The Patrick Madrid Show

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The Patrick Madrid Show: August 28, 2026 - Hour 1 Aug 28, 2026

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Patrick takes listener questions on everything from cremation and relics to the practicalities of annulments and maintaining gratitude within parish life, all while weaving in scriptural roots and clear, approachable Catholic teaching. He answers with straightforward advice for handling marriage complexities, faith discussions with non-Catholic family, and screening media for kids, offering his own reflections as a practicing Catholic. Plentiful encouragement and real-life examples flow throughout, with the conversation shifting swiftly from doctrine to day-to-day encouragement and resources.

William (email) - Would the Church have a mass for the deceased if they knew the ashes we not going to be interned but spread out somewhere? (00:59)
Jim (email) - As a resident of Massachusetts and a member of Massachusetts Citizens for Life I want to thank you for standing up for the unborn, especially in light of the recent legislation passed in the Commonwealth. Thank you for speaking so clearly and directly about the barbaric and unthinkable act of ending the life of a fully developed unborn baby. You courageously shed light on the gravity and magnitude these actions have on those perpetrating them including Governor Healey. I pray she listens to your show, but wouldn't count on it. Maybe one day! (02:30)
Angela (email) - Listener responses unfairly implied the woman wanted recognition for her generous gift rather than a simple thank-you for an act of kindness, a courtesy priests should model and that I, too, have been denied.
Miriam (email) - 1. I believe you've previously said that there will be food in heaven. But will we get hungry? I assume we won't, but if we don't, will the food taste as good to us as it would if we were ravenous? 2. Christ was a Jew. But at any point in time did He become a Christian? And if so, when? And if not, why not?
Rodney - What Scripture supports spreading saints body parts around as relics? (11:46)
Antoinette - They are building a Mormon Church adjacent to my backyard. Can I put a Relevant Radio banner on my fence. Would this be a good idea? (19:37)
Margie - I was married in the Church, got divorced and did not get an annulment. My second husband passed. Priest said I didn't need annulment. Is this true? (23:50)
Tom - My wife was married outside of the Church. Do we need an annulment? (26:52)
Kevin (email) – What is a good resource for screening kids’ books through a Catholic lens? (38:23)
Molly - Can we pray the Rosary and make our own mysteries up? Is that a sin? (41:46)
Lucas - I went through the annulment process last year and wanted to encourage people that it is worth it. (43:41)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 28, 2026 - Hour 2 Aug 28, 2026

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Patrick moves through questions of faith, morality, and the unsettling intersections of Catholic tradition and modern confusion—grappling with everything from Islamic symbols on Catholic gravestones to the troubling logistics of in vitro fertilization and the subtle manipulation wafting through social media campaigns against data centers. He considers the uneasy presence of convicted criminals on parish grounds and peels away the surface of everyday choices, whether in entertainment or in regular Confession, tracing each back to conscience and personal responsibility. Quietly, beneath it all, Patrick threads a sense of urgency: stay awake, stay honest, keep questioning even when comfort tempts retreat.

Mary (email) - A headstone appeared next to my brothers in a Catholic cemetery with the Islam symbol of a crescent moon and star and no images representing Christianity. (00:35)
Jeff - My family is very pro-Catholic, but they don’t understand why Catholicism is against invitro fertilization (IVF). How can I explain this to them? (03:55)
Earl (email) – We have a pedophile that had recently been released from prison living on church grounds. (12:04)
X finds Chinese bot farm of 200,000 accounts influencing American politics against data centers - https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2093139809346658523?s=20 (18:31)
Kate - Why is it necessary to go to Monthly or weekly Confession? (31:45)
Mary - The Data Centers create a lot of light pollution and take from farmland. (36:21)
Kiwi (email) - The Ron Swanson frozen yogurt audio reminded me of a question I have for you. I love the show Parks and Rec, but there were a couple of episodes where they mocked God/Christianity. Since then, I feel guilty whenever I watch the show. Am I being too scrupulous about it, or are we in general supposed to avoid shows, or any entertainment material for that matter, at one point mocked God. (39:46)
Catherine - Pride is a capital sin and is far worse than a venial sin. You are wrong. (44:54)_
Elli (email) - If a person who committed murder is found not guilty by reason of insanity, where does he/she go at end of life?

