The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick brings listeners along for lively exchanges on faith and science, jumping from questions about creation and the age of the Earth to practical tips for receiving the Eucharist.   Patrick continues his conversation with Joseph from the end of the last hour talking about how old the Earth really is and if the Big Bang really happened (00:31) Wally - I think Catholics and Protestants get along well in my country. I don't understand why this can't happen in the USA. A lot of people's observations about Catholics have changed because of this. (08:20) Garth - How to properly consume the Eucharist (13:30) Zach - How do you interpret sin and death, and Adam and Eve, along with the theory of Evolution? (20:59) Kenny - I want to address what it says in Genesis. There was morning and evening. I think we have a supernatural God who does supernatural things and the Earth can be young. (28:23) Alicia - How can I be more Catholic? I feel weak to my own flesh. (33:43) Amy – Do you need to be married legally first before getting married in the Church? (43:43) Denise - I get a lot of Catholic stuff in the mail. What can I throw out and what do I have to keep? (48:09)

Patrick opens with listener reactions to a passionate Mass debate, tossing in quirky garage band names before leaping from zip code nostalgia to cautionary tales about AI. Questions about mystics and spiritual discernment pull Patrick into practical advice rooted in classic Catholic wisdom, steering callers through tales of visions and mysterious experiences. A powerful poem shared by Michael Caine and memories of Mel Blanc’s iconic voices bring warmth and levity, shaping a lively episode of faith, curiosity, and unexpected turns.   Audio: 1963 introducing the zip code - https://x.com/rainmaker1973/status/2003413703119765799?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (08:49) Audio: Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt on AI: “Pull the plug” - https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2005776981577580666?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (11:24) Audio: Mel Blanc doing characters - https://x.com/thecinesthetic/status/2005813587827384700 (17:48) Audio: Chase Hughes on living in rabbit holes - https://x.com/truthache68/status/2007911585126474022 (20:28) Jessica - Can you help me understand how a person becomes a mystic and how does the Church recognize them? (22:47) Audio: Michael Caine reads blueprint for becoming a man – 90 - https://x.com/dtop1percentmen/status/2006961245224644933?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (41:28) Doug - How do we discern visions? I had two visions recently and am wondering if God really gives visions? Is this something I should talk to a priest about? (43:51)

Patrick opens this hour reflecting on faith through listeners’ mysterious visions, questions about Church practices, and the subtle challenges of returning to Catholic life. He moves between thoughtful advice on confirmation age and respectful handling of cremation, then jumps to lighter moments like the age-old debate over pew etiquette. Everyday stories, unexpected spiritual encounters, and nuanced Church teachings all blend together in his lively, sincere style.   Patrick continues his conversation with Doug from the end of the last hour. Doug had some disturbing visions. He’s asking Patrick if he should talk to a priest about this troubling experience. (02:33) Christine (email) - Please lay out your stance on being "for" children to be confirmed at a younger age than High School? (19:37) Jill - My children and I were driving to Mass and I saw that half a moon was black and other half was normal. There was a spiral that I saw on the tip of the moon that went all the way down. (24:59) Michael - I am a member of the diocese of Gallup. Bishop Wall is a good friend of mine. I read this letter as a lector to the congregation. I support returning to the old way. (29:41) Bishop Wall’s letter, “The Gift of the Father: Pastoral Letter from the Most Reverend James Sean Wall on the Restoration of the Order of the Sacraments of Initiation” (32:23) Linda - My mother died recently and my brothers want to split the ashes among us. I am against this. What am I supposed to do? (41:40) Steve - How should we expect people on end of pew to scoot in for latecomers? (48:25)

