The Patrick Madrid Show

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The Patrick Madrid Show: May 18, 2026 - Hour 2 May 18, 2026

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Patrick opens with a caller’s honest struggle about sustaining faith and character in environments that never quite align with Catholic convictions, offering advice that blends scriptural grit with lived wisdom. Conversations about the unchecked spread of AI and massive data centers quickly turn uneasy, sparking debate over their promises and the unseen costs shaping towns and families while ordinary life persists.

Josh - Is it a problem that I don't talk about my faith? (00:46)
Anne - We have 5 children involved in cybersecurity and AI. Pope Leo wrote about bringing Catholic teaching to industries. I am also concerned about data centers taking up land space. We were offered money for land. (15:01)
Maria - Data Centers take a lot of energy and I believe they raise electricity and they take up a lot of water. I think they could cause a drought. (24:42)
Joe - Why would Protestants care about the rapture? Why was the father of John the Baptist punished? (31:06)
Billy (email) – Is it wrong to take a photo of the Roses at the Basilica while going up for Communion? (39:42)
Jan (email) - Our parish has a priest who doesn't elevate the host and the cup, he doesn't distribute Communion, he doesn't genuflect when he walks by the tabernacle, he doesn't greet his parishioners after Mass, and worst of all, he doesn't like to hear Confessions so he very often refuses to do so.
Phil - Data Centers are on a closed-circuit system. It doesn't cause water pollution. (48:52)

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 18, 2026 - Hour 3 May 18, 2026

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Patrick welcomes listeners into candid conversations that jump from parish life and apologetics to raw, personal struggles with faith, sexuality, and Catholic teaching. He fields everything—children’s questions about darkness and light, the meaning behind the show’s theme song, honest doubts about cremation, and the pain of feeling alienated from the Church—offering compassion without dodging tough truths.

Sheryl (email) - There is nothing worth endangering our water supplies and power to the average working American, which is what these data centers will do! Some people are destroying our beautiful and fertile farmland and lessening the food supply to line their pockets. (01:30)
Mike - I am part of a weekly Protestant Bible Study and some of my family has been telling me I shouldn’t go because I am Catholic. What do you think? (02:11)
Charlie - What do you think of people who have fallen away from Church because of negative experiences from other Catholics because of sexuality and other topics? (08:25)
Larry – Can you describe the meaning behind your theme song, Move by Saint Motel? (25:24)
Tom (email) – Data centers will bring jobs
Doug – Lately, I noticed that the big issue people get hung up on is Catholics' treatment of gays. I keep hearing conversion therapy as a treatment. Does the Church do this? (32:10)
Xavier (9-years-old) - Did God make darkness? (40:35)
Mary - Our Church put up a Columbarium. When did Church teaching change on this? (46:21)

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 14, 2026 - Hour 1 May 14, 2026

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Voices come through with raw-lived experiences and deeply personal issues, prompting frank reflection on faith, responsibility, and perseverance in today's world. Moments of sharp advice, gentle encouragement, and honest wrestling with Catholic life ripple throughout the hour.

Joe (email) - On April 11, a fire broke out at the Carmelite Retreat House in Alhambra, CA. (01:03)
Jennifer (email) - Why are Holy Days of Obligation seem to be regionalized? (03:55)
Peter - What are spousal responsibilities to each other? If one spouse is refusing the other spouse, what kind of sin is that? (06:18)
Jerry - What is the Hebrew word for the Seder ceremony? (27:37)
David - My children are 6yo and 9yo. There is a kid at school talking about sex. How should I handle this? (31:52)
Molly - I think bad things happen at Catholic Schools too. (43:10)
Vincent - Is it ok to practice Yoga? One priest did yoga at this retreat. (47:29)

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 14, 2026 - Hour 2 May 14, 2026

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Special Challenge Match Hour!

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 14, 2026 - Hour 3 May 14, 2026

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Patrick answers questions with raw honesty, moving between callers wrestling with forgiveness, the Eucharist, and predestination, while keeping faith close to lived experience. Listeners open up about shaky relationships and spiritual setbacks, and Patrick responds with clarity that’s sometimes gentle, sometimes blunt, always anchored in Catholic teaching.

