The Patrick Madrid Show

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The Patrick Madrid Show: October 27, 2025 - Hour 3 Oct 27, 2025

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Patrick trades stories and guidance with listeners grappling with parish commitment, the meaning of suffering, and the requirements for being a Catholic godparent, pulling out honest advice and unexpected insights. A caller on a 15-year dialysis journey sparks raw reflection on perseverance and faith, while questions about biblical references to blood and the Catholic view on Halloween stir sincere, sometimes surprising responses. With warmth and quick humor, Patrick keeps conversations moving, mixing everyday struggles with the promise of grace.

Steven - What is your expert opinion on going to different parishes over going to one expert community? (02:22)
Joyce - Jewish religion believed in the sacredness of the blood because no one is worthy enough to touch it. (09:27)
Jude - Have you ever been to Sandusky, Ohio? (12:07)
Mary - Can you explain the sacrifice and offering up of one's pain? How can I practice this? (19:08)
Yolanda - A woman told me that she is a godparent for 3 different children and is not baptized. How is that possible? (27:06)
Eric - A bunch of Catholics are saying Halloween is bad while others say it is good. What should I do on Halloween as a Catholic? (31:40)
Audio: When OBAMA spent $376 million to renovate the White House (from CNN in 2010) (41:16)
Laurie - Can a Catholic be a godparent for a Methodist? (43:18)
Austin – Does the Catholic Church really that Jews can go to heaven? (48:21)

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 23, 2025 - Hour 1 Oct 23, 2025

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Patrick talks to several callers and addresses listeners' questions including: Theresa wants to know about Ayurvedic Body diet and how Catholics might look at this, Cayden wants to know why the Orthodox Church has more books in their bible than Catholics, and Michaela wants to know, what are Dominicans and Franciscans? In addition, Vincent brings up King Charles's visit to the Vatican and wonders if this is a sign that England is coming back to the Catholic Church. Patrick explains whether this is or is not likely.

Theresa - Do you know anything Ayurvedic Body type diet and if that is okay for Catholics to do?

Lisette - I went to kneel for the Eucharist and I was told to get up.

Cayden - Why does the Orthodox Church have more books in the bible than Catholics?

Michaela - What are Dominicans or Franciscans?

Adam - Do Seventh Day Adventists believe that Jesus and St. Michael are the same people?

Vincent - King Charles of England visits the Vatican. Is this a sign that England is coming back it to the Catholic Church?

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 23, 2025 - Hour 2 Oct 23, 2025

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Patrick talked about the visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla to the Pope and the Vatican, and mentioned that other monarchs visiting past Popes. Patrick helps Elizabeth develop her thoughts for writing a letter to her siblings, Judy wants to know how to better study the Bible, and Mia wants to know why other Christians don't believe in the same things that Catholics do. Hear Patrick's wisdom and insights from today's show.

Audio: King Charles and Queen Camilla visit the Pope and Vatican. Plus also shares what other monarchs visited past Popes.

Elizabeth - Would it be good for me to write a letter to my siblings who I am not on good terms with to talking with them about Catholic issues?

Break 1

Juan - I want to study the bible more deeply. How can I do it better?

Shelly - A priest had given me spiritual direction in praying the rosary

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Mia - Why don't other Christians believe the same things that Catholics believe?

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 23, 2025 - Hour 3 Oct 23, 2025

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During Hour 3, Patrick answers Jillian's question about if one needs to have godparents for Baptism, is fasting still meritorious if you focus on doing it for the health benefits? if Martin Luther didn't repent did he go to Hell? and is it a sin for a married man to go to a strip club? In addition, Patrick gives Jordan some great advice for his journey towards the Catholic faith and becoming a Catholic.

Jillian - Do you NEED Godparents in order to have a baptism?

Ryan - Fasting: Sometimes when I fast, I focus on the benefit of looking healthier. Is that vain and is still meritorious?

George - Explaining the Eucharist and Baptism.

Jeff - If Martin Luther didn't repent, did he go to hell?

Peter - If you're living in sin, are you still able to be a sponsor?

PARENTAL WARNING - Is it a sin for a married man to go to a strip club?

Jordan - I am researching the Catholic faith and want to know what your advice is on my journey.

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 22, 2025 - Hour 1 Oct 22, 2025

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Patrick answers listeners' questions and concerns such as what does it mean that He will judge the dead when they have already been judged, who can you tell about your sins that you Confessed and what is allowed for Catholics to refuse when it comes to extraordinary or ordinary means of survival? In addition, Patrick helps give MJ advice on going to Eucharistic Adoration but not feeling like you are getting anything out of it. Patrick highlights the experience of St. Mother Theresa to help MJ know what to do when prayer seems to be a one-sided conversation.