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 28, 2026 - Hour 3 Aug 28, 2026

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Patrick explores Catholic teaching through real-life dilemmas, questions, and stories from listeners, highlighting everything from marriage annulments and sacramental discipline to the emotional truth of end-of-life and abortion topics. Amid calls about faith, relics, ministry roles, and conscience, he brings doctrine close to the messiness of daily life, threads personal testimonies with practical wisdom, and blends theological clarity with encouragement for those wrestling with their own situations. Tradition, candid dialogue, and human experience all collide as listeners and Patrick wrestle with what it means to do the right thing.

Mary Jane (email) – I’m remarrying and my future husband is not Catholic (01:14)
Lena - My sister wants to touch a necklace with her husband's ashes in it to a relic. (06:38)
Michael (email) - Here are two fantastic movies to add to your up-and-coming movies to watch list
Jim - How can I donate to the church and have the proceeds go to the neediest? (09:58)
Beatrice – I had pre-mature child and it’s beautiful to watch them grow. Each child fights for every breath and they have a desire to live (15:18)
Marie (email) - I don't know why you always say, "I'm talking to you Catholics," that doesn't matter with other religions to get remarried after divorce. The rule applies to ALL people not to get remarried after divorce unless the first marriage was invalid. (21:13)
Jerry – Why the center of the Church became Rome (22:54)
Mark - Respecting life and why people rationalize the end-of-life issue (25:03)
Tony – Mental state for mortal sin (28:47)
Grace - if you are minister of care, why can’t you also be eucharistic minister? (39:24)
Stuart - What if parents did not bring up kids to the faith and feel guilty later on. Are they responsible for their children’s decisions? (43:49)
Joanne - If you commit adultery but go to confession, do you need to tell the ex-spouse you committed adultery?

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 27, 2026 - Hour 1 Aug 27, 2026

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Patrick opens with a chaotic scene: parents outside a California school bus, one shattering a window in desperation after the children wait inside for an hour, the driver following strict protocol while emotions ignite on both sides. He moves between parent outrage, drivers’ candid explanations, and stories from listeners, drawing out the tension of trust, safety, and responsibility in everyday life. Voices clash and intertwine as Patrick explores the blurred boundary where authority, fear, and instinct collide.

Mother smashed the window of a school bus and crawled through the window after the driver wouldn't let the kids out in California. - https://x.com/ExxAlerts/status/2092656313641955786 (01:01)
Samuel - I am a school bus driver in California. When we first pick up kids at the school the bus driver is absolutely responsible for the kid. When kid jumped out the window, we have to notify dispatch. (11:39)
Martin – I’m a school bus driver. School bus is treated the same as the school as far as property. No one is going to break a window of a school. (21:14)
Patrick shares some of the many emails that have come in with comments about the bus driver and the mom who broke the window to get into the bus
Matt - I have a friend who is waiting on two annulments. The Church is withholding Baptism until the annulments are approved. (39:07)
Richard (email) – Does the New Testament forbid the eating blood food products? (41:50)
Rebecca - If there is any historical evidence from when Pope Peter's authority went to the second pope? (45:51)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 27, 2026 - Hour 2 Aug 27, 2026

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Patrick answers questions that spiral from halal dietary practices and biblical references to the surprising origins of indulgences and the nuances of detachment from sin. Alongside spirited exchanges about feast days, the roots of the Church in Rome, and the difference between supernatural and preternatural, personal and touching stories surface. Faith’s everyday grit meets thoughtful explanations as Patrick connects with listeners in ways both thoughtful and unexpected.

