The Patrick Madrid Show

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The Patrick Madrid Show: January 07, 2026- Hour 2 Jan 07, 2026

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Listeners call with concerns over Eucharistic ministers, murmured conversations during prayer, hand gestures at Mass, and even applause after hymns, while Patrick addresses each with candor, encouragement, and practical suggestions—never shying from the tricky nuances of Church teaching or daily life.

Patrick shares a story about speaking at a parish when a Mormon gentleman came up to ask him about “the little curtsey” he did in front of the Tabernacle. (01:31)
Maria - I was invited to be a Eucharistic Minister, but I have reservations. I see things that are not right. Is it a sin not to do it? (07:45)
Cindy - I agree that it is sad that a lot of Catholics don't believe in the Eucharist. I had a dream that I was in Church and was seeing they were giving Communion to people and I saw the face of Jesus in the Eucharist. Why would I dream this? (15:46)
Dave - I love the reverence of the Eucharist, but when people do things like the 'unicycle' it can scare people away. I wish we were consistent with what the Church does. (17:58)
Linda - My kids used to say, 'We don't understand' why we have to dress up for Mass. (22:11)
John - I am a Eucharist minister. I do give a blessing. It is really not the person giving the blessing, as the blessing is really from God. It is just like saying 'God bless you'. (26:36)
Maria - People talking very loudly at Mass makes it hard to concentrate. Is it ok to tell people to be quiet? (37:26)
Fr. Mark (email) – There can be confusion about convalidation… (47:32)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 07, 2026 - Hour 3 Jan 07, 2026

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Patrick answers pressing questions about reverence and posture at Mass, and clears up confusion on blessings and tradition. He tackles misunderstandings around Vatican II, eating meat, and cultural customs while always centering the discussion on Christ and authentic faith. Listeners hear stories of everyday belief, gaining clarity and conviction in Catholic practice.

Laurie - I was listening to Relevant Radio before car wash and got my car wash free! (00:40)
Tony – The caller John said that he would bless people with the Eucharist in his hand, but he lacks authority. Lay people can't do this. (03:37)
C.J. – What do you mean, it has been wrong since 1970 to kneel to receive Communion? (06:58)
Cody - I have heard that the Our Father has to be prayed in Latin and that any priest or bishop who doesn’t pray it in Latin is a heretic. (15:02)
Cordelia (email) - My understanding (and I think a lot of others) was that the elderly gentleman caller this morning asked about simply kneeling to receive communion, and not about crawling on your knees all the way down the aisle to receive communion (which I agree would be a huge distraction) (21:34)
Amy - When we build an altar at a conference center for retreat, should we bow in reverence? (24:05)
Daniel - Is it appropriate to genuflect on one knee before receiving the Eucharist? (27:56)
Steve - Keeping our focus on Christ, we should make praising God primary and not our personal preference or input. You are trying to pick it apart from your experience. (32:21)
Joseph - I rejected a Hindu offering and the Hindu priest said I am a hypocrite. How do you respond to this? (36:05)
Karalee - Have you ever read “Revisiting Vatican II”, and what is your take on it? (45:05)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 06, 2026 - Hour 1 Jan 06, 2026

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Patrick answers honest questions about loss, addiction, and faith struggles, then shares practical Catholic resources. When challenged by critical feedback, Patrick stands firm while encouraging dialogue, blending heart and humor in exchanges about Catholic teaching, personal journeys back to the Church, judgment, and even Lourdes miracles. He offers clarity on purgatory and invites everyone to make use of the Relevant Radio app for deeper connection.

Marie (email) - To the person who needed to prove a death: they don't need a death certificate (which you have to pay for) but can get verification of a death at the state's Vital Statistics office--a simple copy of the page of the record book it was registered on. (01:58)
Ely (email) - I’m going through a hard time with an addiction I’m struggling with and I’m damaging my relationship with God. I am asking for your prayers to help me in this matter.
Sharon (email) - I don't agree with you for several reasons… (07:16)
Patrick in Trenton, NJ - A lady said to me about my black car with tinted windows, 'what do you have, a dead body in there?' Would this be considered judgmental? (15:12)
Joel - I disagree with Sharon. I think her premises are faulty. She led by saying that if you disagree with an entire room, you are not in love. But often times our position puts us at odds with the majority. (20:20)
Guilherme (email) - What is the “God Stream” or “Lord Stream”? (26:36)
Keith (email) – Are we are all going to purgatory and should we be going to confession daily? (36:03)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 06, 2026 - Hour 2 Jan 06, 2026

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Patrick welcomes listeners with prayer tips, answers questions about being lukewarm in faith, and unpacks the stories behind Church figures like Origen—touching on theology’s twists and controversies.

