The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick opens the episode 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)

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)

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 provides 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)

Patrick gives practical guidance for Catholics facing challenging conversations with Mormon missionaries, unpacking the "Great Apostasy" claim and recommending specific resources for those discussions. He welcomes Tim Glemkowski, who shares candid thoughts about his new show, family life, and staying faithful amid modern pressures. Throughout, Patrick fields calls on being denied Communion on the tongue, whether moderate drinking or marijuana use is sinful, and what type of baptism gift to give a Protestant teen. Todd (email) – I feel the entire Legislative Branch has failed in their mission (01:51) Email from Texas – LDS and the great apostasy (04:17) Article by Patrick Madrid: Why Catholics Reject the Mormon “Great Apostasy” Theory - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/why-catholics-reject-the-mormon-great There’s a new show coming to Relevant Radio: The Tim Glemkowski Show. Tim stops by to talk to Patrick about what his new show is all about. Premieres on Monday at 12:30pm Central! (12:45) Maria - I was denied Holy Communion on the tongue. What should I say in response to this? (20:10) Jessica - Why is drinking, smoking marijuana, or cigarettes not a sin? Isn't self-harm a sin? (27:38) Is Drinking Alcohol a Sin? What the Bible Actually Says About Wine, Strong Drink, and Drunkenness – by Patrick Madrid - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/is-drinking-alcohol-a-sin Joshua - What is the focal point in a Catholic Church supposed to be? (38:01) Meredith - What gift should I give to a non-Catholic for a Protestant Baptism? (44:22)

Patrick explores faith questions, responding to listeners with Scripture, tradition, and personal reflections. He tackles topics like Jesus’ suffering, the Catholic view of salvation, practical fasting advice, and recommends books for deeper understanding. Conversations range from probing theological mysteries to the everyday challenges faced by believers. Email – Why would Jesus have to suffer? (00:53) Lisa – Couldn’t Jesus have done it a different way? (13:23) Patrick recommends and shares some passages from “The Incarnate Lord: A Thomistic Study in Christology” by Thomas Joseph White OP (18:48) Penny - I am reading Frank Sheed's “Theology For Beginners”. How do I read multiple books at one time? (25:45) Rick - Jesus says, “Today you will be with me in paradise” and he also rose in three days. Can you explain how those statements are consistent with what we belief? (29:54) Felix - Do Protestants make it to heaven? (33:42) Richard - If Jesus wasn't crucified, what would have happened? What if God knew that Jesus would have been accepted by everyone? (42:55) David - My family is stressed out due to job changes. It's hard for me to focus on my Lenten fast. What can I do? (45:47)

Patrick answers heartfelt calls on fasting during personal turmoil, interfaith marriage worries, and what it truly means to follow Christ amid conflicting family and church influences. He unpacks Catholic teachings on debt, the priesthood of Melchizedek, and salvation outside the Church, often folding in passionate reflections on Protestant and Catholic divisions. Raw emotion surges as stories mix with doctrine, creating an atmosphere of both encouragement and tough truth. Patrick continues his conversation with David, talking about how hard it is to stick with Lenten promises in the unrelenting fog of heavy stress (00:29) Maria - Is it a sin to go into debt? (03:47) Mary - My daughter-in-law has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She always flips the script. How can I be charitable in this situation? (06:39) Jeff - You were talking about Protestant's being saved. I am concerned because I have some great Protestant friends. (11:27) Hugo - What is the will of the Father? (21:06) Vanessa - Protestants say different sacraments are just symbols. How is that not against us? (33:01) Chuck - What is the priesthood of Melchizedek? Jesus became a priest of Melchizedek after he rose from the dead. (41:13) Bridget - My adult Catholic son said he would marry a good Christian Protestant woman. How can I guide my son? (46:26)

Patrick answers questions about Holy Communion, mortal sin, and concupiscence, all while sharing personal stories and practical advice with callers from all walks of life. Genuine curiosity sparks conversations about reverence at Mass, the role of the Holy Spirit, and Marian doctrine. Complex theology, everyday faith, odd moments at the altar; Patrick brings it all together, offering clarity and encouragement. Laura (email) - How should we react after receiving the eucharist? (01:01) Paul - When you commit a mortal sin, does the Holy Spirit leave you? (09:17) Kip - I am an acolyte studying to become a deacon. During Communion, one of the people came up to me with two hosts. What should I have done? (17:17) Michelle - People that don't take the Blood of Christ really upsets me. What are your thoughts? (21:37) Patrick article: You're Not Getting All of Jesus? The Gasp-Inducing Question About Holy Communion That Even Some Lifelong Catholics Misunderstand - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/youre-not-getting-all-of-jesus (26:42) Anna - Did Mary have concupiscence? (27:52) Connie (email) – Are hunger and tiredness a form of concupiscence? (38:15) Gwen (email) - Orthodox say they were the original Christian Church established by Jesus, Himself. I say Catholicism was. What is the truth? (42:31) Victor - My mother is in the final stages of life. She has had mental illness for decades. Would it be advisable to have her receive the Extreme Unction (the anointing of the sick) sacrament again? (46:18)

