The Patrick Madrid Show

Trisha, a fallen away Catholic who is now a Presbyterian, started by saying how much she enjoys the show and listens regularly, then says that Patrick’s comments about fallen-away-Catholics hurt her feelings. Patrick gently and kindly explains to her that the Lord wants so much more for her then what she has now and that she is missing the Eucharist and the other sacraments. He gives her a heartfe...

Patrick addresses the issue of Centering Prayer and excommunication in the Church; answers common arguments against going to confession, how to deal with anger issues and how to practices forgiveness for people who are hurtful. Joe - What's Patrick's position on centering prayer. I read an article from Tim Staples. Floyd - Have I been excommunicated? Mother had abortion Fran - When I came back to...

Patrick takes on questions about requirements for fasting in Lent, answers callers’ questions about the thieves and Judas from the crucifixion narrative, tackles questions about abortion in the bible and gives the history behind the modern baptism formula. Patrick reads an email from Gary about requirements for the elderly fasting in Lent. Eric - how do we look at centering prayer in light of East...

Patrick gives his insights on generational spirits, gives advice on how to enter into the Catholic Church as an adult, gives advice on how to talk with Jehovah’s Witnesses about the bible and shares resources on how to deepen our prayer life. Patrick reads an email from Lupe about forgiving. Antonio - Generational spirits --is that something that we believe in? Are sins handed down? Emily - Husban...

Patrick explains the meaning of the word apologetics and different forms of it, tells the story of how he met his lovely wife, and talks about an emergency baptism which a listener had to do and whether or not it was done correctly. Patrick explains the word apologetics, and its different forms. Allison - Venial Sin: What if the priest doesn't say the Confiteor at mass? Tom - It's a precept of the...

Patrick clarifies the necessity of baptizing someone on the head, answers how we are save by faith and what that means, how we can reconcile the actions of God from the Old Testament and answers the difference between Judaism and Catholicism. Patrick talks about the specifics of how to do a proper baptism   Chris - If a person has done a lot of good works in their life, but then commits a mortal s...

Patrick tackles the question consent regarding sin, explains where Mormons get the idea that humans beings can become gods, shares the difference between NFP and contraceptives as well as different acts that are and are not allowed in the context of marriage. Jody - Question: Can Patrick reconcile the difference between the person that has the disease of turrets, which manifests itself in having t...

Patrick answers a plethora of questions about, the Eucharist, whether or not you need a Confirmation saint, the possibility of extraterrestrial life in our universe, different beliefs of baptism among the various major Christian denomination. Therese - Why is Mt 17:21 missing from my Bible? John - How is it determined which Eucharistic prayer is used at mass? Patricia - Confirmation: My granddaugh...

Patrick answers questions about if people with disabilities can receive the sacraments, shares a debate he had with a protestant about veneration of Mary and the Saints and explains why the Protestant bible has less books than the Catholic bible. Patrick goes though some of his emails Gloria - I have a 20-year-old disabled daughter. How do I go about getting her the sacraments? Patrick shares a de...

Patrick explains why aliens could be saved by Jesus dying on the cross, gives advice to a person who is becoming Catholic, explains why the Catholic Church should be trusted in interpreting the bible and where in the bible does it talk about the trinity. Email from Jordan – How can Aliens exist in tandem with the Christian faith? Ignatius - becoming catholic - advice for me? Maria - Constantine's...

Patrick gives his opinion on modern church songs which were introduce along with many liturgical abuses, answers questions about why the term Roman Catholic started being used and talks with a caller about the Catholic view of the rapture. Patrick Reads an email from Trip about whether or not he should join the Air force. Araceli - On Eagles Wings - Is it good or not good for funerals? Yvonne – Co...

Patrick explains aspects of the LDS church and gives resources in how to talk with people who belong to that church, shares why Adam is also responsible for the fall of mankind, and shares the Churches view of purgatory. Tilly - I was on a movie set yesterday. there was a woman from Peru and is now LDS. She criticized some of the history of the Catholic Church (crusades, treatment of Natives). Wha...

Patrick takes on a listener who thinks the Catholic Church is a cult, answers questions about confession, helps listeners understand the meaning behind some passages in 1 John and helps listeners discern whether or not to attend a Mormon Festival. Caroline - What does the Church teach on cremation? Susan - If someone has a vision of Mary, should someone do something with that knowledge? Jo Ann - I...

