The Patrick Madrid Show

Can a Rosary be worn as a necklace? What makes a valid confession? What will I look like in Heaven? Did Jesus ever blaspheme? Patrick answers these and more in this hour of The Patrick Madrid Show Joyce – Is it is okay to wear a rosary as a necklace Matt - 1. When we refer to Jesus' sacrifice is eternal (no beginning or end), it seems to me there is a beginning and end. 2. God became flesh; does God has a body? Or is it only Jesus. Francisco - I got married outside the church. Is my marriage valid or not? My daughter might be sleeping with her boyfriend; can she still take communion? Mike - Was it considered blasphemous for Jesus to rename Simon to Peter? Marty - Was my confession valid? He did say the words, 'I absolve you'. James - Which “Surprised by Truth” book has more to do with non-Catholics becoming Catholics? What's so special about the Jesus prayer? Mary - My husband left me: I'm not sure if I want my husband to come back. My husband had 4 affairs in the 90s. I forgave him. When the kids left the house, he started doing his own things. He left 2 years ago. I have peace; is that OK? Sarah 8-years-old - If I went to heaven, what would I look like?

How can Catholic young people meet other Catholic young people? Why should kids get married in the Church if they have fallen away from the faith? Is 666 related to the devil? Patrick answers these and more in this hour of The Patrick Madrid Show Kris - Civil Marriage - if there is a civil divorce can the person get married in the Catholic Church? Hanna - I'm 24 and want to meet Catholics. Where, other than Church, can I go to meet like-minded Catholics. Emma 12-yars-old – Is 666 related to the Devil? Andrea - Why should kids get married in the church if they don't practice their faith? Email – I’ve had bad luck with online Catholic dating sites Barbara - When my father found out I lied to him, he would hit us. I had welts on my leg which embarrassed me and I never lied to him again. Mike - If faith is a gift, then how do we know if we will get it instead of someone else? Kelly - My kids left the Church and I think the big thing that Protestants can't let go of is 'once saved, always saved' Rebecca – I want to end a friendship but don't want that friend to think that they should end their relationship with Christ. How can I navigate that?

Listeners call in to discuss “The Chosen” and they share their reasons for watching and not watching the hit show Bishop Emeritus Fred Henry called upon the Canadian bishops to repudiate the "lie" that the Church had engaged in human-rights abuses. Patrick shares one of a few emails correcting a caller, Pamela, about seeing a “Pride” flag at her local Catholic Church. Marsha (email) – Is there scripture that points to how we will be surprised about who we see in heaven? Email – Question about the show “The Chosen” Teresa (email) – What is the difference between Exorcised Water or Holy Water? Southwest Airlines Defends Firing Pro-Life Flight Attendant Nicole - I haven't seen the Chosen, but I think it reaches people who have never read the bible or stepped foot in a Church. As forms of media change, I think the church needs to find new ways to reach people. Michael - I used to fly southwest, but now that I heard you I am going to purchase my tickets elsewhere. Mike - I think that too many people look to get something from the Holy water but the inner faith is really needed to make it affective. I like the show the Chosen. You need to understand where the Gospel is and where the filler is. Victor - I have seen 3 seasons of the Chosen. I am happy with how well a protestant has done with the creation of this show. Mary - I just started watching the Chosen. I don't want to watch it anymore though because it is influencing me when I read the bible, and I don't like be narrowed in my imagery.

Patrick and Cyrus discuss the blatant pandering of some MLB teams and discuss some of the more frightening aspects of scammers using AI More MLB Teams Hosting “Faith Nights” Patrick and Cyrus share the opinion that “Faith Night” at MLB games is a sad gimmick Joe - I am a fan of the Chosen. People watch will say that it helps bring the scripture alive. Christina - My daughter wants to go a Mormon service with a friend. Is that okay? Deepfake Imposter Scams Are Driving a New Wave of Fraud Henry - I read an obituary of someone I knew and it said he was a Free Mason, but he will be having a Catholic funeral. Is that possible? Kathy - I live in a Mormon community: they will do whatever they can to convert you so it’s important to build up your own faith as a Catholic. Elena - My roommate works with a band who I think are devil worshipers. How should I handle this situation with her?

