The Patrick Madrid Show

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The Patrick Madrid Show: January 26, 2026 - Hour 1 Jan 26, 2026

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Patrick greets listeners with compassionate answers to questions about missed Mass, biblical mysteries, and personal faith struggles. He fields calls and emails covering everything from dinosaurs in Genesis to parishioner concerns about politics at church, weaving in remarks on Archbishop Hebda’s recent op-ed about immigration reform. Through empathy, wit, and clear references to Catholic teaching, Patrick keeps the conversation fresh and authentic.

Ann (email) – Is it a mortal sin to miss Mass? (00:48)
April - Why aren't dinosaurs and previous hominids not mentioned in the Bible? (04:27)
Letycia - How do I format a Litany if I want to write one? (06:51)
Laura (email) - Would you be concerned if your daughter's fiancé admitted to "fooling around" with both men and women when he was in college? He has been celibate for over a decade. They are both practicing Catholics. (11:07)
Rudy - How come Patrick Madrid doesn't know about Leviathan in the Bible when we talk about dinosaurs? (16:53)
Chandler (email) - Does the consistent testimonies of people saying they saw Jesus when they almost died (and had a near death experience) disprove purgatory? (20:00)
Amy (email) - After listening to your dismissal of lay persons, especially women, I just feel guilty being a Eucharistic Minister. (23:50)
Charley (email) - I've noticed different interpretations of Jesus' five most precious wounds. Not His physical wounds, but the symbolism behind His wounds reflecting these offenses. (31:31)
Genny (email) – Politics have entered my church. Should I consider a different parish for the sake of my family’s spiritual health? (38:23)
Archbishop Bernard Hebda - We Need Comprehensive Immigration Reform Now (44:15)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 26, 2026 - Hour 2 Jan 26, 2026

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Patrick opens the hour with a candid examination of faith colliding with immigration debates, propelled by a caller unsettled by a partisan homily. Throughout the hour, Patrick voices critical questions about the Church’s policies, voices from listeners who share raw accounts of their own immigrant journeys, and sharp disagreements about media coverage and government accountability. Clips from past presidents spark reflection as Patrick lays bare the tension swirling in parish life and challenges all sides to reckon with justice, reform and unity.

Terry - I live in St. Paul diocese. I went to a mass where the priest talked about dictators and kings. I thought this disrupted the congregation. I almost didn’t go up for communion. Do you have any thoughts? (00:37)
Audio from Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Joe Biden on the necessity of illegal immigration enforcement (11:39)
Michael - Is there a program at Church available to help women who have been divorced? (18:47)
Jose - Patrick I disagree. There were a lot of people protesting inhumane conditions. This is not true. (20:58)
Audio: Legal immigrant is enraged because people think she should have compassion on illegals who cheated the system - “you think that my taxpayer money that I work so hard for, my salary gets cut, you think that money should go to people who cheated the system and are here illegally being a criminal?! you think I should pay for their healthcare? are you out of your mind?!” - https://x.com/TONYxTWO/status/1973889822793069055 (26:03)
Erik - The people in Minnesota supporting violence are Marxists and same as those involved in Cristero War and they are trying to destroy the Catholic Church. (29:15)
Danny - I work in the Mexican Community who say that ICE doesn't detain them for that long and they are not as afraid as the news is making it out to be. News media is putting too much a magnifying glass on this. (35:31)
Griselda - Everybody wants legal immigration. People are being pulled off the streets, and this is why people are angry. (38:42)
Julia - I am a legal immigrant, and I have seen the struggle with the process. This is why I think we need reform. It is hard even for native English speakers. (46:45)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 26, 2026 - Hour 3 Jan 26, 2026

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Patrick pulls listeners into heated conversations around immigration enforcement, where legal realities and compassion collide through personal stories and sharp debates. He fields passionate calls about ICE raids, family histories, and how shifting politics drive emotions across the nation. Authentic perspectives and strong disagreements fill the air as Patrick threads questions of faith, law, and empathy in unexpected ways.

