The Patrick Madrid Show

Here’s the scoop from this powerful episode of The Patrick Madrid Show. Patrick gives you a message a lot of us need to hear, even if it stings a little. Meet Delia Delia calls in from L.A.; she’s been living with her boyfriend for over 10 years.They have a child together; he’s helped raise her other kids, but… they’re not married.She’s Catholic, goes to Mass, and she doesn’t receive Communion because she knows something’s not right. Her big question: “Should I go to confession even though I’m still living this way?” Patrick’s Loving (but direct!) Wake-Up Call Patrick’s response was compassionate but crystal clear: "Yes, you need confession... but confession only works if you’re ready to repent." (i.e., change your life). Right now, Delia is living in a state of mortal sin. Why Moving Out Matters Patrick explains: Jesus calls us to radical decisions: “If your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out.”Translation: Cut off anything dragging you away from God. So, What Should Delia Do? Here's Patrick's advice: Pray for courage.Get on your knees before the crucifix and beg Jesus for help. Patrick recommends the "Prayer Before a Crucifix" on the Relevant Radio app. Make the hard break.You don’t have to hate him or abandon him as the father of your child, but you can’t live as husband and wife when you’re not. Then go to confession.But only after you’re ready to leave the sinful situation. Why This Matters Patrick leaves her with this stunning line:“You’re a daughter of the King. You’re royalty. But you’re living in the worst kind of peasant squalor.” Delia (and all of us in sinful situations) are made for more.God isn’t trying to ruin our fun; He’s calling us to freedom, peace, and true love. Real Talk Takeaway: If you’re stuck in a sinful situation and wondering, “Can’t I just go to confession and keep doing this?” ... the hard truth is: NO.Confession without repentance is like trying to shower in a mud pit. Here’s the good news from Patrick:"You’re one good confession away from becoming a saint." Final encouragement from Patrick:Ask Jesus for help. Put first the Kingdom of God, and everything else will be added unto you. (Matthew 6:33)

Patrick explores listener questions prompted by an email on liturgical shifts—why some find deeper connection in traditional Catholic practices, and what’s really at stake when Mass customs change. He fields honest concerns about the experience of Eucharist, gives straight answers on receiving communion, challenges listeners with the "cannibalism" objection, and throws in practical advice for those struggling to defend their faith with confidence. Dave (email) – Can you tell me why there are liturgical changes happening in my diocese? (02:05) Kristy - Can you go to two Masses and receive communion twice in one day? (24:06) Paola – How can I adequately defend my faith? (25:40) Chris - How can I explain the Eucharist to a buddy of mine? He thinks it is cannibalism. (30:11) Angie – Question about the Bread of Life Discourse. (48:15)

Patrick pulls listeners into a spirited hour, fielding tough questions on the Bread of Life discourse and the Eucharist’s real presence while addressing everything from early Church tradition and the logic of St. Ignatius to the thorniest objections from evangelical friends. In fast-paced exchanges with callers, he moves from scriptural argument to real-life dilemmas—like whether to confront family about uncomfortable truths or respond to bishops’ dispensations on Mass—never shying away from controversy or complexity. Recommendations, personal anecdotes, and sharp-witted rebuttals pour out, making the faith both challenging and deeply immediate. Patrick continues his conversation with Angie about the Bread of Life Discourse (01:53) Barbara - When Jesus says this is my body and blood in the synoptic Gospels, it is connected with John 6. (11:13) Lisa - Bread of Life discourse: Was it not possible that the people who did not believe did not believe because Jesus was alive in front of them? Charles - Bishops in CA have told their parishioners not to come to Mass because of the ICE raids. What do you think of that? (18:18) Tim – Transubstantiation: Jesus showed us in His miracles that He was capable of anything. (24:18) Max - My wife's uncle is into trans ideology and has been posting inappropriate messages. Should my mom talk to her uncle? (27:21) What about the Bread of Life Discourse in regard to John 6:66? (36:56) Trevor - In the Bread of Life Discourse, what does it mean that the flesh is of no avail? (39:25) Andy - Is the Episcopal Church Eucharist the same as Catholic Eucharist? (46:41)

Maria’s marriage is teetering under the weight of her husband’s drug use, secrecy, and abuse, and she’s torn about whether to alert authorities or the church. Listeners weigh in, sharing wisdom about shame, forgiveness, and hope, while Patrick threads hard questions—parental fear, legal complications, marital fidelity—into a conversation that refuses to flinch. Maria - My husband is using drugs and stealing. Do I need to do something legally? (00:54) Susan - My daughter is expecting a baby and about to be engaged. How do we deal with this? (18:38) Sandra - This really touches me because I was in a similar situation. I hope she will focus on the sacrament of Confession and believe and live it. Let it go, and celebrate the new life. (30:02) Chris - It is reprehensible that ICE is going on Church property. If they do that they need a warrant. Otherwise, this is a 4th Amendment violation. (38:19) Sarah - How long should someone hold onto shame after confession? (42:18) David - I think we need to stop interchangeably using the words 'sin' and 'mistake'. (46:10)

Patrick opens with a timely update on the IRS shifting its stance toward churches and political endorsements and brings listeners the bishops’ decision to maintain neutrality, regardless of the new government position. Calls from listeners spark heartfelt discussion: Patrick consoles a struggling convert torn between his faith and his family, suggests practical resources for pro-life conversations, and offers comforting scripture for those on lonely roads. A burst of everyday reflections, personal stories, and unexpected commentary on everything from local Catholic life to pop culture threads through it all. Catholic Church will NOT promote political candidates, despite possible IRS change (01:08) Josh - I was talking to my younger daughter about abortion. How can I handle these conversations? (03:46) Robert - Reading from Galatians: did Paul have the first stigmata? (19:10) Ellen - How do I raise a Catholic daughter and teach her about the Sign of the Cross? My parents are Protestant, and I feel like we can't make the Sign of the Cross at their house. (22:43) Angie - For Joshua: Actress I know was a product or rape and wouldn’t it be a shame if she was aborted. (31:35) Laurie - I love your super nice station. What is the best prayer or scripture to say if you are being targeted by satanic groups? (35:31) 6 Secret Service Agents Suspended After Trump Assassination Attempt (43:09)

