The Patrick Madrid Show

Originally aired on 06/03/2025 Patrick opens with playful Taco Tuesday banter before answering listener questions about Catholic wedding protocols, the real story behind Saint Patrick’s sainthood, and the significance of post-Vatican II changes to church architecture and liturgy. He fields tough situations: guiding a godfather on how to lovingly challenge a drifting family member, addressing concerns over boundaries at the parish, and supporting a grandmother grappling with her granddaughter’s leap to Anglicanism. Amid the laughter and heartfelt dilemmas, Patrick shares a convert’s gratitude for the Eucharist, letting honest conversation and practical wisdom steer the day.   Anthony (email) – My 22-year-old nephew and his fiancé asked me to officiate their wedding ceremony. I was honored to be asked, but I'm a bit hesitant. I've never been asked to do this before. Should I accept? If not, how do I decline? (01:560) Marie - I was in Ireland recently. St. Patrick’s Church was Anglican instead of Catholic. I was told St. Patrick was never Catholic, just 'Christian', because he came before canonization. (09:47) Richard - Why did the Catholic Church change the altar around in the 60s? (21:18) Mary - My friend has a crush on a priest. What should I do? Should I let the Pastor know? (30:56) Carol - I was invited to my granddaughter’s Anglican Church confirmation, and I need advice about going to a non-Catholic service. (38:19) Andrea - This is the month of the Eucharist. I am a convert and went 58 years without it. I am full of gratitude. (45:59)

Patrick takes urgent, real-life questions from listeners: a caller wonders about addressing a priest removed from ministry, sparking a direct conversation about laicization and the permanent mark of Holy Orders; another, troubled by her husband's insistence on smartphones for their kids, prompts Patrick to warn against digital dangers and urge persistent, loving resistance. He listens to concerns on marrying across faith lines, addresses the realities when a loved one leaves the Catholic Church, and offers specific resources for those raising kids in the faith. Patrick blends empathy, Church teaching, and tough truths, moving from canonical nuance to everyday family struggles without skipping a beat.   John - Should a priest removed from active ministry be addressed as Father or just his first name? (01:24) Email - What if you and your spouse disagree on phones for kids? (04:57) James - Can you explain laicization? I thought you were a priest forever. (13:04) Elena - I have an older sister who was raised Catholic. She had an annulment. Church. Can she marry a Muslim in the Church? (23:59) Felicia (email) - I understand how we should not attend a wedding of a Catholic person who is marrying outside the church without a dispensation. However, what if that person has actually left the Catholic Church? (34:21) William - I am a Catholic Dad. What Catechism for young kids should I get? (39:53) Laurie - My 25-year-old son has been struggling with his girlfriend. They love each other but she can't get past the fact that my son is Catholic. They are breaking up over this. Do you have any advice? (44:58)

Patrick fields real-life questions about faith, relationships, and the tangled intersections between Catholicism and Protestantism, offering a moving story of a once-divided marriage, sharing a book to spark honest conversation, and urging listeners to consider Christ’s challenging call in Luke’s Gospel. He dissects scriptural references to Babylon, addresses listener worries about Michael Knowles and the legacy of Pope Pius XII, and speaks bluntly about Judas, free will, and how God’s knowledge differs radically from human experience. Patrick never shies away from the raw emotions and real dilemmas, choosing direct advice and practical resources over platitudes.   Patrick continues his conversation with Laurie from the end of the last hour. She’s looking for advice for her adult son in regard to marrying a Catholic woman. (00:40) Anna - I heard an episcopal priest say that Babylon was Rome. Is this true? (13:11) Aimee (email) - I am not familiar with Mr. Knowles, is he a Catholic? I keep seeing an ad for Michael Knowles regarding "Hitler's Pope" or "Pope of Silence", Pope Pius XI and Vatican Secret Files.  Have you seen it or have knowledge about it? I don't want to watch a program that is against Catholicism. (20:15) Audio: Michael Knowles debates, transgender guy who thinks he’s a woman Michelle - Judas gave the money back to the High Priest. Is that a form of Confession and was Judas saved by this? (29:27) Lucy - If God gave us free will, but there is a plan laid out for our lives, is that really free will? (48:13)

