The Patrick Madrid Show

Encore Presentation from 6/29/2023 Patrick answers listener questions about enabling a family member to live in sin, how to talk to kids about their uncle’s divorce/new girlfriend, and how to seek help when everything in your life is going bad and there seems to be no hope. Stephanie – My sister is moving in with her boyfriend. Should I help her pack or is that condoning her bad choices? Maria - Trying to date the Catholic way and my boyfriend has a lot of married women friends that he hangs out with. What should I do? Tom - What is the history of the Deaconate and what does it mean to be one? Terence – Margaret Sanger started Planned Parenthood for one reason Brian - My brother got divorced and is now with a new girlfriend. I’m not sure how to talk to my kids about this Elizabeth – I’m having issues with my children and trying to deal and I really need your advice

Patrick reports and comments on the breaking news of Jewish pilgrims clashing with Christians at a famous Haifa church Kyle - When do we stand before going to communion? Araceli - My 6-year-old child doesn't want us to die, he wants us to stay here. What should I say? Jerry – The reason why we kneel at that point after peace is because Jesus is dying on the cross at that moment.

Patrick answers listener question about the history of the Sign of the Cross, how to defend ourselves from spiritual attacks, and is NFP a form of contraception? Ruben - My daughter is going to turn 21 soon, and Patrick mentioned some time ago that he wrote a book for young people going to university. What is that book? Teresa - I healed my scabies with spit. Has anyone else done this before? Denise - What is the history of the sign of the cross? Former UPenn female swimmer testifies that teammates of Lia Thomas were forced to undergo 're-education' to make them 'comfortable with the idea of undressing in front of a male’ Patrick revisits a topic from yesterday’s show when he spoke with a listener who disagreed with him about the morals of NFP Kevin – Does the Sign of the Cross protect us from spiritual attacks? Dominic - I disagree with Patrick. Anyone can say that they have an excuse to use NFP. I think NFP is a form of contraception.

Is the traditional day of fasting on Friday? Are beer, wine or liquor allowed during fasting? Is there a 3-hour rule before communion? Elaine – Web site is selling a rosary for $125. It is legit? Should I be giving them my money? Carol - Comment about how people say the sign of the cross. In bible class, I learned people should say, “In the name of the Father” Maria - Are priests allowed to offer the Eucharist or choose communion service instead? Terri – My friends are talking about the prophecies of LaSatte in France by Shelly Anne and the Pope's synod related to it. What do you know about this? Dawn - What does God think about those who commit suicide? Rudy - Can a couple practice NFP with a contraceptive mentality? Juan - Sister unmarried with 2 children - how can I approach her about getting right with God? Scott - Is the traditional day of fasting on Friday? Is beer, wine and/or liquor allowed during fasting? Is there a 3-hour rule before communion?

<iframe src="https://omny.fm/shows/the-patrick-madrid-show/will-we-have-our-normal-bodies-in-heaven-special-p/embed?style=artwork" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write" width="100%" height="180" frameborder="0" title="Will We Have Our Normal Bodies in Heaven? (Special Podcast Highlight)"></iframe> Do you dream about what you will be able to experience in heaven? What will your body be like, and will you feel sickness or pain? Patrick Madrid talks to a six-year-old caller named Kayha from Townsend, Montana. Kayha asks about what our bodies will be like when we go to heaven and are resurrected by Jesus. Patrick explains that in heaven, we will have glorified bodies, which means they will be real human bodies but with special abilities. For example, Jesus' glorified body could walk through walls and appear in different places without using doors. Patrick assures Kayha that in heaven, we will still have our blood, hearts, and all the other parts of our bodies. Yet our glorified bodies will not have the weaknesses of our earthly bodies, such as getting tired, sick, or needing to sleep. How cool is that?? Instead, we will have wonderful, powerful bodies capable of flying. That's something to get excited about. 

