The Patrick Madrid Show

Felix (13-years-old) - I have a family friend who is Protestant and she thinks she can go to heaven because she “has the Lord”.  How can I explain my faith to her? (0:49) Heather (email) – Did the Catholic Church remove books from the Bible? (9:06) Jackie - Are the candles that we use during wedding and baptism considered blessed candles. (18:13) Daniel - Why don't all Catholic Churches give out both the Precious Blood and Body during Communion? (19:46) Angela - Is it ok to say that original sin was mortal sin? (25:38) Lawrence - Are there circumstances where NFP is not licit? (31:58) Kate – Why, during Communion, are the phrases "Body of Christ" and "Blood of Christ" are used. (40:00) Robert - Do you know anything about Enoch and Elijah? Did they die a human death? (42:19)

Patrick answers deep questions about spiritual struggles, the role of exorcisms, and the boundaries laypeople should respect in deliverance ministries. He also offers heartfelt advice to those grappling with anxiety and highlights the importance of the sacraments.   Rachel (email) – Several people in my life have suggested praying with a priest to break chains from my past that are keeping me from fully accepting the love of God and growing deeper in my faith (00:44) Laura – I’m not sure if my parents are validly married in the Catholic Church? What should I encourage them to do? (13:02) Danny - Can you explain the papacy? (22:45) Annie - I am not Catholic, but I do listen. I want to have kids but my husband doesn't and it breaks my heart. What advice do you have? (36:30) Carla (email) – Is NFP a sin for newlywed couples who want to wait a couple of years before having children? (46:47)

Yollie – I think billionaires are responsible for the fires. (1:03) Audio: Gavin Newsome – Building LA 2.0 (11:00) Michael - Is the Pope Pius V Society valid? (20:39) Carlos - You are a conspiracy denier. (35:34) Cody - I heard a priest say that the Pope was not the pope. How can I deal with this? (39:07) Ken – For the people coming into the church during Easter, do the sponsors need to be Catholics in good standing? (44:37)

Fernando - I commend you for your faith and response to fires. I also want to thank the firefighters. (0:47) David - Marriage is defined by Church, yet I can't get married without state intervention. I think prenuptial agreements are a good option to solve a problem.(5:37) Audio: Dennis Quaid while loading up his car with his daughter’s belongings talks about the power of prayer (18:54) Audio: LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley doubles down on throwing Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass under the bus. "Let me be clear. The $17M budget cut and elimination of our civilian positions like our mechanics did and has and will continue to severely impact our ability to repair our apparatus." (23:41) Audio: CNN - Mayor Karen Bass was expected to fire LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley but it didn't (25:40) Linda - I am attending a nondenominational grief support group. What do I do about Catholic bashing in this group? (26:45) Jennifer - Trad Recovery has good resources for Pope St. Pius V folks. (32:55) Audio: Dana Carvey and David Spade roasting Fauci (35:36) Audio: Mark Zuckerberg says the Biden administration would call META to scream and curse at them to censor *true* information on their platforms. (37:11) Steven – What do you think about Jesus being violent in Revelation 2:20-23? (41:47) Onetta - Fires in Los Angeles: why can't they use the airplanes to throw water on areas during certain times to prevent this? (49:06)

Dustin (email) – I’m in RCIA (now called OCIA) and will be a Catholic this Easter. Can I go to confession yet? (00:38) Jillian - I am praying for my in-law’s conversion. They always talk about the abuse allegations. How can I justify Catholicism on this point? (05:42) Kevin – I’m in grief counseling and am having a good experience. (17:23) Matthew - Is Dante the poet theologically accurate? (20:52) Cindy - I committed to Rosary Novena. If I missed a day, can I just add another day? (25:15) Mike - At Baptism, are you without sin and equal to Mary and Jesus? (35:53) Kate – Do you have a recommendation for a prayer or book to help with anxiety of losing my mother? (39:42) John - Sexual scandal is not isolated to the Church. (43:16) Sarah - God heard Padre Pio’s intention even though he forgot to pray for someone. (45:22) Mark - Is Eros love a lower form or lower level of love than the unconditional love that God has? (48:43)

Patrick highlights the heart-wrenching wildfires tearing through Southern California. With massive destruction, numerous homes lost, and heroics from the Knights of Columbus and firefighters—our communities are rallying together. He covers the details, the support coming from neighboring states, and the challenges like bureaucracy and looting complicating efforts. This is a powerful reminder of resilience and faith in these trying times.   Audio: People find solace in singing 'Regina Caeli,' O Queen of Heaven, after witnessing the devastation of the fire in California (6:36) Audio: Looters: “There were like 100 men arriving in cars and on scooters trying to get into the houses.” (11:57) Audio: LAFD Asst. Fire Chief Kristine Larson “You couldn’t carry my husband out of a fire. He got himself in the wrong place.” (15:04) Jake - It's hard for people across country to understand what is going on in CA. I took a family vacation to California during fire season and it was real eye opener. (20:15) Audio: Gov. Gavin Newsom is confronted by a distraught mom and he says he’s on the phone with the president. (29:29) Audio: REPORTER: "We watched as hundreds of homes in a neighborhood burn to the ground, we did not see a single fire engine." L.A. MAYOR Karen Bass: "We have to protect lives...We have to save homes." REPORTER: "That did not happen." (35:41) Jacob - What are the next steps after this fire?

