The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick tackles the question of Jesus’ divine and human nature, ways to help wickens back into the Catholic Church, whether or not demons can take physical form and answers the question why women can not be ordained priests. Paul - Did Jesus have to separate his humanity and divinity? David - unclean food- what was Jesus talking about here? was it about food or dirty hands? Jack - Can you recommen...

Patrick answers listener questions about why we don’t eat meat on Fridays, should you follow your conscience if your conscience is poorly formed, do those in Heaven feel the pain of their loved ones in hell, and why do we talk about Mary more than St. Joseph? Matthew 13-years-old- Why do we not eat meat on Friday? Frances - Are there any religious audio books? I can no longer read. Patrick recomme...

Patrick answers questions about why Sunday isn’t included in the 40 Days of Lent, did Joseph and Mary consummate their marriage, and is it okay to burn sage in your house Harold - Did Joseph and Mary have a complete marriage without consummation? Anne - Why is Sunday not included in the 40 days of Lent? Lily 8-years-old - How was God made? Gregoria - What constitutes a valid marriage in the Cathol...

Patrick answers listener questions about how we know if events in the Old Testament really happened, is divorce acceptable after infidelity, what’s a good response to “once saved always saved,” and does the Church approve the movie “The Pope’s Exorcist?” Yolie - Can Patrick explain the Our Father in more detail? People seem to interpret it in different ways. What is the correct way? Dusty - Could...

Patrick answers listener questions about pianos and guitars at Mass, how long did he consider being a priest, does abstinence during Lent also apply to having sexual relations, and how do we get rid of the effects of our sins? Dan – How and why did the piano make its debut at Mass? Sr. Darlene – Is there a book for a Buddhist who is interested in Catholicism? Patrick recommends “Fundamentals of th...

Patrick answers listener questions about the tradition of putting ashes on the forehead, why didn’t we learn more about apologetics when we were young, is it okay to drink bone broth during Fridays, why shouldn’t Catholics get involved with Reiki or astrology, and is it moral to charge interest on a loan? Carl - How many people really know about the Catechism of the Catholic Church? I didn't hear...

Patrick answers listener questions about plenary indulgences, what do Muslims believe, is it okay to defend yourself or fight back when someone is attacking you, is the Holy Spirit imposed at Baptism, and what is the difference between justice and vengeance? Phillip - Can I receive a Plenary Indulgence for saying the rosary over the phone or over the radio? Deborah - What do Muslims believe based...

Patrick shares a story about his experience with almost flying in a private airplane, talks about the difference between the Eastern and Western Churches and answers emails about how to observe Sundays in Lent. Pilot thought co-pilot who died in cockpit was joking – BBC Teresa - What is difference between Eastern orthodox and roman rite? A friend is thinking about converting Jax 8-years-old - Why...

Patrick helps a new listener navigate marital issues and answers questions about who can give blessings. Answers young callers questions about whether or not Mary came before Jesus, how to dispose of a crucifix and is the devil happy. Cecilia - Mom left her first husband because of abuse and got remarried- can she receive communion? Donald - Wife filed for divorce and not sure what to do next? Mar...

Patrick answers the question of how often you should get your house blessed, talks with a caller about the annulment process in the Church, whether a Catholic should attend a non-Catholic church and how to talk with loved ones about homosexuality. Email from Anna - How often you should get your home blessed? Sean - Sister in law atheist who is interested in spirituality Barbara - Why is it difficu...

Patrick discusses fasting and Lent this Ash Wednesday and answers questions about the Catholic Bible versus the Protestant Bible, offers guidance for a listener who wants to come back into the faith but is not sure how. Patrick talks about lent and the discipline of fasting, abstinence, and penitential times in the season of the Church. Aaron - Why are some chapters in Catholic Bible longer or sho...

Patrick answers questions where to start when trying to follow God, if Christians celebrated Jewish holidays, why God created us in a world where we would experience hardships and the justice of God versus the justice of human beings. Stacy - How do you start following God now that I am an adult with a kid? Wendy - When did Christianity stop celebrating Jewish holidays? Jean - Hard time reconcilin...

Patrick gives guidance to a caller wanting to come back into the Catholic Church, helps parse out the argument of God’s existence, different churches that say they are Catholic but are not and recommends material for a 16-year-old wanting to learn more about the Bible. Amy (Continued) - Needs guidance. Trying to find a good path back to the Church. Where do I start? What Book should I read beside...

