The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick welcomes questions on everything from original sin and the salvation of the unbaptized to Eucharistic reverence and disputes at school, injecting real-life stories with reflections straight from his own experiences.   Matthew (email) – Do children inherit the guilts and the sins of their parents? (00:58) Dennis - I believe that the Novus Ordo is disrespectful during the Eucharist. Communion in the Hand is wrong. (07:34) Kevin - Because I started listening to the Patrick Madrid Show, I started receiving Communion on the tongue. (20:31) Reuben (10-years-old) - My friend said all the new kids were the dumbest. This led to a conflict between all of my friends. I told the teacher. Patrick, what do you think? (22:06) Tony - My kid is 13 and someone at her school said the Catholic Church is a cult. How can I help my 13-year-old defend her religion? (31:28) Ray - If you could speak to the Pope what would you ask him to change? Mine would be to ask all Catholic K-College to be bi-ritual to change the landscape. (44:51)

Tattoo talk sparks lively calls, as Patrick explores questions of permanence, biblical roots, and the motives underneath personal expression, with perspectives from a concerned parent, a faith-driven tattoo artist, and a former gang member whose scars and choices shape how he reaches young people now.   Joe (email) – Why do you say “the Youtubes” (00:37) The Plane Crash That Almost Killed Me - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/the-plane-crash-that-almost-killed-me (01:52) Julie - How does God and the Church perceive tattoos? (08:41) Hannah - I am a Catholic tattoo artist. I feel like you connect tattoos and vanity. Am I doing something wrong by tattooing the community? (19:59) Jorge - I grew up in Mexico and was a gangster. I had to fight against getting the gang tattoos. (40:12)

Patrick answers tough questions about faith, Catholic loyalty to the Pope, and internal conflict in the Church, breaking down papal authority, history, and what genuine disagreement means for believers today. He threads in thoughts on AI—using it for faith conversations, but warning about its quirks and risks—never shying from addressing modern challenges head-on.   Pascal (email) - Does masturbation lead to incest? (01:06) Josh - What veneration do we owe to the pope, even if we have issues with him? (05:20) Ronnie - John Paul II instituted the Luminous Mysteries. Why weren’t the Luminous Mysteries made sooner? (23:29) Kathy - My 90-year-old uncle is dying and doesn’t want a funeral. What can I do to help his soul get to heaven? (31:17) Joel - I understand that Grace infuses into the person. What does that mean? (37:36) Patrick and Cyrus talk about the dangers of A.I. (44:35) This hour is an encore from 12-01-2025

Patrick answers real-life questions about faith, money, and marriage, weaving in biblical wisdom on trusting God rather than wealth and addressing callers’ struggles with giving and spiritual conversations at home. He sorts out confusion around the Nativity timeline and explains the Catholic view on natural family planning versus contraception, cutting through misunderstandings.   Josh - I have a question about Bible translations. There is a difference between trusting in riches and having riches. How do you explain this? Who can get into heaven? (01:46) Amy - Can you explain the timeline of the Nativity? (13:54) Christopher - I want to add that instead of placing Trust in God, it is very easy to place confidence in money as a safety net (instead of God as a safety net). God wants to be our safety net. (21:43) Michael (email) - Is the Church correct about Natural Family Planning (NFP)? (28:12) Mary - How is it that in the Catholic Bibles there is the quote from Mary saying, ' I have no husband’? (40:03) Nick - Christopher brought up a good point. I felt that this was profound. My family and I are blessed financially. When is having enough money enough? (44:41)

Patrick brings listeners straight into Catholic conversations, responding to Carol’s heartfelt question about balancing the story of Santa with faith, and sharing why passing along festive traditions won’t drive children away from the Church. Stories of Blessed Miguel Pro’s boldness electrify the hour, while Patrick fields real-time questions about burial customs, Jesuit history, and modern Church practices. Every moment brims with honesty, wit, and a dash of mariachi music, as Patrick examines everyday faith from unique angles.   Carol (email) - I want to celebrate Advent and Christmas with the right orientation toward Christ's birth, but I am beginning to think that leading my children to believe in some aspects of Christmas traditions, especially for what young people believe, might in the future lead them away from Christ. (00:48) Ron - Why isn't anything mentioned about Blessed Miguel Pro? (11:08) Joe - Is it true that Pope Leo made a prayer room for the Muslims at the Vatican? (20:13) Joshua - What is the difference between being embalmed and not being embalmed? How does the Church view this? (30:03) George - Embalming practices: I remember reading that we should be faced more gruesomely with the reality of our death and not to gloss over it. (38:28) James - Who are the Jesuits and how could I find out more about them? (41:41) Maria Theresa - Do we have to fast on Ember Days if we are having a Christmas gathering? (43:54) Elizabeth - You were opposed to embryo adoption, yet the Church hasn't ruled this out. (46:53)