Paul (email) - Can you clarify how your conversation regarding animals Peter says are OK to eat, and how Halal meat might differ in the way the animal is killed. Isn't Halal killing a sacrifice? (00:30)
Alex (email) - Why is the Catholic Church headquartered in Rome, even though Jesus lived and died in the Middle East? (07:31)
Patrick in Central California (email) - How can 1 John 1:5 say God is light with no darkness in Him when Exodus 20:21 and 1 Kings 8:12 describe Him dwelling in thick darkness?
Travis - There are different feasts for different saints. How should we celebrate a saint's feast day? (18:02)
Matt - What does it mean to be detached from all sin? (24:13)
Mark - Is there a point in which the pursuit of indulgences could become sinful? (30:46)
Maria - Who created indulgences? Are they in the Bible? (36:52)
Maria - Is there any way I can get a physical copy of the 'Keep Going' album? I want to get a copy for my husband. (39:51)
Val - What re Preternatural gifts? Can you explain what this term means vs supernatural? (46:37)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 27, 2026 - Hour 3 Aug 27, 2026

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Patrick explores Catholic doctrine’s nuances, from purgatory, prayers for the dead, and the Church’s teaching on sin and penance, while answering real questions from listeners about family, faith, and moral dilemmas. Catholic identity, civic responsibility, and responses to pro-abortion policies intersect with personal stories of loss, hope, and conversion. He weaves in music talk, estate planning, and glimpses of daily spiritual life, moving quickly from scripture to analogies that make doctrine feel immediate and alive.

Joshua - If someone isn't Catholic, how do they make it through Purgatory? (00:36)
James - What do you mean by Penance in regard to an indulgence? (07:36)
Brandon – What’s an Al Green documentary and noticed that the Catholic service is quieter and more reverent than the Evangelical service. What is your take? (11:02)
Theresa - Someone who called yesterday mentioned they were a Pope Pius Catholic. We must be obedient. (16:45)
Doug - What about the Gov. of Massachusetts signing a bill that would allow abortion up to birth into law? How does this square with obedience to the Church? (21:53)
Maria - My son's girlfriend did NOT ABORT! Thank you for your advice for them to move forward with their new baby. The baby lived for 15 min, was baptized, and then he passed. (28:18)
Patrick shares emails from James and Doug
Lucy (email) - Do you think it is reasonable for a husband and wife to take a pilgrimage to Italy without their children, and if so, what arrangements would you recommend to make sure the children are well cared for and that we can travel with peace of mind? (40:11)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 26, 2026 - Hour 1 Aug 26, 2026

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Patrick answers real questions from listeners, blending Catholic teaching with down-to-earth advice on everything from why animals suffer to whether pets might greet us in heaven. In quick exchanges, he weaves themes of faith, loss, generosity, and the tug between raising children and affording Catholic education; sometimes, the show jumps from tears to laughter over Pop-Tarts or the bittersweet warmth of Dolly Parton's memory. He doesn’t shrink from complexity, moving between phone calls, theology, and the quirks of daily life with a rhythm that’s both unpredictable and deeply human.

John (Email) - What is the Catholic Church Doctrine or teaching about why must animals, or in this case our beloved pet, be made to suffer? And, will God allow our Pets into heaven? (00:55)
Catherine - You mentioned NFP a few weeks ago. How can we be open to life while providing a Catholic education for our current children? (11:39)
Patrick in NJ - I went to Confession and my sin was omission. The priest told me giving money to the poor is the same as giving them cigarettes and alcohol. (19:19)
Lucy - I think God can use our pets to teach us faith and obedience. I think it is not that God allows animals to suffer, it is Him using animals to show us how to suffer and how to live. (25:39)
Laurie - I would encourage women to see being open to life as an inspiration from God. I am a mother of 7, and I have yet to hear someone wish they didn't have the number of kids they had. I hear more people wish they had more. (29:09)
Paulette - You were just talking about animals going to heaven. I thought your cat would be with you in heaven if you needed it to be. I heard this from a priest. (32:05)
Patrick and Cyrus remanence about Dolly Parton (37:43)
Raul - Is the Angel of The Lord Jesus or just interceding for people on earth? (47:34)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 26, 2026 - Hour 2 Aug 26, 2026

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Patrick opens the phones to pressing questions from listeners, ranging from the biblical foundation of venerating saints and the meaning of adoration for children, to the thorny issue of honoring public figures whose values clash with Catholic teaching. He fields heartfelt stories about family, faith, loss, and the afterlife, tossing in advice on breaking anxious thought patterns and offering clarity on the difference between Greek mythology and Christianity for curious kids.

