The Patrick Madrid Show

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The Patrick Madrid Show: June 18, 2026 - Hour 1 Jun 18, 2026

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Patrick explores the enduring influence of Paul McCartney, reflecting on his Catholic background and the possibility of spiritual renewal as he marks his 84th birthday, then turns sharply to the upheaval sparked by the Society of St. Pius X preparing to ordain bishops against papal authority. Questions of obedience, tradition, and discord within Catholicism surface rapidly, paired with practical advice for those eager to learn apologetics, defend the faith, and understand scripture, Marian beliefs, and the Eucharist. From commentary on cultural icons to a vigorous debate about schism and church unity, Patrick blends concern, encouragement, and a persistent appeal for deeper knowledge.

Michele (email) - I hear that there are some Muslims who have converted to Catholicism or at least Christianity. Is it possible to find these converts and have them on your show? (04:25)
Ana (email) - Some of us are confused about Pope Leo warning of the ordination of bishops in the Society of Pius X. Why is there a group of bishops doing this? What is the purpose or objective of this society? Why don't these bishops follow the usual, formal route of Catholic bishops? (07:45)
Noel - Pope Benedict lifted the Excommunications of SSPX. Liberal Catholic Churches are more in schism than the SSPX. (22:45)
Luis (email) - What Catholic apologetics resources and study advice would you recommend for a father and his 13-year-old daughter who is rapidly diving into the Catechism to defend the faith? (38:56)
Cheryl (email) - 1. When reading scripture, I almost always want to know what it really means - the context, and so on. Do you have an online commentary to recommend?
2. A dear friend is 60, and was Catholic until about 15 years ago. Now she attends a Covenant church more often than not. There are three things the Church believes that she finds barriers to her being Catholic - and she'd like to more fully understand the Church's stand: 1 Mary being sinless and 2 the Eucharist being not just a symbol, and if it is really Jesus, why is it only through a Catholic priest that that can be achieved. Along with this, she feels like praying to the Blessed Sacrament is a form of idolatry. (46:55)

The Patrick Madrid Show: June 18, 2026 - Hour 2 Jun 18, 2026

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Patrick explores everything from seeking Catholic-friendly guides to the Book of Revelation and unpacking the Enneagram’s fit with faith, to recommending movies that stir the soul or spark debate—such as "The Passion of the Christ" and "Jesus of Nazareth." Questions about intention, content filtering, and the challenge of finding beauty and virtue in art come alive as Patrick weighs in, fielding practical tips, personal anecdotes, and observations about how media shapes the spiritual journey. Conversation shifts rapidly: one moment it’s about saints and personality types, the next it’s the ethics of film censorship or the impact of watching a powerful scene in a dark theater.

Justin - Can you recommend a book that talks about the Book of Revelation? (00:47)
Erika (email) - Is the Enneagram compatible with the Catholic faith? (03:26)
Mike - What do you think about Mel Gibson's Passion 2 movie that he is making with an Archbishop? (09:37)
Lisa (email) - Just wanted to tell you that the beautiful film Jesus of Nazareth has always been my favorite as well. (22:35)
Patrick and Cyrus contemplate the pros and cons of censorship
Nicki - I use ClearPlay to edit out the bad stuff. We were able to show my kids Interstellar and Marvel movies because of this. (40:35)
Bob - In Mathew 5 it says, 'let the light shine before others...and see your good dead's' but then it also says, 'Don't make a big deal out of the good things you do' (44:30)

The Patrick Madrid Show: June 18, 2026 - Hour 3 Jun 18, 2026

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Patrick tackles family tension head-on, offering clear guidance for those wrestling with upholding faith amid modern complexities, especially when family gatherings or relationships clash with Catholic convictions. He shifts quickly between profound spiritual advice, stories of gift-giving, and raw conversations about estrangement, heartbreak, and faith’s enduring relevance in home life. Unfiltered and sincere, Patrick keeps the conversation immediate, rooting every insight in lived experience and sharp perspective.

John (email) - As Catholics who view same-sex relationships and cohabitation as contrary to Church teaching, should we attend a week-long family beach house reunion where those relatives will be present and sharing the rental, or is it right to decline to avoid tacitly supporting the behavior? (00:51)
Sue - There is a website called Kids-in-mind that breaks down the stuff in movies that might be problematic. (08:34)
Vicki - Can I give Holy Water as a party favor at the baptism party? (12:06)
Conrad - My girlfriend and I are planning to get married, but she has to get an annulment because her ex-husband had to get all of his sacraments at one time to get married. Does that not make it illegitimate? (14:08)
George - What is your favorite Psalm? (21:14)
Jay - My goddaughter received her confirmation at 15 and I am wondering which gift to get her. (24:55)
Nancy - What do you do when your adult child (40) says they want to cut off all contact? (28:15)
Jean - My friend purchased a home where the previous tenant killed himself in the home. Do you have any advice for my friend? (37:19)
Patrick reads and responds to emails