Patrick highlights the alarming issue of homeowners' fire insurance being dropped in California. He addresses how insurance companies are using advanced methods like drone surveillance to assess risks and the challenging implications for homeowners. Despite California's immense GDP and resources, a significant gap exists in fire preparedness, particularly with water infrastructure.   Thousands of Los Angeles homeowners were dropped by their insurers before the Palisades Fire (1:18) Charles - Why don't we have more hydrants in certain places? How long does it take for the fire departments to get to these places? (4:41) Louis - Pressure in fire hydrants. Fire hydrants not designed to support fires of this magnitude. I used to work with forest service. (8:00) Dustin (email) – Is it forbidden to go to confession until I am confirmed? (17:35) David - I am a civil engineer who designs fire hydrants. (22:35) George - I disagree with the last caller, David. The problem with water systems is that systems can't constantly hold pressure. (35:14) Mike (email) – California’s have not voted in competent leaders, and we all pay the cost (38:21) Ralph - Preparation here didn't go well. We knew this fire was coming. (40:24) Vicki - My mother attended an ecumenical service, and the pastor there made a comment how the Pope has said it is ok for gay marriage. How can I prove that this is not true? (46:43)

Linda - Insurance companies and fires. I am an insurance agent and we have had wildfires here too. The state needs to enforce better policies. This is why insurance companies pulled out. (1:04) Nathaniel - I am a wildlife biologist. We need to design your subdivisions better. We need more space to allow for fires. (13:02) Laura - Can you recommend book on walking through suffering and pain? Patrick recommends “Making Sense out of Suffering” by Dr. Peter Kreeft (17:15) Teresa (email) – It bothers me to no end when someone thinks all of California is mentally ill (19:22) Patrick responds to a complain email from Linda who is very unhappy about Patrick’s response to a young boy’s question on yesterday’s show. Patrick replays the audio and asks “why would you be offended by that?” (27:00) Alyssa - I think my 7-year-old is being spiritually attacked? My parish hasn’t responded. What can I do? (37:32) George - Other religions have predestination but our faith leaves us freedom to think for ourselves.(47:29)

Patrick covers the devastating fires sweeping through Southern California. The destruction in Pacific Palisades, Hollywood Hills, and Malibu is unimaginable. Patrick discusses the lack of water, the controversial budget cuts to the LA Fire Department, and the fierce Santa Ana winds worsening the crisis. He urges everyone to pray for those affected and applauds the heroic efforts of firefighters on the ground.   Patrick shares the latest update on the Southern California fires Audio: Newsom and Anderson - there's no water in the hydrants because it's such a large scale event (09:54) Audio: Fox11 Anchor: “Despite what you have heard from Caruso, no firefighters have told us that they are running out of water” *cut to reporter on the ground* Reporter: “Firefighters have told me… they have no water to put on this fire” (12:42) Richard - I am east of LA but winds blew all night long. Constant wind with gusts up to 85. Very unusual. (18:25) Jacquie - I grew up in Palisades. My childhood homes and parish are gone. This is heartbreaking. (22:46) Michael - I live in fires area close to Venice. I worked in Palisades. It hasn't spread because of water but because of wind. If it was blowing in a different direction, then LA would have burned. It's a domino effect. (31:12) Nina - My daughter is 15 miles from fires. I prayed with her children for first time in years because of these fires. They didn't want anything to do with faith. (36:25) Audio: Adam Carolla applied to be a firefighter in LA and had to wait SEVEN YEARS to get called back for an exam because he wasn't black, Hispanic, or a woman (42:35) Audio: 2022 New LA Fire Chief and DEI Hire says her mission is to hire diversity (46:24) Cindy - I have been listening to the show and wanted to share my reflection. Praying for conversion. (47:24) John - I disagree about using salt water to put out equipment. This is not a good idea it will corrode firefighting equipment.

Eric – I’m a retired firefighter and paramedic from LA. You are spot on with everything you are saying and homelessness has also been a huge factor in this (01:52) Kade (10-years-old) - Is it true that God will never give you anything you can't handle? (07:18) George - They never cleaned up the dead brush around here. It seems suspicious, maybe someone started all this on purpose? (11:28) Mike (email) - PLEASE stop politicizing this event (22:53) Stuart - I live here and fires don't just start on their own. It is suspect. (27:21) Cynthia - California leaders need to take responsibility - some were in another country when this happened with no comment (38:22)