Patrick fields heartfelt listener calls with questions about praying the Rosary, Mass tradition, and whether to reconcile after betrayal while offering sharply practical pastoral advice. One moment he’s sharing encouragement for public acts of faith at restaurants; the next, he’s talking through the details of canonical separation and the real cost of letting hurting people back into your life. Ruby - My husband is now out of prison and doing well. He wants to reconcile. What should I do? (06:49) Vince - I try to pray the Rosary every day, and I don't understand why we mediate on the mysteries while praying? How do you multitask? (15:54) Bea - We pray when we go out to dinner. Should we ask permission to pray when going over to someone else’s house? (22:30) Mark - Trump assassination: We were watching it live. I was also watching Reagan live. I noticed the drastic difference between what happened with Reagan and what happened with Trump. (28:51) T-Mobile kills DEI (35:25) Jeanie - Dating this man but his adult daughter calls the shots. What should I do? (38:45) Patrick shares the tragic story of his friend, Manuel, who just suffered a devastating stroke, and he asks for prayers for his family. (45:23) Barbara - Saying the Rosary with a picture book helps me not be distracted (47:27) Jackie - How did the Holy Spirit come to the Apostles after the Resurrection? Can you explain this? (49:01)

Patrick welcomes listeners into conversations that cut straight to the heart of Catholic living: real confessions, confusion about receiving the Holy Spirit, the tension of relationships outside of marriage, and the struggle for hope while wrestling with sin. His advice never pulls punches, he speaks plainly about Church teaching yet manages warmth, compassion, and challenge, sparking moments of both humor and deep reflection. Each call brings out raw honesty about faith, forgiveness, and the daily choices that either carry us closer to grace or pull us further away. Patrick continues his conversation with Jackie from the end of the last hour. She asks, how did the Holy Spirit come to the Apostles after the Resurrection? (00:55) Kathy - How I do I respond to someone who wants you to go to a gay marriage? (05:36) Michael - Church teaches that even one unconfessed mortal sin will cause you to go to hell. What if I don't remember everything? (08:22) Cynthia (email) - My husband, Tom, suffered a stroke in Nov 2019. He is paralyzed on his left side. (13:17) Robert (email) - When penitents enter the Reconciliation Room, are they supposed to have the option of (1) kneeling behind a screen to confess anonymously or (2) sitting in a chair across from the priest to confess face to face? (15:20) Joseph - I Christ died and is full atonement for our sins, then why do Catholics teach we can lose salvation and that we have to confess sins? (20:05) Delia - I have been living with my boyfriend for over 10 years. Should I go to Confession knowing that I will be still living with my boyfriend? (27:38) Linda - A person at my parish is habitually late for mass. I don't know why others are judging her. What should I say to them? (39:23) Yolanda - Dalia is being a bad witness to children by living with a man. I will be praying for her. (46:24) Jalen - I think Delia is underestimating the power of God and what He can do for her. I think she needs to have faith and trust in God. (48:01) Dominic - How did population increase from Adam and Eve? (49:52)

Patrick Madrid opens up after the heart-shattering Texas floods that took the lives of many: including two young Catholic girls found holding their Rosaries. This isn’t a tidy theology talk; it’s a gut-wrenching, faith-clinging, grief-soaked conversation about why God allows suffering, and how we hold on when life falls apart. The Caller: Cecile from Bryan, Texas Cecile calls in, her heart cracked wide open. Her nephew just lost his best friend, his wife, and their two children. His question is one we all ask eventually: “How could God let this happen?” Patrick doesn’t pretend to have the magic answer. In fact, his first move is humility: “There is no answer that will make this okay. Not now.” But what he does offer is one of the most compassionate and theological walk-throughs of the “Problem of Evil” you’ll ever hear in Catholic media. Key Takeaways: God Is Not the Author of Evil Evil, whether moral (caused by free will choices) or natural (like floods, cancer, etc.), was never part of God’s original design. These came through the Fall: a ripple effect from the sin of Adam and Eve that distorted creation itself. Natural Disasters Are Part of a Broken World Nature itself is “off” because of sin. But this isn’t a cosmic punishment; it's a sign that we’re living in a world still groaning for redemption (Romans 8:22). God Doesn’t Just “Allow” Suffering... He Entered Into It The ultimate answer to suffering isn’t a what, it’s a who: Jesus on the Cross. God didn’t stay distant. He became a man and suffered with us, for us. A Father’s Heart Patrick shares a personal story about his toddler son, Tim, who was bleeding from a head wound. At the ER, his son cried out: “Daddy, help me!” Patrick could’ve stopped it... but didn’t, because letting the doctor stitch the wound was what would ultimately heal him. The parallel: God the Father sees us screaming in pain... and He still lets it happen; it's not because He’s indifferent, but it's because He knows the healing that’s coming later. Cecile’s Beautiful Insight: She echoes it all with such tender faith: “God is there. Just like you were with your son, Patrick. God is there, with us in it... holding us.” Yes. Amen. The Final Word: Maybe, just maybe... we’ll be like little Tim someday, looking back and finally understanding. Until then, we weep, we pray, and we cling to this promise: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” -Matthew 5:4 Take time today to pray for those affected in Texas. And if you’re struggling with your own grief, go ahead and be honest with God. Cry out. Ask why. He can take it, and He is with you. Jesus, man of sorrows, be near to those who mourn. Hold them. Heal them. And help us all to trust You, even in the dark.

Patrick discusses a surprising IRS update that allows churches to endorse political candidates without losing their tax-exempt status, unpacking its far-reaching implications for faith communities and political conversations alike. He fields listener questions on Communion posture, the distinction between private devotion and public worship, and confronts concerns on recent developments in the Catechism about religious liberty and the death penalty—never shying away from deep-rooted debates or blending in a spontaneous chat about REM. Sharp, energetic, and always candid, Patrick connects faith with the turbulence of today’s headlines. IRS says churches can endorse political candidates without losing tax-exempt status (01:44) Paul - How can we promote Communion on the Tongue? I asked pastor if we could get kneelers, but he said it is not time for Adoration during Holy Communion. (09:16) Steven (email) – Friend is telling me that it's irrational to trust the Church, and the Catechism can't even be trusted because it teaches heresies (21:09) Todd - Why not talk about politics and religion. I think this is good. I know you just want to promote ideas but why can't we take a stand? (34:55) Patrick in Trenton, NJ - I heard a priest's voice changing during the Consecration. (44:36) Jim - You are wrong about the death penalty. Pope Francis himself gave a reason. (48:28)

Patrick explores the real-life decisions Catholics face, such as switching from the Latin Rite to the Byzantine Rite, and the complexities of hidden weddings, family pressures, and honesty, while seamlessly shifting to lighter banter about Johnny Carson and the subtle dangers of cultural influences like song lyrics. A candid exchange on free will in heaven caps off an hour brimming with hard truths, compassion, and unexpected moments. Seth (email) - Is there any benefit to changing your rite from the Latin to the Byzantine? (01:02) Lori - I loved how Johnnie Carson didn’t get involved in politics. You remind me of him. (05:41) Jesse - How can I decline gracefully to not be in a sibling’s wedding? (07:30) Mike – Is it okay to listen to Sympathy for the Devil? Will we have free will in Heaven? (18:38) Dave - I disagree with your comment on being married in a Church and having a ceremony outside of the Church. I am not sure you understand how complicated these situations are. (29:24) Terri - In Mexico, they have the Church ceremony first and civil ceremony after. (42:16) Richard - I'd like to raise a point from Dead Man Walking movie. The character in the movie repents. If he got life in prison he may not have ever repented. (49:05)