Patrick shares an update on the murder of bishop David O’Connell, discusses why there isn’t a Gospel of Peter in the Bible, answers questions about what is necessary to have a valid baptism and the biblical bases for the teaching of purgatory. Patrick gives an update on the murder of Bishop David O’Connell Patrick Reads email from Ken about why there is no Gospel according to Peter Marteen - Why a...

Patrick helps callers understand last Sunday’s Gospel, answers questions about fasting, especially as we are coming up on the season of Lent and answers whether or not Catholics can go to communion services from non-denominational churches. Patrick gives a shout out to Kip for spreading the word about the Patrick Madrid Show David - Last Sunday Gospel- loving your neighbor- advice on how I can do...

Patrick tackles an insightful question from a young listener regarding whether or not God told Samson to lie, shares his thoughts on whether or not a someone can enter the convent later on in life and helps callers understand legal and sacramental marriage. Mary Ellen - Physical and emotionally draining situation- how can i turn the other cheek? David - Worried for my salvation-baptized but not su...

Patrick Mourns the loss of Bishop David O’Connell, shares a powerful prayer by Saint John Henry Newman, answers questions about the addictive nature of Pornography and speaks with a convert to the faith who found Christ in the military. Slaying of beloved L.A. bishop brings disbelief, mourning - Los Angeles Times Patrick Shares a prayer from John Henry Newman Aaron - Quote from Father Radcliffe. H...

Patrick tackles questions about Genesis, fasting on Fridays and Saints when it comes to choosing a good name for your baby. A listener calls in to share her testimony with her journey from drugs and addiction to the Church and the power of Confession. Patrick Reads an email from a psychologist who agrees with Pornography being an addiction. Theodore 6-years-old – Asked a deep question for Patrick…...

Patrick gives advice on how to help your spouse back into the Catholic Church, helps an 8th grader with ideas on how to argue against abortion in a paper she needs to write for a pro-choice teacher and gives the Churches recommendations how to handle the tragedy of a miscarriage. Hector (continued) - Planning to get married, girlfriend ex-Catholic- advice on convincing her to get married in church...

Patrick answers questions about the intercession of saints, how to grow a more personal relationship with Christ, if God created everything that was good why did He create hell, and is it okay to have a Masonic ritual in a Catholic Church? Rick – I don't agree with the advice a priest gave my son. The son got kicked out of seminary, he was involved in pornography, and is now at a rehab Catholic ce...

Leo - When Adam and Eve ate the fruit, did they suddenly know everything bad? Did they know they were naked? Anne - Why has it not been addressed that the children of Fatima also had a vision about hell? We were told to pray the rosary for peace, there is no peace anywhere. Mary - What is my moral obligation to my husband considering he is being unfaithful? Patrick recommends https://marysadvocate...

Patrick answers questions about why were books taken out of the Protestant bible, how to get rid of demonic spirits, cremation, and why do we pray the Rosary? Rob – My friend asked me to join her getting baptized in the Church of Nazarene, is that something I can do? Cathy - Why were 7 books taken out of Protestant bible? Patrick recommends the show “Shtisel” Annie - How do you get rid of demonic...

Patrick answers questions about scandal, clapping in church, Sola Scriptura, and divorce. Dave – Asks for a book recommendation for atheist friend Patrick recommends Edward Feser – “The Last Superstition: A Refutation of the New Atheism” Patrick reads and responds to a couple living together as brother and sister. Can they still receive communion if they still see each other naked? Ann - Should pe...

Patrick talks with a little boy who likes to play pretend that he’s Jesus and is wondering if that’s okay, he also answers questions about the Brown Scapular, how confession works, and how to set boundaries with family. Noah 7-years-old - Can we play the passion of Christ at recess. Is it okay if I play like I am Jesus? Bill - Is the story of Abraham and Isaac literal? Fern - Warnings about religi...

Patrick shares a prayer of Saint Teresa of Avila: “Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you” Francis - Rubrics in the Mass: It seems like the priest should be the one to say “Lord have mercy?” Frances - Why did Jesus descend into hell for 3 days? Lewis - Regarding an article about Mormons criticizing Catholics for not taking communion seriously. It is because it has become a routine part...