The Patrick Madrid Show

Deacon Tony - Regarding Vocations: In the deaconate the primary vocation is marriage and the deaconate should not distract from that, but rather it is another calling from God which we have discerned. Patrick shares an email from a young woman who found out that the man she’s interested in is already married and she asks for his advice on what to do next Rod - Matthew 28:8 and Luke 24:9. The stori...

Michael - Is it a sin to have marital intimacy if I have had a vasectomy? Patrick shares a new John Lennon song that was 100% created by Artificial Intelligence Noah - At what point should I not go Mass if I or my family is sick? Brooke - Can you suggest a book on Purgatory and can we experience purgatory while we are alive? Gordon - I had a vasectomy, do I need to have it reversed? My wife has pa...

Patrick opens the show revisiting a topic from yesterday about a young woman who asked if it would be a sin to travel and stay in the same hotel room but sleep in different beds. Patrick strongly advised against it. He shares and responds to many of the emails that came in overnight disagreeing with him and some affirming he was correct in his assessment Mark - Men and women think differently when...

Patrick answers listener questions about what excommunication means, can Catholics be Free Masons, and can a Catholic donate their body to science Tim - Can Catholics be Free Masons? Patrick explains what “excommunication” means David - Do you think near death experiences are real? Do you think Paul had a near death experience? Email – The Catholic Church persecuted the early Christians Cyrus trie...

Patrick answers listener questions about receiving communion on the tongue, what to do when you see non-Catholic’s taking communion, is it okay to believe in aliens, and why doesn’t the Gospel of John refer to the transfiguration? Jessie - I befriended a homeless person who is mental ill but has a lot of money. What can I do for him? John - The Eucharistic minister would not give me Jesus on the t...

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Patrick answers listener questions about scattering the ashes of a loved one, why is Jesus a Catholic, and how grave of a sin is it to break a law that seems nonsensical? Patrick starts the show offering prayers to those in Maui Walking is good for you and can extend your lifespan Israel says they are committed to Christians' safety in Jerusalem amid attacks Brian - My mom wants to be cremated and...

Patrick answers listener questions about how sinful is it to break a man-made law that you don’t agree with, was anyone else immaculate conceived, can Catholic’s attend a Jewish service, and do other religions pray to the same God as us? Tony - My daughter married a non-denominational man and their child will be dedicated in his church, instead of baptizing the child. Can we go? Mike - If you are...

Patrick answers listener questions about working for a company that supports LGBTQ agendas, is it morally permissible to practice NFP, and what does the Church teach about putting oneself in a state of temptation Lynn - I am applying for a promotion with my company that has supported LGBTQ unofficially. Is that okay? If they do officially support them, can I still work for the company? Dominic - W...

Patrick explains what it means to be a "practicing" Catholic and if someone who hasn't been practicing their faith can still receive the Anointing of the Sick Patrick’s uncle died yesterday after a day of being surrounded by loved ones. Patrick thanks everyone for their prayers.  Pedro - What is required for valid baptism regarding intention? Email - Can someone who doesn’t practice their Catholic...

Patrick takes on fat-loss pills, sugary drinks and their ties to cancer, would Jesus want open borders, and can a Mass be offered for someone with satanic ties? Scientists working on fat-loss pill which makes you skinny no matter how much you eat A sugary drink a day 'significantly' raises liver cancer risk Patrick explains the “Bliss point” Jesus - In our parish, in Venezuela, we go and visit peo...

Patrick answers listener questions about gambling, Free Masons, why don’t Jews accept Jesus as the Messiah, and is it important to bless your house or your car? Patrick reads and responds to an email about gambling Massachusetts bans faithful Catholics from adopting children Aussie (email) – I bought raffle tickets. Is that gambling? Fran (email) – One of the goals of Free Masons is to destroy the...

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Patrick shares with the audience that one of his uncles has a serious illness and is in the hospital. He asks for prayers and explains the Bible and the Church's teachings on the Anointing of the Sick and the powerful affects for those entering eternal life Joseph - The real presence of God is a much newer innovation, according to a friend of mine. Is that an argument against Jesus in the Eucharis...

Patrick answers listener questions about having pride, supporting the Free Masons, who is buried at Golgotha, and is gambling a sin Maria - What can I buy for my niece who doesn't like to read but likes to listen to things? Adam - Who are the Free Masons and is it wrong to go to a show that is run by them? Ray - Is it arrogant to say 'I know more about the Bible than you'? Claudia - Can you pray f...

Patrick answers listener questions about confession, how and how much to gift a priest who blesses your home, can blaspheme against the Holy Spirit be forgiven, and if it’s moral to not honor the last wishes of a dying loved one if their wish goes against Church teaching Lori - My mom has dementia. Can she go to confession if she can't remember her sins? She says she wants to go. Brian - We had a...

Patrick shares the remarkable story about the many Civil War soldiers' lives that were saved by a phenomenon they called 'Angel's Glow.' Ray - Do the sperm and Egg have separate souls that combine to make the human soul? What does the 'you fool' mean in Matthew 5:22? Andrea - In Father Brown, a TV show about a priest detective, he will take a cloth and press it to the dead victims. Why is that? Gi...

Patrick continues his conversation with Steve from the first hour in regards to if statues are idols or not Michael - I am part of the Christo movement and it’s a great way for people to come together to learn more about their faith Nora - There is a man who dresses like a woman and goes in the bathroom of where I work. What should I do? Steven - My Youngest daughter was baptized and the words tha...

Patrick continues his conversation with Jane from the end of the last hour about helping her son understand that what he’s contemplating is morally and spiritually reprehensible and the woman he is seeing isn’t “wife material.” Patrick reads a “Nastygram”   Diana - If Jesus was crucified by his wrists than why do stigmata’s like Padre Pio’s have the marks on their palms? Pat - Is devotion to the H...

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Patrick answers listener questions about cremation, who witnessed the transfiguration of Jesus, do angels experience fear, and what is the history of the Oriental-Orthodox Church? Being happily married prevents working men from burnout David - I heard that 3 days and 3 nights in the 'heart of the earth' means that Jesus was under the control of men and Jerusalem. Which makes sense if you start tha...

Patrick answers listener questions about the Anglican Ordinariate rite, can demonic spirits be the cause of misfortunes, what are the requirements to be a godparent, and is it a sin to feel like God doesn’t care about us Michael - Is the Anglican ordinariate rite here to stay in the Catholic Church and can any priest use that form of the liturgy? Dusty - Can demonic spirits be a reason for misfort...

Patrick answers listener questions about what to do when you see someone stealing the Eucharist, how can public school teachers respond to the LGBT agendas that seem to be taking over their schools, and how to tell people the truth about the dangers of marijuana Christopher - Is shopping stores that promote abortion a sin? Bill - Regarding stealing the Eucharist: We have ushers standing by the alt...

Next summer (July 17th-21st) will be the  National Eucharistic Congress  in Indianapolis.  Relevant Radio is a top sponsor!   Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Minneapolis is preparing to launch this congress and he joins Patrick Madrid to tell you more. Patrick asks Bishop Cozzens about how we can stir hearts and help people encounter the Lord in the Eucharist, the effects of receiving communion in the ha...

Patrick reports and comments on the news that AMC have pulled a documentary about trans-regret from theaters in face of pressure and he offers solutions and resources to those facing the Trans movement in their own families Are you dealing with the Trans agenda in your own family? Patrick recommends: “Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality” by @HJoyceGender , “When Harry Became Sally” by Ryan Anderson...