Maritza - What does it mean to be 'lukewarm'? (01:25)
Andy - Can you explain the controversy over Origen of Alexandria? Was he a heretic? (07:30)
Ava - Do you have a Substack account online or is someone impersonating you? (22:16)
Patricia - I am confused about the Nativity timeline. How and when did it all happen? (35:59)
Susan - What are your thoughts on healthcare sharing? (44:40)
Mark - Jesus did not know when the world would end, but my wife says He did know because he was Divine. Can you explain this? (48:50)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 06, 2026 - Hour 3 Jan 06, 2026

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Patrick explores faith, salvation, and church unity as Norman raises urgent questions about the absence of hell in sermons and struggles with returning to Catholic teachings. Raw stories surface—doubt, exclusion, moments of conviction, a longing for spiritual home—while callers probe honesty, forgiveness, and the search for truth beyond religious boundaries.

Norman - We always hear about the Good News in Church. Why don't we hear more about Hell? (01:20)
Dylan - How can the Catholic Church be a true Church when it has rejected me? (24:32)
Rose - I agree with Norman about the lack of sermons about Hell. Do you know about Malachi Martin? Also, there are so many books talking about transubstantiation. (41:01)
Crystal - Our Parish priest asks everyone to stand after receiving Communion. He says it is in the rubrics. Is this true? (44:57)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 05, 2026 - Hour 1 Jan 05, 2026

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Moving from news to heartfelt emails, Patrick shares no-nonsense advice for Catholics pursuing marriage in a hookup culture, recommending practical faith resources and candid stories rather than clichés. He throws in a sharp wake-up call about how digital habits erode lives, contrasting excessive screen hours with the value of one hour at Mass, pushing listeners to reassess where their attention truly goes.

Audio: Jack Ryan explains Venezuela - https://x.com/aristotlegrowth/status/2007597765808054492?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (04:10)
Audio: Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maria Corina Machado on Venezuela - https://x.com/stealthmedical1/status/2007365100794159510 (07:43)
Mia (email) - How do you recommend I approach dating in a world that prioritizes hook up culture? (10:19)
Joshua - What boundaries should I have with my girlfriend as she pursues an annulment? (19:00)
Jennifer (email) - Catholic Dating online works! I met my husband on a Catholic dating app. (25:01)
Matt (email) - St Therese of Lisieux's parents apparently met after answering a wanted ad in the local newspaper that St. Louis Martin had placed, the1700's version of an online dating app (this is later retracted in hour 2).
Myla (email) - My husband had multiple previous marriages, and he always get stumped when trying to apply for an annulment. Our parish priest wants proof of that death but when my husband called the state where his ex-wife lived, they wouldn’t release the death certificate to him because he was already divorced many years ago. How do we go about with that? (26:44)
Anne (email) - I have a question about monks who lived in hermitages who were not ordained who did not attend mass. Some of them were canonized by the Roman Catholic Church. If so, what about those who say their prayers at home for a period of time? (28:17)
Audio: Visualization of how much time an 18-year-old today will spend on his phone by the time he’s 90 - https://x.com/johnrich/status/2003671861050085621?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (41:31)
Audio: Social Media’s brainwashing effects - https://x.com/thesigmamindset/status/2007768720840519718?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (48:44)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 05, 2026 - Hour 2 Jan 05, 2026

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Patrick moves freely between theology, real-life anecdotes, and practical Catholic traditions—sometimes with sharp humor, sometimes with gentle clarity. Patrick keeps the pace lively while never losing sight of honest faith and relatable dialogue.

