The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick shares his thoughts on transgenders in the military and that are only two sexes.  He also counsels a caller about going to a wedding, and also helps a caller about going to a baptism at an Episcopal Church.  He also has a conversation at the end of the hour regarding different liturgical issues.   Patrick talks about the U.S. Army banning transgenders and that there are only two sexes, male and female.  (1:10) Anna-My dad is Catholic and my mom is not. They got divorced and my mom is re-marrying. Can I attend my mom's wedding? (11:30) Anna-Is it okay  to wear yoga pants (19:17) Cheryl-My Nephew listens to the Patrick Madrid show at Night and I was wondering if you could wish him a happy birthday and give him some wisdom for a 13 year old? It is his birthday today. (23:06) Ugo-Email Why do people go to a priest for a blessing after mass, even after receiving communion?  (26:00) Michelle (Email)-Could I go to an Episcopalian Baptism? (36:01) Chris- Has numerous questions regarding liturgical issues (43:33)

Patrick answers questions regarding the liturgy from emailers and callers.  He also explains the early Bible with the children of Adam and Eve and that they may have had more children than listed in the Bible.  Julian-My son Nico is wondering if we need to love the devil since we are supposed to love everyone. (1:02) Ronda- Regarding going to Episcopal Church for a baptism. You may also want to mention that they should not go to communion. (7:25) Melissa- Are we supposed to make the sign of the Cross after receiving communion? (9:41) Mary Lou- Novus Ordo and Latin Mass. It was the beauty of the Mass that really stood out to me. I have done both forms and am able to do both which is really nice. (14:07) Diane- Gen 3: Who is 'us' when God says the man has become one of us? (19:20) Clifton- Today's reading about Cain and Abel. Why did Cain say that someone would kill him if there were not other people on the earth at that time? (26:15) Lauren (Email)-Saw too many Extraordinary Ministers during mass (35:55) Vanessa Emailer-Wants clarification if it’s okay to wear leggings including at mass (39:28) John- I feel strange if I stay after Mass for thanksgiving because the priest goes to the back of the Church to greet people, and I feel guilty not going right away. (42:30) Phillip- Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers: We have a lot of nursing homes who need communion. So our priests really rely on the Eucharist ministers to bring communion for people outside the Church. (48:34)

Patrick answers different questions regarding the liturgy such as bowing to the priest.  He also helps out other callers on topics such as doing good works but in mortal sin, having trouble receiving Eucharist with morning sickness and also the use of a grounding mat.    Allison (Email)-Could you clarify about bowing to the priests at mass as Patrick explains different liturgical issues (1:11) Sharon- It’s not the priest but the crucifix we bow to as it comes up the isle (7:29) Billy- Medication makes me drowsy at adoration. Is it okay to fall asleep? (10:00) Mary- What is the Catholic Church's opinion on Grounding mat or Earthing for Therapy? (12:14) Ron- Electronics tech and Groundings are a way to stop static charge but that sounds like it was closer to Reiki (21:22) Kelly- How exactly do you pray to a saint? (27:35) Steven- Priest enters room - should you stand to greet him? (34:23) Mary- I’ve had bad morning sickness during pregnancy  and I threw up the Eucharist. Was that okay? (37:23) Maggie- Does my friend get graces for good works if she is in mortal sin? (42:25) Joseph- Is it okay to use holy water to zap or test a demon? (47:06) Cecil- Does the spear that pierced Jesus' side still around? (49:32)

Patrick helps out a caller who is facing a moral quandary regarding helping out a food pantry that includes Planned Parenthood handing out info.  He also explains the differences between the Greek Orthodox and Catholic Church.   Patrick gives out advice on how to debate someone who doesn’t want to dialogue. Gabriel - Why do the Sheep and the Goats have the same reaction to Jesus in the bible? (0:55) Rita-Was the Original sin the equal fault of Adam and Eve? Or was one more responsible than another? (6:37) Bill-The food pantry I volunteer at as a Knight of Columbus has Planned Parenthood handing out info. Is that morally okay to continue being at the food pantry? (9:39) Patrick shares a story about Pro-Lifer Henry Hyde’s name being replaced at an Illinois courthouse b/c of his pro-life views.  (17:48) Alex-My sister is dating a man who is Greek Orthodox. What are the differences between Catholics and Greek Orthodox? (24:09) Jillian-What do you think of the Current Marian Apparitions in Medjugorje? (37:22) Roland-How can you debate with someone who doesn't want to dialog and we just talk passed each other? (8:51) Barbara-If Adam and Eve had three sons, who did their sons marry to have more? (47:05) Tom-Can the Knights of Columbus support Pregnancy center that gives out hormonal Birth control? (47:55) Book Recommendation: The Divine Primacy of the Bishop of Rome:  https://stpaulcenter.com/product/the-divine-primacy-of-the-bishop-of-rome-and-modern-eastern-orthodoxy/

