The Patrick Madrid Show

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The Patrick Madrid Show: May 27, 2026 - Hour 3 May 27, 2026

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Patrick guides listeners through questions on Catholic teaching, from private revelations, true Church authority, to what happens to souls who never heard the Gospel, like ancient Aztecs. He talks to folks returning to faith amid family challenges, the nature of mortal sin and personal struggle, and gives compassionate counsel to an aunt wrestling with her godchild’s abortion, balancing mercy and truth.

The Problem with Private Revelations (00:31)
Grayson (12-years-old) – I’m baptized Catholic, but my parents put me in a Lutheran School. I’m trying to convince my parents to get back to Catholic Church. (07:06)
James (10-years-old) - What happens to the people that were not taught God’s word? Where do they go when they die? (11:12)
Alonzo - A priest on retreat said mortal sin is very rare. Is that something taught in the faith? (20:56)
*Jennifer - My niece, who is also my godchild, had an abortion last week and I am going to get together with her to talk to her about it. I need advice on what to say. (28:46)
Julie - You advised us to pray for the faith lives of our kids and we did. Our son-in-law entered the Church this past April! (36:32)
Emily – Do we believe in the same God as Muslims? (46:22)

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 26, 2026 - Hour 1 May 26, 2026

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Patrick opens by bringing artificial intelligence into sharp focus, referencing Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical and its stark warning against techno-pride and corporate overreach while championing human dignity shaped in God’s image. He fields tough questions on legalism, confession, and the conscience, never shying from the uncomfortable edges of parish life, from irksome priests to schism brewing in the headlines. Even simple moments, like enduring a noisy movie companion, become lessons about discomfort and grace woven into daily faith.

Encyclical Letter Magnifica Humanitas by Pope Leo XIV (00:46)
Mike - Can you become too dogmatic or legalistic? 30% of Catholics go to confession but the other 70% don't. (11:09)
The SSPX has announced the names of four priests to be consecrated bishops on July 1 at its seminary in Switzerland. (22:18)
Kent - Do we maintain our memories when we die? (26:19)
Mary - When is it okay to admonish your priest in a brotherly way? Is it ever okay to speak up if the Pastor is pushing people away from the church to seek other parishes? (31:27)
Cyrus at the movies

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 26, 2026 - Hour 2 May 26, 2026

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Patrick answers questions about papal visits, confession timing, emotional revivals, and the wild world of kids and movies. Listeners call in with their own tangled experiences and sharp questions, drawing out honest answers about tradition, spiritual hunger, and practical church advice. Conversations swirl around balancing truth and emotion, recognizing goodness in unexpected places, and staying grounded when culture tugs in every direction.

Teresa - Is Pope Leo planning on coming to the USA? (00:57)
Carol - My father-in-law would say that every priest has a gift and you just need to find out what that is. (05:51)
Patrick shares a couple of emails in regard to accepting the people or things that are annoying
Aaron - Can Catholics go to non-Catholic healing events? (13:37)
Audio: “Did you realize it was an R rated movie when you took your child to see it?” Alien 1979 - https://x.com/TheCinesthetic/status/2058998742506954766?s=46 (24:05)
Joe – Who wrote the Glory to God prayer at mass? What do they mean by “Jesus, you alone are the holy one?” (31:13)
Sandra - What is considered a reasonable time to be in confession so that others have a chance to receive the sacrament too? (37:27)
Emma - I think tent revivals can help people get out of a funk and push them in the direction of repentance and Jesus. (41:31)
Joanna – Is there any truth to the Black Jesus from or is this just a tall tale? (46:04)
Pat – Can you recommend a good saint book appropriate for younger readers? (48:01)
Mariana - What is a good gift for me to give my brother for his confirmation? (50:08)

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 26, 2026 - Hour 3 May 26, 2026

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Patrick answers listener questions that range from handling miscarriage remains and finding comfort through faith-based memorials, to grappling with whether objective morality can exist apart from God, bringing Christian apologetics into sharp focus. He shifts to practical observations, highlighting a socialist mayor’s Starbucks boycott backfiring as investment flows elsewhere, the high cost of youth sports pressuring family life and Mass attendance, and muses on happiness with echoes from Jack La Lane. Scrutiny falls on aspects of Catholic ritual like baptismal exorcism prayers, the all-encompassing nature of the Holy Trinity in adoration, and why the Church treats Marian apparitions differently, with spiritual priorities threading through every exchange.

