The Patrick Madrid Show

Special Guest Host Cale hosts a lively episode full of unpredictable moments, wrestling with the ethics of prayer when someone flatly refuses it and exploring what makes a saint’s body truly incorrupt. Relics, eucharistic miracles, and real callers’ stories about faith, spiritual boundaries, and even witchcraft collide with his trademark wit and a candid peek behind Catholic traditions—plus a debate about shifting holy days that sparks unexpected laughs.   Robert - A witch asked if she could pray for us to her sun god, and we said no. (03:05) Valerie - Regarding the man who wrote into The New York Times: It is not that he does not want her to prayer for him it’s that she is relentlessly reminding him that she is. She should continue but in silence. (06:58) Robert - I am a retired dialysis nurse. I ask my patients if they would like a Catholic prayer. When you build a relationship, they are usually willing and grateful. (12:24) Mike - Do you think that Catholics are misusing the word incorrupt? (18:02) Vonny - Instead of saying 'I'll pray for you', I think it’ better to say, 'I'll remember you in my prayers.’ (30:00) Jim - She was performing an act of charity. When someone gives you a gift, it would be wrong to turn it down. (30:58) Carol - What is the churches teaching on purchasing relics? I have heard that you can't sell them, but you can buy them. (33:09) Corpus Christi – The Body and Blood of Christ (38:21)

Special Guest Host Cale explores the origins and significance of Corpus Christi, weaving together the story of St. Juliana of Liège, eucharistic miracles, and what science has found hidden within the church’s treasured traditions. Conversations effortlessly blend faith, basketball drama featuring Caitlin Clark, and honest debates on grappling with doubt—sometimes even asking if “faking it till you make it” brings someone closer to belief. Expect moments of reflection, sparks of laughter, and a reminder of how both the sacred and the ordinary can collide in unexpected ways.   Corpus Christi – The Body and Blood of Christ (17:42) Caitlin Clark is being assaulted on the court. (18:38) Is it okay to Fake it till you make it in the faith? (26:22) Dale - AB blood type is a universal recipient. That is what makes Christ blood type so interesting. (45:25)

Patrick tackles difficult questions about chastity, personal addiction, confusion around Church teaching, and distractions at Mass, offering practical support and clear Catholic guidance rooted in Scripture. He addresses skepticism about Vatican II and liturgical changes, draws from personal stories, and fields raw listener emails that reveal the messiness—and hope—of the faith journey. Unflinching and pastoral, Patrick keeps every conversation grounded in grace and honesty.   Mike (email) - My addiction with masturbation (01:31) Monica - I attended Mass last night. There was a group that took their shoes off to go to communion. Is that common practice? (18:46) Joe – I think the fruits of Vatican II have been bad for our faith (22:53) Chris Rea: The Road to Hell (40:35) Natalie - As a woman, masturbation is a problem that I have had to deal with throughout my childhood and adulthood. God helped me with it and you are right about it being a sin. (41:51) Steven - I work for a Catholic non-profit called Road to Purity (49:36)

Patrick takes calls that range from a son anxious about his elderly mother's decision to stop dialysis, to a deep conversation about the effects of Vatican II changes on belief in the Eucharist, to honest stories of healing from addiction and sin through confession. He fields tough questions about reverence at Mass, the nuance of marital obligations, and parish life frustrations—never shying away from humor or raw honesty. Listeners bring their hardships, doubts, and small triumphs, and Patrick gives them straight, practical responses colored by relatable moments and hard-won wisdom.   Brian - Is stopping dialysis a sin? (00:55) Val - I always take a prayer book with me to Mass and normally follow that very closely during Mass. I don't look around much and it helps. (04:05) John Paul - What do you think about the effects of the Vatican II reform had on people's mindset of the Eucharist? (05:51) Nancy - My mom did go off dialysis and wanted to share my experience. (15:01) Timothy - There is a charity in my diocese helping immigration (18:26) Susan - I also found healing form sexual sins. I was exposed to porn at a young age. Confession really is what started my healing. (20:33) Maria - Priest doesn't like me receiving communion on the tongue and doing the St. Michael's prayer at the end of Mass. What should I do? (26:04) Rhonda - Some friends were complaining about the Mass being really long. How do I address this so she can realize that having longer Masses aren't bad? (31:52) Terry - I used to receive communion by hand but now I do it by tongue because of a video someone sent me about the holiness of the Eucharist. (36:45) Autumn - Is it ever okay for the wife to deny her husband the marital embrace? (39:12)

