The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick discusses a recent Japanese study linking multiple mRNA COVID shots to quicker pancreatic cancer death, then addresses a thirteen-year-old’s quest to engage a neighbor dabbling in Greek paganism—suggesting the Socratic method for meaningful questions instead of preaching. He fields heartfelt, complex questions: one from a husband bracing for cancer surgery and concerned about m...

Patrick takes authentic listener questions about Catholic family life, moving from godparent choices to whether hand-holding during the Our Father really belongs at Mass, then unpacks Church teaching on intimacy, fertility struggles, and the confusion facing many couples after surgeries or medical setbacks. He weaves in relatable memories, sharp commentary on clergy advice, practical encouragement...

Patrick began the hour reflecting on the Texas Flood Disaster and also talked about altar girls and altar boys and the significance of having only altar boys.   Patrick talks about the Texas Flood Disaster and how any day could be our last day on earth and to be ready when that time comes (0:45)   Lucy-Shares a story about a girl who was on the phone with her father as the flood wat...

Patrick discusses purgatory with a number of callers and also counsels callers about cremations and explains about relics as well.  Wyatt (Email)-How to handle working with people who don’t believe in objective truth when I work in politics? (1:10) Rick-I need a book recommendation for the topic of purgatory that is not so heavy-handed? (9:39) Ralph-I heard a priest say that a saint's s...

Patrick counsels a listener who is divorced, and also about how to defend the faith regarding scripture, and other issues such as finding good Catholic women, Catholic cemeteries and listening to Contemporary Christian Music. Aaron-I have 2 kids. I just got divorced because my wife decided she is a lesbian. We are Catholic. I don't know how to proceed. (1:04) Jess-Question about the Annunciation....

Patrick shares the good news in SC that due to Fetal Heartbeat act, 63% less abortions in that state. Patrick brings up the testimony of a medium who got out and why tarot cards are not as innocent as they may seem. John asks what other things he can give up instead of meat this Fourth of July which happens on a Friday this year? Don asks if there is any benefit to bring his wife who has Parkinson...

Anna – Is it okay to date without an annulment? Nora – Can I consider the Keto diet as a spiritual fast as well as a healthy diet? Autumn- Can I go to a wedding of a former Catholic? Kate - What does the bible say about being a widow and being intimate with a new partner? Laura – I have been estranged from my father since my mother's death. What do you think about making contact...

Barbara - Why would they use lower case on pronouns referring to God in my prayer book? Carla – How is annulment different from divorce? Letecia - The missal says 'The faithful kneel after the Agnus Dei unless the bishop decides otherwise'. What does this mean. Lourdes - My friend hangs out with protestants and he comes to me with these questions: Why is the book of Enoch not in the protesta...

Patrick takes numerous questions in regards to marriage and annulments and what to do in some specific situations and if someone is required to get an annulment or not.  Steve (Email)-Could you read yourself out of the Catholic Church ?  (1:58) Debbie-If a man and woman get married and divorce but neither are Catholic . Then the man becomes Catholic, could he get an annulment (8:27)&nbsp...

Patrick gives advice on dating and marriage ranging from dating a gender neutral person, attending a wedding involving a baptized Catholic and what to do in a marriage when one spouse is starting to get heavily involved in the faith while the other spouse is not.   Shawn (Email)- Shared his worthwhile annulment experience and Patrick gives his thoughts on annulments (0:30) Bonnie-My daughter...

Hour 3 Patrick answers a range of questions regarding adoration in a house, a worry that baptism may not be valid.  Also a caller shared her story regarding abortion and another caller thanked Patrick after helping him pray after his mom died from suicide.  Linda-We should talk about men as the responsible party for abortions. I think we need to talk about that. (1:16) Cindy-Sister was i...

Patrick gives his thoughts on hell and the devil from a couple caller’s questions and also addresses what to do with priests who have committed controversial actions.    Phil - Do souls spend a certain time in Hell before being annihilated? (1:09) Kevin-How would the devil react on the world if he got upset? (10:07) Letty (email)-What am I to do with when I know a priest believes &...

