The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers listener questions about Catholic practices, clears up confusion about novenas and the national Sacred Heart consecration, and speaks openly about conspiracy theories linked to Israel and Jewish influence in politics. He advocates critical thinking, helps parents find wholesome books for their children, and examines the complexities of forgiveness during confession. With a tone bot...

Patrick hosts a conversation that swings from conspiracy theories and moral confusion online to powerful stories of forgiveness, grief, and family friction. He brings out listener voices wrestling with memory healing, biblical self-defense, and the raw heartache of new marriages after loss—balancing hard realities with encouragement to simply keep going. Along the way, Patrick responds to qu...

Patrick fields listener questions ranging from family challenges in blended households and the priorities Catholics hold in difficult situations, to biblical phenomena like the resurrection of saints in Matthew's Gospel. Rapid-fire shifts bring him to the heart of disputes over public perception, topics like Christian nationalism, and living a faithful Catholic life amid cultural shifts, while lis...

Family rituals face pressure from digital distractions while Patrick examines the sway of social media over young adults, and as listeners call in, he grapples with misunderstandings around Jewish identity and explores the subtle boundaries between faith traditions, generational conflict, and societal expectations.   A man crashed a stolen car outside St. Joseph Shrine. Then he bolted. The Re...

Patrick explores the challenges Catholics face living their faith today, moving through topics like subsidiarity, classic Church teaching, and perceptions of God’s mercy and justice across the testaments. He addresses practical issues such as Mass attire, sacraments, Catholic identity in complex family settings, and current Church controversies, all while engaging questions sparked by headli...

Patrick fields questions with practical Catholic guidance, moving from Sabbath rest and Sunday obligations to the challenges of moral investing and the nuanced teachings on divorce, annulment, and Communion. He moves from correcting misconceptions about Gospel authorship to weighing the Church’s perspective on UFOs, touching on anxiety, modern complexity, and faith’s place in daily dec...

Patrick answers questions ranging from the rites of the Catholic Church and differences between Eastern Catholic and Orthodox practices to the emotional tug-of-war families sense over traditional Latin Mass versus contemporary liturgies, wrestling with reverence, choir commitments, and parental concerns for their children’s formation. He shares thoughts on altar girls, highlights generationa...

Patrick scrutinizes the surge of antisemitism among Catholics and Western societies, pressing into how anti-Zionist rhetoric often masks deeper animosity. Scripture and historical events get drawn in, with Patrick insisting on Christ’s directive to love enemies, rejecting bigotry even when popular sentiment turns dark. Moments of practical advice intertwine with sharp social critique as Patr...

Patrick explores how social media fuels old prejudices, linking modern propaganda and group blame to ancient scapegoating while connecting it to the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The conversation threads through the tension between criticizing harmful actions and blanket condemnation of entire communities, probing how accusations, silence, and even friendship shift when religious and moral...

Patrick answers questions from listeners, threading through the meaning of worship in Genesis, friendship choices for Catholics, the struggle to stay holy amid challenging company, and whether angels outclass humans. Calls spark reflection on spiritual encounters, Catholic education’s challenges, and the experience of recovery.   Therese (email) - What are your thoughts about using Gene...

Patrick launches into listeners' heartfelt questions about faith, anger, liturgical customs, and Catholic identity, peppering the conversations with wisdom, humor, and personal stories. One moment Patrick unfolds advice about handling irritation over “organized religion,” while the next, he responds to a Marine’s anxieties about spiritual witness among friends. Quirky banter with...

Patrick answers questions ranging from the three days of darkness prophecy and private revelation to why forgiveness can be such a struggle and how wrath creeps up in daily life, all with a straight-on, plainspoken style that never ducks the awkward moments. He unpacks biblical puzzles like the talking serpent in Eden, considers purity of speech and virtue—sometimes with unexpected personal...

