The Patrick Madrid Show

A concerned grandmother, Margaret, seeks advice on how to address her college senior granddaughter's involvement in immodest clothing and tarot cards. Patrick Madrid offers compelling insights about the challenges facing today's families in a culture influenced by the Internet and diminishing returns in passing down the Catholic faith. Margaret - My granddaughter is a senor in college and has been wearing immodest clothing on her social media and ordered tarot cards. How can I talk with her about this? Maryanne - My mom talked with my daughter and it emboldened me to talk with my granddaughter. Mike - I heard an argument for Sola Scripture that distinguishes between infallible and inerrant. How do I respond to this? (27:05) Lizzy 13-years-old - How do I approach my older brother who is living a secular life? (40:21) Kristal – My father hates the Catholic faith and we’ve been arguing. How do I honor him while defending my faith?

From clarifying Catholic teachings on faith and family dynamics to addressing concerns about communist ideology on social media platforms, Patrick Madrid provides compelling and nuanced responses. Listeners are treated to a wealth of resources, including recommended readings and access to free articles, cementing the episode as a valuable resource for those seeking guidance and understanding in matters of faith and familial relationships. Daniel - Regarding Tic-toc: I think that it is fine. I watch it all the time and don't see communism coming out of it. I agree with the tic-toker about hard times. Patrick continues his conversation with Kristal from the end of the last hour. Her question: My father hates the Catholic faith and we’ve been arguing. How do I honor him while defending my faith? (07:32) Lori - My mom said she regrets baptizing me also, so I can relate with Kristal. Steve - The bible nowhere says “scripture alone” but I think that it is an invalid point because of all the references in the bible that say it is a source of teaching. (37:20) Laurie - How do you approach the argument of which Mass is better, Novus Ordo and the Latin Mass? (45:59)

Patrick discusses the significance of joint bank accounts in marriage. Through a conversation sparked by a Wall Street Journal article, Patrick dives into the idea of sharing finances and how it relates to the unity and cohesion of marriage. He also touches on the views of Pope John Paul II on the ordination of women, providing valuable insights for listeners in navigating these thought-provoking topics. Are Joint Bank Accounts the Secret to a Happy Marriage? David - Why can't the Church ordain women? (15:17) Rafael - If you don't finish the Rosary, does it still count for what you are praying for? (30:43) Suzie - I agree with the joint account, but what we do with our family is have an allowance that my husband and I get to do with what we want on the side.

From discussing the option of baptizing a critically ill infant to addressing a caller's concerns about salvation, Patrick Madrid offers compassionate and insightful responses. We also hears a moving testimony on the positive impact of Relevant Radio on a listener's life. Gabriel - Did Mary ever suffer the effects of original sin, like disease, since she was conceived immaculately? Rhonda - Who do we bow to in the creed when we say the holy spirit comes down and Mary conceives Jesus? Peter - Do we need to fast an hour before Mass if we aren't going to receive communion? Emery 7-years-old - Why does Jesus watch over us? (16:44) Regina – My granddaughter is 10 months old and has cancer. Can I baptize her and if I do should I tell the parents? Tony - I see a picture in the Catholic Church about the Narrow Road and there is only one person on it. Why would they make a picture with just one person on the narrow road? Email – I’ve gone to confession for pornography many times. Do you have any books you could recommend? Samantha - My cousin had an abortion. I tried to convince her that she shouldn't do that. How do I understand why God made me go through this?

Patrick addresses the difficult and emotional topic of dealing with the aftermath of a loved one's abortion. Samantha from Arizona shares her struggle in coping with her cousin's decision to have an abortion, despite Samantha's advice against it. Patrick offers insight on supporting her cousin and discusses the impact of baptism in the context of the caller's situation. The episode also delves into the complexity of guiding young adults in their faith journey and offers practical advice for listeners facing similar challenges. Patrick continues his conversation with Samantha. Her cousin had an abortion and she tried to convince her that she shouldn't do that. She asks Patrick, “Why did God make me go through this?” (00:36) Ann - I baptized my niece 20 years ago without telling her mom. I just told my niece last year what I had done and she was grateful and feels that God has always been close to her. Fr. Bill – So many confessions have to do with pornography. Ella - Had an abortion 30 years ago. Thank you Patrick and Relevant Radio for opening up her soul and bringing her back to the Church. (36:37) Bob - Interested in a book recommendation about the Imitation of Christ. Tate - I think Samantha is in mourning as much for the child as she is for her cousin. I think she might be feeling guilty. (41:10) Nicole – My 3 oldest kids said they don't want to be Catholic anymore. How do I respond to this? Two of them are teens.