Patrick answers tough questions on embryo adoption and Church teaching, explores why 666 holds significance, and explains the nuanced differences between the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds as listeners seek clarity. Grief and searching faith collide when a caller shares heartbreak over tragedy, sparking thoughtful discussion on suffering and trust in God. Liturgy, Christmas traditions, and reverence at Mass come into focus with a mix of candor and warmth, capturing the unpredictable blend of real-life challenges and deep Catholic insight.   Patrick continues his conversation with Elizabeth at the end of the last hour about embryo adoption (00:35) Robert - Why does the Nicene Creed leave out 'descended into hell?' (17:38) Eden (12-years-old) - Why is 666 the devil's number? (25:06) Erin - My best friend tragically passed away recently, and I am being bombarded with questions about how God could let this happen? How can I answer her? (27:59) Erica (email) – The focus of Christmas should be about Jesus (35:50) Daniel - Are we required to bow at the name of Jesus and Mary? Why do priests and lay people bow to the altar? (38:23) Mindy - In the rubrics, the priest genuflects after raising the host and before receiving Communion. Our priest only bows his head? Is this ok? (42:19)

Patrick opens with the aftermath of a brutal terror attack at a Sydney Hanukkah party, recounting piercing eyewitness accounts and confronting the painful reality of anti-Semitic violence. Voices from callers and commentators collide, forcing difficult questions about ideology, Western society, and faith, while Muslim perspectives challenge the boundaries of silence and condemnation. The episode veers between prayer, outrage, and searching for answers in a world shaken by relentless extremism.   Audio: Bondi Beach Hanukkah Attack Kills 15 (01:00) https://x.com/TheocharousH/status/2000218949938545077?s=20 Audio: Douglas Murray "Something is going to happen, and Americans need to GET READY."  (02:39)https://x.com/ImtiazMadmood/status/2000249424291787154?s=20 Audio: Muslim murders - They were father and son, reportedly from Pakistan  https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/2000309636675846266?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (05:08) Audio: Eyewitness of Australia terror attack says the terrorist was firing for 20 minutes while cops were frozen in place (07:53)  https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/2000234562694103089?s=20 Francis - The clip you just played is right on the money. I am concerned that this will happen in America. (11:55) Timeline of Muslim terror attacks over the years (15:34) AUDIO: Australian Muslim: “Jihad is definitely part of our religion. Allah prefers and rewards Muslims who directly fight our infidel enemies more than those who do nothing.” (22:45) https://x.com/realmaalouf/status/2000300836635967534?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ Audio: Muslim Emirati commentator AQ Almenhali discuss the motivations behind Islamic attack on Jews in Australia (24:46)  https://x.com/MarinaMedvin/status/2000219724223807806?s=20 Audio: Eight years ago, the UAE’s Foreign Minister HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed issued a warning to the West (27:44) https://x.com/visegrad24/status/2000209485793484889?s=20 Sam - I want to add to your list. I am a Christian from Iraq and left when I was 14. Ottomans killed Christians who wouldn't convert 100 years ago and forced Bishops to watch. We need to wake up. (28:53) Audio: Just hours after the October 7th Massacre, a large crowd of migrants gathered in front of the Sydney Opera House to celebrate and chant: “Gas the Jews” (36:27) https://x.com/visegrad24/status/2000229487888507018?s=20 Audio: Lauren Southern in 2015 - Islam is dominating. Lauren Southern is a Canadian commentator and author known for her commentary on immigration, feminism, and Islam.  (37:34) https://x.com/AntonioTweets2/status/2000228194666840420?s=20 Richard - Banning a religion by name is prohibited by 1st Amendment but we can limit Muslim immigration. We could do this immediately. US has been fighting Muslims since the beginning. I hope the Church would step forward to convert Muslims. (41:16)   Here is the list Patrick read about Muslim terrorist attacks: 1979 The Iranian Embassy Takeover = Muslims1983 The Beirut Embassy bombers = Muslims1983 The Beirut Marine bombers = Muslims1985 The Achille Lauro Hijackers = Muslims1988 The Pan-Am #103 Bombers = Muslims1993 The First WTC bombers = Muslims1994 The Air France Hijackers = Muslims1994 The Buenos Aires bombers = Muslims1996 The Khobar Towers Bombers = Muslims1998 The Kenyan U.S Embassy = Muslims2000 The U.S.S. Cole Bombers = Muslims2001 The Shoe Bomber = Muslim2001 The 9/11 hijackers = Muslims2002 The 2002 Bali Nightclub = Muslims2002 The Moscow Theatre Attackers = Muslims2002 The Beheading of Daniel Pearl = Muslims2002 The Beltway Snipers = Muslims2004 The Madrid Train Bombers = Muslims2004 The Besian School Attackers = Muslims2005 The 7/7 bombers = Muslims2005 The 2005 Bali Bombings = Muslims2008 The Bombay Attackers = Muslims2009 The Fort Hood Shooter = Muslim2009 The Underwear Bomber = Muslim2012 The Libyan U.S. Embassy Attack = Muslims2013 The murder of Lee Rigby = Muslims2013 The Boston Marathon Bombers = Muslims2014 The Yazidi Massacre of 2014 = Muslims2015 The Charlie Hebdo Attacks = Muslims2015 The San Bernardino Attacks = Muslims2016 The Ankara Airport Attack = Muslims2016 The Beheading of French priest = Muslims2016 The Minnesota Mall stabbings = Muslim2016 The Nice Attack = Muslim2016 The Orlando attack = Muslim2017 The Westminster Attack = Muslim2017 The Manchester Arena bombing = Muslim2017 The London Bridge Attack = Muslims2018 The Surabaya bombings = Muslims