Email – Please don’t talk about British politics (00:47)
Matt (email) - It was Pope Benedict's parents that met through a want add, not St Therese' parents. My wife just texted me.
Jenny (email) – Is it a sin to celebrate the protestant timeline for Christmas? (04:19)
Dolores - A caller on Friday asked about the Hail Holy Queen prayer. Have you ever heard that Jesus is our mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope? (12:31)
Ronnie - According to the Old Testament, you couldn’t eat shrimp. Why were we not supposed to eat shrimp? (22:06)
Mike - What does the word 'Apologetics' mean? (32:11)
Jillian - If God gives us free will, is it futile to pray for someone's conversion? (35:50)
Sandy - What is the name of the Tom Clancy book? (44:39)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 05, 2026 - Hour 3 Jan 05, 2026

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Patrick answers questions from listeners about everything from the order of sacraments and returning to confession, to praying for healing and dealing with grief after loss. Conversations shift quickly: heartfelt moments with callers like Karen, who faces Alzheimer’s with faith, sit alongside advice for Jeff, who wonders about finding love again after his wife’s passing. Wisdom, warmth, and surprises fill the air as Patrick responds with empathy, candor, and genuine care.

Chandler - What is the typical sequence of the initiation sacraments? Can non-Catholics receive the sacrament of confession or communion? (00:29)
Karen - I have Alzheimer’s. How should I pray about this? (07:31)
Jeff - Can you recommend a good book for praying for a good wife? (17:51)
Mitsi (email) - Does Psalm 2:8 condone colonialism? (34:35)
Marcus (email) – What is the #1 most important difference between Catholics and other Christians? (37:38)
Maria - Is it ok for someone to fast from the Eucharist? (40:07)
Shella - The priest at my Church omits 'of me' during the consecration'. Is that okay? (45:27)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 02, 2026 - Hour 1 Jan 02, 2026

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Patrick welcomes a brand new year by sharing heartwarming updates about his family, including the growing number of grandchildren. He fields real-life listener questions about Catholic teaching on end-of-life decisions, prayer practices even in the midst of mortal sin, and the challenge of keeping interfaith friendships respectful without watering down the faith. Books, practical steps for spiritual growth, the meaning behind Marian prayers, and honest encouragement flow easily, blending candid wisdom with Patrick’s signature warmth.

Jeffrey (email) – We have a family member on life support. What is the Catholic Church’s teaching on end-of-life support? (04:45)
Frank - I have 20 grandchildren, and 39 great grandchildren. (14:28)
Javier – Is the efficacy of the sacraments dependent on the state of grace of the receiver? (17:36)
John Andrew – I have a protestant friend that I argue with religion about. Is there a way to keep them as friends? (27:04)
Danny – Why are there differences between the Hail Holy Queen prayer and what Jesus said about “I am the Truth, the way and the light”. (38:59)
Pat – I want to vent about people rushing through the prayers when saying the Rosary. How can we intentionally pray the rosary and other vocal prayers? (42:32)
Caroline – Do you have a suggestion for a good chronological Bible? (42:32)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 02, 2026 - Hour 2 Jan 02, 2026

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Patrick guides listeners through questions about returning to the Catholic Church, healing from addiction, and navigating confession after years away. He shares practical, sometimes unexpected advice—like tossing out smartphones to resist temptation—while weaving spontaneous memories of MTV and music videos into the conversation. Callers bring vulnerability, and Patrick meets them with gentle candor, shifting seamlessly from spiritual challenges to lighthearted cultural moments.

Jake (email) – What would it take to come home? (00:58)
Joe - I'm a recovery alcoholic; I am in the process of starting a local chapter within Catholics in Recovery. Can you share a little bit about this program? (12:40)
Noel - I have been struggling for a while with the sin of lust. How can I overcome it and deepen my relationship with God? (17:53)
Dan - Can you please share more information about Bishop Clemente? I have done my research about him, but I couldn't find more. (30:54)
MTV shut down the music video channel (39:07)
Mark - I was born and raised Catholic, and I got recently baptized in the Christian faith. I still believe in the Catholic faith. What are the differences between Catholics and Christians? (44:55)

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