The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers listener questions about Catholic tradition, can we charge money to pray for others, why do we only hear about White and Mexican Catholics and not black Catholics, and what do we say to the non-Catholic boy who is about to ask us permission to marry our daughter? Lulu 15-years-old - I am in an online debate with a protestant friend who said that we are adding to the scripture throu...

Patrick answers listener questions about why women cannot be priests, how does God see us everywhere we go, and how do I explain the Trinity to young people? Tom - I have two brothers who left the Church. Does the Catholic Church evolve overtime in our understanding of God? If so, why can't we have women as Priests? Briella 7-years-old - How does God see us everywhere we go? Linda - I married a Ca...

How do you know that you are really saved? What if you just pick and choose what you want to believe in? Do you truly have to be Catholic? Patrick dives in deep with caller Maria who challenges him on salvation and what Jesus really taught.   

Patrick answers listener questions about difficult penances, is it a mortal sin to shop somewhere that also sells the abortion pill, and what’s a great book to for kids who are un-catechized? Patrick plays the Taco Tuesday song for a loyal listener Wendy – Is it okay to listen to music with questionable (sinful) lyrics? Mark - How do I respond if the penance the priest gives in confession is too d...

Maria calls in to challenge Patrick on Catholic teachings, such as Baptism and salvation. Patrick spends a good deal of time patiently explaining to her the various Bible verses that directly address her concerns showing how the Catholic Church’s teachings are straight from the bible. Irene - Is it a sin to look up the penance online, if I don't know the prayer? Rod - John Chapter 1. How did John...

Patrick answers listener questions about working at a place that has practices that go against your morals, how do we know which religion is real, how do you explain seemingly contradictory passages of the bible, and do Catholics pray to statues? Louise - I am applying for a job and would have to teach diversity training. What are your thoughts on me taking this job? Mary Anne - I have a nephew wh...

If someone confesses a serious crime in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, why can't the priest reveal that sin to the authorities or even tell the penitent that he must do so in order to be forgiven? Cat from CA, who is a Protestant, explains that this is one of the only Catholic teachings she has a difficult time understanding.  Listen to Patrick's helpful explanation, as he digs into the beauty o...

Patrick shares a source for parents with kids who have been indoctrinated by the transgender movement https://courageisahabit.org/ . Vera - I want to buy Surprised by Truth, but I am wondering what edition should I buy? Is it okay to receive Communion by intinction? Frank - Intinction has not been allowed by our bishop but both species have been aloud. Faith - In scripture it says the body is mean...

Patrick answers listener questions about the Latin Mass, do Orthodox Churches have councils, what’s the best way to “handle” stored fertilized embryos, what does “the Veil of the Temple was torn in two” mean, and is it sinful to use Starbucks and Target gift cards that ever given to me? Teresa - My father-in-law is a seven day Adventist and doesn't remember getting baptized. Can I go to his baptis...

Patrick answers listener questions about the Seal of Confession, do Priests go to confession, did Jesus sin, can you change godparents later in life, and what is the Maronite Church? Paul - Some riders can see better without a helmet. I was surprised that you were so confident that God the Father was not a man. I think this theory that God is a man has become more common here. Rebecca - My friend...

Patrick offers guidance and shines the light of truth on the LGBTQ and Trans Agenda Curt Schilling sounds off on what’s wrong with the Dodgers and MLB (curtesy of Jesse Watters and Fox News) Patrick shares an email from a fellow Catholic who participated in the protest outside of the Dodgers stadium Cyrus shares an email from a nurse who says she’s always treated everyone equally and with respect,...

Patrick offers guidance and shines the light of truth on the LGBTQ and Trans Agenda Patrick continues his conversation with Dusty, from the 1st hour, about why we call God the Father and the Son Patrick recommends “Theology for Beginners” by Frank Sheed Laura – We have a family member that is very involved in treating gender dysphoria. What can I tell him or read to help him to walk away from the...

Patrick offers guidance and shines the light of truth on the LGBTQ and Trans Agenda Laura – My family has disowned me because I refuse to bow to the trans agenda. I found Matt Walsh’s “What is a Woman” movie to be really helpful. Mary - My daughter wants to be a boy so she can have a relationship with a girl and not be a lesbian. Joe – Do you recommend books by Thomas Keeting and Peter Kreeft. Pat...

