The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick shares news stories about new developments with the LA Dodgers, answers questions about First Friday devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and discusses the numerous kids shows that are pushing a transgender ideology. Los Angeles Dodgers re-invite Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to Pride Night LeBron James and Taco Bell fight to liberate ‘Taco Tuesday’: ‘It’s a celebration that nobody should own.’ Andrew - If I am unable to do the First Friday devotions on Friday, can I do them on another day? Kevin - How do we test things and hold on to what is good in regards to Artificial Intelligence? Social media is driving teen mental health crisis, surgeon general warns Patrick and Cyrus comment on the plethora of children shows now pushing the trans agenda.

Patrick cautions against the dangers of dream catchers, discusses the moral implications of AI technology, gives advice on how to understand the Mass better and explains how the two types of judgement function from Holy Scripture. Lori - I keep finding Dream catchers at my Church and other places, it says that are from a Catholic school. Is that okay? Gary - AI is the work of the devil; I disagree with your take on AI. Carolina - Matt 17: 24-27: What is the context behind this passage about the temple tax? Is there a good commentary for the bible? Jay - How can I help my child understand the Mass better? Brad - Why is it wrong to go to a medium to speak to the dead? Elizabeth - What do you think about votive candles with celebrities on them? Mike - Why are Free Masons not good for Catholics? Email - Where in the Bible does it tell us we need to attend Mass every Sunday? Steve - How do Particular Judgment and Final Judgement work? Kip - Could go over the questions you ask someone who wants you to use their 'preferred Pronouns'. It is so good I want to write it down.

Patrick helps listeners discern whether they are receiving graces from God or the Evil one, answers questions about the anointing of the sick and offers advice to a young professional in navigating pride month in the workplace. Virginia - My daughter said she wanted to be a boy. But the real problem was she had no one to play with (all the kids around her were boys). Christina - Saint Catharine of Siena could read souls and Saint John Vienna could read souls. But they could see different aspects of souls. How do we determine whether a grace is from God or the devil? Michelle - My dad recently passed away. The priest was able to give the Anointing of the Sick after he passed. Is that valid? Email – I always play the “bad cop” when it comes to raising our kids. I don’t like it but need help on breaking this routine Kimberly – At my work there is a Pride Month event. I was asked to change the logo of my company to gay pride and post things in favor of pride things. Can I do that? Erin - What is the best way to say thank you to God? Kelly – Are we called to forgive and forget or just forgive and leave a bad situation? Tom - What is the best time to baptize an infant child? Cindy – A woman laughed at my face in church. Is that a sin? Sal - I use editing software to take out bad content in movies for my kids. Are there some movies where I shouldn't let my kids watch even with the edits?

Patrick talks about Church teaching on scattering ashes, the Jewish custom of kosher laws, veneration of the saints and Mary and why it is not worship and answers questions about whether it is okay to not eat meat on Fridays. Patrick talks about coming into the Catholic Church Nick - Follow up on RCIA program. I have another suggestion to am Peter - Can my brother bury ashes in two different locations? Is it a sin? Keith - My mom wants to come to the Catholic Church, what should I tell her? Kelly - Why did we dispense with Jewish dietary laws? Joe - Is it a coincidence that Mother's day is also the month of Mary? This past Lent I started listening to RR and I tell all my friends Claire - Mary: How do I honor without worshipping her? Alan - Psalm 148:10 - I think this proves there will be animals in heaven. Ray - Is it a sin to eat meat on Friday and then not do a penance? Jennifer - Is it OK that a Catholic is a member of the Moose Lodge

Patrick has an interesting conversation with a protestant pastor about the immaculate conception of Mary. Patrick answers question about how to talk with family members who do not want to baptize their kids. Patrick shares an article about: Woman weighed like baggage before flight: ‘So embarrassed.’ Patrick shares an article about: Popocatepetl volcano, near Mexico City, has rumbled back to life, spewing clouds of ash. John - I'm a Pentecostal Pastor, I've been working with a Catholic priest recently. How is Mary Immaculate? I come from a Sola Scriptura background. Terence - How did the Japanese keep the faith without the Eucharist. My one surviving aunt was alive in Japan during WWII. Rodrigo - What does Patrick think about New Cat Way? Cindy - Recommendation of a Bible study regarding Catholic apologetics Mark - Baptizing my grandchild - my daughter doesn't want to Batpize her child. What should I do? Lisa - How could you say on the air that Mary was not Immaculate? Maria - I lived near the volcano Patrick was talking about. It's not a big deal that it's erupting.