Patrick counsels a listener who has issues with the pride movement while also helping those with rosary and Bible questions.  Hel also discusses baptism in the womb and if singleness is an actual vocation in the Church. William-I have been battling with anger in my neighborhood community. The pride movement angers me because I think it is harmful for children. I am having thoughts of violence...

Patrick helps out listeners in numerous topics ranging from Same-Sex unions, end of life issues and how to deal with in-laws in regards to child rearing and more.  Lisa-What happens to a soul that doesn't want to die but they die anyway? (1:50) Mike-Pope Francis declaration of blessings for Same sex unions. The declaration strengthened some gay couples I knew of in their sin rather then bring...

Toy fads, from Labubu dolls to Beanie Babies, spark a whirlwind of memories and sharp observations about what truly matters. Stories, humor, and even a Ronald Reagan comeback slip in, making everyday faith feel immediate and alive.   Donata (email) - If we are to accept God's will in all things, why should we pray for people, peace, etc. Should we only pray prayers of thanks and worship? (01:...

Patrick brings playful banter about meme culture and viral videos before unpacking listener questions on everything from the difference between traditional and modern Catholic sacraments to incorrupt saints and whether tattoos cross a moral line. He discusses the realities of mixed marriages, fields tough questions about hypocrisy, and keeps the conversation honest yet light, blending humor with s...

Patrick fields a whirlwind of listener questions, tackling everything from whether tattoos might carry hidden dangers—spiritual or otherwise—to how Catholics should respond when a relative is ordained in a Protestant church after not being raised in the faith. He clarifies misconceptions about the Novus Ordo Mass, draws from the Council of Trent, weighs in on quirky doll rumors, and of...

A woman named  Lori from Lexington  shares a powerful, hope-filled, and heartfelt call-to-arms for all the men out there trying to live with purity and strength in a world full of distractions. This is the kind of encouragement you’ll want to keep in your back pocket:     Brothers, You Were Born for Battle   Lori gets it: life is full of struggles, and  cus...

Patrick opens this episode by confronting the struggle parents face with teenagers glued to their phones, offering down-to-earth tools from no-phones-at-the-table rules to the undeniable simplicity of charging stations outside bedrooms. He fields calls on topics like Catholic teaching on medicinal cannabis, quoting Church sources and distinguishing between therapy and recreational use. Listeners b...

Patrick opens the hour with a flood of listener questions—everything from whether to receive Communion after a priest appears to skip essential parts of the Mass, to a thoughtful teenager negotiating smartphone use for school and internships, to a spouse worried about confession and the spiritual health of his marriage. One caller struggles with a loved one obsessing over doomsday prophecies...

Listeners call in with everything from questions about running a business without a smartphone to the heavy realities of growing old, wondering about the afterlife, or converting to Catholicism when the stakes are personal and raw. A surprise appearance from Hugh Grant’s thoughts on tech distractions slips in, and stories unfold—some heartfelt, some funny, all woven with genuine concer...

Patrick fields hard-hitting listener questions on why prayer matters if God knows everything, pulling in St. Thomas Aquinas and the nature of time, then takes on raw, personal pleas, like guiding a friend lost in adult entertainment, suggesting persistent prayer and spiritual strategies drawn from the saints. Unexpected details surface: communion’s brief presence in the body, awkward parish...

Patrick offers thoughtful Catholic advice, fields passionate questions about sacraments, spiritual authority, and healing, and responds directly to callers with both encouragement and occasional gentle pushback.   Grandma (email) – What Bible would you recommend to my 21-year-old grandson who is interested in becoming a Catholic? (00:50) Mary - I work in a big retail place and a group o...

Patrick fields heartfelt questions about Catholic burial practices, the wounds of loss, finding hope amid cultural turmoil, and the history of the Knights of Columbus, all while offering concrete encouragement drawn from tradition and stories of saints.   Henry - Can Freemasons be buried in a Catholic cemetery? (02:19) Sophia - I am calling to praise The Patrick Madrid Show. I thought you did...

With callers bringing up everything from secular music’s potential spiritual risks to the struggles and meaning of being “a man after God’s own heart,” Patrick’s insights zigzag between humor, candor, and heartfelt encouragement. Unexpected stories, references to timely Vatican II documents, and sharp observations keep every answer fresh and unvarnished.   Marie...