The Patrick Madrid Show

We discuss the complexities and outcomes of mixed marriages, as the host offers advice and personal anecdotes. Additionally, we share inspiring stories of individuals overcoming addiction through a powerful community and delve into the importance of seeking God's guidance in decision-making. Laura (email) – My now ex-husband promised to raise our kids Catholics, but he was not grounded in any faith and he told our kids that religion was just “pie in the sky”. Jamie - My 19-year-old has left the home several times and is dealing with some mental health issues and drugs, and no longer believes in God. What should we do? Rose Mary - My husband and I got married in the Catholic Church even though he was Methodist. My husband converted to the Catholic faith and he actually kept me in the Catholic Church. Natalie - My 19-year-old daughter is also smoking marijuana and is in a violent relationship with her boyfriend. How can I be loving to her? Patricia (email) – All of my 9 siblings married non-Catholics and not a single one of them is a Catholic any more. Steve - My sister, who fell away from the Catholic Church, received communion at Mass. She thinks that if she believes in the real presence, that’s good enough. She says that priests shouldn't be able to concentrate Jesus since they are sinners. How do I respond? Denise - I married a Catholic but didn't realize he didn't practice the faith. He no longer goes to Mass with me and there is a huge void and it hurts our marriage. Raquel - I just stumbled on this station. I was speaking with a priest at confession about my husband and I going to different Churches on Sundays. He said I couldn't take the Eucharist anymore. What should I do?

Patrick reveals an amazing action figure sent by a listener to his show, answers important questions about the particular judgment and helps listeners understand several passages in the bible relating to Mary. Anthony, a long-time listener, made a Patrick Madrid Action Figure and it’s AMAZING! Joe - Will we see Jesus at the Particular Judgment? Mark - 1. What is the importance of the words 'Hail Mary, Full of Grace.' 2. In Luke 2: 35: What does it mean to have a sword pierce Mary's soul? 3. Can you explain how the mother of the King is the Queen? 4. What do you think about Mary being God's greatest creation? Kathy - My friend was not wanting to get an annulment because she wasn't wanting to get remarried. Does she need to get an annulment for her dying ex-husband? Rosie - If Mary was born without original sin, then why did she have birthing pains in Revelation? Kevin - What can we expect at the Eucharistic Revival Congress? Rosa - What is a good Spanish translation of the bible? Rose - Is it okay for me to say the rosary while doing other things? I don't want to say it alone, so I say with Fr. Rocky while getting ready for work.

Patrick tackles some pointed questions from a Protestant listener about heaven in the bible and Marian Doctrines, discusses ways to help battle depression, and talks about how to share the excitement of the Mass with non-Catholics. Janet - I'm not Catholic but trying to understand what you believe. Why do you believe souls go to heaven?  I don't see anywhere in the bible that say Mary was immaculately conceived. Betsy - I am dealing with depression and am wondering if there is anything I can do to help with this? Sam - How can I pray for the Pope’s intention when I disagree with his intentions? Can I still get an indulgence? Bridget - What helped me with depression was a passage in the bible that says to not be anxious but instead to be grateful and have gratitude to God. It is impossible for the brain to have anxiety and gratefulness at the same time. How do we introduce young adults into the faith? Juan - I have a protestant co-worker who said Mass was boring. How can I talk with him about this? Suzanne - If I had a Mass said for a loved one, will only the people at the Mass be praying for them or will others pray for them too?

Patrick explains confusing parts in the book of Revelation, speaks about the unimaginable love of God, answers questions about Mass intentions for loved ones at Mass and tackles whether or not Halloween is okay for Catholics to celebrate. Gail - I was upset in Revelation when it said that Jesus would come back with white hair and a sword coming out of his mouth. How can I interpret that? Elena - Does God and Mary love my kids more than I can love them? RJ - Can I offer up a mass if I am listening to it on the Radio? Dalia - The priest didn't seem to think me getting my tubes tied was a sin, so am I absolved of it?  I am an artist who works on Sundays. I went to confession, but I knew I would do it again, so was my confession still valid? Is it okay not to allow our children to Trick-or-Treat? Robert - How can I evangelize someone who has lost his only son? Jane - Regarding Janet: The Good Thief had his judgement and was told he'd be in paradise. That seems like heaven to me. Kelly - What kind of bread can be used for the Eucharist?

On the feast of the Arc Angels Patrick kicks off his show with a young caller about St. Michael discusses Eucharistic adoration over TV if you are unable to go in person, and address how to talk with someone who claims to be “tolerant” but won’t tolerate your belief in Jesus. Michael 6-years-old - Why does St. Michael have a feast day if he is not human? Sam - if someone treats you badly, can you pray they get punished? Benny - What is the Church's position on Eucharistic adoration via video stream or YouTube instead of in person? Patrick answers an email about a child who is transition to a girl. Jose - What are the benefits of Latin mass? I don't know the language but i heard it is good Thomas - What is the tridentine Mass and can you be baptized if you have dementia?

