Patrick Madrid reads a letter from Lisa, a 58-year-old woman who’s been homeless for eight years and is struggling to find her way back to the Catholic Church. Her story is raw, heartbreaking, and full of desperation, but also full of hope.   Lisa’s Story: A Struggle for Survival & Faith   Lisa grew up Catholic but, in a desperate situation, ended up joining a Lutheran church because they offered her financial help. She always felt conflicted about it and never stopped believing in the Catholic faith. After 15 months, she left the Lutheran church, but now she’s worried: "is she still in good standing with the Catholic Church?" She’s alone, battling lupus, and moving from place to place in Los Angeles, listening to Relevant Radio as her lifeline to the faith.   Her biggest fear is that when her time is up, she won’t be “in right standing with the Church” when she meets Christ.    Patrick’s Response: A Virtual Hug & A Roadmap Home   You can hear the compassion in Patrick’s voice. He immediately reassures her:   The Church wants you back. There’s no shame, no judgment... just open arms. Step 1: Make a Good Act of Contrition. If she can’t get to confession yet, she can pray this powerful prayer and trust in God’s mercy. Step 2: Use the Relevant Radio App. There’s a Confession Helper to guide her when she’s able to go. Step 3: Get Help Locally. Patrick is personally working to connect Lisa with Catholic people in her area who can help her get back to Mass and hopefully find stable housing.   What About the Lutheran Church?   Patrick acknowledges the kindness of the Lutheran pastor who helped Lisa. He encourages her to pray for him and those who assisted her, recognizing their generosity. He also reassures her: she wasn’t rejecting Catholicism; she was just trying to survive.   Big Takeaways    God’s mercy is bigger than our mistakes. Lisa’s story is proof that it’s never too late to come home. The Church must help the homeless. The Church is meant to be a refuge, especially for the most vulnerable. We need to take action. Lisa’s story isn’t unique: there are countless people struggling right now who need help from the Body of Christ.   Pray for Lisa    Patrick promised to follow up with Lisa and get her the help she needs. Let’s join in prayer for her and for all those who feel lost and abandoned. If you know someone who’s struggling, be the person who reminds them they’re loved. 

Transgender and Body Dysmorphia David - I am a physician who literally just walked out of a meeting and was pleading with them to stop the transitioning surgeries etc. People don't have a clue what is going on. Headphone use sparking loneliness in many, study warns Patrick and Cyrus talk about the current psychological dangers our children are facing and how young people are bombarded by the gay/transgender agenda Patrick shared two heart rending posts from Reddit where young women describe how their experience in thinking they were “trans” was in part because of pressure from adults to go in the direction. Weaving into the discussion, issues such as a recent study showing a connection between headphone use and loneliness, as well as a pediatrician who called in to corroborate Patrick’s comments with his own experience of treating sexually confused children. Robin, Batman’s long time sidekick, is now being portrayed as gay Barbara - Pro-homosexual lifestyle books at Target. It seems like they are pushing pedophilia. I complained to the manager and he removed them. Andrew - If kids shouldn't be sexualized, at what age is it ok to become a King based on past history? Sheila - I'm a longtime sidewalk counselor and right before the Planned Parenthood closed the clientele was really changing. Lots of talk with people who were wanting to transition. Sidewalk counselors need to be ready for these types of encounters. Andre - I am trying to understand the concept of obeying your conscience even if it is wrong.

Tom - Walt Disney was a crook and was perverting the country from the start. He had soft witchcraft and look at how the seed grew. Bianca – I’m getting divorced but I still want to take the Eucharist. Can I do that?  Nancy – Where did the Giants in Genesis come from?  John, 13-years-old - I want to talk about the corruption of the Cartoon Network and the gay agenda. Bill - We have been invited to a family Catholic wedding for a couple that is living together. Is it ok to go? How do I warn people who are Catholic and non-practicing not to go to communion? Bonnie - Trying to know how to approach the bread of life discourse at a prayer group with some non-Catholics. Can you help? Sarah - My daughter is making her confirmation and we don't have any potential sponsors that are practicing catholic. The instructor said it's not a very big deal. What should we do? Maria - I lost my husband weeks ago. One priest says he is not in heaven and another says it's about what is in my heart. He was a practicing catholic and wore the scapular. David - The priest is getting rid of a staff member and has said some mean things. I am supposed to be at the parish council meeting regarding this but am uncomfortable with this. What should I do?

