The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers listener questions about how to “deal” with Protestants online, how much of the bible is actually read over a three-year time frame at Mass, and when exactly are we forgiven during Confession. Jennifer (email) – How do I deal with Protestants who I talk with online? How do you talk about your faith without losing your mind? Patrick recommends his books, “Search and Rescue” and “On a Mission” Jeff - In a three-year time frame, how much of the Bible is read at mass? What are Patrick's thoughts on making the Latin Mass an English service? Taco John's Responds To Taco Bell's Effort To Cancel Taco Tuesday Trademark Man dies after trying to drink all 21 cocktails on menu on Jamaican vacation Bill - Confession: When are you forgiven, after absolution or after penance? John, ex-Catholic, tries to trap Patrick by asking what he is depending on for his salvation. A lively conversation ensues. Susanne - Responding to the last caller: I'm a Protestant who converted to Catholicism recently: It's a great joy to receive the Eucharist, and be under the authority of the Church that Jesus established

Patrick answers listener questions about our salvation, is Lazarus and the rich man referring to limbo and purgatory, and what did Jesus mean when he said to “call no man Father”? Angela – Our salvation is not guaranteed. We need to live the 10 commandments. Emily - I have MS; we want to have a child, but we're having trouble discerning what to do? Mary Alice - How can I explain that Catholics do use scripture, tradition and the Magisterium? Why doesn't my parish use the Glory and Praise hymnal anymore? Scott - Is Lazarus and the rich man referring to Limbo or purgatory? Jennifer - How do you respond to a close family member who is in a same-sex relationship and says “Respect my partner or I’m out of your life.”? Frank - What does obedience to a Bishop mean to a permanent deacon? Andrew - Do you have a book or movie recommendation for my atheist brother? Patrick suggests “The Godless Delusion” and many other recommendations Megan - What did Jesus mean when he said, “Call no man father?”

Patrick answers listener questions about how to engage young people to be more involved with the Church, is there a way to get into heaven if you’re not a Catholic, and he advises parents not to delay having their children baptized. Nick - Suggestion of a project to get our youth involved with the Church after mass - an informal pop up technology help desk Patrick advices parents NOT to delay baptism of their children Mary Alice - About the previous caller, as an elderly person, we would like to get together with people, not gadgets. Kay - About the Great Debate, with Pastor White, talking about the Council of Trent. 'You have to be a Catholic or you will go to eternal fire.' Did that Church teaching change years ago? Mike - Do you think a person like Ray Comfort would get to Heaven? As a follow up question from the other caller.

Patrick answers listener questions about Himalayan salt lamps, is a 10% tithe still mandatory after retirement, and Jewish people be saved, and how could Our Lady be immaculate if her own mother wasn’t immaculate? Patrick continues his conversation with Mike from the end of the last hour. Mike asks Patrick, “If a person like Ray Comfort can’t make it to heaven, how do I stand a chance?” Anne Marie - A Baptist friend said that Our Lady can't be immaculate because her mother wasn't immaculate. How should I respond to her? Patrick recommends his article: “Mary: Ark of the New Covenant” Anita - Is it OK to have a Himalayan salt lamp? Chris - Christian draftees in the Ukraine/Russian war are reported to be reluctant to fire because of their faith. How does it fit into the idea of loving your enemy? Al - How do I give 10% to the Church when I’m retired? Steve - My friend is married to a Jewish woman. Can she be saved?

Patrick answers listener questions about dispensation rules, how can we keep loving our enemies when they are so evil, is it okay to marry your godparent, and is it okay to celebrate a deceased person’s birthday? Shane - Is Patrick aware of Schoenstatt? Does Patrick have any thoughts or insights? Tom - Dispensation rules: There are no masses anymore in Yosemite Valley. My priest didn't respond. Does it have to be my pastor who dispenses? Edward - I'm an ex-Catholic born again Christian; am I going to heaven? Maria - What are your thoughts about: 1) Vatican investigating Bishop Strickland 2) How do we love our enemies in reference to the Sound of Freedom movie? Email – Is it okay to marry your godparent? Jimmy - What are the proper procedures for finding out if Eucharistic miracles are real Ray – What are your thoughts on the book 'Mystical city of God' by Maria of Agreda? Chris – What does “Unless you eat the flesh from the son of man” mean? Josey - My sister is listening to prophesier Julie Green? if that okay or wrong? Andrea - Protestants don't understand that the Catholic Church is a gift. I used to be that person and the priests and the rosary have been an amazing gift to my life Clark - Is it okay to celebrate a person's birthday even if they have passed?

