The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick comments on new legislation being proposed in Israel that would send those talking about Jesus to jail Two Knesset members propose legislation to outlaw sharing the Gospel in Israel and send violators to prison – could it become law? US Catholic bishops condemn gender transition procedures in public letter. Document repeatedly cites Pope Francis, who has been an outspoken critic of gender...

Limbo, Precious Blood, Lay People Ministering the sick, and Uganda Passes Sweeping New Antigay Legislation Regina - Are Jews going to limbo if they don't believe in baptism? Jennifer – Do we need the Precious Blood and the Body of Christ? Susan - Can a soul be caught between heaven and earth? Teresa - Is the Jewish scripture considered the bible? Theresa 8-years-old – If a baby dies, does he or sh...

Government bailouts, asteroids zooming between the Earth and the moon and antigay legislation in Uganda After Giving Them Billions, The US Government Wants To Bail Out Moderna A large asteroid is about to zip between Earth and the moon Stephanie - Legislation in Uganda: the martyrs there were kill because of their opposition to Homosexual activity. Rod - When the bible says that the meek will inhe...

Patrick discusses the hostility women are facing from the trans movement and he answers listener questions about how we know that the Eucharist is really Jesus, how to convince my adult child that smoking pot is bad. It’s National Crunchy Taco Day! Tulsi Gabbard – “There is no greater expression of hatred and hostility towards women than to try to erase our existence as a category of people and to...

Patrick comments on not paying your adult children’s bills. Once they turn 18, they are responsible for themselves Katrina - We have a daughter in college and we are paying for all her things. At what point in college should we stop paying her way since she is not working? Anonymous – I’ve seen, three times, a priest with a cell phone in the confessional. Is this allowed? Patrick talks about the d...

Patrick answers listener questions about cellphones in the confessional, is fornication a mortal sin, what does it mean to “offer it up,” can Guardian Angels read our minds, and are the Harry Potter books okay for kids to read Charlene - A priest said that he was hearing a confession and even though the cellphone was on mute it still picked up the confession of a felon and the police arrest him af...

Patrick answers listener questions, including, “is it okay for me to work at a store that sells the Plan B pill?” Patrick starts the show off responding to an email from a doctor who is pro-mask and asking why Patrick doesn’t talk about masks in a positive light Danielle – After listening to you talk about social media, I have decided to only use it for good, to share light and meaningful ideas an...

Patrick answers listener questions such as, is it ever too late for someone to make it to heaven, are there any resources for a husband trying to save his marriage, is it okay to go to SSPX and how best to help adult children who suffer from alcoholism Courtney - My mom passed away from cancer in February. She was not religious. Is it too late for her to be in heaven? Don - I am going through a to...

Patrick takes calls from kids who ask some pretty tough questions Mila 9-years-old and Gia 11-years-old - Mila: Did Saint Peter the Apostle make the holidays? Gia: Since the devil was a serpent, is it okay for me to like snakes and dragons? Melissa 11-years-old – If Jesus was born Christmas and the year BC is “Before Christ,” why is the new year not on Christmas Day? If my mom cooks with blessed S...

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day There never have been snakes in Ireland Patrick shares The Breastplate of Saint Patrick Michael - Is my marriage valid? I haven't been to church since the 1960's. Phil - My story is like Michael’s and I would like to offer encouragement to him Harold - St Joseph- was he taken body and soul to heaven like Elijah and Mary? Leonard - Can a woman go to confession for an abort...

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day Carol – You suggested “Surprised by Truth” for my daughter. I read it first and I’m amazed at how much I learned. April - What is the purpose or point of being a Catholic? Debbie - Is our Mass done the right way? I heard we copied the protestants? Glenda – My sister is not married in the Church. She says that God should recognize the law of man since he gave authority to...

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day Liz - How can I ask for forgiveness or forgive others without being selfish? I just want to go to heaven. Joe - St. Joseph is always depicted with short hair. Is that considered true or just artistic interpretation? Casey - How many forms of God's will exist and how does that relate to predestination? Patrick shares “St. Patrick's Bad Analogies” by Lutheran Satire Michael...

Patrick answers listener questions about how to help your adult children stay faithful, how to raise young kids in the faith in a world full of sin, and why American’s don’t name their children “Jesus” Susan – Evangelicals are trying to convert our daughter who is in college. How can we help her stay Catholic? Yessenia - My 10-year-old got in trouble from the principle for defending the Catholic f...

