The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick reflects on the uproar over a female "Archbishop of Canterbury" giving blessings at the Vatican, tracing how history and doctrine intersect with current headlines. Listener questions spark fresh conversation: does Christ's fulfillment of the Scriptures hinge on prophecy or typology, and did Adam and Eve ever coexist with dinosaurs? Patrick punctuates the hour with practical advice on spiritual discernment in an age of sensational claims, weighing private revelations, exorcism media, and the real weight of Catholic apologetics resources. Jennifer (email) - How are we supposed to respond when the female 'Archbishop' of Canterbury is at the Vatican showing blessing Cardinals and Bishops? (02:07) Jody - Why did Jesus allow himself to be baptized to fulfill the law? What does this mean? (03:29) Lorena (email) – What is your take on prophesies or mystics who still get messages from God or Mother Mary? (20:01) Noah - Which came first dinosaurs or Adam and Eve? (26:12) Bob - A YouTube priest I was watching turned out to be AI. Any advice on what YouTube channels I should watch? (29:14) Jamie - We spend more time on what the devil is doing than teaching people how to pray. What is a good book for apologetics? (41:45) David - Can a non-Catholic Christian receive last rites? (48:02)

Patrick welcomes callers wrestling with Catholic teaching on salvation at life’s end, marriage validity, blessings, and why the Catholic Church holds primacy over Orthodox communities. Questions about belief in the Eucharist and heartfelt appeals for better catechesis pulse through the conversation, with stories from once-skeptical converts interspersed with plainspoken, sometimes urgent advice. The message in every exchange: keep going, seek truth, and remain open to unexpected grace. David - My brother passed away. Were my sister's prayers for him enough to get him into heaven? (03:24) Mary - Can people bless other people without having a religious background? (13:57) David - How do you know that the Catholic Church is the one, holy, and apostolic Church and not the Orthodox? (20:45) Erin - Why can't we modify the Creed to include belief in the Eucharist? (31:24) Ralene - Seeing a lack of faith in the Eucharist has been hard for me to watch. I am in adult religious education. I don't think an Ecumenical Council will help. I think we need better religious education. (39:38) Audio: He said he feels like he’s been lied to. Then he went to 5 different Catholic churches. - https://x.com/BillArnoldTeach/status/2049634311268421729?s=20 (45:35) Audio: Young woman was trying to convert a Catholic, instead she converted - https://x.com/BillArnoldTeach/status/2050027755610505669?s=20 (47:50)

Patrick begins with the unexpected: the King of England appearing in rural Virginia and mingling with folks from Christendom College, sparking musings about encounters with royalty and humor about what anyone would say. He moves between stories of dramatic conversion—like Michael Knowles fielding classic Protestant questions with clarity—and calls from listeners reporting everything from guardian-angel warnings about brain tumors to vivid moments of spiritual nudging. Conversations tumble from the value of early sacraments to practical struggles with faith and teaching, all filtered through Patrick’s characteristic warmth and curiosity. King Charles visits Christendom College (00:50) Audio: Michael Knowles explaining salvation when asked if he knows where he will go when he dies - https://x.com/CforCatholics/status/2050019839293706545?s=20 (06:32) A woman heard voices telling her she had a brain tumor ‪— and scans confirmed she did - https://www.livescience.com/health/diagnostic-dilemma-a-woman-heard-voices-telling-her-she-had-a-brain-tumor-and-scans-confirmed-she-did (11:04) Aaron - I am seeing the fruit of young people receiving all the sacraments. (19:24) Clay – Thank you for being a big help to me (29:43) Sue - I didn't hear voices, but something was nagging me to get an endoscopy. They found something. I think it was the Holy Spirit giving me a nudge. (36:52) Valerie - Thank you for all that Relevant Radio does. I just converted to Catholicism and love what Relevant Radio has going on. (41:06) Elly - My niece is not Catholic and used to drink a lot and ended up in the hospital. She went into a coma. When she recovered, she called me and said that she saw a hand. She believes that it was God. She stopped drinking because of this. (42:47) Mary - I am new to the Catholic Church after 7 years. What is the history of the type of bread that we use for the Eucharist? (45:35)

Patrick opens with a listener’s raw question about whether animals have souls and a place in heaven, reflecting on classic Catholic teaching and insights from Aquinas and Augustine. He answers calls about resurrected bodies, incense at Mass, saging offices, and the spiritual usefulness of suffering, weaving stories, doctrine, and real-life doubts together in unexpected ways. Ordinary faith and grief come face-to-face with theology, ritual, and the curious details of daily life. Kathryn (email) - Do animals have souls? (01:36) Greg - Why are our physical bodies necessary after we die? (20:57) Faith - Eileen George was taken up into heaven and Jesus showed her the pony she had as a child. There are animals in heaven. (28:50) Claire (email) - Thank you for all you do, for your compassion, empathy and your sincerity when responding to Shelly (during yesterday’s show). (31:23) Aimee (email) - At times I even find myself associating suffering with holiness in a way that makes me question if I’m missing something spiritually. (33:18) Teresa (email) – My boss is using sage in our shared workspace (38:31) David (email) - Would it be better to not attend daily mass at all than to arrive to mass late or leave right after communion? (44:05) Todd - I own multiple spas and we burn sage, but we don't burn them for occult reasons. We use it for aroma. (48:23)

Patrick welcomes listeners with pressing questions about Catholic family life, confronting topics like political influences in Catholic schools, preserving childhood innocence, and whether yoga should play any part in a Catholic’s day. He fields calls with practical, faith-rooted answers, sharing stories from his own childhood and exploring the tough choices parents and grandparents face as modern challenges creep into classrooms. Thoughtful advice and honest discussion await anyone seeking clarity on raising faithful kids today. Magda (email) – My daughter’s Catholic school religious teacher is bringing up politics and pushing liberal agendas (01:09) Maria - Should we be telling our kids that children don't commit mortal sins? (09:08) David - Liberal teachings and life have always been part of everyday life. (15:57) Sandra - I heard you mention yoga. My instructor is now injecting things about the divine in the lessons. Should I continue to go? (23:08) Elizabeth - During mass, the priest says, 'in union with Leo our Pope'. If a priest is offering Mass in Rome, what does he say and what does the Pope say? (31:50) Laurie - I feel like the woman unhappy with class teaching should know that if it is the school's curriculum she should call the bishop. If this is just one teacher, then she should tell the principal. (34:38) Susan - I disagree with caller who says liberalism is not taught. My friend's grandchild’s teacher said that her son could marry another boy. (37:39) Denise - My daughter's girl has a teacher who told her that boys can marry boys and girls can marry girls. My daughter refuses to tell me should I ask my granddaughter. (44:40)