Andrea - I recently had a miscarriage. What are the next steps according to the Catholic Church? (00:33)
Landon - Does Evolution explain conscienceless and human morality? (03:17)
Seattle's socialist Mayor's comments urging a Starbucks boycott backfire big time (18:22)
Audio: Jack La Lane in 1966 – People don’t smile anymore - https://x.com/its_The_Dr/status/2057474678738854348/video/1?s=46 (21:56)
Sam – The Church helped us through two miscarriages (27:29)
Preston (email) – Pope Leo: “Having a personal mobile device at too early an age and using it without adult supervision can exacerbate young people’s vulnerabilities, foster addiction and expose them to isolation, bullying and cyberbullying, as well as to pressures to share intimate images or sensitive information." (37:38)
Youth sports is now $40 Billion industry (40:02)
John Paul - In adoration, is God the father present with Jesus in the monstrance? Also, why is the Church “afraid” of talking about certain apparitions? (44:21)

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 25, 2026 - Hour 1 May 25, 2026

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Patrick opens the show with listener questions about Catholic godparent requirements, moving briskly from canon law details to the deeper commitment such roles demand and voicing concerns about mixing faith traditions. Wedding memories surface as he talks about personal choices and statistics on marriage costs and divorce, suggesting that less spending might actually safeguard happiness. Patrick transforms angry listener emails into punk-inspired songs and wraps with practical reflections on pets, blessings, family, and Church teaching, creating a lively blend of humor and insight.

Chelsea (email) – Who can be a godparent? (00:41)
Mike (email) - At the time of becoming a godfather, I was not confirmed. I am not confirmed. Is there anything I need to do?
Patty – The Orthodox church gives all the sacraments together and they seem strong in the faith, so should we be following their lead? (11:04)
Invest in a Marriage not in a wedding - https://x.com/farmgirlcarrie/status/2048783138210611422 (21:35)
Patrick and Cyrus share a couple of Nasty Gram letters that they turned into songs (39:09)
Joanne - That was the best 2min of the morning show, turning negative email into a positive thing. (47:47)
Efrank - Is it legal to spiritually prepare animals in a pet cemetery, such as putting holy water on them and other things to prepare their body for death? (49:13)

(Originally Aired on 04-28-2026)

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 25, 2026 - Hour 2 May 25, 2026

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Patrick answers bold questions from callers, draws out wisdom on why the Church is called the Bride of Christ, reflects on the mystery of the Tree of Knowledge, and unpacks the rationale for infant baptism. Along the way, he weaves real-life stories about weddings and their expenses, even noting how modest celebrations often last longer in memory and in marriage. Ever the entertainer, Patrick reads complaint emails about tacos and transforms them into music, blending humor with genuine conversation.

Scott - The Church is referred to as the bride of Christ but also referred to as Christ Body which is a man's body. Is the Church male or female? This sems to be a contradiction. (00:42)
Women and Ordination by Joyce. A. Little, Ph.D - https://media.christendom.edu/1987/08/women-and-ordination/
Britney - Why did God create the tree of knowledge in the Garden of Eden? (11:27)
Grace - There was a home wedding between a Jewish person and a Catholic and they got special permission from the bishop. The marriage lasted 45 years and it is still going on. Also, who is Saint Leo? (17:56)
Richard - We just got our two infant children Baptized. We had to wait because of adoption papers. When we talk with our non-Catholic friends, they will ask why we waited if we believe as Catholics that infant baptism should happen right away. How should I respond? (26:57)
Patrick and Cyrus share a couple of Nasty Gram letters that they turned into songs (35:59)
Jennifer (email) - The High Cost of Marriage (45:13)
Karen (email) - I wanted to get married in a place that was a little expensive

(Originally Aired on 04-28-2026)

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 25, 2026 - Hour 3 May 25, 2026

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Patrick begins with mariachi banter and Taco Tuesday antics, blending playful music with humorous listener feedback, before shifting into heartfelt stories of catchphrases and daily faith. He reads messages about noisy Mass-goers, extraordinary parish fees, oddball breakaway churches, and field calls where listeners recount walking out of services or grappling with moral confusion in their congregations. Encouragement and wit spill out as Patrick fields everything from parenting to parish politics, always keeping laughter and a sense of holy purpose at the center.

Patrick shares some of the MANY emails coming in from folks who love the Nasty Gram songs
Mark (email) - I had an upsetting experience at mass today and I was hoping for your perspective (06:32)
Ed - I went to a mass where they said John Paul II was the antichrist and I walked out too. Is it okay to talk politics and faith? (16:04)
Nathan – Is the Palmarian Catholic Church in Spain a valid church? (19:25)
Jesus – Do you have any tips on how to stay focused with distractions during mass? (25:04)
Phyllis - Priest at mass said he hoped that cops will stop killing black people. Many people left after that. (30:59)
Tom - I'm not Catholic and I’m disturbed by the sexualization of children. What can we do when it seems like clergy are on board with this in certain Christian sects? (39:27)
Gabriela – Do you have advice for keeping my kids catholic when they grow up. Where do I start? (48:28)

(Originally Aired on 04-28-2026)

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 22, 2026 - Hour 1 May 22, 2026

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Patrick welcomes listeners into a whirlwind conversation about artificial intelligence, sparking reactions to Elon Musk’s bold predictions and candidly questioning the consequences for human purpose, work, and relationships. Unexpected calls reference pop culture, raise concerns about machines rewriting history, and wonder aloud what happens if robots take over everyday chores. As the dialogue accelerates, Patrick probes whether people will embrace robots or fiercely protect the messy beauty of real life.

