The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick shares an experience when he had to apologize to another child and he comments on how some of the lessons learned as a kid stick with us forever -  Brian - I read that the book of Sirach was not accepted by some protestants. Why is that? Patrick recommends: “Why Catholic Bibles Are Bigger” Debra -  I left the church in my late 20s. Now I am in my 60s and attending another Church. Why would the Church deny people receiving communion to non-Catholics? Mohammed - Muslims do not destroy Churches. Elizabeth - I had an abortion many years ago. No one really knows but my teenage daughter learned last night about it. What should I do? I feel so guilty.

Elizabeth’s call from the end of the last hour spurs more calls and emails about the lasting spiritual and emotional pain from abortion -  Mark - Pope Francis statements on death penalty and Just War Theory. Was he speaking ex cathedra? Normand - My heart broke when I heard Elizabeth’s call from the end of the last hour. Me and my wife had an abortion years ago. As a man I want to share how I was able to find healing and how God helped me through. Tom - Can I go to a Traditional Latin Mass? Shawn - If we eat the Eucharist, does that make us cannibals? Anna - I had an abortion and I told my kids not to make the same decision that I made. Honesty is the best idea I think. Lydia - When my mom had a miscarriage, we prayed that we would get to know the unborn child. Maybe Elizabeth can ask to have a relationship with her child in heaven? Kenny - Do you know much about AI? Do you think it is really dangerous? Glenn - We go through a litany of the prayer of the faithful on Good Friday. Why is there no prayer for the unborn? I thought there used to be one. Maribel - What books can I give my 9-year-old son that are about the Catholic Faith? Andrea - If I think bad thoughts but disregard them quickly, do I need to go to confession?

Patrick starts the show reminiscing about Gordon Lightfoot, who just passed away, and reflects on his powerful music. He also answers listener questions about Judas kissing Jesus on the cheek, honoring they father and mother, and saying Gregorian masses for non-Catholics who pass away. -  Abigail 8-years-old (Manchester, England) - Why did Judas Kiss Jesus on the Cheek? Jeff – Please talk about the commandment “Honor thy father and mother.” Is it a grave sin if I don't? Ann - Could I say Gregorian masses for a non-Catholic who passed away? Gabriel - Is it okay to like snakes as a favorite animal? Suzie - Is there a different way for non-Catholics go to heaven that is different from Catholics? Patrick - I heard that the thief on the cross is proof that anyone can be saved. What are your thoughts on the concept that anyone can be saved? Roy - Why do we put Churches on Holy Ground? A family member who left the faith doesn't like this practice.

Patrick answers listener questions about what happens if you are not given absolution in confession, how best to talk to an atheist friend about the faith, what did Jesus do with the gifts from the three wise men, and where does it say the “veil was torn in two?” -  Email - Is it okay for lay people to say the prayer the priest is saying as the priest is saying it? Patricia - If a priest does not give you absolution does that confession not absolve you of sin? Louise - Can I give the Eucharist to CNAs who work at hospitals? Brian - How can I talk with a close friend who left the faith and is now an Atheist? Mike - What are your thoughts on Luke 22 where Jesus tells us to buy a sword? Could that be used as a reason for people to buy guns now days? Keith - Seal of the confessional: If someone was to tell a priest that he was about to commit a sin can the priest mention that to the authorities? Jenny - How involved were you with your kids’ friendships? Rowen 9-years-old - What did Jesus do with the gifts from the three wise men? Mary Ann - I met someone interested in becoming Catholic but she is wondering where does it say that the veil was torn in two?

Patrick answers listener questions about confession, incense, raging anger, and what payers are good to say after we receive communion? -  James - My friend reached out in love and shared her story with me which caused me to come back to the faith. Patrick reads the passage where the veil was torn in two Christina - Do you need to go to confession within 7 days of the first Friday or Saturday to get an indulgence? Phil - Laws that are trying to make it a crime to make the priests reveal sins if they are crimes would be useless. Cleopatra was light-skinned; Egypt tells Netflix in row over drama Benito – Should the priests and deacons be the ones to use the incense instead of the altar servers? Darlene - What prayers are good to say after we receive communion at Mass? What do Spanish people say when the priest lifts up the host? Gerardo – Is raging anger a mortal sin? Mikaela - Seal of confession: How does it relate to sins that are only forgiven by a bishop or the Pope? Jennifer - How do you properly where a Miraculous Medal? Can I wear it around my wrist? Dave - I can't go to Mass but can I ask for indulgences for souls? Drew - My wife is wondering if we can receive Communion at Church if we are unworthy of receiving?

