The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick tackles a heart-wrenching question from a listener whose son suffers severe injuries after being struck by lightning. He discusses the Church’s stance on providing ordinary versus extraordinary care, emphasizing the moral obligation to ensure basic needs like hydration and nutrition are met, even via artificial means if necessary. He also discusses how Catholic Legacy can help you create your own directive, ensuring your healthcare decisions align with your Catholic values. Protect yourself and your loved ones from hasty or misguided medical decisions. Visit CatholicLegacy.com for peace of mind and faithful living.   Where does the Memorare prayer come from? (02:54) Polish athletics chaplain Father Edward Pleń has claimed that Mass was prohibited from being celebrated in the Olympic Village this year in a break with past tradition. (18:03) UK Set to Adopt ‘Blasphemy Law’ to Protect Muslims What is the Church’s teaching on using life support? (30:17) Catholic Legacy (47:06)

Special Challenge Match!

Patrick tackles a deeply personal and sensitive issue—a listener considering a vasectomy due to health concerns. After discussing the importance of being fully open to life within marriage, he explores alternative options like natural family planning. His advice? Trust in God's plan and embrace prudence. Always put God first, and everything falls into place.   Kyle (email) - Is it okay to go to a sporting event on Sunday after I go to Mass? (05:19) Columbia president resigns amid criticism over her response to anti-Israel protests (11:03) Audio: Ann Widdecombe - Nobody has the right to live their lives being protected from being offended or from insult or from hurt feelings. It is an occupational hazard of living in society" "If you really can't take it, become a hermit” (27:18) Manuel - I'm about to have vasectomy. Is that against God's commandment? (31:10) Frank - I was terminated last Friday after teaching for almost 30 years in a construction type setting because a transgender person got offended.  I made a general statement.  What kind of rights do I have? (42:36) Koi - About the vasectomy, I have experience with NFP over the last 15 years and it works out really good.   We abstain from sex at certain times.

Patrick Madrid tackles a question from Jay in Madison, Wisconsin. Jay has a bit of a dilemma: his relatives, despite being wonderful people and regular churchgoers, keep tossing out the "my body, my choice" line when it comes to abortion. So, how does he respond?    Here’s Patrick’s Take:   Thought-Stopping Slogan: Patrick points out that "my body, my choice" is really just a way to shut down the conversation. It's meant to stop you in your tracks and avoid any deeper thinking. It’s more of a slogan than an actual argument. So don't let them stop you from speaking the truth in love.    Unborn Child’s Right to Life: He makes it clear that if it were truly about someone’s own body, then it would be the person themselves who dies, not the unborn child. The fact is that the unborn child is a separate entity with his or her own right to life.    Biological Facts: Patrick doesn’t shy away from science. He points out that if the unborn child were just part of the mother’s body, we wouldn't be able to harvest organs from it. Clearly, there's a distinct body.    Inconvenience vs. Obligation: He acknowledges that pregnancy can be inconvenient, but there’s a profound obligation to care for the unborn child. Temporary inconvenience is nothing compared to the precious gift of life.    Consistency in Beliefs: Patrick then takes a clever turn. He asks if these same relatives were all about mask-wearing during COVID for the greater good. If so, how is it any different when it comes to protecting the unborn? It’s a compelling way to show the inconsistency in their logic.    Scientific Evidence: To wrap it up, Patrick stresses that life begins at conception – a fact supported by science. There’s even a fascinating phenomenon where a flash of light is observed at the moment of fertilization. Life is truly a miracle!    So, what do you think? Patrick’s advice is to stand firm, speak the truth with love, and trust that in time, these conversations might plant seeds that grow into a change of heart.    Keep the faith and keep the conversation going! 