Patrick welcomes listeners into a mix of raw stories and real questions—grief after decades of marriage, struggles with overwhelming sadness, queries about predestination and Church traditions, even concerns about Catholic schools and modern practices like yoga, all swirling together with advice grounded in faith. He guides callers through sorrow, confusion, and faithfulness, answering pain with hope and confusion with clarity. Carol - Was there a Lilith before Eve? (01:43) Christina (email) - I’m not bowing to the Priest!! I am bowing to the crucifix the way we bow at the name of Jesus in the Gloria. (04:36) Jay - I just got hired as a counselor for a summer camp. How should I deal with pornography and sexual topics? How do I address this as a counselor? (07:51) Teresa - How can I overcome overwhelming sadness because of the loss of my husband? Can I pray to my husband? (12:35) Suzanne (email) - I quit my yoga membership (18:58) John (email) – Pilates is a good alternative to yoga (19:53) Paul (email) - Do parish priests know what’s going on in their own grade schools? (20:38) Kitty - I am 89 and my husband passed away 3 years ago. I’ve been in a very deep depression since then. (21:45) Valerie - Receiving the Eucharist every day has helped me ever since I lost my husband. (29:44) Jennifer - I am a younger widow and have gone through the grief process too. Going to church was the best healing I had. I also had children as a widow and changed my career. This blessed me so much. (32:44) Joe - What does the Catholic Church believe about Predestination? (36:53) Mary - Can I have priest come to my home to do a blessing? I have an adult special needs person I take care of. (43:09) Joe - How much free will do we have when God bestows us with mystical gifts like the stigmata, etc? (47:31)

Patrick answers live listener questions about spiritual risks of secondhand finds, the nuances of holy water, and how demons interact with objects, then pivots to concrete parenting strategies for emergencies, sometimes recalling vivid childhood rituals and the importance of preparing children’s faith as much as their physical safety. He offers reassurance to a mother concerned for her profoundly disabled son’s sacramental journey, pausing over the Church’s compassionate flexibility. Stories of faith abroad, haunted embassy housing, and personal transformation through Catholic radio unexpectedly intertwine, guiding the hour into personal and collective reflection. Rosa - I buy second hand items and I worry they might be possessed; do I need to get them blessed? Also, it seems like Holy Water, that everyone is touching, might be dirty. (00:55) Chris - How do I prepare my kids for emergencies? (09:49) Jose - Do we have to go to funerals or visit the cemetery? (18:19) Loretta - Does the devil know the future for us? (23:14) Tanya - I wanted to thank you for helping me come back to the Catholic faith. (28:59) Peter (email) - I have fond memories of saying the "Angel of God" prayer every time we got in the car (37:12) Carol - I am the mother of a son with special needs. I am concerned that my son may never be able to receive Communion. What can I do? (38:35) Christine (email) – I am trying to find the St. Joseph Baltimore Catechism #3 for my teen who is getting confirmed (49:51)

Patrick guides listeners who are going through spiritual struggles, addiction, and grief, and answers questions about faith, trauma, and the mysterious troubles people face. Stories emerge, some raw with pain, others filled with gratitude for healing found in prayer or moments spent before the Blessed Sacrament, all while Patrick offers counsel on everything from finding the right kind of spiritual help to the value of the rosary in daily life. He responds to each heart’s cry with practical advice and steady encouragement, holding hope and truth steady even when the road is rough. Paige - What is the ability of the devil to use people unwittingly to attack you? (00:39) Shelly - One of your callers wanted the Church to pay for abuse scandal, and the Churches in California to close. I disagree with this. People need the Church. (19:12) Claire - I am so grateful to Shelly. I have been a therapist for 30 years and have seen so many abuse cases. No amount of money will heal this. Forgiveness is necessary here. (30:30) Hazel - My nephew passed away and wasn't Catholic. Can I put a Rosary in his casket? (36:35) Christina - I find it helpful every morning to listen to Father Rocky recite the rosary with Maggie on the Relevant Radio app. (42:37) Ron - I am divorced and am paying alimony. I am ready to retire and the chances are she won't get alimony when I retire. Is it morally irresponsible for me to stop working? (46:44)

Patrick answers a cascade of listener questions spanning holy water, blessings, rosary habits, church customs, communion practices, and the challenge of family sacramental struggles. With each call, he responds directly, clarifying traditions, debunking misconceptions, and offering practical advice rooted in Catholic teaching. Genuine curiosity meets clear, steady guidance on everything from receiving communion to etiquette in the Mass procession. Jules - If I bless my home with Holy water is that better or worse than having the priest bless it? (00:48) Sig - How were people in the Old Testament forgiven of Original Sin and got sanctifying grace? (06:11) Ray - What do you say to people who say that 'Jesus didn't start a 'religion''? (08:37) Emmitt - I teach my kids to interrupt their day to pray the Rosary. In regards to bowing to the priest, I thought we were supposed to bow because the priest is wearing vestments and that makes him another Christ. (15:03) Bowing to the Priest at Mass? Not every reverent gesture is actually traditional - By Patrick Madrid - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/the-problem-with-bowing-to-the-priest Michael - Kneeling to receive the Eucharist on the tongue. I want to do this but fear drawing too much attention to myself. Do I need to change churches? (23:17) Phillip - My daughter wants to baptize her child in the Lutheran Church. Is that ok? (29:59) Jose - My sister has been married legally for 10 years to a non-Catholic, and now she wants Holy Communion. What are her options? (33:22) John - The devil didn’t lie when he said that we could become like gods. This bothers me. Can you explain this? (38:44) Loretta – I put a Rosary App up to my mom's ear and she started praying it. (42:05) Patrick in Hayword, CA - People always get down on their knees during Mass when the priest passes. What is the etiquette for that? (44:05)

Patrick opens the show with listener questions about Catholic godparent requirements, moving briskly from canon law details to the deeper commitment such roles demand and voicing concerns about mixing faith traditions. Wedding memories surface as he talks about personal choices and statistics on marriage costs and divorce, suggesting that less spending might actually safeguard happiness. Patrick transforms angry listener emails into punk-inspired songs and wraps with practical reflections on pets, blessings, family, and Church teaching, creating a lively blend of humor and insight. Chelsea (email) – Who can be a godparent? (00:41) Mike (email) - At the time of becoming a godfather, I was not confirmed. I am not confirmed. Is there anything I need to do? Patty – The Orthodox church gives all the sacraments together and they seem strong in the faith, so should we be following their lead? (11:04) Invest in a Marriage not in a wedding - https://x.com/farmgirlcarrie/status/2048783138210611422 (21:35) Patrick and Cyrus share a couple of Nasty Gram letters that they turned into songs (39:09) Joanne - That was the best 2min of the morning show, turning negative email into a positive thing. (47:47) Efrank - Is it legal to spiritually prepare animals in a pet cemetery, such as putting holy water on them and other things to prepare their body for death? (49:13)

