The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick explores some compelling topics like the big $400 million funding cancellation for Columbia University due to alarming anti-Semitic activities on campus. He also discusses the importance of receiving grace, even in times of mortal sin, and the nuances behind Catholic traditions like receiving communion while kneeling. This hour focuses on understanding faith, maintaining moral integrity, and standing firm in your beliefs.   Trump administration cancels $400 million in federal dollars for Columbia University (00:51) Rich - If you are in mortal sin, can you receive God's grace? (10:56) Mike (email) - What's the maximum number of times a person can be excommunicated? (14:43) Carol (email) Do you need Retrouvaille? Has your romance faded? Do you argue without reaching resolution? Are you more like roommates than soul mates? Have you grown apart? Is your marriage in crisis? Why wait for a better marriage? (24:25) Linda – Can words manifest into the real world? (27:43) Margaret - Are we allowed to receive communion by kneeling down if everyone else is receiving standing up? (38:40)

Patrick explores the spiritual journey of the Walk to Mary pilgrimage, talks about memorable World War II-themed movies such as 'Little Boy' and 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas,' and answers questions related to marriage. He discusses the complexities of Mormon and Catholic beliefs and highlights the significance of Catholic Church marriage tenets.   Barbara - Moving Mountains with prayer. Little Boy is one of my favorite movies that talks about this. (01:30) Charlotte (email) – What can I say to your children if they don’t want to get married in the Catholic Church? (07:13) If you are a young person contemplating marriage, Patrick has some words of advice Laurie (email) - My sister has fallen in love with a Mormon guy. Could she get a dispensation to get married in the LDS Church? Patrick explains a little about what Mormons believe. (19:41) Patrick talks about how the Council of Gods in the Mormon belief has nothing to do with Christianity Kim - If you forgive someone who said something rude to you do you need to tell them that you forgive them or can you forgive in your heart. (37:12) Melissa - My daughter is marrying someone who wants to convert. They need to get married quickly. What is the time it would take him to come into the Church? (39:20) Claudia - I am in a group about preventing drug addiction. They always say they want to have a Catholic person to represent. How can I represent the Catholic Church in the terms of drug use. (41:04) Robert - What do you think about the accuracy of the apocryphal writings outside of what the Church Father's wrote. (43:14) David - Why does the Catholic Church promote having a bunch of kids if it doesn't say that in the bible? Why doesn’t the government stop Catholics from having a bunch of kids like they stopped Mormons marrying a bunch of wives? (46:01)

Patrick discusses the Catholic Church's teachings on birth control, focusing on the importance of understanding God's plan for marriage and family. Callers share their thoughts on polygamy, the history of the Mormon Church, and early controversies surrounding these practices. He also highlights the significance of historical context and how it shapes understanding of these issues.   Patrick continues his conversation with David - Why does the Catholic Church promote having a bunch of kids if it doesn't say that in the bible?  (00:30) Maria - Mormons and multiple wives started around the same time as Knights of Columbus was started - joseph smith allowed multiple wives to take over widows. (18:14) Liz (email) – I pray more and more couples learn more about the beauty of NFP. Listen to Janet Smith’s talk, “Contraception Why Not?” (30:54) Henry - Becoming Catholic - What does it mean in a state of grace to make sure prayers are answered? (32:35) Junior - Does the law of the Old Testament still apply since Jesus did not abolish it?  How does that connect to grace? (39:54) Debbie - I received an old Pascal candle - it was donated to thrift episcopal church- is this a problem? (43:13)

Okay, this was an important one on The Patrick Madrid Show. Molly from Tampa called in with an admission: she secretly baptized her niece and nephew because their parents weren’t raising them Catholic. Now she’s wondering: Does she need to go to confession?   Let’s unpack it.     Right Intentions, Wrong Move    Patrick immediately reassured Molly that her heart was in the right place. She wanted her niece and nephew to receive the grace of baptism, which is huge. After all, baptism: -Washes away original sin -Makes us part of Christ’s Church -Gives us rights to the other sacraments   But, and it’s a big BUT: She shouldn’t have done it.    Why Not?   -It went against the parents’ wishes. Parents have the God-given right to raise their kids in the faith (or sadly, not). -It put the kids in a tricky spot. They’re now baptized Catholics but won’t be raised in the Church, won’t receive the sacraments, and won’t have any record of their baptism. -Future complications. If they later want to become Catholic or even marry a Catholic, their missing baptismal record will cause issues.     What’s Next? Damage Control.    So, what should Molly do now? Patrick laid out a game plan:   Step 1: Go to Confession. She should bring this to a priest: not because she was being malicious, but because it wasn't her duty. Jesus knows her heart, and confession will bring peace.   Step 2: Talk to a Priest About Documentation. She needs to speak with her parish priest and explain exactly how she performed the baptism. If it was valid (water + the correct words), the priest might record it in the Church so there’s a record if the kids ever need it.     When Is a Secret Baptism Okay?    Patrick did say there’s one exception: If these kids were in immediate danger of death, she would have been totally right to baptize them, no questions asked. In extreme situations (think: war zones, life-threatening illness), baptism is an emergency action. But in ordinary circumstances? It’s not our call.     Final Thoughts: Trust in God’s Timing    If you’re ever tempted to do a secret sacrament… don’t. (Unless it’s life or death.) Instead, pray for the kids, be a strong Catholic witness, and trust that God’s got this.   

