The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick shares a radical proposal for the USCCB’s Eucharistic Revival Patrick responds to an email about the Great Salt Lake evaporating, much like many in the church Ben - How was the Septuagint read by the early Christians? Patrick recommends “Where we Got the Bible” by Bishop Henry Graham Sandra -  Why do Catholics pray to saints? Pat - Why were the Old Testament writers called “prophets” but J...

Patrick answers questions about the resurrection of the body, communion kneeling, do Godparents need to be present during the baptism, and what did the early Church teach about the Orthodox and Catholic split? Dave - After the resurrection of the body will we be able to eat food or hug loved ones? David - Is it actually true that the orthodox also receive communion kneeling? I thought only Catholi...

Patrick answers questions about the meaning of lighting candles, who did Jesus appear to when He resurrected, is a vow to a bishop different than a vow in a marriage, and can I go to a wedding if it’s not held in a Catholic Church? Email - What is the meaning of lighting candles at Church and at home? Dawn - Who were the 500 people that Jesus appeared to when He resurrected? Mike – In regards to d...

Patrick answers questions about confession, communion, forgiveness, and he reports that nearly a third of Americans have stopped going to church Great Salt Lake is set to EVAPORATE within five years due to ongoing 'megadrought' and failure to replenish water taken from the famous Utah site, as water levels slump 73% A third of Americans have stopped going to church Steve - If I remember sins that...

Patrick answers questions about the chalk epiphany prayer, bibles being made in China, Vatican II, baptism, and the Liturgy of the Hours New York reaped $48 million from unused gift cards in 2022 Sam - Even though parents disciplined well, it always seems like one of their kids goes away from the Church. Monica – How do I do the chalk epiphany prayer in my house? Jerry - Is it okay that I bought a...

Patrick answers questions about home schooling, kneeling when praying the agnus dei, spanking children, if you really need to do the sign of the cross when praying, and are AA groups approved by the Church? Gail – I’m excited the Relevant Radio has a station in Tucson, Arizona! How do I get a bumper sticker? https://relevantradio.com/support/request-a-bumper-sticker/ Spencer - I'm looking into the...

Patrick guides a husband on a path to heal his marriage Patrick responds to an email from a concerned husband whose wife is having emotional troubles and it’s threatening his marriage. Patrick recommends Retrouvaille at http://helpourmarriage.org/ Patricia - She experienced having her parents separated from a young age. There was domestic violence and it was the best decision for us Bob - How does...

Patrick answers listener questions about Latin Mass, penal substitution, and what to do with relics Marie - Can a non-baptized person, who seems to have no reason to get baptized, marry a Catholic person in the church with a dispensation? Anne – Is “The Great Adventure Catholic Bible” the best bible to have? Should I read Sara Young’s book, “Jesus Calling?” What is your opinion of “The Chosen?” Ph...

Patrick answers questions about horoscopes, valid consecrations, proper liturgy, and obeying God Nick – What is an excellent prayer book? Patrick recommends “Handbook of Prayers” by Fr. James Socias Maria - Question about Act 5:29. When do you know when to obey in men and when to obey in God? Joanna - Comment about vaccines. I think it is a waste of time to be constantly arguing about the vaccine....

Patrick gives a thorough biblical explanation of why calling priests “Father” is not a violation of what Jesus taught in Matthew 23 Carol – What is “the real presence of God?” Tens of thousands attend simple, solemn liturgy for beloved pope emeritus Benedict XVI’s funeral Walgreens, CVS plan to start offering abortion pills, pharmacies confirm Amazon will lay off more than 18,000 workers Diana - J...

Patrick answers questions about priests not being allowed to marry, why does the Creed say “rose again,” what happens if you commit a mortal sin but die on your way to confession, and what effect does the sacrament of the anointing of the sick have on a baptized Catholic that has fallen away from the Church Aaron - Why are priests not allowed to be married? Jenny - The person that sold us our car...

Patrick answers questions about praying the Rosary, Vatican II, do dogs go to Heaven, and what happens when Catholic parents don’t baptize their kids? Steve - While praying the Rosary, instead of saying the mystery, can we say a prayer of our own or another little prayer in between the decades? Edward - Does the Council of Florence, specifically Cantate Domino, contradict the Vatican II decree of...

