The Patrick Madrid Show

Riddle me this, Pat-Man! Can you decipher the riddle of the doors to life and death? Listen in as Patrick unravels the challenge with logic and wit. Learn to outsmart the truth teller and the liar with a simple question. Patrick shares some more emails from listeners who are praying for Erin (from yesterday’s show) Allison - When does Lent officially end? (04:02) Mark - Do voters have any responsibility to not vote for candidates who are promoting evil? (05:39) Dan - The Catholic Church has chosen sacred traditions rather than Sola Scriptura (25:30) Bunny - What do you think about the Pope condemning anti-vaxxers? (35:48)

Patrick leads a candid dialogue on trust within marriage, with a controversial topic of a husband demanding a DNA test raising eyebrows and sparking a spirited debate.   Ginger - My mom is being confirmed in the Catholic Church on Saturday of Easter. They never talked about Confession though, and she didn't go to confession. Is that typical of someone coming into the Church? (00:51) Terry - A friend is Catholic but was married outside of the Church. Can she go to communion? (11:19) Patrick shares and comments on a Reddit post about a husband who asked for a DNA test for his newborn child (19:29) Rose - Why are Cyrus and Patrick ignoring helping with the baby? He should have helped her with the baby! (34:05) Laura - I think that Patrick misunderstood Ginger’s question. Maybe she is being baptized? Vicki - Maybe he is experiencing postpartum depression for a man? Ann - It is possible that the man had some thoughts that his wife wasn't faithful so he should be given a little slack. Mary - I think the devil might be trying to break up their marriage

Patrick continues the contentious issue of a husband requesting a DNA test— is it a breach of trust or a quest for truth? Judy shares her heart-wrenching experience, and Chris advocates for discernment over secrecy. Ethical dilemmas abound as Patrick questions the wisdom of taking advice from questionable sources. Then, shifting to the spiritual, Patrick discusses the history and power of the Prayer to St. Michael, and the transformative experience of pilgrimage.   Patrick shares emails coming in about the new dad who asked his wife of 10 years for a DNA test Joyce - It is obvious to us that this guy is a liar. I think he is having an affair and that’s why he’s blaming her (07:02) Tim - I was married for 20 years and I questioned my 5-year-old daughter’s curly hair. Years later, I found out her blood type was not the same as my wife and I. It came out that she was not my blood daughter but I still see her as my daughter. (14:56) Jesse - Is it okay to say the prayer to saint Michael at the end of Mass? (17:43) Ken - My wife cheated on my 4 times but I took her back, but eventually she left me for good. When do the vows not apply anymore? (23:17) Ellen - DNA testing: Where was the guy in the 9 months she was pregnant. Why did he not question it sooner? Jerod - I dealt with depression and what helped me was Neurofeedback therapy (34:44) Denise - My daughter is going to a college at the age of 42. One of her classes shows porn and rape films. She was abused by her father as a child. When she wrote to the dean, he said it was not his problem. What should she do? Lynn - In the world that we live in today, the youth are being bombarded with lies. Without Jesus in our life, we will be falling into the devil’s traps.

Patrick comments on yesterday’s show with Ken Hensley about “Salvation outside of the Catholic Church” (02:25) Andrew – Can a Catholic take communion at a FSPX church? (25:46) Fred - What is the etymology of “Holy Spirit”? We used to call it “Holy Ghost”, but why did it change? (29:56) I have a tough relationship with my Father so how can I honor a bad man? Maria - If someone is not sick, can they still get the sacrament of the anointing of the sick? (37:59)

Elizabeth (email) – Comment about yesterday’s show and the topic of “Do Protestants go to hell”? Erin - I haven't seen a deepening of my faith while listening to Relevant Radio. I feel like I see people growing but I am not growing. I don't know what to do. Can you help? (04:28) Cyrus and Patrick share incredibly touching emails offering prayer and support for Erin (25:21) Nick - That was the most powerful moment I have ever heard on Relevant Radio. I think we should all pray for her! (33:55) Jenny - I had an abortion myself and I wanted to share a resource: “Silent No More” (39:16) Jeff - I have walked a mile in Erin’s shoes and the support I see from you and the listeners is the reason I support Relevant Radio. (44:22)