Patrick tackles a lively question about a secret Friday church wedding followed by a staged Saturday ceremony, triggering a flood of listener stories and questions on sacramental law, honesty, and what truly counts in Catholic marriage. Mixed with candid advice, Patrick walks through challenges like destination weddings, annulments, and outdoor ceremonies, weaving in personal anecdotes and gentle humor. Listeners find themselves reflecting on where real meaning lies: put God at the center, and the rest takes shape, even if the reception takes place at a Texaco station. Patrick shares emails in regards to the marriage topics from the end of the last hour (00:35) Pete - This is typical of today for people not getting married in the Church. This upsets me. What more can you ask for than God's blessing? (11:43) John - My wife and I got married during Covid and couldn't have a party for a year. I agree with Patrick. (13:59) Frank - How did the audience of Jesus's time understand Jesus's use of the word 'Church'? (18:21) Cindy - Why can't we have outdoor masses or weddings? (25:18) Gino - How do we understand the concept of having a 'scapegoat' for animal sacrifice in the Old Testament? (29:25) Aaron - Why don't people scrutinize their marriage to the same degree the annulment process does? (35:44) Christina - At what point are we not required to get a dispensation from the Bishop to get married? (45:48)

Patrick fields big questions about faith, Scripture, and longstanding Catholic beliefs, moving from the story of Noah’s flood and its meaning for today to the mysterious figure Jacob grapples with in Genesis, and weighing in on the often-misunderstood topic of Jesus’ so-called siblings. Suggestions from Church tradition and biblical evidence pour in, punctuated with practical apologetics, lively side conversations, and the easy camaraderie with Cyrus. A burst of insight, a pause for friendly updates, then right back to steady, unscripted Q&A. Victoria (email) – How do we square God’s promise not to flood the Earth again? (00:49) Rose – In today's first reading, who did Jacob wrestle with? Also, the Douay–Rheims Bible says Moses and Elias. Are Elijah and Elias the same? (06:20) Joshua - What would you say about Ephesians 6 in relation to the Texas floods? It says the devil is responsible for storms. (12:58) Maria - Why does the Bible say Jesus had brothers? Also, it says cousin when Mary goes to see Elizabeth? (21:56) Gabriel - How do I defend Mary and why we pray to her? (35:38)

Patrick discusses a recent Japanese study linking multiple mRNA COVID shots to quicker pancreatic cancer death, then addresses a thirteen-year-old’s quest to engage a neighbor dabbling in Greek paganism—suggesting the Socratic method for meaningful questions instead of preaching. He fields heartfelt, complex questions: one from a husband bracing for cancer surgery and concerned about marital intimacy, another from a listener struggling to respond to anti-Catholic arguments about Mary, and finally a call about the anguish of natural disasters colliding with faith. Calm, practical, and honest, Patrick brings real Catholic thought to urgent, sometimes painful realities. Japanese study: Repeated mRNA Covid jabs linked to faster death from pancreatic cancer (01:58) Erin (13-years-old) - My neighbor worships Greek gods. Should I be friends with her? (04:45) Sam - I am having my prostate removed. Certain marital functions may not work afterword’s. Can I take meds and injections to assist my marital life? (15:38) Susan – I met a couple who left the Church and challenged my faith. The husband said the Church worships Mary. (23:05) Cecile - How can God let something so terrible as the flooding in Texas happen? (37:23)

Patrick takes authentic listener questions about Catholic family life, moving from godparent choices to whether hand-holding during the Our Father really belongs at Mass, then unpacks Church teaching on intimacy, fertility struggles, and the confusion facing many couples after surgeries or medical setbacks. He weaves in relatable memories, sharp commentary on clergy advice, practical encouragement on Natural Family Planning, and even touches on the intellectual firepower of the Dominicans—all in his characteristic mix of candor and warmth. Moments of humor, tough truths, and genuine compassion create a conversation you won’t hear anywhere else. Mallory – I’m pregnant with my 6th child. My oldest son is 22. Could I ask him to be a godparent? Can we hold hands during the Our Father? (02:24) Thomas - What is the charism of the Dominicans? (10:15) Anne - My husband had prostate removal as well. Two different priests said I did not commit mortal sin for being intimate. I am confused. Can you help clarify? (15:15) Robert - My wife and I are practicing abstinence. We are drained, tired and overwhelmed with the 3 children that we already have. How long should we go being abstinent? (37:03) Sue – How can a man, after prostate surgery, ejaculate, but can still have an orgasm? (44:09) Margaret - As Catholics, must we obey the priests? What are we supposed to do if a priest is leading us into hell? Where do you draw the line with obedience here? (37:36)

Patrick began the hour reflecting on the Texas Flood Disaster and also talked about altar girls and altar boys and the significance of having only altar boys. Patrick talks about the Texas Flood Disaster and how any day could be our last day on earth and to be ready when that time comes (0:45) Lucy-Shares a story about a girl who was on the phone with her father as the flood waters were rising. (11:45) Vince-I have a few questions about the promises made to Faustina about the Divine Mercy Chaplet. (16:51) Emailer-Doesn’t like girl and woman altar servers and what does Patrick think (22:37) Kelly (Email)-The priest said “Do this in memory” but didn’t include “of me”. Was the Consecration complete? (38:07) Janice-I support men in these roles. I want to get behind the men and women are in the supportive role. The feminists have messed this up. (43:30) Shannon-When we bless our meals, My father-in-law makes a blessing motion over his food as if he's a priest. Should I tell him to stop? (46:51)

Patrick discusses purgatory with a number of callers and also counsels callers about cremations and explains about relics as well. Wyatt (Email)-How to handle working with people who don’t believe in objective truth when I work in politics? (1:10) Rick-I need a book recommendation for the topic of purgatory that is not so heavy-handed? (9:39) Ralph-I heard a priest say that a saint's spirit is still around their relics. This seems to go against the things I've been taught about life and death. Could you explain? (14:16) Joseph-I may be a victim of Identity theft. If I end up in Jail or prison because of someone else's crimes, done in my name, would I be responsible? (21:50) Jisselle-Why do some people say 'Holy Ghost' instead of 'Holy Spirit'. (33:51) Kathleen-My husband died 2 months ago. He was cremated and the cemetery he was supposed to be buried in is not an option now. where should I put him? (40:46)