Chad (email) - I was raised protestant but had no faith whatsoever in my adulthood until a year or so ago. I'm trying to get clarification on Catholic teaching on predestination. I've heard the word "the elect" meaning those chosen by God to go to heaven. I have also heard that God doesn't want anyone "not anyone" to go to hell. So, isn't the whole world "the elect?" (01:37)
Andrew (email) - How would you help someone who has lost faith in Jesus due to tragic circumstances in their lives? (05:06)
Barb - Do any Protestants have the authority to consecrate the Eucharist? (15:03)
Nick - Can you explain more about predestination? Can you expound on working out salvation? (17:10)
Vince - Protestants accuse us of worshipping Mary. How can I explain Mary and devotion to her? How can a mere human be a mother of all on the earth? (22:09)
Chris (email) - Would God make a soul just to damn them to hell? (27:59)
Danny - I have been interested in the priesthood. Can you give me some guidance? (32:58)
Troy - What is the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation? (43:54)

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 13, 2026 - Hour 1 May 13, 2026

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Patrick opens the hour with prayer, launching day three of the pledge drive and inviting everyone to come together for a common $3 million goal. He fields raw, honest listener questions about Mass language, Eucharistic practices, temptation, and raising teens in the faith, blending stories, Catholic teaching, and even a listener’s homegrown song. Unscripted moments, laughter, and global gratitude tumble through the conversation as Patrick balances spiritual answers with urgent real-time fundraising.

Christine (email) - Does the church clean the cloth that is used to wipe the rim of the chalice in a special way if there is wine on it? (01:37)
Paul (email) - Can the ordinary Mass be in English and Latin? Why can't the Mass be celebrated this way? ((04:11)
Saul (email) – Why does God allow people to controlled by their lust? (05:19)
Yollie - Is praying in tongues from the Holy Spirit? I thought people were doing this but aren’t you supposed to understand what they are saying? (14:32)
Email - My fiancée (19F) and I (22M) were married in a civil ceremony performed by a ‘minister’ ordained under Universal Life Church that obviously lacked canonical form in a complicated affair that was the result of a lot of very difficult circumstances. This not-very-legitimate marriage was legally annulled after 65 days, as we both were not prepared for the reality of legal marriage. She is and was Catholic, I am in OCIA. It is my understanding that when a marriage is performed without proper form, the Catholic Church says no marriage occurred, and so we both should be free to move forward with matrimony in the Church. Do we need to mention our previously annulled marriage to move forward, or is it considered non-existent and therefore irrelevant to the discussion? (28:16)
Kelly (email) - I have a freshman daughter at a Catholic high school, and I recently learned that her sports team had a sleepover where alcohol and edibles (marijuana) were present and consumed. Should I let the coach know?
Jim (email) - Letter from management – Keep Going! (41:33)
Madeline (email) - Today's reading from Acts 17 says, "The God who made the world and all that is in it, the Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in sanctuaries made by human hands." This sounds to me like Jesus isn't present in the Tabernacle! What am I missing here? (42:45)
Barbara - My elderly mother brought the Eucharist home from Church. What should I do? (47:14)

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 13, 2026 - Hour 2 May 13, 2026

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Patrick opens the hour with prayer and jumps into real questions from callers—faith, the reality of suffering, how Catholic teaching responds to life’s messiness. Listeners raise everything from why Jesus chose the cross to whether animals can be in heaven; Patrick patiently explains, connects, and sometimes surprises with his clarity.