Cyrus and Patrick share more incredibly touching emails offering prayer and support for Erin (00:32) Michelle - I have had clinical depression most of my life and medication has helped me a lot. (10:38) Douglas - Erin can turn the tables on the Devil by helping other woman not have abortions. (13:20) Augustine 8-years-old - how can I be a good brother for my sister? (15:05) Marisol 11-years-old - Do miscarriage children go to heaven? Dr. John - As the head of the crisis pregnancy center, there is such a need to address the underlining issues of abortion. (22:41) Robert in Australia – My dear friend passed away and he did receive the last rites (30:43) Christopher - Who can administer the anointing of the sick? (37:39) Julie – What can I do if a care giver doesn’t want to give the anointing of the sick to an elderly family member? (38:23) Kelly - How do you keep Holy the Sabbath while trying to fundraise? My daughter has a fundraiser on Sunday. (44:12) Bill - I felt so good after going to confession! (46:25)

Patrick Madrid answers a caller's question about the nuances between sanctifying grace and other forms of grace, and whether sanctifying grace can be received through reading the Bible.   Sanctifying Grace Explained:At its core, sanctifying grace is described as the very essence of God's life communicated to our souls. It's primarily bestowed through the sacraments, serving as a conduit for God's life to either be introduced, reintensified, or reinstated in the soul—especially if one is in a state of mortal sin. This grace, metaphorically likened by St. Paul to a liquid, signifies God's love being poured into our hearts, not in a literal sense but as a means to express its capability to be amplified and strengthened within us.   Actual Grace and Its Role:On the other hand, actual grace operates externally, assisting in preparing our minds and souls to be more receptive to sanctifying grace. This form of grace is encountered through sacramentals (like reading the Holy Bible, praying the Rosary, or receiving a blessing from a priest), acting not as sanctifying grace but as divine nudges or prompts that orient us towards a deeper communion with God.   A Synergistic Relationship:The relationship between actual and sanctifying grace is synergistic. Actual graces, while not sanctifying in themselves, play a crucial role in predisposing our souls to receive and intensify the sanctifying grace dwelling within. This dynamic illustrates how practices like praying the Rosary can bring about a profound desire to go to Confession, thereby leading to a closer union with God through the intensification of sanctifying grace.

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley   Ben – Is it bad luck to have a baby during the solar eclipse? (03:40) Angela (email) – Are we supposed to believe that Protestant’s go to hell? (07:25) Steve - I am in recovery from Alcohol and other addictions. My Catholic faith has been strengthened since I recovered. I went to an evangelical group who helped me and showed me so much about our faith. (26:23) Todd - Regarding no Protestants being in heaven: I think someone would spend time in purgatory if they aren't Catholic (28:21)

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley   Mike - How do you reconcile no salvation outside the Church with Confession and Mortal sin? (00:58) Angela - You should have mentioned that Jesus instituted the Sacrament of Confession. (20:04) Nick - If you are not baptized in the Catholic faith, will you be able to go to heaven? (25:15)

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley   Frank - No Salvation Outside the Church and Lumen Gentium (07:17) Michael - Does one have to be baptized and profess the true faith to be considered part of the Body of Christ? (14:06) Bill - With what you are saying, why would I even try to get me family to become Catholic? (16:49) Bill - Jesus said it was necessary to eat his flesh. Since Protestants can't do that, how can they be saved? (30:53) Chris - In Ephesians, it says that there is one lord, one faith, and one baptism. Protestants have created a mess and I don't think we should emphasize the idea that Protestants can go to heaven. (36:24) Joel - I think you are contradicting yourself on the teaching on no salvation outside the Church. (39:13) Geri – There is a difference between being a Christ follower and being a Christian. During Covid, we didn't have communion, so were we all condemned? (43:31) Carol - When Jesus said that this is my body, He meant it. He is not a liar.