The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers questions on confession for new Catholics, baptism’s significance, and Eucharist theology. Listeners call in with family dilemmas, altar serving struggles, and honest concerns about faith and discipline, sparking practical, thoughtful replies from Patrick. Fatima eyewitness testimony finds its way into the conversation, and Mr. Rogers even makes a surprising appearance.   Les - Does the penitential rite allow me to receive the Eucharist? (00:39) Lisa - Jesus said that we need to be born again to go to heaven. Are we born again when we are baptized as infants? (06:19) Mary - My daughter is going to invite her immoral dad, who walked out on his family years ago, to her wedding and she wants him to walk her down the aisle. What should I do? (10:16) Pat - You are also in mortal sin if you don't go to Confession once a year. (14:32) Maribel - What is your advice on being an altar server? My son doesn't want to do it anymore. (20:04) Terence (email) – You reminded me of Mr. Rogers while you were talking to Jacob earlier today. (30:19) Matthew (13-years-old) - My dad is a deacon, and I am not the most well-behaved kid. How can I be better example for my family? (33:00) Audio: Eyewitness of the Fatima miracle of the sin (42:19) Kathy - I want to comment on Mr. Rogers. When I was 5-years-old, I decided I wanted to be a kindergarten teacher. I used to watch Miss Francis who was highly educated. Mr. Roger said that he admired Miss Francis the most. (45:02) Carla (email) - I have heard that Mr. Roger's did receive his last rites as a Catholic. (47:16) George - When it comes to Baptism and the Eucharist, I feel there is an overlap to the effect they have on the soul. What is the difference between the benefit of Baptism vs the benefit of the Eucharist? (49:26)

Patrick opens the hour reading listener emails and taking calls, dissecting the real meaning of Confirmation and urging parents to focus on genuine belief rather than pressure. He fields heartfelt questions about finding purpose in retirement, reconnecting with church life, and supporting aging parents through the sacraments, all while offering blunt advice on topics from spam calls to faith challenges at the gym. The conversation zigs between spiritual depth, daily struggles, and practical Catholic wisdom, packing sincerity and sharp insight into every exchange.   Thomas (email) - I’m listening to yesterday’s podcast and as you were reading Camille’s email about her Muslim nephew you mentioned you would come back to the topic of parents forcing children to get confirmed. I’m not sure if you addressed it later in the episode but I’m interested in hearing what you have to say on that. (01:40) Brad - How can I better discern God's will in my life? (23:00) Jodi - I am going to be confirmed in the Catholic Church. I was confirmed in the SSPX over 20 years ago. I want the Woman at the Well to be my Confirmation Saint. Is this possible? (34:38) Mary - My son didn't want to be confirmed and was not sure if he believed in God or Jesus. Our Bible study leader talked with our son and persuaded him to be confirmed. Also, was the widow you talked with more vulnerable and susceptible to men? (42:11) Danny - A gentleman at my gym and I were talking about salvation. How can I share my faith with him and talk to him about the faith? (45:00) Originally Aired on 08/13/2025

Patrick welcomes listeners into candid discussions, moving from sign language tips for children at Mass to personal stories about public speaking nerves and faith challenges. He responds to questions on receiving Communion, proper reverence at Mass, and tricky family situations, blending advice, humor, and genuine connection. Stories range from overcoming homelessness to building bridges in a non-Catholic Bible study, with Patrick offering perspective and encouragement at every turn.   Allisson - I wanted to talk about the expecting mother who called earlier this week. I think she should teach the toddler some signs for Church. I found that very helpful for my little girls. (00:35) Joseph - I need advice on public speaking. I will be giving a testimony and want to know how you can do it? I don't feel qualified. (05:37) Patrick in Chicago – I switched to Charity Mobile! (15:48) Kristy (email) – Do I have to make the Sign of Cross with Holy water when leaving the church after a Mass? (21:39) Donna - My sister-in-law asked me to bring her communion, but she is living with a man outside of marriage. She doesn't want to talk with me anymore. How can I resolve this? (27:39) Gale - People feel that all Protestants are pro-abortion, but that is not true. (37:01) Mary - Some Churches whisk the vessels away. Is the purification of the vessels part of the Mass? (39:43) Dolores - I got married in the Catholic Church but was never confirmed. Was I validly married? (46:53) Originally Aired on 08/13/2025

