The Patrick Madrid Show Was Judas Saved? (Special Podcast Highlight)
This episode of The Patrick Madrid Show is an exploration into one of those ouch topics: What happened to Judas? Is it possible he still went to heaven?
Patrick walks us through Pope Leo’s recent catechesis, which centers on Jesus, our hope... and the betrayal at the Last Supper. Pope Leo reflects on that haunting line from Mark 14: “Surely it is not I?” He calls it one of the most sincere questions a disciple can ask, and it’s a moment of fragile, gut-check honesty. But then the Holy Father shares this heavy truth: “If by betraying, we become unfaithful to ourselves... we exclude ourselves from salvation.” In other words, Judas didn’t get dragged to hell against his will; he chose the path. He excluded himself.
What the Church Has Actually Said:
Patrick reminds us that this isn’t mere speculation:
The Catechism of the Council of Trent flat-out says:
“Judas has not profited from redemption and has lost his soul.”
That’s the Church putting it plainly.
But… What About God’s Mercy?!
This is a totally fair question, but Patrick lays it out like this:
-God won’t force you to love Him.
-Patrick reminds us that Judas knew Jesus. He lived with Him, ate with Him, and he saw miracles.
And still... he walked away.
Don't forget that Jesus said:
“None of them was lost except the son of destruction…” – John 17:12
That’s Jesus talking about Judas, not a random sinner.
Jesus also said in scripture that it would have been better if Judas was never born; Patrick explains that this wouldn't make sense if Judas ended up in heaven.
Patrick reminds you that even someone that close to Jesus can fall, so how much more do we need to cling to grace?
We shouldn't fear, but we need to stay close to Jesus and always choose repentance (like Peter did). Let's never take our salvation for granted.