The Patrick Madrid Show

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The Patrick Madrid Show: May 01, 2026 - Hour 2 May 01, 2026

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Patrick welcomes callers wrestling with Catholic teaching on salvation at life’s end, marriage validity, blessings, and why the Catholic Church holds primacy over Orthodox communities. Questions about belief in the Eucharist and heartfelt appeals for better catechesis pulse through the conversation, with stories from once-skeptical converts interspersed with plainspoken, sometimes urgent advice. The message in every exchange: keep going, seek truth, and remain open to unexpected grace.

David - My brother passed away. Were my sister's prayers for him enough to get him into heaven? (03:24)
Mary - Can people bless other people without having a religious background? (13:57)
David - How do you know that the Catholic Church is the one, holy, and apostolic Church and not the Orthodox? (20:45)
Erin - Why can't we modify the Creed to include belief in the Eucharist? (31:24)
Ralene - Seeing a lack of faith in the Eucharist has been hard for me to watch. I am in adult religious education. I don't think an Ecumenical Council will help. I think we need better religious education. (39:38)
Audio: He said he feels like he’s been lied to. Then he went to 5 different Catholic churches. - https://x.com/BillArnoldTeach/status/2049634311268421729?s=20 (45:35)
Audio: Young woman was trying to convert a Catholic, instead she converted - https://x.com/BillArnoldTeach/status/2050027755610505669?s=20 (47:50)

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 01, 2026 - Hour 3 May 01, 2026

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Patrick begins with the unexpected: the King of England appearing in rural Virginia and mingling with folks from Christendom College, sparking musings about encounters with royalty and humor about what anyone would say. He moves between stories of dramatic conversion—like Michael Knowles fielding classic Protestant questions with clarity—and calls from listeners reporting everything from guardian-angel warnings about brain tumors to vivid moments of spiritual nudging. Conversations tumble from the value of early sacraments to practical struggles with faith and teaching, all filtered through Patrick’s characteristic warmth and curiosity.

King Charles visits Christendom College (00:50)
Audio: Michael Knowles explaining salvation when asked if he knows where he will go when he dies - https://x.com/CforCatholics/status/2050019839293706545?s=20 (06:32)
A woman heard voices telling her she had a brain tumor ‪— and scans confirmed she did - https://www.livescience.com/health/diagnostic-dilemma-a-woman-heard-voices-telling-her-she-had-a-brain-tumor-and-scans-confirmed-she-did (11:04)
Aaron - I am seeing the fruit of young people receiving all the sacraments. (19:24)
Clay – Thank you for being a big help to me (29:43)
Sue - I didn't hear voices, but something was nagging me to get an endoscopy. They found something. I think it was the Holy Spirit giving me a nudge. (36:52)
Valerie - Thank you for all that Relevant Radio does. I just converted to Catholicism and love what Relevant Radio has going on. (41:06)
Elly - My niece is not Catholic and used to drink a lot and ended up in the hospital. She went into a coma. When she recovered, she called me and said that she saw a hand. She believes that it was God. She stopped drinking because of this. (42:47)
Mary - I am new to the Catholic Church after 7 years. What is the history of the type of bread that we use for the Eucharist? (45:35)

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 30, 2026 - Hour 1 Apr 30, 2026

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Patrick opens with a listener’s raw question about whether animals have souls and a place in heaven, reflecting on classic Catholic teaching and insights from Aquinas and Augustine. He answers calls about resurrected bodies, incense at Mass, saging offices, and the spiritual usefulness of suffering, weaving stories, doctrine, and real-life doubts together in unexpected ways. Ordinary faith and grief come face-to-face with theology, ritual, and the curious details of daily life.

