The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick delves deep into the topic of transgender identity, exploring the philosophical and logical nuances behind it. He tackles common rhetorical sleights of hand, discusses the significance of scientific reality, and debates the fluidity of truth versus factual reality. His conversation underscores the importance of grounding beliefs in coherent, tenable philosophies.   Cyrus and Dr. Patrick share emails in regards to Gabe’s call from the previous hour (00:42) Nicole’s Mom – Why would man’s word supersede God’s word? (05:13) Colin - Can you explain how to handle the argument that 'trans people exist'? (11:22) Ulises - Can you recommend a retreat center for my mom to heal from physical and spiritual abuse? (20:55) Linda - I am glad you brought up The Walton’s. My kids are raised on them. (24:21) Ruben - Do we need a dispensation for not going to church during a trip or travel? (30:46) Edward - Why didn't John mention the assumption of Mary in scripture? (35:54) Vance - How much reverence do we need to be given to Mary? (40:56) Grizzy - The conversation with the transgender guy reminded me of the time when you were in line and a woman said to you 'abortion is legal, get over it' and you turned her very nicely.

Patrick starts off with questions about Dungeons and Dragons, purgatory and Jesus' explanation of the Eucharist.   12-year-old Luke asks whether he can play Dungeons and Dragons. Can Catholics celebrate Passover? Renee wonders what to do. There are two teachers at my daughter’s school are displaying human rights campaign symbol. What should I do? Karen wonders why the Church doesn’t emphasize our ability to sacrifice for those who are in purgatory? Rick says his wife wants to go to a concert at a masonic temple. Is that a problem? Anne - Why do people think that American Men are pedophiles. I think they are bringing kids over to organ harvest. Michael – In regards to the Bread of life discourse. Was Jesus just trying to explain the miracle of transubstantiation?  Do we have to hold a rosary to pray it right?

Patrick focuses on questions regarding name changes of Church's and Burning Man Festival. Plus is it okay to kneel during the Lamb of God.   Maria- Can a Church's name be changed and is that a good thing? Gaby - There is an event where they burn a giant puppet in our town in a celebration. It’s called the Zobla. Is that morally okay? Liz- My sister in law ONLY talks about Jesus and her conversion. How can we let her down easy that we need to take a break in the relationship? Patrick reads and email discerning what being in the image of God means. Laura-Why are there so many feasts to Mary but so few to Jesus? Patrick responds to an emailer upset that he discusses sexuality on air. Peggy – What’s the difference between the GERM and the Rubric? Can I kneel during the Lamb of God? Jennifer emails and wants to know when Relevant Radio will start offering license plate holders.

Patrick clarifies heaven, Mary's coronation, when to stand at the Prayers of the Faithful and more. Rae - Burning Man festival: As a Nevada resident I am not a fan of it. There are some terrible things that happen to locals. Walt - Are there two levels of after life when we go to heaven? I worry about our protestant brothers and sisters. Angela - How do we know that Mary's coronation actually happened? Ron- What is the name of the book for women and what they should look for in a husband. Is there one for men to find wife? In what book do you address that we are “saved by grace”? What do the letters on top of the Cross mean? Sam - When are people supposed to stand after the Prayer of the Faithful? Should we be holding hands during Our Father? Bill – What kind of book recommendation can I give a prisoner who supports sola scriptura?

On this podcast episode of The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick had a chat with Annette from Austin, Texas, who shared a pretty amazing conversation with her 8-year-old son. While they were reading together, the little guy figured out something big: since the Church is the "Bride of Christ," that must be why only men can be priests—because, in his words, “they can’t marry another bride.”   Patrick was seriously impressed. He explained that the boy is actually on to something really deep. The idea is that priests represent Christ, who is the Bridegroom, and the Church is His Bride. So, just like in marriage, there’s a special relationship between Christ (represented by the priest) and the Church. This means the priesthood has to be reserved for men to keep that intact.   Patrick also brought up a Catholic theologian, Dr. Joyce Little, who wrote about this topic. It's called Women and Ordination, available here.   Annette’s son might just be a little genius! Who knows? Patrick says he could be the next St. Thomas Aquinas!    Sometimes, kids can hit on some seriously deep truths without even realizing it!

Patrick answers questions about tarot cards, judging and also the story of a listener who decided to keep her baby after incest.  Patrick answers an email about vasectomy reversals and what to do? (0:42) Guillermo-Is there a good short book on the evils of Tarot Cards? (2:38) Book Recommendation:  An Exorcist Tells His Story by Fr. Gabrielle Amorth https://ignatius.com/an-exorcist-tells-his-story-ethsp/ Nora-What does it mean to not Judge someone else? I am a juror on a murder trial and someone said as a Christian he can't be the jury because he can't judge.  What do you think? (5:08) James- My girlfriend left me last year and I can't get through it. What should I do? (13:15) Josh- I have young kids in Catholic school with only 20% of kids are Catholic. How can I help raise them in the faith? (21:34) Marquita- When does two wrongs make a right? My whole life I have heard that abortion is okay in the case of incest and rape. I would like to share my story. I survived sexual abuse and my oldest daughter was born from incest. I don't understand how we can say that in the case of incest and rape that abortion is okay. (29:18) Susan- Demonic Activity: How do I know if all of the demon has gone out of me? I forgot some sins in confession can I confess them later? (41:00) E-Frank- Can you use holy water to cure a rare illness? (49:17)