Patrick counsels a listener who is divorced, and also about how to defend the faith regarding scripture, and other issues such as finding good Catholic women, Catholic cemeteries and listening to Contemporary Christian Music. Aaron-I have 2 kids. I just got divorced because my wife decided she is a lesbian. We are Catholic. I don't know how to proceed. (1:04) Jess-Question about the Annunciation. We know 'Hail Mary' as a greeting but it can also be like a salute. Which way is right or are they both? (14:43) Joe-Is there a Catholic book that has specific catholic interpretations on the scriptures that are disputed by Protestants (21:03) Cassidy-Is is ok to listen to Contemporary Christian Music.(27:40) Anna-I need advice how to answer an interview question on equity and inclusion. (32:07) Laura (Email)-Could you explain a Consecrated Cemetery (37:42) Adriana-I think I'm losing faith in Humanity. What do I do about it. How can we call ourselves Catholics and pro-life if we say 'feed them to the alligators' (41:38) Joshua-How to meet good catholic women who dress Modestly and where to find them? (47:31)

Patrick shares the good news in SC that due to Fetal Heartbeat act, 63% less abortions in that state. Patrick brings up the testimony of a medium who got out and why tarot cards are not as innocent as they may seem. John asks what other things he can give up instead of meat this Fourth of July which happens on a Friday this year? Don asks if there is any benefit to bring his wife who has Parkinson's to a holy site like Lourdes for healing. Shirley - My mom is on hospice, is it wrong to pray for her to pass? Jillian – Is it appropriate to clap during mass? Lily - I think about what Jesus gave up for me and all i have to do is to give up meat. That makes it easier. Question: Drew said once 'Jesus was very political. that's what got him killed' can we think of Jesus in that way?

Anna – Is it okay to date without an annulment? Nora – Can I consider the Keto diet as a spiritual fast as well as a healthy diet? Autumn- Can I go to a wedding of a former Catholic? Kate - What does the bible say about being a widow and being intimate with a new partner? Laura – I have been estranged from my father since my mother's death. What do you think about making contact with him again? he didn't treat my mom or I well. Email - Going on a pilgrimage to Medjugorje okay?

Barbara - Why would they use lower case on pronouns referring to God in my prayer book? Carla – How is annulment different from divorce? Letecia - The missal says 'The faithful kneel after the Agnus Dei unless the bishop decides otherwise'. What does this mean. Lourdes - My friend hangs out with protestants and he comes to me with these questions: Why is the book of Enoch not in the protestant bible. and where did Cane's wife come from if it was just Adam and Eve at first? Laurel - I have a response to the estranged father. Maybe pray for him but also for his 'disease' of Alcoholism. Oswaldo - My son is 21 and he lives with his girlfriend and they sleep together. What can I do to help? he doesn't want to go to mass anymore. Email – Can you explain why we believe in Mary’s assumption instead of death at the end of her life? Lynn - My daughters are estranged because I used to use corporal punishment. How do I fix those relationships? Augustine - I was in a romantic relationship with a lady and I just learned I have a son from that. Should I confess it?

Patrick takes numerous questions in regards to marriage and annulments and what to do in some specific situations and if someone is required to get an annulment or not. Steve (Email)-Could you read yourself out of the Catholic Church ? (1:58) Debbie-If a man and woman get married and divorce but neither are Catholic . Then the man becomes Catholic, could he get an annulment (8:27) Francis-Younger brother is going to have a wedding in parent’s backyard. Best advice on how to affirm relationship while still holding to church position on wedding (14:27) Mary-Can my mom with dementia receive the sacraments? (22:34) Sandy-My husband doesn't want to get an annulment so we can be married. What can I do? (31:53) Gloria-I never got annulled and am now with a man who I have been with for awhile. I would like to try to do an annulment but it is really emotional for me. What should I do? (45:10)

Patrick gives advice on dating and marriage ranging from dating a gender neutral person, attending a wedding involving a baptized Catholic and what to do in a marriage when one spouse is starting to get heavily involved in the faith while the other spouse is not. Shawn (Email)- Shared his worthwhile annulment experience and Patrick gives his thoughts on annulments (0:30) Bonnie-My daughter is dating a gender neutral person. What should I do? (5:10) Trevor-My sibling is getting married to a Catholic but not in the church. What should I do? (14:50) Mike-What is mortal sin? If someone lived a good life and he dies in mortal sin is he denied heaven? (24:27) Sarah-I didn't become dedicated to my faith until after I got married. Husband is Catholic but doesn't believe in God really and my faith is making our marriage difficult. What should I do? (36:22)

Hour 3 Patrick answers a range of questions regarding adoration in a house, a worry that baptism may not be valid. Also a caller shared her story regarding abortion and another caller thanked Patrick after helping him pray after his mom died from suicide. Linda-We should talk about men as the responsible party for abortions. I think we need to talk about that. (1:16) Cindy-Sister was invited to adoration in someone's house in Mexico. Could adoration be in a house. I thought only in Church? (7:55) Mary-I did the annulment process and it was really good. (18:13) Scott-My mom died from Suicide and I wanted to thank you for your insights about being able to pray for people after things have happened. It was very helpful. (20:36) Bob-Loved your explanation of whether a lady was going to hell - this helped (23:50) Ben-I struggle with 'what if' questions around validly receiving the sacraments? What if my baptism isn't valid? What if I don’t have a valid confession. Can you help me with this? (27:14) Nico-If Pope Leo's actual name was Leo, could he have still chosen that name when he became Pope? (36:19) Manuel (Email)-I’m considering a Sexaholics Anonymous session, but nearest one is in a Methodist place. Is that okay to go there? (37:48) Teresa-Do men receive excommunication for abortion (42:01) Esmeralda-Why did Abraham kick out Ishmael and Hagar? Did God agree to that? (44:34) Dennis-What is your take on 'God is not angry' Billboard? (47:01) John-Does a diocese do a background check to make sure a priest is valid? (48:58)

Patrick gives his thoughts on hell and the devil from a couple caller’s questions and also addresses what to do with priests who have committed controversial actions. Phil - Do souls spend a certain time in Hell before being annihilated? (1:09) Kevin-How would the devil react on the world if he got upset? (10:07) Letty (email)-What am I to do with when I know a priest believes “being gay is a gift from God.” (14:19) Celeste-My friend's brother died recently and I would like to get her something to help her through the grieving process but she is not religious. What can I get her? (23:32) Fred-If someone says he is gay does that mean that he is engaging in immoral behavior? A priest came out saying he was gay recently. (26:03) Andrea (Email)-What to do about my sister who’s getting divorced after an affair as she wants us to be a happy family and keep her affair a secret? (32:54) Mike-A client of mine who was divorced. A priest told her to go away and never come back to the Church. How can I help her? (40:58)