MJ - Email - Eucharistic Adoration hasn't been helpful for me. I just don't get anything out of it and that makes me feel worse. Should I keep going to Adoration even though it seems to backfire in my case.

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Sylvia - What does it mean that He will judge the dead when they have already been judged?

Email - Who can you tell about your sins that you Confessed?

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Lanette - Last rites: I am a caregiver and I had a client who was given last rites

Richard - I was asked if I had a living will. What is allowed for Catholics to refuse when it comes to extraordinary or ordinary means of survival?

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 22, 2025 - Hour 2 Oct 22, 2025

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Patrick discusses Noah Mullins speaking out at the Dearborn City Council against the cities decision to rename a street to honor a terrorist sympathizer, and When you have confession do you need to make a general confession or just a normal confession? Also, Patrick explains to Thomas what the requirements are for tithing as a Catholic.

Audio: Noah Mullins addresses Dearborn City Council.

Gaby - We moved into a house and found that satanic things were happening down the road. Things have been happening in our house. If we were to move would we be cowering to Satan?

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Juan - Last Rites: When you have confession do you need to make a general confession or just a normal confession?

Thomas - What are the requirements for tithing as a Catholic?

Adam - What does the Catholic Church teach about freedom of religion?

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Audio: David Schwimmer- Say that you stand with your Jewish friends, colleagues, and neighbors.

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 22, 2025 - Hour 3 Oct 22, 2025

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Patrick discusses the following, among other topics with listeners: Keith asks about any status updates for the canonization cause of Venerable Fulton Sheen, is Patrick advocating for Theocracy, the psychology of the left, how will our sin be treated at the final judgment. Plus, Patrick clarifies and explains the Catholic Doctrine on ecumenism.

Keith - what do you know of the status of Venerable Fulton Sheen's cause for canonization.

Break 1

Tom asks Patrick if he is advocating for a theocracy (which Patrick is not)?

Audio - Melanie Philips - The Psychology Of the Left

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Email - Zachary - will we all be held to different standards for the same sins?

Email - Please clarify the Catholic Doctrine on Ecumenism

Trisha - Can you help me understand what is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit and the unforgivable sin?

Pope Leo XIV Canonizes Seven New Saints (Special Podcast Highlight) Oct 21, 2025

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In this episode of The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick shares inspiring details from Pope Leo XIV’s historic canonization of seven new saints at St. Peter’s Square – an event that drew 70,000 faithful. Among them were the first saints from Venezuela and Papua New Guinea, including St. Peter To Rot, martyred for defending Christian marriage during World War II, and St. José Gregorio Hernández, the beloved “Doctor of the Poor.” Also canonized was St. Bartolo Longo, a former Satanist turned zealous apostle of the Rosary who built the famous Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary in Pompeii. Patrick shares each saint’s extraordinary witness of faith – from the rainforest missions of St. Maria Troncatti to the charitable works of St. Vincenza Maria Poloni and St. Maria del Carmen Rendiles Martínez, who overcame disability to found a religious order.

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 21, 2025 - Hour 1 Oct 21, 2025

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On today's Taco Tuesday edition of the Patrick Madrid show, Patrick continues answering a question from Rod who called in asking about why Jesus called some Apostles who were married. Did the Apostles take their wives with them after Jesus called them? Also, Ben wants to know more about Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium, a rule for Extraordinary Ministers of Communion, and Dan asks about Clement of Rome and what his plan of salvation was.

Why did Jesus call some Apostles who were married?

Joe - Twice a month I go to the hospital to administer Holy Communion. How can I ensure that the hosts are handled properly?

Ben - The Magisterium, Sacred Tradition, & Sacred Scripture.

Break 1
- Patrick continues the conversation with Ben

Break 2
- A rule For Extraordinary Ministers Of Holy Communion
- Dan - Clement of Rome and his plan for salvation.

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 21, 2025 - Hour 2 Oct 21, 2025

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Patrick discusses an epistle from St. Clement of Rome from during the years of the Early Church, plus he addresses questions from listeners including: what are we supposed to do in Adoration, marriage and divorce, being non-Catholic and being saved, what are some recovery centers for those struggling with drug abuse, and is Jesus being baptized by John humiliating because Jesus had no need of Baptism? In addition, Patrick explains to Jerry why Catholics call the Pope "The Holy Father".