The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick tackles the thorny divide between Catholics and Protestants on faith and works, pulling from Scripture while fielding heartfelt listener questions—everything from tricky family dynamics and workplace dilemmas to discerning adoption and skepticism about viral miracle stories. This episode weaves honest confrontation of doubts with direct, faith-driven answers on real-life moral scenarios.   Patrick continues to answer Preston’s question from the end of the last hour. Preston had asked, “Are Catholic’s elitists?” (01:05) Marie - There is a lesbian couple with a baby that is going to be in my inner-circle for a year. As Catholics, we don't celebrate those things, but how can I be professional about this? (21:30) Email – Is God telling us to adopt? (32:53) Adam - Would you classify as good works things like attending Mass every Sunday, frequenting confession, and receiving the Eucharist? Would those moments in which we choose not to sin be considered good works? (38:34) Kat (email) - Viral Video of Boy Seeing Father and Jesus (44:56) Gloria (email) – I didn’t marry in the Church. Can I still take Holy Communion? (49:13)

Patrick has a heated discussion about giving wealth to the Church and family fallout, honest confusion over DNR orders, and the raw tension stirred when priests wade into politics from the pulpit. Advice ricochets from inheritance disputes to hospice ethics and right back into the storm of faith meeting messy, everyday life.   Domingo - Would donating lands or vineyard give you credit to enter heaven? If you give more money can you get out of Purgatory? (01:22) Patricia - Do Not Resuscitate orders. Should we approve DNR for a family member? (17:51) Tim - My neighbor wanted to give me a Book of Mormon, and I told him that I am a practicing Catholic. Is 'practicing Catholic' and appropriate term? (29:13) Nina - Domingo was saying the people were blaming the Church and wanted to know why this happened. (35:43) Mary - Priest at Church was very political and lectured the people about the President's policies. How do I handle this? (39:15)

Here’s the scoop from this powerful episode of The Patrick Madrid Show. Patrick gives you a message a lot of us need to hear, even if it stings a little.  Meet Delia Delia calls in from L.A.; she’s been living with her boyfriend for over 10 years.They have a child together; he’s helped raise her other kids, but… they’re not married.She’s Catholic, goes to Mass, and she doesn’t receive Communion because she knows something’s not right. Her big question: “Should I go to confession even though I’m still living this way?” Patrick’s Loving (but direct!) Wake-Up Call Patrick’s response was compassionate but crystal clear: "Yes, you need confession... but confession only works if you’re ready to repent." (i.e., change your life). Right now, Delia is living in a state of mortal sin. Why Moving Out Matters Patrick explains: Jesus calls us to radical decisions: “If your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out.”Translation: Cut off anything dragging you away from God. So, What Should Delia Do? Here's Patrick's advice: Pray for courage.Get on your knees before the crucifix and beg Jesus for help. Patrick recommends the "Prayer Before a Crucifix" on the Relevant Radio app.  Make the hard break.You don’t have to hate him or abandon him as the father of your child, but you can’t live as husband and wife when you’re not. Then go to confession.But only after you’re ready to leave the sinful situation. Why This Matters Patrick leaves her with this stunning line:“You’re a daughter of the King. You’re royalty. But you’re living in the worst kind of peasant squalor.”  Delia (and all of us in sinful situations) are made for more.God isn’t trying to ruin our fun; He’s calling us to freedom, peace, and true love.  Real Talk Takeaway: If you’re stuck in a sinful situation and wondering, “Can’t I just go to confession and keep doing this?” ... the hard truth is: NO.Confession without repentance is like trying to shower in a mud pit. Here’s the good news from Patrick:"You’re one good confession away from becoming a saint." Final encouragement from Patrick:Ask Jesus for help. Put first the Kingdom of God, and everything else will be added unto you. (Matthew 6:33)

Patrick explores listener questions prompted by an email on liturgical shifts—why some find deeper connection in traditional Catholic practices, and what’s really at stake when Mass customs change. He fields honest concerns about the experience of Eucharist, gives straight answers on receiving communion, challenges listeners with the "cannibalism" objection, and throws in practical advice for those struggling to defend their faith with confidence.   Dave (email) – Can you tell me why there are liturgical changes happening in my diocese? (02:05) Kristy - Can you go to two Masses and receive communion twice in one day? (24:06) Paola – How can I adequately defend my faith? (25:40) Chris - How can I explain the Eucharist to a buddy of mine? He thinks it is cannibalism. (30:11) Angie – Question about the Bread of Life Discourse. (48:15)

