The Patrick Madrid Show

Shoppers 'astounded' by thinning grocery store supplies: “It's just empty shelves” Joshua - If you know who God is and you don't choose Him, is Hell your punishment? What do people do in Hell is they aren't worshipping God? Timothy – What do people do in hell? Wilma - Mother passed and did not receive sacraments - what should I do to help her get to heaven? CNN sees ratings dive...

Patrick reemphases the importance of baptizing your children ASAP Arturo - Why do some crucifixes have a double beams? Mark - How does Mary help us when we pray the rosary? Fully Vaccinated Australians In Hospital With COVID-19 Surpass Unvaccinated Mary - Comment about Baptizing babies. I find it upsetting that we couldn't have babies baptized during advent and Lent. Karen - I am a new mom and am...

Patrick comments on how Covid has completely changed our lives and we find ourselves in a place we never thought possible As hospitals reel, California tells coronavirus-positive medical workers to stay on the job JPMorgan Chase CEO Threatens To Fire Unvaccinated Employees Omicron disrupts transit, emergency services as workers call out sick: ‘Most people are going to get Covid’ Jose -...

Patrick remind us that our phones are always listening and we should not take them into the confessional with us Patrick examines the early English translations of the Bible Joanne - Thank you for your advice on my son - it worked! Omar - Asked to be witness at a courthouse wedding but person does not have annulment. Since its not in a church, can I go? Brian - Why do the Jews still reject Jesus a...

Dan - Thank you for this ministry. I am thinking about becoming Catholic from what I have learned on Relevant Radio. Edward – Is it morally acceptable for Catholics to allow an unmarried couple to live in their house? Patrick debates Fr. Mike Schmitz about same sex marriage

Fred – What is the difference between perfect and imperfect contrition? Yvonne - Comment on the girl who left her baby in the trash can. I think this is linked to postpartum depression. John - Thank you for encouraging parents to take kids out of public school. We are getting our son back. Yvette - Do you have any resources you can recommend for people who suffer from sever anxiety? Patrick...

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer The importance of not looking the other way when we see evil How often should I go to confession? Catherine - What's a really good examination of conscience? Marilyn - I've heard Adam had a wife Lillith, who is she? Frank - I'm unable to get to confession, because I have a lot of medical problems. Should I simply ask God for forgiveness? Jill – I prayed...

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer Charmaine - Progress from a prayer Father Spencer prayed for me. When Father Spencer visited AZ, he prayed a prayer for someone in a detention center, and it made a very positive impact on her life. Two non-terminally ill Colombians euthanized Andrea - The Relevant Radio confession helper on the app helped me immensely Anne - Used to be catholic, switched to...

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer Nancy – My sister is gay, and is getting married. Is it appropriate for me to go? Pat - There are places for people to drop off babies, like fire stations, police stations and baby 'drop boxes' Jennifer – I had two stillborn babies. Are they considered saints in Heaven? Vince – Shouldn’t people be encouraged to not use a cell phone in...

Baby found abandoned in Alaska with heartbreaking note from mother A Soldier Sent a Letter to His Mom in 1945. It Was Just Delivered Nicholas – Friend is having trouble with the faith, He is a Catholic, sacramentally, but I don’t know how to help him. My advice has no impact whatsoever. He doesn’t believe the bible is relevant. He’s having trouble with theological questions...

Patrick explains what experiencing a Beatitude is like and that in Heaven we will experience true bliss by being in the presence of God Terri – Is it okay for women to be readers at mass? Kurt – What is the difference between different translations of Sirach 24. Douary-Reims. and NAB have different translations. Also, can the word predestinate be used as a noun? Potato Shortage Leads To Glob...

Canada bans conversion therapy Steven – What is the best approved translation of the bible? CDC Director Sheepishly Admits Justice Sotomayor Issued COVID Misinformation On Hospitalized Kids Taliban orders shop owners in Afghanistan to behead all mannequins Charmaine – From Sunday’s gospel translation from- ‘With whom I am pleased’ -to- ‘in you I am well pleased’...