Patrick offers guidance on Catholic teachings regarding confession, anointing of the sick, and honoring loved ones through burial and cremation, weaving in practical advice and Church doctrine with his signature warmth and empathy. Plus, listeners share personal journeys of faith, seek advice on improving their prayer life, and explore the mysteries of suffering and redemption. Kathy – The Abortion Pill Rescue Network (01:09) Delphi (email) - Just pretend that you HAD to be something other than Catholic. Not counting Episcopalian, which denomination would you choose? (06:41) Jesusita - I struggle with forgiving my father. I need help. How can I do this? What resources does the Church offer? (08:28) Kyle (email) – Do you have any recommendations on how to improve my personal prayer life? (13:58) Marie - My oldest sister passed away two years ago. I recently obtained some of her ashes. Can I bury her ashes? (22:27) Mary Jo – What is a victim soul? (24:31) Meredith (15-years-old) - I went to my first Confession and felt rushed. Was it valid? (29:46) Alex (email) – Is it recommended that Catholics be buried in a Catholic cemetery? (34:59) Alan (email) - I have a nephew who was cremated, and they divided up his ashes amongst siblings and parents. I am worried about his soul, but what about St Maximilian Kolbe? Were his ashes buried in a common grave? (37:07) Jan - I was not blessed with a child, but I will say this, when I hold my dog and look into those adoring, trusting, beautiful eyes, I think I glimpse exactly what you were talking about when you referred to your youngest grandchild Pat - Is Anointing of the Sick for the elderly appropriate? (39:59) Linda - Would it be appropriate to be buried with my husband? (44:52) Lisa - I am a lifelong Catholic and don't understand why Jesus had to suffer and die as he did. Why couldn't God just correct the bad? (46:36)

Patrick answers questions about the Catholic Sacrament of the Sick, sorting through misconceptions while offering personal anecdotes, listener stories, and practical advice on everything from handling blessed objects to struggles with faith and prayer. He fields heartfelt stories of addiction, mental health, and spiritual journeys, linking Catholic teaching, scriptural wisdom, and honesty as he responds to complex issues, including who can receive communion and how saints perceive our prayers. Cindy – Shouldn’t those who are alcoholics still be allowed the Anointing of the Sick? (00:32) Bianca - I just converted to Catholicism and was really sick last year. I believe Anointing of the Sick helped me when I had stroke. (05:05) Rita - What do I do with old Saint Joseph medals and other items that have been blessed when I want to get rid of them? (11:50) John - My understanding of prayer is that only God can hear our thoughts. Do we need to pray to saints verbally because they can't hear it? (17:00) Article by Patrick Madrid: Any Friend of God’s Is a Friend of Mine: The Biblical Case for the Intercessory Role of Mary and the Saints - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/any-friend-of-gods-is-a-friend-of Mark – What do you think about what Tom Zimmer said about Donald Trump in 1980? (20:31) Mary - Is there more than one kind of Sacrament of the Sick? At our Church, anybody with a sickness is invited to come. (27:22) Susan - I used God's name in vain. Do I need to go back to Confession? (30:40) Monica - I found someone's ashes at a Thrift store. We ended up organizing burial of these ashes. (35:54) Norman - I was struggling with Transubstantiation. They are telling me to take Communion but I feel hypocritical about it. What do I do? (38:26)

Patrick explores a viral exchange claiming an AI would convert to Christianity, reading out the AI’s arguments for faith and then questioning their authenticity with sharp skepticism. The conversation veers into the quirks of AI responses, faith’s complexity, with Patrick pushing past surface answers and testing the tech directly. Patrick and Cyrus talk about the very quick pass A.I. chat programs are evolving. (00:48) “I asked Claude if it Would Convert to Christianity—Here's What It Said” - https://x.com/BitcoinUndisc/status/2030517880689766618 (02:23) Patrick and Cyrus ask Claude if it really wrote this statement. (20:43) James - My adult daughter, in her mid-20s, is not going anywhere in life. I am unhappy with how she is treating her mother. How can I handle this without making it worse? (35:19) Grace - One of my older daughters, who is 36 and living under our roof, met a young man online and says she won’t get married in the Catholic Church and doesn't believe in the Catholic faith. What can we do? (41:21)

Patrick answers listener questions about family struggles, moral decisions, faith and science, and Church authority, offering honest guidance rooted in Catholic teaching. The episode jumps from emotional calls on elder care and ethical dilemmas to sharp debates about sacraments and tradition, then pivots to engaging commentary on how faith interacts with scientific thinking, sharing insights from bishops and Catholic scholars. Emily – Do I have an obligation to help my grandmother who might be being exploited? (00:33) Eleanore - What is the boundary for parents to allow their kids to get piercings. Is it a sin for us to allow this? (07:46) Joanna - If priest can celebrate Mass in mortal sin, why can’t a lay person receive in a state of mortal sin? (14:48) Patrick share’s Bishop Earl Fernandes’ article, “Faith and Science Are Not Enemies — and Young People Need to Hear It” (20:31) Clancy - I asked Grok the question: “Who is more faithful to Jesus Christ, Eastern Orthodoxy or Catholicism” (38:04) Granger - Where do you get the rule of faith in the Bible? If I say tradition, isn’t that like saying the same thing? (46:17)

Patrick takes listeners through questions of tradition and scriptural authority, responding directly to callers wrestling with Calvinist perspectives, confession in Orthodox churches, and the moral limits of self-sacrifice and war. He pulls in personal stories, sharp debate memories, and practical advice about the Eucharist and confession, threading clarity through every response. Patrick continues his conversation with Granger, from the end of the last hour, talking about where tradition gets its authority (00:21) John - Can my Catholic son go to an Orthodox Church for a Confession? (16:11) Anne - I wondered where I could look in the Catechism or somewhere else about ending my life by donating vital organs? (21:46) Sandra - A consecrated host fell on the floor. The communicant picked it up, but the spot on the floor was not covered. (34:52) Steven - Can you compare Matthew 5:28 and supporting a war that is unjust as defined by the Catholic Church? For example, is it a sin to support a war in my thoughts? (38:00) Reuben - I love Relevant Radio and I listen every day! (47:04)