Patrick pulls listeners into a spirited hour, fielding tough questions on the Bread of Life discourse and the Eucharist’s real presence while addressing everything from early Church tradition and the logic of St. Ignatius to the thorniest objections from evangelical friends. In fast-paced exchanges with callers, he moves from scriptural argument to real-life dilemmas—like whether to confront family about uncomfortable truths or respond to bishops’ dispensations on Mass—never shying away from controversy or complexity. Recommendations, personal anecdotes, and sharp-witted rebuttals pour out, making the faith both challenging and deeply immediate.   Patrick continues his conversation with Angie about the Bread of Life Discourse (01:53) Barbara - When Jesus says this is my body and blood in the synoptic Gospels, it is connected with John 6. (11:13) Lisa - Bread of Life discourse: Was it not possible that the people who did not believe did not believe because Jesus was alive in front of them? Charles - Bishops in CA have told their parishioners not to come to Mass because of the ICE raids. What do you think of that? (18:18) Tim – Transubstantiation: Jesus showed us in His miracles that He was capable of anything. (24:18) Max - My wife's uncle is into trans ideology and has been posting inappropriate messages. Should my mom talk to her uncle? (27:21) What about the Bread of Life Discourse in regard to John 6:66? (36:56) Trevor - In the Bread of Life Discourse, what does it mean that the flesh is of no avail? (39:25) Andy - Is the Episcopal Church Eucharist the same as Catholic Eucharist? (46:41)

Maria’s marriage is teetering under the weight of her husband’s drug use, secrecy, and abuse, and she’s torn about whether to alert authorities or the church. Listeners weigh in, sharing wisdom about shame, forgiveness, and hope, while Patrick threads hard questions—parental fear, legal complications, marital fidelity—into a conversation that refuses to flinch.   Maria - My husband is using drugs and stealing. Do I need to do something legally? (00:54) Susan - My daughter is expecting a baby and about to be engaged. How do we deal with this? (18:38) Sandra - This really touches me because I was in a similar situation. I hope she will focus on the sacrament of Confession and believe and live it. Let it go, and celebrate the new life. (30:02) Chris - It is reprehensible that ICE is going on Church property. If they do that they need a warrant. Otherwise, this is a 4th Amendment violation. (38:19) Sarah - How long should someone hold onto shame after confession? (42:18) David - I think we need to stop interchangeably using the words 'sin' and 'mistake'. (46:10)

Patrick opens with a timely update on the IRS shifting its stance toward churches and political endorsements and brings listeners the bishops’ decision to maintain neutrality, regardless of the new government position. Calls from listeners spark heartfelt discussion: Patrick consoles a struggling convert torn between his faith and his family, suggests practical resources for pro-life conversations, and offers comforting scripture for those on lonely roads. A burst of everyday reflections, personal stories, and unexpected commentary on everything from local Catholic life to pop culture threads through it all.   Catholic Church will NOT promote political candidates, despite possible IRS change (01:08) Josh - I was talking to my younger daughter about abortion. How can I handle these conversations? (03:46) Robert - Reading from Galatians: did Paul have the first stigmata? (19:10) Ellen - How do I raise a Catholic daughter and teach her about the Sign of the Cross? My parents are Protestant, and I feel like we can't make the Sign of the Cross at their house. (22:43) Angie - For Joshua: Actress I know was a product or rape and wouldn’t it be a shame if she was aborted. (31:35) Laurie - I love your super nice station. What is the best prayer or scripture to say if you are being targeted by satanic groups? (35:31) 6 Secret Service Agents Suspended After Trump Assassination Attempt (43:09)

Patrick fields heartfelt listener calls with questions about praying the Rosary, Mass tradition, and whether to reconcile after betrayal while offering sharply practical pastoral advice. One moment he’s sharing encouragement for public acts of faith at restaurants; the next, he’s talking through the details of canonical separation and the real cost of letting hurting people back into your life.   Ruby - My husband is now out of prison and doing well. He wants to reconcile. What should I do? (06:49) Vince - I try to pray the Rosary every day, and I don't understand why we mediate on the mysteries while praying? How do you multitask? (15:54) Bea - We pray when we go out to dinner. Should we ask permission to pray when going over to someone else’s house? (22:30) Mark - Trump assassination: We were watching it live. I was also watching Reagan live. I noticed the drastic difference between what happened with Reagan and what happened with Trump. (28:51) T-Mobile kills DEI (35:25) Jeanie - Dating this man but his adult daughter calls the shots. What should I do? (38:45) Patrick shares the tragic story of his friend, Manuel, who just suffered a devastating stroke, and he asks for prayers for his family. (45:23) Barbara - Saying the Rosary with a picture book helps me not be distracted (47:27) Jackie - How did the Holy Spirit come to the Apostles after the Resurrection? Can you explain this? (49:01)