Patrick reads an email from a listener named Ruben who expresses his discomfort with certain practices involving the veneration of Mary in the Catholic faith. Ruben had previously left the Catholic faith due to his mother's adoration of Mary but returned three years ago and now enjoys his relationship with Jesus. Ruben describes attending a Rosary group hosted by a group of elderly Mexican ladies...

Patrick comments on how 3 contestants on Jeopardy don’t know the first line of the Lord’s Prayer and the answer goes unquestioned, and answers listener questions such as do you need to be re-baptized if you were originally baptized in a Mega-Church and do Catholic’s pray to statues? Email – Do Catholic’s pray to statues? Isn’t that idolatry? Nathan (email) – Are mothers who are giving birth closer...

Patrick answers listener questions about how to guide non-Catholic’s to the Church, how do we know that Jesus instituted seven sacraments, and how can I help my teenager who is rebelling against the family? Hamtramck council bans LGBTQ flags from city property after months of intense debate Congressman Crenshaw TX grills a smug witness who can't show any evidence that transgender surgeries are ben...

Patrick answers listener questions such as did Lazarus go through a final judgement when he died, do you need to formally leave your old church if you are coming into the Catholic Church, and he takes some calls from ex-Californians who are happy they left the state. Emily - Last winter, the news said that 40 percent of the state of California would leave if they could. I recently moved out. Yvonn...

Patrick answers listener questions about scripture, the Holy Land, will we miss loved ones in Heaven, and is there a prayer that can help someone get to Heaven? Jim - My parish is planning a trip to the holy land. You mentioned a place that was at the corner of three different countries. What is that village? Patrick Recommends “And on This Rock: The Witness of One Land and Two Covenants” by Stanl...

Patrick answers listener questions about Gregorian Masses, can Mary be referred to as the wife of God, and why are scarfs and doylies not required to be worn at Mass? If Amazon Thinks You’re Racist, It Will Shut Down Your Smart Home – Patrick shares Brandon Jackson’s experience Mary - You visited us years ago. Gregorian Masses and Chaplet of Divine Mercy are good for the souls of the departed. Kat...

Patrick answers listener questions about confession, how to explain to a teenager why we pray, what is the Didache, and is Original Sin a state of being? Larry - I'm not Catholic, but I would stand behind a MLB boycott because of these “sisters” Patrick comments on the latest Dodgers and “Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence” developments Woman are now called Non-Man Joseph - Is it possible to be Catho...

Patrick addresses the rising use of ChatGPT and shares some of the questions and the answers he’s gotten from using it himself. Patrick also answers listener questions about taking communion to nursing homes, did Jesus know what his life would be from the time he was a baby, why would God send atheists who live a moral life to hell, and should we play along when someone pretends to be a different...

Patrick answers listener questions about lay people handling the Eucharist, how to start reconciling with an ex-spouse, how do I become a radio host, and what do I tell my child in elementary school how to interact with another student who identifies as an animal? Martha - When did lay people start handling the Eucharist? Ann - How can I reconcile with my Ex-Husband? Elizabeth - We have seven chil...

Patrick answers listener questions about how to help young people deal with the trans movement that they are being bombarded by, is there a limit to forgiveness, are all forms of contraception a sin, and was Cane the son of Satan? Steve - My 11-year-old grandson is also dealing with trans stuff. What books can I share with him to cope with this? Coy - Regarding today's Gospel, Matthew 5: What does...

Patrick Madrid is asked by Mary about the topic of confession and why Catholics go to a priest to have their sins forgiven. He provides an explanation based on biblical references. Patrick begins by emphasizing that Jesus came to forgive sins and save people from sin through his death on the cross. The reason for going to confession is derived from Jesus' own words in John chapter 20. After the re...

Patrick answers an email asking him to compare A.I. and the Tower of Babel. Patrick gives this some serious thought and a serious answer Paul McCartney says A.I. got John Lennon’s voice on ‘last Beatles record’ Nancy – The early days of the internet was “mind-blowing.” Can we go to heaven digitally? Patrick shares clips from The Today Show in 1994 trying to describe the internet and David Bowie in...