The Patrick Madrid Show

Nancy - If Hell exists why is there so much evil on earth? Do people don't believe hell exists? Mary - Any thoughts about the people that were resurrected and walking around when Jesus died on the Cross? Joseph - How would you encourage a struggling Catholic who feels that the Eucharist is too much the center of the celebration of the Church and not the fruits of the spirit or other parts our faith? Michelle - Matthew 13:55 and 56. It says that Mary had other children. What's your take? John – I estimate that there were 20 million people on the earth by the time Cane killed Abel. Do you agree with that assumption? I have been reading the Church Fathers and interested in coming back to the Church. John - Should we go to confession before Easter if we don’t have any mortal sin on our soul? Nick – How do you respond to someone who asks” Did Jesus really say that?” Lupita - Is it a sin to get divorced even though you are in an abusive relationship?

Sam - Do we have our bodies if we are in Purgatory? Robin - Fundamentals of the Faith: Who is the author? The Fourth Cup: does that sour wine is the fourth cup?  https://www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-Faith-Essays-Christian-Apologetics/dp/089870202X Mike - What is Passiontide? Rod - In Revelation, 3 people crying out to God to persecute those who took their blood. But then Jesus says Forgive them for they don’t know what they do. Do we really need to have forgiveness in our hearts? Jan - Wants to go confession before Easter. Confused between moral and venial sins? Maria - Does God remember our sins? Joseph 10-year-old - How can God be everywhere and also be in hell? Stephanie - Your thoughts on Descent into Hell by Charles Williams? Susie - I am recent convert. What my relationship with my priest should be? I feel like my priest is not that friendly towards me and is kind of distant.

E-Frank - Is there a proper way to wear attire during holy week? Email – Had ovarian cancer and as the marital act became painful, my husband turned to prostitutes. Am I obliged to partake in the marital act with him? Veronica in California email – Offered up rosaries for my deceased relatives until I was told in a dream to stop praying for them. What should I do? Robert emails in as a follow up to E-Frank – Don’t let yourself be distracted by how others dress at mass but remember to dress with respect as going to mass is like standing at the foot of the cross. Rose - How does the priest determine penance during confession?

Tim - Young adult friend is interested in Catholicism but he spends a lot of time reading other religions and he doesn’t think there is anything special about Christianity Patrick recommends “Fundamentals of the Faith” by Peter Kreeft Michael - I have two godsons who never got first communion or confirmation. Are they saved? Rachel - Obligations to our children: I have a family member who has been to prison. Do I need to keep my children away from her? Patrick responds to two very different takes on a caller from last week, one who hated it and another who thought it was wonderful Brian – I’m puzzled by your support for the military Charles - Does using real humans in our military serve as a deterrent to war?

Freddie - I'm an immigrant from a communist country. I disagree with some of the callers. They aren't grateful enough for our military. Sharon - I have a son who teaches at West Point. He's doing a great job forming good moral values in our future officers. He's allowed to bring in works by John Henry Newman into the classroom. I'm proud of what he does. Henry - I'm a retired Marine and I was a recruiter. I work with recruits on a weekly basis. Valerie - My sister was Baptized Catholic but she goes to Protestant Church. My sister sent me a litany of things against the Catholic Church - including that we worship a Pagan god using the term, Easter. Jerry - Why is cremation is allowed? Especially in light of yesterday's readings at Mass. When we die, where does the soul go? Maddie - I'm a medical student. When does it become sinful to NOT speak up about certain medical issues, especially transgender issues?

Autism rates in the U.S. are skyrocketing, especially in California Robert - In the Book of Revelations it says that Jesus' kingdom is forever, but it says in 1 Cor 15:24 that He will hand his kingdom over to his Father. Brooke – I have a bad habit of saying the Lord’s name in vain. I do a penance prayer after confession, but I can't remember the name of it. What should I do? Marty – The Six Theaters of War. I think the newest theater of war is the spiritual theory of war. I'm a marine corps combat veteran. Kristen – IN regards to Maddie, a caller from the 2nd hour: I'm a PA - I would say that when she runs into these brief situations, she might take them to prayer to think about what she might say in the future. John Paul - What can Pope Francis do about the German bishops? Denise - The Golden Era Prayer makes up for taking the name of God in vain. Dominic - John 20:17 - when Jesus talk to Mary Magdalene, is Jesus contradicting himself? Cliff - Patriotism: it has been redefined from what it was in the past and now it seems it is all about right beliefs. Autism: there is an increase maybe because there is money to be made as doctors identify autism in kids?

Patrick answers listener questions such as, Is bankruptcy a sin, did Mary crush the head of Satan, do all saints go straight to Heaven and is getting botox a sin? Joe – Bankruptcy: I feel I should have made a better effort to pay my old debts. Charles - What do sacramental and other medals do? Joe - Auxilium Christianorum web site: They look at Mary as crushing the head of Satan. What are your thoughts on this? Eli 7-years-old - Do all saints go straight to Heaven or do some need to go to purgatory? Emily - I don't think your hypothetical example about being a weather girl and needing to use Botox. And I don't think that getting Botox for your husband is a good idea. Mary - Botox: I think it falls under the realm of vanity.

Pope Francis Invites Us to Renew the Consecration of the World to Our Lady https://relevantradio.com/2023/03/pope-francis-invites-us-to-renew-the-consecration-of-the-world-to-our-lady/ Utah becomes first state to try limiting teens' social media access Military services face questioning over recruitment shortfalls Ann Marie - Botox is hideous. People should not do it. Heather - I work at the public library that has immoral things. I helped someone find some witchcraft books. Was that okay? Stephanie - The Pasion of the Christ: Were the people who whipped Jesus smeared with His blood inadvertently saved because they were covered with His blood? Joe - I heard that people who are not Catholic may end up going to heaven. Do they go straight to heaven? Annette 14-years-old - My class began to read a book that had some demonic stuff. What should we do? Angie - What do Christians believe that is not in the bible?

Patrick answers questions such as, are we supposed to forgive others right away or can we take our time, what does the “fear of God” mean, is our military “woke,” and why did God order the slaughter of women and children in the Old Testament? Sandy - Are we supposed to forgive right away or be prudent about forgiving others? Tom - Is there a correlation between the military recruitment numbers going down and the introduction into “wokeness?” Lauren - How do I forgive my Ex-husband who physically abused me? Mike - Military recruiting is down because of a failure to make it a challenge. The slip up of Afghanistan and the infiltration of the woke movement isn’t helping. Jim – If Israel prevents evangelization, would you go preach Christ in that country still? Rachel - Why did God order the slaughter of women and children in the Old Testament? Bertha - What does it mean to have a “fear of God?”

Patrick talks with a man who has not had marital relations with his wife for more than 16 years, including holding hands or even hugs, and offers advice on how to help reignite that flame. Off-duty pilot on Southwest flight steps in to help after pilot becomes ill while flying Patrick comments on how yet another airline pilot, the 4th in two weeks, has had a medical emergency while in the air. This isn’t an isolated event and he questions if the rise of medical emergencies in perfectly healthy young people has links to the COVID vaccines Jackie - A friend who I am visiting is upset that I need a ride to Mass on Sunday when I see her. How do I handle this? Eric – What is the significance of the Sack of Rome. Francis - I suffer from scrupulosity. Do I need to specifically name every sin that I ever did in order to be absolved? Patrick - Spouse has denied me marital relations for 16 years. What should l I do?