The Patrick Madrid Show

- Have you been away from Confession for many years? Mark from SD shares that he is going back to the sacrament for the first time in 25 years. Patrick explains how to make a good confession and lays out the difference between mortal and venial sins. Carol calls into explain how Reconciliation has given her a new beginning, and then Mark calls back the next day to report his experience and the mercy he encountered. 

Patrick answers listener questions about the sin of pride, what are sacramental oils, what are his thoughts on “honor,” and are we separated from our bodies after we die till Jesus returns? Target’s Stock Market Value Takes $6 Billion Hit Since Backlash Over ‘Pride’ Collection Passenger, described only as a person, opens exit door during airplane flight in South Korea; 12 people injured slightly Rowena – If we want to pass our Catholic faith to young people, we can do that through great music Maria - If the root of most sin is pride, and pride is a deadly sin, why are most sins not mortal sins? Manuel - What do you know about Ethiopian Catholics? Deanna - When we pass, do we go to heaven and our body goes to rest until Jesus comes back? Does he meet the deceased first and then take the rest of us to Heaven? James – What is a sacramental oil and how can they can be used? Dusty - What do you believe honor is?

Patrick answers listener questions about non-Catholics taking communion, has a recorded mass ever lead to a mass conversion, why do Catholics call church service “the Mass,” and what is the Church’s stance on the death penalty Sandra Merritt, who exposed the alleged tissue harvesting of fetal body parts by Planned Parenthood in 2015, asked the Supreme Court this week to review a multimillion-dollar judgment against her Catherine - At a Presidential funeral a while ago, Bill Clinton took communion, but he is not Catholic. Why did he do that? Sam - Has it ever been a recorded mass conversion of people other than the one in Pentecost? How likely would it be to happen today in our time? Eric - Regarding Mass conversions: What number were you talking about? When Pastor Alex Jones brought several hundred people to Christ, was that a mass conversion? Linda - Why do Catholics call service the Mass? Greg - Book recommendation for a young girl graduating from college who is baptized but not practicing her faith. Rudy – Question about the death penalty and how the Church applies it today. What are your thoughts? Janet - Why can Greek orthodox go to Catholic Mass but Catholics can't go to a Greek orthodox Mass? Ramon - In heaven will we see our relatives and loved ones?

Patrick answers listener questions about good books for Catholics and non-Catholics, what do Lutherans believe, can I be given absolution if my confession isn’t heard, if you go to Hell is there any chance of getting out, and was Lucifer an Archangel or a Seraphim? Joel - My brother might enjoy the book Surprised by Truth. Do you think I should recommend it? Tony - A family member just passed away who was Lutheran. What do Lutherans believe? I don't want to insult others when speaking at his funeral. Sister Elizabeth - I ordered a ticket through an online chat. When I typed “God Bless You,” but the chat put “***” in place of God. What do you think about that? Paulette - My Lutheran friend has cancer. Can he get the anointing of the sick from a Priest? Alejandra - A priest didn't hear my confession, he just absolved me. Is that okay? I am getting married today and want to know if I can receive Jesus. Anna Marie - If you die and go to Hell, can you get out of Hell? Jonathon - Was Lucifer an Archangel or a Seraphim before he fell? Evelyn - When the tabernacle is not in the church, does that mean that Christ is not in the Church because the tabernacle is not there and He only comes into the Church until the moment of the Consecration during Mass? Alex - In Scripture, Jesus said: 'The Father is greater than I'. How can this be if the Trinity is all God, same nature?

Patrick talks with Mark who calls in to say that he’s gone back to confession after being away from the church for the past 25 years and he thank Relevant Radio for being there for him. Patrick comments on the many emails about the Dodgers he received since yesterday’s show. Bath and Body works is also pushing the LGBTQ+ agenda Rick - We can counter this movement which is acting like a religion. Lauren - Can we go to an Orthodox Church mass? Brian - Why does it seem like there is a tolerance of synchronism practices in some areas of the church? Mark – I went to confession in person after being away 25 years Patrick - Is it true that if you don't know something is a sin that it isn't one? John - What does 'it is finished' mean from the cross? Brian – It is not okay to incorporate ourselves into the culture

Patrick shares a beautiful Eucharistic insight from his friend, Tom, who meditated upon how when we receive Holy Communion there is a parallel with Our Lady carrying Jesus in her womb for 9 months Linda - What is the procedure for if a host is dropped at mass? Bridget - Trying to teach my son about the eternity of the soul. Can you help me find proof of it in bible? Charles - What is significance of the number 40? Mark – I read “Surprised by Truth” and it brought me back to the Church! Do you have any resources for my daughter who is gay and getting married? Cindy – I’m not Catholic but I’m interested in learning more. What are the steps to come to the faith and why do you pray to the Saints? Elizabeth - Boxer puppy always getting into our bed. Since the marital bed is a special place is this something we should avoid?

