Patrick greets listeners with compassionate answers to questions about missed Mass, biblical mysteries, and personal faith struggles. He fields calls and emails covering everything from dinosaurs in Genesis to parishioner concerns about politics at church, weaving in remarks on Archbishop Hebda’s recent op-ed about immigration reform. Through empathy, wit, and clear references to Catholic teaching, Patrick keeps the conversation fresh and authentic.

Ann (email) – Is it a mortal sin to miss Mass? (00:48)
April - Why aren't dinosaurs and previous hominids not mentioned in the Bible? (04:27)
Letycia - How do I format a Litany if I want to write one? (06:51)
Laura (email) - Would you be concerned if your daughter's fiancé admitted to "fooling around" with both men and women when he was in college? He has been celibate for over a decade. They are both practicing Catholics. (11:07)
Rudy - How come Patrick Madrid doesn't know about Leviathan in the Bible when we talk about dinosaurs? (16:53)
Chandler (email) - Does the consistent testimonies of people saying they saw Jesus when they almost died (and had a near death experience) disprove purgatory? (20:00)
Amy (email) - After listening to your dismissal of lay persons, especially women, I just feel guilty being a Eucharistic Minister. (23:50)
Charley (email) - I've noticed different interpretations of Jesus' five most precious wounds. Not His physical wounds, but the symbolism behind His wounds reflecting these offenses. (31:31)
Genny (email) – Politics have entered my church. Should I consider a different parish for the sake of my family’s spiritual health? (38:23)
Archbishop Bernard Hebda - We Need Comprehensive Immigration Reform Now (44:15)

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