What are some resources for dealing with addiction? Is there a prayer that will relieve souls from purgatory? Should I invest in Precious Medals? Josephina - I went to college in Utah and wanted to say that it is a requirement for Mormon’s to try to convert people so they can be able to go into the temple. Denise - Is it okay for me to read “Is Atheism Dead” by Eric Metaxas? Cassandra - I had a protestant group who were friendly and welcoming but when they wanted me to join their Church they started debating me about my faith Jeanine – Is there a prayer that was given to Saint Gertrude to help relieve souls from purgatory? Rachel - My spiritual director recommended the Chosen when I was struggling with scrupulosity and it helped me get back into reading the bible Sandra - Should I invest in Precious Medals? Deanna - My husband got drunk and beat me on our honeymoon and would always beat me when he got drunk. Was our marriage still valid in God's eyes? Francisco - What does it mean to be enriched with heavenly things? Ann - Do you have any resources for family dealing with addiction

Why did God create us? How can I help my teenage daughter who has same-sex attraction? What does the Church teach about Marijuana and LSD? Patrick answers these are more of your questions on today’s show. Richard - Why did God create us? Paul - My daughter has same sex attraction. What should I do? Jimena - It is difficult for me to go to confession with the same mistakes. What should I do? Teresa - My holy water was blessed but not exorcised. Should I be concerned about this? Binge drinking, marijuana use reached record highs in middle-aged adults Alan - I am going to be going on a 3-day retreat. What does the Church teach about Marijuana and praying when you are high? Is LSD okay? John - Marijuana: My wife has had several medical issues over the years and needs to use the gummies, but she tries to take as few as possible.

Patrick talks with Rhonda whose daughter is pregnant and the baby has attached to scar tissue which means the mother might not survive unless the baby is aborted. Patrick shares Church teaching on how abortion is never a viable option, which spurs many calls and emails with varying opinions and some  Miracle Moments where the baby and mother turned out just fine. Rhonda - My daughter is pregnant and the baby has attached to the scar from a past C-section. Doctors say the baby won’t survive and if he keeps growing it will cause a tear in my daughter. Is it okay to remove the baby to save my daughter? Tony - Is it a sin to ask someone you offended for forgiveness other than God? Mary - I am a midwife: I don't think it is likely they would be able to remove the scar tissue in hopes of saving the baby Patrick shares passages from the Catechism and affirms the Church’s stance on the evils of abortion Javier - My mom refused anesthesia during a surgery because she was pregnant and didn't want it to harm her baby. Patrick shares some heroic, beautiful, and sad emails about the experiences people have had with troubled pregnancies Sarah – I, and my little one, are survivors of a pregnancy where my baby attached to the scar tissue. There is hope for the woman.

Why are angles called saints? Is it okay to become sterilized if you have depression? Is it a sin that I unknowingly helped someone get an abortion? Tiffany - My uncle, who is divorced and remarried, asked why a murderer can go to confession and receive communion but he can't because he’s divorced. How do I respond to him? Nancy - I also had the scar tissue issue with my pregnancy. I prayed to Saint Raphael and everything came out well with us. Linda - My mother was told that she could never have another child because she would die. My mom had more children and didn't die. Mindy - I was dating a man and got pregnant. I scheduled an abortion. I was on the table and the doctor was about to start the abortion. I jumped off the table and told the doctor I couldn't do it. Now he is 13-years-old. Why can angels be called saints? Melissa - If you have depression and anxiety, is it okay to be sterilized so you don't have to have the stress of another baby? Jeanne - A baby survived who was diagnosed with multiple organ failure at 7 months of pregnancy. Ann - You could put the baby up for adoption if you can't raise him because of stress Mary - I told my granddaughter I would not go to their wedding because her boyfriend is joining the military. Is that okay for me to do? Anthony - My girlfriend is Baptist and she says my Catholic baptism is not valid. What should I say to her about this? Dolores - I have been deceived twice and drove a woman to have an abortion. Am I in sin because of helping unknowingly?

Patrick and Cyrus discuss the entertaining, scientific, and frightening aspects of A.I. music, and what are the pros and cons of Universal Basic Income First ever song, Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall Part 1”, is taken from someone’s brainwaves Chad - I think AI could remove entire occupations like attorneys. Patrick and Cyrus talk about jobs that will be affected by A.I. Sam - I figure out how to use AI on eBay, it will make a description for me when I am selling stuff. David - As jobs get eliminated, we need to look at the real value of humanity and I think universal basic income is where we need to go. I don't think the Queen ship of Mary is real, since I don't think the bible supports people bodily going to heaven. Sadie (11-years-old) - Why does Jesus allow bad things to happen? Can St. Michael be a Guardian Angel?

Is Universal Income good or bad? https://twitter.com/PMadridShow/status/1693983751708328349 Bill - I am looking into joining the Catholic Church. What is all included in the Profession of Faith that I must believe? Mike - Universal income: People who received checks from the government didn't need the money and they spent it on frivolous things. Maria - Universal income: I work for the Chicago Fire Department as a medic. We do get more people who Overdose on drugs on the first of the month when their checks come in. Jeff - It seems like we are trying to create the intellect of angels with AI. Peter - Universal Basic Income: there are some people who would cultivate talents that don't necessarily provide money value. It could also help people pray more. Betty - Universal Basic Income and how it relates to AI: I think we need to take into consideration the current world views that the population is too high and this could be used to lower the population. Paul - Basic Universal income is bad because you would become reliant on the government which would give them more power to control our lives. Saul - You would need to be working to receive Universal income might work. Chris - Are the apparitions of our Lady of Knock just apparitions or were they physically there?