The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick delves into a humorous but thoughtful satire that questions the atheist viewpoint on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He explores why this theory of a hoax falls apart, highlighting the immense risks and gruesome sacrifices the apostles face to spread the word. Even if you're skeptical, understanding these perspectives can enrich your critical thinking.   Audio: This is how atheists think Christianity started (03:33) George - The problem with the satire is that the Apostles would have needed to know in advance that they would be killed. (14:48) Email – Why are parents afraid to be parents? (21:06) Piedad – I think parents are attending more games because they are more aware of the need for their kids to have them there, not because of guilt. (39:32) Email – Daycare centers are raising children, so the parents feel the need to go to every concert or game (44:26)

Patrick Madrid had such a touching moment on his show when a sweet little girl named Emily from Texas called in with a really deep question. She asked, "Do babies who die in their mommy's tummy go to purgatory because of original sin?" You could just hear the innocence and sincerity in her voice, and Patrick's response was so kind and thoughtful.   He gently explained that no, those babies don’t go to purgatory. Purgatory is a place where souls go to be purified from sins they've committed during their lives, but unborn babies haven't had a chance to commit any sins at all. So, it wouldn’t make sense for them to be there.   Patrick then broke down the idea of original sin in a way Emily could understand. He used this really simple analogy: imagine your parents were billionaires (how fun would that be?!) and you were supposed to inherit all that money. But then, because of something your parents did, they lost it all, and even though it wasn’t your fault, you miss out on the inheritance. That’s kind of what original sin is like—it’s something we inherit from Adam and Eve, but it’s not because of anything we personally did.   What about those babies who don’t get a chance to be baptized? That’s where the Church trusts in God’s mercy. Patrick explained that while the Church doesn’t have an exact answer, it hopes and prays that God, in His love, gives those babies the grace they need to enter heaven. And he reminded Emily that God loves those babies even more than their parents or siblings ever could, so we trust that they’re safe with Him.   Patrick's ability to take such a big, complicated question and make it so clear and comforting was really beautiful.   Bottom line: We don’t know exactly what happens to miscarried babies, but we have every reason to hope that God, in His infinite love and mercy, welcomes them into heaven. And we can trust that one day, their families will be reunited with them in God’s embrace.   If you've suffered a miscarriage, the pain is real, and Relevant Radio is always here to pray with you and support you through the journey of grief. You are not alone. 

Patrick answer phone calls about novenas, balancing Catholic life, complying with office pronoun requirements and more.   Steve - How do you pray the Surrender Novena Correctly? Can a Protestant pray a novena? Billy email – Trying to discern the balance of Catholic life and include fun? Patrick - You were speaking with the woman whose daughter was dating a girl, and you told her that praying 'extra hard' doesn't make God answer them better. Is that true? Can you clarify? Christopher email – Is it worth debating or following someone on X that sometimes bashes the Church but is mostly a good Christian? Emily -How do I approach a coworker who takes the Lord's name in vain a lot? Marisela email – Do I have to comply with using pronouns at work? Patrick responds to listener about parishes charging a large fee for services like weddings and funerals

Patrick talks about how to respond when someone takes the Lord's name in vain and continues the discussion as to how to best serve parents in CCD classes without mandatory meetings or high payments.  Zach - Advice for those who say the Lord's name in vain - I will make the sign of the cross whenever it happened, I would tell them why, and then they would stop using the language in front of me Rosa - I feel like I am burdening God too much with my things. What should I do? Jeff - Kids in CCD class. Where are the thank you to the people who are teaching these kids. I would do CCD for years and got very little thanks. We need more appreciate. Nancy - I have taught CCD for 15 years and I don't understand why we don't look at this from an educational perspective. CCD should include the parent instead of charging the parents. Pat - Fees for Sacraments: I don't think you have it right. I think the fees are low compared to other things like kid’s sports. Joseph - At the end of the Mass before the final blessing there are announcements. That bothers me so what should I do? Crystal email – My kids are in faith formation. Paying fees are okay with me and shows that these programs have value but mandatory parental classes for parents are not okay. Sharon - I am a CCD teacher, and we were given a packet about protecting God's Children. But we find some of it questionable. What should we do about this?

Patrick continues his discussion with callers about the appropriate way to encourage generosity when it comes to covering expenses for sacraments that doesn't turn people off. He also helps explain where unbaptized babies go and the existence of God to kid callers. Emily (8year old)- When babies die in the tummy do they go to purgatory since they couldn't be baptized? Chris - I have encountered Simony myself. I wanted to offer 5 Masses, and they Charted me 50 dollars. I told them that they couldn't 'charge' that it was supposed to be a donation. This is a problem all over the place. Lorenzo - Do you think that people should be able to use the Church Hall for free? Lori - I found out that my 15-year-old daughter thinks she is gay. What should I do? Deacon Tony - People don’t seem to want to donate to the Church but they are willing to spend money on other things. It seems to be a problem brought on by people not wanting to donate. Bob - If you're middle class, why is it okay to stiff God, in terms of payments.  We don't do that w/waiters and waitresses?  I've been in a finance committee at Church. Ed - What is the definition of the Doctors of the Church? Michael - On the youth formation safe child requirement; I’m a first-time youth minister, did it last week; There’s a basic 12 questionnaires you go through, and it gets through the point across.   It was done in 10 minutes. Martha - For the Quinceanera mass, at my parish they charge $500, and there's four of them at the same time.  And my grandkids did 1st holy communion, they didn't give certificate until paid $280. Sophia (7-year-old) - How did God exist or came to be?