Patrick opens the hour by wrestling with the classic question of free will versus God's foreknowledge, using vivid analogies to draw listeners in as he takes each caller seriously, whether discussing divine providence, Old Testament sacrifices tied to baptism, or the loneliness of grief after a long marriage. Throughout, Patrick blends practical spiritual advice with big-picture theology as he responds to listeners who long for clarity, comfort, or a pathway back to Catholicism. The conversations leap from the philosophy of human choice to reflections on church authority, family, and the longing for fellowship, all with his steady presence guiding the way.   Patrick continues his conversation with Lucy. She asks, If God gave us free will, but there is a plan laid out for our lives, is that really free will? (00:44) Dan – How do the Ashes of the Red Heifer point to Christ? (08:13) David - My younger sister is attending a Protestant Church. Can you advise me on how to bring her back to the Catholic Church? (20:55) John – Can I date a woman who is divorced? (31:43) Richard - Is it true that John the Apostle never did any miracles? (44:26)

Patrick explores current controversies in schools, where parents speak out against policies branding girls as mentally ill for wanting privacy from boys in restrooms. He brings listeners firsthand accounts from a mom and a young woman wrestling with gender ideology. He also highlights artificial intelligence's surprising ability to identify consciousness in comatose patients, sparking urgent questions about life, ethics, and hope.   Audio: Temecula Valley USD wants to label girls with a “mental health disorder” if they object to males in their bathroom (03:34) Audio: You’re just a Tomboy (08:10) Scott (email) - Was I wrong to leave mass? (13:32) AI Spots Hidden Signs of Consciousness in Comatose Patients before Doctors Do (21:18) Vicky - What do you mean by the term 'binder'? (27:19) Joe - I think people should receive the Eucharist who are mentally ill. It has been helpful to me. (34:36) Mary - I have had this covert consciousness happen to me. I knew my family was around me but they were not aware. I was not able to communicate but I know I was there. (35:40) Julie - I am tomboyish. I had a lot of people in school asking me if I was lesbian. I have been married for over 7 years and am happy. (42:15)

Patrick opens the hour by tackling unsettling headlines from Europe, with France and Germany bracing for potential conflict, and raises the question of what governments might know that ordinary citizens do not. He then turns to listener calls, addressing concerns about priests’ behavior with personal stories and the inspiring example of St. John Vianney, and offering a mix of humor and practical. A call from Jessica brings a moment of raw honesty, as Patrick encourages her to draw from her own suffering to help her children grasp the depth of God’s love.   Is Europe preparing for WWWIII? (01:45) Rick (email) - Should a priest be seen throwing back drinks in a local bar? (07:18) Mark - How old was Adam when God created Eve? (21:13) Jeanne (email) – Thank you. I’m back home in the Catholic Church because of you (24:10) Sylvia (email) – Should we stay at a hotel that I’ve heard is haunted? (27:27) Patricia - Has the 100 years where God gave Satan dominion ended or is it still happening? (37:04) Jessica - How can I help foster the love of God in a rebellious teenager? (40:59)

Patrick tackles grief and faith head-on, answering tough questions about martyrdom, church law, and sacramental practice following the Minnesota church shooting. He fields real-world calls, from Teri’s struggle with Sunday obligations as a caregiver and Teresa’s anxiety over smartphones in the confessional, blending practical Catholic wisdom with sharp awareness of modern technology’s impact. Moments of reassurance and challenge are laced with candid reminders that intention alone cannot replace confession or the sacraments.   Vincent (email) - Can the deceased victims of the Minnesota church shooting be considered Catholic martyrs? If so, how is this decided upon or declared by the Church? (00:57) Teri – I didn’t receive communion because I was sick. Can I go receive communion the next week without going to confession? (08:40) Teresa - I went to Confession last week. The priest had his phone with him and I don't want someone listening to my Confession. What are your thoughts? (11:25) John - I heard that you can still receive in a state of mortal sin as long as you want forgiveness. Is this true? (26:34) David - How is mortal sin different from the baptism of desire in regard to going to confession? (41:18) John - I want to point out that a lot of these priests are on call and they don't have an option to turn their phone off. Many priests don't have the luxury to turn off their phones. (47:19)