Patrick answers bold questions from callers, draws out wisdom on why the Church is called the Bride of Christ, reflects on the mystery of the Tree of Knowledge, and unpacks the rationale for infant baptism. Along the way, he weaves real-life stories about weddings and their expenses, even noting how modest celebrations often last longer in memory and in marriage. Ever the entertainer, Patrick reads complaint emails about tacos and transforms them into music, blending humor with genuine conversation. Scott - The Church is referred to as the bride of Christ but also referred to as Christ Body which is a man's body. Is the Church male or female? This sems to be a contradiction. (00:42) Women and Ordination by Joyce. A. Little, Ph.D - https://media.christendom.edu/1987/08/women-and-ordination/ Britney - Why did God create the tree of knowledge in the Garden of Eden? (11:27) Grace - There was a home wedding between a Jewish person and a Catholic and they got special permission from the bishop. The marriage lasted 45 years and it is still going on. Also, who is Saint Leo? (17:56) Richard - We just got our two infant children Baptized. We had to wait because of adoption papers. When we talk with our non-Catholic friends, they will ask why we waited if we believe as Catholics that infant baptism should happen right away. How should I respond? (26:57) Patrick and Cyrus share a couple of Nasty Gram letters that they turned into songs (35:59) Jennifer (email) - The High Cost of Marriage (45:13) Karen (email) - I wanted to get married in a place that was a little expensive

Patrick begins with mariachi banter and Taco Tuesday antics, blending playful music with humorous listener feedback, before shifting into heartfelt stories of catchphrases and daily faith. He reads messages about noisy Mass-goers, extraordinary parish fees, oddball breakaway churches, and field calls where listeners recount walking out of services or grappling with moral confusion in their congregations. Encouragement and wit spill out as Patrick fields everything from parenting to parish politics, always keeping laughter and a sense of holy purpose at the center. Patrick shares some of the MANY emails coming in from folks who love the Nasty Gram songs Mark (email) - I had an upsetting experience at mass today and I was hoping for your perspective (06:32) Ed - I went to a mass where they said John Paul II was the antichrist and I walked out too. Is it okay to talk politics and faith? (16:04) Nathan – Is the Palmarian Catholic Church in Spain a valid church? (19:25) Jesus – Do you have any tips on how to stay focused with distractions during mass? (25:04) Phyllis - Priest at mass said he hoped that cops will stop killing black people. Many people left after that. (30:59) Tom - I'm not Catholic and I’m disturbed by the sexualization of children. What can we do when it seems like clergy are on board with this in certain Christian sects? (39:27) Gabriela – Do you have advice for keeping my kids catholic when they grow up. Where do I start? (48:28)

During Hour 1 of the Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick discusses the following questions and comments: Melba opened with a question about whether saints have to pass through Purgatory before reaching Heaven. Paul asked what the most important thing for high schoolers is preparing for Confirmation to know about the Faith. Amy shared that while she is not opposed to the idea, her concern is that once students are confirmed at a younger age, there would be little motivation or structure to keep them engaged in faith formation throughout their school years. Britney called in seeking practical advice on how to help her young son who is feeling anxious and afraid about going to Confession for the first time. Finally, Reniah asked how it is possible that God could create His own mother. Melba - Do Saints have to go to purgatory before heaven? Paul - What do you think is the most important thing for highschoolers who are going to be confirmed should know about the Faith? Break 1 Amy - Moving Confirmation to Lower Grades: I am not opposed to the age being lowered but I think that they don't have anything to do in school after confirmation. Break 2 Britney - My son wants to go to confession before communion but is afraid. What can I do to help him? Reniah - How can God create His own mother?

In Hour 2, Patrick continues to cover questions from callers and emailers. Judy raised a question from her Catholic bible study group, where a fellow Catholic suggested that the Bible is allegorical and that Christ's storytelling was similar to Aesop's fables, Stewart asked why Confirmation tends to receive more emphasis compared to the other sacraments. Craig, argued that lowering the age would not be beneficial and could actually make things worse. Jim followed up by asking what steps would need to be in place to ensure children continue their faith formation, if the age of Confirmation is reduced. Judy - I am in a bible study and one of my Catholic friends made a comment that the bible is an allegory and Christ was using similar story telling to Aesop’s fables. Is the bible an allegory? Nick - I was confirmed in 1948 and received communion and confession in the 1st grade and then confirmation in the 3rd grade. I was taught totally by nuns and brothers who devoted their lives to the Church. I think that had a tremendous effect on me. Stewart - Why is Confirmation promoted more out of the other sacraments? Break 1 Craig - Lowering the age of Confirmation will not work on kids but make it worse and I teach kids this age, so I have good reason to support this. Elijah - Is it morally permissible for a DJ to play music with inappropriate material when requested? Break 2 Jim - What changes should be made so that kids continue faith formation if age is reduced? If song that talks negatively about God makes you think more about him positively, is that okay? Ed - Jesus is God but my pastor indicated he was second person in Trinity. is that different?

During Hour 3 of the Patrick Madrid Show, a variety of topics were discussed by callers and listener emails. Becky emailed in asking for a book recommendation on the history of the Catholic Church, Margaret emailed in expressing her agreement with lowering the age of Confirmation, sparking further discussion on the topic. One emailer pushed back, arguing that Patrick had actually proven that lowering the age of Confirmation is a mistake. Matt added a thoughtful perspective, noting that while someone may intellectually know the faith, if the heart does not connect with it, the knowledge does not truly take root. On a Scripture-related note, Terry emailed in to point out that the question of whether the two people on the Road to Emmaus were a man and a woman completely misses the point of the story. Email – Becky – Can you recommend a book that gives the history of the Catholic Church? Patrick recommends James Hitchcock’s book and the website Eternal Christendom Email - Margaret - I agree with lowering the age of Confirmation. Break 1 Email – Terry – Who cares whether the 2 people on the Road To Emmaus were a man and a woman? That is not the point of the story. Pinia - Recommendations for dealing with anxiety about end times or abductions? Marie - could the other apostle on the road to Emmaus be Simon Peter? Break 2 Email – Patrick, you just proved that having an early age for Confirmation is a mistake. Matt - The head knows the faith but if the heart doesn't connect then it doesn't stick.

