The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers listener questions about scattering the ashes of a loved one, why is Jesus a Catholic, and how grave of a sin is it to break a law that seems nonsensical? Patrick starts the show offering prayers to those in Maui Walking is good for you and can extend your lifespan Israel says they are committed to Christians' safety in Jerusalem amid attacks Brian - My mom wants to be cremated and scattered in a park Patrick shares the UCSSB’s position on cremation and scattering ashes: "On the proper disposition of bodily remains" Emily 5-years-old -  Why do we say Holy Ghost instead of Holy Spirit? Why if Jesus was Jewish is he now Catholic? Stanly - My fiancé wants to bring in some alcohol that was purchased out of the state for our wedding but there is a law in PA that you can't do that. How grave of a matter would it be for us to do this?

Patrick answers listener questions about how sinful is it to break a man-made law that you don’t agree with, was anyone else immaculate conceived, can Catholic’s attend a Jewish service, and do other religions pray to the same God as us? Tony - My daughter married a non-denominational man and their child will be dedicated in his church, instead of baptizing the child. Can we go? Mike - If you are willing to pay the consequences for breaking a manmade law, is it okay to break that law? Laura - Can you explain the Immaculate Conception? Is it the only immaculate conception that happened in the bible? Dan - Can a Catholic attend a Jewish service? Angela - Could you explain why Adam and Eve were conceived without original sin if they were allowed to sin? Why weren't they conceived like Mary without sin or the ability to sin? Joan - Can you explain whether or not Jews, Christians and Muslims pray to the same God?

Patrick answers listener questions about working for a company that supports LGBTQ agendas, is it morally permissible to practice NFP, and what does the Church teach about putting oneself in a state of temptation Lynn - I am applying for a promotion with my company that has supported LGBTQ unofficially. Is that okay? If they do officially support them, can I still work for the company? Dominic - What does the Catholic Church teach about no salvation outside the Catholic Church? Is it morally permissible to use NFP? Noah - Why does the bible refer to God as the God of Isaac and Jacob instead of the God of Noah? Nicole - What does the Church teach about people dating and traveling together (sharing a room but sleeping in separate beds)? Christina - How can we reconcile Neanderthal DNA in some people with the Christian story of humans coming only from Adam and Eve? Patrick talks about the dangers of temptations and the importance of not putting yourself in situations where you will be tempted

Patrick explains what it means to be a "practicing" Catholic and if someone who hasn't been practicing their faith can still receive the Anointing of the Sick Patrick’s uncle died yesterday after a day of being surrounded by loved ones. Patrick thanks everyone for their prayers.  Pedro - What is required for valid baptism regarding intention? Email - Can someone who doesn’t practice their Catholic faith have the Anointing of the Sick? Dennis (email) – What does it mean to be a “practicing” Catholic? Laura – My sister married a Catholic man who had an affair and left her. The mistress had the baby baptized. Is it a valid baptism? AI replacing psychics as 'fortune telling' droids put tarot readers out of work Rich - I am struggling with things that our clergy and bishops do in the USA in response to government leaders. What should I do about this?

Patrick takes on fat-loss pills, sugary drinks and their ties to cancer, would Jesus want open borders, and can a Mass be offered for someone with satanic ties? Scientists working on fat-loss pill which makes you skinny no matter how much you eat A sugary drink a day 'significantly' raises liver cancer risk Patrick explains the “Bliss point” Jesus - In our parish, in Venezuela, we go and visit people door to door and talk about the Gospel and invite people to pray the rosary. Rod - I told someone that Jesus prayed to God because Jesus was born under the law and as a human needed to keep the law of God. Was that okay? Julie - A family member asked me if I could tell him what Jesus would do at the border? He said that he thinks Jesus would let everyone in. Is that right? Arlene - A woman told me that she became Jewish after studying the bible. She said the messiah would not be a priest and a King at the same time. Joyce – Had a wake for a family member who passed away and some of the family practices witchcraft and they might have put something satanic in his coffin

Patrick answers listener questions about gambling, Free Masons, why don’t Jews accept Jesus as the Messiah, and is it important to bless your house or your car? Patrick reads and responds to an email about gambling Massachusetts bans faithful Catholics from adopting children Aussie (email) – I bought raffle tickets. Is that gambling? Fran (email) – One of the goals of Free Masons is to destroy the Church Patrick - Some demonic faces seemed to form on my shirts after I brought them back from the dry cleaners. Should I be concerned about this? Sal - Is it as effective to have a Deacon bless your house as a priest? David - Why don't Jews accept Jesus as the messiah? Lynn - My husband and I were away from the church for a while, and when we came back to Church strange things started happening in our house. So we had the priest come and celebrate Mass in the house, and finally everything was gone. Cab - When I was young we would get our car blessed. How can I encourage my brother to get his car blessed? People don't seem to do that anymore, why is that? Patrick - Can you give a defense on the reason for the intersession of the saints? Mavis - When a soul is condemned to hell, do they become demons? Susan – Does the Church that say we can't go to priest over a lay person to receive communion?

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Patrick shares with the audience that one of his uncles has a serious illness and is in the hospital. He asks for prayers and explains the Bible and the Church's teachings on the Anointing of the Sick and the powerful affects for those entering eternal life Joseph - The real presence of God is a much newer innovation, according to a friend of mine. Is that an argument against Jesus in the Eucharist? Joe - I buy Mass Cards for non-Catholics who pass away. Is that useful for non-believers? Charles - Did I hear right that someone can receive a plenary indulgence if they pray regularly and that they have a crucifix at their bed side when they are dying? Patrick recommends The Apostle movie with Robert Duvall Mary - I am a 73-years-old widow, and my boyfriend is 73. Do we still need to abstain from the marital act before marriage?

Patrick answers listener questions about having pride, supporting the Free Masons, who is buried at Golgotha, and is gambling a sin Maria - What can I buy for my niece who doesn't like to read but likes to listen to things? Adam - Who are the Free Masons and is it wrong to go to a show that is run by them? Ray - Is it arrogant to say 'I know more about the Bible than you'? Claudia - Can you pray for me? Last time we spoke you recommended a boys summer camp and they just left yesterday for it. Thank you for recommending this. Are you planning on coming to Orange County? Cathy - Who is buried at Golgotha? I have heard that Adam's head and Goliath’s head are there? Nick - What is the Church’s view on gambling? Stuart - Why wouldn’t God make everyone immaculately conceived if he made Mary immaculately conceived?

Patrick answers listener questions about confession, how and how much to gift a priest who blesses your home, can blaspheme against the Holy Spirit be forgiven, and if it’s moral to not honor the last wishes of a dying loved one if their wish goes against Church teaching Lori - My mom has dementia. Can she go to confession if she can't remember her sins? She says she wants to go. Brian - We had a priest bless our home. Is there a traditional amount of money one would give in thanks for this service? Chris - What would a second plenary indulgence do for someone? Ron - Have you heard about the book “Domestic Extremist” by a woman who is a recent convert to the Church? I think it is great tool for people. Betty - Indulgences and prayer Cards: If someone dies in mortal sin, will it matter how many Mass Card and indulgences they have? Victoria - Should I follow my atheist family's wishes if they become unconscious and put in a hospital? Mark - Can blaspheme against the Holy Spirit be forgiven? Paul - Does a soul that is damned have a type of purgatory before they enter hell? Mary - What should I do about my career? I became Catholic recently and work for a very left wing newspaper. Should I keep working there?