The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick shares the remarkable story about the many Civil War soldiers' lives that were saved by a phenomenon they called 'Angel's Glow.' Ray - Do the sperm and Egg have separate souls that combine to make the human soul? What does the 'you fool' mean in Matthew 5:22? Andrea - In Father Brown, a TV show about a priest detective, he will take a cloth and press it to the dead victims. Why is that? Gill – I’m a Calvinist and I believe in predestination Timothy - Are different types of miracles considered Dogmas that Catholics must believe in order to be Catholic? i.e. Multiplication of the loafs in the bible Email - What do you think of the Cursillo movement? Email - Did Mary experience pain while giving birth to Jesus? Steve - Can you explain Deuteronomy 4:16? We are not supposed to have idols, so why can Catholics have statues?

Patrick continues his conversation with Steve from the first hour in regards to if statues are idols or not Michael - I am part of the Christo movement and it’s a great way for people to come together to learn more about their faith Nora - There is a man who dresses like a woman and goes in the bathroom of where I work. What should I do? Steven - My Youngest daughter was baptized and the words that were said were 'Holy Ghost' instead of 'holy Spirit', is that valid? Joseph - The priest did not say “the Body of Christ” at Mass when giving me communion. Is this a valid communion? Dug - What does the Catholic Church say about people who are really devout Amish? Barbara = I'm 68 and reverted to the Catholic Church from the Russian Orthodox Church. The Dura Reems Bible seems to have different names for people and places than newer bibles, why’s that? AND Why do we say 'holy Spirit' instead of 'Holy Ghost'? Jane - My 28-year-old son wants to find a wife and met a woman who is wanting to be a surrogate mom for a gay couple in Australia. What should I do?

Patrick continues his conversation with Jane from the end of the last hour about helping her son understand that what he’s contemplating is morally and spiritually reprehensible and the woman he is seeing isn’t “wife material.” Patrick reads a “Nastygram”   Diana - If Jesus was crucified by his wrists than why do stigmata’s like Padre Pio’s have the marks on their palms? Pat - Is devotion to the Holy Face of Christ valid in the Catholic Church? Michael - I recently joined the Knights of Columbus, what do you think about them? Elizabeth - The Catholic School that my kids will be going to has a male teacher who is wearing makeup. The school said they addressed it but didn't give details. What should I do? David - Where did Moses and Elisha come from there during the Transfiguration since no one was in heaven yet? Janet - Is it okay to be buried in a Protestant cemetery? Frances - Can you explain the changes the Church has made to the Lord's Prayer? They removed the Amen and added 'thine is the kingdom...' Michael - I'm in the military and will be cremated because of the military vault that I will be placed in. Is that okay?

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Patrick answers listener questions about cremation, who witnessed the transfiguration of Jesus, do angels experience fear, and what is the history of the Oriental-Orthodox Church? Being happily married prevents working men from burnout David - I heard that 3 days and 3 nights in the 'heart of the earth' means that Jesus was under the control of men and Jerusalem. Which makes sense if you start that time at the agony of the garden, instead of the time starting when he was buried. What are your thought? Clifford (email) – I want to attend church, but my wife hates it. What should I do? Frank (email) – What is the history of the Oriental-Orthodox Church? Bill - How can the spirit feel the pain of purgatory or hell since it doesn't have a body anymore? Roz - If angels don't experience fear than does that mean they know the outcome? If they know the outcome than why do demons do what they do? Fernando - Transfiguration of Jesus: why were Moses and Elijah there? Teresa – Is it permissible for Catholics to be cremated?

Patrick answers listener questions about the Anglican Ordinariate rite, can demonic spirits be the cause of misfortunes, what are the requirements to be a godparent, and is it a sin to feel like God doesn’t care about us Michael - Is the Anglican ordinariate rite here to stay in the Catholic Church and can any priest use that form of the liturgy? Dusty - Can demonic spirits be a reason for misfortunes and sickness? Greg - Is it a sin to deny that God cares about us? Robert - We were asked to be godparents. What is required of this and since I am in my 70s would that be a good idea? Christina - How can I explain apologetics for people who believe you just need to be a good person? Michael - What is the main reason the Catholic Church is against Free Masonry? Sarah - I am a public school teacher in IL and just getting ready to go back to school. How do I talk with the LGBT club about not wanting to fly a rainbow flag in my classroom? Andrea - What should I do if I think someone might be trying to steal Jesus in the Eucharist?

Patrick answers listener questions about what to do when you see someone stealing the Eucharist, how can public school teachers respond to the LGBT agendas that seem to be taking over their schools, and how to tell people the truth about the dangers of marijuana Christopher - Is shopping stores that promote abortion a sin? Bill - Regarding stealing the Eucharist: We have ushers standing by the alter looking for this type of thing. Aurora - I was given a bunch of pride books to put in my classroom. What do I do about them being sneakier with putting this stuff in our schools? Anna - How can I argue with someone that marijuana is different from alcohol? Jason - My fiancé’s aunt asked for the Eucharist to be placed in a pyx. What are the rules about this? Andrew - Is there a book that explains “stored up treasure in heaven” that Jesus talks about? Nicole - There are people who are born predisposed to addiction. Marijuana is so strong when people drive by. We should not have to be exposed to this drug. Julia - John's email about Cremation: In the Creed we do say that we believe in the resurrection of the body.

Next summer (July 17th-21st) will be the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. Relevant Radio is a top sponsor!  Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Minneapolis is preparing to launch this congress and he joins Patrick Madrid to tell you more. Patrick asks Bishop Cozzens about how we can stir hearts and help people encounter the Lord in the Eucharist, the effects of receiving communion in the hand, and what he expects to happen from the NEC.  

Patrick reports and comments on the news that AMC have pulled a documentary about trans-regret from theaters in face of pressure and he offers solutions and resources to those facing the Trans movement in their own families Are you dealing with the Trans agenda in your own family? Patrick recommends: “Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality” by @HJoyceGender, “When Harry Became Sally” by Ryan Anderson, “Irreversible Damage" by @AbigailShrier and http://sexchangeregret.com  Ivan - How do you respond to a Trans person who wants us to use their specified pro-nouns? Joe - Can you recommend a book about philosophy from a Catholic perspective? Email – Is it okay to sing along with Beatles songs that promote transcendental meditation? David - Is it okay to add extra prayers to the Hail Mary prayer during the rosary? Millie (email) – Can I have a funeral Mass for a non-practicing Catholic?

Patrick answers listener questions about gluttony, if God is everyone is He also in hell, is it necessary to go to Eucharistic Adoration if you go to daily Mass, and does God love the devil? Ruben – Thomas Aquinas talks about the five forms of gluttony John 9-years-old - If God is everywhere, is He also in hell? Diana - Is it necessary to go to Eucharistic Adoration if you go to daily Mass? Cassie - My mom passed away and said she didn't want to get cremated but we don't have the money to bury her. What should we do? Jason - When our priest says “deliver us from every evil” the congregation says “Deliver us from ever evil.” What should I do about this? Michael - The Rosary: I don't think people should just 'make up' extra prayers during group prayers Mary 8-years-old - Does God love the devil?