The Patrick Madrid Show

On  The Patrick Madrid Show , a caller named Connie asked Patrick how to explain to her uncle away from the Faith why Catholics pray to Mary and the saints— aren’t they passed away? Doesn’t the Bible say Jesus is the only mediator?  Mary & the Saints  Patrick pulls out Mark 12:27 where Jesus says: “He is not the God of the dead but of the living.” A...

Patrick moves straight into a discussion about unconventional practices at Eucharistic adoration, insisting on reverence and tradition. He fields heartfelt listener questions about mystical dreams, the relationship between God’s providence and free will, the role of prayer when God already knows everything, and how to respond to troubling news like the church strike in Gaza, while mixing in...

Patrick explores Charlie Kirk’s surprising comments urging Protestants to embrace greater reverence for Mary while pushing back on Catholic teachings like the Immaculate Conception and Assumption; audio clips and sharp reactions from both Protestant and Catholic perspectives tumble out as Patrick brings biblical and historical insight, citing even reformers like Luther, in thoughtful respons...

Patrick opens the conversation by examining Catholic and Protestant interpretations of sinlessness in Adam and Eve, Mary, and the saints, responding directly to Charlie Kirk’s recent take on Catholic dogma. Throughout the episode, he answers callers, addressing everything from Mary’s role as mother to the Biblical timeline, salvation outside the Church, and the foundations of faith, br...

Patrick answers heartfelt calls about the consequences of receiving sacraments outside a state of grace, wrestles with the pain families feel when a loved one chooses a same-sex relationship, and gives honest, practical counsel rooted in Catholic faith. He fields questions on validity, fruitfulness, prayer, and offers resources for thorny issues like annulments, all while addressing the unexpected...

Patrick explores the odd world of online witchcraft trends on Etsy, then moves thoughtfully through listener questions about sacramentals like the brown scapular, fertility awareness methods, and even the acceptability of acupuncture for Catholics. He addresses the Church’s preference for burial over cremation with a personal perspective and takes time to comfort a grieving mother returning...

Patrick fields pressing questions about Catholic teaching on mortal sin, moral relativism, and what truly counts as grave matter. A caller describes a broken family tie, seeking insight into relational pain, while another wrestles with the moral weight of honesty during life-or-death situations. He shares practical resources and scriptural foundations, responding to heartfelt struggles with faith,...

Patrick answers a caller’s anxious question about the validity of a Catholic wedding when a bride voices doubts about having children—offering frank, pastoral advice rooted in Church teaching. He turns to practical matters, discussing fasting before Communion, the line between venial and mortal sins, and recommending ways to engage the Bible more deeply with Catholic study tools. Light...

Patrick takes listeners’ questions head on, offering practical guidance through everything from spiritual crises and Catholic teaching to thorny family disputes. He peppers in book suggestions, advice on prayer, and clarity about sacramental life, constantly weaving lived experience with Church wisdom. Calls about strained relationships, conversion, and faith struggles spark honest, sometime...

Patrick tackles honest questions from listeners, one moment offering a gentle approach for keeping Sundays sacred, the next delivering direct counsel to couples about marriage and faith, with stories of moral challenges like IVF and cohabitation woven in. He shares encouragement with aspiring apologists, breaks down tough Protestant questions about Catholic teaching, and draws from decades of wisd...

Patrick fields concerns about affording Catholic school, whether papal visits carry hidden costs, even the morality of war—never shying away from callers wrestling with their family’s reactions to Catholic teaching. In the mix: humor, candid advice, and a refusal to gloss over the tough stuff.   Simone (email) - I saw a timely meme yesterday......it shows Jesus saying, "Love your...

Patrick tackles the thorny divide between Catholics and Protestants on faith and works, pulling from Scripture while fielding heartfelt listener questions—everything from tricky family dynamics and workplace dilemmas to discerning adoption and skepticism about viral miracle stories. This episode weaves honest confrontation of doubts with direct, faith-driven answers on real-life moral scenar...