Patrick answers listener questions about listening with headphones during Adoration, is the word “religion” mentioned in the New Testament, why are there no altar sever girls, and how to explain God’s Grace when bad things happen to us? California restaurant had fake priest hear workers’ confessions, Labor Department says Robert Kennedy Jr. Says He Supports Abortion and “Bodily Autonomy” Tom (email) – Is it appropriate to listen to Relevant Radio in my headphones when in Adoration? Bob - Do you have book recommendation for my brother-in-law who is a non-practicing Jew? “The Philosophy of Jesus” by Peter Kreeft Brian - Was the word religion or Catholic Church ever mentioned in the New Testament? Ricky - Why are there no altar server girls? Patrick recommends the Ave Maria by Aria Marie - Robert Kennedy Jr. is pro-choice for the first 3 months of pregnancy, but after that he is not in favor of it. Carol - How can I explain the concept of God’s Grace in our lives even when a lot of bad things happen to us?

Patrick answers listener questions about attending Mass and Adoration at the same time, how do we know Jesus was real, what do Catholics think about Muslims, and what do they believe about Muhammad? Nancy – My Adoration hour is at 4am and I listen to Day Break while I’m there Patrick shares his experience debating James White and some of the aftermath from it Susan - Can you be in the adoration chapel and go to Mass at the same time? Do you have a book recommendation that explains the parts of the Mass and its origins? Olivia - How do I talk with a friend who is looking at both Islam and Christianity. What do Catholic’s believe about Muhammad? Philomena 7-years-old - How do we know Jesus is real? Lonnie – In the Catholic Catechism, there is a part that talks about the Muslims. It says we worship the one God. My understanding is they worship a false God. So why would we say we worship the same God?

Patrick answers listener questions about what is the proper title for a Protestant Minister, how did God “get made”, why was the Tree of Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden, and is it sacrilegious to receive in the hand? Rudy (email) – Is it okay to call a Protestant Minister a Pastor? Rayah 7-years-old - How did God “get made” and how did he get the power to make this world? Gale - I came from a Church of Christ Background and they debated about things like wine or grape juice. Jesse - I am protestant. How do Catholics oversee the local veneration of saints? The ship sank. Or did it? Titanic misinformation swirls Sue - My son in law asked why did God put the Tree of Good and Evil in the Garden to begin with? Barbara - Can a bottle of hand sanitizer be on the alter? Rocco - Do you know why we kneel during the consecration but then stand, say the Our Father, and then kneel again? Jason - Can we dissent to recent Canonizations in the past 50 years or so based on moral certainty? Jeanine - Is it sacrilegious to receive on the hand and when did that start? Is it okay to have non-priests distribute Communion?

Patrick answers listener questions about how to work in environments that challenge your faith, why doesn’t confession remove original sin but baptism does, who many rites are in the Catholic Church, and can Catholics learn or practice telekinesis? Be prudent when it comes to taking risks Cody - I am talking with a Lutheran friend about her issues with the reformation. She asked how many rites in the Catholic Church there are, implying there were protestants in the Catholic Church. How do I respond? Ann - At work we are encouraged to put pronouns in our emails and change screen saver to pride theme. What should I do? What if it gets worse? Michael (email) – Why doesn’t confession remove original sin when baptism does? Luis - Can Catholics learn or practice telekinesis?

Patrick answers listener questions about Catholic tradition, can we charge money to pray for others, why do we only hear about White and Mexican Catholics and not black Catholics, and what do we say to the non-Catholic boy who is about to ask us permission to marry our daughter? Lulu 15-years-old - I am in an online debate with a protestant friend who said that we are adding to the scripture through tradition. She quoted revelations about not adding to scripture, how do I respond? Kevin 13-years-old - Since there is both the body and blood present in the communion host, could we call it “the blood of Christ?” Karen - I have an opportunity to do some fundraising. What are your thoughts on us offering to pray for people for a sum of money? Michelle - Why aren't there more polls on opinions from black Catholics? Katherine - My daughter has been dating a guy for 4 years and he is wanting to talk with my husband and I about marrying her. He is not Catholic, how should we handle this?