The Patrick Madrid Show

On The Patrick Madrid Show, Jacqueline from Long Beach calls in with a question: Is it okay for Catholics to celebrate Halloween? Patrick explains that Halloween actually began as “All Hallows’ Eve,” the vigil before All Saints' Day, a time meant to honor the saints in heaven and pray for the faithful departed. While the modern version has become more secular – and sometimes includes dark or occult themes – its origins are deeply Catholic. Patrick shares that in his own family, they’ve always enjoyed Halloween, but in a way that keeps faith front and center. His wife, Nancy, made saint costumes for their 11 kids – like St. Michael the Archangel, St. Thérèse of Ávila, and even the Pope – so that their trick-or-treating became a lighthearted witness to Christ. Neighbors were often surprised and delighted when they met “little saints” at their doors, sparking small but meaningful conversations about faith. He reminds you that there’s nothing sinful about dressing up or collecting candy, as long as families avoid celebrating evil and instead use the day to point to God’s goodness and the communion of saints. Still, while Patrick may disagree, he respects parents who choose to skip Halloween out of devotion or caution. His advice: pray, follow your conscience, and make decisions that keep Christ at the heart of your home.

Patrick clears confusion about Catholic perspectives on marriage and intimacy. The phone lines crackle as callers question reverence at Mass and Eucharistic minister practices while Patrick untangles concerns about modesty and faith traditions, even sharing advice for a parent faced with a child’s questions about death. An audio clip reveals how Christianity transforms lives, mixing heartbreak, hope and unexpected humor.   Audio: Elon Musk: “Europe needs to have a sensible immigration policy” (18:00) Email – Can I have sexual relations with my wife even if she is unable to conceive a child? (01:39) Dennis - Why is Jesus not respected in the New Mass? (07:45) Audio: Christianity brainwashed me - … quit drugs, quit drinking, stopped self-harming, & stopped having suicidal thoughts. (17:52) *Omar - Why do we die? How do I answer my 4-year-old? (20:19) Laurel - Is it wrong to do yoga? (25:37) Sylvia - I am a Eucharistic Minister and disagree with Dennis. I help my priest, and we clean our hands very well. (29:57) John - Is it an incitement against the Church if you criticize certain aspects of the New Mass without downplaying its efficacy? (36:12) Maria - There is immodest dress in the Church and priest said it is ok for the laity to correct people who dress immodestly. (46:12)

Patrick brings listeners straight into spirited banter with Cyrus, celebrating his birthday while unpacking calls about Catholic traditions, unique Mass experiences in Spain, and Halloween’s roots. He fields questions on yoga’s connection to faith, explains ritual purity, and responds to heartfelt inquiries about marriage trials with clarity and warmth. The episode shifts effortlessly from laughter over coffee to honest discussions about reverence, community, and standing strong in times of doubt.   Silvia - I had the privilege of going to the Mozarab liturgy. This was way before Latin liturgy. (02:20) Rosemarie - What does 'unclean' and 'sacred' mean when referring to women who had just given birth in Leviticus? (12:54) Britney - There are a lot of young people going to TLM. (20:18) Rick - There is a difference between the Hindu tradition of yoga and the Western version of yoga (26:18) Shelly - I want to address Rosemarie and the purification topic. This was to protect women and give them time to recover. Sexuality is a gift from God. (38:04) Email – My husband wants a divorce but also wants to stay “church married” (44:43)

Patrick trades stories and guidance with listeners grappling with parish commitment, the meaning of suffering, and the requirements for being a Catholic godparent, pulling out honest advice and unexpected insights. A caller on a 15-year dialysis journey sparks raw reflection on perseverance and faith, while questions about biblical references to blood and the Catholic view on Halloween stir sincere, sometimes surprising responses. With warmth and quick humor, Patrick keeps conversations moving, mixing everyday struggles with the promise of grace.   Steven - What is your expert opinion on going to different parishes over going to one expert community? (02:22) Joyce - Jewish religion believed in the sacredness of the blood because no one is worthy enough to touch it. (09:27) Jude - Have you ever been to Sandusky, Ohio? (12:07) Mary - Can you explain the sacrifice and offering up of one's pain? How can I practice this? (19:08) Yolanda - A woman told me that she is a godparent for 3 different children and is not baptized. How is that possible? (27:06) Eric - A bunch of Catholics are saying Halloween is bad while others say it is good. What should I do on Halloween as a Catholic? (31:40) Audio: When OBAMA spent $376 million to renovate the White House (from CNN in 2010) (41:16) Laurie - Can a Catholic be a godparent for a Methodist? (43:18) Austin – Does the Catholic Church really that Jews can go to heaven? (48:21)

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) Originally Aired on 08-14-2025

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) Originally Aired on 08-14-2025

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) Originally Aired on 08-14-2025

Patrick talks to several callers and addresses listeners' questions including: Theresa wants to know about Ayurvedic Body diet and how Catholics might look at this, Cayden wants to know why the Orthodox Church has more books in their bible than Catholics, and Michaela wants to know, what are Dominicans and Franciscans? In addition, Vincent brings up King Charles's visit to the Vatican and wonders if this is a sign that England is coming back to the Catholic Church. Patrick explains whether this is or is not likely.   Theresa - Do you know anything Ayurvedic Body type diet and if that is okay for Catholics to do?   Lisette - I went to kneel for the Eucharist and I was told to get up.   Cayden - Why does the Orthodox Church have more books in the bible than Catholics?   Michaela - What are Dominicans or Franciscans?   Adam - Do Seventh Day Adventists believe that Jesus and St. Michael are the same people?   Vincent - King Charles of England visits the Vatican. Is this a sign that England is coming back it to the Catholic Church?    

Patrick talked about the visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla to the Pope and the Vatican, and mentioned that other monarchs visiting past Popes. Patrick helps Elizabeth develop her thoughts for writing a letter to her siblings, Judy wants to know how to better study the Bible, and Mia wants to know why other Christians don't believe in the same things that Catholics do. Hear Patrick's wisdom and insights from today's show.   Audio: King Charles and Queen Camilla visit the Pope and Vatican. Plus also shares what other monarchs visited past Popes.    Elizabeth - Would it be good for me to write a letter to my siblings who I am not on good terms with to talking with them about Catholic issues?   Break 1   Juan - I want to study the bible more deeply. How can I do it better?   Shelly - A priest had given me spiritual direction in praying the rosary   Break 2   Mia - Why don't other Christians believe the same things that Catholics believe?

During Hour 3, Patrick answers Jillian's question about if one needs to have godparents for Baptism, is fasting still meritorious if you focus on doing it for the health benefits? if Martin Luther didn't repent did he go to Hell? and is it a sin for a married man to go to a strip club? In addition, Patrick gives Jordan some great advice for his journey towards the Catholic faith and becoming a Catholic.   Jillian - Do you NEED Godparents in order to have a baptism?   Ryan - Fasting: Sometimes when I fast, I focus on the benefit of looking healthier. Is that vain and is still meritorious?   George - Explaining the Eucharist and Baptism.   Jeff - If Martin Luther didn't repent, did he go to hell?   Peter - If you're living in sin, are you still able to be a sponsor?   PARENTAL WARNING - Is it a sin for a married man to go to a strip club?   Jordan - I am researching the Catholic faith and want to know what your advice is on my journey.