Patrick counsels a listener who has issues with the pride movement while also helping those with rosary and Bible questions. Hel also discusses baptism in the womb and if singleness is an actual vocation in the Church. William-I have been battling with anger in my neighborhood community. The pride movement angers me because I think it is harmful for children. I am having thoughts of violence to them. What should I do? (0:57) Jillian-Does a child in the womb also receive the Eucharist when the expecting mother receives the Eucharist? Are they any carry overs in the effects of the mom receiving the Eucharist? (10:49) Carl-I am wondering about consecrations to saints. How do they work? How many can you do? How do you describe them? (15:48) Peter-I am praying the rosary. I just became Catholic and I am wondering how can I say a rosary for my aunt who is in the hospital? (21:48) Thomas-What are some problems with the new American Bible? AND how to integrate those w/mental illness for those who want to join religious orders (26:27) Adrianne (Email)-Does the Church teach singleness has a vocation (40:59)

Patrick helps out listeners in numerous topics ranging from Same-Sex unions, end of life issues and how to deal with in-laws in regards to child rearing and more. Lisa-What happens to a soul that doesn't want to die but they die anyway? (1:50) Mike-Pope Francis declaration of blessings for Same sex unions. The declaration strengthened some gay couples I knew of in their sin rather then bringing them back. It seemed unhelpful. (8:17) Julie-What is the difference between stopping dialysis and withdrawing tubes of food and water? (17:17) Courtney-How do I draw boundaries with my in-laws in child rearing? (24:35) Chris-Mary's labor pain, did she experience pain or not? (38:16) Paul-I baptized a guy who was 45 years old, who didn't want to go over RCIA, etc. What are your thoughts? (47:20)

Toy fads, from Labubu dolls to Beanie Babies, spark a whirlwind of memories and sharp observations about what truly matters. Stories, humor, and even a Ronald Reagan comeback slip in, making everyday faith feel immediate and alive. Donata (email) - If we are to accept God's will in all things, why should we pray for people, peace, etc. Should we only pray prayers of thanks and worship? (01:02) Michael - I got a new audio bible that says it is Catholic, but it says it is the King James version. Is that still alright to use? (06:19) Labubu’s Mega Markups Make Pop Mart a $43 Billion Export Giant (12:38) Supreme Court rules states can cut Medicaid funds from going to Planned Parenthood (20:47) Rosalie - How do I tell a 6-year-old child about death and dying? (23:11) Tony - I appreciate your show! I started listening about a month ago. My wife just converted to the Catholic Faith. I would like to understand the main difference between non-Catholic Christians and Catholics? (32:03) Audio: Ronald Reagan: When college protesters told then-Governor Reagan he didn’t understand today’s world… he reminded them who built it. (41:08) Sandy - My granddaughter is having a Disney birthday party. Is that okay? (43:41) Jan - My friend said that the martyrs were given a grace to not feel pain when they were being killed. Is that true? (46:43)

Patrick brings playful banter about meme culture and viral videos before unpacking listener questions on everything from the difference between traditional and modern Catholic sacraments to incorrupt saints and whether tattoos cross a moral line. He discusses the realities of mixed marriages, fields tough questions about hypocrisy, and keeps the conversation honest yet light, blending humor with sharp, practical insight that feels both fresh and deeply grounded. Listeners hear real stories—like faith rekindled after decades away—and Patrick’s personal takes on thorny topics, all in one unpredictable episode. Michael - How have the sacraments changed before and after Vatican II? (03:23) Bunny - I read a news article about parents who exhumed their child from the grave, and it didn't decompose. If saints get this gift because they are holy how can a baby have it? (11:55) Greg - I have really been enjoying the Latin Mass and I was wondering what you think of it compared to the Novus Ordo? (18:44) Mayeli (email) - As a Catholic, I’ve been thinking about getting a tattoo, but I’m feeling conflicted. I want to make sure I’m not doing anything that goes against my faith, but I’m also trying to understand what the Church actually teaches about it. (27:21) Dylan (email) - I always find myself being a hypocrite. I try to apologize to people. What can I do? (37:25) Maria - My son is getting married to a woman who is not opposed to marrying in a Catholic Church, but she is not Catholic. What can we do? (40:54) Sam - I met a woman who said she was away from the Church for 52 years and you brought her back. Her husband also came into the faith a few years ago. (47:48)

Patrick fields a whirlwind of listener questions, tackling everything from whether tattoos might carry hidden dangers—spiritual or otherwise—to how Catholics should respond when a relative is ordained in a Protestant church after not being raised in the faith. He clarifies misconceptions about the Novus Ordo Mass, draws from the Council of Trent, weighs in on quirky doll rumors, and offers simple steps for praying with thrifted rosaries or finding peace after confession. Answers go deeper than surface-level advice, often blending practical steps with stories and unexpected insights. James - My niece is getting ordained as a minister in a Christian Church. What should I do? (03:06) Cody - I heard a priest say that the traditional Latin mass is the only 'real dogmatic form'. Is that true? (14:09) Cristina (email) – Does the Labubu doll have an evil or devilish meaning? Celia - I am not always able to pray the rosary at 7pm with Father Rocky, but I try to pray it at different times of the day. Does it still count as praying with Father? (28:41) Eamon - How do I overcome despair from past sin? (31:23) Sal - Patrick mentioned the Martyrs suffered pain. Did the Blessed Mother suffer normal birth pains? (36:54) Lucas - I have a friend who has addiction and self-destructive behavior. What's my obligation to them? I don't want to give up on him because people never gave up on me. (42:29) Sandy - My husband refuses to get an annulment for his first marriage. I want to receive Communion but we can't. We have both been married before. (47:45)

A woman named Lori from Lexington shares a powerful, hope-filled, and heartfelt call-to-arms for all the men out there trying to live with purity and strength in a world full of distractions. This is the kind of encouragement you’ll want to keep in your back pocket: Brothers, You Were Born for Battle Lori gets it: life is full of struggles, and custody of the eyes (aka, keeping your eyes and heart pure) is a tough one. But here’s what she says: “You were made for this battle.” Not just called to it. Not assigned it like a boring chore. You were built for it. Reframe the Fight Instead of saying, “This is too hard,” Lori wants men to think: “This is hard... because it matters. And I was made to rise to it.” You’re not fighting against women; you’re fighting for their dignity, even when they don’t realize it themselves. You’re protectors, not consumers. You’re glorious warriors, not helpless victims of temptation. “That’s Not for Me.” Lori shares how she also made the decision to divert her eyes, saying: “That’s someone else’s husband. Someone else’s son. That’s not for me.” Simple. Dignified. Beautiful. Women, Back the Men Up! She also issues a challenge to the ladies: "Pray for our men." They’re not weak. They’re not doomed to fail. They’re under attack, and they need our support as they go into the spiritual trenches every day. The Final Word: Men, You Can Do This Lori’s words are necessary. She reminds every man listening that: You’re strong. You’re capable. You’re not alone. You were made for this. With God’s help (and Our Lady’s!), you can win. So don’t give up. Don't believe the lies. Don't sit out the fight. Your sisters are praying for you. Your Church is cheering for you. And Jesus is with you.