Patrick explains remote cooperation in regards to a Knights of Columbus chapter supporting a pregnancy center that gives out birth control.  He also has a conversation with a 7th Day Adventist regarding the Nicene Creed.  Patrick shares with a caller about the importance of the ingredients in the communion host as a caller saw one that was colored brown.  Tom-Can the Knights of Columbus support a pregnancy center that gives out hormonal Birth control? (0:54) Bernadette- If the Church declares someone a Canonized Saint why don't they approve all the writings of that saint? (12:35) Mary- I noticed the Host was brown one time. What ingredients can be used for the Eucharist? (24:17) Dustin- As Catholics, how should we view other people who don't adhere to the Nicene Creed? AND how are 7th Day Adventist seen in light of the Nicene Creed? (31:00) Laura- When we go to confession to the priest are ALL things private, or if someone is struggling with Suicidal thoughts can the priest tell someone? (45:23) Book Recommendation: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Ok-Not-Seventh-Day-Adventist/dp/1419654675 Book Recommendation: https://ignatius.com/theology-and-sanity-thasp/

Hour 3 Patrick discusses with callers who are using low-gluten hosts and about what the Church teachers in regards to those with a gluten intolerance and Celiac Disease.  He also helps out a caller who has a daughter who may go to an Evangelical University.   Daisy-What happens to those who have such a severe reaction to Gluten, they can’t receive a host with gluten?  (0:39) Pamela- Eastern Rite Catholics have different hosts, is that okay? AND I have baptized children in danger of death with soapy water is that okay? (4:15) Miguel- What our family does during communion as we’re gluten free (11:27) Jose- My senior in High school has an opportunity to play soccer at an Evangelical University. Is that okay? (20:16) Greg- What is a good book with details about the primitive church? (25:34) Michael- Fatima prayer has been added to the rosary after the first Glory Be, is that okay? (33:08) Patrick explains that there can’t be gluten-free hosts (36:40) John- Plants have been modified which makes more gluten as a result (39:24) Laura- I am gluten free and I have always had this, as I suffered from symptoms (41:30) Juanita- son is away from the faith and re-baptized himself. is his soul in jeopardy? (45:24) Sharon-I went to an evangelical university and it was very anti-Catholic (49:39) Book Recommendation, “The Sacraments and Their Celebration”:  https://www.amazon.com/Sacraments-Their-Celebration-Nicholas-Halligan/dp/159244931X What US Bishops say about Celiac Disease and low-gluten hosts:  https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/order-of-mass/liturgy-of-the-eucharist/celiac-disease-and-alcohol-intolerance   For those who want Gluten-Free hosts for their parish:  Benedictine Sisters, https://benedictinesisters.org/ Cardinal Newman Society Guide to good Catholic Universities: https://cardinalnewmansociety.org/the-newman-guide/ Book Recommendation, “When the Church was Young”: https://www.amazon.com/When-Church-Was-Young-Fathers/dp/1616367776 Book Recommendation, Eusebius Ecclesiastical History: https://www.amazon.com/Eusebius-Ecclesiastical-History-Complete-Unabridged/dp/1565633717

Patrick gives advice for a caller with infertility issues especially in regards to a procedure that the Church hasn’t ruled if it’s moral or immoral.  Patrick answers a question about the Primacy of Peter and its significance in the Church.  Gabriel - Baptism at the end of John Chapter 3: Would they be applying Sanctifying Grace since they were done in the Old Covenant? (0:59) John - What do you think about assisted reproductive technology like GIFT (Gamete Interfallopian Transfer)? (5:02) Steve-Can you talk about the primacy of the pope for me? I see a contradiction in one of the scriptures: When Paul confronts Saint Peter about eating with the uncircumzied Jews and early cannons seems to refute the Pope (15:23) Patrick explains more about the Primacy of Peter (22:44) Steve-Yesterday you spoke about the Saints and the Virgin Mary that we don't worship them. Do you think we should explain that better what we mean when we say we don't worship Mary? (33:55) Jennifer-My mother received a copy of the true letter of Oration (True Letter of Jesus Christ) given by Saint Bridget. Is it legit? (45:54) Resources:  National Catholic Bioethics Center: https://www.ncbcenter.org/ Book Recommendation: “Jesus, Peter & the Keys” https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Peter-Keys-Scriptural-Handbook/dp/1882972546 Book Recommendation:  “The Divine Primacy” https://stpaulcenter.com/product/the-divine-primacy-of-the-bishop-of-rome-and-modern-eastern-orthodoxy/ Book Recommendation: “Pope Fiction” https://www.amazon.com/Pope-Fiction-Answers-Misconceptions-Papacy/dp/0964261006

