The Patrick Madrid Show

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Can Catholics Attend Invalid Weddings? (Special Podcast Highlight) Oct 29, 2025

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When Melissa wrote to The Patrick Madrid Show, her email was simple and direct: she’d been a bridesmaid in two weddings years ago, both involving Catholics who married outside the Church without dispensation. Now that she understands her faith better, she wonders if she sinned by participating.

Patrick begins with calm reassurance. “If you didn’t know the Church’s teaching at the time, then no – you didn’t sin,” he says. “You can’t be guilty of what you didn’t know.” Ignorance doesn’t excuse every act, but it removes moral culpability when the person truly doesn’t understand what they’re doing. Still, he added, “If your conscience bothers you, bring it to confession. Just mention it briefly and leave it at the foot of the Cross.”

Patrick then turns to the practical question: should Catholics attend such weddings? To explain his answer, he points to the example of St. John the Baptist. Herod’s marriage to his brother’s wife wasn’t valid, and John spoke out against it. That’s what led to his imprisonment and death. Patrick imagines Herod visiting John in prison: “Can you picture Herod saying, ‘John, I know you disagree with my marriage but just come to the reception. Keep the peace. Have a good meal.’ Do you think John would have said yes?” Patrick pauses. “If St. John the Baptist wouldn’t go along to get along, why should we?”

For him, the choice is about integrity. A Catholic can love family without surrendering faith. In moments of tension, fidelity to Christ matters more than social comfort.

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 29, 2025 - Hour 1 Oct 29, 2025

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Patrick answers questions about whether demons hate Latin, the Church's approach to marital intimacy, and what attitude to bring to Mass, sprinkling in humor and commentary on youth slang. He fields practical concerns from callers, reflects on Catholic traditions, and offers advice for handling postpartum challenges and everyday dilemmas. Insights are sharpened as Patrick balances reverence and wit, blending ancient teachings with modern quirks.

Mikaela (email) – Why do demons hate Latin? (00:53)
Email – Is Viagra okay to use? (13:29)
Monica - I like what you said about Latin. I think it is more of a prayer. The main language in the Vatican is English now. (20:39)
Leonard - Latin was also touched to the cross. (25:29)
Richard - I am confused about the act of marriage. My wife has not been able to be intimate for over 30 years. Can you clarify the sinfulness of accommodating this? (30:26)
Billy (email) – What attitude should I have during Mass?
Eleanor – Should we sit down when the priest sits down? (38:37)
Jessica - I had a baby 6 weeks ago and have no interest in husband-and-wife duties. Am I sinning that I don't want to be available for this? (44:24)

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 29, 2025 - Hour 2 Oct 29, 2025

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Patrick takes calls about silence in church, the meaning of praying for peace, and tough moral questions about suicide within Catholicism. He responds to stories of cross-dressing teens at parish events, holding hands during Mass, and questions about annulment, tossing in practical solutions, encouragement from scripture, and personal stories.

Araceli - What do you think about getting to Church 15 minutes beforehand? When I arrive early, people are chatting like they are in a coffee shop. (02:37)
Mary - We are supposed to pray for peace on earth. This seems to go against human nature? Why should we pray for peace? (09:45)
Erin (email) – Is there hope for the mentally ill? (17:32)
Patricia - My daughter is marrying a married and divorced person who was baptized. Does he need an annulment? (22:43)
Janelle - I went to a new Church, and they raise their hands up. Is that normal now? (32:49)
Rick - Saying the Rosary before the Mass seems to keep things reverent and quiet beforehand. (39:09)
Michael - You have to have faith. Praying for peace on earth is a pipe dream. Why pray for something that is not realistic. I have no faith that this will be answered. (41:02
Sean - Is it ok to hold hands during the Our Father during Mass? 48:23)

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 29, 2025 - Hour 3 Oct 29, 2025

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Patrick fields calls about everything from family burial choices and comfort after loss, to confusion with Church practices like lay ministers, marriage preparation, and even tattoos, always infusing clear Catholic insight and vivid storytelling. Technology glitches, tradition debates, and personal struggles tumble together in this hour as Patrick balances empathy, candor, and humor while offering practical, faith-based advice.