The Patrick Madrid Show: June 17, 2026 - Hour 1 Jun 17, 2026

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Patrick opens the hour sorting through the difference between Eastern Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches (01:16), then fields bold questions about faith, relationships, and real-world messiness, such as the impact of living together outside marriage on salvation (05:31). He weaves listener stories of struggle and hope with advice about ordering life around God (16:08), discusses altar servers and gender at Mass (21:14), and gives direct responses to practical concerns like praying personalized rosaries (47:23). One moment quiets into reflection, the next springs into debate; Patrick keeps the energy high and the conversation rooted in Catholic teaching.

Millicent (email) - Western Orthodox churches are not in communion with Rome, right? I know Eastern Catholic churches are under the Pope’s reign, but we aren't allowed to attend Western Orthodox, or are we? (01:10)
Wesley - My future wife and I are both Catholic and we about to have our second son tomorrow. Hoping to baptize him soon. If I die, before I got married, what would my salvation state be? (04:21)
Billy (email) - My wife and I fulfilled our Sunday obligation at a beautiful cathedral in London this past Sunday. Aside from the Priest and the Deacon, every other server in the Mass was female (eight altar girls, all women readers and all women ushers). (21:17)
Todd - Similar to Wesley, I fell into living with a girl three different times. I knew it was wrong. (29:34)
John - If you die with mortal sin, do you have the option to go to Purgatory or is that option not there? (38:43)
Roger – Wesley’s story is similar to mine. I was making excuses and realized I wasn’t living a saintly life. God justifies us, not us. (41:25)
Sharie – When I pray the Rosary, is it okay instead of meditating on the mysteries to pray for individual people instead? (47:17)

The Patrick Madrid Show: June 17, 2026 - Hour 2 Jun 17, 2026

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Patrick explores personal transformation and faith through stories of unexpected conversion and mutual mentoring, where guidance flows both ways, not just from mentor to mentee. The episode lingers on heartfelt questions of vocation, wrestling with desire for marriage alongside the calling to broader service, while also weaving in moral choices, the value of mercy, and even a few notes of classic rock nostalgia. Some moments challenge, others soothe, yet all reveal the complexity and beauty of seeking purpose with sincerity.

Tom - My wife and I were mentoring a couple going through the same scenario as Wesley (the young man from the first hour). (01:29)
Randall (email) - Abolitionist > Prolife: We Abolitionist support equal rights and no legal abortion (women shouldn't have a free pass on murder) (14:45)
Lia - What did your comment, “You are either here to serve or be married” mean or imply? (21:40)
Bill (email) – Please discuss the notion of Jesus accepted Veronica’s help and that if the Catholic Church approves something then it must be appropriate. (38:06)
Kaylie - We sign things all the time. Is it a sin to go against something in a contract that was so long we couldn't thoroughly read it? (43:49)

The Patrick Madrid Show: June 17, 2026 - Hour 3 Jun 17, 2026

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Patrick takes intensely personal calls about Catholic marriage and impotence, blending frank teaching with practical steps for those facing canonical obstacles. He offers parents heartfelt strategies for engaging adult children who stray morally or spiritually, nudging toward reflective conversation rather than confrontation, while challenging both superstitions about cursed religious objects and casual justifications for grave sins like abortion. In between, Patrick slips in musical asides and a reminder to weigh internet voices with discernment, holding up prayer and thoughtful evangelization as anchors through faith’s messier questions.

Email – I’m an old man and I can no longer have marital relations and cannot consummate the marriage. Can I get married outside of the Church? (00:42)
Sarah - How to bring up the conversation with my adult child who I’m pretty sure has committed adultery, doesn’t go to confession, and is there the possibility of hell? (04:17)
Terese (email) - What is an appropriate response to a person that says they're a "recovering Catholic"? (10:52)
Michael – Do you have any advice on rosaries made in China. I blessed them with Holy Water because I heard they could be demon possessed from China. (19:44)
Linda - Is there a resource for finding more of the leading questions talking to your child about adultery. (38:16)
Rose - Is it okay to watch scary movies as a Catholic? Should he avoid them and should I continue to turn him away from them? (43:55)
Gloria - We just bought a used car. Is it necessary to get it blessed or can we do a prayer on our own? (48:31)

The Patrick Madrid Show: June 16, 2026 - Hour 1 Jun 16, 2026

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Patrick takes listeners through unpredictable challenges, poking at how faith shapes worry and how prayers resolve in offbeat ways. He runs into commentary on controversial movies, Catholic sacramental records, and heated calls about public values, all while tossing in humor and the frustration of family debates. Questions spark about marriage, etiquette in theaters, and speaking out, and Patrick pushes for honest conversation even as anxieties swirl.