Patrick delves into the intersection of hard work, entitlement, and the influence of social media on generational perspectives as he analyzes a TikTok rant that blames older generations for the economic challenges faced by today's youth, sparking a debate on the perceived work ethic of Gen Z. Patrick, along with the callers, unravel the complex notions of success, responsibility, and the ever-evolving American Dream. Patrick shares audio of a Gen Z female who blames the generations before her for the life she’s living now and for needing to work so hard to barely get by (01:59) Don - Complaining about having to work hard: Everyone has to work hard to get where they are. (17:33) Tito - You are right Patrick about Tic-Toc being tied to communism, and there is more to it than that even. (23:36) Emmy - I think that the sense of privilege and entitlement has gone up in the last couple of generations. Doug - From my experience, prices have gone up disproportionately to the amount of money you make, so it is a lot harder than it was to make it in the world. (28:40) Rachel - Tic-toc: as a 26-year-old, I think the problem with this generation are the parents not teaching their kids about working hard. (42:26) Charlie - My parents had to work two Jobs to raise us. I think making it in this generation is just as hard as the last one. Charlie – I have a portion of my brother’s ashes. Would it be okay to bury my brother’s ashes next to my parents?

Patrick dives into a discussion sparked by a TikTok video featuring a young woman expressing frustration about working and making ends meet. Listeners chime in with their perspectives on the current state of the economy, work ethic, and gratitude. As the discussion unfolds, Patrick and his audience delve into the broader implications of the current economic landscape and the importance of gratitude, hard work, and perseverance. John - I think the young lady raises valid points. Monica - As a 71-year-old, I have worked hard all my life but I have not budgeted well so I don't have money now. Yanan - I am 36. I think that we should put her emotions aside and listen to the Tic-Tocker’s message. I think kids don't have a vision for the future because of the previous generation. I think there are some good points in what she says. (12:18) Patrick comes back from the break reading a few emails that have come in about the Tik-toc audio of the young lady blaming the generation before her for her needing to work so hard to barely get by Veronica - I think it’s funny that Tic-toc girl doesn't want to work hard. (41:19) Pat - I remember when things were cheaper in 1957 but also pay was cheaper so I don't think there is much difference from back then to now days. (49:10)

From a critique of unrealistic expectations fueled by social media to the value of self-reliance and perseverance, the conversation delves into meaningful life lessons and thought-provoking moments. Join Patrick Madrid as he explores these topics and engages with callers, offering insight and wisdom on navigating the challenges of modern life. This episode is filled with diverse viewpoints and inspirational stories. David - What do you think Jesus would say to the girl in the Tic-toc video? (01:53) David - I am a 33-years-old who used to work in the restaurant industry for a long time and was able to buy my own property with the money I made. Now I am working in sales. Dan - Our educational system is doing a bad job teaching history, so our youth don't know about the tough times America has gone through. I blame the educational system. Email – There is a victim mentality happening to young people (16:57) Bob - I am 22 and spend a lot of time on tic-toc, but am also strong Catholic. I think it’s bad and I am addicted to it but I don't think it is always communistic. Kathleen – I was born in 1932 in the heart of the depression. I had souls of shoes with newspaper in them and it was hard. Young people need to set goals and get to work. Rose Mary – I was raised to work hard and live on my own. There is a German saying about work that I like: “work is a blessing” Brenda - I find the Tic-ticker annoying because I worked hard and never asked my mom for anything. (44:14)

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Listeners share their experiences and seek advice on matters of faith and spirituality, including the impact of reading "The Dogma of Hell" by Father Schouppe and the importance of evangelizing to family members. Patrick Madrid provides insights and practical tips, including a powerful prayer for loved ones who may have strayed from God. Ed (email) – I don’t think Patrick is being honest James - In confession, the priest told me to use contraception to deal with lust. (05:20) Al - Does a catholic need to go to confession if he receives communion at a Protestant church? Patrick - I read the Dogma of Hell and am wondering if you could talk about how we can evangelize others with this knowledge of hell from the book? (24:23) Carolina - Is there another way to get married in the Catholic Church besides doing a Mass?  Friends said they got their marriage blessed without a Mass. Craig - Have you ever heard of The Didache Bible with the commentary by Ignatius press? It is a great bible. Tony - Does visiting a Franciscan parish nativity for the indulgence remove all sins or just confessed sins?