Nancy - If Hell exists why is there so much evil on earth? Do people don't believe hell exists? Mary - Any thoughts about the people that were resurrected and walking around when Jesus died on the Cross? Joseph - How would you encourage a struggling Catholic who feels that the Eucharist is too much the center of the celebration of the Church and not the fruits of the spirit or other parts our fait...

Sam - Do we have our bodies if we are in Purgatory? Robin - Fundamentals of the Faith: Who is the author? The Fourth Cup: does that sour wine is the fourth cup?  https://www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-Faith-Essays-Christian-Apologetics/dp/089870202X Mike - What is Passiontide? Rod - In Revelation, 3 people crying out to God to persecute those who took their blood. But then Jesus says Forgive them for...

E-Frank - Is there a proper way to wear attire during holy week? Email – Had ovarian cancer and as the marital act became painful, my husband turned to prostitutes. Am I obliged to partake in the marital act with him? Veronica in California email – Offered up rosaries for my deceased relatives until I was told in a dream to stop praying for them. What should I do? Robert emails in as a follow up t...

Tim - Young adult friend is interested in Catholicism but he spends a lot of time reading other religions and he doesn’t think there is anything special about Christianity Patrick recommends “Fundamentals of the Faith” by Peter Kreeft Michael - I have two godsons who never got first communion or confirmation. Are they saved? Rachel - Obligations to our children: I have a family member who has been...

Freddie - I'm an immigrant from a communist country. I disagree with some of the callers. They aren't grateful enough for our military. Sharon - I have a son who teaches at West Point. He's doing a great job forming good moral values in our future officers. He's allowed to bring in works by John Henry Newman into the classroom. I'm proud of what he does. Henry - I'm a retired Marine and I was a re...

Autism rates in the U.S. are skyrocketing, especially in California Robert - In the Book of Revelations it says that Jesus' kingdom is forever, but it says in 1 Cor 15:24 that He will hand his kingdom over to his Father. Brooke – I have a bad habit of saying the Lord’s name in vain. I do a penance prayer after confession, but I can't remember the name of it. What should I do? Marty – The Six Theat...

Patrick answers listener questions such as, Is bankruptcy a sin, did Mary crush the head of Satan, do all saints go straight to Heaven and is getting botox a sin? Joe – Bankruptcy: I feel I should have made a better effort to pay my old debts. Charles - What do sacramental and other medals do? Joe - Auxilium Christianorum web site: They look at Mary as crushing the head of Satan. What are your tho...

Pope Francis Invites Us to Renew the Consecration of the World to Our Lady https://relevantradio.com/2023/03/pope-francis-invites-us-to-renew-the-consecration-of-the-world-to-our-lady/ Utah becomes first state to try limiting teens' social media access Military services face questioning over recruitment shortfalls Ann Marie - Botox is hideous. People should not do it. Heather - I work at the publi...

Patrick answers questions such as, are we supposed to forgive others right away or can we take our time, what does the “fear of God” mean, is our military “woke,” and why did God order the slaughter of women and children in the Old Testament? Sandy - Are we supposed to forgive right away or be prudent about forgiving others? Tom - Is there a correlation between the military recruitment numbers goi...

Patrick talks with a man who has not had marital relations with his wife for more than 16 years, including holding hands or even hugs, and offers advice on how to help reignite that flame. Off-duty pilot on Southwest flight steps in to help after pilot becomes ill while flying Patrick comments on how yet another airline pilot, the 4th in two weeks, has had a medical emergency while in the air. Thi...

Continuing from the 1st hour, listeners call in with their own stories and advice for those marriages where the physical touch is absent Megan - Sounds like Patrick’s (the last caller in the first hour’s) wife is dealing with some trauma and they need to go to counseling separately Carol - I hear that the marital act is uncomfortable for older women, but because of medical intervention men are mor...

Patrick offers advice for married couples; all the little things that goes into a romance are important Dusty - Why are the Catholic 10 Commandments different from the Jewish 10 Commandments? Rachel - How can I help my brother who is a fallen away Catholic discern whether or not to put his kids in Catholic school? Vicki - My daughter was baptized by a priest who was later removed from the priestho...