Patrick discusses generational curses and generational healing and that generational curses are not real. He also gives advice a caller who asks if it’s okay to do a circumcision as a nurse. Patrick explains to a caller why we sign ourselves before after every prayer and priests can’t get married. He gives hope and encouragement to an emailer who is currently homeless and doesn’t go to Church but wants to go to Church and he helps her get connected. Nick (Email)-Asking about generational curses and generational healing  (0;43) Dany-Mary always refers us back to Jesus when she speaks. I think we need to keep this in mind. (2:57) Anna-I work at a Catholic hospital, and I am wondering if it is okay to do circumcision. (4:57) Michael (Email)-Question about receiving Holy Communion in a special circumstance as there was also an anointing of the Sick and an Apostolic Pardon (9:00) Rebecca-Why do we sign ourselves before and after every prayer? AND when did they start not letting priests get married? (20:16) Lisa (Email)-I became involved with a Lutheran Church after I became homeless b/c of the monetary help I got, even though I never wanted to leave the Catholic Church.  She wants to know her standing in the Church, after leaving that Lutheran Church (33:24) James-Ex Girlfriend went to Hawaii with our priest. I felt hurt and angry. What should I do about it? (42:55) Joe- I disagree with what you said yesterday about immigration: You compared the Vatican to the USA and implied hypocrisy. I think the Pope does clearly state that Borders are good. I think you missed the point of the letter. (46:17) Book Recommendation:  The Sign of the Cross by St. Francis de Sales:  https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-sign-of-the-cross/?srsltid=AfmBOorzjVozn7E4YucB4mI6CfcRVkL12g7RgTZKtTfIZyBGqBN4ELpY

Hour 3 Patrick is joined by Relevant Radio host Doug Hinderer about his new book.  He also has a discussion about Mixed Martial Arts and if it’s okay for a caller to participate in.   And he helps out a caller on how to help a 15 year old with her faith.   Relevant Radio host Doug Hinderer discusses his new book “Rekindled Hearts: A Spiritual Journey to Marital Healing”: https://relevantradio.store/products/rekindled-hearts-book (0:48) Robert-3 person share divine nature - is it better to say they possess divine nature? (13:03) Alex-Can I do Mixed Martial Arts as a Catholic (19:27) Cassandra-Any resource for my 15 year old to help encourage her faith? (28:43) Connor (Email)-Asking about communion while working on the Convalidation process (36:15) Margaret- Is there a Pakistan(language) bible that is catholic? (39:34) Richard-Asks Patrick what he thinks about RFK, Jr. (44:02) Mary-Does Mary know all things? (46:26) Beth- What is the jubilee year and is this just celebrated in Rome? (47:54) Book Recommendation, “Why be Catholic” by Patrick Madrid:  https://www.amazon.com/Why-Be-Catholic-Important-Question/dp/0307986438 Book Recommendation, “Theology and Sanity”: https://ignatius.com/theology-and-sanity-thasp/

Patrick shares insights on real-life challenges, including the importance of personal discernment, the complexities of employment applications in today’s world, and clarifying misconceptions about generational issues with expert insights from the International Association of Exorcists. Plus, he shares some tips on avoiding unnecessary stress by focusing on what truly matters.   Matt (email) - How do I find your articles? (01:30) Mrs. K (email) - Why do they need to know if I'm an ally of the LGBTQ community if I'm applying for a fast-food job? (03:54) Maria - What was the special program you mentioned about the Knights of Columbus that dealt with addiction? (12:48) Isidore – Bad things happen to my extending family. Should I be worried about generational curses? (16:19) Exorcists: 9 practices to avoid when fighting the devil (21:29) Laura – I don’t think non-Catholic people should send their kids to Catholic schools. (46:10)