The Patrick Madrid Show

People who hear voices in their head can also pick up on hidden speech Yvonne – Question about the parable of tenants in the Gospel of Matthew. Sandy – Comment about voices and music in my head. Paul – Some articles say that your brain is trying to make sense of the waves coming from your air conditioning. Patty – Follow-up to your commentary on Baptism Lorraine – I d...

The European Union’s digital vaccine passport system went live in seven countries, ahead of a full launch for all 27 member states in July Will the Excelsior Pass, New York’s Vaccine Passport, Catch On? Mary – Mark 13:31 ‘Heaven and earth will pass away.’ What does it mean that heaven will pass away? Jack – wants to learn more about classic teaching methods Georgia –...

Video of Black Dad and Daughter Dismissing Critical Race Theory Viewed 700k Times This Northern California gas station has the most expensive fuel in the country Katherine – What is the significance of Moses and Elijah in the Transfiguration? Mercedes – When we receive the Eucharist, are we receiving Christ’s earthly body and blood or His resurrected body? Melinda – What are Good...

Boris Johnson’s Marriage: An Explainer on Catholic Marriage and Church Law Alex – Can you explain the Brown Scapular? Eileen – I read Search and Rescue and read about your prayer plan. What is appropriate to pray to during the adoration hour? Livette – If someone is unable to receive the Last Rites, Can they still confess on their own? How to survive a lightning strike Linda &#82...

Princeton No Longer Requires Classics Majors To Learn Latin Or Greek — Another Case In The Dumbing Down Of American Education Andrew – should public schools allow more Christian expression? Does Patrick think that Christian public school teachers should be bolder in expressing faith? Roland – If two baptized people are married outside the Catholic Church, is the marriage valid? Sue &#8...

She is in love and having marital relations, but is not married. She wonders if her Catholic boyfriend can still receive the Eucharist. Patrick reminds her that God loves her and has a plan for them both. The goal of true love is seeking what is best for the other person.

Northern California café owner charges customers fee for wearing a mask Timothy – Is it ever acceptable to receive the Eucharist in the state of mortal sin? How the Pope’s canonical reform closes door on German deaconesses After giving an overview of the Sacrament of Holy Orders and pointing out that that Church has already said it has no authority to ordain women, Patrick explains a revisio...

Archbishop Broglio: Military ‘largest single source’ of vocations to priesthood Andrew – Are the vestments and cannon laws a carryover from all of the laws in Leviticus? Marleen – If woman/nuns can teach doctrine, it seems ridiculous not to ordain them. Seems like the Church takes better care of retired priests than nuns and consecrated religious. Mary – What is the official stat...

Critics raise transparency fears over plan to turn all smart home devices into ‘mesh network’ Judy – Was the name Jesus instituted at the Annunciation or is there a history of the name before? John – What are the current standards to know if certain politicians are pro-life? Gilbert – struggling w/ alcoholism. Should I receive chalice when they bring it back? Can Vaccine Passports be h...

Man wrongfully convicted of murder released 32 years later Official at Kenyan Atheist Society Resigns After Finding Jesus Police officer lifts car to save the life of a trapped woman Peter – I bought my daughter a car on the condition that she goes to Mass at college. She did not hold her end of the bargain. What should I do? Ted – Regarding the news story from Thursday about Kroger cl...

Patrick ponders if the violent unrest we witnessed over the last year has led to an increase in violence on air planes Margaret – I had the misfortune of sitting next to a dude who got drunk in the airport? Mike – Regarding the increase in violence. What about the uptick in gun sales? Tom – Why was God pleased with Abel’s gift but not Cain’s? David – I have a qu...

Simple test can accurately predict Alzheimer’s onset within 4 years Donna – Could the Arians during the Arian heresy have invincible ignorance? Cori – Is it ok to force my legal husband to get married to me in the Catholic Church? Lisa – Friend gave communion to a non-Catholic by accident at a wedding. What should he do? Michael – Can a Sedevacantist be a member of th...

Why do cicadas explode? 10 fun facts about the species Mike – Does God predetermine how long people will live (going back to the bible and the longer lives recorded there)? Patrick asks Cyrus what he thought he would do with his life when he was 18 years-old Kroger COVID vaccine contest will offer $1 million prizes the day after announcing that they will be closing stores to avoid paying emp...

