The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick talks about the importance of the Sacraments, focusing on baptism and what to do if you are not sure you’ve been properly baptized.      Keith - Is the outer darkness the same as the lake of fire?  Taylor - I was confirmed and married into the church this summer. My parents don't have any proof that I got baptized. Should I go back and ask to be baptized?  What is the purpose of conditiona...

Jim’s daughter’s boyfriend has asked to visit with his wife to ask for his daughter’s hand in marriage. They are already living together and they want to have a destination wedding. Listen to Patrick Madrid’s advice.

Patrick answers if someone who’s had tubal ligation can still go to communion and what exactly does “taking up your cross” mean?  Mathew 19: John talks about the 12 thrones. Will Judas be on one of the thrones? If not, then who will be on the 12th throne of the apostle?  Jeff - Thank you and Relevant Radio for bringing me closer to my faith and my understanding to how I should live my Christian li...

Cyrus shares an email from Dave about how important Relevant Radio and Patrick Madrid are to his faith life  James - My child is in his 30s, and needing me to buy him a car because he is broke. What should I do?  Denise – Relevant Radio is a viable and reliable place to donate. I have researched it when you donate to Relevant Radio the money goes right to the ministry.  Stacy - My daughters go to...

Patrick answers Teresa’s question if she should I tell her son that sinning will take him to hell?  Mike - My niece, who was only 25-years-old, got sick and died in five days. We prayed so much but didn't get the miracle we asked for. Do you have any advice for what I can tell the family? If an unmarried couple is having a baby, what will the babies surname be?  Linda - Should a Catholic teacher h...

Patrick comments on a recent article describing the Rosary as a weapon  Tristram - Why don't you think there aren't more ministries to encourage people in the single vocation?  Lynn - Who can you give a plenary indulgence to?  Patrick recommends the “Handbook of Indulgences”  Patrick responds to Cynthia who said that he said that “Mary wasn’t immaculately conceived.”  Ann - What is the meaning of...

Patrick answers the question, “How do you respond to non-Catholics when they say we pray to Mary?”  Mike - How can I get out of the gay life style? I feel like I am trapped.  Patrick recommends “The Four Loves” by C.S. Lewis  Denise - How do I answer someone who says that the Eucharist is just a symbol?  Mike - I was at the Patrick Madrid Experience. Can Pascal's Wager apply when speaking with fal...

Patrick responds to an email where he tells everyone about some regrets he might have or things he wished he had done differently  Dusty - I am an agnostic. Do you have a few good Catholic books for me to read to learn about Catholics? And why did Jesus come to earth at the specific time that he did? Why not earlier or later?  Jean - Are Catholics allowed to sign affidavits where there is an Oath...

Patrick responds to an email about not blaming yourself when your adult children leave the Church and takes calls from concerned parents who are at the end of their rope with their adult children who have left their faith and turned to drugs  Patrick recommends the book, “My Daily Bread” by Fr. Anthony Paone SJ  Marino - Does God make a specific person for you to marry in this world?  Ale - My adv...

Cyrus shares an email about the fruits of listening to Relevant Radio and the importance of continuing to hope and pray for your children who have left the Church  Clyde - Can you talk more about the Catholics who tried to commit suicide by not eating to attain holiness?  Bryant - What are the requirements to get to heaven according to the Catholic Church?  Terra - Is it moral to be a dog breeder?...

Patrick shares the frightening and disturbing trend of Children Hospitals promoting the use of “gender affirming” surgical procedures, and the normalization of pedophilia.   Florida Student Expelled After Mom Stands Up To The Pronoun Posse Gender Identity Indoctrination  Licensed counselor and sex therapist advocates for “MAPs” (minor attracted person) or what a rational human being calls a pedoph...

Patrick responds to emails thanking the show for always telling the truth, answers listener questions about if non-baptized children go to Heaven and if a single man can pursue a relationship with a woman who is engaged to someone else     4-year-old announces ‘I’m a boy!’ in transgender gender reveal at parade  Ronnie - Thank you, Patrick, for everything you do and for The Family Rosary Across Am...