Patrick opens this episode by confronting the struggle parents face with teenagers glued to their phones, offering down-to-earth tools from no-phones-at-the-table rules to the undeniable simplicity of charging stations outside bedrooms. He fields calls on topics like Catholic teaching on medicinal cannabis, quoting Church sources and distinguishing between therapy and recreational use. Listeners bring up Marian doctrine, struggles of being a convert, and the often-misunderstood nature of Confirmation, pushing Patrick to share both personal reflections and resources from the Thomistic Institute. He doesn’t shy away from tough questions either—how a Catholic might find confidence in salvation or what makes Catholicism compelling even for lifelong members—circling back to the raw reality of hope, trust, and the struggle to believe. Expect practical tips, honest guidance, and the kind of off-the-cuff encouragement you rarely get anywhere else. Amy (email) - Any thoughts on how to entice teenagers away from their phones as school is ending? Teenage girls these days are prone to spending hours in their bedrooms on phones and tablets. Victor - What is the Church's position on legal and medicinal use of cannabis? (06:54) Stephanie - Suggestion for grandparents to take grandkids to mass (11:40) Judy - Where in the Bible was Mary crowned Queen of Heaven and Earth? (15:17) Tom (email) – I really like you bringing up the topic of how smart phones are negatively affecting family life and social interactions (21:37) Audio: 5 Things People Get Wrong About Confirmation (Aquinas 101) (23:00) Jerry (email) – Are you afraid of death? (31:11) Kate (email) - You are 100% convinced about your Catholic faith. As a convert (I have been Catholic since 1992), I am not 100% convinced. Although I love Catholicism, I still struggle with some aspects of it. (36:27) Sandy – If we are here for the second coming, will there be a purification process? (48:45) This is a Previously Aired episode from 06/02/2025

Patrick opens the hour with a flood of listener questions—everything from whether to receive Communion after a priest appears to skip essential parts of the Mass, to a thoughtful teenager negotiating smartphone use for school and internships, to a spouse worried about confession and the spiritual health of his marriage. One caller struggles with a loved one obsessing over doomsday prophecies and preparation, while another seeks clear scriptural proof for Christ’s divinity when challenged by skeptics. Patrick untangles a controversy at a Catholic wedding where a priest claims the bride’s father can’t walk her down the aisle, tracing the real liturgical guidelines and unpacking why these customs matter. Through it all, he blends laughter, empathy, scripture, and solid Catholic teaching—sometimes practical, sometimes deeply personal, always direct. Ryan (email) – The priest skipped over the Epiclesis (03:15) G (16-years-old) - My mom says I can't have a phone. She got that from you. Why can’t teenagers have phones? (08:24) Kevin - How do I know if I have an addiction to end times prophecies? (14:45) Email - We recently tried to purchase a flip phone without internet; however, each flip phone we found was either rather expensive or had the capacity to connect to the internet. Do you have an any phone recommendations? (21:29) John – My wife stopped going to confession. She doesn’t believe in it anymore. (24:36) Vincent (Email) – When I took world religious in college, I had a professor who claimed Jesus never claimed to be God. I know this definitely to not be true. So recently I have a new coworker who was a former protestant, and now an atheist who repeated this same claim. All I could tell him in the moment was about Jesus and woman at the well. What are some other good bible verses or books I could point to for him? (34:39) Greg – At a wedding mass, the priest talked about the new order of new nuptial masses. The priest saying that fathers can no longer walk brides down the aisle because that’s rooted in archaic chauvinistic practices. (41:36) This is a Previously Aired episode from 06/02/2025

Listeners call in with everything from questions about running a business without a smartphone to the heavy realities of growing old, wondering about the afterlife, or converting to Catholicism when the stakes are personal and raw. A surprise appearance from Hugh Grant’s thoughts on tech distractions slips in, and stories unfold—some heartfelt, some funny, all woven with genuine concern and encouragement as Patrick brings warmth and clarity with every discussion. Kyle – I think vast majority of kids can get by without smart phone (01:42) Audio: Hugh Grant on childhood addiction to tech (07:29) Elizabeth – The brother of my husband hasn’t been to mass in a long time. How might we convince him to go? (14:23) Jim - Matthew 11:12 references heaven being stormed by violence. What does this mean? (24:24) Gabriel - I am on my way to becoming a Catholic, but my family are very devout Baptists. How can I approach them about my conversion? (30:25) John - Can you help me understand what happened to the people who lived in Israel before the Jewish people? What happened to them? (40:52) This is a Previously Aired episode from 06/02/2025

Patrick fields hard-hitting listener questions on why prayer matters if God knows everything, pulling in St. Thomas Aquinas and the nature of time, then takes on raw, personal pleas, like guiding a friend lost in adult entertainment, suggesting persistent prayer and spiritual strategies drawn from the saints. Unexpected details surface: communion’s brief presence in the body, awkward parish controversies, and callers eager for faith, grounding the episode in the messy, human search for hope and clarity. Audio: Montage of past presidents saying "no bomb for Iran" (01:32) Audio: Jerry Seinfeld – I’m Jewish and experienced a missile attack from Gaza (02:40) Elizabeth - Why is prayer important if God already knows what we are going to do? (05:41) Nora - My dear friend doesn't like religion. She is living in sin, what can I say to help her? (23:19) Bob - Why did Jesus come 2024 years ago? Why not 500 or 1000 years ago? Also, how long does the presence of Christ persist? (36:28) Sean - What is your take on pride masses in the Catholic Church? (44:56) Will – How long does the real presence exists in the body after taking Communion? (48:13)