Patrick fields concerns about communion, tackles biblical support for praying to saints, and answers honest doubts about faith and science, all while peppering the hour with candid exchanges that bounce from lighthearted to deeply pastoral without missing a beat. Even tricky issues like the validity of sacraments when a priest is in mortal sin or the obstacles of getting to confession spark clear, immediate answers that keep the conversation unpredictable and real.   Robert (email) – Patrick shouldn’t share his opinions, and he was wrong when he told a man in prison that he shouldn’t take communion if he hasn’t had the opportunity of going to confession (02:28) Juan - My old friend is a pastor in a Presbyterian Church and asks why do Catholics pray to the saints? (20:41) John - Has there ever been a case where the priest celebrates Mass in a state of mortal sin? (27:44) Ed - What should we believe about evolution and the history of the world as Catholics? (36:32) Isabel - Why do we have to go to Confession once a year? (49:19) Originally Aired on 08/13/2025

Patrick responds to questions about Catholic teaching and daily challenges with wit and honesty. He fields listener calls about Mass obligations, population trends, biblical interpretations, and medical ethics, blending practical advice with spirited debate. Answers unfold quickly, switching from theological puzzles to concrete resources for families, revealing faith’s relevance in everything from the ordinary, the urgent, and the quietly confusing.   Evan (email) - Why do you care if anyone else besides you get to Heaven or goes to Hell, since you have admitted that it won’t matter to you either way once you're in Heaven? (00:47) Mark (email) – Rather than just creating voters… (02:46) Heidi - Is it ok to watch Mass on TV on Sunday instead of attending Mass in person? (06:54) Ellen (email) - Is there any truth to Catholic cardinals debating how many angels can fit on the head of a pin? (10:53) Breanna - I had an ectopic pregnancy about 9 years ago, I always thought it was morally permissible, but now I am confused. (14:11) Alex - What is the history of Catholic education and athletics? I feel in some Catholic school’s sports takes more precedence. Janette - Can you comment on your 4 points in “Any Friend of God is a Friend of Mine”? (24:55) Alberto - I have an autistic son who is very gifted. He wants to understand creation and evolution. How can I help him? (39:53) Dave - If Catholic High Schools were providing proper formation, shouldn’t there be greater sportsmanship among the athletes? (45:55)

Patrick fields questions that range from biblical interpretation and apostolic tradition to Catholic identity in a sea of denominations, offering clarity and practical guidance. Stories about loved ones, caffeine habits, and conversations with Jehovah’s Witnesses spark personal reflection and genuine curiosity in the moment. Whether facing heartfelt doubts or quirky everyday scenarios, Patrick listens and responds with a mix of warmth, historical insight, and unwavering Catholic perspective.   Scott - Peter James and John saw Elijah and Moses.  I think that verse shows that there are people in Heaven. (00:34) Rhonda - Who do Protestants look to for the final word on answers on dogma and critical beliefs? (06:13) Elliot – Why is the Bible written in a way that can have multiple interpretation? (17:22) Bob - My Pastor wants to change the 10AM Mass at our church to a family mass yet, nobody sings at this mass. (23:27) Kathleen - What do you think of my response to Jehovah's Witnesses: I exchange an hour of their time with an hour of going to Mass with me. (27:54) Carolyn (email) - All these talk shows are so full of anger. (32:56) Michelle (email) - Thinking about what Jesus spoke at the Last Supper. (34:15) Girard - What is the difference between a caffeine addiction and a nicotine addiction? (36:27) Jimmy - We pray for our loved ones in Purgatory. Is it ok to pray to someone who is a loved one who is deceased? Is this acceptable? (44:51)

Patrick responds to listeners’ most personal questions, tracing everything from the roots and meaning of the Hail Mary and the Memorare to practical struggles with family estrangement over faith. He moves between stories of prayer and reconciliation, wild odds behind human conception, and the quiet drama of why the Eucharist lingers outside early Church creeds. Clarifying what comes from official teaching versus what arises from pious tradition, Patrick mixes wisdom, wonder, and a direct approach to Catholic belief.   Maria – Why do we kneel during the Purification? (00:45) Patrick in Newton Falls - Matthew 24:36. What is the origin of the phrase 'at the hour of our death' in the Hail Mary? (02:39) Bridget - Before the world was made, God chose us in Christ. How can I reconcile this with biology? Would you agree that the selection of our birth is determined by God? (11:21) Gabriel - When should I try to stop trying to evangelize my Calvinist in-law family? (20:46) Peter - Why is the belief in the Eucharist not found in the Creed? (34:13) Isaac - Does the Church approve the St. Bridget 12-year devotion? (40:16) Hazel - Can lay people anoint a sick person with Holy Water or Holy Oil? (46:42)