So, Patrick Madrid dives into an important distinction that sometimes gets people confused: divine revelation versus private revelation. Think of divine revelation as the non-negotiables—what God has revealed through Scripture and apostolic tradition. This stuff is mandatory for us Catholics. You can’t pick and choose. You’re obligated to believe and obey it all because it’s literally God telling us what to believe and how to live.    Now, private revelation is different. It’s not required for everyone. It’s like when something supernatural happens to a few people, and it’s legitimate for them, but not binding on the rest of us. For example, Our Lady of Fatima appearing to the three shepherd kids in 1917. That’s a private revelation, even though it was eventually approved by the Church (and hey, that miracle of the sun? 70,000 people saw it!).   Patrick emphasizes that while Fatima is approved, it's still not on the same level as divine revelation. You don't have to believe in it, and you certainly don’t need to go on a pilgrimage to Fatima to be a good Catholic. Same goes for Medjugorje—while it seems to be moving towards Church approval, it's not there yet. You can visit, but don’t feel pressured to. You’re not required to follow these private revelations, no matter how devoted some people might be to them.   In a nutshell, Patrick warns against making private revelations bigger than they are. They're meaningful, but divine revelation—Jesus, the Bible, tradition—is the main thing. Stay grounded in that!

Patrick tackles an intriguing and often overlooked concept called "custody of the eyes," which is all about training yourself to develop virtues like purity and chastity. Patrick offers personal anecdotes and practical advice. Plus, we'll uncover the unexpected spiritual wisdom tucked away in our show's theme song, "Move," by Saint Motel. Whether you're wrestling with temptations or just curious about how to strengthen your willpower, this episode offers insightful and encouraging guidance.   Patrick comments on covenant of the eyes and avoiding temptation (00:44) Shannon - What do you think about the 40-hour work week? Does it take away from family time? (09:47) Barbara - What are your thoughts on Medjugorje? (18:11) E-Frank - Is it okay to marry someone in the Catholic Church if they don't believe in the Catholic faith? A protestant girl wants to marry me but says that my pastor won't let us get married. (37:01) Megan - Should I rebuke someone who sinned or should I be gentle with them? They just left a marriage without good reason. (41:15)

Patrick clarifies the essential distinction between divine and private revelation. Divine revelation—God’s word through the Bible and apostolic tradition—is mandatory for all Catholics. Private revelation, like the apparitions at Fatima, is personal and not required for belief, though church-approved apparitions hold great value. Remember, while pilgrimages can be enriching, your faith doesn’t hinge on visiting such places.   Patrick shares the latest news out of Lebanon (00:26) Kip - 40-hour work week: I think 40 hours goes by fast if you are doing what you love! (06:40) Diana - My 15-years-old granddaughter was baptized but didn't make her first communion. There are things that spark her interest, and she told me that she wants to receive communion. I was told it was a three-year process to make first Holy Communion. What can we do? (12:58) John - Medjugorje promoted great things including adoration. (21:59) Patrick explains the difference between Private Revelation and Divine Revelation (38:31) John - I am an Apache, and I wanted to talk about the terrible things going on in the southwest reservations. They are trafficking drugs and hurting the Native American youth. Satan is alive and well in a lot of these places that don't practice the Catholic faith (45:10)

Patrick talks with a caller who shares her story about her daughter leaving the church after a heated confrontation over a medical treatment. He delves into the church's stance on using medical therapies that might also serve as contraception and explores ways to bridge the gap with loved ones who've drifted away.   Joshua - Surprise AZ had a council meeting that shut down a mom who was trying to make her case. I thought it was wrong for the mom to keep talking. (01:49) Joe - I am a catechist for teens and we have a church in Mission TX that helps kids who want to do the class in their teen years. It takes about 6 six months. (13:10) Kaden - My CCD program has some requirements which I am not sure about and I am wondering what your take is on it? (17:30) Marsha - A daughter's religion teacher told her she's going to hell because she's taking birth control pills that help with her control her uterus bleeding (35:15) Tom - Is there a requirement of required number of confirmation hours to get confirmed? (44:42)

Patrick Madrid had a great chat with Thomas from Providence, Rhode Island, who was on the fence about joining the Relevant Radio Parish Ambassador program. Of course, Patrick was all-in on helping him out!    So, what’s the deal with being a parish ambassador? It's pretty simple. As an ambassador, your main mission is to raise awareness about Relevant Radio at your parish. Maybe that’s putting an ad in the bulletin, hanging a poster, or passing out bumper stickers —you get the idea! Don’t worry, you won’t be left hanging. Relevant Radio gives you everything you need: materials, graphics, you name it. Plus, it’s completely FREE. Yup, no hidden costs.   And signing up? Piece of cake. Just head over to relevantradio.com/ambassador, fill out your name and email, and boom—you’re in!    So, if you’re feeling called to be a part of it, Thomas (and anyone else listening), go for it!