Manhattan DA has declined to charge Fr. George Rutler in any way in response to the sex-assault accusation against him Facebook and its censorious ‘fact-checkers’ have utterly discredited Jimmy – Is abstinence in marriage a sin as well? (Follow up to question from Dominick) US Jewish groups pushing White House to appoint antisemitism monitor Half of the American public says the B...

Justin – What are origins of canon law? Who drafted it? Tom – canon law is more like bylaws Harold – wants to know more about book of indulgences Patrick – Don’t be afraid of Canon law. It’s there for you. Steve – not Catholic – Why do we pray to Mary and what is the Rosary and what is the Eucharist? Jack Black pays tribute to School of Rock co-star Kevin Clark who di...

Cheese-loving drug dealer nabbed after posting picture, exposing his fingerprints Elsa – When I pray the rosary, should I be praying to God, Jesus or Mary? Australia’s Victoria state to enter COVID-19 lockdown after fresh outbreak Don – Where are we in the process of Fulton Sheen’s beatification? Laura – It baffles me when I hear that Jesus was in the desert and tempt...

Rosalie – what are the proper arm movements during mass? Monica – What is your opinion of a Catholic lay person officiating at a non-Catholic wedding Dale Marie – Do we have documented proof of the Assumption of Mary? George – Wants to know about Fr Curran, Son of perdition, is he still a priest? Beverley – I am a member of the ordinariate with a slight correction Patrick t...

Love letters to COVID Kroger – 3 supermarkets in CA close b/c city made them pay employees more DJ – question about book Goodbye Good Men Larry – question about scripture translation of ‘anything is possible for God’ and ‘anything is possible with God? Matt – controversy with pro-abortion politicians receiving communion Paulette – Was Mary’s marriage with Joseph...

Ken is amazed at @patrickmadrid ‘s “autocratic attitude” towards abortion. Men have no place to tell women what is good for them.

90% of Doctors in Ireland Refuse to Kill Babies in Abortions Dr. Levatino – Abortions are NEVER for the health of the woman Ohio city of Lebanon becomes 29th to ban abortion in nation Dan – How are there 3 persons but only one God? Grace – Question about sponsors at Baptism Rod – Question about salvation and Baptism Kim – Why wasn’t Our Lady mentioned in the gospel ac...

In response to a letter from multiple US bishops urging USCCB President Archbishop Jose Gomez to delay discussion on Eucharistic coherence, Archbishop Samuel Aquila released this statement in support of Archbishop Gomez keeping the discussion as scheduled http://bit.ly/3bTy78L Ryan – Where does the term ‘Roman Catholic’ come from? Jesenia – Did the Pope give Biden communion...

Gino – When did the name ‘Catholic’ come about for our church? Maggie – Good friend was going to start RCIA, then all of a sudden stopped, ran off with an ‘old flame’, and left her family. How do I interact with her? Anna – What should I pray when the priest does consecration? Grizzy – Agrees with Patrick on priest assignments – he had a priest...

Missing fisherman found after surviving 17 days in Oregon Addicted to Cell phones Ohio man trying to pay off lawnmower dies making explosive Rosary Carried By Mary Queen of Scots during Her 16th-Century Execution Stolen In Castle Raid Oregon Will Require Proof of Vaccine for Mask-less Entry into Businesses, Work, and Church Major cruise lines to restart voyages for vaccinated passengers Allen &#82...

Pat – are you aware of the type of cremation that dissolves people. If there’s no transcendence, there’s no moral law John – what do you think of Catholics reading non-Catholic materials? Laura – Question about Godson and the faith Mario – Is there confusion about the role of feelings in society in regards to a secular vs Catholic standpoint Sofia – who made the first...

John Cena apologizes to China Michael – Filming a Hindu wedding, has concerns Rebecca – Having questions about the church and change with her father, wants suggestions to respond. Katie – How do you respond when a protestant says we are not welcoming at Communion? Lauren – why does it seem like God makes things difficult for those who are chosen to carry out His mission (i....