Patrick in this hour shares the story of St. Teresa of Avila being incorrupt still, and about women priests and deaconesses Patrick shares a story of St. Teresa of Avila’s bound is still incorrupt after 442 years after her death (0:52) https://www.romereports.com/en/2024/08/29/st-teresa-of-avilas-tomb-reopened-110-years-later-her-body-remains-incorrupt/ Deedee- You said that people should be taking communion on the tongue instead of the hand. Why is that? (7:59) Sean- Why does God send us to hell if he loves us? (18:38) Holly- I am going to a Mass from an Assyrian Church of the East. Can we receive communion there? (20:43) Yollie- I have given Lourdes Water to many people and that can cure. (23:13) Annette- My son thinks that because the Church is the bride of Christ that is why Priests marry the Church and that is why Women can't become priest because they can't marry a bride. What do you think? (29:30) Essay Recommendation, Dr. Joyce Little “Women and Ordination”: https://media.christendom.edu/1987/08/women-and-ordination/ And Apostolic Letter from St. John Paul II about Priestly Ordination for men: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/1994/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_19940522_ordinatio-sacerdotalis.html Randi-What do you think about Deaconesses being part of the early Church? (42:07) Book Recommendation about Deaconesses:  https://ignatius.com/deaconesses-deacp/

Patrick answers numerous questions about hats and veils in Church, masturbation and also could you still go to heaven if you leave the Church Patrick continues to answer an email about Intrauterine insemination (IUI) and if it’s permissible?  (0:35) Article Recommendation: Making Sense of Bioethics: Column 110: Is Artificial Insemination Wrong Even Among Married Couples?: https://www.ncbcenter.org/making-sense-of-bioethics-cms/column-110-is-artificial-insemination-wrong-even-among-married-couples Ellen:  Someone said we don't need to sacrifice since Christ already did. How do I respond to that? (7:21) Ruth:  Are there any rules about woman not wearing hats in church? (15:55) Bob- Did Jesus Make Mistakes? (22:19) Emmitt- The name of 'Jesus' is a westernization of 'Jeshua'. (28:09) Cheryl- Why masturbation is considered wrong? I am a widow and have no interest in dating. (30:09) Michael- If I continue to stay non Catholic or away from the Catholic Church, but still believe in God, and sin no more, would I wind up in hell? (38:54) Sandra- Is it okay women use hats at Church? One time I was stopped by a priest. (44:38) Mary Lou - I am very excited that you addressed human sexuality with this person that was a widow. I want to share some holy ways that have helped me in chastity as a single person my entire life. Contemplative prayer, dancing and music! (49:06) Document Recommendation: Inter Insigniores: Declaration On The Question Of Admission Of Women To The Ministerial Priesthood https://www.papalencyclicals.net/paul06/p6interi.htm

Patrick in this hour answers a number of questions about communion and also about Church History Patrick responds to an email about communion at nursing homes (1:07) Patrick responds to an email about confession and communion and to have less judgment in the Church and a marriage that needs to be as brother/sister (4:51) Alex thanks Patrick on how he explains things and makes things crystal clear (16:07) Kevin-Where did the name Jesus come from? (20:43) Ann-The priest didn't hand out communion during communion. What do you think about that? What should I do? (29:20) The General Instruction of the Roman Missal: https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/general-instruction-of-the-roman-missal  Brian-Is there a good book on Catholic History to help me in my life?  (40:46) A History of Christendom series by Warren Carroll: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBSL83WZ?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk The History of the Catholic Church by James Hitchcock: https://ignatius.com/history-of-the-catholic-church-hcch/ Thomas Woods, How the Catholic Church built Western Civilization: https://www.regnery.com/9781596983281/how-the-catholic-church-built-western-civilization/ Fr. John Laux A History of the Catholic Church: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/church-history-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-to-1940/

Hour 2 Patrick in this hour answers questions related to how to gay family members, a daughter who viewed sexually explicit material and a non-Catholic marrying a Catholic     Kate-My co-worker shared that he is thinking of having a child by surrogacy. How could I respond to him? (1:45) Jessica Is it okay for me to keep my kids from my Gay family members? I don't want them to be influenced. (13:45) Patrick answers an email about the naming of Jesus and related to the Angel Gabriel (22:29) Patrick answers an email from a Protestant and about IVF being a sin. (24:03)   Elise-I am a non-Catholic and my boyfriend is Catholic. Do I need to go to RCIA before we get married? (27:36) 9:47- Alejandra-My 12 yo daughter was shown a video with two men making having sex. How can I talk with her about this? (38:27) Book Recommendation: Good Pictures, Bad Pictures: https://holyheroes.com/products/good-pictures-bad-pictures Good Pictures, Bad Picutres, Jr.: https://holyheroes.com/products/good-pictures-bad-pictures-jr