Patrick answers real questions, sometimes raw, sometimes philosophical, about faith, technology’s pressures on youth, and the messy reality of supporting family amid major decisions. Elizabeth (email) – I love the Catholic faith, LOVE it. That said, it drives me crazy, because one priest says one thing, another priest says another thing, parishioners contradict each other, and I end up getting all mixed up. (01:40) Karen - Have you heard about Bella Dodd. Is she the reason that thousands of Communist priests got into the priesthood? (17:18) Patrick shares an email and comments on the challenges young people have with smart phones and “The Message” constantly being shoved onto them (27:26) Daniel - How can I think through the objection that laws like gravity, and thermodynamics, are not caused in and of themselves? (32:25) Molly - My brother is living with his girlfriend and is almost engaged. How can I help him? (45:40)

Unexpected humor flashes through discussions of confession anxiety, spiritual challenges in the home, and quirky moments like Taco Tuesday or musings on Jerry Seinfeld and AI. His responses range from gentle encouragement for families in spiritual distress to clear answers for scrupulous or worried souls, always blending warmth with practical wisdom. Patrick continues his conversation with Molly from the end of the last hour. Her little brother is planning on getting engaged but is already living with his girlfriend (01:15) John - My daughter was 9 years old, and they were teaching the Big Bang Theory like it was the Gospel. The teacher argued with my daughter about God and sent her to the principal's office. (07:10) Katie (email) - Which sins require confession and which can be resolved through direct prayer? (11:18) Emily - Do you have any advice for a 9-year-old boy who is really nervous about his first Confession? (22:51) Matt - I feel like my family is being spiritually attacked. What should we do? (30:34) Bridget (email) - Glass door in the confessional? (39:26) Annie - How do I react in the Confessional when the priest doesn't give me Penance and says he doesn't have time to talk to me? (45:13)

Patrick explores spiritual communion during crises, answers questions about confession’s role in everyday faith, and reflects on the struggles faced by parents of transgender children, weaving compassion into candid advice. He recommends practical spiritual books, explains the Socratic method for conversations, and responds to concerns about Catholic ministry eligibility. Taco Tuesday humor and thoughtful, real-life stories fill the episode with both encouragement and honest talk. Patrick in Denver (email) - If I’m in a state of mortal sin, can I still make an act of spiritual communion? (00:40) Katy (email) – Should we confess last times sins if we don’t have any new sins to confess? (03:01) Patrick reads and responds to an email asking about the lack of mental hospitals while homelessness and drug addiction are on the rise (08:32) Candance (email) – What does it mean to Surrender to Christ? (10:03) Email – My niece has come out as transgender. (20:01) Paul (email) – I was given a protestant bible. Should I return it or give it away? (24:29) Evan (email) – Why would we care if anyone goes to Heaven if we’re going to be happy there without them? (29:28) Penelope - I am a parent of a transgender kid. We parents are also grieving. (34:36) Joseph - My friend's wife doesn't go to Confession at all and serves as a Eucharistic minister. How can I address this? (42:10)

In Hour 1 of The Patrick Madrid show, Patrick discusses the following with callers: Anonymous wants to come back during Lent while living with her husband as brother and sister. Sandra asks about the stages of Purgatory and whether they can be skipped, and also whether her elderly father can receive Communion at home. Gabriel raises a concern about a bar that was once a chapel and is now storing alcohol in the tabernacle. Maria asks about baptism of desire and where to find it in the Catechism. Emails from Glen and Preston cover questions about the Second Amendment and why God allows people to be born with disabilities. Finally, Kathy asks whether Sundays during Lent count as part of Lent. Patrick also mentions the book "The Handbook of Indulgences, Norms and Grants" published by Catholic Book Publishing. (00:55) Email – Anonymous: I was a cradle Catholic and went to Confession after 40 years of being away from the Church. My current husband and I live together as brother and sister. How can I come home to the Church during Lent? (6:19) Sandra - Can you skip the stages of Purgatory? I read that there are 3 stages of purgatory. Break 1 (21:42) Gabriel - What happens to deconsecrated chapels and tabernacles? We went to a bar which used to be a chapel and they stored alcohol in the tabernacle. (25:51) Email – Jennifer: Please continue to reiterate that kids don’t need cell phones Break 2 (39:42) Email – Glen: A question about the 2nd Amendment and safeguards. (43:32) Kathy – Are Sundays during Lent count as part of Lent?

In Hour 2 of the Patrick Madrid Show, callers discussed an array of topics. Patrick read from Fr. Mark Clark addressing the validity of marriage according to Canon 1108, and an email from Ephrem asked whether Our Lady of Guadalupe was pregnant a second time. Susan called to ask how to explain to a fallen-away Catholic that we are judged on our own life rather than the life of Jesus. Patrick also addressed whether sins that have been properly repented of will be brought up again by Jesus at the Final Judgement. (01:06) Email – About the validity of marriage. Patrick reads from Fr. Mark Clark to addressing this situation according to Canon 1108. (6:49) Susan - I would like to talk about ways people can give back to their community in more ways than just litter removal which you talked about last week. Break 1 (18:49) Susan - How do you explain to a fallen away Catholic that when we die we are judged on our life not on the life of Jesus? Break 2 (35:51) Patrick - If you repented of your sins does Jesus bring up those sins again? (45:35) Email – Ephrem – Was Our Lady of Guadalupe pregnant a second time?