Patrick answers heartfelt questions about balancing financial worries with faith, shares thoughts on holy water and Catholic sacramentals, and listens as callers bring him real-life dilemmas involving family inheritance and life after setbacks. He fields debates on papal authority versus political allegiance, offering direct, faith-centered responses that urge listeners to reconsider where their loyalty lies. Jurek (email) - From time to time you talk about Muslim and how bad it is for Christians and the Western world. Pope Leo, on recent visit to Africa, visited a Muslim country and his message was that both religions can coexist. Can you clear this up for me? (00:46) Gabriel - Matthew 13 on the Parable of the Sower - I am anxious about taking care of my family. Does that mean my faith will be choked? (05:36) Jessica - What prayers can my brother, who is in the military, do with Holy Water when he gets to a new barracks? (18:17) Stewart - I am also a father like your first caller. I hope my vocation could be to homeschool my kids and get out of the rat race. Am I being too much like the rich man in the parable with Lazarus? (28:33) Juan (email) - A week ago you were discussing a topic "who's your pope?" (37:10) Email – Question about the morality of an inheritance and the legality of a will (41:06)

Patrick opens the hour by honoring Cyrus’s two decades at Relevant Radio with laughter, playful banter, and listener tributes, then tackles everyday questions on moral choices when no one is watching, the meanings behind biblical love terms, and how conversions fit into the bigger Christian story. Listeners challenge him on Catholic traditions like indulgences and the legacy of troubled popes, prompting thoughtful exchanges. Updates on Church stances regarding blessings for same-sex and irregular couples’ surface alongside notes about family strife over wills, all delivered with Patrick’s blend of wit, candor, and real-world Catholic perspective. Happy 20th Anniversary to Cyrus – Patrick shares his favorite Cyrus story (00:29) Dan - What is our obligation to follow traffic laws? Do I have to come to a full stop when no one else is around? (05:49) Pat - Please comment on 1 Corinthians. Are there four types of love? (10:36) Patrick shares and email and speaks on what it means to follow Jesus (17:17) Janet (email) - Nothing divides a family quicker than when assets are not equally distributed among family members, especially one's children. Pope Leo: The Holy See has made it clear that we do not agree with the formal blessing of couples—in this case, same-sex couples (36:33) Michael - I am a former Catholic. The history of the Catholic Church is bad and doesn’t reflect Jesus Christ. (44:29)

Patrick tackles faith, salvation, and perseverance head-on, pressing into questions of eternal security, penance, baptism, and the weight that scripture carries for every believer. Real stories surface, from family struggles, challenges with forgiveness, and advice cuts direct to the heart, blending practical wisdom with spiritual clarity. Patrick continues his conversation with Michael from the end of the last hour. Michael is an ex-Catholic who believes the Catholic Church doesn’t reflect the teachings of Jesus Christ (00:24) Once Saved Always Saved? Not According to the Bible - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/once-saved-always-saved-not-according Chuck – My daughter was dating a sex offender, and I confronted him after I talked with you. Things are now at a crisis point because she doesn’t see the red flags (28:15) Richard – Is getting baptized biblical? (38:06) Daniel - Do we need to do the Sign of the Cross when we pass by an Orthodox and SSPX Church? (47:36)

Patrick answers questions about Catholic participation in Protestant gatherings, talks candidly with callers facing divorces and pregnancies, and challenges the assumptions that swirl around parenting and spiritual life. Cody - Can a Catholic lead music in a Lutheran Church? (00:46) Holly - I am wondering if a marriage not done in the Catholic Church is valid? Could this marriage be invalidated? (06:36) Bryce - My wife and I are expecting our second child. We keep being asked if it was planned? (11:13) Jack - I think it is a challenge to love others as ourselves, when there are so many psychological problems. (21:59) Sophia - We are having our 3rd baby. We are afraid of telling people we are having a 3rd. How do I go about this? (30:51) Mike - In Revelations 6:6, what is the significance of the oil and the wine? (39:53) Laura (email) - Can you explain what it truly means of "Pope Leo signing the Golden Book inside Algeria's Great Mosque (42:39) John - Was all original sin and other sins forgiven after Our Lord died on the cross and for the people of that time or for all time?

Patrick answers questions from listeners about matters of faith, church rules, and the hard edges of daily morality. Calls about sweat lodges, unmarried couples living together, and how to handle occult items take the spotlight, while a debate about supporting war brings intensity. He jumps between quick-fire exchanges on happiness versus pleasure, sharing honest advice and disarming candor, all while keeping a sharp Catholic perspective. Brendan - Can I go to a Native American ceremony? (00:43) Michael (email) – Comment about the feud between President Trump and Pope Leo (04:11) Irene - Why is it okay for gay couples to live as brother and sister but not okay for a couple in their 80s to live together? (07:29) John - Every time you talk about sexuality it seems that the gays always get picked on but I don't hear anything about masturbation. Doesn't the Church teach that this is just as serious a sin? (24:10) Nick - Why doesn’t anyone talk about who is dying in the Ukraine and Russia war? Why aren’t the white Christian men being killed in this war being talked about? (29:10) Tim (email) - Please reflect on the difference between happiness and joy Eric - Should I get rid of the tarot deck that my friend gave me? He is deceased and it is like a memento for me. (39:27)

Patrick welcomes listeners to conversations that crack open faith questions and lived Catholic experience, sometimes with gentle humor and sometimes with unapologetic candor. He answers questions about happiness, the meaning of friendship with Jesus, and ethical dilemmas like embryo adoption, pausing to encourage those returning to the Church or wrestling with doubts. Calls about family, modesty, traditions, and the value of resources on science and faith create a live mosaic of real Catholic life—messy, searching, honest. Hillary (email) – The whole "God wants us to be happy" thing (00:29) Frank - I think sin does hurt God. (03:10) Mary - I think large families are very beneficial. My grandparents had 12 children. They helped take care of me after my mom died. (13:29) Kevin - Modesty works both ways with men and causing others to fall into sin. (14:37) Sheila - What is the difference between embryo adoption and carrying it to term and adopting a child outside of the womb? (18:19) Josephine - My friend is Catholic but doesn’t want where the Scapular? How can I explain this devotion to her? (23:53) Donna - A stranger wanted to hold my hand during mass and I declined. She was upset. Can you help me? (27:02) Bob - I am a returning Catholic, and my penance was to go to Mass on 7 consecutive Sundays. Is this valid? (32:35) Susan - Any articles or books that you recommend on science and faith? My daughter's ex-boyfriend told her that 'he believes in science' (38:52) Dave - My friend is a widow and goes to a meeting presided over by a man who talks about using an end-of-life drug. How do we as a society prevent someone from holding these meetings? (40:54) Leo - Where is the line between friendship and servant? (43:47)