Patrick sparks a lively conversation, switching from bagpipes overcoming a call to prayer to the shock of Rob Reiner’s tragic death and reflections on cultural legacy. Listener questions on baptism’s connection to circumcision and biblical translation history stir rapid back-and-forth, while urgent talk on fertility, terrorism, and faith fills the hour. Humor and honesty cut through every topic, unexpected and bold.   Audio: Bagpipes during Muslim call to prayer (00:21) https://x.com/joeymannarino/status/1999952721898869236?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ Rob Reiner and Wife Found Stabbed to Death in Brentwood Home (05:08) Andy - Does this Colossians chapter 2:11-12 suggest that the Old Covenant of Circumcision is fulfilled by Baptism? (10:28) Steve – Is it true that the Church's translation of the Bible had errors in it for 1900 years? (21:48) Bob - I want to say that I have worked with Muslims before. They said that they will overpopulate us. (28:03) Lou - About the SSPV breaking off from SSPX. They are not sedevacantists? They have a hands-off approach. I am part of SSPV. (31:13) Tom (email) – Thank you very much for speaking pure truth on this issue which is so ignored and excused (34:12) Casey - Should we dismiss everything in the Gnostic Gospels? (43:46)

Patrick welcomes listeners and reacts to breaking news, including the FBI’s arrest of four suspects in a Los Angeles New Year’s Eve terror plot. Thoughtful callers spark conversations about fraud scandals, the Catholic response to violence, God’s nature, righteous anger, and the validity of traditional baptisms. Discussion swirls from Sydney’s tragedies to questions about Church calendars, keeping each moment brisk and unpredictable.   Audio: The FBI has stopped a planned terrorist bombing in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve. Four suspects from a "PRO-PALESTINE EXTREMIST GROUP" are in custody. – (00:31)https://x.com/bennyjohnson/status/2000587471667560664?s=43&t=mvWhw2bM-_Ry8hgcvEoCYw Will - I am concerned that we are going to see terrorism where there is a concentration of Muslims like in Minnesota and Michigan (01:52) Sam - On the news here in California, a local Rabbi was sharing that one of his nephews was killed in this terrible attack. (13:49) Bob - Where can I download a list of all the Muslim things you were talking about earlier? (15:06) Jose - Do you think we need a modern-day crusade? (18:12) Peter - Does God the Father and the Holy Spirit have feelings like sorrow or joy? (22:20) April - Why was it OK for Jesus to be angry, but if we get angry, we are considered immature? (30:07) Caden - Is it valid and licit to have a child baptized using the extraordinary form? (38:01) George - The Council of Trent declares that the Vulgate is free from all errors. (40:37) Steve - I'm the only Catholic in a bible study. How can I explain Pentecost and the Last Supper? (43:05)

Patrick answers listener questions on the Holy Eucharist, grief, prayer after tragedy, and tough calls about family boundaries and school choices. He responds to inquiries about supporting Jewish people and addresses scriptural tension between Jesus’s rebukes and his love, weaving in Catholic teaching on keeping Sunday holy and the importance of inner healing.   Kevin (email) – Is there ever any reason to put the Consecrated Host in one’s pocket? (01:53) Angela - My friend's husband committed murder suicide. How can I pray through this? (12:15) Justin - As Christians, I know we are supposed to support our Jewish friends. Why are we called to support them if they don't even believe in Jesus? (18:27) Brittney - What are your thoughts at looking at schools for non-Catholic kids? I don't have any Catholic schools near me. (25:34) Maria - My sister was asked by brother and her son to go on a vacation. My brother allows his college age children to sleep with their boyfriends and girlfriends. Should they go? (31:23) Robert - When Jesus told the Pharisees that they were descendants of the devil has always bothered me. This seems to contradict what you are saying about being kind to Jews. (38:24) Butch - A couple of my coworkers feel deer hunting is more important than going to Church. What is your definition of keeping the Sabbath on Sunday? (43:43) Originally aired on 10/20/25