Patrick shares a batch of emails that have come in over the last hour in regard to the ICE protests in Minneapolis (00:35)
Rosendo - I don't agree with some things Jose said. Not sure that immigration has been the same. I saw my dad's struggles. He didn't cut corners. There were peaceful marches during Obama but not nationwide like it is now. (08:14)
Margareta - I want to take you to task for using the word lunatic. I live in assisted living and retired teacher. (16:48)
Eileen - I think there is a lack of empathy. Algorithms are shaping the narrative. (18:03)
Cyrus shares a couple of emails that have just come in (22:29)
Tim - You are not talking about the real issue. This is a revolution going on in Minnesota. You can't call this unnecessary. (25:40)
Patty - I appreciate that you allow diversity of opinions on your program. I think we do need reform of immigration. A lot of people get emotional over this. I am against illegal immigration. (33:54)
Annie - I am an immigrant to the US, and my parents took English classes and didn’t have government assistance. I feel strongly that we need to fix immigration and fighting in the streets is not the answer. (37:19)
Jeff - We have laws and those need to be abided by without exception. (42:22)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 23, 2026 - Hour 1 Jan 23, 2026

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Patrick opens the show by unpacking questions about corporal mortification, guilt, and penance, offering clear spiritual direction grounded in Scripture and tradition. He fields calls that spiral into questions of existence, the nature of life as a gift, scandal in the Church, the reality of temptation, and the anxious math of salvation, always returning to the mercy and providence of God. Honest, layered exchanges ripple through every segment as Patrick tackles faith’s thorniest dilemmas with warmth, candor, and sharp theological insight.

Ryan (email) - Is physical self-chastisement (corporal mortification) as a form of penance still acceptable if kept private and moderate? (01:39)
Sandra - God gives us life but knows if we will choose him or not. Why would he allow us to be born if we choose damnation? Is it a gift to be born? (12:50)
Justin – Trump is too aggressive with ICE and immigration. Also, why would God lead us into temptation? (20:42)
Marco - Do laicized priests have a path to reconciliation so that they can become priests again? (28:39)
Todd - I think this gentleman doesn’t know if the priest has repented of his sins or not. How can we know? We all sin. I think we shouldn’t say we feel scandalized. (38:58)
Mark - When we look at sports, the winner is the one that scores the most points. It seems more people will be in Hell than Heaven. This is problematic for me. Can you help me? (41:54)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 23, 2026 - Hour 2 Jan 23, 2026

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Patrick guides listeners through pressing questions about salvation, family tensions around communion, and the difficulties of annulments and returning to the Church after years away, offering both scripture and practical steps. Stories of animal psychics and children with unusual experiences stir up caution and straightforward honesty, as Patrick encourages seeking grace and clarity through faith rather than occult distractions. The hour surges with moments of hope and frank conversation, stirred by phone calls and shaped by solidarity with those marching for life.

Michael - What do you think of a wonderful man who is not Catholic? Will he make it to heaven? (01:14)
Fran - Do I need an annulment so that I am not separated from the sacraments? (07:53)
Jillian - Can Catholics use pet psychics and/or pet therapist? (20:35)
Kimberly - I had an invalid marriage outside of the Church. We didn't have children. He passed away. We had a deacon bless our marriage but my husband never got an annulment. Where do I stand? (25:08)
Susan - I have a granddaughter who is being told by a medium to develop her gifts. (42:52)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 23, 2026 - Hour 3 Jan 23, 2026

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Patrick welcomes listeners on a March for Life broadcast, exploring pro-life action, Communion questions, and the Catholic approach to marriage, often through real caller situations. He moves from scriptural analysis—like the temptation of Jesus and “only God is good”—to conversations on the effects of birth control and spiritual experiences in modern life. Support, clarity, and a touch of candor shape every moment, with Patrick encouraging authentic faith at every turn.

Lyn (email) - Regarding your conversation with Marco and the de-frocked priest - I was a little surprised that you didn’t caution him not to read on the Internet about his friend. (01:09)
Dusty - Can my Catholic wife take the Eucharist if I am not Catholic? Also, a question Matthew 5. (03:21)
John - How many babies does birth control kill per year and home many times does it fail? (11:27)
Barbara - I have been a Eucharistic Minister for years and I am considering receiving on the tongue. Should I step down from being a Eucharistic Minister because I don't want to touch the host? (19:14)
Paul - Why did Jesus say, 'why do you call me good, only God is good?’ (27:17)
Mary - My young daughter said she saw the ghost of my sister. I called a priest and he came to bless our house. All of it stopped. The Devil tempts us with familiar spirits. (32:53)
Patrick in Monterey, CA - There has been a lot of talk on this show about receiving Communion. What about St. Cyril of Jerusalem's guidance? (36:52)
George – Was the prostitute, Rahab, in the line of Jesus? (42:44)
Esmeralda - I received the Eucharist in the hand after the pandemic. I am scared to receive on the mouth because it fell out. What can I do? (44:31)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 22, 2026 - Hour 1 Jan 22, 2026

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Patrick shares how being a grandfather to 32 (and counting) shapes his understanding of the important bond between grandparents and grandchildren, weaving in personal traditions, childhood memories, and practical snack secrets involving Slim Jims and fruit snacks. He responds to callers’ stories about discipline, letting adult children develop their own parenting methods, and the surprises that come with family caregiving, while addressing everything from Mass translations to keeping faith traditions alive. Laughter, honesty, even a few debates spark throughout, as Patrick moves between heartfelt advice and the everyday realities of grandparent life.