From discussing the essence of sacrifice and good deeds during Lent to exploring unique insights about Daylight Saving Time and health impacts, Patrick covers a variety of topics. He addresses listener questions about spiritual growth and family dynamics, providing heartfelt advice on the path to rediscovering faith.   Patrick from Albuquerque (email) – Comment about sacrificing or taking on something during Lent (00:46) The ‘spring forward’ of daylight-saving time comes with health concerns (07:16) Kyle - There was a tabernacle off to the side in a Church I went to. I talked with the priest about it. What should I have said? (18:30) Molly - I secretly baptized my niece and nephew, now I realize that wasn't the right thing to do. What should I do now? (21:58) Joshua - Lenten sacrifice being different from adding to good things: I feel selfish when I am feeling down because I pray, and it helps. Is that okay? (28:27) The story of Ignaz Semmelweis (37:10) Tony – If Adam and Eve were the first humans, how were more babies made? Why did people live so long back then? (46:45)

A listener shares how embracing traditional marriage roles rooted in scripture has transformed her family life. Patrick discusses the Catholic Church's perspective on these roles amidst cultural shifts and modern feminism. He also offers heartfelt advice for couples seeking to conceive and emphasizes the transformative power of prayer.   Christi - What is the Catholic Church's advice for women being stay at home moms? (01:26) Angela - A friend told me that her parents didn't get married in the Catholic Church and don’t receive communion. What can they do? (10:43) Maryanne - My grandson and his wife are trying to conceive. I can't do the Walk to Mary but is there anything else I can do to help them conceive? (15:02) Juanita - What is the husband’s role and what should he do and not do? (24:41) Richard - Story about Conceiving: After a couple stopped drinking diet products, they got pregnant right away. There are many other things that are unhealthy to take which makes having babies difficult. (36:08) Jeff - What is a good book to give my son to help with Revelation? (37:10) Will - My son wants to live with his girlfriend as brother and sister in our basement. Is that okay? (45:11)

Patrick discusses compelling topics like the challenges of using study Bibles, understanding moral teachings on contraception, and the rising cost of eggs. He addresses the complexity of gender identity in the workplace and the impact of public-school agendas on families. Tune in for Patrick's insightful discussions, listener calls, and practical advice on living a Catholic life in today's world.   Email – You often recommend that Saint Ignatius Study Bible. What about the Navarre Study Bible? (00:35) Amy (email) - No one ever told us that contraception was a serious sin. (02:03) George - What does it mean in the bible when Jesus says, 'I don't know you'? (12:16) Egg prices nearly doubled last year (18:03) Mary - Co-worker is transitioning to a woman and not sure how to approach him (22:03) Carol (email) - I fully agree with the Church's approval and teaching on NFP, but I believe that couples have tended to use NFP when not actually necessary (37:09) Diane - Public school and private schools in MN are indoctrinated due to the governor, and the teachers will lose their license if they don't comply (41:51)

Patrick explores marriage hurdles when your preferred priest isn't available and discusses the power of offering up sufferings in line with Catholic teaching. He shares insights on the role of Our Lady's sinlessness in her merit and addresses debates on overpopulation myths, featuring a surprising take from Elon Musk. Plus, he shares heartwarming listener stories that highlight the joys and trials of living out the faith.   David (email) – My priest is really hard to get in touch with. What would happen if we got married in her Lutheran Church? (00:45) Robert - Since Mary had no sin was her suffering more powerful since she didn't have to suffer for herself. (04:35) Theresa - We lived in Australia when I was getting married, so we got married at a Cathedral since we weren't parishioners at any place in the USA. (13:32) Desmond (email) - Is all seafood okay to eat on Fridays in Lent? (20:02) Bryan - Mary's immaculate conception: Analogy could be, if you are on a ship and you are up against a railing which gives way, and someone reaches out and grabs you before you fall into the water. (22:44) Jessica - I just bought breakfast with meat in it but forgot it was Friday. I am also pregnant, so does the fasting and no meat rules apply to me? (28:01) Trump: U.S. will fast-track citizenship for south African farmers fleeing land seizures (34:15) Audio: Elon: make babies in whatever way possible, including IVF – The planet is not overpopulated, we're underpopulated. (39:21) Sylvia - If I broke a Lenten penance, is that considered a sin? (47:35)

Patrick discusses the spiritual significance of Lent practices, debates the complexities of relationships when faith isn't shared, and shares heartening stories of faith-led decisions.   Cyrusette - Since I don't like meat, wouldn't it actually be a greater Lenten practice to eat it rather than to not eat it? (00:37) Alex - I am on fire for God and I feel like my wife is not so on fire for God even though she brought me into the Church. What can I do for her? (03:01) Randy - How does a Catholic get his marriage validated? (06:25) Carol - Can I make the sign of the cross with my left hand? (12:31) Audio: Reparations: CNN presenter asks British guest about reparations for slavery. She responds by saying YES, Africans enslaved those people so let’s go and get reparations from them and also give some money to the British people who abolished slavery. (17:39) Josephine - Have you seen the movie, “Somebody Like You”? It is about a family that used IVF. What do you think of it? (23:17) Amy - I thought there was supposed to be Holy Water in the Churches during Lent (33:33) Heidi - Getting engaged to a non-Catholic: I broke off an engagement 2 months before the wedding and lost thousands of dollars. I ended up marrying a good Catholic man and have been married for 25 years! (41:17)

A listener inquires about the spiritual benefits of having holy water at home, highlighting its connection to baptism. There's a lively discussion on whether to support Target amidst a boycott related to their DEI policies. Young Isaac asks probing questions about ethics in self-defense and the timeline of dinosaurs in the Bible. The conversation touches on rekindling faith through literature and navigating interfaith relationships, blending scripture with contemporary dilemmas to foster a deeper understanding of Catholic beliefs.