On today's Patrick Madrid show, how can we respond to people who justify judging others using 1 Corinthians 5:12? While Hazel's friend might be playing biblical badminton, Patrick has a definitive answer for her. Can you "name it and claim it": hear wise words Patrick has to say about the Protestant practice of claiming and how it is not Catholic. Finally, does the Catholic Church believe that there should be a 3rd Temple built in Gaza? Patrick provides the facts. Hazel - I have a friend who is evangelical and is judging other people who post on social media and she quotes 1st Corinthians 5:12 to justify herself. How do I respond? Viola - Can we claim God's word that says we can trust God or was that just for the time that the words were written? Where did Cain's descendants settle? Sandy - my husband is working on getting marriage annulled and what happens to our current marriage if he does not receive nullity in first one? Break 1 Email – Anne – A mistaken notion about openness to life and each marital act. Email – Allan: Is having a survey about the Church leadership judging people? Is this a good idea? Marixa - One of my sons is joining charismatic sector of church? what does that mean? Carol - Can i take communion after a divorce? Jason - What is the Third Temple that i have heard should be built in Gaza? Break 2 Charity - daughter looking into bone marrow transplant because of cancer and was recommended that she save eggs - what is church teaching on this? Terry - follow up-survey pastor - why isn't the pastor surveying people who left? Email – Felicia: Why should my son who no longer practices his faith be married as a Catholic?

On today's Hour 1 of The Patrick Madrid show, Patrick discusses the situation with the Eastern Orthodox in response to an email, and an anonymous listener asks about her having to remove an IUD. Also, more on indulgences and how they work and speaking of regrets what happens if we acted outside of God's plan, and do we actually have a decision in what direction our lives take? (00:56) Patrick talks about the Eastern Orthodox in response to an email. (11:54) Email – Anonymous: I have had an IUD for the past 5 years. As I have grown in my relationship with the Lord, I realize this is a grave sin and am scheduling it to be removed. Can I go to Confession before removal or do I have to wait? Break 1 (21:10) Email – What are indulgences and how do they work? (28:30) Email – Triss: You often speak about the Catholic Church being the one being founded by Christ. Break 2 (37:14) Therese - My god-daughter has a birthday during holy week, how can we celebrate that? (41:52) Email – Alyssa: I was listening to that call from Sharon who regretted turning down the man at a dance. At what point are we acting in God’s plan or outside of God’s plan? How much of our lives are up to us?

On Hour 2 of today's show, Patrick talked about a variety of caller and listener questions including: Ross asked whether his children could participate as flower girl and ring-bearer in his goddaughter's wedding. Jeanine asked how Jesus could pray to God if He Himself is God, and one moral, questioning whether it is acceptable to reduce her work hours to care for her grandchildren in exchange for cash from her daughter. Chuck wrestled with whether he should join the Catholic Church if he does not agree with all of its teachings and practices. Finally, Chris expressed concern about an LGBT workshop being offered by a parish within his archdiocese and asked how he should respond. (00:28) Ross - My God daughter is baptized Catholic and getting married in a protestant church. Can my children participate in the wedding as flower girl and ringbearer? (4:49) Jeanine - About when Jesus went into the desert and prayed to God. If He is God, why is He praying to Himself? I cut my work hours at work to help take care of my grandkids for Cash from my daughter, is that morally okay since I don't need to pay taxes on that? (12:36) Chuck – Should I join the Catholic Church if I don’t agree with everything they do? Break 1 (20:00) Email – Michelle: Why do we not practice Judaism as Catholics? (25:32) Email – Gail: Violent video games for children. Break 2 (36:40) Kimberly - Had the Jewish people accepted Christ for who he was, we would we still be Jewish? (38:03) Chris - A parish within my archdiocese is offering an LGBT workshop what am I supposed to do?

On Hour 3 of the Patrick Madrid show, Mark raised the question of whether Jewish people, who do not believe Christ is the Messiah, can attain heaven. Steve sought guidance on how to discuss Catholic beliefs with non-Catholic Christians who reject Catholicism. George offered a comment comparing Israel as a religious state to Muslim-majority states in the Middle East. Dave asked whether it was appropriate that he set up a prayer space for his Muslim brother-in-law during Ramadan. Carol shared that her community leaders are attempting to bring together religious and civic leaders to address shared issues, though she was uncertain whether it was a good idea. Finally, Aida asked how we can know that Jesus founded the Catholic Church. (00:38) Mark - The Jewish population don't believe that Christ is the Messiah. Does that mean they won't go to heaven when they die? (11:32) Steve - How do I speak with a Non catholic Christian about certain Catholic beliefs which they don't believe in? He doesn't want me to pray to St. Raphael for intersession, and I don't know how to respond. Break 1 (16:52) Miles - Iran could see a different school of thought among Muslims if USA doesn't handle the war well and I am nervous about that. (25:58) George - I want to make a comment about Israel religious state as opposed to Muslim states in middle east Break 2 (33:58) Dave - For Ramadan, I set up a prayer space for my brother-in-law is that okay? (38:33) Carol - Our community leaders are trying to get everybody together including religious leaders to talk about issues and I am not sure that it's a good idea. (42:10) Aida - How do we know Jesus made the Catholic Church? (44:38) Dolores - Temptation does not equal identity when it comes to homosexual. Any thoughts on this Patrick?

