The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick tackles raw questions about faith and practice, jumping from the nuances of sainthood and martyrdom to the quirks of liturgical ritual. Listeners share struggles with family rifts, spiritual confusion, and the challenges of raising children with special needs in a parish pew, all while Patrick gives perspective, sometimes practical, sometimes straight from tradition. Thoughts shift rapidly, from theological details to heartfelt encouragement, as Patrick guides each caller through the unpredictable threads of Catholic life.   Marty - Does someone have to be Catholic to be a saint if they are martyred? (00:36) Jeff - Does the priest have to be holding the bread in his hand during the Consecration? (09:24) Julie (email) – Was Jesus black? (17:36) Chinto - What is the Catholic Church's view on the Book of Enoch? Why wasn't it put into the Scriptures. (20:54) John - How do I forgive family members when they treat me poorly? (34:36) Jen - How can I talk with a friend who grew up Catholic and is not practicing her faith and tell her not to receive Communion? (46:45)

Patrick answers raw, honest questions with equal measures of wit and compassion, tackling everything from offensive billboards and noisy kids at Mass to the ethics of cash payments and the emotional turbulence families face after loss. Authentic dilemmas, like the struggle over family members consulting mediums or the complexities behind sacraments and relics, get straight talk grounded in scripture and Catholic wisdom. Real people call, Patrick answers, nothing glossed over.   Jennifer (email) – There is an offensive billboard advertisement on property that my family owns (01:32) Gayle (email) - I heard a priest tell someone who was complaining about noisy children at Mass tell them: be careful how you criticize! You are probably going to need people to pray for you in purgatory! (07:24) Anne - How can I tell my family members that going to mediums is not biblical? (13:44) Kaley (email) - The priest who baptized me was found to be a pedophile, since he was in a state of mortal sin is my baptism valid? (21:50) Angie (email) - My boyfriend is in RCIA and when filling out paperwork, one question was if he was ever married, and he was (now divorced). Will this be an issue if we want to get married even though he wasn’t married in the church? Max (email) - Is it a sin to accept a cash payment (27:24) Kat (email) - Thank you for sharing Toastmasters as a way to improve public speaking skills. (37:48) Miles (email) - What do you think of Confirmation around the age 12, before they enter the turmoil of the teenage years? Eric - How is it that the Church has acquired 1st class relics if we are supposed to respect the dead? (42:41) Kathleen - How do we know if the Saint we are praying to is in heaven? My Protestant friend is saying that person could be in hell. (48:37)

Patrick fields a mix of heartfelt and challenging questions, from the morality of taxes supporting objectionable causes to a child's wonder about heaven's joys, offering vivid analogies and scriptural grounding. He responds to doubts about Catholic miracles, addresses faith identity confusion, and walks seekers step by step toward the Church, all while making theological concepts feel immediate and deeply personal. Listeners grapple with practical advice on marriage, sacraments, and apologetics, and Patrick meets each with sharp clarity and unwavering encouragement.   David - Is paying your taxes a sin since you are willingly giving money that winds up in Planned Parenthood's hands? (01:01) Winston (9-years-old) - What do we do in heaven after we die? (07:01) Steven - There are atheists that I know who don't like the Church. Are you aware of any peer reviewed studies that prove miracles? (13:56) John - Why does God want division when we seek unity? (23:32) Norman - The majority of people that I ask who wear the cross say I am not a Christian, but a Catholic. Why is there such a separation? (27:41) Meg (email) - I was confirmed against my will, in the mid '80s. Was my confirmation valid? (36:04) Greg - I am looking forward to joining the Church. How do I start the process and how do I get over past sins? (42:53) Victor - Marital relations question (49:02)

Patrick opens the hour reading listener emails and taking calls, dissecting the real meaning of Confirmation and urging parents to focus on genuine belief rather than pressure. He fields heartfelt questions about finding purpose in retirement, reconnecting with church life, and supporting aging parents through the sacraments, all while offering blunt advice on topics from spam calls to faith challenges at the gym. The conversation zigs between spiritual depth, daily struggles, and practical Catholic wisdom, packing sincerity and sharp insight into every exchange.   Thomas (email) - I’m listening to yesterday’s podcast and as you were reading Camille’s email about her Muslim nephew you mentioned you would come back to the topic of parents forcing children to get confirmed. I’m not sure if you addressed it later in the episode but I’m interested in hearing what you have to say on that. (01:40) Brad - How can I better discern God's will in my life? (23:00) Jodi - I am going to be confirmed in the Catholic Church. I was confirmed in the SSPX over 20 years ago. I want the Woman at the Well to be my Confirmation Saint. Is this possible? (34:38) Mary - My son didn't want to be confirmed and was not sure if he believed in God or Jesus. Our Bible study leader talked with our son and persuaded him to be confirmed. Also, was the widow you talked with more vulnerable and susceptible to men? (42:11) Danny - A gentleman at my gym and I were talking about salvation. How can I share my faith with him and talk to him about the faith? (45:00)