Patrick contemplates God’s unchanging nature and answers listener questions about spiritual directors, is Protestant baptism valid, and why does a loving God send people to hell forever? Patrick contemplates God’s unchanging nature and he recommends the book, “The Trinitarian Christology of St Thomas Aquinas Reprint Edition” by Dominic Legge Pam – Should Spiritual Directors be a priests or deacons? Valerie – Thank you for recommending “The Dogma of Hell” Lisa – How do we find a Spiritual Director (priests are usually very busy) David - Why is Protestant baptism valid under normal circumstances, since it should be done by a priest traditionally under normal circumstances? Mary - A transgender person wants to enter the Church but is not repentant of his transition. Is there any documentation I can give as to why he can't enter? Nelda - If God is so forgiving why does He say they will be in Hell forever? Angela - I disagree with you about what you said about trans people being in the Catholic Church. He should not ever be able to be Catholic ever.

Patrick answers listener questions about atonement of sins, cohabitation, prophecy, and where exactly in time and space is hell, Heaven, and purgatory? Helen (email) – When our spirit leaves our body, how do we atone for our sins? Ben - Am I supporting cohabitation of my son who is wanting to move in with his girlfriend? We are thinking about renting our house to a young couple that is not yet married. Is that okay? Gaby – My son wanted to move in with his girlfriend and we were adamant that he didn’t. They are now married in the Catholic Church! Mac (email) – Is the Pope’s upcoming visit to Russia a prophecy from the 1960s? Adam - Where are hell and heaven and purgatory located? Chris - How can Christ judge multiple people who die at once for the particular judgment?

Patrick answers listener questions about receiving communion from a lay person, why is the Sabbath day on a Sunday, why do we need to go to confession, and what’s the moral difference between contraception and Natural Family Planning? How do you know if you’re in a state of grace? Andrea - What books in the bible should I recommend for a friend to believe in God? Patrick recommends “A Handbook of Catholic Apologetics” Jay - Is it okay to receive communion from a lay person? Natalie - Mortal sin and full knowledge: A family member just got married and trying to live a catholic life but they use birth control, what should I do? Tom - Our experience of time is the result of the Mass of the earth and its bending of energy. We know time is not fixed. The further away from the center of the earth the less time affects you. Sandra - Why is the Sabbath day on a Sunday? Sarah – Why do we need to go to Confession? Andres - I have trouble walking so I can't go to Mass as much. Is it okay for me to watch Mass on TV instead? Joel - Can you explain the moral difference between contraception and NFP?

When a Protestant challenges you on whether someone is saved by faith and works, do you feel overwhelmed and not sure how to answer? Patrick Madrid talks to a caller named John from New Jersey. John asks about the phrase "faith alone" in the New Testament and its connection to the Protestant teaching on salvation. Patrick explains that the phrase "faith alone" appears only once in the Bible, in James 2:24, which states, "You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone." Patrick then delves into the context of this verse, starting from James 2:14, where it is emphasized that faith without works is dead. He highlights the rhetorical question of whether faith alone can save someone, and James provides examples of Abraham and Rahab to demonstrate that genuine faith is manifested through works. Patrick also refutes the idea that James is talking about justification in the eyes of men, pointing out that Abraham's actions were not witnessed by anyone, showing that it refers to God's justification. He goes on to stress that Catholics believe in salvation by God's grace, as stated in Ephesians 2:8-9, where it is clarified that salvation is a gift from God and not based on our own works. However, Patrick emphasizes the Catholic teaching that good works are essential, as they are the result of God's grace working in believers and demonstrate true faith. He cautions against Pelagianism, the belief that one can earn salvation through works alone, and he highlights the importance of both faith and works in the process of salvation. Finally, as a way for you to feel extra confident in your apologetics, Patrick recommends a book on grace and justification for Protestants written by Steve Wood, a former member of Calvary Chapel, as a resource for those interested in understanding the biblical perspective on this topic.  

Patrick answers listener questions about the Theology of the Body, metaphysics, the meaning of time, and how to talk to someone from Calvary Chapel Anonymous email – Should I live a life of solitude while I’m leaving a life of sin behind and converting to Catholicism? Gloria -  Does the Catholic Church approve of the Rapture? Stanley - What's the summary of Theology of the Body for someone who has never read it? Faith - My co-worker doesn't believe in God, but this time when the topic came up, I said to her, “there is good and bad, and that doesn't exist for no reason.” Patrick and Faith discuss time, metaphysics, physical being and mental being Patty - My roommate goes to Calvary Chapel and doesn't believe in purgatory. How can I explain it to her?