Patrick welcomes listeners into discussions sparked by tough questions on ethics, from the morality of tax write-offs to shopping at pharmacies that sell abortion pills. He responds to callers about everything from investing with Catholic values to questions about Communion posture and the purpose of prayer, all while pointing out real resources for those struggling with divorce or weighing homeschooling. Each exchange feels direct, sometimes surprising, as Patrick links the big questions of faith to what actually fills people’s days. Mark (email) – Writing off an expense (01:08) Michael - CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid distributed the abortion pill. What are Catholics' obligations who work or shop there? (03:42) Jacob - Is there any easy way to figure out which Eucharistic prayer is being prayed? (13:30) Email – Why pray at all if, as you say, God exists outside of time? (18:16) Michael – I would also raise the issue of investment when it comes to supporting or not supporting companies that promote evil. I think as Catholics, we need to insist that HR Department give us an investment package that is sensitive to our beliefs. (23:41) Email question about home schooling (31:28) Nathaniel - Our Bishop told us we couldn't have kneelers at the front of the church. (37:51) Valerie - Would it be ok for a widow and widower to co-habitat? (42:43) Henry - My wife and I have found that it is important to let people know why we are boycotting them. Sometimes businesses are clueless. (46:25)

Patrick opens this hour by marveling at how screens have transformed everyday life, from music to family dynamics, and he reflects on the near disappearance of kids outdoors. He fields calls on everything from the Knights of Columbus’ benefits and Catholic financial planning to the nuances of interfaith participation and school policies for children with same-sex parents, pausing to break down the Catholic response with candor and personal stories. Questions about doctrine, terminology, and the unique journey of exploring faith pepper the conversation, as Patrick balances humor with practical advice and an unflinching look at faith in today’s rapidly shifting culture. Audio: Back in the 90s (So you’re telling me in the future….) https://x.com/Zigmanfreud/status/2032233272668012593?s=20 (00:36) Joe - Knights of Columbus is great for offering financial services and insurance. (05:01) Jim - As Catholics, can we attend a Lutheran service? (10:38) Gayle - Can a non-Catholic carry up the gifts for Catholic mass? (15:07) Lou – What is the specific name that you use to refer to Protestants who analyze God? (18:29) Monica - My neighbor is a Jehovah's witness, and he was upset when I said Jehovah’s Witnesses were not in the Bible. How can I explain this better? (28:07) Joanna - Is it ok to admit a child of a same-sex couple to a Catholic School? (34:50) Jimmy - I attend an Anglican Church and have been listening to Relevant Radio for 11 months now. Where should an Anglican start exploring the Catholic faith? (45:55)

Patrick answers questions about faith, family, and Catholic life, how to understand the Mass, modesty expectations on vacation, and praying the rosary with teenagers who push back. He addresses Catholic teaching on fertility testing and hormone support, considers why certain music fades from church use, and shares candid moments, from parenting frustration to movie trivia. Unexpected stories and personal experiences color the episode, making faith practical, sometimes messy, and always sincere. George - Patrick in my opinion the biggest thing for new Catholics is understanding the Mass. I wish we could put other things aside for a while. (00:35) Rita - Why can't we have the music from the St. Louis Jesuits in Church anymore? (06:23) Annie - My adult daughter wears immodest bathing suits. How can I handle this? (12:19) Lourdes - I think that other children will be harmed by allowing a child of a gay couple to be enrolled in their school. (19:28) James - I just found out that R2D2 crawled into the Jesus of Nazareth set. (22:01) Marie - I pray the Rosary with my teenager. Occasionally, she will be rude during prayers. Am I taking it too seriously? (27:22) Richard - I want to thank everyone at Relevant Radio because you guys have changed my life. (37:31) Andrew - Can a devout Catholic receive the bread and wine at a Baptist church? (39:39) Angela - I am trying to support my fertility and am looking at different options including surgery. What is morally right in this situation? (43:22)

Patrick takes on parenting pressures, the hidden costs of daycare, and the vital heartbeat of attachment between parents and kids, sprinkling in heartfelt encouragement for stay-at-home moms. He fields a mix of listener calls about confronting sedevacantism, the validity of priests outside the Catholic Church, anxiety's modern bite, and the mystery of original sin, all while weaving in Scripture, personal anecdotes, and practical book suggestions. Audio: Daycare - 'Parents don't realize that nurseries are day orphanages and warehouses for their children'. Child psychotherapist Erica Komisar says parents are being bullied and misled into believing that daycare is good for their children, arguing that nurseries are effectively 'day orphanages' that cannot provide babies with the same safety and security provided by their parents. (00:22) Aaron - My son's soccer coach is a practicing Catholic but found out he was part of a Sedevacantism sect. What is this? (03:21) Veronica (9-years-old) - Did Jesus always know he was God? (12:48) Audio: Jessie Buckley Oscar speech praising motherhood (19:46) Marty - I am school bus driver. Dash cams are fascinated. They can be your best friend or worst enemy depending on your driving habits. I always say, 'full stop'. (22:22) Rhonda - If Jesus died on the Cross for our sins, are babies still born with original sin? (29:44) Rachel - Is my anxiety a spiritual attack? (35:30) Dahlia - Could you recommend a good book for transubstantiation? This guy I met at Church never takes Communion and always comes up to me for a blessing. (41:39) Patricia - I received the sacrament of Confirmation as a child. I feel I lack something in my faith as an adult because I wasn't Confirmed as an adult. (44:39) Originally Aired on 03-16-2026

Patrick opens the hour by tackling listener questions about tough Church history, confronting myths about the Spanish Inquisition with clear facts and empowering those who struggle to explain the past. He takes on IVF, laying out the Church’s position on intention versus moral action and offering heartfelt advice to anyone affected by difficult choices. Complex matters like Mary’s perpetual virginity, Jesus’ genealogy, and the realities of Joseph and Mary’s marriage also come up, each addressed with directness, compassion, and honesty, giving listeners tools to better understand and share their faith. Santos - How can I clear up misconceptions of the Catholic Church? (00:42) Jillian - What are the churches views on IVF and why are they so negative? (18:01) Mario - Did Joseph have relations with Mary? Does this claim go against the virginity of Mary? (30:50) Judy - I thought in the Bible, Jesus was descended from King David. How could Jesus be descended from Joseph? (39:05) Zach - You talked about the absolute virginity of Mary. Was St. Joseph also a virgin? (45:13) Originally Aired on 03-16-2026

