The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers listener questions about vows of obedience, how would Joseph divorcing Mary protect her, how can we tell when Jesus is speaking literally or metaphorically, is Frank Pavone still a deacon, and is it okay to distance yourself from abusive family members Father John - What do you think the difference is between a vow of obedience by religious order priest and a promise of obedience b...

What’s a good Catholic resource for young adults, can you explain the opening to the Gospel of John, can one be blasphemous to Our Lady, and is it okay for no one to be present during the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament? Senate passes defense bill rescinding COVID vaccine mandate Hippopotamus eats child whole and spits him out. The kid is just fine and went home after getting a rabies shot Ada...

Why do people say “I’m a recovering Catholic,” does Satan hate the Jews, if a woman can’t have kids normally does the Church allow IVF, and how best to explain to a non-Catholic that Mary was sinless Parents of Loudoun County student raped in restroom 'vindicated' by indictments Patricia - Mass on the second Sunday of Advent, there was a baptism that seemed to be more important that the celebratio...

Can non-Catholics can be saved, can Catholics who fall away from the Church be saved, can ex-Catholics be saved, and how can I get through Christmas without arguing with my atheist family Mike - Do you think non-Catholics can be saved? Megan - Do I need to go to Mass again if I take the kids out for the Gospel? Frank - Can Catholics who fall away from the Church be saved? Jeff – How can I respond...

Patrick answers questions about gag gifts being offensive, if Catholic guilt is a bad thing, and why wasn’t the book of Enoch included in the bible? Patrick responds to an email about the song Staying Alive U.S. Senate passes bill to bar federal employees from using TikTok on government-owned devices Laura – Is it funny or not to have a wine glass that says “Holy Water” on it? Patrick comments abo...

Patrick answers questions about if cheating is allowed when no one will know, what do the Jewish people believe about Heaven, what does “Least in the Kingdom are greater than John the Baptist” mean, why was tithing required in the Old Testament but isn’t now, and can you baptize yourself? Ann - My 16-year-old grandson wanted to cheat on something and said no one would know. When I told him God wou...

Patrick answers listener questions about if Mary was sinless, what is the best way to interpret scripture, and how can I discern the difference between human emotions with that of authentic encounters with God Was Mary sinless? Gina - Do you have book recommendations for my son about the Catholic Church and History? He is a senior in High school. Patrick recommends “The Founding of Christendom: A...

Patrick shares examples from his life where he now realizes God was talking to him and guiding him Sharon – How can I listen to God’s voice? Kip - If she looks back on her life, she may see Jesus prompting her to listen to Relevant Radio. Fred - What is it called when we pray before nativity scenes?

Patrick answers questions such as, why do Catholics worship Jesus more than God, it it okay to chew gum before communion, is it okay to attend a baby shower for an unwed mother, and is it okay to space out the time between having children Kevin – I feel like I have an evil presence inside me. What do I do? Yolie – Does the Holy Spirit speak through your conscience? Christian - Why do Catholics wor...

Patrick answers questions about the movie Father Stu, Pascal’s Wager, is watching the sexy parts of a movie a sin, are then any wholesome streaming services, and he shares what he would like for Christmas Patrick comments on an article saying that the root of the pro-life movement is anti-Semitism Dominic - I think the west is also responsible for what is going on in Russia. Elon Musk shadow bans...

Patrick answers questions about non-married couples cohabiting, if it’s okay to work at a company that promotes puberty blockers, and if there is a Church approved apparition called “Our Lady of Pride” Madeline - My friend is living with her boyfriend and they just got engaged. She is not going to communion because of the situation. What should I do if I'm asked to be a bride's maid? Patrick respo...

Patrick answers questions about the transfiguration in the gospel of John, how early can I put up my Christmas tree, is it okay to buy bad books to throw them away, and can I go to my godson’s non-denominational wedding? Aurora – Question about the transfiguration in the gospel of John: Why was it Elijah and Moses who appeared? Cyrus asks Patrick when he puts up his Christmas tree Anna - Can I go...