Patrick answers questions about what’s the difference between moral and legal matters, how to explain the Trinity, and what’s the proper response when receiving communion     Patrick continues his conversation with Fr. Bob from Hour 1 about how our goal should be to know Jesus and to love Him  Ron - What is the difference between moral and legal matters?   John – Is this an adequate way to explain...

Patrick answers questions about annulments, if Mormons can go to Heaven, if it’s okay to depict images of Jesus, and is the Pope infallible  Stephanie - Was 1 John Chapter 5: 7-8 added to the Bible later on? Can we use that for the trinity reference?  Matthew - Can my parents receive an annulment from their marriage?  Patrick recommends Ed Peter’s book, “Annulments in the Catholic Church”  John -...

What would you do if there was a transgender person undressing in your locker room? Patrick gives advice to a woman who had a man (pretending to be a woman) in the same confined and private space.   Alicia - My daughter is wanting to bring up religion with her boyfriend. How should she go about this? Maria - I am dealing with anxiety. Some property I bought has some cracks in the foundation which...

If the father of a family goes to Church, it has a profound impact on the rest of the family   Vinnie - My niece just got married to a girl. How do I respond in love to her? Lisa - Why do you think people should be able to watch murder shows but not a homosexual couple in Buzz Lightyear? Why do you think the Husband has final say in domestic matters? Mike - I got some fake vaccine cards from my Pa...

Patrick, continuing the discussion from the previous hour, addresses the sin of lying and how, by living a life of truth, can bring us closer to God   Joe - Has anyone thought to use a lie detector for people who claim they heard from Christ? Andrew – The mandating of the vaccine card in the first place was immoral. Andrew - Catholic nonprofits should be concerned about them coming in and shutting...

Patrick reports on the 1st state to approve an abortion ban post Roe v Wade and talks with a homeless man who has been helped by listening to Relevant Radio Indiana becomes 1st state to approve abortion ban post Roe  Steve - As a homeless person, the power of prayer and Relevant Radio has helped me a lot. This station saved my life.  Amazon's "dead grandma" Alexa is just the start for voice clonin...

Patrick answers a question about the division in our Church between the Post and Pre-Vatican II, and helps a man who is in the middle of a “faith crisis”, and shares some responses from yesterday’s query of where to find modest female clothing Jason - What exactly is the division in our church between the post and Pre-Vatican II? What are your thoughts on a specific letter that the pope wrote rece...

Patrick helps a woman who asks how to love fully without getting wrapped up in hatred and anger, and explains to another caller the difference between Dogma and infallibility Patrick responds to an email about why animals won’t be in Heaven  Sue - My 9-year-old son is getting wrapped up in not wanting to lose. What should I do?  Sandy - How can I get a pure heart of love for people, without having...

Is it a sin for a public worker to stock contraceptives in restrooms? It’s not logical to demand scientific proof for the existence of God Listener used to love Fleetwood Mac, but can’t enjoy their music anymore because of Stevie Nick’s pro-abortion stance Listener is on antipsychotic drugs and asks if she can us an IUD to help with depression. Can you be annoyed by people but still be a good Chri...

Patrick responds to an email claiming he is too critical of non-Catholics on his show What is Jesus saying in John 18: “My Kingdom is not of this world?” If our work place has a policy about using preferred pronouns, is it a sin to call someone “they/them?” My 16-year-old says he’s an atheist. What can I do to help him? Is there a 12-step program for depression? Patrick recommends making a spiritu...

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...

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer Screaming Protesters Leave After 800 Catholics Pray to St. Michael & Our Lady at Catholic Conference at the Napa Institute Joan - Where can I find a good examine of conscience? Fr. Matthew recommends the Relevant Radio app. Greg - Why are we allowing Catholic Bibles to be printed in China when they hate us? Dustin – I’m becoming a Catholic and trying to f...

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer Fr. Matthew talks coffee (but he’s not a coffee-snob) J Christine - I would like to know more about your order and what is the theology that you embrace? Will - What are your thoughts on homilies and why they aren't talking about tough topics often enough? Mercedes - I bring a list of my sins to confession. If been a long time, you can make an appointment wit...