Patrick offers thoughtful Catholic advice, fields passionate questions about sacraments, spiritual authority, and healing, and responds directly to callers with both encouragement and occasional gentle pushback. Grandma (email) – What Bible would you recommend to my 21-year-old grandson who is interested in becoming a Catholic? (00:50) Mary - I work in a big retail place and a group of women acting weird came in wanting to pray over people. Is this something I need to be concerned about? (05:44) Kimberly - The Eucharist: What about the fact that this is not just a physical state but a spiritual state? (10:20) Kim - You are causing division. I heard the comment about people praying over other people. I feel offended by Catholic radio rejecting charismatic gifts and the Holy Spirit. (13:49) Saul (email) - Can theosis occur with a Spiritual Communion besides the regular way of receiving Communion/Eucharist and is there a difference of degree? (18:29) Andrew (email) - I came across your Wikipedia page and it mentions that you used to be in the Coast Guard and an electrical engineer. Are either of these true? Sheila (email) - St. Monica did not get Augustine baptized as an infant at that time, but why? Was it because of the “fad” at the time to delay it because of sin? How long did this practice last and when did it end? Michael - According to Jesus, laying on of hands can be effective. Are we dismissing this a little too lightly? (26:29) Jeff - I have heard that as a lay person, if you lay hands on a person, you could become possessed. Is this true? (37:22) Jen - What do the words of the Centurion that we repeat at Mass mean? (41:45)

Patrick fields heartfelt questions about Catholic burial practices, the wounds of loss, finding hope amid cultural turmoil, and the history of the Knights of Columbus, all while offering concrete encouragement drawn from tradition and stories of saints. Henry - Can Freemasons be buried in a Catholic cemetery? (02:19) Sophia - I am calling to praise The Patrick Madrid Show. I thought you did a great job addressing what the point of prayer is. (06:36) Steven - Why is the world so chaotic these days? (18:21) Wyatt - Charismatic movement: Why do people lift their hands with the priests during the Our Father? Jim - Do Freemasons believe in the Catholic faith or are they separate from that? (30:23) Maritza (email) - There is an infiltration of Protestant belief and teachings in my parish. (37:43) Aaron - Does Holy Water expire and what would a person do with it if it does? (40:09) Gale - The angry women who called on Tuesday sounded a lot like how I used to sound. (46:12) Leslie - My dad was a Freemason. Is he in Purgatory or Hell? (48:59)

With callers bringing up everything from secular music’s potential spiritual risks to the struggles and meaning of being “a man after God’s own heart,” Patrick’s insights zigzag between humor, candor, and heartfelt encouragement. Unexpected stories, references to timely Vatican II documents, and sharp observations keep every answer fresh and unvarnished. Marie (email) – How do I get Relevant Radio prayer cards? (01:51) Yvonne - What Bible do you pray with? (08:17) Angie - Talking with an Evangelical friend about John. She takes John 6 symbolically. Are we supposed to take this literally? (10:11) June – What does it mean when in scripture it says that God calls David a man after His own heart? (20:29) Nancy (email) - If someone has never been a Catholic, or hasn't ever been taught/studied the Catholic faith, is Heaven impossible? (26:46) Eric – Yesterday, a caller was complaining about you listening to the Beatles. I do enjoy secular music too. What does the Church teach on this? (34:11)

Patrick guides listeners through raw, unfiltered conversations—men open up about personal failings, past trauma, and the daily grind of resisting temptation while clinging to faith. He responds with gritty, practical spiritual tools: the rosary for fortitude, guardian angels for tough moments, and advice that cuts through both shame and confusion. Matters of trust, marriage across faiths, and the burdens families carry fuel his advice, always returning to hope and relentless honesty. Steve – How can I know that I am a man after God's heart? What else can I do? (00:38) Karla (email) – Should I talk to my boyfriend’s family that I have become a Catholic? (21:55) Joshua – I’m looking for a good Catholic woman. How can I find one who is modest? Not many women go to Church where I live. Sometimes I take it personally because I am alone. (28:20) Patrick in Florida – I don’t get the animosity towards our President. What's up with Catholics denigrating him? (40:47) Matt - Custody of the eyes: relying on your guardian angels works 100 percent! (46:19)

Patrick encourages men and women grappling with lust to focus on modesty, purity, and self-control in today’s world. He fields a deeply personal call about grief, the ache of unanswered prayers, and the daily effort to pursue virtue, offering compassion, practical wisdom, and the rock-solid hope found in Scripture and community. Sudden moments of humor and heartfelt support blend with advice on modest dress, addiction battles, and the sacred duty to lift up one another—whether that means praying for strangers or connecting a hurting listener with the Knights of Columbus. Laurie - I just wanted to encourage men in custody of eyes. The world, flesh and devil are trying to get us to forget who we are. Men, you are made for this. (01:41) Lisa - The Bible says ask and you shall receive. Did you have any words of comfort for those who don’t get their prayers answered? (06:12) Paul - I agree with you about lust addiction. Praying a daily Rosary and having custody of the eyes helps. I rely on the strength of my guardian angel. (14:07) Katie (email) – Women, please dress modestly. We can help the fight. (20:29) Robert - Custody of the eyes: I turn away and thank God for their beauty instead of ruminating on it. (21:20) Janet – It used to bother me a great deal when I saw women scantily clad. I confessed my anger. I am always praying for them when I see them, it really relieves me of anxiety and angst. (22:08) Ben - CS Lewis’ Screwtape Letters helped me mentally with lust. (24:47) Tom – I have Cerebral Palsy and am being mistreated where I live. How can I deal with this without falling into sin? (28:05) Maria – The friend of my grandson dresses very skimpy. I told him I didn’t like how she was dressed. My family was upset with me for saying this. (39:52) Lisette - My daughter received Voodoo dolls as gift (43:53)

Image via bella1105 / Shutterstock. Patrick Madrid and Producer Cyrus just served up a Best of the Week moment on The Patrick Madrid Show, and it’s one of those “wait… what??” stories that will make you think twice about what you come across online. Here’s the scoop: The Email That Sparked It All: Mike from Arizona wrote in with a head-scratcher. He stumbled upon a YouTube video claiming to be a speech from Pope Leo. He asked: “Wait, is this even real?” So naturally, he turned to Patrick Madrid. Grok: The AI Detective Patrick and Cyrus took Mike’s link and dropped it into Grok, a snazzy AI-powered search tool. They asked: “Hey Grok, is this video real… or AI fakery?” Grok’s verdict: “AI-generated.” Does It Sound Like Pope Leo XIV? Just because something sounds good, doesn’t mean it’s legit. Cyrus hit the nail on the head: “It’s so easy to fall into the trap of seeing something online that affirms what I already think.” Even if the message is doctrinally fine, using a fake voice to deliver it is misleading. Truth deserves honesty, not a holy deepfake. “Fictitious Pope Leo”? One funny twist: Grok called Pope Leo a “fictitious figure.” Patrick and Cyrus responded: “Uhh... he is literally the Pope." So yeah, even Grok has some news to catch up on. Verify Everything Patrick borrowed a gem from Ronald Reagan: “Trust... but verify.” Then tweaked it for our times: “Actually... don’t trust. Just verify.” Especially when it comes to flashy online content with sacred-sounding messages. Wanna Chime In? Send your questions to patrick@relevantradio.com He might just crack your case next.

