The Patrick Madrid Show

Fr. Matthew Spencer talks with a caller seeking advice concerning a family navigating the delicate moral and spiritual considerations surrounding in vitro fertilization (IVF) and what can ethically be done with the frozen embryos. The episode also features a father seeking guidance on the participation of girls as altar servers in the Catholic Church. These insightful and thought-provoking exchanges provide a glimpse into the delicate and complex moral and ethical issues faced by Catholic families today. Ted – Confessing a repeating sin: If there was someone who was trying to control alcoholism but is not over it yet, still go to confession? Joseph - I wanted to add on to what you were saying about confession and repeated sins. I think Jesus knows our fallen nature. Margarita - I was given some Muslim prayer beads. Is it okay for me to keep them? Brenda - My friend left the Church and asked me if the Roman empire transferred power to the Catholic Church. So the Catholic Church was not created by Jesus but by the Roman Empire. How do I respond to this? Deacon Andrew - I am working with a couple who came back to the faith. They used IVF before they converted. What should they do with frozen embryos? (26:07) David - Is it okay for girls to be altar servers? Katherine - Why wouldn't the solution for IVF embryos be to implant them in the mother and try to see the other pregnancies through? Marge - I became pregnant before getting married to my husband. I didn't go to confession before our marriage because I felt like we hadn't sinned. Is my marriage valid? (42:23) Mike - My 16-year-old daughter is preparing for confirmation. She wants to wait until she is 100% sure until she gets confirmed. What should we do?

Patrick explores the theme of divine providence and unexpected twists of fate as he shares stories of near-death experiences and discusses the reasons to be grateful for life's surprises. We also have a compelling call from Adrian, who recounts his journey from a troubled past with drug addiction to a life of faith and newfound hope. T Patrick shares the miraculous story of a skydiver who survived her parachute not opening (01:06) Patrick shares a couple of near misses he has had with death Adrian - I got a brain injury one time and it made me realize I needed to go back to church and stop doing drugs. I am now 2 years clean. Sam -  When we get to heaven, our bodies will be optimized, but what about our intelligence? Frank - I recently joined the Knights of Columbus and it is a great group of friends to have. Patrick shares Bishop Keven Rhoades’ statement about Saint Mary’s compromising its identity as a Catholic woman’s college (24:19) Tiffany - My angel helped me one time when I was living in a drug house, I was a drug addict. I had this terrible feeling that I needed to leave. I left just in the nick of time to avoid getting raided. I am now clean and sober. Jim - We need to look at LGBT with a different perspective. I think a lot of kids are into it because they are bullied as children. Kevin - What resources can I use to plan a father/son retreat?

Patrick discusses the impact of anti-bullying programs in public schools and share personal experiences with bullying. He also talks about the challenges of a living language and the insights that can be gained from dead languages like Latin. Listeners also get valuable insights on the ethics of streaming movies on pirated platforms and the origins of words like "sincere" and "religion." Why dead languages are important and still relevant (email) – Is it a sin to watch movies or shows on YouTube or other non-official streaming services John – Dead languages Illinois high school offers classes separated by race (18:43) Ventura - Regarding Marijuana smokers. I think that getting 'stoned' comes from the bible when people got stoned for doing something bad. Doug - I was at a guitar type Mass and some 'spiritual meditation' music was sung instead of The Psalms. Is that okay? Is it true that God allows Demons to do bad things? (27:26) Colleen - Reverse racism happened to my daughter who was in a nursing school and had to pay for a $3,000 class to tell her that white people were bad. It made a lot of people uncomfortable in the class. How do I handle this?

