The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick shares a few compelling stories about his past, answers the question of moral and immoral ways to test a man’s fertility, and takes on the question of the morality of the atomic bombs that were dropped during WWII Patrick Thanks Catholic Vote for shedding light on the story of a woman who called in a few weeks ago seeking advice in an upcoming abortion she was considering. Patrick answers this email - What is the most profound experience that you have had in your life? Patrick reads an email about the morality of testing the fertility of a man *READY STEADY GO* Email asking about the phrase “The Church Teaches.” Patrick talks about Catholic Church teaching and how it is needed for us today. Robert - On Divine Inspiration: Does the Holy Spirit have complete control of the Church or is there an interpretation by the Church? Mike - Since the USA dropped the bombs on Japan, killing thousands of people, does that make us an evil country? Asking based on your comment on nuclear weapons. Kathleen - Is astrology part of the occult?

Patrick shares an interesting article about the dangers of plastic take-out containers, gives reasons a priest can know a penitent is contrite, and helps a highschooler navigate the transgender ideology in his school. Patrick shares an email about his theme song, and how a listeners daughter knew two members of the band. Patrick shares an article about Is It Safe to Reuse Plastic Take-out Containers? Bob - When a priest absolves you, how does he know if you have forgiven others? Susan - From the Creed: Did Jesus really go to hell? Patrick - I attended a service last week. There was an interactive gospel - it was on a screen and parishioners were prompted to read part. Is this ok? Alex - Where did the Glory Be prayer come from? Natalie - My husband and I are going through counseling but I feel like I have had enough of his behavior. When do you know if enough is enough? Patrick reads an email form a high schooler who doesn’t want to participate in the trans movement and needs help. John - Do you have a suggestion on writings on eternity besides the bible? Joanne - The priest didn't say the prayer after the Kyrie on Sunday and it bothered me. What do you think? Kay - If someone in your family claims to be Catholic but had a vasectomy, how do you approach them on this? A priest I know told me it was not necessary to do this. What do you think?

Patrick tackles the question of purgatory, whether or not the Devil can appear to people looking like God, who the vision of the women giving birth in revelations is, and where were Elijah and Moses when they met Jesus at the transfiguration. Patrick continues conversation with Kay - If someone in your family claims to be Catholic but had a vasectomy, how do you approach them on this? A priest I know told me it was not necessary to do this. What do you think? Rie - Is there a difference between purgatory and Hades? Maricela - Where can I find the scripture having to do with God withdrawing from people with cold hearts? Chris - Is it possible for the devil appear as God? I was watching a YouTube video that had a story about St. Pio and a vision where he knew it was not Jesus because he didn't have the wounds in his hands. Jim - Is 'Angels in the Bible' a reputable book for a Catholic study on the angels? Christina - If painful childbirth is the result of original sin, how do we interpret the Book of Revelation where it talks about 'labor pains.' Sal - At the Transfiguration, where were Elijah and Moses? Were they still in Purgatory or in heaven? Edgar - The Catharism Heresy in the Middle Ages. How do we defend the Catholic position? Sarah - When the rich young man walked away and couldn't give everything away; was he saved and how does that pertain to us today?

Patrick discusses the sign of peace during the Mass and how it has changed over the years, tackles questions about the Mass from different forms of the Mass to how it is practiced in various churches and talks about the courage of Paul. Patrick talks about the practice of the sign of peace throughout history. Thomas - Is it appropriate to use same signs of respect to Eastern Orthodox Churches that you would use when you pass by a Catholic Church? Kathy - When did we start the ordinary of the Mass as we know it today? Parker - Why in the Jesuit church in my city, according to the priest, 'all are welcomed to receive the Eucharist'? I know this is not true, why the Jesuits do it differently? People even bring their dog to church. Mike - Where is the line between abortion and allowing someone to have the free will to sin? Carrie - Mom of 2 teenage boys, driving them to school, we listen to TPMS and it has been really helpful to discuss those faith related issues with them.

Patrick gives counsel to a father seeking advice to rebuild his relationship with an estranged son, explains different rites of the Church and Tackles the question of headship in the family and the wife’s role to her husband, Patrick reads an email about some of the hostility the Greek Orthodox Church has towards the Catholic Church. Mike - I have an estranged son and I'd like some advice. I am divorced with the son's mother. My son won't even text me back. He's a very highly educated son. I'd like a relationship with him, how do I get one? David - Why is there variance in communion distribution (communion rail, standing, hand, and tongue)? Patrick reads an email asking if people can change rites in the Catholic Church. Stephen - Is there a match to some of the men's leadership programs that exist. I'm doing That Man Is You. Where are the women's groups that are teaching women to respect men's leadership?