Kathryn (email) - Do animals have souls? (01:36)
Greg - Why are our physical bodies necessary after we die? (20:57)
Faith - Eileen George was taken up into heaven and Jesus showed her the pony she had as a child. There are animals in heaven. (28:50)
Claire (email) - Thank you for all you do, for your compassion, empathy and your sincerity when responding to Shelly (during yesterday’s show). (31:23)
Aimee (email) - At times I even find myself associating suffering with holiness in a way that makes me question if I’m missing something spiritually. (33:18)
Teresa (email) – My boss is using sage in our shared workspace (38:31)
David (email) - Would it be better to not attend daily mass at all than to arrive to mass late or leave right after communion? (44:05)
Todd - I own multiple spas and we burn sage, but we don't burn them for occult reasons. We use it for aroma. (48:23)

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 30, 2026 - Hour 2 Apr 30, 2026

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Patrick welcomes listeners with pressing questions about Catholic family life, confronting topics like political influences in Catholic schools, preserving childhood innocence, and whether yoga should play any part in a Catholic’s day. He fields calls with practical, faith-rooted answers, sharing stories from his own childhood and exploring the tough choices parents and grandparents face as modern challenges creep into classrooms. Thoughtful advice and honest discussion await anyone seeking clarity on raising faithful kids today.

Magda (email) – My daughter’s Catholic school religious teacher is bringing up politics and pushing liberal agendas (01:09)
Maria - Should we be telling our kids that children don't commit mortal sins? (09:08)
David - Liberal teachings and life have always been part of everyday life. (15:57)
Sandra - I heard you mention yoga. My instructor is now injecting things about the divine in the lessons. Should I continue to go? (23:08)
Elizabeth - During mass, the priest says, 'in union with Leo our Pope'. If a priest is offering Mass in Rome, what does he say and what does the Pope say? (31:50)
Laurie - I feel like the woman unhappy with class teaching should know that if it is the school's curriculum she should call the bishop. If this is just one teacher, then she should tell the principal. (34:38)
Susan - I disagree with caller who says liberalism is not taught. My friend's grandchild’s teacher said that her son could marry another boy. (37:39)
Denise - My daughter's girl has a teacher who told her that boys can marry boys and girls can marry girls. My daughter refuses to tell me should I ask my granddaughter. (44:40)

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 30, 2026 - Hour 3 Apr 30, 2026

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Patrick welcomes listeners into a mix of raw stories and real questions—grief after decades of marriage, struggles with overwhelming sadness, queries about predestination and Church traditions, even concerns about Catholic schools and modern practices like yoga, all swirling together with advice grounded in faith. He guides callers through sorrow, confusion, and faithfulness, answering pain with hope and confusion with clarity.

Carol - Was there a Lilith before Eve? (01:43)
Christina (email) - I’m not bowing to the Priest!! I am bowing to the crucifix the way we bow at the name of Jesus in the Gloria. (04:36)
Jay - I just got hired as a counselor for a summer camp. How should I deal with pornography and sexual topics? How do I address this as a counselor? (07:51)
Teresa - How can I overcome overwhelming sadness because of the loss of my husband? Can I pray to my husband? (12:35)
Suzanne (email) - I quit my yoga membership (18:58)
John (email) – Pilates is a good alternative to yoga (19:53)
Paul (email) - Do parish priests know what’s going on in their own grade schools? (20:38)
Kitty - I am 89 and my husband passed away 3 years ago. I’ve been in a very deep depression since then. (21:45)
Valerie - Receiving the Eucharist every day has helped me ever since I lost my husband. (29:44)
Jennifer - I am a younger widow and have gone through the grief process too. Going to church was the best healing I had. I also had children as a widow and changed my career. This blessed me so much. (32:44)
Joe - What does the Catholic Church believe about Predestination? (36:53)
Mary - Can I have priest come to my home to do a blessing? I have an adult special needs person I take care of. (43:09)
Joe - How much free will do we have when God bestows us with mystical gifts like the stigmata, etc? (47:31)

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 29, 2026 - Hour 1 Apr 29, 2026

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Patrick answers live listener questions about spiritual risks of secondhand finds, the nuances of holy water, and how demons interact with objects, then pivots to concrete parenting strategies for emergencies, sometimes recalling vivid childhood rituals and the importance of preparing children’s faith as much as their physical safety. He offers reassurance to a mother concerned for her profoundly disabled son’s sacramental journey, pausing over the Church’s compassionate flexibility. Stories of faith abroad, haunted embassy housing, and personal transformation through Catholic radio unexpectedly intertwine, guiding the hour into personal and collective reflection.