Patrick talks about the following topics with listeners: Patrick addresses the ridiculous nonsense of chain emails saying, you will have bad luck if you don't forward them, what books do you recommend for people wanting to enter the faith, and the Church needs to start actively evangelizing Muslims.   Email – Rita – The ridiculous nonsense of chain emails saying you will have bad...

Patrick talks about the following topics with listeners. A question arises about if people who get last rites go straight to heaven, do Episcopalians have to get rebaptized when they come into the Catholic Church, and how do I handle scrupulosity? Rhonda - My mother-in-law died on May 17. While she was still alive a priest gave her last rites. Would she go straight to heaven? Val - I have a friend...

On Hour 3 of today's Patrick Madrid show, Patrick talks with the following callers (and answers emails):   Marilyn - About the episcopalian marriage and coming into the Church, continue to pray for these people, and pray to St. Monica and guardian angel for them. Tom - Catholic school and kids on autism spectrum. My son got kicked out of Catholic school even though website said they were welc...

Patrick welcomes listeners into a lively morning with questions about faith, charity, and the nature of love, then responds to concerns about distractions at Mass and the interest generated by a celebrity priest’s arrival. He fields honest questions about Catholic teaching, addresses anxieties over returning to church after spiritual wandering, and doesn’t shy away from challenges such...

Patrick welcomes listeners into conversations where Catholic belief collides with ordinary life, fielding questions from parents wrestling with pride shirts at work, addressing how the saints and Mary hear prayers, and challenging the idea that radio should limit itself to purely spiritual talk. He weaves in analogies, real examples, and fresh responses to illustrate what Catholic witness looks li...

Patrick answers listener questions about Catholic weddings, infant baptism, and the challenge of living as a Christian in a secular, religiously diverse America. He moves from discussions of Church history and the Filioque controversy to callers’ deep frustrations over culture and faith, offering insight, honesty, and moments of gentle wit. Voices overlap and topics swing from heated debates...

Patrick answers questions that touch everything from a Catholic parent's concern about workplace pride flags to the confusion and hope surrounding the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), as well as handling scrupulosity in confession and tough home conversations on pornography and faith. Answers unfold with candor and care as he moves from apologetics to practical advice, always keeping compassion and...

Patrick opens the hour recounting the beginnings of Catholic Answers and a wild confrontation with anti-Catholic preachers that erupts mid-talk, transforming into a memorable debate before a stunned crowd. He fields calls ranging from a Baptist-turned-Catholic’s conversion story to a thoughtful challenge about the Church’s claims, weaving candid advice on faith, personal peace, and tun...

Patrick answers questions that touch everything from a Catholic parent's concern about workplace pride flags to the confusion and hope surrounding the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), as well as handling scrupulosity in confession and tough home conversations on pornography and faith. Answers unfold with candor and care as he moves from apologetics to practical advice, always keeping compassion and...

Patrick responds to listener questions on faith, family, and Catholic teaching, moving from the struggles of family planning and discussions about contraception to the everyday difficulty of prioritizing God over personal plans. Each exchange reveals the urgency of moral conviction, the weight of tradition, and the rawness of prayerful hope amid uncertainty. Throughout, Patrick folds together pers...

Patrick answers pressing questions about confession validity, talking faith with Muslims, sainthood, and whether the Holy Spirit showed up in Genesis or only after Christ. Discussions ranged from papal authority, climate change, Catholic political involvement, and Marian dogmas, sparking moments of frank disagreement and practical advice.   Peggy - I went to Confession after not going for yea...

Patrick guides listeners through questions on Catholic teaching, from private revelations, true Church authority, to what happens to souls who never heard the Gospel, like ancient Aztecs. He talks to folks returning to faith amid family challenges, the nature of mortal sin and personal struggle, and gives compassionate counsel to an aunt wrestling with her godchild’s abortion, balancing merc...

Patrick opens by bringing artificial intelligence into sharp focus, referencing Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical and its stark warning against techno-pride and corporate overreach while championing human dignity shaped in God’s image. He fields tough questions on legalism, confession, and the conscience, never shying from the uncomfortable edges of parish life, from irksome priests to schism...