Patrick fields tough, personal questions about Catholic morality, including whether participation in military special forces can align with conscience, especially when lethal orders are at play. He also addresses concerns about valid sacraments, attending non-Catholic religious ceremonies, and the meaning of redemptive suffering, bringing stories from his own life and practical Church teachings into each call. Technical Errors – Everything is fine here. How are you? Joseph (14 years old) - Can a Catholic in good conscience be part of the Special Forces? (00:45) Ryan - I am in a quandary. Am I doing the right thing by getting a Baptism because I don’t remember my original Baptism? (12:50) Erica - Can I go to a bar mitzva? (25:11) Patrick in Trenton, NJ - When it comes to offering stuff up, can I not take pain meds and offer that up? (33:07)

Patrick answers questions about Catholic traditions, from consecrating homes, the boundaries of interfaith participation, and why priesthood is restricted to men, all while weaving in audience reflections about the effects of violence in media and games, personal anecdotes, and advice for gently inviting friends back to faith. Jordin - How does a common person consecrate themselves to St. Joseph? (00:32) Lucy (11-years-old) - What is your opinion on violence in video games? (02:42) Gianna (10-years-old) - Why can’t girls be priests? (07:16) Sarah - If someone asks you to be a Godparent for a non-Catholic Christian religion, is that ok? Can Catholics celebrate Hanukkah? (12:13) George - What can I write to my friends about the Woman at the well? I am trying to motivate Catholic friends who are not practicing. (17:01) *Elena (email) - We were surrounded by violent shows, but I don't recall anyone freaking out about it. It was normal. And no one (or at least not many) turned out to be violent. What's the difference today? (21:56) Patrick and Cyrus talk about the dangers of violent video games and movies (25:16) Rae – We grew up respecting guns. These days, children don’t have that training. (34:38) David – We watched Bugs Bunny cartoons where there was violence and we turned out ok. (37:22) Heidi - I have a friend who was raised Catholic and not been to Church for several years. How can I convince her she does need to go to Confession? (38:08) Tom - I am seeking wisdom and insight. Is it a legitimate motivation to seek these things to avoid misery? (43:15)

Patrick answers heartfelt questions about forgiveness, struggling with regret, and the meaning of faith amid family differences, drawing on scripture and experience to bring clear, personal advice. He explores biblical symbolism around Adam and Christ, addresses confusion over Jesus’s appearance, distinguishes depression from despair, and even answers practical concerns about Catholic burial. Audio: A.I. always gets the last word (00:20) Devine (email) – I need advice about forgiving the same sin over and over again (03:06) Paul - I'd like to get your take on today's reading from Jeremiah 17:10. (07:22) Steve - If your friends and family are in hell, can we be happy in heaven? Also, how important is it to be buried in a Catholic cemetery? (13:53) Susan - Was Christ ever asleep as if he were taking a nap? (22:27) Anthony - In the Book of Isaiah, it talks about our Lord being unattractive. I have heard the opposite of this. What is the truth? (33:11) Sharon - What's the difference between depression and despair? (37:52)

Patrick points out that religious talk radio just overtook country music in popularity across the U.S, and ponders why interest in faith conversations rises while more Americans identify as non-religious. Religion Passes Country As America’s Most Common Radio Format (05:26) Over the past 35 years, the percentage of Americans who claim to be "non-religious" has increased by over 260% (14:26) Audio: Boys need their moms, and moms need their boys – young man realizes his mom will always see him as that little boy – https://x.com/eveforamerica/status/2029028891243798647 (20:01) Audio: “The Circumstances Of My Conception Do Not Determine My Worth As A Human Being” - https://x.com/EstieMaddie/status/2022291738665115833?s=20 (22:50) Adriana (email) – Could you explain what Purgatory is? How will you know when a soul reaches heaven? Madeline (email) – My parents lived into their 90’s and when they passed, I was happy for them. (39:03) Matt (email) - Could you please explain how we have original sin from Adam’s wrongdoing? (41:29) Mary - You were talking about Purgatory. Can you comment on receiving plenary indulgences for the dead? (46:03)

Patrick shares concrete insights on plenary indulgences, the unique role of infant cuddlers, and the necessity of intention in Catholic prayer. He moves from mothers’ emotional bonds to manuscript history and the Dead Sea Scrolls, never shying away from discussing grief, spiritual confusion, or the reality of maintaining faith in a tech-driven age. Guidance flows, resources surface, and questions on the confessional seal touch nerves most would overlook. Patrick continues his conversation with Mary from the end of the last hour about receiving plenary indulgences (00:50) Greg - Last week you had someone on talking about baptisms in a NICU. Volunteers need to hold babies. People can be infant cuddlers. (03:20) Kathleen - If you fulfill the requirement for a plenary indulgence, but you are not aware of it, do you still receive it? (05:36) Patrick shares some emails in response to the audio we played in the first hour from the young man talking about the importance of having a mom. It was so good, we played the audio again: https://x.com/eveforamerica/status/2029028891243798647 (08:21) Nicole – Where are the original manuscripts for the Gospels are kept? (14:11) Robin - My brother died by suicide 15 years ago. On a Catholic retreat, they said I had a bond to him that kept him from moving forward. Is this real? (23:03) Yolanda - If I want to teach systematic theology to children and teens, what books should I read? (28:37) Joyce - Is the requirement for the indulgence the intention of the Holy Father? (39:46) Bob - Our priest broke the seal of Confession with my daughter. What do I do? (43:12)