Patrick Madrid and his callers dive into thought-provoking discussions on a wide range of topics, including the moral implications of supporting certain industries, such as cable TV and the lottery, and they discuss the concept of offering up suffering to God. Paul - What do you think of people who have cable? Is that allowing evil into your home? Octavio - Does God hear your prayers when you are in mortal sin? Fr. O’Reilly - The Catholic schools have many all girl’s schools. Do you think that is also a bad segregation? Patrick - Latin classes in College really helped me out. Greg - It was permitted in America to substitute Psalms with anything else so long as it was sung. Edward - Regarding morality of cable. I think it is immoral and by paying for it you are supporting a bad system. Monica - Regarding Segregation: I went to an all-girls high school which was really good. I think gender segregation is based on nature whereas racial segregation is based on the behavior of the kids. Margarita - What does it mean when we say 'Offer it up'? (32:43) The Spanish government in Spain want to make it illegal to pray the Rosary in public (35:55) Claudia - Is it okay for a Catholic mom to baptize her child when her husband is atheist and not supportive? Jennifer - I was at a Church where the tabernacle was on the side of the pew. Is that okay? Paul - What is the biblical requirement for Tithing? What does the Catholic Church require?(48:42)

Patrick shares the remarkable story of actor Jimmy Stewart's wartime service and the impact it had on his life and career. Listeners will also gain insights into how to help their children return to the faith. Patrick watched “The Apartment” last night after it was recommended by a listener Rose - Bible Verse about the servants and the Talents: A priest said that the person who has buried his talent was doing the right thing and it confused me. Augustine (11-years-old) - Would you recommend Harry Potter? I have been reading it and watching the movies. (11:50) Patrick shares a few emails about his earlier remarks about the movie “The Apartment” Ann - Jack Lemmon was so effective in a movie is because he admitted he was an alcoholic. Alicia - My daughter is dating a Jehovah Witness who is Catholic curious. What can I give him to help him understand the divinity of Jesus? (25:16) Patrick recommends “Theology for Beginners” by Frank Sheed Patrick recommends “The Walton’s” Katie - What is your take on all the articles that are saying Pope Francis is condoning gay blessings? My husband, who's not Catholic, thinks they sound crazy and I think they sound weird too. Patrick - I am meeting with my kids today who left the Church. What can I tell my kids to help them come back to the Church?

Patrick takes listener calls and delves into topics such as the influence of certain books, the concept of purgatory, and the availability of the sacrament of reconciliation for Greek Orthodox individuals. The conversation covers biblical references to purgatory and provides insightful explanations, while also offering additional resources for those seeking further information. Ann - What do you think of Father Richard Rohr? A protestant friend is interested in him. John - I was told by a priest that only one of the god parents needed to be Catholic for a child's baptism. (04:28) Lynn (email) – Where in the bible does it say the Catholic faith is the one true faith? Barbara - My friend is divorced and married a divorced woman. They never got annulled of the old marriages. Are they valid marriages? Patrick recommends “The Dogma of Hell” Russell - I am a non-Catholic Christian and interested in the Catholic faith. Can you explain purgatory? (40:51) Doug - Can a Greek Orthodox go to confession with a Catholic priest?

Patrick takes calls from a variety of listeners discussing concerns about the influence that popular culture and public schools have on their children. Patrick shares his thoughts and wisdom on the importance of making the financial sacrifices necessary for parents to put their kids in Catholic schools. David - My son called earlier and I wanted to thank you for backing me up with your words when talking with my son earlier today about Harry Potter. Anonymous email – How important is it to send my kids to Catholic school? (06:51) Vince - I find that a lot of schools will give you financial assistance if you ask them. That’s how I am able to put my kids in private school. Lisa - We sent our daughter to private school and needed to trust God with how we would cover it, and God provided with surprises. We lived really tight and were able to make it. (20:42) Monica - My husband and I sacrificed a lot to put our daughter into Catholic school and it led to him converting to Catholicism. Karen - Do Catholic schools have empowerment scholarships in other states? Julian - My cousin was recently murdered. Was it God's will for my cousin to die and go to heaven? Suzie - A woman told me that it was wrong for Catholics to observed Sunday as the Sabbath. How do I respond to that? (36:49) Sue - I was a single parent and raised 3 kids in the Catholic school. I asked if I could work for their tuition. Steve - What do you think about calling public schools “government schools”? That might make people think more carefully about where they are sending their kids. John - I am a protestant pastor and I struggle with purgatory. If Jesus already paid the price, why would we need to go to purgatory?

