The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick talks about the dangers of curses and how to combat them, answers questions about Advent candles, talks about the Catholic view of purgatory and discusses implications around the war in Israel. Mike - I go to a music store for guitar repairs but I think he is a Satanist. Should I be worried about him cursing my guitar? Jose - What do you think about the 3 days of darkness? Christopher - When do I light the candles for my Advent wreath at home? Break 1 (19:17) Andrew - How do you respond to someone who says the Catholic Church is so rich it should pay for free education for kids? Kathy – What does “Being Born Again” mean? Andrew - How do I talk with Protestants about purgatory? Why do we believe different things? Break 2 (31:31) Tom - Do you think there is a spiritual/biblical element to the war going on in Israel right now?

Patrick has a compelling conversation with a man who grew up in Iraq and discusses the dangers of the Islam religion, talks about the concerning anti-Semitism in the university, and discusses the origins of the inhabitants of the Holy Land. Sam - I was born in Iraq and I know how Muslims are. We should not be surprised that Muslims want to kill others because of what the Break 1 (18:48) Geraldine - University Presidents who couldn't deny anti-Semitism was evil regardless of their motives. Esmeralda - My mom has dementia and has hallucinations. She is seeing family members of hers who have passed away. I told her they might be in Purgatory and need her to pray for them. Is that okay for me to say, can you see people in purgatory? Zulma - Who was first in Israel or Palatine in holy land? do you know. Break 2 (35:52) Anna - Can you be possessed by a good spirit? Donna - if Gregorian masses for deceased have to be done in a certain time frame or whenever you remember to have them done to be effective? Dawn - follow up- presidents have a hard job. we should consider all of the things they need to take into account when making decisions like this

Patrick discusses the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist and the differences between Catholicism and Protestant denominations. He also addresses the sensitive topic of priests or laypeople being in romantic relationships while striving to live celibate lives. Later, a caller seeks advice on how to approach his daughter's non-Catholic wedding, and Patrick draws parallels to the biblical story of St. John the Baptist. Don - My 6-year-old son told me that he has mortal sin and needs to go to confession. Should I get him his sacraments early because of this? Katie - Can a priest perform a sacrament in the state of mortal sin? (09:41) Diana - What makes us not in communion with other denominations like Lutheranism and other Protestants that believe in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist? Tony - I want to give a congratulations speech at my daughter’s wedding, who I disagree with who she is marrying. What should I say? Wilma - Is it okay to donate your body for science? (36:58) Ruben - I got a Franciscan Rosary with 7 decades and was wondering if it is okay to pray that instead of the normal rosary? Pete - I just had a total knee replacement. is that okay since I lost my knee?

Patrick fields a listener's concerns about the moral implications of brain death and the protocol surrounding organ harvesting. Through a careful and empathetic response, Patrick delves into the delicate balance between respecting the sanctity of life and the potential for meritorious organ donation. This segment offers a deep dive into a complex and important issue within the Catholic framework, providing insight and guidance for those grappling with the ethics of organ donation. Andrew (15-years-old) - We are going over the Old Testament at school. When God appeared to people, was it as God the Son? Christina - I didn't go to a wedding outside of the Catholic Church in our family. It allowed the other cousins to have conversations about this. Since than she has had her marriage blessed. Mike - If you get buried, there is an embalming process which destroys the body, so there doesn't seem to be a way to get buried without harming the body. Robert - I am a single dad and my teenage daughter is disobedient, disrespectful and seems lazy. What do I do as a single dad? (13:28) Pete - Regarding embalming bodies: I am a funeral director and when embalming bodies, it is mainly for disinfection not preservation. Madison - Can I go to a family members wedding who is getting married outside the Church? Priests tell me that I should attend, so I am divided. Claudia - Organ Donations: people who have bad burns need skin, so can I donate my skin for donations? Jane - I disagree with your take on why John the Baptist died. I think you weren't comparing Apples to Apples.

From questions about donating one's body to medical science, to the validity of remote confessions, Patrick addresses the nuances of Catholic doctrine and provides practical advice for navigating religious practices. He also delves into the controversial topic of the alleged apparitions at Medjugorje, shedding light on the Church's stance and guiding listeners on the proper perspective. Anne - What is your, and the Catholic Church's, thought on Međugorje and the visions there? Joshua - Is it valid to do confession over zoom or the phone? (12:02) Jonathon - How does someone who is deaf go to confession? (17:33) Salvador - I have a family member who is in a lesbian relationship. I felt I needed to speak out and it brought up a lot of tension in our family and now she doesn't want to talk with me at all. How do I get into apologetics? Denise (email) – My mom donated her body to a university and all the priests I talked to said it was okay for her to do that.