Patrick has a heated discussion about giving wealth to the Church and family fallout, honest confusion over DNR orders, and the raw tension stirred when priests wade into politics from the pulpit. Advice ricochets from inheritance disputes to hospice ethics and right back into the storm of faith meeting messy, everyday life.   Domingo - Would donating lands or vineyard give you credit to ente...

Here’s the scoop from this powerful episode of The Patrick Madrid Show . Patrick gives you a message a lot of us need to hear, even if it stings a little.  Meet Delia Delia calls in from L.A.; she’s been living with her boyfriend for  over 10 years . They have a child together; he’s helped raise her other kids,  but… they’re not married. She&rsquo...

Patrick explores listener questions prompted by an email on liturgical shifts—why some find deeper connection in traditional Catholic practices, and what’s really at stake when Mass customs change. He fields honest concerns about the experience of Eucharist, gives straight answers on receiving communion, challenges listeners with the "cannibalism" objection, and throws in practical adv...

Patrick pulls listeners into a spirited hour, fielding tough questions on the Bread of Life discourse and the Eucharist’s real presence while addressing everything from early Church tradition and the logic of St. Ignatius to the thorniest objections from evangelical friends. In fast-paced exchanges with callers, he moves from scriptural argument to real-life dilemmas—like whether to co...

Maria’s marriage is teetering under the weight of her husband’s drug use, secrecy, and abuse, and she’s torn about whether to alert authorities or the church. Listeners weigh in, sharing wisdom about shame, forgiveness, and hope, while Patrick threads hard questions—parental fear, legal complications, marital fidelity—into a conversation that refuses to flinch.  ...

Patrick opens with a timely update on the IRS shifting its stance toward churches and political endorsements and brings listeners the bishops’ decision to maintain neutrality, regardless of the new government position. Calls from listeners spark heartfelt discussion: Patrick consoles a struggling convert torn between his faith and his family, suggests practical resources for pro-life convers...

Patrick fields heartfelt listener calls with questions about praying the Rosary, Mass tradition, and whether to reconcile after betrayal while offering sharply practical pastoral advice. One moment he’s sharing encouragement for public acts of faith at restaurants; the next, he’s talking through the details of canonical separation and the real cost of letting hurting people back into y...

Patrick welcomes listeners into conversations that cut straight to the heart of Catholic living: real confessions, confusion about receiving the Holy Spirit, the tension of relationships outside of marriage, and the struggle for hope while wrestling with sin. His advice never pulls punches, he speaks plainly about Church teaching yet manages warmth, compassion, and challenge, sparking moments of b...

Patrick Madrid opens up after the  heart-shattering Texas floods that took the lives of many: including  two young Catholic girls found holding their Rosaries . This isn’t a tidy theology talk; it’s a gut-wrenching, faith-clinging, grief-soaked conversation about why God allows suffering , and how we hold on when life falls apart.     The Caller: Cecile from Bryan,...

Patrick discusses a surprising IRS update that allows churches to endorse political candidates without losing their tax-exempt status, unpacking its far-reaching implications for faith communities and political conversations alike. He fields listener questions on Communion posture, the distinction between private devotion and public worship, and confronts concerns on recent developments in the Cat...

Patrick explores the real-life decisions Catholics face, such as switching from the Latin Rite to the Byzantine Rite, and the complexities of hidden weddings, family pressures, and honesty, while seamlessly shifting to lighter banter about Johnny Carson and the subtle dangers of cultural influences like song lyrics. A candid exchange on free will in heaven caps off an hour brimming with hard truth...

Patrick tackles a lively question about a secret Friday church wedding followed by a staged Saturday ceremony, triggering a flood of listener stories and questions on sacramental law, honesty, and what truly counts in Catholic marriage. Mixed with candid advice, Patrick walks through challenges like destination weddings, annulments, and outdoor ceremonies, weaving in personal anecdotes and gentle...

Patrick fields big questions about faith, Scripture, and longstanding Catholic beliefs, moving from the story of Noah’s flood and its meaning for today to the mysterious figure Jacob grapples with in Genesis, and weighing in on the often-misunderstood topic of Jesus’ so-called siblings. Suggestions from Church tradition and biblical evidence pour in, punctuated with practical apologeti...