Patrick fields candid questions on marriage and Catholic teaching, tackles the challenge of a cross-dressing parishioner at Mass, and dispels myths about annulments and legitimacy, all with a balance of clarity and humor. He answers queries on the meaning behind kneeling and standing during Mass, shares insights from canon law, and jokes with listeners about the quirks of live radio. Humble moments, tradition, and tough conversations—the unexpected keeps coming.   Patrick continues his conversation with Autumn from the end of the last hour. Her question: Is it ever okay for the wife to deny her husband the marital embrace? (00:55) Curtis - I belong to a small parish counsel and there is a man who dresses as a woman. We weren't sure what to do about it. How do we address people who are coming to Church in inappropriate clothes? (06:16) Mick (email) – You were rude to Timothy and owe him an apology (18:55) Rocco - Theology of the Body is a great source for purity. The real presence is a great thing for us to remember when receiving communion. Why did we stop kneeling all the time when Jesus is on the alter? (21:47) Diana - Why are children not considered illegitimate by the Church? (29:41) Donna - If someone is not Catholic, is it a sin if they are not following a Catholic rule like masturbation? What about Holy Days for non-Catholics? (41:41) Shirley - My husband and I will be married 50 years on Saturday (49:31)

Patrick opens with a fiery exchange between Senator Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson, sparking raw reflections on war, truth, and Catholic conscience in a chaotic world. He calls listeners to prayer, discernment, and staying right with God—then fields honest questions on self-defense, marital ethics, and how to deal with friends choosing lifestyles at odds with Church teaching. Jarring world events meet no-nonsense faith and practical answers, plus some surprising advice on social media and confession, all in an hour moving from tense headlines to deep matters of the soul.   Audio: Ted Cruz has a heated exchange with Tucker Carlson over the military strikes against Iran (02:42) *Patrick comments on watching the signs of the time but also not living in fear (05:55) Todd - Cruz did initially say we are supporting Israel. It sounds like he let something out of the bag but he still meant we are in support. (12:51) Morgan (email) - On your show the subject of self-defense has come up and you’ve explained that the church’s position is that a person being attacked with a knife cannot defend themselves with a gun, or something to that extent (14:24) Email - What constitutes a marriage act and the permissions surrounding that. (20:26) Nicole - How do I as a Catholic love all people, yet uphold the truth when it comes to the LGBTQ community? (30:54) Dede - Could you expand on what you mean by what is not acceptable when it comes to the marital act? (42:18)

Patrick fields raw questions on marital intimacy after vasectomy, the impact of medical procedures on Catholic marriages, and real concerns about forgiveness, restitution, and Church teaching. He answers doubts about faith translations, uncovers the real story behind the brown scapular, and clears the confusion when Catholic voices seem at odds, letting honesty and doctrine take the lead. Without sidestepping the pain of marital trials, he cuts to the heart of what fidelity and sacrificial love cost and offers practical, grounded wisdom for Catholics wrestling in the thick of it.   Michael (email) - I had a vasectomy about 14 years ago. Does this mean we cannot have intercourse? (00:36) Steve - I had a vasectomy. Can I still complete the marriage act since I can't have kids? (07:11) Josh – Why do we say 'For us men and for our salvation.' In Latin and German, however, it translates to “for us people”. Why don’t we include all in the English translation? (11:05) Tris - Can you give a little more clarification about the verbal promise of the scapular? (17:57) Mary - What if a man is unable to be with his wife intimately? Can he use medication to remove impedance? (27:21) April - Is the threat of hell a form of black mail? I doubt it exists. (40:55) Cindy - The woman who was struggling with intimacy with her husband. I have been through something similar with my husband and wanted to share my thoughts. (46:34)

