The Patrick Madrid Show

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer Peter – I was at a funeral, and a non-Catholic went up for communion. What should I have done? Jacob – Is the Concordia 1925 Jr. edition Bible any good? Maria - When you die will you see your family again and recognize them? Fr. Matthew has been reading “Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer” by Fr. Dubay Kathy - Where can you find a bible that is in both Farsi and En...

Special guest host Fr. Matthew Spencer Pope Michael, a conclavist claimant to the papacy, died on August 2nd. Fr. Matthew talks about apostolic succession and sede vacante-ism Jebeh - Why do you Catholics pray to Mary? She's just a human, like us. Jerry - Why would a priest be a part of a generic Christian ministry instead of Catholic one? Today is the Feast of St. John Vianney. Father Matthew tal...

Special guest host Fr. Matthew Spencer We need to prioritize going to Mass on Sundays Jean - My daughter in law is drifting from her faith. How can I help my son and her with this? Zach – Why do we as Catholics take up fasting and other acts that make us suffer? Ann - How do I offer a mass for the deceased person? Kathy – A priest reminded me that we need to pray for them so that they can be the b...

Special guest host Fr. Matthew Spencer Father Spencer comments on how communion lines are much longer then confession lines. We can’t take communion for granted. Elias - What is the difference between Assyrian Aramaic, Protestant, and the Catholic Church? Robin - How to pray for babies that have been miscarried or aborted in our family? George – Will the second coming be the end of Satan, or does...

Patrick answers questions about miracles, marital intimacy, sleepovers and shares a pertinent letter written by J.R.R. Tolkien to his son about the state of the Catholic Church Barb – Planned Parenthood came to my door and I told them to “Get off my property!” Helen – I’m caring for family members who are at the end of their lives. Patrick recommends “Finish Faithful” and “Life Issues, Medical Cho...

Patrick gives advice about dating someone practicing a different religion and what you should do if someone gives you the ultimatum to leave the Church or leave the relationship. Patrick stresses the importance of being on the same page faith-wise as the person you marry. Kip - Can you explain the Hail Holy Queen prayer to me? Evette - College age daughter is dating a non-Catholic boyfriend who in...

Patrick answers questions about purgatory, praying for those in hell, witchcraft, annulments, and the nature of evil Sarah –My father-in-law is getting married for the sixth time. How do I talk to my young kids about this? Rod - Why do we pay the price of purgatory if Jesus died on the cross? Dawn - Can we pray for someone who might be in hell? Jennifer - How can I be teacher and deal with this tr...

Patrick answers questions such as; Can non-Catholics go to Heaven; why was the Tabernacle left empty during an interfaith prayer service; What does it mean to venerate Mary; and so much more Seamus – Last week, a retired school teacher called who disagreed with you about how schools are teaching children not to love the United States. Why not mention demonization is subtle not obvious? Eddie – Can...

Patrick helps a 9-year-old understand where God came from, and helps one caller who is angry at what the Church has done and another caller who is angry at what the Church is doing Paulina 9-years-old - If God created everything, then who created God? Barbara - Is it okay to “play mass” at home with wafers? Dominic - Some parishes have been closing. How can we live in obedience during this time tr...

Patrick answers questions about the Latin Mass, if Judas had free will, and why the Catholic Church treats Mary as sinless. Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan. Arturo - What is the logic between high and low mass in Latin Mass? David - I am Protestant. How come the Catholic Church treats Mary as sinless? Betty - My cousin is dying and wants to stop taking medication which will accelerate the process. I...

Patrick reports that in the first 30 days since Roe was overturned, 61% of abortion clinics, in red states, have closed. Patrick also talks about the importance of making prayer a daily part of your life and shares a personal story of repentance and punishment. Patrick is back! Lily – Thank you for recommending The Walton’s Belinda – Staying active and making prayer and important part of my life P...

Patrick shares the Church's teaching on what is acceptable to do with cremation ashes. This floods the lines with listeners who have ashes of family members in their house, in necklaces, and one in a Cubs urn sitting on a bar, but they didn’t know this wasn’t allowed and Patrick guides them on what to do now. Christy - How can we argue true presence when the bible says that flesh is to no avail wi...