Patrick welcomes listeners into conversations that cut straight to the heart of Catholic living: real confessions, confusion about receiving the Holy Spirit, the tension of relationships outside of marriage, and the struggle for hope while wrestling with sin. His advice never pulls punches, he speaks plainly about Church teaching yet manages warmth, compassion, and challenge, sparking moments of both humor and deep reflection. Each call brings out raw honesty about faith, forgiveness, and the daily choices that either carry us closer to grace or pull us further away.   Patrick continues his conversation with Jackie from the end of the last hour. She asks, how did the Holy Spirit come to the Apostles after the Resurrection? (00:55) Kathy - How I do I respond to someone who wants you to go to a gay marriage? (05:36) Michael - Church teaches that even one unconfessed mortal sin will cause you to go to hell. What if I don't remember everything? (08:22) Cynthia (email) - My husband, Tom, suffered a stroke in Nov 2019.  He is paralyzed on his left side. (13:17) Robert (email) - When penitents enter the Reconciliation Room, are they supposed to have the option of (1) kneeling behind a screen to confess anonymously or (2) sitting in a chair across from the priest to confess face to face? (15:20) Joseph - If Christ died and is full atonement for our sins, then why do Catholics teach we can lose salvation and that we have to confess sins? (20:05) Delia - I have been living with my boyfriend for over 10 years. Should I go to Confession knowing that I will be still living with my boyfriend? (27:38) Linda - A person at my parish is habitually late for mass. I don't know why others are judging her. What should I say to them? (39:23) Yolanda - Delia is being a bad witness to children by living with a man. I will be praying for her. (46:24) Jalen - I think Delia is underestimating the power of God and what He can do for her. I think she needs to have faith and trust in God. (48:01) Dominic - How did population increase from Adam and Eve? (49:52)

Patrick Madrid opens up after the heart-shattering Texas floods that took the lives of many: including two young Catholic girls found holding their Rosaries. This isn’t a tidy theology talk; it’s a gut-wrenching, faith-clinging, grief-soaked conversation about why God allows suffering, and how we hold on when life falls apart.     The Caller: Cecile from Bryan, Texas   Cecile calls in, her heart cracked wide open. Her nephew just lost his best friend, his wife, and their two children. His question is one we all ask eventually: “How could God let this happen?”     Patrick doesn’t pretend to have the magic answer. In fact, his first move is humility:   “There is no answer that will make this okay. Not now.”   But what he does offer is one of the most compassionate and theological walk-throughs of the “Problem of Evil” you’ll ever hear in Catholic media.     Key Takeaways:    God Is Not the Author of Evil   Evil, whether moral (caused by free will choices) or natural (like floods, cancer, etc.), was never part of God’s original design.   These came through the Fall: a ripple effect from the sin of Adam and Eve that distorted creation itself.     Natural Disasters Are Part of a Broken World   Nature itself is “off” because of sin.    But this isn’t a cosmic punishment; it's a sign that we’re living in a world still groaning for redemption (Romans 8:22).     God Doesn’t Just “Allow” Suffering... He Entered Into It   The ultimate answer to suffering isn’t a what, it’s a who: Jesus on the Cross.   God didn’t stay distant. He became a man and suffered with us, for us.     A Father’s Heart   Patrick shares a personal story about his toddler son, Tim, who was bleeding from a head wound. At the ER, his son cried out:   “Daddy, help me!”   Patrick could’ve stopped it... but didn’t, because letting the doctor stitch the wound was what would ultimately heal him.   The parallel: God the Father sees us screaming in pain... and He still lets it happen; it's not because He’s indifferent, but it's because He knows the healing that’s coming later.     Cecile’s Beautiful Insight:   She echoes it all with such tender faith:   “God is there. Just like you were with your son, Patrick. God is there, with us in it... holding us.”   Yes. Amen.      The Final Word:   Maybe, just maybe... we’ll be like little Tim someday, looking back and finally understanding.   Until then, we weep, we pray, and we cling to this promise:   “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” -Matthew 5:4     Take time today to pray for those affected in Texas. And if you’re struggling with your own grief, go ahead and be honest with God. Cry out. Ask why. He can take it, and He is with you.      Jesus, man of sorrows, be near to those who mourn. Hold them. Heal them. And help us all to trust You, even in the dark.