Patrick invites listeners on a wild ride through fifty-year-old rock hits, challenging musical memory with rapid-fire clips while surprising everyone with sharp recall. Amid the energy, Patrick responds to callers like Leo, whose honest struggle with showing reverence at Mass unfolds into a breakthrough about faith and personal authenticity. Mixed in are clear answers about Catholic customs, confessions about Communion practices, and encouragement to discover accessible, spiritually-nourishing resources, all wrapped up with quick-witted exchanges that keep things lively and real.   Patrick is quizzed on popular songs turning 50 years old (00:38) Leo - You told the story about a Mormon believing in the Eucharist. It seems most Catholics don't do that much to show reverence. I struggle with accepting the Body of Christ. (06:12) Maria Christina - My son's pastor decided that the kids needed to be older. They waited until High School. By the time that happened, my son didn't want to do it but we made him do it anyway. Was the sacrament valid? (19:48) Jackie - I wish that young people would come back sooner instead of later. If they come back too late, Churches might be closed. (25:51) George - I had Confirmation and baptism as a baby and Communion around 7. When I was around 11 or 12, I started to understand. Is there a canonical process for people to recommit to their Confirmation or recommit to their faith? (29:36) Glorie - Is it okay to receive Holy Communion on the hand from a Eucharistic Minister? (37:47) Jake - Should we pray to God and Jesus separately? (46:52)

Between stories of reverence, spiritual authority in blended families, and listener reflections on loss, Patrick punctuates the hour with candid advice, cultural commentary, humor (and even touches on his favorite Beatle), all while encouraging humility and compassion in faith practice. Unexpected questions, honest answers, and lively moments keep everything in motion.   Joseph – I like to walk up on my knees when I go to receive the Eucharist. My priest says this is a distraction and turns me away. Is there anything I can do? (01:28) Tina - Is it ok to ingest Holy Water? (09:04) Lupe – A priest also denied me communion, because I went up on me knees. I couldn't believe that the priest wouldn't let me receive. It broke me in pieces. People shouldn't pass judgment. (11:20) Rhonda – Who is your favorite Beatles? (19:25) John - At adoration, I also see people who go up and down the aisle on their knees. This is distracting to me. (23:41) Mark - Do I have spiritual authority over my stepchildren? (30:24) Fiona (email) - It seems that there's a bit of confusion about whether some of these people were talking about approaching the place to get communion by crawling on their knees only or just kneeling down to receive communion. (39:46) Steve (email) - This unfortunate trend of some bishops and priests denying communion to the faithful who kneel is demonic influence, plain and simple. (41:22) Kelly (email) - Just the flip side to reverence receiving communion: What about the priest who denies these holy reverent parishioners, yet gives to those who are completely irreverent (dressed inappropriately, etc.)?  (44:45) Nancy (email) - My priest said, about walking up on your knees, "I would probably do nothing unless they were causing people to trip or creating a sensation."

Listeners call with concerns over Eucharistic ministers, murmured conversations during prayer, hand gestures at Mass, and even applause after hymns, while Patrick addresses each with candor, encouragement, and practical suggestions—never shying from the tricky nuances of Church teaching or daily life.   Patrick shares a story about speaking at a parish when a Mormon gentleman came up to ask him about “the little curtsey” he did in front of the Tabernacle.  (01:31) Maria - I was invited to be a Eucharistic Minister, but I have reservations. I see things that are not right. Is it a sin not to do it? (07:45) Cindy - I agree that it is sad that a lot of Catholics don't believe in the Eucharist. I had a dream that I was in Church and was seeing they were giving Communion to people and I saw the face of Jesus in the Eucharist. Why would I dream this? (15:46) Dave - I love the reverence of the Eucharist, but when people do things like the 'unicycle' it can scare people away. I wish we were consistent with what the Church does. (17:58) Linda - My kids used to say, 'We don't understand' why we have to dress up for Mass.  (22:11) John - I am a Eucharist minister. I do give a blessing. It is really not the person giving the blessing, as the blessing is really from God. It is just like saying 'God bless you'. (26:36) Maria - People talking very loudly at Mass makes it hard to concentrate. Is it ok to tell people to be quiet? (37:26) Fr. Mark (email) – There can be confusion about convalidation… (47:32)