Patrick brings pressing questions about recent changes to the NRSVue Catholic Bible, where shifting language around homosexuality sparks concern and listener debate. He reads reports, unpacks scholarly context, and considers the consequences for Catholic teaching, while callers urge action and inquire about everything from writing the Pope to understanding the deeper impact on faith life. The discussion rolls between tough biblical scholarship critiques and practical advice for families, sometimes pausing for quirky side notes and always encouraging listeners to think harder.   Get your Duct Tape ready: Patrick explains how the NRSVue removes two key condemnations of homosexual acts from the New Testament. (02:07) Claudia – What can we do about the “gay washing” of the Bible? (18:24) Brian – Wouldn’t sin have entered the world even if Eve hadn’t eaten the apple? 2nd Question: Is it ok for priests to adlib during the consecration prayers? (22:22) Craig - There is a solution to this. I think the Didache Bible is the way we need to go. New America and Navarre Bible have bad foot notes. (35:20) Conrad - How do I get my sister to stop doing yoga? (37:50) Rebecca - Why do we have to insist that our children marry Catholics? (41:36)

Patrick reacts to the Vatican Library’s decision to provide Muslim scholars with a prayer space, questioning its implications for evangelization and religious reciprocity. Candid listener calls spark practical advice and honest conversations about serving at Mass, personal devotion, and everyday faith disruptions, while Patrick threads commentary on global affairs, immigration, and culture through frank audio clips and sharp opinions. From Mass etiquette to coffee and donuts, Patrick’s perspective surprises, provokes, and refuses to shy away from hard truths.   Audio: Speaker Mike Johnson BLASTS Democrats' insane list of demands to the end government shutdown (00:19) It’s a mistake: Vatican Library grants Muslim scholars a prayer room (03:09) Linda - I was asked to be an usher for mass, and I find it uncomfortable. I don't want to do it anymore. Do you have any advice? (11:45) Ann - If Muslim clerics are coming to the Vatican library to study, maybe they are coming to study Catholicism. Is it better that they are separated from the crowd or to be able to do it in the open? (21:15) Audio: Muslim boast - you will all be Muslim's soon – Remember, he’s talking about the USA (26:41) Audio: Konstantin Kisin: You have to treat different cultures and people differently - You can't solve a problem you won't admit (28:45) Audio: Van Jones on the genocide in Nigeria (talking with Bill Maher) and the double standard against Jews (33:00) Audio: When will the U.S. ban the Muslim Brotherhood? (35:19) Audio: Black resident of South Chicago explains why the state government wants illegal aliens (38:53) Bernadette (email) – Why does it bother you when ushers indicate when your pew can get in line to receive the Eucharist? (40:40) Claudia - Is it a sin to eat donuts after mass or offer people donuts after mass? (42:27) Magdalena - Poland doesn't accept Muslim refugees or migrants. We have a long history with the Muslims. Ottomans took the Polish people into slavery. We won't be forced to accept anyone. (48:39)

Patrick addresses controversies around UK misgendering laws, the growing pains of multiculturalism, and immigration’s impact on Western identity. Callers spark lively reflection on family Mass routines, Muslims praying in European churches, and the loss of Catholic spaces, with Patrick sharing personal stories and issuing strong opinions about faith, society, and the turmoil facing Christians worldwide. Tension, raw honesty, and glimpses of hope land side by side in a fast-moving blend of current affairs, candid audience exchanges, and striking spiritual insights.   Audio: UK Resident “I now have a criminal record because I wrote in the Critic magazine that my stalker was a man. Because he is a man.” (00:20) Alejandro - I am an usher. They recommend going to another separate mass so that you can focus. (03:27) Sarah - Muslims asking for a prayer area. I do think there should be reciprocity and do agree with you. Muslims want to take over and show dominance. (05:18) Rusty - Free donuts and coffee are just things that the Church does to encourage teens (and others) to come to mass. (11:52) Kris (email) - Not to belabor the usher at communion topic, but I think just saying “we’re all adults” as it relates to our ability to use order when queuing up for communion can easily be refuted by the example people set for exiting an airplane (16:37) Nancy - I think politicians are ignorant and don't know enough about Islam to have an informed policy (18:13) Kathy - Muslims and Islam. I am bothered by people who say Christians and Muslims can coexist when they don’t realize that Muslims want to dominate Christians. Also, it bothers me that Catholic dioceses sell property to Muslims. (23:32) Carol - I think that the Church and Western countries are starting to adhere to Islam. (26:09) Carolyn - I found Mary's belt in Damascus. Is the Assumption biblical? (28:36) Therese - I was born and raised in Nigeria. I am from the Eastern part. They keep killing us and want every Nigerian to be Muslim. (31:22) Tony - How do I refute the Mormon practice of Baptism of the Dead? (35:22)