The Patrick Madrid Show

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)

Moving from news to heartfelt emails, Patrick shares no-nonsense advice for Catholics pursuing marriage in a hookup culture, recommending practical faith resources and candid stories rather than clichés. He throws in a sharp wake-up call about how digital habits erode lives, contrasting excessive screen hours with the value of one hour at Mass, pushing listeners to reassess where their attention truly goes.   Audio: Jack Ryan explains Venezuela - https://x.com/aristotlegrowth/status/2007597765808054492?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (04:10) Audio: Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maria Corina Machado on Venezuela - https://x.com/stealthmedical1/status/2007365100794159510 (07:43) Mia (email) - How do you recommend I approach dating in a world that prioritizes hook up culture? (10:19) Joshua - What boundaries should I have with my girlfriend as she pursues an annulment? (19:00) Jennifer (email) - Catholic Dating online works! I met my husband on a Catholic dating app. (25:01) Matt (email) - St Therese of Lisieux's parents apparently met after answering a wanted ad in the local newspaper that St. Louis Martin had placed, the1700's version of an online dating app (this is later retracted in hour 2). Myla (email) - My husband had multiple previous marriages, and he always get stumped when trying to apply for an annulment. Our parish priest wants proof of that death but when my husband called the state where his ex-wife lived, they wouldn’t release the death certificate to him because he was already divorced many years ago. How do we go about with that? (26:44) Anne (email) - I have a question about monks who lived in hermitages who were not ordained who did not attend mass. Some of them were canonized by the Roman Catholic Church. If so, what about those who say their prayers at home for a period of time? (28:17) Audio: Visualization of how much time an 18-year-old today will spend on his phone by the time he’s 90 -  https://x.com/johnrich/status/2003671861050085621?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (41:31) Audio: Social Media’s brainwashing effects - https://x.com/thesigmamindset/status/2007768720840519718?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (48:44)

Patrick moves freely between theology, real-life anecdotes, and practical Catholic traditions—sometimes with sharp humor, sometimes with gentle clarity. Patrick keeps the pace lively while never losing sight of honest faith and relatable dialogue.   Email – Please don’t talk about British politics (00:47) Matt (email) - It was Pope Benedict's parents that met through a want add, not St Therese' parents. My wife just texted me. Jenny (email) – Is it a sin to celebrate the protestant timeline for Christmas? (04:19) Dolores - A caller on Friday asked about the Hail Holy Queen prayer. Have you ever heard that Jesus is our mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope? (12:31) Ronnie - According to the Old Testament, you couldn’t eat shrimp. Why were we not supposed to eat shrimp?  (22:06) Mike - What does the word 'Apologetics' mean? (32:11) Jillian - If God gives us free will, is it futile to pray for someone's conversion? (35:50) Sandy - What is the name of the Tom Clancy book? (44:39)

Patrick answers questions from listeners about everything from the order of sacraments and returning to confession, to praying for healing and dealing with grief after loss. Conversations shift quickly: heartfelt moments with callers like Karen, who faces Alzheimer’s with faith, sit alongside advice for Jeff, who wonders about finding love again after his wife’s passing. Wisdom, warmth, and surprises fill the air as Patrick responds with empathy, candor, and genuine care.   Chandler - What is the typical sequence of the initiation sacraments? Can non-Catholics receive the sacrament of confession or communion? (00:29) Karen - I have Alzheimer’s. How should I pray about this? (07:31) Jeff - Can you recommend a good book for praying for a good wife? (17:51) Mitsi (email) - Does Psalm 2:8 condone colonialism? (34:35) Marcus (email) – What is the #1 most important difference between Catholics and other Christians? (37:38) Maria - Is it ok for someone to fast from the Eucharist? (40:07) Shella - The priest at my Church omits 'of me' during the consecration'. Is that okay? (45:27)