Patrick shares how to approach prayers for the Pope's intentions, and fields personal stories from callers about Catholic school discipline, from rulers, laughter, and respect. He moves between callers wrestling with faith, parish engagement, and the journey for Protestant ministers seeking ordination, drawing from memories that bounce between gentle humor and old wounds. Javier - What if the Holy Father is an anti-Pope? Will the plenary indulgence still count? (01:16) Rita - I think how Catholic schools used to operate affects why so many adults don't follow the faith: There used to be a lot of corporal punishment. (03:42) Stuart - I want to comment about being a fair-weather Catholic vs committed Catholics. Could a Protestant seminarian become a priest? (08:36) George - Regarding the sisters who taught at the elementary schools; I support the nuns. Some were overly ambitious, but on the whole, it was not like that. (20:53) Warren - I went to public School, and I got smacked and paddled. The principal owned a paddle and called it 'The Holy Ghost'. (24:21) Patrick shares some emails that have come in about getting “whacked” at school by nuns Judy – Comment on experiences in Catholic Schools regarding nuns with rulers. (28:57) Frank – Have you ever seen the Alfred Hitchcock program 'The Final Vow' about heroic sisters? Pamela – It’s good to put into consideration that there were no teacher aides and there were 50-60 kids in a classroom. The Nuns had a lot on her plate. (36:39) Jackie - The sisters that taught me were brutal. My husband didn’t have that same experience. (39:58) Mary Ann - I went through Catholic grammar school and college. Holy Cross nuns here never gave anyone a whack. They were great. (42:24) Janet (email) – What is your personal view of parishioners who fall asleep during Mass? (44:10) Frank - I like the Patrick Madrid show and am a US Marine. Sacred Heart and Franciscan nuns are the best and they prepared me for boot camp. (47:47)

Patrick shares listener reactions to choosing spouses based on sexual history while insisting virginity remains the ideal, yet compassion and forgiveness matter. Parenting stories, personal confessions, and questions about faith spark honest exchanges about repentance, purity, and the consequences of past decisions. Patrick responds to emails from listeners who disagreed with him on a topic that came up on yesterday’s program (00:35) Gail (email) - Only virgins need apply? (01:45) Followheart87 (email) - I'm shocked that you are pretty much consigning women with a sexual past to the dust bin. No one deserves to know our sins. NO ONE. (06:23) Jenna - As a mom of 7, I think it is beautiful that a man called in wanting a chaste woman. (17:38) Lisa (email) – This brings to mind Rahab. Rehab was chosen by God to be in the lineage of Christ. How amazing how he loves to redeem us. (22:02) Alexis (email) - This poor guy has a preference! He wants a certain type of woman who has lived a certain type of life. Good on him! Email - My husband had a pornography addiction prior to marriage for which he sought counseling at that time. I think we both assumed at the time we were married that he would be free from that addiction, but it has persisted for the last 15 years of our marriage. (24:01) Mark (email) - Why, during Mass, do we use a "Responsorial" Psalm rather than just reading the Psalm as they are in Scripture? (26:28) Jeff - About the Nicene Creed, why does it say that Jesus is 'born' of the Father? (36:18) Chandler (email) - How is Revelation 12 a good example that Mary was assumed into heaven if John recognized her whether she was assumed into heaven or not? Alan - Am I morally obligated to withhold my taxes from the demonic administration leading this country. (44:43)

Patrick answers questions about the soul after death, clarifies the Catholic teaching on the Assumption, and offers guidance for handling friendships with compassion and boundaries. He comments on breaking news from Iran, discusses thoughts about Prince and Tom Petty, and shares practical advice about taxes, indulgences, and trustworthy Bible apps for families. Mark (email) - If we can recognize each other when we are disembodied, does that mean we are actually instilled with some other supernatural "sense" upon death? (00:33) Manuel (email) - Regarding the emails (from the first hour), I understood that it’s not so much about the young man wanting to find the right young lady, it was more that you belittled women who have a sexual past, before marriage, through your comments. (04:19) Carmen (email) - Speaking of virginity being considered an abnormal and shunned way of living one's life… (06:15) Purple (email) - Since you believe that Jesus was assumed into heaven, can you please show me in the Bible where it says that "they all looked up and watched as Mary was taken up into heaven..." (07:48) Audio: Prince on the importance of playing the guitar (12:46) Dan - For people who don't want to pay taxes, just donate a bunch of money. If you donate $50,000, your taxes could be nearly paying zero. (14:05) The Assembly of Experts were all assembled in Qom to vote on the next ‘Supreme Leader’. And Israel just bombed them all. (18:39) Vivian - How can I forgive my friend who said very hurtful things to me. (20:30) Jose - You said that your dad was not a cussing person, and I know what he meant by that. (27:32) Elizabeth - Can we do something besides going to pilgrimage sites for the Jubilee Year of St. Francis? (30:00) Lauren (email) - I grew up Protestant and had an abortion when I was young and it absolutely weighs heavy on my heart especially as I’ve been going through my OCIA classes because I now realize I was putting myself before God, so it will be the very first thing I take to confession prior to my confirmation and first Eucharist. My question is, should I also tell my cradle Catholic spouse? (35:56) Jim - Is polygamy a sin? (38:55) Jen - Can you recommend a good Catholic Bible App for my teenage son? (40:51)

