The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers listener questions about lay people handling the Eucharist, how to start reconciling with an ex-spouse, how do I become a radio host, and what do I tell my child in elementary school how to interact with another student who identifies as an animal? Martha - When did lay people start handling the Eucharist? Ann - How can I reconcile with my Ex-Husband? Elizabeth - We have seven children but none of my family supports us having a big family. They are cutting us off because of the number of kids we have. What should would do? Sheeree - My 11-year-old son has a classmate who identifies as an animal. He was threatened with suspension because they want to call her by her given name. Gabriela - What college major do you need to be a radio host? Casey - I have an 11-year-old daughter who we put in a Catholic School from public school and is doing really well. Elsa – Do you know anything about The Book of Kells?

Patrick answers listener questions about how to help young people deal with the trans movement that they are being bombarded by, is there a limit to forgiveness, are all forms of contraception a sin, and was Cane the son of Satan? Steve - My 11-year-old grandson is also dealing with trans stuff. What books can I share with him to cope with this? Coy - Regarding today's Gospel, Matthew 5: What does it mean to have heaven and earth pass away? Emily - Can you be forgiven for all sins? Or is there a limit to forgiveness? Peter 11-years-old - It doesn't say Adam and Eve had daughters, so how did the human race reproduce? Sandy - Are all forms of contraception a sin? Major League Baseball Orders Teams to Ditch Pride Jerseys Mandy - How do I deal with a family member who read a book from an Ex-priest who says the Catholic Church is diabolical? Nathy - Why was a Catholic Church advertising for a Lutheran School? Jose - Some people are asked to be victim souls and to offer up their pain. I don't think it is right. What do you think about it? Jimmy - Was Cane the son of Satan? Sam - Do Guardian Angels follow souls into purgatory?

Patrick Madrid is asked by Mary about the topic of confession and why Catholics go to a priest to have their sins forgiven. He provides an explanation based on biblical references. Patrick begins by emphasizing that Jesus came to forgive sins and save people from sin through his death on the cross. The reason for going to confession is derived from Jesus' own words in John chapter 20. After the resurrection, Jesus appears to the apostles and tells them that just as the Father sent him to forgive sins, he is now sending them. He breathes on them, gives them the Holy Spirit, and grants them the authority to forgive or retain sins. Patrick also refers to St. Paul's writings in 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, where Paul speaks of being reconciled to God and entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation. This ministry is seen as a special authority given to the apostles and their successors, not to all Christians in a general sense. Additionally, he cites James chapter 5, where St. James instructs the sick to call for the priests of the church to pray over them, anoint them with oil, and forgive their sins. This connection between summoning priests and the forgiveness of sins is seen as evidence of the sacrament of confession. Patrick refers to a story in Mark chapter 1, where a leper is healed by Jesus. After being healed, Jesus instructs the leper to go to the priest and offer the prescribed cleansing ritual as proof to the people. This highlights the communal aspect of confession, where sins not only rupture the relationship with God but also the relationship with the body of Christ. Confession is seen as a means of restoration both to the life of grace through absolution and to the community of believers.

Patrick answers an email asking him to compare A.I. and the Tower of Babel. Patrick gives this some serious thought and a serious answer Paul McCartney says A.I. got John Lennon’s voice on ‘last Beatles record’ Nancy – The early days of the internet was “mind-blowing.” Can we go to heaven digitally? Patrick shares clips from The Today Show in 1994 trying to describe the internet and David Bowie in 1999 talking about how the internet is going to change everything Nora - Which book do you recommend about who wrote the bible, and who compiled the bible? Planning to go to the Eucharistic procession in LA, and will be posting photos on FB page of the Carmelite Nuns and the Little Sisters of the Poor. Patrick – I was diagnosed with a disease of the skin. How do I know who I can offer this up to? Patrick recommends “Abandonment to Divine Providence” by Jean-Pierre de Caussade Michael - Is annulment different from divorce and would that make you a child born out of wedlock? Patrick responds to an email about why do callers keep asking if they can attend a wedding reception and not the ceremony, and your answer is always the same. Is there ever an instance when a Catholic shouldn’t attend a ceremony, but the party is ok?

Patrick answers listener questions such as, why do I need to confess my sins to a priest, why isn’t there a Tribe of Joseph, and how do I dispose of old bibles? Can you trust your ears? AI voice scams rattle US Gabriel 12-years-old - Why isn't there a Tribe of Joseph? Dennis - My wife is expecting our first child in October. Does the Church have an opinion about knowing the gender of the child before he or she is born? Patrick recommends “Annulments in the Catholic Church” Email – How do I dispose of old bibles? Is it okay to wear a crucifix necklace that lays crossways? What is the name of the organization that helps men and women overcome addiction problems?    www.hopereborn.org Debbie - I left the Mormon Church and my parents were devastated. The same thing happens in the Catholic Church when kids leave the faith. What are some of the psychological components present when a child leaves the tribe? Mary - Why do have to need to confess my sins to a priest?

