March 16 -Ask Father: Chosen Vs. ...

March 16 -Ask Father: Chosen Vs. Forced Penance: Who is St. Patrick? Can Catholics Feast on St. Patrick’s Day?

Dr. Tom Curran Podcast by My Catholic Faith Ministries
S6 · E51
Mar 16, 2026
54:39

Episode notes

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel about the history and traditions associated with St. Patrick’s Day. Today’s hosts give updates on their Lenten disciplines and reflect on the contrast between chosen versus forced Lenten penance.

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