Patrick Madrid takes on a question that a lot of Catholics wrestle with today... "Can I go to a wedding that’s not valid in the eyes of the Church?" Think: same-sex weddings, remarriages without annulments, Catholics marrying outside the Church, etc... Now, Patrick’s not into the “grin and bear it, go anyway for family unity” thing. His gold standard is St. John the Baptist, who literally lost his head rather than support an invalid marriage. But the heart of the episode? A powerful letter from a grandma to her granddaughter, explaining why she can't attend her wedding...not out of hate, but out of deep, eternal, radical LOVE. Let’s just say this is the kind of letter that leaves a mark. THE LETTER: Dear sweet granddaughter, I love you and that will never change. But part of loving you is caring more for your eternal soul than your perceived temporary happiness. I wouldn't be loving you the way Christ calls me to love you if I attend something that celebrates your open rebellion against God, which will lead to His wrath being brought down upon you. Colossians 3:6 says that because of things like sexual immorality, 'the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience.' I love you so much that I want you to be saved from God's wrath. Therefore, I can't participate in a celebration that demonstrates how you deserve it. You may not see this as love right now because I'm sure my words hurt. Do you remember the time you ran into the street as a child when cars were coming? I swept you up and spanked you as a reminder to not run into the street. You didn't like that at the time. It hurt you and you weren't real happy with me in that moment. You didn’t speak to me for a little while and that wasn’t easy on a grandmother’s heart. I know my actions didn't feel loving to you in that moment, but they were out of a deeper love for you than you could understand. The pain you experienced was meant to be a warning that if you run in the street you're going to die. Would it have been more loving to watch you run in the street just because you thought it was fun and gave you momentary happiness? Some will tell you that my absence at this ceremony is a lack of love and shows that I'm just judgmental. Nothing could be further from the truth. As painful as it will be for both of us, my absence is to communicate to you how MUCH I love you. I love you so much that I'm willing to sacrifice some aspects of our temporal relationship for your eternal well-being. The street you’re about to run into is far more deadly than the one you ran into that afternoon when you were a child. No one would've called me loving if I had just sat there and watched you then. Those people would’ve been right if I had watched you then, and I would be wrong to watch you now. I cannot sit there and watch you play in a far more dangerous street. I wish I could sweep you up and pull you out of this current street. But you’re no longer a little child; you’re a grown woman and have to make your own choices. But the consequences of running in this current street are far more dangerous than the street you ran into as a child. I can’t sweep you up and pull you out now, but I also can’t sit and just watch you run into oncoming traffic. I believe my presence could be far more dangerous to you than my absence. I fear that my presence might communicate to you that the street you're playing in isn't as bad as it really is. If this causes a separation between us, my grandmother's heart will hurt. But my love as a Christian grandmother must rise above my familial emotions. I pray my absence will cause you to realize how dangerous your choice is and that any separation between us doesn’t even begin to compare to being eternally separated from God. At celebrations, I want to smile, laugh, and have tears of joy. If I attend this ceremony, none of those things would be possible. I don’t want to sit there downcast and crying tears of sadness. So, when you look out and see my absence, I want you to know that I am not sitting at home angry or in a judgmental spirit. I will be home weeping, praying, and asking God to open your eyes to your sin and bring you to repentance. This is not because I think I’m better than you. I am as much in need of God's saving grace as you are. I too once played in the street of sin and thought I was okay. I thought that because God’s wrath had not yet poured down on me that it never would. I mistook God’s kindness to withhold His immediate wrath as tacit approval of me. What I didn’t know was that God’s kindness to withhold His wrath, that I deserved to be immediately poured out upon me, was meant to lead me to repentance. And God loved me enough to send someone into my life to tell me the truth about my sin so that I might be saved from His coming wrath. Someone loved me enough to confront me, help me see my sin for what it is, and share the gospel with me. They warned me of God’s coming wrath. They showed me how God sent His Son Jesus to die in my place upon the cross and pay for my sins. They told me how Jesus not only died, but He rose again from the grave and defeated death so that I could be delivered from the penalty of death that I deserved because of my sin. And they told me I needed to turn from sin and turn to Jesus as my Lord and Savior. You’ve heard me tell you this truth since you were a child. How many times did I tuck you in and tell you of the love of Jesus and quote John 3:16? I continue to beg you to turn from your sin and come to Jesus. Whatever perceived happiness you feel in that ceremony and the relationship you're in will be fleeting. But if you turn from your sin and come to Christ for salvation, you will receive eternal peace and joy that no one can take from you. If you go forward with this ceremony, I won’t be in that room. But I will always love you and be longing for you to turn from sin and come to Christ for salvation. The truth is, I love you so much that I won’t lie to you, either directly or indirectly, about the dangers of playing in the street of sin. Know that I love you and will long for the day when you see my actions as being like Jesus - to seek and to save the lost. In true loving affection, Nana Patrick was blown away by the letter. He noted that while the letter didn’t specify the exact situation, it could apply to: -A same-sex "wedding" -A remarriage after divorce with no annulment -A Catholic marrying outside the Church without following the canonical form Whatever the case, the core truth remains: Real love doesn’t play nice with lies. Real love tells the truth, even when it costs something. Patrick reminded you of1 John 4:18: “Perfect love casts out fear.” This grandma is fearless. She’s not afraid to hurt feelings to save a soul. That is perfect love.

Patrick questions the flood of AI-generated videos claiming to feature messages from Pope Leo, revealing how quickly deepfakes can confuse even the most faithful. He gives listeners a hands-on crash course in spotting digital fakery using Grok and ChatGPT, while mixing in a dose of skepticism with humor, Beatles AI tracks, and practical faith advice. Trust no one at first glance, Patrick insists—because these days, even the truth needs a background check. Mike (email) – How do we know if a video of Pope Leo is real or fake? (00:42) Donna (email) - I was told "Revelations isn't in your bible because Catholics don't believe in the rapture." (09:48) Patrick shares emails about A.I. videos and how to tell if something is real or computer generated (20:40) Email - I just learned my father-in-law doesn't believe in confessing to a priest. Can you please recommend a book or resources I can give him to help explain why it's proper to confess to a priest instead of just praying to God? Dennis (email) - The biggest danger of A.I. videos is that we can get accustomed to these messages, assuming they're legitimate (30:12) Frank - I discovered errors in AI searches. AI will just pull from whatever. (32:29) Patrick on the quality of Beatles A.I. music (38:23) George - Is there an order to the Trinity and would it be sacrilegious to describe this order? (44:54)