Rosa - I buy second hand items and I worry they might be possessed; do I need to get them blessed? Also, it seems like Holy Water, that everyone is touching, might be dirty. (00:55)
Chris - How do I prepare my kids for emergencies? (09:49)
Jose - Do we have to go to funerals or visit the cemetery? (18:19)
Loretta - Does the devil know the future for us? (23:14)
Tanya - I wanted to thank you for helping me come back to the Catholic faith. (28:59)
Peter (email) - I have fond memories of saying the "Angel of God" prayer every time we got in the car (37:12)
Carol - I am the mother of a son with special needs. I am concerned that my son may never be able to receive Communion. What can I do? (38:35)
Christine (email) – I am trying to find the St. Joseph Baltimore Catechism #3 for my teen who is getting confirmed (49:51)

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 29, 2026 - Hour 2 Apr 29, 2026

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Patrick guides listeners who are going through spiritual struggles, addiction, and grief, and answers questions about faith, trauma, and the mysterious troubles people face. Stories emerge, some raw with pain, others filled with gratitude for healing found in prayer or moments spent before the Blessed Sacrament, all while Patrick offers counsel on everything from finding the right kind of spiritual help to the value of the rosary in daily life. He responds to each heart’s cry with practical advice and steady encouragement, holding hope and truth steady even when the road is rough.

Paige - What is the ability of the devil to use people unwittingly to attack you? (00:39)
Shelly - One of your callers wanted the Church to pay for abuse scandal, and the Churches in California to close. I disagree with this. People need the Church. (19:12)
Claire - I am so grateful to Shelly. I have been a therapist for 30 years and have seen so many abuse cases. No amount of money will heal this. Forgiveness is necessary here. (30:30)
Hazel - My nephew passed away and wasn't Catholic. Can I put a Rosary in his casket? (36:35)
Christina - I find it helpful every morning to listen to Father Rocky recite the rosary with Maggie on the Relevant Radio app. (42:37)
Ron - I am divorced and am paying alimony. I am ready to retire and the chances are she won't get alimony when I retire. Is it morally irresponsible for me to stop working? (46:44)

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 29, 2026 - Hour 3 Apr 29, 2026

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Patrick answers a cascade of listener questions spanning holy water, blessings, rosary habits, church customs, communion practices, and the challenge of family sacramental struggles. With each call, he responds directly, clarifying traditions, debunking misconceptions, and offering practical advice rooted in Catholic teaching. Genuine curiosity meets clear, steady guidance on everything from receiving communion to etiquette in the Mass procession.

Jules - If I bless my home with Holy water is that better or worse than having the priest bless it? (00:48)
Sig - How were people in the Old Testament forgiven of Original Sin and got sanctifying grace? (06:11)
Ray - What do you say to people who say that 'Jesus didn't start a 'religion''? (08:37)
Emmitt - I teach my kids to interrupt their day to pray the Rosary. In regards to bowing to the priest, I thought we were supposed to bow because the priest is wearing vestments and that makes him another Christ. (15:03)
Bowing to the Priest at Mass? Not every reverent gesture is actually traditional - By Patrick Madrid - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/the-problem-with-bowing-to-the-priest
Michael - Kneeling to receive the Eucharist on the tongue. I want to do this but fear drawing too much attention to myself. Do I need to change churches? (23:17)
Phillip - My daughter wants to baptize her child in the Lutheran Church. Is that ok? (29:59)
Jose - My sister has been married legally for 10 years to a non-Catholic, and now she wants Holy Communion. What are her options? (33:22)
John - The devil didn’t lie when he said that we could become like gods. This bothers me. Can you explain this? (38:44)
Loretta – I put a Rosary App up to my mom's ear and she started praying it. (42:05)
Patrick in Hayword, CA - People always get down on their knees during Mass when the priest passes. What is the etiquette for that? (44:05)

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 28, 2026 - Hour 1 Apr 28, 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)

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 28, 2026 - Hour 2 Apr 28, 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

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