The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers listener questions about salvation for those with dementia, is suicide a direct ticket to hell, should Catholic oppose legalized marijuana, and can we ask Guardian Angels to pray for someone on their deathbed Sheila (01:42) - If someone has dementia at the end of their lives and they lose their reason, can they still be saved? Damon (10:51) - My children have been assigned to make...

Patrick answers listener questions about the 5 philosophical proofs of God, if attended a Maronite Church fulfills our Sunday obligation, if having anxiety means I’m not a good Catholic, and if it’s okay to have a Buddha statue in my home Larry - What does the “proof of motion” mean relating to the five philosophical proofs of God? Ruben - Do Maronite Churches fulfill my Sunday obligation? Sarah (...

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Patrick starts the show by talking about the struggles that priests face, including trust issues and burnout, and he offers suggestions on how we can help them Major Survey of Catholic Priests Finds Trust Issues, Burnout, Fear of False Allegations EFrank - Can someone be baptized who doesn't renounce their previous faith? Larry - My wife has a friend who is a Freemason. Could you explain why this...

Patrick answers listener questions about free will and predestination, who really started the Catholic Church, and if it’s normal for to be charged to attend RCIA classes Joseph - How do I reconcile Judas’ pre-ordained decision to betray Jesus with that of his free will? Patrick recommends “Predestination” by Fr. Réginald Garrigou-Lagrange Ron - Did Alexander the Great start the Catholic Church? B...

Patrick answers listener questions about who created God, if priests need to face the Alter, why we don’t have baptism before birth and why do we pray if God doesn’t change his mind Nixon 8-years-old - Since God created the world, who created God? Elaine (07:31)  - I was in a bible class that said Adam and Eve were fables. Is that true? Michael (12:47) - Is it true that Vatican 2 never told the pr...

Victoria, an aggressive Protestant listener, challenges Patrick with a gotcha question, asking why Catholics call priests “father” when Jesus said to “call no man father” (Matt. 23:9). As Patrick patiently and methodically gives her a biblical explanation, she grows increasingly frustrated by his kindness. 

Patrick answers listener questions about SSPX, if God tests us, if there is only so much room in Heaven and if non-Catholic bibles are really bibles at all Libs of TikTok signed up on the lefts new social media platform and was banned in 20 minutes Leo - Is salvation only through the Catholic Church? If the bible is missing the Catholic books, it is really the bible? Patrick recommends “Grace &amp...

Patrick shares the story of a Catholic Friar facing federal charges, and 16 years in prison, for blocking an abortion clinic Erica (11:16) - Which is better, receiving communion in the hand or the tongue? Is it sinful to receive in the hand? Email from John - Anyone who thinks Patrick T. Madrid has "blood on his hands" is delusional. Sherry - Can you explain salvation in the Church? Joseph - I sup...

Patrick answers listener questions about the earth being flat, is a marriage valid if they lie about being open to life, if it’s possible to sell your soul to the devil, and he gives his thoughts on if 12-year-olds should be dating Denise - My sister in law told me that the world is flat; she is Catholic. What should I do about this? Amy (09:05)  - Is a Catholic Marriage valid if they lie about be...

Samantha tells Patrick that her parents' behavior has turned her off from the Catholic Church. How can she honor her parents when it's a toxic relationship?

Patrick answers listener questions about mortal vs venial sins, is it okay to go to a haunted house, and who to interact with people who insist on using them/they pronouns "Voice biomarker" tech analyzes your voice for signs of depression Sex traffickers use zip ties to target women and identify them they are an easy target Ezra 8-years-old - Is cussing a mortal or venial sin? Jessica (14:17) - Is...

Patrick discourses on the absurd message of Dylan Mulvaney who is promoting his own attempt to “transition” into being a woman and even has an interview with the President who also endorses this madness. Patrick offers a vigorous refutation and strongly encourages parents to teach their children well to help them withstand this ideological tsunami Patrick shares audio of Tulsi Gabbard speaking out...

Patrick continues the transgender topic from the previous hour and answers listener questions about dream catchers, if someone who is divorced can take communion, and he addresses an email from a listener who says he has blood on his hands. Dawn – How can we convince these young people that they can’t change their sex by surgery? Matt - What happens to children who are stillborn? Are children save...

Was the time Jesus got angry in the temple the only time He was angry?

Patrick answers listener questions about the Catholic stance on the death penalty, if we can believe in the Big Bang theory, and what happens to our Guardian Angel when we die.  Hanna – Question about how to Glorify God Andrew - What if one candidate was pro-life but the other was pro-death penalty Denise - Is there a gospel of Judas and a Gospel of Mary? Angela - I agree with having the death pen...

Patrick clarifies the requirements and responsibilities of being a Godparent, and he talks with a college student who asked, "Why is the Catholic Church different from other denominations?" Patrick shares his experience being in an earthquake Rats with backpacks could help rescue earthquake survivors Edward (05:06) - Can I be a Godparent of someone who is not a practicing Catholic? Daniel - How ca...

Patrick talks with Joe, who is a Jewish Rabbi, about salvation through Christ alone. Joe asks, “What if a person rejects the teaching, without necessarily rejecting Jesus?” Bill - I am a new convert to Catholicism. My wife and I have been married and divorced twice each. I know we can’t take communion and this is hurting my wife. Patrick recommends “Annulments in the Catholic Church” by Ed Peters...

Encore Presentation (from July 8th) Can Catholics carry concealed weapons? 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...

Encore Presentation (from July 11) Is it a sin of murder to remove 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...

Encore Presentation (from July 13th, 2022) 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 c...

David asks Patrick about other life forms such as aliens and wonders if they would need a Savior. 

Patrick answers listener questions about if it’s okay to encourage nonbelievers to pray, was Eve a sinner, is missing Mass on Sunday really a sin and what exactly is “good guilt?” Roberto – Was Eve a sinner? Robert – Should I encourage nonbelievers to pray? Yollie - Is it okay to tell RCIA students that missing Mass is a mortal sin? Weed Is Coming to Circle K Gas Stations in US Next Year Aaron - T...

Patrick answers listener questions about animal sacrifices in the Old Testament, how to strategize who gets what in a will, and he comments on the false appeal and real dangers of attending a Mega Church Steve - What are your thoughts on Catholic strategies for handling who gets what in my will? Patrick recommends the book “Finish Faithful” Kate - Our Parish priest has two Churches. Do I need to p...

Patrick starts the hour with disturbing news from the Vatican: Pro-abortion member of Pontifical Academy for Life contributes to ‘dialogue’ Marya - What is the churches teaching on children who die in the womb? Sue - Please explain the Spanish inquisition in relation to the Holocaust? Did it grow out of intolerance and racism? Mark - If a widow wants to remarry, does the husband need to ask for he...