Patrick takes many different kinds of questions about the Eucharist, gives crucial advice to a woman whose granddaughter transitioned trying to become a man, and addresses how excommunication works especially in regard to abortion. Michael - I grew up in a mixed Protestant and Catholic household. I'm Russian Orthodox and I listen to TPMS show daily. If the Catholic Church would return to the Latin Mass or English ordinariate, that would be good. I think the Novus Ordo presents a large barrier to union. Chris - Communion - the Church is supposed to be focused on the Eucharist. I think psychology suggests that we need to change behavior to change belief. So, we should receive more reverently to increase our belief. Carol - My granddaughter transitioned into a man- can prayer do anything at all? Teresa - Can we bless babies that have passed through abortion in a mass or funeral service or something? Elizabeth - Did the Pope always allow priests to end ex-communication from sin of abortion like in the 60's? Bob - comment- The Church has different practices in different parts of the country. I have not noticed the things you are talking about. what are your thoughts on this?

Patrick discusses how to navigate pronoun usage in today’s world, talks about the trauma of divorce to children involved, takes on the question of NFP usage, and helps listeners understand why God has always existed. Patrick reads some emails that recently came in regarding how to handle pronouns. Lucy - Engaged to a man with adult children. Wondering if i should invite them to wedding since they seem upset by our engagement Mark - Exposed to porn early in life and not married but want to get this out of my head. how can i cleanse myself from this? Patrick reads an email about big families Jerry - follow up- learned to discipline your mind to avoid bad thoughts Emma - Teach confirmation students- How can I relay to them that nothing came before God?

Patrick continues this hour with discussion on having children and the great value of mothers who decide to stay at home and raise their children, hearing from many listeners from all walks of life about the good and the bad of this vocation. David - What do you think about how the Jewish calendar was changed? Tom - Being a mother is the greatest responsibility. that is not nothing but everything. Patrick reads an email about the importance of big families and women who stay home to raise the children. Email from Suzie – women are contributing to society by being mom’s. Emily - Comment: I was a working mother and I'm a stay-at-home mother now. We had a child outside of marriage, but we've learned to used that to our advantage. Now we have learned more about being part of the Church. Lee - I know a priest who recommend a tubal ligation. Was that OK? Patrick reads an email about a woman who has 4 children and her husband doesn’t want to have anymore because he is tired. Jane - Comment: Women who have left work and chosen to stay at home have made some of the best homeschooling teachers. The emails keep coming in about raising children by the mother and Patrick takes time to highlight them. Cheryl - staying at home mom: I've been at home for 18 years. I want to encourage those who find it difficult. It can be hard and there are sacrifices. Sarah - staying at home mom: we have 9 children. Life can be hard sometimes, but it can be beautiful. We only use NFP when we have a serious reason.

Patrick shares some emails about the importance of women in our world, takes on the tough question of being married to an abusive spouse, gets Sarah Tafoya, from morning air, on the show to weigh in on motherhood and answers some deep questions from our younger listeners. True - Q: my daughter is in a terrible marriage to an alcoholic. They dated ten years and have been married three. I'd like to ask about annulments. Charles 10-years-old - Why is the song of Solomon in the bible? And comment on why we don't see kids playing outside: I think it's b/c school, homework, video games, and safety. what's Patrick's theme song called? Patrick talks about reasons for spacing children given by the Church in Humanae vitae. Gene - Stay at home dad challenges: the inability to work is tough. I spend a lot of time working over the phone with clients. We've got to tighten the belt now. Leon - Where in the bible is 'be fruitful and multiply' and why does that apply to us today? Sarah Tafoya jumps on the show to discuss her perspective of the joys of motherhood. Jesus - I have 11 kids and it’s been a joy. Lisette - Is it sinful for me to avoid pregnancy during my marriage because my husband is recovering from porn?

Patrick takes emails about divorce and harboring resentment for spouses in the face of a difficult marriage, helps a caller with questions about what is proper behavior in the bedroom of husband and wife, and discusses the Church’s teaching on faith and works. Patrick shares an email from a distraught wife. Her husband brought up divorce but we decided not to get divorced, but now I harbor resentment and I wonder if I would be better off without him. Donna - My husband and I are struggling to satisfy each other in the bed room by traditional means because it is painful. What can we do? Is it sinful to use what they did in Genesis 38:9? Chris - What does the Catholic Church teach about being saved through Faith and Works? Mary - I can't have kids so I didn’t think it was a big deal to marry a man who had a vasectomy. Is my marriage valid?