Patrick answers listener questions about A.I. scams, doing yoga poses during adoration, were St. Peter and St. Paul the same person, and are we all born with our own personal crosses to bear? Donna – In regards to A.I. scams, we use a password with our kids if they were ever in that situation Mark – A.I.: I think it's already like the tower of babel. I've been in business for 50 years and we can't communicate simple things. Cindy - I was at the Shrine of Our Lady of Champion yesterday. A man got down in a yoga pose before he got into his pose and then did the same thing when he left his pew. What is the proper posture to enter a pew during adoration? Patrick recommends “The Godless Delusion” for those who are atheist but interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith Brenda - Were St. Peter and St. Paul the same person? Who is Simon Peter? Why all these different names? Are there any good books about them? Teresa - If we are all born with a cross to bear. Do you think that those who are gay that that is their cross? Patrick responds to a twitter question: Shouldn’t all of Mary’s ancestors be without sin? John - Are St. Augustine of Hippo and Augustine of Canterbury the same person? Earnest – When we talk about the Sacraments of Initiations why isn't penance one of them?

Patrick answers listener questions about Chatbot sermons, does Jesus literally call out to those passing away, and is there a Catholic Bible Study that can be done outside of the Church? Can a chatbot preach a good sermon? Hundreds attend church service generated by ChatGPT Joe - In regards to AI, how many jobs will be replaced because of it? Floyd - Before my grandma died she said 'Jesus is calling me' and she passed away. Could this possibly happen? The 12 Capacities of the Soul by Fr. Robert Spitzer Matt - Question about attending a wedding of a friend who was raised Catholic, he isn’t getting married in the church. Catholics Invited to Pray an Act of Reparation on Solemnity of the Sacred Heart via USCCB Jude - Co-opting of the language with 'pride week', in our world pride is one of the deadly sins. How do the folks that almost believe what we believe, how come they don't have parts of the bible that we have? Beth - Is there a Catholic Bible Study that can be done without a program in a church? Is there something we can do as a couple together to study the bible?

Patrick answers listener questions about how to talk to family members about coming back to the Church, why do demons always recognize Jesus, and how could Jesus give his body and blood if he wasn’t dead yet? Patrick comments on President Biden’s tweeter post highlighting a Pride Flag taking center stage at the White House California Bill Would Charge Parents Who Don't 'Affirm' Transgenderism With 'Child Abuse' Maria - My brothers don't go to mass anymore. What should I say to them? Patrick shares and responds to a tweet from Anna-Kate who has same-sex attraction Cyrus reads and Patrick responds to a listener’s email who personally has same-sex attraction and thanks Patrick for his companionate approach to the subject Albert - Jesus is recognized by those who are possessed, but the high priests couldn't recognize Jesus. How is it that evil can recognize Jesus? Is the devil a god since he seems to be everywhere? Ellen - How could Jesus give his body and blood if he wasn't dead yet? How was Baptism available before the death of Jesus?

Patrick shares an article and comments on Hispanics who are abandoning the Catholic Church Jim - Where does the Bible talk about “Marriage Validity?” Art - Gun control: Mexico prohibited all guns, but it's one of the most violent countries in the world. How do we explain that? Paul - My son just came back to the church! Not everyone is leaving and there is hope! Boycott starts as Call of Duty removes Nickmercs skin for anti-Pride comment Lydia Owens, a high school valedictorian in South Carolina, has gone viral for a speech detailing how she learned to find her value in her faith amid recent hardships in her life. Amy - What makes a valid marriage in eyes of the church? Kelly - Parents divorced and dad left church and has a new girlfriend. How should I handle this if he gets remarried?

Patrick reports on the current implosion of “woke” companies and he answers listener questions about the what we might look like in heaven, what should the relationship between a godparent and a godson look like. Georgia GOP senators take on 'woke' education with anti-DEI bill Kohl's slashes price of Pride merchandise by up to 60% just eight days into month-long LGBT celebration, after Target saw share price slump over 'tuck-friendly' swimwear for trans women Rosa - I used to go to Kohl’s more than 4 or 5 times a year, but I don’t go there anymore because they took away My Pillow products. Doug - Comment about how we would look like in heaven. perhaps they will see us like they knew us in life. Brandon - Questions about the relationship between a godparent and a godson? Angel - Moved to Florida two months ago, and I lost hope until I started listening to RR and would like to thank you for what you do. Maria (email) – I’m a trans person and I felt encouraged by Matt Walsh’s documentary “What is a Woman” Olivia – There’s an alternative to “woke” companies. I use the Public Square App