Patrick shares distressing news coming out of Ireland and answers listener questions about what Pope Francis said about homosexuality and is it a sin to unintentionally get drunk? -  Ireland is about to pass one of the most radical hate speech bills yet. Merely possessing "hateful" material on your devices is enough to face prison time. Not only that, but the burden of proof is shifted to the accused, who is expected to prove they didn't intend to use the material to "spread hate". This clause is so radical that even the Trotskyist People Before Profit opposed it as a flagrant violation of civil liberties. Grey - Clarification about Pope Francis said about homosexuality. What makes it a sin? Is it okay for women to be voting in the Bishops Councils? Mary Beth - What is your take on Israel passing legislation about not mentioning Jesus in the Bible. Rachelle - Looking for clarification about when you said 'deep love' a man can have for a man, and a woman for a woman. Tom - Christians are becoming a minority. We have to be patient, never been easier to become a martyr for the faith. Patrick recommends “What is Wrong with Marijuana: 50 Questions and Answers” Robert – Is it a sin to get drunk unintentionally?

Patrick answers listener questions about why God doesn’t seem to answer some prayers, who created the Wonders of the World, did the demons die when the swine drowned, and what is Patrick’s favorite prayer? -  Rod - Dad has dementia. My wish is for God to re-store his mind. How come God honored the demon's wish by allowing him to go to the pigs but he won’t honor my wish? Raul - Why do Protestants use Ecclesiastes as a passage to argue that saints don't hear our prayers? Fernando - Who created the wonders of the world? The Church doesn't seem to discuss them? Chris – Did the Demons in the heard of swine die? Theresa – The Memorare is manmade as far as I know, but the Hail Mary is from the bible. Bible said we should pray for our leaders. Marty - Can I do my penance at the gym? What’s the difference between a theologian and an apologist? Julian 12-years-old - How come Elijah went to heaven and Moses and Abraham didn’t? Mary - Did Jesus only have a divine nature at the beginning of the world? Patrick recommends “The Trinitarian Christology of St Thomas Aquinas” Emily - What is Patrick's favorite prayer? Noel - I was just hired at a hospital in Chicago -St. Bernard. Seems like St. Bernard composed the Memorare.

Patrick answers listener questions about Reiki, if it’s okay to be distracted by kids at Mass, can women be ordained priests or deacons, and is it okay to receive Holy Communion from someone other than a priest? -  Lynn - What does the Catholic Church teach on Reiki? My roommate practices this and I’m not sure if it’s okay for me to live with her. Isabelle 14-years-old - You helped me with my essay on abortion and I got an A! Steve - Can Patrick explain why Catholics aren't cannibals? Rick - Public school indoctrinates your kids early so you should not wait to let your kids decide what faith to be or wait to teach them about Christ. Gilbert - Do you know anything about Our Lady of the Forsaken? Kristen - Sunday Mass obligation - I am going but I am constantly distracted by my kids. Am I still fulfilling this obligation? Joshua - Would you attend a mass with an ordained woman priest or deacon? Jonathon - Is it the faith of the parents that count when baptizing a baby because they are too young to have faith for themselves? Nader - Can you receive Holy Communion from someone other than a priest?

Patrick answers listener questions about the Holy Land, was there a transgender saint, and does he wear the same t-shirt every day? Lisa – I’m going to the Holy Land. What can I do and see while I’m there to have the most “Holy” experience? Alexis – Was there a transgender saint? Sarah - The Body and the Blood of Christ:  If we take literally what Jesus said, why is the “drink this” optional? Patrick got caught wearing the same shirt! Ken - It's been 55 years since my last confession and Relevant Radio has encouraged me to come back to the Church.  I'm against abortion, but I'm fine with contraception. Is that a mortal sin to have this stance and should I even bother with confession? Matt - How we go about teaching our children all scriptural evidence, teachings of the fathers, dogmas and doctrines, etc., so they don't leave the faith? I’ve learned more from this show then years of going to Catholic school. Carmen - Her son stopped believing in God. He said he has encountered evil twice. How can I get evil out of my son?

Patrick answers listener questions about how to find a good Catholic, how to explain the Trinity, why are people leaving the Church, and when is it okay to stop being resentful that my adult child has left the faith? Mary - Her 21-year-old son is having trouble finding a good girl to date. Where can young people find a person for a committed relationship? Martha - What does Jesus mean when he said 'Blessed are the poor of spirits for theirs the kingdom of heaven'? Anna - Can you explain the Trinity? A lot of Christians don't understand Jesus is the Word. Mike – Nowhere in God’s word does it promote Natural Family Planning Richard - Why are more and more people leaving the Catholic Church? Matthew - My friend is telling me why he's not Catholic. I'd like help with those challenges. First challenge: He thinks the Catholic Church is not teaching what the words of Jesus really are. Jill - When should I let go of being resentful of my adult children who have left the Church?