Audio: Elon at Davos, Within a year AI will be smarter than any human being - https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2014424307900850512?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (00:19)
Audio: Elon, “In the future, the robots will make so many robots, that they will actually saturate all human needs - https://x.com/cb_doge/status/2014400490424173041?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (05:19)
Audio: Elon, "You don’t actually need school to learn anymore – https://x.com/ianmiles/status/2014322727205679426?s=20 (11:28)
Reba - What is to stop AI taking over all of humanity? (13:54)
Stacy - I think we need community with each other, and I think robots taking care of our elderly will only make loneliness worse (21:58)
John - My wife has a severe gluten allergy and can’t receive low gluten host. She can receive the precious blood but our priest doesn’t want to resume giving it. What can I do? (25:17)
John - My concern is that AI is only as good as the input. I think the vast majority of people working on AI will make it liberal based, and it will be socially to the left. I’m also concerned it will be godless. (28:58)
Jackie - I think we need to interact with humans and not robots. (34:19)
Miles - Who will pay for individuals being able to access AI and how will we deal with things like credit scores? (42:49)
Lourdes - I caught a student cheating using AI and she got everything right. I gave her a failing grade for cheating. However, after that I let students do it because they had to read. I followed this person's career and she still did well in life. (44:11)
Esmeralda - Did you ever see the series Apocalypse? I see that this is happening. (47:37)
Courtney - I want a Robot. If we are going to have a robot in our house, she needs to agree with us. She will help us have more family time. (49:26)

(Originally Aired on 03-18-2026)

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 22, 2026 - Hour 2 May 22, 2026

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Patrick answers uncomfortable questions that demand clarity and real answers about family dilemmas surrounding IVF and awkward moments at Mass. He speaks straight, whether addressing baptism without parental consent, why Catholics shouldn’t receive communion in Methodist services, or confronting end-of-life trials with medical decisions. Every call sparks his candor and keeps the conversation both grounded and utterly unpredictable.

Email - What is the best response to a relative who is excited to tell you that her daughter and husband are going through IVF and they have three embryos? (01:15)
April - Why isn't there any historical evidence for Jesus outside of the Bible and Christian literature? (10:01)
Judy (email) - There are several times during mass when people hold their hands facing up and then go even higher with their hands. I wonder where that came from and what you think. (15:28)
Jim - IVF does affect medical workers too. Our sonogram technician was shaken because she said people decide which babies live and which ones die. (20:53)
Rebecca - I grew up Catholic and my grandmother was Methodist, but they celebrated Communion. Was it ok for me to take Communion with them? (23:15)
Anna - Does a grandparent have the authority to get grandchild baptized without parent's approval? (29:01)
Patty (email) – Are you not aware that OCIA programs are flourishing? (33:21)
Talina - Who created God? (35:05)
Angie - My brother-in-law is declining and we are doing extraordinary means to keep him alive. Is it ok for us to stop medication. (44:08)

(Originally Aired on 03-18-2026)

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 22, 2026 - Hour 3 May 22, 2026

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Patrick responds to heartfelt listener questions about Catholic teaching, including faith and works, the fate of unbaptized infants, extraordinary medical care, and personal experiences at healing masses. His mix of scriptural insight, compassion, and candid conversation with Cyrus results in authentic exchanges, there’s compassion for the uncertain, clear explanations when doctrine feels confusing, and encouragement for those walking through grief or doubt. In the mix, Patrick reminds listeners that trust in God’s mercy and a practical approach to Catholic life matter as much as answers do.

Joe – What is Eternal Life? Also, I don't see why the Church would be against grandma baptizing the baby. (01:54)
Colleen - Is laying on of hands, including in the Charismatic Renewal, ok? (11:32)
Teri - I want to make a comment about being slain in the Spirit. I used to be so against it and only the Holy Spirit can take you. It was the most peace I ever felt. (17:58)
Kevin - My dad was in a Catholic hospital. He asked the priest if he could receive the Anointing of the Sick. The priest said no because he was Episcopalian. Could I request Masses for my father? I found out he was conditionally baptized as a Catholic. (24:11)
Rob - What is the Catholic understanding of works and grace? (36:04)

(Originally Aired on 03-18-2026)

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