Patrick answers questions about praying novena, having funeral masses for non-Catholics, do priests have an obligation to do funeral Masses, and why was the paten taken away from Mass? Sarah - Why do you need to say 15 prayers a day for the Saint Andrew Novena? Kate - Can you have a funeral Mass at a Catholic Church if you are not Catholic? Kathy - I learned, this weekend, that the owner of a bake...

Patrick answers questions about Our Lady of Guadalupe, is having a Consecration to Mary putting Jesus in the back seat, what is a “Sick Box” and what should I do with it, and how was it that Jesus was born from a virgin woman Harold - Comment about Our Lady of Guadalupe; a lot of people that are not Mexican feel they cannot participate, but Our Lady came to change the hearts people in America Lisa...

Patrick answers listener questions about why slavery isn’t condemned in the 10 Commandments, is it bad to hang a Christmas tree upside down, is it okay to switch up the mysteries of the Rosary, why are there so many different religions, and is it okay to write or highlight in the bible Patrick commends on the growing numbers of people who have “died suddenly” Alicia - Is it bad to have an upside d...

Patrick answers listener questions about overcoming addiction, is it okay to have kids write down their sins, and how do I show family members I love them but I don’t condone their homosexual lifestyles LA Hate Crimes Highest in 19 Years, Jews Targeted in 74% of Religiously Motivated Crimes Calib – How do I find the right program to overcome alcoholism? Brian – Struggled with addiction and has bee...

Patrick starts the show reminiscing about last night’s Family Rosary Across America and how important it is to pray every day Bill - Are Protestants invincibly ignorant? William - What is the difference between the Protestant and Catholic view of Communion? Patrick recommends “The Hidden Manna” by Fr. James T. O'Connor Lydia - Some younger women were wondering if they could wear sandals to Church....

Patrick answers listener questions about what is the Churches teaching on gun ownership, is it okay to attend a protestant wedding, do reindeer have any biblical significance, and who was the first saint in Heaven? Matthew - What is the Church teaching on gun ownership? Christina - My daughter started putting pronouns on her social media. How do I talk to her about this? Mary - Niece getting marri...

Patrick answers listener questions about how to celebrate Christmas with family members who are non-believers, are Adam and Eve in Heaven or hell, and how can we function as good Catholics in a society controlled by bad political leaders Michael – A friend of mine, who is sick, wanted me to send her some healing information. Carol - How can my adult son change some things that he is not happy with...

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Ken starts the show with a focus on baptism and eternal life Marline - Is it correct for me to think that Mary was born without sin but could still have chosen to sin later on in life? Ronald – My sister says she is “filled with the Holy Spirit” and knows everything there is to know about God. What is this “feeling” that some Protestants have? Is it the Holy Spirit?...

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Diana - I just learned about the novena for Saint Andrew. Can I join in now since I am late? Andres - Did a Mass I went to last night count for the obligation to go to Mass today? Attending Mass on the vigil of the holyday fulfills our obligation. Back in 1953, Pope Pius XII helpfully defined “vigil” for us as “not before 4 PM,” which is why we can fulfill our Sunday...

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Ken shares his conversion story and the importance of the Sacrament of Baptism Kate - What made you change your mind about infant baptism? Don - What is the history of the development of the Catechism?  

Patrick starts the show off with the good news that the U.S. Catholic population shows growth Diana - I offended a client and her daughter who is non-binary, by calling her by her proper pronouns. She is no longer a client. What can I do? Julia - Salvation outside the Catholic Church: can spiritual people who are not members of the church be saved? USCCB Catholic Education Chair Speaks Out on ‘Con...

Patrick answers listener questions and tackles such topics as: how can we bless our adult Children since they are grown up, what proof do we have that the Catholic Church was founded by Christ, is it a sin to go to a Hindu temple during their holidays, and are Adam and Eve historical or symbolic figures Hundreds of Texas churches seek approval to leave the United Methodist Church Veronica - How ca...

Patrick answers listener questions and tackles such topics as; how did Adam and Eve’s son, Seth, start a family, if Judas was born to betray Christ, how do we not fall in line with Protestants on predestination, and did Matthew and Mark have some passages omitted in the 60s. Tess – How did Adam and Eve’s son, Seth, start a family? Jimmy - You should also mention Leviticus 18:20 when talking about...