Patrick answers listener questions about if you can be a Catholic if you are missing one of the sacraments, is going to Mass on Saturday the same as going to Sunday Mass, are Catholics discouraged from reading the Bible, and what are the differences between a Catholic baptism and a non-Catholic baptism?  E-Frank - Can you be Catholic, without one of the sacraments? Mark – Is going to Mass on Satur...

Patrick answers listener questions such as, is the Bread of Life a symbol, can I go to Presbyterian Reformed Church to make my husband happy, and what exactly were Pope Benedict’s last words? Tina - Responding to what you said about the Church having flaws: Every Church is made up of human beings and they're not pretty, but the Church is what we're following and not the people in it. Joe – Is the...

Patrick answers listener questions about vaccines and masks Daniel - How do I explain and talk to this woman who didn't want to shake hands with me at Church, but is willing to give out communion as a minister? Fran – You are out of your lane talking about masks and covid vaccines Jane – I was shocked you related the football players collapse to possible vaccine use Patrick reads a couple more ema...

Patrick shares his memory of Joseph Ratzinger being named Pope Benedict XVI Abraham - How do you deal with the problem of evil in the Church? Is it really the true Church? Jenny – Is it true that Jesus suffers? Janet - My niece is getting married to a girl who says she is a boy. How do I justify not going to this wedding to my 20-year-old son? Sam - Since the Church doesn't recognize divorce could...

Patrick talks with a listener who hasn’t been back to Church since the lockdowns and is scared she’s going to go to hell because she is no longer Catholic John - Edith Stein was one of the nuns killed by the Nazi’s. It was more complicated than people realized. Patrick recommends his book, “Pope Fiction” Mark - My parents grew up during this time in Holland. It was chaos, but a lot of great saints...

Patrick answers listener questions about how to respond to family members who are anti-Catholic, if it’s a sin for a priest to leave the ministry, and he also talks about the growing number of young athletes who are dying despite being in perfect health Danny - My relative goes to the Calvary Chapel and says I am a bad person for being Catholic. How do I respond to him? Patrick recommends the 1994...

Patrick Answers Your Emails Will I be allowed to pick my heavenly body? What is the name of that Taco Song? I received a badge featuring a Satanist. What should I do with it? Why would God want us to follow uninspired things? Why don’t parents care more when their kids leave the one true faith? Twitter and free speech

Patrick Answers Your Emails Is Columbus Ohio a good and faithful place to raise a family? What are the characteristics of Glorified Body? Rogers Fun Facts! Patrick recommends “Music and Morals: A Theological Appraisal of the Moral and Psychological Effects of Music” by Basil Cole Is it scandalous that President Biden says he’s Catholic? Will we maintain our reproductive qualities in heaven?

Patrick Answers Your Emails How to make a good confession Did Jesus know the entire story of his life when he was born? My son overdosed and died and his death haunts me Can I go by the Bible alone?

Patrick starts the hour off by reading an email about how a listener accidently found Relevant Radio and it’s changed his life and he’s a Catholic now Thomas - If someone was going to confession to remove mortal sin but died before he got there would the grace that he wanted from confession apply to him? In the same way, if parents want to baptize their child but have a miscarriage would the child...

Patrick responds to an email about removing life support Ken - You mentioned that a priest should wear a stole during confession. Is a confession valid if they do not? What are the Valid forms of matter for the sacraments? Mike - My sister is fallen away Catholic. Is there an Audio Book you could recommend for her to listen to? She cites Luke 9: 49-50 this as a source that Jesus didn't care what t...

Elva - As a Catholic, can I carry a concealed weapon? Bruce - Can you explain more the connection of Demonology and mass shootings? Patrick recommends “The Devil in the City of Angels: My Encounters with the Diabolical” by Jesse Romero Jesse - My daughter has been with a man for 6 years and moved in together for a year. The boyfriend is wanting to propose to her but they don't go to church. How ca...

Should a priest deny absolution to a person who is addicted to sex or drugs? My neighborhood in LA has turned into a hellish landscape of homelessness and drugs Can a Catholic have a job as a divorce lawyer? Why doesn’t the clergy teach more about the importance of confession when we sin? Question about self-defense and banning firearms My adult adopted daughter is sexually active. Should we visit...