Patrick takes heartfelt calls on everything from Reiki and spiritual risks to concerns about finding authentically Catholic therapists for kids. He responds with straightforward advice on Mass etiquette, the practical and spiritual side effects of sin, and the challenges of Catholic-Orthodox unity, sprinkling in stories about the impact of bumper stickers and the joy of Taco Tuesday. Jen - My mother-in-law is trained in reiki and now hears angel voices and lives by what they tell her to do. (00:49) Eric - What is the proper thing to do at Mass after Communion while we wait for the priest to finish putting away the supplies? (06:39) Nicole - My son may have autism and ADHD. Do you know of any neurological psychologists who are Catholic and not LGBTQ? (09:51) Fred - My old missal says sinners who are forgiven still have to expiate these sins. What are these penalties that this is referring to? (12:33) Chris - How did the Church establish the liturgical years (A, B and C)? (22:47) Lyal - I am Greek Orthodox. We celebrate Easter on a different Calendar, and you celebrate on a Gregorian Calendar. Does this contradict the 3rd Ecumenical Council, and could we celebrate on the same date? (25:38) Thomas - I was posting a comment on Substack, and someone told me that I didn't have a right to say 'God bless you' because I don't have the authority. (35:52)

(2:51) Audio: Masih Aminejad on what's happening in Iran. (10:10) Greg - I get so many Catholic advertisements and Catholics asking for Money. Break 1 (15:50) Bill - When our popes make comments that are not just based on morals and teaching that confuse the Faithful it seems to reveal some of their character and might show some flaws. What do you think about this? (30:19) Michael - I think you can lust after your wife which can lead to pornography and other immoral things and I wanted to get your take on this. Break 2 (46:36) Charles - I don't think Iran has been the one breaking agreements. It seems to me that Trump has been breaking agreements.

On today's Hour 2 of The Patrick Madrid show, Margie asks about the way a Baptist minister baptized her granddaughter in the NICU, can you be baptized with Root Beer, also, does mint and/or cough drops break the Communion fast, and more questions about Baptism. (9:37) Margie - Baptism in the NICU: My granddaughter was baptized in the NICU by a Baptist minister. Was it legitimate? Break 1 (21:33) Where does Baptism of desire fit in with a mis-baptized person? (Can I be baptized with Root Beer?) (25:10) Theresa - I put a mint or cough drop in my mouth to avoid coughing at Mass. Did that break the fast? (27:37) Email – Anonymous – We have a daughter in her mid 20’s who moved out of state to be with he boyfriend. We have believed that they are living together. How can we talk to her? Break 2 (32:48) Hazel - I became Catholic after I got married. I used to be Presbyterian, was my presbyterian baptism valid? (38:53) Lisa: First communion and receiving under both species. I felt like something was missing just receiving Communion under the form of the bread. Is there any benefit to having both species for first communion?

On Hour 3 of today's Patrick Madrid show, Patrick addresses what the sin of presumption (and is not), Deacon Bob encourages a recent caller who is discerning the diaconate, what is Mary's role as Mediatrix, and is there a difference between reconciliation and forgiveness? Email – Paul: Can you explain more about the sin of presumption? Email – Deacon Bob – Being a Deacon has been a blessing for me over the course of the last 10 years. Email – What is Mary’s role as Mediatrix? Break 1 Michelle – What is the difference between reconciliation and forgiveness? Angel - is the evil eye problematic like the dreamcatcher? Break 2 Email – Anonymous: I am a Catholic woman who failed to wait for marriage in the past but have repented and have now committed to chastity. I carry deep regret. Can you please offer any guidance? David - How did Paul go the the 3rd Heaven? What does that mean?

Patrick address what the meaning of the Gospel is and how can we know? In addition, how should you treat the Eucharist at Mass and do you need to receive the Precious Blood? and does saying a Rosary, even though you are distracted, still count? (00:40) Email – Anthony - On Ash Wednesday the words really struck me. What is the definition of the Gospel and how can Protestants say Catholics are wrong? Break 1 (20:13) Sally - We don't drink the wine in the Eucharist so is it valid? (25:03) Corky - Matt 5 20-26. Why do they use the word penny? did they have pennies back then? (27:17) Jonathan - My oldest kid is 16 and doesn't want to talk with me but he doesn't want to do anything with me. What should I do? Break 2 (37:30) Christina - What should you do when the host is dropped? (43:57) John - I am trying to do a daily Rosary and find myself dosing off during it. What can I do to increase my concentration? Does a bad Rosary still count?

On today's Patrick Madrid Show, Hour 1: Patrick addresses Joan's email disagreeing about Baptism. Is Patrick wrong? Discover the answer to this and more listener questions on today's show. (00:33) Joan writes an email in disagreeing with Patrick’s comments on Baptism. Book mentioned: The Administration of the Sacraments – Fr. Nicholas Halligan (pg. 9) Break 1 (17:43) Joshua - Woe to him by whom scandals come. What happens to the victim who gets scandalized. What is the remedy for them? (22:27) Patty - My daughter said that if you are on birth control than you can't receive communion. is that true? (24:53) Email – Dee: Is it ok to have non-Christian or non-Catholic members of a Church choir? Break 2 (36:23) Maeve - How did Adam and Eve's children have baby's since you can't marry your siblings? (40:18) Val - When people go to Purgatory will they see each other or is everyone alone?