Patrick comments on a caller from yesterday who was very unhappy with Relevant Radio and our stance against abortion and he shares emails from listeners who offer their sense   Cole - How can we know for sure that saints are in heaven? (06:44) Jay - How do you talk with Catholics who argue 'my body, my choice'? (16:10) Jeff - I called 6 months ago when I was struggling with alcoholism. I wanted to share with people that there is hope for if they are going through. Relevant Radio helped me a lot. (27:13) Dan - How do you counter arguments from SSPX about Vatican II being illegitimate? (36:30)

Patrick discusses a caller's question about how intentionally eating meat on Fridays used to be considered a mortal sin by the Catholic Church. He explains that this was a discipline, not a doctrine, which the Church changed from a mortal sin to a venial sin or no sin after Vatican II while still encouraging penitential practice on Fridays. Patrick cites Acts 15 to show that the early Church had the authority to adjust disciplinary practices that were considered sinful to violate at the time, demonstrating that the Church can change the gravity of certain sins regarding matters of discipline.   Email – Should I make three wishes when I enter a new church? (02:55) Email – What is the Seal of the Living God? (06:55) Matt - What does the Church have authority to change, like mortal to venial and venial to mortal sin?  I was having a conversation about how it used to be a mortal sin to eat meat on Fridays. (17:12) Disney Seeking Dismissal of Raglan Road Death Lawsuit Because Victim Was Disney+ Subscriber (27:29) Terry - The song is 'Chim Chim Cher-ee', and it's about a Chimney Sweeper.

Patrick explains that the Bible does not argue against Mary's perpetual virginity, but rather is silent on the issue, neither confirming nor denying that she had children other than Jesus. He points to several pieces of evidence, such as only Jesus ever being referred to as the son of Mary, Jesus entrusting Mary to the care of Saint John rather than a sibling, and some of the "brothers of Jesus" mentioned being sons of a different Mary. Patrick believes there is ample biblical evidence refuting the idea that Mary had other children besides Jesus.   Steve - Terms of Service Agreement w/Disney.  Many of them contain a clause that you are agreeing to financially and personally be responsible if anything may happen to that company. (01:17) Tzvi - What is the Catholic belief about the Virgin Mary, about her perpetual Virginity and the rationality behind that belief? (05:52) Joe - Why is there a new document from the Vatican regarding euthanasia and assisted suicide when there are already statements and documents written in the past about this? (16:11) Nathaniel – I need a book recommendation for a Mormon who is dating my daughter and he is considering becoming Catholic? (27:31) Zach – Regarding the church's teaching on valid baptism: the Church requires the party to do what the Church does, how does that apply to a believer's baptism? (41:37) John - Is there any theology behind the idea that people in hell would want to exist in hell as opposed to not existing as well? (45:57)

Patrick receives a call from Kaine, a listener who is currently incarcerated in a county jail in Florida. Kaine shares his emotional story of being born to a drug-addicted mother, running away from home as a teen, and facing false accusations that have followed him throughout his adult life, leading to struggles with drugs and depression. Despite the immense challenges, Kaine reveals how discovering Relevant Radio while in jail has reignited his Catholic faith and given him a renewed sense of hope and purpose.   Sandra - I was told that it was hateful to post photos of aborted babies on the internet. Is that true? (01:38) Kaine - Relevant Radio has helped me from jail. I used to be an altar-boy (13:57) Chris - I am trying to evangelize to an atheist who talks about exceptions to what is sinful and evil. (41:23)

Patrick addresses an interesting listener question comparing left-handedness to homosexuality from the perspective of Catholic teaching and natural law. He explains that while writing with either hand accomplishes the same purpose, male and female reproductive systems are ordered toward a mutual goal that homosexual acts cannot fulfill, making them unnatural according to Catholic thought.   Please pray for the souls of Joe Billy and Marcy O’Brien (01:49) Left-handed and right-handed differences (04:07) Email – I need a new bible and study guide Darlene - I want the Catholic Church to get out of the abortion issue (43:24)

Mary – People like Darlene demand respect but they don’t give any. (00:57) Anne - Darlene has no idea how abortion injures woman.  It can't be relieved unless through God and through healing ministry. (03:01)