Audio: “Cis” American liberal gets educated by transindigenous man of color. (00:34)
Ron - Is all of this technology doing us any good. I am a disabled vet. I don't know what is going on anymore and I am tired of it. (05:44)
Victor - I have been dreaming about my mother and brother who both passed away. Is this necromancy, wanting to see them again? (11:09)
Maria - I hear that cremation is not a good idea for Catholics. (13:22)
Amy (email) - What is the church’s position on donating one’s body to science? (23:12)
Linda - I came from the Latin Mass recently to a newer mass. I have a problem with Eucharistic Ministers. Can you explain this? (26:43)
Matt - I am in OCIA and so is my girlfriend. We are eager to get married. Does it have to happen in the Church or can we do it beforehand and then get it convalidated? (38:22)
Catherine - Donating the body to science: You either get remains back cremated or body goes to mass grave. (44:21)
Julie - My daughter is a very religious Catholic and thinking about getting a tattoo. (47:11)

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 28, 2025 - Hour 1 Oct 28, 2025

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Patrick explores tough listener questions about Catholics attending weddings outside church, marriage, annulments, and how conscience and faith intersect with family life. Candid advice weaves through topics like Communion regulations, picking a daily missal, and the depths of Catholic creeds, with stories and pop culture moments adding warmth. Sometimes, a single practical answer opens a door to unexpected honesty, leaving listeners with food for thought.

Melissa (email) – I was a bridesmaid in two different weddings that were not valid. Was this a sin that I need to confess? (01:07)
Terry - I take my elderly neighbor to mass. Is it ok if I brought him the Eucharist? I am not a Eucharistic Minister. (10:00)
Email – What Catholic Missal should I use? (12:01)
Miles (email) - Credo Populorum Dei by Paul VI in 1968 AD (14:35)
Email – My husband and I are living as brother and sister until our previous marriages are annulled. (21:34)
Patsy – What Bible should we give to someone if we can't get a Catholic Bible to them while they are in jail? (42:19)
Email – Marriage/sex question (49:17)

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 28, 2025 - Hour 2 Oct 28, 2025

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Patrick opens the hour by reading a listener’s email questioning his stance on attending invalid weddings, bringing personal stories and historical context about conflicting priestly advice in the wake of Humanae Vitae. The conversation climbs from memories of seminarians who wrongly counseled married couples on contraception to callers probing Church teaching on natural family planning and the significance of following a well-formed conscience. As the hour winds down, Patrick wrestles with the challenge of Christian belief in miracles and the resurrection, anchoring his response in scripture and the lived witness of the apostles.

Kevin (email) - Why don't you take the advice of priests over your own interpretation? (00:47)
Brother John - Natural Family Planning was never a teaching of the Church. It came out of Vatican II. (18:53)
Pat - Priest wrote letter apologizing to those he recommended birth control too. (24:58)
Jeffrey - My friend wants his mom to become Christian, but she doesn't believe in the Resurrection of Christ. (38:40)

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 28, 2025 - Hour 3 Oct 28, 2025

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Patrick takes on pressing questions about faith and real-world struggles sent in by listeners, moving from confessions about sterilization and options for penance to exploring conditional baptism and spiritual journeys into the Catholic Church. Deeply personal stories surface, parents worry about guiding their children through today’s divided culture, callers wrestle with conscience and challenging teachings. With candor and wit, Patrick addresses analogies for the Trinity, restitution, adoption, and what genuine compassion looks like in confession.