Patrick answers pressing questions about reverence and posture at Mass, and clears up confusion on blessings and tradition. He tackles misunderstandings around Vatican II, eating meat, and cultural customs while always centering the discussion on Christ and authentic faith. Listeners hear stories of everyday belief, gaining clarity and conviction in Catholic practice.   Laurie - I was listening to Relevant Radio before car wash and got my car wash free! (00:40) Tony – The caller John said that he would bless people with the Eucharist in his hand, but he lacks authority. Lay people can't do this. (03:37) C.J. – What do you mean, it has been wrong since 1970 to kneel to receive Communion? (06:58) Cody - I have heard that the Our Father has to be prayed in Latin and that any priest or bishop who doesn’t pray it in Latin is a heretic. (15:02) Cordelia (email) - My understanding (and I think a lot of others) was that the elderly gentleman caller this morning asked about simply kneeling to receive communion, and not about crawling on your knees all the way down the aisle to receive communion (which I agree would be a huge distraction) (21:34) Amy - When we build an altar at a conference center for retreat, should we bow in reverence? (24:05) Daniel - Is it appropriate to genuflect on one knee before receiving the Eucharist? (27:56) Steve - Keeping our focus on Christ, we should make praising God primary and not our personal preference or input. You are trying to pick it apart from your experience. (32:21) Joseph - I rejected a Hindu offering and the Hindu priest said I am a hypocrite. How do you respond to this? (36:05) Karalee - Have you ever read “Revisiting Vatican II”, and what is your take on it? (45:05)

Patrick answers honest questions about loss, addiction, and faith struggles, then shares practical Catholic resources. When challenged by critical feedback, Patrick stands firm while encouraging dialogue, blending heart and humor in exchanges about Catholic teaching, personal journeys back to the Church, judgment, and even Lourdes miracles. He offers clarity on purgatory and invites everyone to make use of the Relevant Radio app for deeper connection.   Marie (email) - To the person who needed to prove a death: they don't need a death certificate (which you have to pay for) but can get verification of a death at the state's Vital Statistics office--a simple copy of the page of the record book it was registered on. (01:58) Ely (email) - I’m going through a hard time with an addiction I’m struggling with and I’m damaging my relationship with God. I am asking for your prayers to help me in this matter. Sharon (email) - I don't agree with you for several reasons… (07:16) Patrick in Trenton, NJ - A lady said to me about my black car with tinted windows, 'what do you have, a dead body in there?' Would this be considered judgmental? (15:12) Joel - I disagree with Sharon. I think her premises are faulty. She led by saying that if you disagree with an entire room, you are not in love. But often times our position puts us at odds with the majority. (20:20) Guilherme (email) - What is the “God Stream” or “Lord Stream”? (26:36) Keith (email) – Are we are all going to purgatory and should we be going to confession daily? (36:03)

Patrick welcomes listeners with prayer tips, answers questions about being lukewarm in faith, and unpacks the stories behind Church figures like Origen—touching on theology’s twists and controversies.   Maritza - What does it mean to be 'lukewarm'? (01:25) Andy - Can you explain the controversy over Origen of Alexandria? Was he a heretic? (07:30) Ava - Do you have a Substack account online or is someone impersonating you? (22:16) Patricia - I am confused about the Nativity timeline. How and when did it all happen? (35:59) Susan - What are your thoughts on healthcare sharing? (44:40) Mark - Jesus did not know when the world would end, but my wife says He did know because he was Divine. Can you explain this? (48:50)

Patrick explores faith, salvation, and church unity as Norman raises urgent questions about the absence of hell in sermons and struggles with returning to Catholic teachings. Raw stories surface—doubt, exclusion, moments of conviction, a longing for spiritual home—while callers probe honesty, forgiveness, and the search for truth beyond religious boundaries.   Norman - We always hear about the Good News in Church. Why don't we hear more about Hell? (01:20) Dylan - How can the Catholic Church be a true Church when it has rejected me? (24:32) Rose - I agree with Norman about the lack of sermons about Hell. Do you know about Malachi Martin? Also, there are so many books talking about transubstantiation. (41:01) Crystal - Our Parish priest asks everyone to stand after receiving Communion. He says it is in the rubrics. Is this true? (44:57)