Patrick answers questions about genuflecting towards the tabernacle, why do Catholic’s pray to Mary, is transubstantiation based on Aristotelian metaphysics, and how can I learn about the different Priestly Orders and find one that fits for me? Annika – Question about genuflecting towards the tabernacle Cindy - Helping those in prolonged singleness find relationship David - I heard Catholics praying for Mary's protection to end abortion. What is that all about? Bill - Transubstantiation based on Aristotelian metaphysics. Does that mean they are both a matter of faith? Peter – Are there any prayers to combat a suicide demon? Pat - Do you know anything about legionaries of Christ? Kirsten - How can I learn about the different Priestly Orders and find one that fits for me? Joe - I often see skull and cross bones design on shirts. Is that okay? Michelle – Question about intercessory prayers. Doesn’t the Bible say only Jesus can go to God for us?

Patrick shares the good news that vehicle manufacturers have done a 180 and will now be keeping AM Radios in their vehicles. He also comments on how Target stores have pulled back on their LGBTQ merchandise after “workers are threatened.” Patrick questions that narrative and suggests what’s really happening is Target is trying to save face and money by pulling these items that most Americans find offensive Ford Reverses Course, Will Keep AM Radio In Its Vehicles Joseph - Since we participate in Christ resurrection, why do we have to wait until the end of times to get our bodies back? Nathan - My godson is my sister's kid, and she is insisting to send him to public school. She’s only looking at the IQ level from the standardized test scores.  She doesn't think Catholic education is worth it. Target pulls some LGBTQ+ merchandise from stores ahead of June Pride month after threats to workers. Patrick questions if that narrative is true and what’s really happening is Target is trying to save face and money by pulling items most Americans find offensive Pope Benedict predicted gender ideology would be final rebellion against God Valerie – Where are the Catholics? Where is our backbone? We need to protest at these places! Jessica - Comment for Valerie: so many of us have the same burden of the heart for our world. We must reach out to our youth Rae - Funny idea of Target and LGBTQ... we have Victoria Secret why can't we have Victor Secret?

Marie calls in to share that we can email the LA Dodgers to give feedback on how we feel about their Pride Night and even more specifically the Catholic hate group they are promoting. That email is: fanfeedback@ladodgers.com. Many Relevant Radio listeners call and write in to tell us that they have emailed their disapproval, and that they will no longer be fans, to the Dodgers. Margaret – Jessica, the caller in the first hour, doesn't have to wait, she can do something. Mark - Going back to confession for the first time in 25 years, what is the difference between mortal and venial sins? Eva 8-years-old – Who did Cane marry? Carol - Confession opened up my mind and my soul. I feel like I can forgive myself. I'm happy for Mark; it will change his life dramatically. Jose - Comments about the atomic bomb in Nagasaki, the 26 martyrs that were crucified as a punishment, etc. Ilka - Is the single life a vocation? Elli - She was baptized Greek orthodox then converted to Catholicism.  Someone told her that because she was baptized Greek orthodox, she will forever be orthodox. Is this true? Patrick and Cyrus share emails that are coming in from listeners who have written into fanfeedback@ladodgers.com

Patrick answers listener questions about what’s the difference between a pastoral administrator and a parochial vicar, where in the bible does it says that we have to attend an RCIA program, should we have armed guards at our Catholic schools, and what is the definition of pluralism regarding Methodist church Patrick goes into more details in answering Elli’s questions from the last hour: She was baptized Greek orthodox then converted to Catholicism.  Someone told her that because she was baptized Greek orthodox, she will forever be orthodox. Is this true Elizabeth - What's the difference between a pastoral administrator and a parochial vicar? Shanna - Where in the bible does it says that we have to attend an RCIA program? Karen – The Rosary is our weapon Chuck – We should have armed guards at our public and Catholic schools board meeting. Target holds 'emergency' meeting over LGBTQ merchandise in some stores to avoid ‘Bud Light situation’ Irma - Is it okay to only receive communion from the priest and not lay person? John – I met Vin Scully and I’m a lifelong Dodger fan. What Dodgers are doing desecrates the memory of him. Monica – The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plains IL was desecrated. Lanay – What is the definition of pluralism regarding Methodist church?