Why Are There More Blue-Eyed Alcoholics? PepsiCo and Boston Beer Co. to create alcoholic Mountain Dew The 350,000-gallon tank was drained and sanitized the after the woman was found swimming inside Frank - I have 40 years of sobriety. I have never noticed a correlation between light colored eyes and alcoholism Mark – Former Catholic but likes Patrick’s show because of the way he talks with people. He asks about Transubstantiation Rich - I used to work for a water utility. Only recently did they start having security on these water tanks. Lisa - A woman in California did the same thing in California on top of a hotel. She unfortunately drowned. They did not drain the tank and got into trouble because of disease in the water. Patrick shared a couple of important blog posts by young people who were, or were considering, being trans, but were moved to reconsider their chooses because of Abigail Shrier’s book, Irreversible Damage. Patrick recommends http://sexchangeregret.com/ to help trans and those ready to detransition. He also shares the story of Walt Heyer, a transgender for 8 years, who struggled with thoughts of suicide but ultimately found Jesus Christ and is now trying to help others.

Patrick shares his thoughts on transgenders in the military and that are only two sexes.  He also counsels a caller about going to a wedding, and also helps a caller about going to a baptism at an Episcopal Church.  He also has a conversation at the end of the hour regarding different liturgical issues.   Patrick talks about the U.S. Army banning transgenders and that there are only two sexes, male and female.  (1:10) Anna-My dad is Catholic and my mom is not. They got divorced and my mom is re-marrying. Can I attend my mom's wedding? (11:30) Anna-Is it okay  to wear yoga pants (19:17) Cheryl-My Nephew listens to the Patrick Madrid show at Night and I was wondering if you could wish him a happy birthday and give him some wisdom for a 13 year old? It is his birthday today. (23:06) Ugo-Email Why do people go to a priest for a blessing after mass, even after receiving communion?  (26:00) Michelle (Email)-Could I go to an Episcopalian Baptism? (36:01) Chris- Has numerous questions regarding liturgical issues (43:33)

Patrick answers questions regarding the liturgy from emailers and callers.  He also explains the early Bible with the children of Adam and Eve and that they may have had more children than listed in the Bible.  Julian-My son Nico is wondering if we need to love the devil since we are supposed to love everyone. (1:02) Ronda- Regarding going to Episcopal Church for a baptism. You may also want to mention that they should not go to communion. (7:25) Melissa- Are we supposed to make the sign of the Cross after receiving communion? (9:41) Mary Lou- Novus Ordo and Latin Mass. It was the beauty of the Mass that really stood out to me. I have done both forms and am able to do both which is really nice. (14:07) Diane- Gen 3: Who is 'us' when God says the man has become one of us? (19:20) Clifton- Today's reading about Cain and Abel. Why did Cain say that someone would kill him if there were not other people on the earth at that time? (26:15) Lauren (Email)-Saw too many Extraordinary Ministers during mass (35:55) Vanessa Emailer-Wants clarification if it’s okay to wear leggings including at mass (39:28) John- I feel strange if I stay after Mass for thanksgiving because the priest goes to the back of the Church to greet people, and I feel guilty not going right away. (42:30) Phillip- Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers: We have a lot of nursing homes who need communion. So our priests really rely on the Eucharist ministers to bring communion for people outside the Church. (48:34)

Patrick answers different questions regarding the liturgy such as bowing to the priest.  He also helps out other callers on topics such as doing good works but in mortal sin, having trouble receiving Eucharist with morning sickness and also the use of a grounding mat.    Allison (Email)-Could you clarify about bowing to the priests at mass as Patrick explains different liturgical issues (1:11) Sharon- It’s not the priest but the crucifix we bow to as it comes up the isle (7:29) Billy- Medication makes me drowsy at adoration. Is it okay to fall asleep? (10:00) Mary- What is the Catholic Church's opinion on Grounding mat or Earthing for Therapy? (12:14) Ron- Electronics tech and Groundings are a way to stop static charge but that sounds like it was closer to Reiki (21:22) Kelly- How exactly do you pray to a saint? (27:35) Steven- Priest enters room - should you stand to greet him? (34:23) Mary- I’ve had bad morning sickness during pregnancy  and I threw up the Eucharist. Was that okay? (37:23) Maggie- Does my friend get graces for good works if she is in mortal sin? (42:25) Joseph- Is it okay to use holy water to zap or test a demon? (47:06) Cecil- Does the spear that pierced Jesus' side still around? (49:32)