Patrick and Cyrus share their love of movies (and point out a lack of etiquette in theaters lately) (00:45)
Jackie - Need advice on a friend whose daughter finished PreCana and they cannot find her first communion certificate. No one in diocese is helping. (12:51)
Paul - What constitutes a valid marriage in eyes of church or in God's eyes? (21:000)
Alex - I'm attending a town hall meeting to persuade them to take down the pride flags permanently. I need advice on how to persuade them. (30:10)
Jim - My brother in-law and sister-in-law attended a gay-pride event over the weekend. What to do about this, especially protecting the children? (40:49)

The Patrick Madrid Show: June 16, 2026 - Hour 2 Jun 16, 2026

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Patrick explores questions on the validity of confession for non-Catholics, considers the heartbreak of family divides caused by differences in faith, and gives straightforward answers about cremation’s place in Catholic teaching. He consults Church guidelines on fasting before Communion, fields concerns about evangelizing among Muslims, and addresses how to maintain compassion while responding honestly to gender identity in relatives. Patrick weaves encouragement and clarity through shifting topics, offering listeners both practical advice and thoughtful theological reflection.

Ryden - If a Protestant knew what to say in confession, and confessed everything, would it be valid? (01:58)
Kelly – My parents were not validly married (09:18)
Alice – What does the Church teach about cremation? Can you still go to heaven if you’re cremated? (20:55)
Maura – Why don’t we try to evangelize to Muslims? (30:46)
Kathy - Has the cause for canonization for Adele Brise of Champion Wisconsin ever been opened? (37:21)
Chet – Regarding the one hour fast before receiving the Eucharist, is black coffee acceptable? (38:00)
Bella (email) - Need help with upcoming family reunion with "transgender" nephew (44:33)

The Patrick Madrid Show: June 16, 2026 - Hour 3 Jun 16, 2026

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Patrick explores everything from the legacy of Pope Pius XII (including his actions toward Jews in World War II) to nuanced questions about priestly vocations, altar servers, and the details of Catholic liturgy. He answers questions about daily Mass devotions, kneeling protocols, what qualifies someone for sainthood, and what families can do when parents hesitate to baptize their children. Personal stories, raw questions, even discussions of movies like What About Bob—all swirl together, challenging and comforting anyone seeking answers in the modern Catholic experience.

Nathaniel (12-years-old) - What do you think of Pope Pius XII? Some people thought he was bad but there is new information saying he helped the Jews. (00:42)
Tom - What does the Church teach on ordaining gay priests or those with gay tendencies. (03:37)
Sandy - I am 85 and am still working and I am looking forward to retirement. (21:50)
Paul - If I attend Saturday vigil, does that count for the 1st Saturday devotion if I can't attend morning mass? (26:33)
Richard - A man who is gay and wants to be a priest, and decides to be celibate, Catholic priesthood seems like the perfect place for him. (29:58)
Linda - Are Catholic churches allowed to not have any kneelers in the pews? (35:54)
Al - Graduation masses: is it appropriate during the Mass to bring other gifts to the altar area that are symbols for grads (like textbooks etc.)? (41:45)
Margie – I want to get our grandchildren baptized. (47:16)
Gina - Does a person have to be incorruptible to be considered for the cause for Sainthood to be opened? Do they have to be dead to start cause? (50:00)

The Patrick Madrid Show: June 15, 2026 - Hour 1 Jun 15, 2026

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Patrick answers listener questions about conscience at Mass, spiritual risks in entertainment, and the real meaning of retirement for Catholics, sparking reflections on guilt, purpose, and virtue later in life. Old routines, difficult conversations, and the quiet moments between faith and uncertainty pulse throughout.

Les (email) - Should I continue doing something if my conscience keeps bothering me? (00:42)
Michael (email) - As adult Catholics, don’t we bear the responsibility in getting ourselves catechized by attending Mass, reading scripture and other spiritual books, including familiarizing ourselves with the catechism of the Catholic Church? (05:39)
Ruben - Where does the Church stand on fantasy and spell-casting elements of certain board games (for ex. dungeons and dragons) (12:09)
Joseph - Does the Church have any teachings on retirement? It is not in the Bible, so was this just a culture idea? Should we retire? (19:32)
Christian - What are things I can do to help deepen my faith and come into the Catholic Church? I was raised non-denominational. (31:58)
Catherine - I continued working for my daughter's accounting business instead of retiring. I was making too many mistakes and realized it was best for them to find younger accountant. (39:31)

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