Patrick addresses an issue of scandalous behavior within the church, drawing parallels to past scandals and offering insight into how heaven and purgatory interact with our prayers. Listeners also hear a heartfelt conversation with a caller who seeks advice on guiding her children back to the church after being disillusioned by the Church scandals. Tune in for a deep dive into these important and relevant matters. Patty - What are plenary indulgences? (00:57) Michael - I heard a prophecy that there is supposed to be a great apostasy in the Church. Is that true and what is based on? Patrick and Cyrus talk about a couple of good movies Why Catholics are forbidden to become Freemasons: @PetriOP, thanks to EWTN, tells us more about Freemasons and why membership is not compatible with the Catholic faith. Anonymous email – My wife has been sexually involved with our pastor and now she wants a divorce. I have stopped going to Mass because I am unable to trust priests now. Should I report this to my bishop? (27:11) Elisa (email) – How do people in purgatory know that we are praying for them? Marie - How can I get my children back into the church? They left when the priest scandals happened.

Callers share their personal experiences, reflecting the challenges and triumphs of their faith journeys. Betsy recounts her reconnection with the Catholic Church after years of absence, while Bernadette bravely opens up about her childhood abuse by a priest and its lasting impact. Sharon seeks clarity on a biblical interpretation, leading to an insightful discussion with Patrick who provides compassionate responses and offers insights rooted in scripture and personal anecdotes, illuminating the complexities of faith and the enduring power of prayer. Betsy - Thank you for speaking about the scandals it needs to happen so we can protect people. (36:08) Bernadette - I was abused when I was a child and I appreciate you talking about what you did. I had a lot of issues because of the abuse. Sharon - I was told that at the end of the Our Father, it was supposed to be translated as 'the Evil One'. Is that true and if so where can I find it? Diane - My son has been away since the priest scandal. (21:21) John (email) - Why don’t people understand that keeping malfeasance in the shadows is not good? Jennifer - What do you think of the book '50 reasons why Jesus came to die' by John Piper? Yvonne - If I try to help with the Church I need to be in good standing with the Church but some people who are not in good standing are able to help. Why is that? I was told I was being judgmental when I asked my parish priest about this. Elizabeth - I watched a Lutheran homily and was interested in the differences in the understanding of confession. Why do we have penances in confession?

Patrick discusses the controversy surrounding the Hallow app's association with actor Liam Neeson and his pro-abortion views. Listeners will hear Patrick's take on the theological appropriateness of celebrating Hanukkah within a Catholic family, offering valuable insights and perspectives on the matter. Trans McDonalds Commercial – “There’s so much love to share this Christmas!” House Foreign Affairs Cahir Mike McCaul - “We know that Egypt had warned Israel 3 days prior that an event like this could happen, we know that this has been planned ... as long as a year ago.” Robert - I think we should always be on the look out to be a 'Philip' to someone else’s children. What do you think about that passage being an argument against Sola Scriptura? Agnes - I was abused by a priest in my teen years. I find the Eucharist to be the most comforting thing and helped me in recovering. It is important to tell priests how valuable they are. Hallow App Defends Partnership With Liam Neeson, a Supporter of Abortion Jay - My brother wrote to me asking how is the Novus Ordo Mass any less schismatic than the Lutheran reformation?  How do I respond to him? (21:39) Amanda - Is it okay to celebrate Hanukkah with a Jewish family as a Catholic? (30:06) George - Congrats and thank you for your comments about the terrible things the Hallow app did. Connie - I learned McDonalds was employing drag queens for advertising. I will not be going to McDonalds anymore. Ken - How do I talk about the Church Scandal with my children? They are adults and I think they are using the scandal as an excuse to miss Mass.