Patrick helps out a caller who is facing a moral quandary regarding helping out a food pantry that includes Planned Parenthood handing out info.  He also explains the differences between the Greek Orthodox and Catholic Church.   Patrick gives out advice on how to debate someone who doesn’t want to dialogue. Gabriel - Why do the Sheep and the Goats have the same reaction to Jesus in the bible? (0:55) Rita-Was the Original sin the equal fault of Adam and Eve? Or was one more responsible than another? (6:37) Bill-The food pantry I volunteer at as a Knight of Columbus has Planned Parenthood handing out info. Is that morally okay to continue being at the food pantry? (9:39) Patrick shares a story about Pro-Lifer Henry Hyde’s name being replaced at an Illinois courthouse b/c of his pro-life views.  (17:48) Alex-My sister is dating a man who is Greek Orthodox. What are the differences between Catholics and Greek Orthodox? (24:09) Jillian-What do you think of the Current Marian Apparitions in Medjugorje? (37:22) Roland-How can you debate with someone who doesn't want to dialog and we just talk passed each other? (8:51) Barbara-If Adam and Eve had three sons, who did their sons marry to have more? (47:05) Tom-Can the Knights of Columbus support Pregnancy center that gives out hormonal Birth control? (47:55) Book Recommendation: The Divine Primacy of the Bishop of Rome:  https://stpaulcenter.com/product/the-divine-primacy-of-the-bishop-of-rome-and-modern-eastern-orthodoxy/

Patrick explains remote cooperation in regards to a Knights of Columbus chapter supporting a pregnancy center that gives out birth control.  He also has a conversation with a 7th Day Adventist regarding the Nicene Creed.  Patrick shares with a caller about the importance of the ingredients in the communion host as a caller saw one that was colored brown.  Tom-Can the Knights of Columbus support a pregnancy center that gives out hormonal Birth control? (0:54) Bernadette- If the Church declares someone a Canonized Saint why don't they approve all the writings of that saint? (12:35) Mary- I noticed the Host was brown one time. What ingredients can be used for the Eucharist? (24:17) Dustin- As Catholics, how should we view other people who don't adhere to the Nicene Creed? AND how are 7th Day Adventist seen in light of the Nicene Creed? (31:00) Laura- When we go to confession to the priest are ALL things private, or if someone is struggling with Suicidal thoughts can the priest tell someone? (45:23) Book Recommendation: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Ok-Not-Seventh-Day-Adventist/dp/1419654675 Book Recommendation: https://ignatius.com/theology-and-sanity-thasp/

Hour 3 Patrick discusses with callers who are using low-gluten hosts and about what the Church teachers in regards to those with a gluten intolerance and Celiac Disease.  He also helps out a caller who has a daughter who may go to an Evangelical University.   Daisy-What happens to those who have such a severe reaction to Gluten, they can’t receive a host with gluten?  (0:39) Pamela- Eastern Rite Catholics have different hosts, is that okay? AND I have baptized children in danger of death with soapy water is that okay? (4:15) Miguel- What our family does during communion as we’re gluten free (11:27) Jose- My senior in High school has an opportunity to play soccer at an Evangelical University. Is that okay? (20:16) Greg- What is a good book with details about the primitive church? (25:34) Michael- Fatima prayer has been added to the rosary after the first Glory Be, is that okay? (33:08) Patrick explains that there can’t be gluten-free hosts (36:40) John- Plants have been modified which makes more gluten as a result (39:24) Laura- I am gluten free and I have always had this, as I suffered from symptoms (41:30) Juanita- son is away from the faith and re-baptized himself. is his soul in jeopardy? (45:24) Sharon-I went to an evangelical university and it was very anti-Catholic (49:39) Book Recommendation, “The Sacraments and Their Celebration”:  https://www.amazon.com/Sacraments-Their-Celebration-Nicholas-Halligan/dp/159244931X What US Bishops say about Celiac Disease and low-gluten hosts:  https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/order-of-mass/liturgy-of-the-eucharist/celiac-disease-and-alcohol-intolerance   For those who want Gluten-Free hosts for their parish:  Benedictine Sisters, https://benedictinesisters.org/ Cardinal Newman Society Guide to good Catholic Universities: https://cardinalnewmansociety.org/the-newman-guide/ Book Recommendation, “When the Church was Young”: https://www.amazon.com/When-Church-Was-Young-Fathers/dp/1616367776 Book Recommendation, Eusebius Ecclesiastical History: https://www.amazon.com/Eusebius-Ecclesiastical-History-Complete-Unabridged/dp/1565633717