Patrick tackles the issue of witchcraft and tarot cards and warns against the many dangers of them. Patrick takes calls from listeners about receiving communion from your hand and discusses the importance of good father figures in the family life. Jessie - Mother of his son does witch craft believes in tarot cards she claims his mother and grandmother are witches but then claims to love the Virgin Mary and goes to Catholic Church. Mary - When someone receives communion in the hand, should they consume it in front of the deacon or the priest? I'm concerned people don't take it right away. Break 1 (16:45) Betty - Can you take an online course for a person that hasn't been baptized? Patrick reads email from Sharon about connecting with God the Father if there is no good example of fatherly love? Break 2 (34:33) Patrick continues to talk about poor father figures and shares some emails from listeners who struggle with this problem in our society.

Patrick talks about the importance, and biblical truth, of praying through the intersession of the Saints in heaven, helps discern how to pick a confirmation sponsor and delves into the book of Enoch which is not included in the Catholic Canon. Rod - Is it okay for a living person to talk to a dead saint, to ask them to intercede for us? Is there any scripture that says that this is okay? Lia - My son has his confirmation coming up. Who can he pick as his sponsor? Break 1 (18:36) Patrick shares what to do if someone mocks Mary in your presence and gives his take on the Paul - Advice for marriage, his wife is getting influenced by LBTQ group and other bad friends, probably going for a 50-year-old crisis, she had an affair and he has forgiven her. Isabella - Book of Enoch: why does the Ethiopian Orthodox Church have the book of Enoch and other different books? Break 2 (37:08) Barbara - I am a linguist: How do vowels work in Hebrew and when did they get introduced in the Hebrew writing? Mary - Our daughter, a strong Catholic, participated in a ritual dance invoking aid of spirits after the birth of someone; it included n the burning of part of the umbilical cord. What should I say?

Patrick explains how Jesus’ Kingdom is different from the Kingdoms of this world, delves into the differences between various rites of the Church and talks about the issue of the Church “selling” indulgences in medieval times.  Patrick reads an email from a woman about finding a confirmation sponsor. Margaret - 'my kingdom is not of this world' - was Jesus bound when he said this? It makes it seem like Jesus couldn't summon an army. Elizabeth - I've heard you're not supposed to mix ecclesial rites. Why? Break 1 (19:43) Thomas - I am going pray the rosary at a wake. What should I do? How should I start? Lourdes - Is it okay to get hormone replacements? Tony - How can we explain why the Pope allowed for selling of indulgences when there is Papal infallibility? Break 2 (36:24) Patrick reads and email from Steve, a man trying to grow in his faith in a difficult situation with the girlfriend he is living with. Wayne - Can you add unblessed water to holy water to make it holy spirit? Nancy - James 2- if you commit one sin, you commit them all- what does that mean?

Father Matthew Spencer sits in for Patrick as he delves into a thought-provoking conversation about the connection between musical preferences and moral compass. He explores a recent study that analyzed how people's likes and musical preferences can indicate their moral compass, and he considers the impact of music on shaping our values and worldview. Joined by Cyrus, they share personal insights and reflections on the ways music has influenced their lives and emotional experiences, offering intriguing perspectives on the profound relationship between music and morality.  (01:08) Gretchen - I don't agree with the pope meeting with people of other religions. Is that okay? Will it cause the Catholic Church to change her teaching? John - I am not Catholic but I have some questions about purgatory. It is interesting to me but I am not convinced. I believe in Sola Scriptura. (25:10) Lisa - What does it mean in creed 'judge the living and the dead'? If we are dead, aren't we already judged? Coral (Email) – Is God for “law and order”? Was Jesus a liberal? Veronica - My son is in a heavy metal band but is the nicest person in the world. How can my son be so nice and into such heavy metal music?

Father Matthew Spencer sits in for Patrick Madrid and engages with callers on important theological topics. The episode delves into the concept of papal infallibility, the controversy surrounding the traditional Latin Mass, and how to counter the Protestant idea of the Rapture. The discussion also explores the question of why an adult should wait to be baptized in the Catholic Church. Aaron - How do you explain papal infallibility? Tracy - How do I counter the protestant idea of the rapture? (08:03) John – Why can’t someone intending to become Catholic be baptized now or right away? Richard - If you are struggling with a sin and keep repeating it, are your confessions valid still? (20:48) Myra - My adult daughter is baptized Catholic and marrying a fallen away Catholic. They aren't getting married in a Church. Is there wedding going to be valid and can we attend? Sachman - Why can Christians eat pork if the Old Testament says that you can't? (39:24) John - My daughter is becoming protestant, and won't be baptizing my granddaughter. Should I suggest they baptize the child?