Patrick gives guidance on how to better meditate on the Rosary, what’s the difference between separating relics and ashes, what’s the Catholic stance on the rapture, and helps a non-Catholic take his first steps towards the Catholic faith, and addresses blasphemy April - Who came first, Adam and Eve or the dinosaurs? Keith - How can I do better at meditating on the rosary? Dilbert - Difference bet...

Patrick answers questions about tattoos, using alcohol to cope with depression, and why Muslims believe in Mary and Jesus when Jews don’t Andrew – Should Christians impose their morality on non-religious? Bethany - What do you think about the idea of separation of church and state? Rocio - What is the Catholic teaching on getting a tattoo? Dennis - Was the question of personhood brought up in the...

Patrick reads and responds to an email where the listener was taken aback by Patrick’s use of the word “insane” Keely – Brave men and women have worked together in the military for years New Pixar movie “Lightyear” tanks at the box office because of left agenda Andrew - My daughter left the Catholic Church and she said she didn't understand why we needed confession. Can you help with this? Rachel...

Patrick answers questions about the Holy Spirit, gossiping, and how to tell the difference between true teachers and false teachers Noah - Why do some people prepare for the fruits of the Holy Spirit before baptism if that very baptism is what gives them the Holy Spirit? Patrick recommends “Surprised by Truth” Joe - I am debating someone on YouTube about the early Church. It doesn't seem like it i...

Patrick answers the important question: why does he hate clowns so much? He also takes on plenty of serious questions, such as the Vatican’s role in hiding Nazi’s after WWII, is God merciful and understanding, and is cremation allowed. I gave the Dogma of Hell to my son, on your recommendation, and he is very mad at me now and will not talk with me Did the Vatican play a role in hiding Nazis after...

Patrick answers a question many of us have been asked by non-Catholics: If the Church truly followed Jesus, wouldn’t she sell it and give it all to the poor?   What does “state of grace” mean? How do I let go of a specific mortal sin? If the Church truly followed Jesus, wouldn’t she sell it and give it all to the poor? Can I be spiritual but not religious? Patrick responds to an email saying The P...

Patrick answers your emails! Is there a good book about getting an annulment? Did Mary die? Can a husband or wife refuse the marital act from their spouse? Did Walt Disney have his body cryogenically frozen? Patrick recommends the Baltimore Catechism to help instruct children in the faith Is it okay for our Church to be rented out to other denominations? Is it okay to give a eulogy at a Catholic C...

Patrick responds to an email about removing life support, reviews the valid forms of matter for the sacraments, addresses how many times a person can go to Mass each day, and how to read the Bible 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 Catho...

Patrick takes a look at the show “Chosen,” talks to a woman who changed her mind about abortions, and takes a look at which neighborhoods have less crime. Christina - What do you think about the Chosen TV series? Barbara - I used to believe in abortion, but after seeing the baby's reaction during an abortion in a movie I changed my mind. Bernice - I think in the 60s we took on a self-centered atti...

Patrick gives advice on how to talk to adult children living in sin, what really happened to the demons after Jesus sent them into the swine, and if it’s okay for Catholics to 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 Encounter...

Patrick gives suggestions on how to stop gossiping and he gives recommendations for a good bible study. Jasmine – How do I stop gossiping? Martha – Is the upheaval of the Church in the 1960’s responsible for the upheaval we see in the world today? Vicki – Can I invite my non-Catholic daughter to Easter Mass? She will receive communion if she goes, even though I have asked her not too. Anthony – Do...

Patrick answers questions about the Sacrament of Marriage, annulments and comments on the struggles of marrying late in life     Maria – Did I do wrong by asking my son to talk to his wife about how she disrespects us? Patrick shares the story of St. Teresa of Avila’s confrontation with a priest. Jennifer – Is the Anglican Church being in full communion with the Catholic Church? What is a good gif...

Patrick answers questions about sleep paralysis and helps a young person who is seeing dark figures at the foot of the bed. He also addresses the loneliness many adults, specifically mothers, are experiencing. Patrick answers the heartbreaking question, “My wife is pregnant but there is no heartbeat. What can we do?” Araceli – Daughter experiences sleep paralysis and see’s dark figures in her room...