The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick discusses why the Catholic Church doesn't do altar calls, can people that have near death experiences become like a healer, and I go to a doctor that practices traditional Chinese medicine. She is the only one that could help me when I was sick. She does have a gift, but in her consolatory she has Buddha and other images. Should I continue going to her?   Theresa - When a young couple is expecting a child there is an assumption that they would be good for each other, but I don't think that is necessarily true.   Doreen - Why when you go to the Catholic Church, don't they do altar calls? Why don't they get people filled with the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues? (She is non-denominational)   Email – Lana: I had no mother when I was 13 and had no Catholic friends to guide me and am so grateful for what you do on your show.   Claudia - Can people that have near death experiences become like a healer...Is this true? Would it be okay as a Catholic to see this healer?   Judy - Litany of Loreto, any book or source to identify what all of those titles mean?   Luisa - I go to a doctor that practices traditional Chinese medicine. She is the only one that could help me when I was sick. She does have a gift, but in her consolatory she has Buddha and other images. Should I continue going to her?

Patrick starts the hour off reading an email from Richard responding to yesterday's caller Michael about praying to Mary, Michael wants to now he can pray the Rosary while running or walking on the treadmill at his gym, and is it ever ok to lie? Plus, make sure to catch when Patrick and his wife shared about having their 11th child.   Richard – In response to yesterday’s caller who was asking about the Memorare and praying to Mary. I have told people it is like asking someone to help you lift a couch.   Michael – Can I pray the Rosary while on the treadmill?   James – Is it ever ok to lie?   Jillian - When is it necessary to advocate for our faith and when do we let it go?   Patrick shares about the time he and his wife went to a restaurant where they shared with the waitresses they had an 11th child.   Mary - What does "give us this day our daily bread" mean? It seems redundant to say day twice.   Ron - Would you be able to lie if your life was in danger? It seems like you could.

Patrick shares a story about a time he went to Mass and had to leave during the homily, plus Joseph asks about public parish meals on Sunday, Sherry shares about her experience of God after cancer, Tracy has a question Jesus coming to judge the living and the dead and more. Ron -  I wonder if there is a connection between mother and child is that allows the mom to hear her children in a crowded area?   Joseph - is it wrong to have a public parish meal on Sunday?   Sherry - I am 10 year cancer free. I used to curse God but my suffering brought me closer to Mary and God.   Tracy - Why does Jesus have to come again to judge the living and the dead?   Paul – Are the sins that you confessed brought up in the last judgement?

Patrick answers questions from Paul and Alex who emailed in. Paul wants to know if it is ok to lie about the ice cream truck music and Alex is wondering if lay people are held to the seal of Confession? Patrick answers these questions and tells about a time when he encountered a Jehovah's Witness at a donut shop. Email – Paula asks if it is ok to lie about the ice cream truck music.   Email – Alex asks: Are we as lay people held to the seal of confession if we hear someone’s sins?   Patty - How is it that when women are pregnant the child can heal them? What are the implications for women who had an abortion or miscarriage?   Carol - Give us this day our daily bread: I think that it is more like asking God to give us what we need.   Patrick shares about his experience talking to a Jehovah’s Witness when Patrick and his wife were at a donut store.   Larry - I am an Ex Jehovah's Witness. Now that I am Catholic I want to fight against it.   Suzie - My daughter is considering becoming a nun. How do we address this?  

Patrick reflects on his 1993 debate on Sola Scriptura that he had with Protestant apologist James White and also takes calls from listeners discussing getting their children baptized in the Byzantine Rite, rapture and revelation, and more. Patrick talks about a previous debate of his with James White that Christian Wagner reviewed on his X channel Andrea - I saw a Youtube video about 14 changes which Pope Leo is doing in the Church. Is that True? Justin - Rapture and revelation: People left here on earth, do they have a second chance to repent? Omar - I am thinking about getting my child baptized in the Byzantine rite since she would get all of her sacraments right away. Nick - You really spoke to me with this topic. It brought up great memories of me calling Carl Keating when I was a kid.

Patrick discusses a question from Nicole about whether growing a specific culture at Mass divides the parish, is the Bible ok with getting your ears pierced?, Alfredo wants to learn more about studying the Catechism plus other interesting and engaging topics. Email – Do you think we can make inroads to mass attendance if we continue to press the Eucharist and the Real Presence? Cindy – On serving the needs of both the Spanish speaking and English speaking communities at Mass. Kathleen – What are Patrick’s thoughts on how the Blessed Sacrament is to be reserved in the Tabernacle? Nicole - What if the pastor is being told to grow specific cultures in their parish? I think it is dividing the parish. I think we should go back to the Latin Mass to unify people. Mary Grace - Is there anything against getting your ears pierced in the bible? Alfredo - 1849 CCC: Do I need other books that Saint Augustine wrote in order to study the CCC?

