The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick takes heartfelt calls on everything from Reiki and spiritual risks to concerns about finding authentically Catholic therapists for kids. He responds with straightforward advice on Mass etiquette, the practical and spiritual side effects of sin, and the challenges of Catholic-Orthodox unity, sprinkling in stories about the impact of bumper stickers and the joy of Taco Tuesday.   Jen -...

(2:51) Audio: Masih Aminejad on what's happening in Iran.   (10:10) Greg - I get so many Catholic advertisements and Catholics asking for Money.    Break 1 (15:50) Bill - When our popes make comments that are not just based on morals and teaching that confuse the Faithful it seems to reveal some of their character and might show some flaws. What do you think about this?   (30:1...

On today's Hour 2 of The Patrick Madrid show, Margie asks about the way a Baptist minister baptized her granddaughter in the NICU, can you be baptized with Root Beer, also, does mint and/or cough drops break the Communion fast, and more questions about Baptism.   (9:37) Margie - Baptism in the NICU: My granddaughter was baptized in the NICU by a Baptist minister. Was it legitimate?   Bre...

  On Hour 3 of today's Patrick Madrid show, Patrick addresses what the sin of presumption (and is not), Deacon Bob encourages a recent caller who is discerning the diaconate, what is Mary's role as Mediatrix, and is there a difference between reconciliation and forgiveness?   Email – Paul: Can you explain more about the sin of presumption?   Email – Deacon Bob – Be...

Patrick address what the meaning of the Gospel is and how can we know? In addition, how should you treat the Eucharist at Mass and do you need to receive the Precious Blood? and does saying a Rosary, even though you are distracted, still count?    (00:40) Email – Anthony - On Ash Wednesday the words really struck me. What is the definition of the Gospel and how can Protestants say...

On today's Patrick Madrid Show, Hour 1: Patrick addresses Joan's email disagreeing about Baptism. Is Patrick wrong? Discover the answer to this and more listener questions on today's show.   (00:33) Joan writes an email in disagreeing with Patrick’s comments on Baptism. Book mentioned: The Administration of the Sacraments – Fr. Nicholas Halligan (pg. 9)   Break 1  ...

During Hour 3 Patrick, answers questions about the Lenten practice of abstinence from meat from John and Brandon. Can you still eat a burrito on Friday if you take the bacon out of it? Also, what about eating lobster and would this be breaking the spirit of Lent?   (3:44) John - If I take out bacon from a burrito can I eat it on Friday?   (12:05) Cecilia - I have tip for distraction duri...

(00:46) Omar - Is it okay to have Magic in movies for kids?   (6:48) Mariana - I am starting a book club, and we are going over 'A Map of Life' by Frank Sheed. Do you have any advice as we go through this book?   (12:53) Jody - I am visiting a neighbor who has Parkinson’s disease. and it has become more difficult for me. What should I do?   Break 1   (24:01) Greg - I don'...

(1:16) Noel - How do I bring a good friend of mine back to the Church? She believes that praying at home is enough.   (9:34) Anthony - The Lutherans and the Catholics are needing to reconcile differences in the Church. I heard that when four more issues are resolved the Churches will be reunited. Is that correct?   (17:45) Roman - How was God created if He didn't create Himself?   (...

(4:22) Karen - I think that John's grand kids would be greatly benefited from Catholic Schools. Catholic schools drew me to convert.   (11:36) Patrick talks about the R.I.P. List he started.   Break 1   (17:40) Christina - Per your request I have started praying for souls in Purgatory and it has borne great fruit.   (21:48) Iris - I have a dispensation for marriage question. &n...

On today's Patrick Madrid show, Patrick answers a question from Danny about concupiscence and explains what the word, "concupiscence" means, can we go straight to God for our Confession instead of going to a Catholic priest, and why wasn't Jesus in the tomb for a full 3 days?   (00:46) Danny - At what point do you discern when you are sinning because of your concupiscence and when it is becau...

In Hour 2, Patrick answers an email from Will whose wife changed her mind about having kids, is ok to receive Communion if you miss Mass on purpose, and is it still effective to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for someone who has already died. Patrick answers these important and consequential questions.   (00:33) Email – Will – My wife has changed her mind about wanting to have kids...