Raul – Is venerating saints biblical? (00:30)
Mary - I was reading a book on Dolly Parton. She was one of 13 who grew up extremely poor. Being very poor doesn't diminish the impact you could have on the world. (02:19)
Johnny - I am listening to Cyrus glorify Dolly Parton. What are your thoughts on her promoting pride month and gay people? She led people to continue on in her sin. Does God love those in hell? (03:28)
Christian (email) - All this talk about Lindsay Clancy has stirred up a question… (10:05)
Ann - Is wearing a Rosary sinful? (13:42)
Cindy - I lost my dog last year. I prayed that God would open the gates of heaven for my dog. I think God gave me a sign she was in heaven. My priest agrees. (20:48)
Gloria - Our fantastic priest said he wants all catechism kids to sit in a half hour of Adoration every other Wednesday and also go to a Mass. How does he expect kids to sit for half an hour quietly. (23:58)
Pablo (email) - In light of the release of the movie the Odyssey, how do I explain to my kids the difference between Ancient Greek religion (Zeus, Poseidon, Athena, etc.) and Christianity? (36:42)
Sandy - I have negative thoughts that spin into a conversation in my head. How can I stop this? (42:23)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 26, 2026 - Hour 3 Aug 26, 2026

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Patrick answers questions about faith, from priests discerning their path outside ministry to the anxiety of waiting for annulments and the uncertain ground those situations create. He fields comparisons between canon law and Sharia, counters misconceptions, and addresses audience concerns on receiving sacraments while in irregular relationships. Voices of personal struggle and moral wrestling fill the hour, as Patrick threads theology and practical advice through every exchange.

James (email) - Is it prudent for a priest on leave awaiting Vatican dispensation to regularly spend public time with a woman he hopes to marry, even while insisting they will not pursue a romantic relationship until the dispensation is granted? (00:47)
Don - Concerning annulment, why can't the person who is not in offense be freed from the marriage when being cheated on or walked out on? (13:01)
Joyce - I know someone was married in the Church, divorced, and is now seeking an annulment. She got married a second time in a Baptist church before the annulment went through. (18:58)
Mike - El Sayeed brought up circumcision as compared to transgender mutilation, and canon law versus surreal law. (29:21)
Audio: Sharia law survivor speaks out –https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2086490550060909009?s=20 (36:43)
Donna – What is the definition of sharia law? (39:04)
Jonathan - What are your thoughts on all the divorce and remarriages happening in regard to Amoris Laetitia written by Pope Francis. (41:31)
Robert - A Lutheran mom married a Catholic guy but in Lutheran Church with a minister. (47:41)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 25, 2026 - Hour 1 Aug 25, 2026

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Patrick looks closely at the Lindsay Clancy case with unsettling candor, confronting the tangled mix of mental illness, motherhood, cultural confusion, and the shadow of abortion’s legacy, then questions the tidal public response that seems to twist accountability and sympathy with every headline.

Bill - Thanks Patrick for helping me understand the faith better. Cyrus is rad. (00:49)
Pamela (email) - I thought it very odd thing for you to agree with the male viewer who said he would break off his marriage engagement because his fiancé sides with Lindsey Clancy's defense. (08:03)
Audio: Debunking lies women are believing about Lindsay Clancy. She was a labor and delivery nurse (15:35)
Audio: Lindsay Clancy heard a voice that she never heard before, and she never experienced it since, but she only experienced it for the 18 minutes that it took to kill her children. -https://x.com/LisaNIRL/status/2091967564800819551/video/1?s=46 (20:23)
Rose - Why would a mother delight in killing her kids? Why is it ok to tell women it is ok to kill kids? (38:33)
Caroline (email) - Doctors everywhere are able to access a patient's medical information, including medications, simply by going to MyChart. So, I don't think a doctor could claim that he/she wasn't aware of the medications already prescribed to Lindsey Clancy (or anyone else).

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