Patrick talks to Nathan concerning selling religious artwork to feed the homeless and the classic question, where is praying to Mary in the Bible. Patrick makes it clear that Catholics do not replace God with Mary, but that Our Lady intercedes to God on our behalf. Nathan - why doesn't the church sell priceless works of art to feed the homeless?     Wayne - we have a parish near me with multiple languages and dialects. It’s beautiful to see how God reaches to everyone. Michael - Why do Catholics pray to Mary in prayers such as the Memorare?

If you've ever wondered why the Church requires a Sunday obligation to attend Mass—even when you're doing other good things like feeding the poor or being kind—this conversation is for you. On The Patrick Madrid Show, Michelle from Kentucky calls in with a question: “If someone skips Mass but still does works of mercy, are they still in mortal sin? That just seems... harsh.” Patrick responds with some Holy Spirit–fueled clarity and compassion.  According to Church teaching (and backed up by Scripture), deliberately missing Sunday Mass without a serious reason (illness, caring for someone sick, dangerous travel, etc.) is a grave sin. Why? Because it’s saying "no" to a relationship. You're choosing to ignore Jesus' invitation to the most important family gathering of the week: the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. But What If You're a Really Nice Person? Michelle asks, “What about people who are super kind and charitable but don’t go to Mass?” Patrick said: Being nice is good—but it’s not salvific.  If goodness alone could save us, Jesus wouldn’t have needed to die on the Cross. Works of mercy done in a state of grace (in union with Christ) are eternally meritorious. Apart from grace, they’re nice, not saving.  Jesus Was Pretty Clear “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” (John 14:15)“He who hears you hears me; he who rejects you rejects me.” (Luke 10:16)“No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6) Jesus established His Church with real authority. When the Church says, “Go to Mass every Sunday,” you're being obedient to Christ’s own command. The Family Dinner Analogy (So Good) Patrick compares Sunday Mass to a family dinner: Imagine your parents say, “Everyone needs to be at the table at 6pm.” If one kid says, “Eh, I’ll just eat in my room,” they're disconnecting from the family. That’s what skipping Mass does. It breaks the spiritual family bond. God's Not Looking to Smite You Patrick explains that God isn’t standing there like, “Ha! Gotcha!” In fact, He’s constantly pouring out grace, constantly inviting us back—especially through Confession and the Eucharist.  Patrick reminds you that Jesus said some hard truths, but He says them out of love. He wants you home for dinner, forever. Real Talk: If you’ve been skipping Mass... come home. Go to Confession.Get back in the pew.And the Father is always watching for the prodigal child to return. 

Patrick shares a moving story about the Amish lending hands in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, expands on their traditions and roots, and invites listeners into a swirl of candid faith questions. He fields calls ranging from the hurdles foreign priests face to the trickiness of family support at interfaith weddings, circling around to a child’s simple but profound wonderings about God’s presence everywhere and the mystery of the Trinity. Inside every exchange and reflection, Patrick draws out what it means to live Catholic faith in the mess and beauty of ordinary days.   Good News Story to start your day: Amish community becomes part of Chimney Rock's comeback story (01:17) Patrick gives a quick overview of Amish history (08:08) Joan - What do you think about the status of foreign priests having to leave the country? What can we do to help with this? (15:07) David - My wife worked with the Amish, and they can't have power lines but can have generators and solar cells. It is up to their bishop how much they can have. Most of them keep the cell phone in an outhouse. (23:08) Mary - If a couple got married in a Catholic Church where one is Catholic, but the other is not. Was the mother right in not attending the reception? (27:39) Gordon (6-years-old) - How is it that God can be everywhere at one time and how is it that God is three persons? (33:55) Sean - That Western Music you just played was from the movie Big Country (41:06) Joe - Can you receive grace from the Eucharist even if you are not a good Catholic? (42:06) Michelle - How is someone who doesn't go to Church still capable of doing good works? (45:41)

Patrick wrestles with the tough question of why intentionally skipping Sunday Mass lands with the same seriousness as much graver sins, drawing thoughtful exchanges from listeners like Kate in Milwaukee, who struggles to see the fairness, and Maria Christina, who sees the Church’s call as a reminder to put God first. He pulls from lived experience, Scripture, and honest caller questions, building a conversation that challenges, unsettles, and reassures all at once. The hour brims with debate, vulnerability, and moments that unsettle certainty, never shying away from discomfort or hope.   Patrick continues his answer to Michelle’s question from the end of the last hour: How is someone who doesn't go to Church still capable of doing good works? (01:27) Kate - A lot of people have a problem of making a moral equivalent of missing Mass with murder or fornication. (09:40) Alicia - I am so thankful for your gift of patience. (22:53) David - I want to thank Patrick for having Kate speak. I think she was right. (32:16) Maria Christina - There is no comparison with what Jesus is asking us to do. (38:31) Bernadette - It is a sin against the 1st and 3rd Commandment (41:24)