In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Fr. Michael share how priests actually view their parishioners and how it's probably not what you expect.

Episode 368

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00:00 What Priests Really Think About Parishioners
02:38 Do Priests Judge You for Your Sins?
06:44 Do Priests Notice When You Miss Mass?
09:29 Can Priests Tell When You’re Hurting?
11:30 Late to Mass, Leaving Early, and Priest “Favorites”
17:10 Difficult Parishioners, Parish Drama, and Politics
24:40 What Priests Wish Parishioners Knew
35:03 Inviting Your Priest Over + How to Support Him
44:24 Father Michael’s Message to Parishioners