Children who have strong, consistent relationships with their grandparents often experience better emotional wellbeing (01:01)
Mary - Have you ever had to correct your grandkids? For example, if they are going to hit another kid. (17:25)
Steve – We, as Grandparents, cut down a Christmas tree every year and make walking sticks out of the trunk and use it for the Walk to Mary. (22:47)
Cindy – It gets complicated when the grandparent is raising a grandchild. (25:25)
Kathy - Why did the name of Churches in my area change? (27:43)
Jessica (email) - How do you handle fights between grandchildren? (35:22)
Timothy - Before a priest became a priest, is it okay if he had a girlfriend or is that a mortal sin? (36:56)
Bill - Why did the Patriarchs of the Church in Jerusalem issue that statement about Christian Zionists? (42:01)
Robert - You were talking about Latin translations into English. I translate the Spanish into English. (46:35)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 22, 2026 - Hour 2 Jan 22, 2026

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Patrick explores why translations in church prayers matter, sharing thoughts on the differences between English and Spanish versions and highlighting the challenges of balancing accuracy with cultural resonance. As callers debate reverence, etiquette, and personal practices, discussions jump from the meaning of words to the subtle ways faith is lived in families and everyday choices. The conversation shifts unexpectedly, shifting from practical advice to deep reflections on belief, tradition, and language itself.

Patrick continues his conversation with Robert from the end of the last hour. Robert is asking about the importance of translations being as accurate as possible to the original Latin. (00:55)
Maritza - We need to be more careful what kind of Spanish we are using in liturgy. (10:06)
Marcy - What is your advice on talking to my father who is not religious? I want him to convert and think about his immortal soul and get him into the Church. (20:17)
Bill – Can you give a rundown on proper etiquette in Church? (28:15)
Joseph - Romans 6 says we are dead to sin. What is the difference between original sin and being dead to sin in Christ? (39:27)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 22, 2026 - Hour 3 Jan 22, 2026

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Patrick fields listener calls exploring everything from the quirks of Latin and Spanish translations in Catholic tradition to personal stories of family genetics and the odd surprises that pop up in RCIA. He considers questions about prayers, confession, annulment, purgatory, and even warns about the dangers of the occult, weaving serious advice with bursts of humor and pop culture nods. Conversations zigzag with unexpected warmth as Patrick jokes about Wham! albums while breaking down Catholic doctrine and practical faith questions.

Robert - I taught Latin for many years. There are words in Latin that don’t exist in English and the same with all languages. In English, we have articles that don't exist in Latin. We need to add them in where we think they belong. (01:15)
Pat - I think Las Nuevas is more of an idiom. I am not sure which is correct and if Las Nuevas has a religious context. (05:30)
Jose - I know you come from an ethnic mixed marriage. How did you and your siblings come out as far as complexion? (08:39)
Natalia - What about the use of language in certain prayers? (12:21)
Sammy - My sister said that Purgatory is not in the Bible. She wanted to know why she had to go to a priest for Confession. (21:11)
Greg - I have a question about an annulment. My brother got a girl pregnant before getting married. Wouldn’t Confessing fornication be grounds for an annulment? (30:11)
Michael – Has Cyrus translated WHAM! lyrics into Latin? (37:10)
TC - I believe that occult practices are an invisible addiction. Is there anything in the Bible that we can use to turn spells back on people who cast them? (38:33)
Sophia - My mom has been away from the Church. Is it possible for her to go to Confession without OCIA and can she receive Communion? (46:41)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 21, 2026 - Hour 1 Jan 21, 2026

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Patrick shares a list of how people can slip into being accessories to others’ sins—using a fast-paced blend of his own teenage mishaps and practical moral examples. Callers like Jenny and Alonzo prompt Patrick to share stories about parenting, faith, and Church law.

9 Ways of being an accessory to someone else’s sin - https://x.com/MrCasey62/status/2013264696783057226?s=20 (03:13)
Jenny - Growing up, did you do the same with your children, or did you do some things differently? (20:17)
Alonzo - My wife and I got married outside the Church. How do I get my marriage convalidated? (36:20)
Efrank - Since the year of the Jubilee is over, is the spiritual life of Catholics affected in a negative way? (49:22)

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