Patrick welcomes listeners into candid discussions, moving from sign language tips for children at Mass to personal stories about public speaking nerves and faith challenges. He responds to questions on receiving Communion, proper reverence at Mass, and tricky family situations, blending advice, humor, and genuine connection. Stories range from overcoming homelessness to building bridges in a non-Catholic Bible study, with Patrick offering perspective and encouragement at every turn.   Allison - I wanted to talk about the expecting mother who called earlier this week. I think she should teach the toddler some signs for Church. I found that very helpful for my little girls. (00:35) Joseph - I need advice on public speaking. I will be giving a testimony and want to know how you can do it? I don't feel qualified. (05:37) Patrick in Chicago – I switched to Charity Mobile! (15:48) Kristy (email) – Do I have to make the Sign of Cross with holy water when leaving the church after a Mass? (21:39) Donna - My sister-in-law asked me to bring her communion, but she is living with a man outside of marriage. She doesn't want to talk with me anymore. How can I resolve this? (27:39) Gale - People feel that all Protestants are pro-abortion, but that is not true. (37:01) Mary - Some Churches whisk the vessels away. Is the purification of the vessels part of the Mass? (39:43) Dolores - I got married in the Catholic Church but was never confirmed. Was I validly married? (46:53)

Patrick fields concerns about communion, tackles biblical support for praying to saints, and answers honest doubts about faith and science, all while peppering the hour with candid exchanges that bounce from lighthearted to deeply pastoral without missing a beat. Even tricky issues like the validity of sacraments when a priest is in mortal sin or the obstacles of getting to confession spark clear, immediate answers that keep the conversation unpredictable and real.   Robert (email) – Patrick shouldn’t share his opinions, and he was wrong when he told a man in prison that he shouldn’t take communion if he hasn’t had the opportunity of going to confession (02:28) Juan - My old friend is a pastor in a Presbyterian Church and asks why do Catholics pray to the saints? (20:41) John - Has there ever been a case where the priest celebrates Mass in a state of mortal sin? (27:44) Ed - What should we believe about evolution and the history of the world as Catholics? (36:32) Isabel - Why do we have to go to Confession once a year? (49:19)

Patrick opens with Camille’s heartache over leaving an inheritance to a nephew who has left the faith for Islam and then tackles a Chicago family's turmoil as a mother-in-law rushes into remarriage after re-baptism at a megachurch, stirring up questions of faith, trust, and family unity. He then unpacks a listener’s curiosity about John Henry Newman, using mustard seeds and furniture showrooms to paint how doctrine matures through centuries without changing its core. Questions blend with stories, and Patrick moves from sorrow and worry to moments of hope and challenge, all in the space of a single hour.   Camille (email) - My nephew (and godson), was raised catholic, was baptized, received his first communion, but refused to be confirmed and has since converted to Islam. (00:53) Jamie - I need advice on how to address my husband's mom meeting a new man after her husband's death. The family is upset over the speed of it, and her leaving the Church. (13:00) Michael - What is John Henry Newman's Development of Doctrine? (28:38)

Patrick answers raw, heartfelt questions about Catholic living, how to respond when a son comes out as gay, whether revealing someone’s secret crosses into serious sin, choosing hope or despair for loved ones lost suddenly, and protecting dignity at life’s end. He offers clear guidance on prayer for the dead, the value of confession, and the spiritual dangers of gossip, threading real-life wisdom with Church teaching. One moment finds gentle encouragement, another a stern warning, and then unexpected comfort follows.   Bree (email) - Is this detraction? (01:04) Kathy - I love what you are talking about. Reminds me of John 16:12. Jesus says, 'I have much more to tell you.' (08:04) Harold – Do people in hell pray for us? (09:48) Bertha - My grandson's best friend died in a car accident. The Deacon told the sister that he was in hell because he didn't go to Church. I said he was in purgatory. Did I say the right thing? (20:00) Bolek - My son told me he is gay. What should I do? Is there a chance to help him? (29:40) Heidi - Can Bolek look into Courage and Encourage for his son? (39:44) Anna (email) - I come from a family that gossips a lot (42:16)

Patrick answers listener questions about reverence at Mass, grappling with thorny abortion conversations, and defending Catholic teaching with confidence. He weaves together candid stories from callers who once disliked his style but found conviction in his approach, mixes in a dash of Taco Tuesday cheer, and draws from personal experiences and classic Catholic resources to encourage growth in faith, honesty in disagreement, and charity in responding to cultural temptations like celebrity gossip.   Theresa - When are we supposed to genuflect at Mass? I am trying to teach my children. (00:37) Jenny - I am close with someone who is brilliant and says he is a humanist. I am praying for his conversion but how can I convince him that life begins at conception? Also, I want lead him to faith. (05:18) Phil - What is your opinion on TV and radio shows that report news about celebrities? (20:22) Cyrus shares a couple of emails in response to Jenny’s call (35:54) James - Does your book Pope Fiction counter Babylon Mystery Religion? This book makes the claim that the Mass and the Pope are pagan. (40:24) Gary - What happens when a married couple doesn't have an annulment and one of the party dies? (44:48)

Patrick opens with stories of youth forging emotional bonds with AI and explores the risks when imagination runs unchecked, especially for teens. He switches gears to offer heartfelt advice to parents wrestling with squirmy kids at Mass and takes on questions about healing through faith, recentering conversations around the Eucharist’s power. His insights stretch from digital dangers to the shockingly long reach of lightning, weaving technology, family, and unexpected science into a day’s broadcast.   AI and ChatGPT Fuels Delusional Spirals (and it’s getting worse) (00:40) Emma - My 18-month-old won't sit still in church. Do you have any advice? (17::28) Laura - What is a healing Mass? I want to go to one, but I don't understand what it means (23:41) Lightning Can Kill You (34:08) Terry - Healing Mass had a very positive effect on me. It was beautiful. I was slain in the Spirit. Does the Church do this? What do you think? (41:53)