The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick gives thoughtful guidance to a listener struggling to return to faith after a long absence, offers compassionate advice on repairing family relationships, and discusses spiritual joy found through sacrifice by referencing the lives of the saints.   Monique (email) - is it a mortal sin NOT to vote? Rachel - Are you morally obligated to vote? (03:58) Jason (email) - I recently returned...

Patrick explores questions about suffering, penance, the meaning of purgatory, and the challenges faced by those seeking a deeper spiritual life amid daily hardships. Listeners from all walks of life reach out with gratitude, curiosity, and sometimes confusion, while Patrick responds with warmth, encouragement, and clear, compassionate explanations grounded in Catholic tradition.   Eliot (ema...

The conversation explores heartfelt testimonies from listeners striving to reconnect with their faith through prayer, confession, and reflection on Catholic teachings. Patrick addresses real struggles—from discerning romantic relationships to understanding doctrines like purgatory and confronting challenges such as cohabitation, offering clear Catholic perspectives grounded in honesty and co...

The conversation focuses on heartfelt questions about faith, hope, and family, as Patrick responds to listeners seeking guidance on topics like responding to challenges about the Catholic Church, understanding spiritual teachings, and finding hope after the loss of loved ones. One concept discussed is the mercy and grace of God, especially for infants who die without baptism, and the comfort the C...

Patrick welcomes listeners with prayer and gratitude, inviting questions about faith, sacraments, and Catholic practices, while providing clear explanations on topics like the apostolic pardon, keeping the Sabbath, and the validity of marriage for converts from other faiths. The conversation features heartfelt moments, including testimonies from callers returning to religious practice, reflections...

Don - How do you interpret this verse, “Where two or more are gathered in my name”? Is this just for priests and bishops? (01:05) Aaron - Can you clarify the Plenary indulgence for Holy Souls? Do I get a plenary indulgence this way and can I give it to my friend? (06:49) David - Why is Jesus new Adam and Mary new Eve? (16:45) Ann (email) - I am familiar with the teaching of Purgatory f...

The conversation focuses on stories of faith and renewal, beginning with Patrick sharing insights about the lives of saints such as Peter and Paul, tracing their backgrounds, journeys, and the transformation that marks their role in the early Church. Moments of heartfelt testimony arise, as listeners express gratitude for returning to church, rediscovering adoration, and navigating deep personal c...

Patrick shares stirring stories about great saints, highlighting figures such as Saint Clement of Rome and Saint Irenaeus of Lyon and their enduring influence on the early Church, faith, and unity. He explores saints’ roles in shaping Christian identity, addresses listener questions on prayer and intercession, and weaves in heartfelt calls from those expressing gratitude for renewed spiritua...

Patrick explores the lives and faith journeys of great saints such as Basil the Great and Cyril of Alexandria, examining their courage, theological contributions, and perseverance in the face of hardship. The conversation also expands to heartfelt listener testimonies about overcoming struggles, the power of prayer, standing firm in faith, and finding hope in everyday challenges. Through stories o...

Patrick shares heartfelt stories and answers complex questions about Catholic faith and practice. The conversation covers the beatification of the Georgia Martyrs, the Church’s nuanced stance on cremation, and deeply personal struggles with confession, recurring sin, and marital challenges, infusing each topic with clarity, warmth, and encouragement for those yearning to reconnect with their...

Patrick shares the heartbreaking story of a hardworking pizza merchandiser who, while stocking shelves late at night, becomes the target of a cruel prank by teenagers seeking online attention. The conversation explores the emotional toll on the worker, the public's overwhelming support through a viral GoFundMe campaign, and the deeper need for compassion and dignity amid the often-thankless routin...

Patrick highlights the heartbreaking encounter of a Red Baron pizza worker who, already exhausted from long shifts and time away from his family, becomes the target of a late-night prank by teenagers pretending to steal from him. The incident, captured and spread on social media, stirs anger, sadness, and frustration among listeners, leading to a powerful community response with a rapidly growing...

Patrick guides an open, sometimes challenging discussion about Catholic marriage, intimacy, and the morality of sexual acts, referencing heartfelt questions and catechism clarity. The conversation moves from deeply personal struggles, such as medical complications in marriage and the pain of children leaving the faith, to broader reflections on societal threats like communism and misconceptions ab...