Patrick opens with heartbreak, reading the U.S. Bishops’ response to the Minneapolis church shooting, then moves through the raw aftermath: a child’s shaken words, Mayor Frey’s press conference, and the overwhelming sadness gripping the Annunciation community. He questions the meaning behind public phrases like “thoughts and prayers,” tracing their use through pop culture and challenging listeners to go beyond slogans, turning attention to faith, conscience, and how Christians can respond authentically to suffering and violence. Voices from callers add urgency, raising concerns about mental health, media, and the roots of violence that stubbornly persist.   Patrick shares the Statement of U.S. Bishops’ Vice President on Shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis (01:07) Audio: Young boy at Annunciation Church shooting describes what happened (02:27) Audio: Minneapolis Mayor, Jacob Frey: "Anybody that is going to use this as an opportunity to villainize our trans community or any community has lost touch with a common humanity. We have to be operating not out of hate for any group, but out of a love for our children.” (04:41) Patrick comments on “Thoughts and Prayers” as a slogan (06:18) Matt - I thought that Father Cormack Burke's book on the connection between pornography and violence was good. Do you think that this is a plausible reason for these mass shootings? (36:43) Dave - I think there is a difference between a properly formed conscience and ill-informed conscience. How could be a conscience be that malformed? What kind of mortal sins would you have to commit? (43:43)

Patrick takes tough questions about capital punishment and Catholic teaching, untangling how doctrine and papal guidance shape conscience in cases like jury service for murder trials. Callers weigh in, some insisting stricter gun laws or outright bans are the way forward, others defending the need for self-defense and recounting moments when armed citizens stopped tragedy. Arguments over mental health, law enforcement, faith, and what really keeps innocent people safe spark a discussion where moral nuance meets raw opinion and lived experience.   Mike - If this Mass shooter who committed this horrible hate crime had survived, he would have been charged with murder. Does the Catholic Church allow for the imposition of the death penalty? (00:39) Peter - The reluctance of the Catholic Church to confront gun laws is troubling. If you and Relevant Radio are so prolife, why don't you do this? (12:22) Adelso (email) - I believe a background check is insufficient to purchase a weapon; a psychological evaluation should also be required. (24:13) Dennis (email) - The problem is that gun ownership laws already on the books are often ignored. In addition, as you know, criminals will not obey gun laws - if they want to get one, they will. That's why they are called criminals. (24:52) Patrick talks with Cyrus about gun control and citizens who have stopped massacres, and then he shares more emails that have come in during the show Terry - I am buying a gun! I am a sane person. I want to use this for protection. How do we screen a person if they are crazy or not? (39:01) Nick - Eradicating guns is not going to fix this. Eradicating the right of individuals to defend themselves is exactly what some politicians want. (47:36) Roy - People need to know why the 2nd Amendment in the Constitution. People need to study history to know that tyrants always take away guns first. (49:30)

Patrick confronts the aftermath of the Minneapolis church shooting, threading callers' raw stories and emails through his search for why violence has surged, all while scrutinizing cultural shifts, violent media, fractured families, and technology’s grip. He refuses to look away from difficult questions about parenting, faith, and the uncomfortable links between media exposure and aggression. Across perspectives spanning heartbreak, frustration, and weary hope, Patrick lets the messiness unfold while weighing the spiritual and practical challenges pressing on America’s conscience.   Michael (email) - This behavior needs to be rooted out and destroyed. (01:02) Patrick shares more emails about gun control John - I am 76-years-old and Vietnam War Veteran. This talk about a taking guns away is ridiculous. I am tired of people trying to take rights away from us. (05:25) Amelia - We don't need coddling like the shooters’ mom did. (14:49) Dana - America has so much violence. It is like a spirit of violence in the air. I think that just about everyone has a gun. Could they make guns that could just injure and not kill? (19:21) Michelle - There is a gun shop/pawnshop near here. We have laws for guns, but they don't enforce them because they are afraid of offending people who are mentally ill. (28:57) Laura - What has changed? You are not even talking about social media and how the rate of mental health problems has gone up since 2020. (31:28) Rita - There was mass violence during the Vietnam War. Remember the Kent State shooting and also the bombings. I don't think that the trans thing has much to do with Catholic students being murdered. (33:52) Mary (email) - How do we influence and coexist with other catholic parents in a conservative catholic school environment where so many of the parents in this community have rolled over and given their kids these smart phones? (37:05) Cindy - We need to remember that we are one in the body of Christ. We have to always be prepared with our spiritual weapons like the Rosary. (40:13) Richard - I teach a serial killer and mass murder class. When it comes to violent video games, numerous studies have been done linking these games to acts of aggression. (42:26) Maureen - Our politics have become extremely violent. People need to look at the politicians who have called on violence towards others. (46:37) Anna - You are talking about the underlying issues. I think these things are promoted and allowed. Look at Epstein, mafia, and cartels. It's all big money. (48:47) Mike - I feel strongly that Roe v. Wade started all of this because as a society we have become numb to death. (49:49)