Patrick answers questions about a priest talking about the devil a lot, can you go to Confession to a priest over the telephone, why do some people reject the idea of visitations from the souls in Purgatory, saints and angels and can the words of the Mass during the offertory be changed? Patrick considers these questions and offers concrete answers.   (3:31) Patricia - Our Priest plays rock n...

On today's Patrick Madrid show, Jodi wants to convince her friend about changing his practice of receiving the Eucharist without Confession, Greg disagrees with what Patrick said to a caller yesterday about Baptism, and Patrick provides Brad with some resource to help him discern a call to the diaconate.   (00:42) Jodi - I have a friend who won't go to confession or mass but receives the host...

Patrick helps Jacob to seriously address the temptation to return to practicing witchcraft, is it a sim if a voluntarily break one of my Lenten penances, and Nancy wants to Patrick's thoughts about her starting a Bible study.    (00:34) Jacob - I used to practice witchcraft before becoming Catholic. I still feel tempted to return to witchcraft and I wonder if you have any advice?  ...

 In hour 3 of today's Patrick Madrid Show, Elaine calls to comment on some callers and thank Patrick, Patrick helps guide Pedro through the feeling of being in a roller coaster, and Rose asks about the Church's position on Limbo.   (0:29) Elaine - I have a cousin who hasn't been to confession in a long time, and I thank you for your wise words.   (12:03) Pedro - Since November I hav...

On today's Patrick Madrid show, Patrick discuses wrestling against the principalities and powers with Al, Paul has a question about Baptism, and Sam wants to know, can you date someone if your annulment is denied. Patrick offers thought provoking answers and commentary to help listeners better understand the Catholic faith and what the Church teaches.   (00:38) Al - Principalities and powers:...

In hour 2, Patrick gets a call from Nicole commenting on a prior caller's situation with her gay friend attending the wedding, Myra wants to know about being baptized incorrectly, and George also discusses inviting a gay couple to the wedding. Patrick astutely directs the conversation and provides smart answers in response to these and other concerns.   (00:41) Nicole - About the woman with f...

On Hour 3 of today's show, Patrick continues to help John sort through a difficult situation involving his wife finding out that he was unfaithful, is adding something for Lent just as good as giving something up? In addition, Patrick offers insightful answers to other callers.   (00:32) John - I was beaten up by my wife because she found some things in my past, including inappropriate conver...

On Hour 1 of today's Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick shares Catholic Legacy with listeners and also addresses the importance of Confession and deals with a specific situation where the priest refused to give absolution.   (2:26) Email - John: What is a good resource for a Catholic Living Will?   (6:01) Patrick addresses an email from Tessa and discusses the importance of going to Confession...

On today's hour 2 of the Patrick Madrid show, Andrew calls in to defend the priest who heard a previous caller's confession. Hear what Patrick has to say in response and also a caller Patrick, tells us about his confession experience after being away from the Church for 30 years.   (0:33) Andrew - I want to defend the priest who told her to make an appointment.   (8:25) Sam - Why do you...

On today's hour 3 of The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick offers compelling answers to questions about confession and also about praying the Rosary. (14:17) Mary - I came back to Church five years ago, the priest gave me a general absolution.  I confessed the sin to a priest at Retrouvaille, but he couldn't absolve me.  He told me to go back to the parish priest.  Did I still miss somet...

Patrick answers questions about God’s nature, reincarnation, traditional Catholic practices, and whether worry counts as sin, offering clear explanations and practical advice.   Thaddeus (email) - Father Rocky said that Thomas Aquinas said that God can't change his mind, but aren't there examples in the Bible where he did in fact change his mind, especially in terms of not giving punish...

Patrick opens with a moving letter about a daughter's struggle with scrupulosity and the positive, faith-filled impact that Relevant Radio had on her life. He fields questions ranging from fasting rules and confession logistics for the elderly, to the story of Abraham and Isaac, and addresses misconceptions about sacred images with sharp biblical insight.   Trish (email) - I heard in Father R...

Patrick answers questions about scrupulosity, church authority on fasting, and the controversy within the Book of Mormon. He addresses callers' concerns about justice regarding the Epstein files and explores struggles with illness and faith by sharing stories and recommending saints. The discussion jumps between practical advice, personal stories, and moments of spiritual insight as Patrick looks...