Patrick Madrid opens this episode reflecting on faith, culture, and the challenges of holding true to moral convictions in a modern world. Through heartfelt listener stories and tough questions about family, tattoos, religious practices, and cemetery symbols, Patrick offers spiritual guidance grounded in clarity, empathy, and Catholic teaching. He shares personal anecdotes, answers practical quest...

The conversation focuses on the lasting impact and personal reflections tied to tattoos, especially as listeners of varying ages recount their decisions and the wisdom gained over time. Listeners share heartfelt stories of regret, faith journeys, and experiences with family, highlighting tensions between cultural trends and the enduring Catholic teaching that the body is a temple of the Holy Spiri...

On today's Hour 1 of the Patrick Madrid Show, Why was there no follow up on Dr. Fauci, my brother continues to go to SSPX Mass, what can I do, will Communion rails make a comeback, if you're engaged and cheat on a future spouse and don't tell your fiancé, is it still a sacramental marriage if you go through with wedding? and is it true that anything is permissible in marriage as long as it'...

During Hour 2 of the Patrick Madrid show, if Mary and Joseph didn't consummate the marriage, how were they still a Holy Family?, Teresa wants to know how her friend can address the issue of homosexuality and entering religious life. Patrick offers and honest look at the issues that matter to you. Leah - is self-intimacy sinful?   Pablo - if Mary and Joseph didn't consummate marriage, how were...

In Hour 3 of the Patrick Madrid Show, Margaret is in a band and has started to take her faith more seriously, should she keep playing the songs that her band does?, Marilyn calls in to encourage Margaret and more. Patrick offers insightful answers to listener questions.   Margaret is in a band and is now taking her Faith more seriously. She is more troubled by the morality of the songs they a...

On today's Patrick Madrid Show, Hour 1, Patrick explains what people mean when they say "cradle Catholic", Patrick discusses the Holy Trinity, can Protestants have their sins absolved without Confession, why do Catholics pray to Mary and more. Patrick answers thoughtful questions from listeners with clarity and patience. Email – Richard – Why use the term Cradle Catholic? Does it not i...

On today's Hour 2 of the Patrick Madrid show, Patrick discusses what can be done with frozen embryos, more about the St. Michael Prayer being said after mass, can you explain the infused knowledge of Christ, and Liz wants to know if there are stages in Purgatory. Patrick continues to offer well founded answers to these questions and more. Sophia - What is the ethical thing to do after you've alrea...

During Hour 3 of the Patrick Madrid, Phil agrees with Patrick about Fr. Chad Ripperger's situation, Why would God allow slavery in the Old Testament, what announcements are appropriate or inappropriate before Mass? Patrick offers solid Catholic insights to these listener questions. Phil agrees with Patrick about Fr. Chad Ripperger. There's much to be said about obedience.   Peter - Why would...

Patrick responds to heartfelt questions about why God desires worship, the reasons for the New Covenant, and the challenges of faith when loved ones struggle or fall away. Listeners share stories of regret, renewal, and seeking forgiveness, while Patrick offers clear, compassionate guidance on issues from embryo adoption to attending non-Catholic weddings and the morality of stem cell therapies. T...

Patrick explores questions about faith, authentic social justice, and the meaning of religious gestures with callers, including a moving discussion with Mark about the difference between true acts of mercy and modern interpretations of social justice in the Church. Uplifting moments and listener testimonies underscore a spirit of encouragement and community as Patrick offers clarity and compassion...

Patrick has vibrant conversations with callers wrestling questions of faith, tradition, and spiritual practice. From heartfelt gratitude for the chance to participate in friendly debate, to thoughtful exchanges about Halloween, baptism, confession, and end-of-life decisions, Patrick meets each topic with practical advice rooted in Catholic teaching. Moments of humor and genuine connection shine as...

Patrick responds to heartfelt listener questions on sensitive topics like miscarriage, the fate of unbaptized infants, and the Church’s stance on embryo adoption, providing clear explanations rooted in Catholic teaching and recent Vatican documents. He addresses concerns about Catholic participation in Orthodox and independent Latin Mass communities, emphasizes the importance of unity with t...