The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers listener emails about the spiritual ramifications of pornography, how and why to choose the Catholic Church over the Mormon Church, and he offers advice to a mom who’s adult daughter says she’s gay and doesn’t want anything to do with God Anna – Asks for help and guidance on how to move forward in a positive way with her sister after many years of difficulty and heartache Joseph – The spiritual ramifications of pornography Patrick recommends practicing “Custody of the Eyes” Jenny – Only girls can grow up to be the mommies, only boys can grow up to be the daddies Valerie – My adult daughter says she is gay and doesn’t want anything to do with “my” God. Thomas – I’m torn between the Catholic Church and the Mormon Church. Can you help me?

Patrick points to how science underscores the literal reality of Adam and Eve Norm – Is it okay to be listening to Rock and Roll music? Patrick recommends “Music and Morals” Lisa - Do they have any studies in prison using music? Kevin - This show helped me overcome sexual sin. Carol - Would there be any reason for a person to leave the Catholic Church?

Special Challenge Match Hour!

Patrick answers questions about annulments, explaining the Holy Trinity, what does AD mean, and what to do with non-Catholic bibles -  Judy - Where in the bible can you find any references to annulments? Noah - How to explain the Holy Trinity to Jehovah Witnesses? Pat - Finding Jesus in the temple in 8 AD? When does “AD” kick in in relation to Jesus being born? Caroline - What should I do with non-Catholic bibles?

Patrick answers listener questions about Judas, praying with female protestant ministers, what is a consecrated diocesan hermit, and how to explain our love for Our Lady to non-Catholic’s who say we worship Mary. -  Frank – Would Judas have known Jesus was warning him? Is it permissible to pray along with a female protestant minister? Barbara - What is a consecrated diocesan hermit? Sal - Granddaughter’s is getting married in a non-denominational wedding and her future father-in-law will do the wedding service with a special permit. Should I go to that wedding? Patrick responds to emails about modesty and the Brown Scapular Patrick responds to an email from a caller needing help on how to explain her love of Our Lady to her non-Catholic friend John – There seem to be various scapulars, and each one has a particular promise. Is this scapular the Our Lady of Guadalupe, or is it a new scapular?

Patrick answers listener questions about the difference between a cloth scapular and a metal scapular, is it okay to kneel when receiving the Eucharist, and how can there be free will and predestination? -  Denise - Is it alright to wear a metal scapular instead of the cloth scapular? Randy - Is there a certain title for our Virgin Mary that is predominantly use for spiritual warfare? Mike – Question about the Pope’s response to the new SSPX Church Kristen - Is it OK if I kneel to receive the Eucharist. And is it OK that my priest told me not to do that? Annie – Question about free will and predestination Mark - If I forgot to confess a mortal sin, do I have to confess it next time? Gwen - How can we most fully receive the Eucharist? How can we prepare our hearts?

Patrick answers listener questions about praying the St. Joseph Prayer, how to best baptize my almost adult son, and is there a connection between Eve telling Adam to eat apple and Mary telling Jesus to make the wine? - Karen - I prayed the St. Joseph Prayer after learning about it from Fr. Rocky; we were carless and now my husband has a job and a brand-knew truck! Thank you Relevant Radio! Brad - How should I go about baptizing my 17-year-old son? Leslie 6-years-old - I listen to you often. Thank you for everything! Fr. Rocky joins Patrick to share his experience carrying the scapulars on the 21 mile Walk to Mary this past Saturday Mary - How do I talk to my adult son about why he should not receive communion until he goes to confession Margaret - Is there a connection between Eve telling Adam to eat apple and Mary telling Jesus to make the wine?

Patrick answers listener questions about how to dispose blessed items, what are the rules about receiving communion on the tongue, excommunication, if eating disorders are a sin, and is it okay to watch non-Catholic programming -  Maria – How do I dispose of used blessed candles? Chris - Our priest will only allow us to receive communion on the tongue if we go last. What should we do? Beverly - I think my house might be haunted. What should I do to stop this? Damon - What are the penalties for participating in abortion? is it excommunication? How does it get lifted? Email - Irene - I had my dog cremated. Was that a sin? Should I bury her? Is my eating disorder (binge/purge) a sin? Diana - Today's gospel - 'he has no power over me' - What does this mean? Debra – Is it okay to watch non-Catholic, yet Christian programs?

Patrick answers listener questions such as, who is allowed to use Catholic Churches for non-Catholic events, why can’t those in RCIA receive Holy Communion, and how do we know our prayers help those in purgatory -  Email – Were the two men crucified with Jesus nailed up the same by He was? Patricia - Who is allowed to use a Catholic church for a non-Catholic service? Dee Dee – I’m in RCIA but am not allowed to take communion. Why can’t I receive Holy Communion yet? Sam - How would Patrick's faith journey be different if he was born in a different country? Like if Patrick was born in India, he'd be a Hindu. Pat – How do we know our prayers help those in purgatory?

Patrick answers listener questions such as how to control angry outbursts, do aborted babies go to heaven, what makes the Eucharist authentic, and how do we get “saved” -  James - Does Patrick have a book or suggestion regarding righteous anger? Rebecca - Where do aborted babies go after death? Elaine – Let’s pray for all the mom and pop Catholic stores! George - Why doesn't the Anglican Church have an authentic Eucharist? Dave - Can you clarify what you meant by babies not going to heaven? Benito - Going to a baptism for 2 and 9 year olds, but the family is not really practicing. What can I say to them? John - 'Transformation in Christ' by Dietrich Von Hildebrand - what are your thoughts? It has been very insightful for me Jose - How do you get 'saved?’ Is it by being born again?