Patrick carries listeners through heated news about abortion drugs, and a lively back-and-forth on Catholic teachings around Communion. Prayer, perseverance, and even moose encounters in Alaska surface. Unpredictable, genuine exchanges pop up, from a young caller's First Communion anticipation to reminders—keep going. Audio: Keep going - https://x.com/art0flife_/status/2032854223411437998?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (0:20) Trump Justice Dept asks to dismiss FLORIDA's case against the FDA for allowing mail-order abortion drugs (06:50) Rebecca - My in-laws Our Lutheran. How can I explain to them why they can't receive Communion at a Catholic church? (10:33) David - Is it a sin if I didn't go to Mass because there was no priest here? (21:01) Tim - Some people don't believe that you have to talk to a priest. Why do you need a priest as a mediator? (28:10) Big Brother is Watching: Federal Surveillance Tech Becomes Mandatory in New Cars by 2027 (37:50) Noah (7-years-old) - If a priest could go to Confession, how would he do it? (47:35) Originally Aired on 03-16-2026

Patrick opens with a heartfelt email questioning the current state of the Society of St. Pius X, offering resources and context for listeners struggling with similar concerns. Throughout the hour, he fields lively calls on topics from anti-Catholicism’s evolution in America and the morality of acupuncture to the spike in tattoo removal, stem cell therapy ethics, and the layered meaning behind the woman in Revelation 12. Questions come fast and topics twist, but Catholic teaching and candid stories shape every response. Bill (email) - What resources can you recommend in dialoguing with friends involved in SSPX? (00:45) Alex - I am disturbed by the rise of “No Nothingism” in the US. This seems to be coming from Catholics. (05:45) Corey - Are acupressure and cupping okay for Catholics to do? (14:10) Pete Davidson shows off nearly bare arms in Las Vegas after dropping $200K to remove his tattoos - https://x.com/PMadridShow/status/2046219147684585723 (20:01) 56% of adult Gen Z women have at least one tattoo - https://x.com/PMadridShow Andy - In regard to the Woman in Revelation 12, how do we see the woman? Is she the Church, Israel and Mary? (26:57) Dan - When did indulgences drop the 'number of days' from the reward? Now it is only partial and plenary. (33:04) Karen (email) - I am SO ready for the 'face piercing' phase to be over as well (38:01) Check out Cyrus’ tattoo of Patrick Madrid - https://x.com/PMadridShow/status/2046222340216758363 Cheryl - All of my friends are at the age where we are getting knee replacements. Is it ok to get stem cell injections? Are these fetal stem cells? (40:25) Elizabeth - Was Thomas the Apostle a twin? (45:16)

Patrick answers questions about the morality of venting frustrations, the duty to attend Mass while traveling, and grappling with a digital music collection acquired through file sharing (stealing). Advice flows freely: confession, giving alms, and the value of conscience all come up, interspersed with stories of real families attempting to steer their grandchildren away from tattoos. Surprising Gallup poll results spark hope amid cultural fragmentation, and Patrick listens as callers reflect on division, unity, and the restless hunger for God in a distracted age. Lauren (email) - Is expressing my frustration about a family member or coworker's actions to another considered gossip? Also, when traveling, should you find and attend the nearest parish to fulfill your Sunday obligation? (01:20) Matt - Is downloading music a sin? What should I do now? Should I delete the files? (06:49) Jane - I have experience with stem cells. Doctors in my area do not use fetal cells. (15:31) Young men grow more religious, widening gender gap - https://apnews.com/article/religion-church-evangelical-men-women-poll-f2b07f8d5e0e29b7b75334a8b2bbd3a6 Mimi - I am giving my grandkid's $1000 a year if they are tattoo free (27:16) Nancy - I think there is a spirit of chaos and that is why you have President and Pope conflict. Everyone is choosing sides and that is not what we should do. (34:47)

Patrick opens with a discussion of a viral photo of an IDF soldier smashing a crucifix in southern Lebanon, reflecting on the public reactions and a strong statement from Cardinal Pizzaballa. He fields spontaneous questions from callers about sharing faith in the workplace, the meaning of the Apostles’ Creed, biblical roots of confession, and tough family situations, all while weaving in stories from his own family life and celebrating unexpected joys. Patrick keeps the tone honest, practical, and sometimes wry, moving from global headlines straight into the everyday decisions of faith. Patrick comments on an image currently going viral on social media of an IDF soldier using a sledge hammer to smash the head of a statue of Jesus on the cross - https://x.com/PMadridShow/status/2046219147684585723 (00:25) Charles – Is it licit or allowed to encourage coworkers to go back to a non-Catholic Church if they are not Catholic? (05:10) Lauro - Is it ok to work for a man who lives an immoral lifestyle? (10:26) Doug - Is it a sin for me to lie about my business details to an online course that I am taking? Their questions seem invasive. (12:43) Sylvia - What does it mean for Jesus to have descended into hell and rise again? (20:11) Mary - Should I give a car to my father-in-law so he will attend mass? (28:43) Denise - Pope is not political. I wish people would think about it. This is not about popularity. Pope doing a good job and I wish Trump would choose words better. (35:08) Zander - What is a good Bible verse to prove why Confession to a priest is important? (38:11) Richard - My son's fiancé doesn’t want to do marriage prep. (46:49)

Patrick kicks off the hour reflecting on listener feedback and the challenge of sorting through strong opinions. As questions pour in about morality in military life, politics, and tangled ethical choices, Patrick fields them with clarity and candor. Audio: Astronaut Reid Wiseman, who says he is not religious, says he broke down in tears when he saw the Cross after getting back to Earth. - https://x.com/collinrugg/status/2044854475920466089?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (02:36) David (13-years-old) - I am thinking about going into the military. Is it sin to be in the war if the Pope says it is unjust? (06:06) Alane (email) – California is going to need a miracle to get a Republican governor. California is in a miserable state. (11:21) Teresa from Minnesoooota (email) - Patrick you asked for prayers and I am praying for you, my friend. I was thinking about sending Father Rocky a message asking if maybe you could get combat pay for the next couple weeks. Take care. Have a wonderful weekend. What a wonderful time to be alive. God choose us to be here right now! GLORIOUS! Jim - Will President Trump's recent comments against the Pope have a negative effect on the conservative movement? (20:36) Lydia - Why are we still looking for Democrats or Republicans to solve the problems of society? (24:11) Carlo – What is the difference between things that are moral, ethical and legal? (27:51) Truth or Consequences? What resorting to a “harmless” lie reveals about your character – By Patrick Madrid - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/truth-or-consequences Jill - Trump taking Catholic Charities funding was decided two weeks ago because there are fewer children crossing the border (40:13) Trump strips Miami charity of funding to house migrant kids - https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/immigration/article315410233.html