Taco Bell selling $10-a-month taco subscription service The USDA’s new labeling for genetically modified foods goes into effect Sam – Can a demon be in more than one human at a time? Patrick talks about advances in technology and medicine and marvels at the luxuries we have now compared to years’ past Joseph – What is your take of older generations of priests who watering down th...

Patrick shares a story about a girl’s high school basketball team that won 92-4 and the school suspended the coach for his lack of mercy. Patrick fields calls from listeners who disagree with him, arguing that it’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game. A lively discussion ensues. Law change sees pets in Spain considered sentient beings, with welfare taken into account should a c...

Patrick continues the conversation about the high school girls team that ran up the score Frank – We had a mercy rule at my school and because of that we ended up losing more games and it prohibited us from winning Art – Couldn’t go to mass on Sunday and ended up watching it on tv. Does this fulfill my Sunday obligation? John – Comment: reference to Jordan Peterson, study where e...

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 opens the show with a lookback at how he responded immediately after last year’s attack on the Capital. He makes a heartfelt appeal for calm and open mindedness, and acknowledges that tensions are high and Americans are polarized, antagonized, and mutually suspicious, and he urges people to turn to God in prayer as a solution to our national crisis. Gabriella – I was there on January...

Average American worries about finances many times each day More than 4.5 million people in the U.S. quit their jobs in November Brendan – Can I receive Communion today? Corporal Works of Mercy was my confession penance and I am not sure I fulfilled it yet. Scientists train goldfish to drive a vehicle around a room — and steer towards fishy treats Adrianna – I lost my job unwillingly a...

Students for Life Releases Report Featuring Catholic Schools With Ties to Planned Parenthood Alley – What is the Catholic take on the rapture? Valentina – First Friday Devotion – if you are sick do you just bump it to the next Friday Rhonda – Why are the four gospels not directly from apostles who walked and talked with Jesus? Edith – Sister is interested in learning...

Poland has just adopted new pro-family policies meant to increase birth rates. Nirvana lawsuit over ‘Nevermind’ baby cover tossed by judge Keanu Reeves donated 70% of his ‘Matrix’ salary Mark – During Mass people tend to bow to the table instead of genuflecting at the tabernacle. What do you think about this? Diana – I knew a man who hadn’t been to communion in a whil...

Cancer-stricken mom gets Times Square billboard to help daughter find a man Comedian Patton Oswalt Apologizes For Posting Picture With Dave Chappelle Amy – Comment regarding first hour caller Mark. She points to an article titled, “Kneeling at the gates of paradise” by Anthony Esolen Mark – I know nothing about the rosary but it is a powerful memory for my older mother who is battling dement...

Stress May Be Your Heart’s Worst Enemy: Psychological stress activates the fear center in the brain, setting into motion a cascade of reactions that can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Woman wakes up from COVID-19 coma on last day on life support Tips for spotting melanoma and other skin cancers. Claudia – Asks for advice on how she can restore her marriage. Her husband wants to separate. Lisa...

Our Lady of Hope: Amid 1,000 Colorado Houses Destroyed by Fire, Virgin Mary Statue Stands Unscathed. Philip – The doctor told my wife that she shouldn’t get pregnant because of health issues. I get a vasectomy, or do I have to be celibate? what are my options? Leslie – What is a loving response to my niece and her parents as she recently has come out as transgender. John – Are yo...

Are Apple AirTags Being Used to Track People and Steal Cars? Marilyn – In the history of the mass, when did we start offering the sign of peace? Lisa – I need advice please – my daughter is pregnant and not married and wants to get married eventually after the aby is born- how can i guide her to marriage before baby? Patrick – I read an ABC news article that Christ wasn&#82...

Bill – Have you heard of the microwave background noise radiation being leftover noise from the big bang? Michael – My friend passed away around Christmas and it rattled my faith. Can you give me some advice? Eric – In your Life lessons book there is a chapter about your mother. I really enjoyed this book Brendan – How do I talk about Evangelizing, and especially how to tal...