Henry - Is suffering a perfect gift to God? How should I understand this? (01:11)
Elly - What does it mean to carry the cross in our own lives? (07:31)
Debbie - If Lutherans don’t agree with us, why are their churches named after saints? (14:01)
David (email) - Do animals/pets go to heaven? (21:04)
Mac (email) - I am a teacher at an all-boys Catholic Highschool. I am aware of an instance whereby there was a desecration of the Holy Eucharist. It was in a Catholic high school that has secularized leanings. Is there a formal process to notify the "Church"? If so, what is likely to happen? Might there be an inquiry? (27:33)
Monica (email) - What is the on-line Catholic Faith course for beginners? (30:54)
Mary (email) – I need help showing my friend see how Scripture and Tradition work together. (37:51)
Angela (email) - Is it a requirement to bow before receiving Communion? (43:27)
Elisabeth (email) - I have decided to offer my fasting today and tomorrow for the success of your pledge drive.
Laura (email) – Was it okay to write a letter to Mother Mary and to leave it at a shrine? (48:16)

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 13, 2026 - Hour 3 May 13, 2026

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Patrick welcomes listeners as he responds in real time to questions about faith, Catholic tradition, and daily family struggles, moving from the nuance of pronunciations to the rawness of spiritual doubt. He fields heartfelt stories, explores the roots of religious commandments, and reacts to the friction caused by new cultural rules young parents set for grandparents, blending practical insight with empathy. In the midst of genuine calls for help and hope, Patrick weaves gratitude for supporters and highlights moments where radio truly changes lives.

Danny - Someone told me that we should only follow two of the 10 Commandments. (03:38)
Susan - If the entire Bible is a myth, what should I do? (13:59)
Todd – With our 1st grandchild on the way, our son and daughter-in-law set us a list of boundaries for the baby. How should we react? (28:15)
Sarah - Maybe the daughter-in-law went through something terrible, and this is her way of protecting her baby. My mom was very cautious of people kissing and hugging us. (42:26))
Anna - I noticed that the kids who were not allowed to touch anything got sick the most. (45:55)

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 12, 2026 - Hour 1 May 12, 2026

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Patrick takes calls that spin from curiosity about Mormon influence in “The Chosen” to questions on how Scripture fits into liturgy and when it’s right to stop helping a friend who keeps asking. Sometimes a moment is light, like a wish for fishing in heaven; sometimes it stirs with a listener’s return to faith through radio during grief. In the middle of it all, Patrick threads updates, sudden laughter, and sincere encouragement, never letting the hour drift into the predictable.

Win a 12-Day Pilgrimage with Fr. Rocky though Ireland, Scotland, and England! (01:06)
John Henry - Is it true that there are Mormon influences in the Chosen? (14:15)
Paul - Was the canon of scripture put together for the sake of the liturgy? (18:02)
Maria - How much help should I give someone before it is considered being taken advantage of? (27:24)
Bill - I am getting married. It is my second marriage after an annulment. We are not having Communion at our ceremony. How can I explain this to my family and put them at ease?
John - Are there no animals in heaven? Does that mean we can't go fishing in heaven? (41:33)
Jacob - What is the rite of the confraternity of the brown scapular? (45:02)

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 12, 2026 - Hour 2 May 12, 2026

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Patrick answers questions about brown scapular beliefs, Fatima, homebound ministry, and how to respond when a Mass feels more like a game show, blending sharp insights with his signature wit. Pilgrimage sweepstakes and doubled donations bring excitement and urgency, pushing Patrick's mission forward as callers open up, skeptics reflect, and laughter mixes with prayer.

Jillian (email) – Is it common for offerings to be left for the Blessed Mother at Mexican restaurants? (02:17)
Stewart - Are the confraternity of the brown scapular benefits legitimate? (05:14)
Patrick from Highland, NY – Can you explain the five promises Our Lady made at Fatima? (16:00)
Monica (email) – What was the free on-line course you recommended for Catholics at the " basic / beginners' level. (27:27)
Bill (email) - Is there a protocol to when the home bound minister receives the host from the priest? (30:31)
Lisa (email) - I work as a speech therapist and when I was in graduate school, I was assigned a client who was transitioning from a man to a woman. The goal of the sessions was to assist in altering his voice so that he sounded feminine. At the time I did not know the teachings of the church on this subject. I now feel I participated, if only for a short while, in a sinful situation. Is this something I should bring to confession now? (33:22)
Amber (email) - Are there different types of miracles taught in the Catholic faith or are these classifications made up? (39:14)
Tina - At mass they gave out a bracelet to make a wish for mothers. Is that ok? (41:54)
Email – Question about modesty (46:01)

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