Patrick answers questions on topics ranging from diabolical possession to parish registration, Catholic charities, and immigration through Aquinas’s lens, always keeping the conversation candid and current. He draws a line between spiritual and psychological explanations, addresses ethical concerns about workplace expenses, and examines boundaries in youth ministry when it comes to praying over minors. Throughout, Patrick weighs unrest about Islam’s growth, political upheaval involving the Pope, and patriotism’s place beneath a Catholic identity, urging honesty, faith, and discernment over outrage. Ty – Is there a paranormal aspect to 'gang-stalking'? (00:56) Mary - I think Catholic Charities is not under the Catholic Church. What did Thomas Aquinas say about immigration? We need to follow immigration laws. (07:41) Pete - I worked for Catholic Charities. Catholic Charities was never sold. There are 160 different agencies that all serve a diocese. (15:24) Kirby (email) - A good portion of your callers are delusional (21:14) Tim (email) - Companies do things all the time that are illegal and/or immoral, so personally, I wouldn't use them as my moral compass. Tom - Pope Leo said that Muslims and Christians should live together side by side in peace. Does he understand who Muslims are? The Islam religion is wrong. It’s the only religion where you can get murdered for leaving the faith. (26:10) Paul - Do we have authority to pray over teens in Confirmation class? (33:21) Jared – How, as an American Catholic, do I handle being discouraged by the current administration?

Patrick has fierce and candid exchanges about faith, politics, and the temptation to outrage, challenging listeners to separate the emotional pull of the news cycle from their devotion to Christ. Calls pour in, some fiery, others searching on the Church’s response to war, presidential words, and the meaning of just action, while Patrick insists on seeing every issue through the prism of Jesus’ command to render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s. Brad - How can we take the argument that we need to save Iranians from their regime and threaten to wipe out the entire population seriously? (06:09) John - Is it a sin to assume my wife is in heaven? (11:14) Bobby - I think you are minimizing and conflating with the Pope vs Trump. (13:28) Todd - Why do people not actually listen to the Patrick Madrid show? (20:29) Albert – Why didn’t Pope Francis say a word when the FBI went after pro-lifers? (24:55) Al - People fail to realize that the war from Iran had to be done. They financed Hezbollah and Isis. (28:13) Mike - Patrick Madrid shouldn't give his own opinion. (35:02) Carla – It seems you are even and it’s the callers that are Trump lovers (43:11) Sam - What would the Pope do if we didn’t attack Iran and they got the nuclear weapon? (46:26)

Patrick answers calls about the Eucharist, second baptisms, church funding controversies, smart TVs spying from living rooms, and persistent myths linking Catholicism with ancient pagan rituals. Stories pop, advice flows, and moments of levity land between practical guidance and personal anecdotes. Audio: Pilots meow and bark over emergency aviation frequency - https://x.com/rawsalerts/status/2044576195153424597 72nHQ (00:22) Robert (email) - Being re-Baptized Joshua - What if Pope talked to Trump as a head of state instead of talking to him as the Pope? Would that work? (09:16) Mary - Is it true that Trump cancelled funding for Catholic Charities in Miami? (12:43) Yollie - My neighbor has someone in her family struggling on drugs. What would be a good place for him to go that has Catholic values? (16:29) Gwen (email) – I texted my grandson factual info about the Catholic Church being the original Christian Church started by Jesus. His mother said I was overstepping because he didn’t ask me. (21:32) Bill (email) – What is the origin of the words the Roman Centurion said? Mariam (email) - Mithraism and the Catholic Church (28:26) Your Smart TV Is Secretly Spying on You—Here’s How to Get It to Stop (44:04)

Patrick opens the hour by fielding faith questions: listeners wonder about friendship with Jesus, the identity of Christians, and the wisdom within Sirach. Calls move from concerns over church inclusivity banners and Catholic parish life to debates about conversion rates, interfaith reconciliation, and whether non-Christians may be saved, with perspectives clashing and aligning in unexpected ways. A conversation with a Muslim caller sparks a thoughtful comparison of Christian and Islamic beliefs about Jesus, while Catholic doctrine and lived experience thread throughout the hour. Judy - Why aren't we called the children of Jesus/God? Some say that we are His friends, but why not children? (02:24) Megan - What do you think about the book of Sirach? Is it useful? (06:29) Ben (email) – I’m seeing a lot of rainbow flags at the church’s I visit (14:51) Francisco - Jesus said that the only way to the Father is through Him. Only 25% of the world population is Christian. Will 6 billion people go to Hell? (21:46) Naser - I am a Muslim. You say that Muslims can’t be saved without believing in Jesus. Do Jews get saved? (35:50)

Patrick helps callers who grapple with moral questions about employment in clinics offering transgender surgeries, confronts the worn edges of trust in church leadership, and fields thoughts on faith as listeners digest painful realities of abuse scandals and financial cover-ups. He answers practical curiosity about scripture and Catholic traditions, all while wrestling with tension and hope threaded through stories of doubt and perseverance. One conversation stirs into the next, from Middle East politics to relics beneath the altar, as Patrick refuses to shy away from hard truths or wavering voices. Peter - Is it a grave sin to work for a clinic that does transgender surgeries? 00:49) Kathy - It felt like the caller was blaming Israel for a lot of the things in the Middle East. I feel like this is unfair. (12:14) Brian (email) - What does it say in the Quran about killing infidels? (20:08) Mary (email) - I work for the Post Office and it bothers me when I have to deliver donation requests from Planned Parenthood. Brooke - Where did the angel with the flaming sword come from in Genesis? (23:46) *Andre - How can I reconcile the bad things happening in the Catholic Church, such as bankruptcy and financial mismanagement of a diocese? Also, the Pope is losing his mind. I am ready to leave the Church. (33:06) Will - I always heard that John of the Cross was the Apostle John. (48:55)

Patrick shares emails in response to the last couple of episodes of the show (00:35) Kathy - Is it right for the priest to peak around the screen in Confession? (09:20) Jay - The Catholic population has been declining. It seems like the Holy Father has a flawed set of priorities with his visits. Do you have any thoughts about this and why he would visit Muslim countries instead of Europe? (15:59) George - I disagree with you about the Pope and his alignment with globalists and democrats (24:04) Eliazer - I hope we can approach both the President and the Pope with the right perspective. As Catholics, the Pope represents us and he is doing what he needs to do. Also, the President is our president. I see both as important. (30:17) Vinnie - Nobody ever got to heaven by bad mouthing the Pope (39:16) Mary - In response to guy who disagrees with you, best thing we can do is fast and pray and change sin in our life. (43:13) Anna - My daughter is doing a paper on the Secretariat on Atheism in the Vatican in the 1930s. Was there an alliance with the fascists and the Vatican? Do you know anything about this? (48:50)