Patrick answers questions about Godparents, takes on the question of emergency baptism, and gives advice and book recommendations for a caller whose grandchild claimed to be atheist after his first semester in college, Maria - I feel like the chalice at Mass represents Mary's Immaculate Conception. The particular judgement, she is not scare anymore... it made her sad because she doesn't want to remember all her sins when she dies. David - 1) Are Godparents necessary? 2) What sins could be bound on earth? Joe - Is it OK for two Catholics be in a mixed marriage (one with strong faith, and one with weak faith)? Is it possible? Josephine - You are wrong about babies being baptized only in case of emergency. She baptized her grandchildren when they were a few months old because the parents didn't want to baptize them. Mary Kate - Question about Canon Law. Does fasting before receiving communion apply if you are pregnant? Maureen - Passage of the 5,000 people, the loaves and fish. Do you know where in scripture is this passage? Mary - She has been at a women's Bible study for 18 years, she has some recommendations of studies she has have used, that may appeal to this other caller. Rene - His brother in law who is a priest that came from Philippines last year and is part of a congregation here in the US, had a stroke. Rene's wife (priest's sister) is 100% attending his needs and disregarding Rene's needs. Should his wife attend his needs o his congregation? Mark - The Queen ship of Mary and her intercession as the queen Bathsheba, we should not be using Mary to bring petitions to God? Doris - Book reference for a 19yo teenager who claims he is atheist, no religious.

Patrick answers listener questions about if it’s fair that the Good Thief went to Heaven, did Adam and Eve have guardian angels, and is it wrong to hold hands a Mass Melatonin overdoses in children are on the rise. Patrick shares what parents need to know Email – How is it fair the Good Thief get to go to Heaven? Kayha 8-years-old - Did Adam and Eve have guardian angels like we do? She just turned 8 on Wednesday. Richard – is it wrong to hold hands with my family during the Our Father prayer? Liz - Melatonin is actually something you don’t want to take long term and consistently. Carlos - He has two siblings that are not married in the church but they do have kids. What can I do as an older brother to convince them do the right thing? Jessica - She is on her way to a widows retreat. While listening to the kids’ question about the guardian angel prayer, she remembers her husband used to say that prayer and she’s taking it as a sign from her husband that she will be okay on this retreat. Flo - She has a new friend who is growing in her faith since she lost her husband. Her daughter-in-law is challenging her saying how she believes it all?

Patrick responds to emails coming in about the “holding hands at Mass” topic from the first hour and talks with a grieving mother who is unable to forgive the person who hurt her son Todd - He wants to apologize to Patrick for calling about abortion and how the Church doesn’t teach they go straight to heaven. Thomas - His brother just recently passed away and he doesn't know how to resolved some issues with his brother's step-daughter. Robert - Comment on Hiroshima book: Note Dame priest endorsed the idea and thought it was a necessary thing to do. Jeanette - How can I not hate someone who ran over my son (a pedestrian). I have so much hate for this person. How can I not harden my heart? Adam – Could the ages recorded in the Old Testament be recorded from the Lunar Calendar? John - The State of Israel stores their ammunition in the basement of children's schools. Is that OK? Norma - What is the apostolic pardon?

Patrick answers questions about what constitutes a sin, should the bible be taken literally, is it okay to adopt and implant embryo’s via IVF, and why did God create skunks? Mark - If someone who has a disease and they're taking the meds, but they're not making the lifestyle changes; is that a sin? Timothy – Is the bible to be taken literally? Carolina – Why did God create skunks? Is it okay to adopt and implant an embryo from IVF? Ruben - Why don't some prayers conclude with “amen?” Luis - Is the healing workshop we’re involved with okay? In the workshop, my sister-in-law will anoint us with oil and then 'cleanse' us so we're safe. Richard – Should prayer be allowed in schools? George - There is a part two of the guardian angel’s prayer. Matt – Should we ask for the intercession of infants who die after baptism? Joan – I heard a prayer that describes Mary as 'Divine Mary'. Isn't only God divine?

Patrick answers listener questions about Catholic schools, is it okay to tell the truth when someone asks “how are you,” and what does the phrase “heaven suffers violence” mean in Mathew 11:12? Nancy – You should do a show where you only take questions from people who want to debate you Cathy - In the debate about gay marriage with Fr. Mike Schmitz you played the part in favor of it. Was it really hard to do that? Is that something you shouldn’t have done? Mary - Disagrees with Patrick about Catholic schools. She says the “one by me stinks.” (this leads her to believe that all catholic schools are not good because they don't pay enough) Neil - Have you read “The Warning' by Christine Watkins. Patrick says “yes” and shares his thoughts about it Sandra - Is it okay to not tell people the truth if the truth is too personal? Is it okay to say “oh my God?” Is it okay to make up a sin in the confessional? John – Sometimes the things the Church recognizes cannot be verified. Teresa - What does the Church teach on Matthew 11:12: “heaven suffers violence”