Patrick answers listener questions about RCIA and confession, how much power does the devil really have, and he shares a story of when he was confronted by two Calvinist Protestants and how he defused a heated argument Kaylee - I am in RCIA and was told I could go to confession as long as I am a baptized Christian. Is that true? Tom - I am a revert Catholic. How can I live the faith in the secular...

Patrick responds to a hostile email and encourages the person who wrote it to find peace in their heart Francisco - What is the church teaching on how we should dispose of miscarried children? Harry - Is it true only Catholics go to heaven? What does the Catholic Church teach about salvation? Charles - How does invisible ignorance play into someone’s salvation? Patrick shares a couple of emails ab...

Patrick answers listener questions, such as, what made Pope Benedict a great theologian, what does the tombs of the saints opening up mean, and what it means to “offer it up?” Miami hotel stripped of liquor license after kids attend drag show Angry wife helps husband score $1M lottery jackpot Patrick shares the story of when he played the scratch lottery Paul - Can you explain the concept of offer...

An atheist, Andrew, calls to challenge Patrick’s claim that love cannot be accounted for through atheistic evolutionary processes. Patrick leads Andrew up to the point of admitting that, contrary to the atheist world view, immaterial realities, such as love and truth, are not only impossible to be derived from physical evolution, they are outside and above the physical realm. Even though they disa...

Patrick answers listener questions about indulgences, if there are different levels in heaven, is the Holy Spirit Jesus’ natural father, and is it okay for a couple to be married in the Catholic Church if it’s only to appease their families? Patrick recommends "The Godless Delusion: A Catholic Challenge to Modern Atheism" Madison 14-years-old - Are there different levels in heaven? Peter 12-years-...

Patrick answers listener questions about non-Catholics going to confession, what to do when you remember old sins that you haven’t asked forgiveness for, and how to talk to kids in confirmation class about the Holy Spirit Scientists revive ‘zombie viruses’ from permafrost that can infect cells Todd - I went to confession to support my friend’s faith, but I’m not a practicing Catholic. Was it okay...

Patrick shares how to catch up on Fr. Rocky’s Lenten Lessons Robert - Tobit 12:9. Alms takes away all sin seems to contradict the rest of the bible. Why is that? Patrick responds to emails Sherry – My 11-year-old son doesn't want to go to Mass with me. He says he doesn't believe in God. What should I do? Dan - I am struggling with my marriage. I gave up alcohol for lent but drank too much this pas...

Patrick answers listener questions about godparents, what to do if you’re invited to non-Catholic church, is bankruptcy a sin, and is getting a tattoo a sin? Erica – Is there a website to go to look up if a book is good for kids? Patrick recommends www.pluggedin.com Joan Marie – What was the title of the book you recommended to Todd in the first hour? Patrick recommends “Surprised by Truth” Peter...

Patrick and Cyrus talk about the Silicon Bank Collapse and what that might mean for families and small tech companies Anonymous – My friend uses tarot cards and talks to “mystics” who advise her on things about her life. How can I protect her? Steve - I went to my first Latin Mass on accident. I am really grateful to the Novus Ordo. How did people convert before Novus Ordo? Megan - When I heard th...

Patrick shares the transgender policy for the Diocese of Baker in Oregon Donna - My son said that since Jesus never said homosexuality was wrong it must be okay. What do I say? Elli - It seems like not baptizing a child because the parents doesn’t have faith would be doing an injustice to the child. Rosalie - Can water or salt be blessed via a pre-recorded blessing? What if it’s a live video? Jona...

Patrick starts the hour responding to Regina’s email that Neanderthals were indeed humans. Joel - Can we be married in the Church but not in the states eyes? Patrick shares Bishop James Wall’s letter: The Pillars of Lent Michael - Can you eat alligator for Lent on Fridays? Gabriella - My boyfriend is married on paper but they are separated. Is it okay for us to be together? Rosalinda - Do I need t...

Patrick responds to an email about using marijuana for medicinal purposes and if it’s a sin Patrick recommends “Life Issues, Medical Choices” by Janet E. Smith Michelle - What is the difference between the anointing of the sick and viaticum? Patrick recommends “The Sacraments and Their Celebration” by Fr. Nicholas Halligan Carol - I really like this show it is so great! It has gotten me through so...