The Patrick Madrid Show

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The Patrick Madrid Show: August 30, 2022 - Hour 3 Aug 30, 2022

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Patrick answers an email about purgatory, as well as questions from young listeners about the faith. He tackles concerns of philosophy about God existing before matter, and whether or not we should be watching anime

Email from David – Can the souls in Purgatory pray for us?
Les - Are you just making up what the world was like before creation? Agnostic and ready to talk
Charlotte - what is your opinion on anime cartoon work? is it okay to watch it?
Therese - What do all the people do in heaven?
Patrick Answers email regarding anger issues in a child
Noah - follow up - divorced and just became catholic - do I need annulment?
Evette - Priest stopped mass to reprimand people coming in late - what should I do? this bothered me
Denise - How do I defend Pope during WWII that he didn't go along with Nazi's?
Marie - Illustrator asking me to make pictures for tarot cards. is that okay?

Is The Catholic Church The One True Church? Aug 29, 2022

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Caller Jim asks why the Catholic Church is the one true Church.

Patrick gives a thorough explanation citing the Bible, Church Fathers, and historical facts to defend the Catholic Church as the one true Church.

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 29, 2022 - Hour 1 Aug 29, 2022

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Patrick Tackles the question of Predestination and our ability to exercise free will along with inquiries about baptism, the other sacraments and if Priests can administer them while in the state of sin.

Patrick answers an email from Jose
Scott - Does God control every event in our lives and the world?
David - I would like to give my opinion on the free will of humans. I believe the bible helps prove that humans have free will.
Email from Juan – Forgiveness of sins.
Lisa - Was baptized in Protestant church, Can I receive rest of the sacraments in Catholic Church?
Patrick - My mom is constantly using OMG - is this against the commandment?
Kevin - Was baptized in Protestant church, Can I receive rest of the sacraments in Catholic Church?
Jim - General confession - is that okay?
Emilio - If priests commit a sin can he give a blessing?
Nancy - follow up - i heard that general confession is integral to St. Ignatius and preparing for confession
Matthew - Is it a mortal sin to not 'make the ball into the basket' so to speak when it comes to marital intimacy?

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 29, 2022 - Hour 2 Aug 29, 2022

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Patrick Covers Catholic Teaching on properly conducting the marital act for couples, the importance of Marriage in the Catholic Church, and encourages us to pray for souls who have passed away through suicide.

Matthew (Continued) - Is it a mortal sin to not 'make the ball into the basket' so to speak when it comes to marital intimacy?
Evette - My daughter in college was given an ultimatum by her boyfriend to either date him or not be catholic - she took your advice and gave him the boot and is doing great. Thanks for all the advice!!
James - How to explain to Catholic who get married outside the Church that they need to have that blessed? What can I use from the bible or catechism?
Nancy - Is it wrong to pray for someone who has dies by suicide?
Jince - What is the difference between last rites and apostolic pardon?
Patrick reads email from Patricia
Patrick reads article - Is God punishing the United States of America?

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 29, 2022 - Hour 3 Aug 29, 2022

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Patrick gives his thoughts on and talks with callers about an article focused on God punishing America because of its moral failings, discusses literature on Purgatory and visits the prophecies at Fatima and the warnings which came from Mary.

Patrick reads article (Continue) - Is God punishing the United States of America?
Lorraine - Follow up on article - God doesn't consciously punishing but allowing natural consequences to happen
William - follow up on article - it seems disingenuous and I don't think we can trust it.
Anthony – Its not just America but the whole world is being punished - revelation and Pope Leo say so
Jessica - Breakdown of family is a big reason for the issues we have
Janine - we turned our backs on God and this is what happens
John - Sins are at the root cause of this and our country is calling it a 'right'. Repent and God can turn it around
Edith - What can we do about the division in our church. there are changes. not sure what I can do?
Bogean - Do you know about the book 'Get us out of here' about purgatory
Rose – we need to be sensitive to people who have family that committed suicide
Dave - Old Testament prophets are always warning repentance and we are still seeing that in today's world - we need to repent
Betty - Jesus gave this warning to St. Faustina - we should heed this

The Unbelievable Conversion Story Of The Woman Who Told Patrick Why She REALLY Hates The Catholic Church Aug 26, 2022

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Patrick shares a true story of the time when an ex-Catholic woman scolded him about the Catholic Church, but eventually revealed the true reasons why she hated the Church.

In a fantastic twist, that conversation that Patrick thought had ended in a complete disaster turned out to be the very thing she needed and resulted in her returning to her faith.

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 26, 2022 - Hour 1 Aug 26, 2022

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Patrick takes calls about student loan forgiveness

Steve - Why is everyone upset about student loan forgiveness? Is there a moral reason?
Patrick responds to an email from a mom who is distraught that her adult son is in a relationship that has pulled him away from the faith
Joe - I work in a college and loan forgiveness raises the price of education and future loan debt.
Scott - Government backed loans are the reason tuition and colleges had to be bigger to compete and that raised tuition
Albert - My wife and I did not put 'to death do us part' in our vows. She passed away, are we still married?
Teresa - It was difficult but we worked hard and paid off our loans for school. We are not jealous, but responsible.
Maryanne - Is it a sin to wish you were already in heaven?
Bo – Asking for guidance on entering the catholic faith

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 26, 2022 - Hour 2 Aug 26, 2022

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Patrick answers listener’s questions such as, what does a blessing do to an object, are there miracles or apparitions in other religions, and he shares the three activities that are the most beneficial for living a long life

Rich – The term “Mighty God” shouldn’t be in the bible
Fred – Do other religions talk about miracles or apparitions?
Jacob – What does a blessing do to an object?
Patrick shares 3 activities that are the most beneficial for a living a long life
CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen Admits Masking Stunted Her Toddler’s Social Development
Tim - Conflicted as a public school teacher with many issues and ideologies that I am being asked to have on my classroom. Should I quit or stick it out?
Rita - Is “Surprised by Truth” available as an audiobook?
Patrick recommends “The Hidden Manna” by James T. O'Connor
Larry – I often say, “ You can't practice Christianity without Catholicism because of the bible.” Is that a good argument?

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 26, 2022 - Hour 3 Aug 26, 2022

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Patrick answers listener questions such as; what is the difference between paradise and heaven; is makeup evil; and can I go to my daughter’s non-Catholic wedding

Joe - What is the difference between paradise and heaven?
Tom - What is the difference in whether Jesus had two natures in Church history?
Steve - What can I do when my bishop is allowing for gay marriages to be blessed by priests? Am I misunderstanding this?
Rachel – Is there a mystic understanding of cosmetics and their proper use? Can this be connected to mortal sin?
Roger – Thank you, Patrick. I went to confession after calling into the show last time.
Pat – My daughter’s wedding is this weekend and it’s not a catholic wedding. Can I go?
Misty - Do you have a book for dads in a small group?

Did Jesus Ever Speak Against Abortion & Homosexual Activity In The Bible? Aug 25, 2022

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Caller Tony challenges Patrick to explain why Jesus “never spoke about abortion and homosexual activity in the Bible,” claiming that He would have done so if they were really sinful.

Patrick explains how Jesus actually *did* teach forcefully on those issues.