Patrick helps a listener who is in a verbally abusive relationship, tackles the question of is mercy killing permitted, and has a delightful conversation with a priest about the book the Dogma of Hell and necessity to speak on the reality of hell. Julie - Married but my husband is verbally abusive and not sure what to do? Michael - Is there such a thing as mercy killing still today? Fr. Kirby - I would like to share that Patrick's recommendation for the Dogma of Hell prompted me to give the book to my whole parish! Paul - If Patrick were advising a Catholic presidential candidate, how would Patrick advise them to speak about pro-life issues? Colin - Latin Mass: Could Patrick expound about why going to Latin mass when your bishop prohibited it is a sin? Fr. Kirby is my pastor! Bill - Mercy Killing: How does this relate to removing a ventilator at the hospital? Ken - How does the author of the Dogma of Hell know that hell exists?

Patrick tackles the question of the schism of the Catholic and Orthodox Church, discusses the SSPX, talks about the evil of the dropping of the atomic bombs and has a fruitful discussion on different types of rosaries and how they have changed over the years. Aubrey - Catholic Church & Eastern Orthodox: which Church during the schism left the faith? I have a friend who is Eastern Orthodox. Monica - What is dynamic orthodoxy? One of the colleges were looking at for my son says it has 'dynamic orthodoxy'. Heidi - Why is the SSPX named after Pope Pius X? George - what's the distinction between discontinuing a ventilator and the unintended consequence of killing innocent people when we dropped the atomic bomb? Maya - Parish were my children received first communion do not have records of it. was it still valid? what should I do? Patrick reads and email regarding St. Ignatius of Loyola and the Spiritual exercises. Debbie - My brother corrected a priest in the middle of Mass and I told him that was not appropriate. was I correct? Jack - old family rosary-not traditional- what is the history of this unique rosary. Elizabeth - Meeting with my Bishop and want to make sure I speak clearly and respectfully with him?

Patrick shows where in the bible the doctrine of Purgatory is found, How to address spiritual teachings in school that are not in line with the Catholic Church, and discusses different Catechisms used in the Catholic Church Katherine - Any biblical resources or evidence for when trying to convince someone that purgatory is real? Johnathan - Thank you so much for inspiring me to dive into the Word, he appreciates the conversation. Thank you to St. Bernadette's Church. Patrick reads an email from Sal who is not happy with some of Patrick’s answers from his show yesterday.  Myrna - When was the Catechism printed, introduced. The original Catechism is very thin (Baltimore one). I want to have an idea of the Catechism. Patrick gives his take on service dogs at Mass Roberto - 1. Whether or not spiritual teachings are against Catholic teaching 2. Book recommendation about self-development and decision making.

Patrick Addresses a caller asking about all sorts of translations of the bible answers questions about non-denominational baptisms and gives advice to people are dealing with dangers of the trans movement in their workplace. Steve - Jerusalem Bible, Is that a decent bible. I have several at home. Am I missing out by reading the Jerusalem Bible? Mike - Book recommendation for a person who is an atheist, angry with the church. Milica - is non-denomination Baptism valid? Debbie - I'm working in a spa, and I just found out they're letting men in the women's locker room. How should I deal with that? Mike - Catholic and a non-Catholic get married outside the Church. They get divorced. Now the Catholic wants to get remarried in the Church to a Catholic. Is that OK? Susan - Comment on the yoga: I think that even if stretches help people, we might be making movements that are of gentile demon gods. Mary - Who were Priscilla and Aquila and how did they impact the Church?

Patrick discusses questions about family members in purgatory, address the Churches powerful role in helping to end abortion, speaks about the spiritual exorcises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola and discusses the morality of vasectomies. Patrick - My brother and I were estranged and he's trying to reach out to me. I'm 72. Is this my opportunity to tell him to get right with God as these are my brothers last days? Megan - Purgatory: Can we ask for our grandparent's intercession if we don't know if they're in purgatory or not? Chris - The Church's excommunication of people who participate in an abortion. Patrick reads some emails about the Spa that is letting men enter the women’s section under the name of the transgender movement. Lynn - Two Q's: Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem with a maid; is that true? Second Q: Discernment of Spirits - there's a program by me about it. What is discernment of spirits? James - How do I approach my friend that needs to go to confession for having a vasectomy and if he is not able to reverse it, what is the point of encouraging him to go to confession? Chris - The Church's excommunication of people who participate in an abortion. Natalia - My husband and I did the vasectomy reversal last year, it is not a requirement, but it has been such a blessing in our marriage. Elvia - Does God tests us? My daughter is not doing well; she is 3-year-old? Is that a tests from God?