Patrick shares emails in response to the last couple of episodes of the show (00:36) Claudia - I think of St. Catherine of Siena during the schism. I pray the Surrender Novena and that helps with anger. (12:04) Sharron - I am really sick and tired of people complaining about Pope and Trump. People don't understand that the Holy Spirit appoints the Pope. People are attacking the Holy Spirit. (14:06) Michael - I support and respect your direction and demeanor when it comes to people attacking you. (17:14) Israel - I want to respond to the guy upset about the Pope. This is no way to live. Life is short and we need peace. (21:45) Rick - What would the Pope suggest that we do in Iran? We can't negotiate with them in good faith? There is no answer. (27:08) Keep going Linda - I wish the Pope would go to talk to the leaders in Iran. Why isn't he talking to them and not just to us. (39:14) Manuel - If I want to be a priest, what should I do? (44:51) Laura - Can someone get last rites up to three hours after the person dies? (49:06)

Laura - Can someone get last rites up to three hours after the person dies? (01:03) Marian - We are supposed to follow God's will. Is the Holy Spirit working in both the Pope and the President? Who is it that is inspired by Him? (09:15) Mike - When a person becomes a saint, how does that work? (14:44) Denise - Why would the Pope entertain a private meeting with David Axelrod? (17:45) Charlene - I remember Pope Francis said that the Bishop of Rome will no longer be known as the Vicar of Christ. I heard it on the radio. Is this true? (24:00) Jonathan - What should our posture be towards Islam? I know this is part of the situation in Iran and other places. How can we address this as Catholics? (26:10) Gabrielle - What should our posture be towards Islam? I know this is part of the situation in Iran and other places. How can we address this as Catholics? (37:33) James - Jim called in yesterday and asked about Catholic customs. I give up coffee on Friday's. (49:46)

Patrick plunges into complex questions on faith, authority, and the Church’s handling of Scripture canon, correcting misconceptions about hidden biblical texts. He fields callers fired up over papal political comments and the friction between personal conviction and Catholic teaching, weaving listener stories of confusion and frustration about practices like Friday abstinence, lay blessings, and trust in leadership. Throughout the stream of discussion, Patrick keeps unwavering focus on charity, unity, and the core essentials of faith while urging prayer, not polemics. Mary (email) - My nephew is in prison and is struggling with his faith (00:56) Dan - Good job with all the calls you took about Pope Leo and Trump. I support what you said. (09:22) Chinto - I dropped my son off at school and I blessed him, but then the teacher asked if she could get a blessing from me. Can I give her a blessing? (11:39) Jamie - I don't understand the issue with Pope Leo's words. As the Vicar of Christ, he has to have the stance against war. Where does the desire for the pope to advocate war come from? (15:39) Chad - Pope and Trump: If you look at this through a biblical lens, it is what Jesus went through with the government in His time. (24:27) John - What do the US Bishops say about what to do on Fridays when we’re not in Lent? (26:32) Jim – The three previous Popes before Leo said that the United Nations was the only hope for peace. That shows the church as having a tendency to look to government to help bring peace. (28:45) Steven - When God Himself was getting Moses out of Egypt, He destroyed the Pharoh’s army. So how can the Pope say that War is bad? (41:12)

Patrick answers questions about Catholicism, Baptist faith, suffering, prayer, politics, theology, and personal convictions. Listeners, moved by encouragement and candor, share their journeys and viewpoints as Patrick listens, responds, and challenges them to engage with life’s messiness. Email – You should run for office Bree - I am on the journey from Protestantism to Catholicism. I am torn about it because I feel peace at the Baptist church, but I think Catholicism makes more sense. (02:47) Gary - I think a lot of Catholics are experiencing 'Cognitive dissonance'. I also just learned about St Louis De Montfort and True Devotion to Mary. Do you have any biblical passages that reference the Immaculate Conception of Mary or the Assumption? (14:29) Cindy - I used a rosary meditation that referred to God as a creature. (19:02) Cecil - I think that the president spoke out against the pope first. I think Trump gets too extreme. The pope has a right to respond to Trump's comments. (21:44) Rick - The Church has been taken over by leftists, and we need to wake up to it. (27:06) Stewart - Suffering and Holiness: Why does suffering seem to be requirement for Holiness? (37:11) Efrank - If you see an apparition, should you report it to your pastor or your bishop? (44:47) Bill - I don't think the Pope mentioned Trump's name. I took it as a hint that Trump was trying to start war. I think that Trump isn't trying to start a war, he is trying to prevent a war. (48:06)

Patrick answers listener questions about living an authentic faith amid media distractions and cultural chaos, addresses the heartbreak and confusion around IVF, and explains the Catholic perspective on controversial topics like priestly celibacy and Church history. He offers practical encouragement, spontaneous prayers for wounded souls, and straight talk about tuning out noise to focus on Christ. Listeners hear candid exchanges, gentle corrections, and a call to ground life deeply in the Gospel, not the latest headlines. Melissa - Thank you for bringing up the fact that Jesus is in charge when it comes to the Pope and Trump. I don't think it is good that we are getting so globalized. (01:41) James - What is a good Church on the Fathers of the Church? (10:01) Ruth - Thank you for reminding people to trust in God throughout this Trump and Pope issue. (12:30) Norman - I talk political too much sometimes and I realize I need to focus more on Christ. (15:56) Jan - How do I respond as a Catholic to other national show hosts, who are former Catholics, who say he has issues with celibacy and other false information? (20:14) Nancy - Priests who have been through alcohol treatment: How can they consecrate the Eucharist if they can’t drink the wine? (25:37) Miriam - Thank you for trying to put an end to the political stuff! (28:13) Mike - Matt 27:52 - Saints coming out of the Tombs. (32:06) Cindy (email) – I want a more balanced discussion might include the Pope's lack of vociferous condemnation of Christians being martyred daily in Nigeria (37:03) Audio: Pope Leo responds to the violence against Christians in Nigeria - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EMw9obxpqHg Joe - Are prayer teams after Mass something that would be good? (39:15) Patrick - I left the Church over 40 years ago. I recently tried coming back but was treated rudely and I realized why I left the Church in the first place. (41:58) Patricia - I don't think it is correct that the President attacked the Pope. The pope is from the USA. I thought that the pope would be an advocate for our Country, but he has done nothing for the USA. I am disappointed in him. (46:07)