Patrick opens with the Supreme Court’s decision on gender-related treatments for minors and steers the discussion toward gender identity, cultural trends, and Christ’s words. He fields listener questions on forgiveness after a painful divorce, the morality of certain medical procedures like hysterectomies and vasectomies, and the pursuit of virtue within marriage   VICTORY: U.S. Supreme Court 6-3 UPHOLDS Tennessee's ban on transgender treatments for children. This INCLUDES puberty blockers and hormones. (00:45) Robby (email) - I can’t believe you haven’t had Freddy’s before. Email - My husband does acts that are a sin during our relations. He knows I do not like it and I always tell him not again, but then I submit honestly just to get it over with. Is that a sin? (05:42) Email - My husband has a prostate problem, and he can't sometimes get an erection. In confession, a priest told me that I could help him achieve an erection, in order to consummate the marital act. Is this correct? Margie - I have an adult brother in law with down syndrome. He is going to stay with his girlfriend in a vacation home. Should I intervene? (13:41) Doug - How do you live a virtuous life in marriage? (20:39) Donna - When working for a doctor who is performing surgeries that prevent conception, am I doing anything sinful working under him? (30:21) Jonathan - If I am a cashier at a store and someone comes up to buy something that helps prevent conception, should I not help them? (43:06) Email – Should I get a vasectomy reversal even though I’m older? (48:41)

Patrick welcomes listeners on a Taco Tuesday and shares an email about ghosts, blending his own eerie family experiences with Catholic teaching and biblical stories to consider what these encounters could mean. After responding to a caller about the tension between eucharistic processions and caring for the poor, he addresses questions on vaccines linked to fetal cells, clarifies Church guidance during COVID, and offers compassionate advice for parents facing challenging family situations. Quick-witted, honest, and rooted in faith, Patrick jumps from supernatural chills to ethical dilemmas, always inviting listeners to think and reflect in unexpected ways.   Debra (email) - Do spirits and other supernatural beings "walk" the earth around us? (01:01) Patrick and Cyrus share ghost stories (07:32) Jude - There was a Eucharistic procession that came through my town and by our homeless shelter. It seemed the Catholic community in the procession were more focused on the procession rather than the homeless. Is it wrong to have an imbalance of charity to the poor and reverence to the Eucharist? (20:43) Jane (email) – I’m confused about the churches stance on abortion but promotes vaccines (26:09) Robert (email) -  My oldest daughter text me this morning, going on and on about the ICE situation and Trump this and Trump that. Please, is there a book, article, or Bible verses you could suggest for me to pass on to her? (30:19) Ana (email) - As I meditate on The Holy Spirit descending in Pentecost, I can’t help thinking, how was this event different for The Virgin Mary? She had Jesus in her womb, The Holy Spirit over shadow her to give life to Jesus in her. Why did Mary need more of The Holy Spirit? (36:09) Becky (email) - My unwed daughter is pregnant and living with the baby's father. I have been invited to a baby shower for her. I am concerned about giving the appearance to my daughter and other shower attendees that I approve of my daughter’s sinful choices. (49:34)

Questions from listeners propel Patrick into stories of faith, biblical mysteries, real-time current events, and personal journeys—including the struggles of Catholic converts and the meaning behind apostolic succession and miracles. The episode buzzes with everything from book tips to reflections on faith in everyday life, threaded through Patrick’s straightforward advice and conversation.   Audio: Richard Nixon talks about his dad (00:20) Josie (email) - The email you just read about the woman wondering if she should attend a baby shower for her unwed, pregnant daughter, and especially about your answer, surprised me. You told her to go, be an example of pro-life, etc, etc. etc. Why doesn't this same logic apply to attending the weddings of Catholics, usually lapsed, who are not getting married in the church? (02:31) Kris (email) - How it was possible for Moses and Elijah to appear at the Transfiguration if it is understood that it was the death and resurrection of Jesus that freed all the righteous souls? (07:54) Steve - In the 4th chapter of Malachi, who was Elijah and what did he do? (10:59) Audio: Netanyahu addresses the brave people of Iran (19:32) Bill - How did they know it was Elijah and Moses? They had lived hundreds of years before the disciples. (22:21) Gary - Is there a parallel when Moses and Elijah in the Old Testament met God on the mountain and when Jesus meets Moses and Elijah on the mountain in the New Testament? (30:05) Bill - I understand that Jesus authorizes his apostles to forgive sins, but I have a hard time understanding how that ability is passed on to others. (32:01) Mark – 11-years-ago Patrick gave a presentation about Mormonism where he gave false information about the state of women in heaven. (41:34)