The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers listener questions about marriage prep, the violence in France, and how can Protestants be our brothers and sisters Christ. Patrick also shares the harrowing true story of when one of his own kids went missing Twitter rules have changed. What is considered a long life now? Which states have the longest life expectancy? Kevin – If a non-Catholic couple have kids and they separate, and then later one of them “gets right with God,” gets baptized and is back on track, does she still need marriage prep? Kathy - The Violence in France mentioned on Monday: How do we reconcile with our leaders saying that Muslims are peaceful to Mary and Jews? Rod - How can Protestants be our brothers and sisters if they are going to hell according to the Catholic Church? Tony - It is hard to be patriotic for a country that leads the world in abortion. Elsa - I am Catholic and I think the Catholic Church is NOT the only and true Church. Glass bottling plants forced to shut down, leaving 600 employees jobless amid Bud Light controversy Rudy Farias: Missing Texas teen found alive after 8 years Patrick shares the story of when one of his kids went missing and the terrible hours that followed

Patrick shares the story of a woman completely covered in tattoos who is unable to get a job which sparks a ton of calls from listeners asking about tattoos and sharing their tattoo horror stories. Woman completely covered in tattoos unable to get a job. Imagine that. The argument of the beard Janet – My adult daughter can’t get over the horrific treatment of Native American’s by the Catholic Church. How do I talk with her about this? Ann - We live next to a reservation. A lot of people I know say they bless the nuns and priest who helped them. Nicole - Love the topic on tattoos. When My kids were young I told them that they couldn't get FAKE tattoos because I didn't want them to get the idea that tattoos are a good thing. Jared - If there are Free Mason objects in a house, will a house blessing be strong enough to deal with it? Diana - What do you think about people who have religious tattoos?

Patrick continues talking to listeners and answering their questions about tattoos - Jennifer - There was a place with great roller-coaster but we would not go to something called the Freak Show because they had the tattooed lady. Rey - My son got a tattoo on his calf. He took a job where he had to wear shorts and they made him pay to cover it up. You don't know what the future holds. Steve – I regret my tattoos Haley - My husband told me not to get a tattoo when we were engaged and I am so glad I didn't get one. Sam - My grandma had the year 1913 tattooed on her wrist. She said it was the year she came from Italy. I had a business and would not let our employees have tattoos that were exposed. Joseph - How can I talk with people confidently when they catch me off guard with questions? Louis - I used to be a surgical assistant and a young murder victim had a fresh tattoo so we couldn't harvest her organs. Dan - I used to be a tattoo artist, I’m covered in tattoos, and I played Relevant Radio at my shop. I have tattooed for 28 years. I did a lot of religious tats.

Encore Presentation -  Patrick answers questions about divorce and annulments and he gives advice to many people suffering from the pain of divorce and others asking if they have unknowingly been living in sin John (email) – You said “divorce is a serious sin.” I disagree with that statement. Elizabeth - Follow up from the last caller on yesterday’s show: I want to encourage the lady who couldn't find a job and was losing hope yesterday. I had similar journey. “Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for Him” Rod - If the Earth is billions of years old, then why did God let dinosaurs die off? Does that mean he is the author of death? Stuart - How does the marriage tribunal weigh into divorce for Catholics? Is that infallible? Patrick recommends “When Is Marriage Null?: Guide to the Grounds of Matrimonial Nullity for Pastors, Counselors, and Lay Faithful” by Paolo Bianchi Email – I was the victim in my divorce when my husband walked out on me after 20+ years. Shirley - Did the trinity exist before Jesus born?

Encore Presentation -  Patrick answers questions about divorce and annulments and he shares and comments on sections of the Catechism related specifically to divorce Email – I found out my husband had a secret vaping addiction and I didn’t find out till after the wedding. Is our marriage still valid? Nick - Deuteronomy mentions that Moses might have been incorruptible. Could that be a passage to mention to protestants? Megan - I was deserted in my marriage. Patrick shares and comments on sections of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, specifically section 2384: Divorce is a grave offense against the natural law. It claims to break the contract, to which the spouses freely consented, to live with each other till death. Divorce does injury to the covenant of salvation, of which sacramental marriage is the sign. Contracting a new union, even if it is recognized by civil law, adds to the gravity of the rupture: the remarried spouse is then in a situation of public and permanent adultery Lisa - Husband abandoned me after 20 years of marriage. Did God want this since our relationship was toxic? Tom - Appreciate how you respect others opinions. I think the council did not do a good job of articulating the Trinity. Jesus emptied himself to become human. Patrick shares a complicated situation of divorced parents not seeking an annulment because they don’t want specifics of the divorce made known to their children Jillian – Is there a good book for grieving children? Patrick recommends “Making Sense Out of Suffering” by Peter Kreeft and to check out Holy Heroes for the very young kids

Encore Presentation -  Patrick answers questions about the new “Padre Pio” movie, various questions about annulments, how to help a ladies group get started in apologetics, and what is the Church’s position on supporting and celebrating pride month? Victor – What is your take on the 'Padre Pio' movie? Patrick does not recommend it and explains why. Maria – I was in a violent marriage and he divorced me. If I get annulment, can my husband remarry? Email – I pray along with Fr. Rocky while I’m driving. Do I still receive all the benefits even if it’s not live? Paul - What is the position of the Church for Catholics who are supporting and celebrating Pride month? Kevin – My brother became a Protestant. How can I reel him back in? Natalie - What should I do about public school teaching pride material? Is it enough to just take my kids out of school? Brenda - How can my ladies group get started in Apologetics? Sal – Are you familiar with  the book 'In the school of the holy spirit' by Jacques Phillipe

Were Adam and Eve real historical figures or just poetic symbols as a way to explain God's love for humanity? What about other Old Testament people? Did Jesus have anything to say about it?  Patty from LA asks Patrick about this, and he explains why it's so important to know the facts and truth surrounding this question.   

Patrick answers listener questions about the rapture, is NFP ethical, and is cremation okay Christine (Email) – Special prayers for your son who last I heard was in France John – I need clarification of Catholic burial rules. Is cremation ok? Betty - Can you explain the rapture? Sarah reads a power letter by Erma Bombeck called “If I Had My Life to Live Over” Shawn - Follow up about drug addiction story and prayers being answered Email – Is NFP (Natural Family Planning) ethical?

Patrick answers listener questions about Muslims, how can we be happy in hell if our loved ones are not with us, how do we deal with not receiving love from our adult children, and is John 6 to be taken literally? Email – What do you think about the Pope’s interest with Muslims? Email – How can I be happy in Heaven if I know my loved ones are in hell? Gee Lee - how do we deal with not receiving love from our adult children? Patrick reflects on the powerfully emotional song “Cat’s in the Cradle” Matt - What's the meaning of attachment to sin? Shawn - How do I respond to a prison pen pal who said he’s a Christian and loves to learn about the Wiccan faith. What should I say, or should I even continue writing? Kay - What should I buy my niece who was raised Catholic but not is getting married in the Catholic Church? Joe – Is John 6 to be taken literally? David - What is intercessory prayer and how should we utilize it? Why should we pray if God already knows everything that will happen?

Marsha - My husband of 59 years just passed away. We will be cremated, and his daughters want to have some of his ashes, is that OK? Email - Can non-Catholics be buried in a Catholic Cemetery? Sheamus - How are relics okay if you can't do anything with a dead body from loved one? Michigan residents could be charged with a felony, face up to five years in prison and get a $10,000 fine for using the wrong pronouns under 'unconstitutional' new bill Plan for world's tallest flagpole with massive American flag divides Maine town