During Hour 3 Patrick, answers questions about the Lenten practice of abstinence from meat from John and Brandon. Can you still eat a burrito on Friday if you take the bacon out of it? Also, what about eating lobster and would this be breaking the spirit of Lent? (3:44) John - If I take out bacon from a burrito can I eat it on Friday? (12:05) Cecilia - I have tip for distraction during prayer. It can be an opportunity for grace Break 1 (19:04) Denise - I am wondering if my marriage could not be valid. (25:22) Joan - Is there only one devil? Are demons different? (29:12) Laurel - I just came back the Church through traditional Latin mass. Is that okay? Break 2 (36:11) Brandon - My father passed away a couple months ago, but they never did a service. Why is this and how can I change it? (39:51) Brandon – I gave up alcohol but messed up. Should that be a part of confession? Can I eat fancy fish on Friday even though it goes against spirit of lent? (46:05) Nancy - Is it sinful to waste food on Friday of lent if we throw out the meat part?

(00:46) Omar - Is it okay to have Magic in movies for kids? (6:48) Mariana - I am starting a book club, and we are going over 'A Map of Life' by Frank Sheed. Do you have any advice as we go through this book? (12:53) Jody - I am visiting a neighbor who has Parkinson’s disease. and it has become more difficult for me. What should I do? Break 1 (24:01) Greg - I don't think there are any souls in purgatory are not prayed for. I think the Fatima prayer prays for all souls in purgatory. Break 2 (34:14) Email – Omar – Do guardian angels know the future? (40:23) Megan - What is and is not considered alms giving in the Catholic Church? (45:16) Jennifer - My sister-in-law is into magic and has stones over her door. Should I talk about it with her? Is it harmful for us to be there?

(1:16) Noel - How do I bring a good friend of mine back to the Church? She believes that praying at home is enough. (9:34) Anthony - The Lutherans and the Catholics are needing to reconcile differences in the Church. I heard that when four more issues are resolved the Churches will be reunited. Is that correct? (17:45) Roman - How was God created if He didn't create Himself? (25:14) Emily - There is a homeless man that stands at a corner all the time. Is it wrong of me not to give him something every time I pull up? (32:22) Patrick reads an article about the time he met a beggar at a minimarket (38:53) John - Our daughter is married to a non-Catholic and she and her husband are now looking at non-Catholic Christian schools for their kids. What should we do?

(4:22) Karen - I think that John's grand kids would be greatly benefited from Catholic Schools. Catholic schools drew me to convert. (11:36) Patrick talks about the R.I.P. List he started. Break 1 (17:40) Christina - Per your request I have started praying for souls in Purgatory and it has borne great fruit. (21:48) Iris - I have a dispensation for marriage question. (31:21) Susan - My husband was not Catholic when we married and I am not sure if I got the dispensation. How do I find out? Break 2 (39:25) Julia - I don't want to get married by the civil law but the church said that I had to do that even if I marry in Church. Why is this the custom?

On today's Patrick Madrid show, Patrick answers a question from Danny about concupiscence and explains what the word, "concupiscence" means, can we go straight to God for our Confession instead of going to a Catholic priest, and why wasn't Jesus in the tomb for a full 3 days? (00:46) Danny - At what point do you discern when you are sinning because of your concupiscence and when it is because of the Devil? Break 1 (19:15) Patrick explains the meaning of the word, “concupiscence”. (21:53) Bill - My Catholic friend said he didn't need to go to confession but can confess straight to God. How do I respond to this? (33:03) Jonathan - Why wasn't Jesus in the tomb for a full three days even though He said He would be dead for three days? (45:53) Patrick - Do you have any resources for the topic of scrupulosity? Books Patrick recommended: "Scruples and Sainthood" and "A Thousand Frightening Fantasies"

In Hour 2, Patrick answers an email from Will whose wife changed her mind about having kids, is ok to receive Communion if you miss Mass on purpose, and is it still effective to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for someone who has already died. Patrick answers these important and consequential questions. (00:33) Email – Will – My wife has changed her mind about wanting to have kids. She wanted to have them when we got married but now doesn’t anymore. What can I do? (4:56) Diane - Is it ok to receive Communion if you miss Mass on purpose? (8:41) Yvonne - In the Hail Holy Queen prayer used to say 'Hail holy queen mother of mercy HAIL our life our sweetness and our hope' why did they take out the extra 'hail'? AND when we pray the divine Mercy Chaplet for someone who died already is it still effective? (24:12) Tracy - If I had a surgery to reduce the risk of breast Cancer but it would prevent me from having any more children can I do that in the eyes of the Church? Break 2 (32:25) Donna - When was it a mortal sin to miss Mass?

Patrick answers questions about a priest talking about the devil a lot, can you go to Confession to a priest over the telephone, why do some people reject the idea of visitations from the souls in Purgatory, saints and angels and can the words of the Mass during the offertory be changed? Patrick considers these questions and offers concrete answers. (3:31) Patricia - Our Priest plays rock n' roll music really loud and talks about the devil a lot. What can we do about this? (8:03) Bernadette - Can I go to confession on the Telephone with the priest? (11:50) Joe - Why do some people reject the idea of visitations from the poor souls, saints and Angels? (16:36) Luz - When we have the offertory the priest says 'May the lord accept the sacrifice at OUR hands'. Break 1 (20:44) Kevin - Creed: How will Christ judge the living and the dead when the dead have already been judged? (29:36) Leo - Why do we think Jesus is God if He never says He is God in the synoptic Gospels? Break 2 (39:01) Paul - I lied about my availability to work one day. Is that venial sin?