Kathy (email) – Many years ago, I had my tubes tied after my 5th child and I was aware it was a sin. Now I understand it was sin and have been to confession, but I still feel bad about it. Is there anything else I can do? (00:54)
Mike - I am in OCIA and am struggling with the issue of Baptism. What makes a Baptism valid? (09:44)
Dylan - You were just talking about the consequences for self-sterilization. Could adoption be a suitable penance? (25:59)
Mariette - My friends are dating each other. One of them is divorced and doesn't have an annulment. I feel they shouldn't be dating. What do you think? (32:16)
Jarod - Is a good way to explain the Trinity to use the analogy of identical twins? (38:00)
Cathleen - I am a product of the 60s and 70s and I was told to follow my conscience. I was never told that I needed a well-formed conscience. (41:51)
Jeanie (email) – Catholic’s shouldn’t attend invalid weddings because it’s a sin of scandal. (45:24)
Sarah - I have friends who are on both sides of politics. Which priests do we follow? Should they even be commenting on these issues? (46:47)

Should Catholics Celebrate Halloween? (Special Podcast Highlight) Oct 27, 2025

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On The Patrick Madrid Show, Jacqueline from Long Beach calls in with a question: Is it okay for Catholics to celebrate Halloween? Patrick explains that Halloween actually began as “All Hallows’ Eve,” the vigil before All Saints' Day, a time meant to honor the saints in heaven and pray for the faithful departed. While the modern version has become more secular – and sometimes includes dark or occult themes – its origins are deeply Catholic.

Patrick shares that in his own family, they’ve always enjoyed Halloween, but in a way that keeps faith front and center. His wife, Nancy, made saint costumes for their 11 kids – like St. Michael the Archangel, St. Thérèse of Ávila, and even the Pope – so that their trick-or-treating became a lighthearted witness to Christ. Neighbors were often surprised and delighted when they met “little saints” at their doors, sparking small but meaningful conversations about faith.

He reminds you that there’s nothing sinful about dressing up or collecting candy, as long as families avoid celebrating evil and instead use the day to point to God’s goodness and the communion of saints. Still, while Patrick may disagree, he respects parents who choose to skip Halloween out of devotion or caution. His advice: pray, follow your conscience, and make decisions that keep Christ at the heart of your home.

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 27, 2025 - Hour 1 Oct 27, 2025

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Patrick clears confusion about Catholic perspectives on marriage and intimacy. The phone lines crackle as callers question reverence at Mass and Eucharistic minister practices while Patrick untangles concerns about modesty and faith traditions, even sharing advice for a parent faced with a child’s questions about death. An audio clip reveals how Christianity transforms lives, mixing heartbreak, hope and unexpected humor.

Audio: Elon Musk: “Europe needs to have a sensible immigration policy” (18:00)
Email – Can I have sexual relations with my wife even if she is unable to conceive a child? (01:39)
Dennis - Why is Jesus not respected in the New Mass? (07:45)
Audio: Christianity brainwashed me - … quit drugs, quit drinking, stopped self-harming, & stopped having suicidal thoughts. (17:52)
*Omar - Why do we die? How do I answer my 4-year-old? (20:19)
Laurel - Is it wrong to do yoga? (25:37)
Sylvia - I am a Eucharistic Minister and disagree with Dennis. I help my priest, and we clean our hands very well. (29:57)
John - Is it an incitement against the Church if you criticize certain aspects of the New Mass without downplaying its efficacy? (36:12)
Maria - There is immodest dress in the Church and priest said it is ok for the laity to correct people who dress immodestly. (46:12)

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 27, 2025 - Hour 2 Oct 27, 2025

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Patrick brings listeners straight into spirited banter with Cyrus, celebrating his birthday while unpacking calls about Catholic traditions, unique Mass experiences in Spain, and Halloween’s roots. He fields questions on yoga’s connection to faith, explains ritual purity, and responds to heartfelt inquiries about marriage trials with clarity and warmth. The episode shifts effortlessly from laughter over coffee to honest discussions about reverence, community, and standing strong in times of doubt.

Silvia - I had the privilege of going to the Mozarab liturgy. This was way before Latin liturgy. (02:20)
Rosemarie - What does 'unclean' and 'sacred' mean when referring to women who had just given birth in Leviticus? (12:54)
Britney - There are a lot of young people going to TLM. (20:18)
Rick - There is a difference between the Hindu tradition of yoga and the Western version of yoga (26:18)
Shelly - I want to address Rosemarie and the purification topic. This was to protect women and give them time to recover. Sexuality is a gift from God. (38:04)
Email – My husband wants a divorce but also wants to stay “church married” (44:43)

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