The Patrick Madrid Show

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The Patrick Madrid Show: October 24, 2025 - Hour 1 Oct 24, 2025

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Patrick tackles raw questions about faith and practice, jumping from the nuances of sainthood and martyrdom to the quirks of liturgical ritual. Listeners share struggles with family rifts, spiritual confusion, and the challenges of raising children with special needs in a parish pew, all while Patrick gives perspective, sometimes practical, sometimes straight from tradition. Thoughts shift rapidly, from theological details to heartfelt encouragement, as Patrick guides each caller through the unpredictable threads of Catholic life.

Marty - Does someone have to be Catholic to be a saint if they are martyred? (00:36)
Jeff - Does the priest have to be holding the bread in his hand during the Consecration? (09:24)
Julie (email) – Was Jesus black? (17:36)
Chinto - What is the Catholic Church's view on the Book of Enoch? Why wasn't it put into the Scriptures. (20:54)
John - How do I forgive family members when they treat me poorly? (34:36)
Jen - How can I talk with a friend who grew up Catholic and is not practicing her faith and tell her not to receive Communion? (46:45)

Originally Aired on 08-14-2025

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 24, 2025 - Hour 2 Oct 24, 2025

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Patrick answers raw, honest questions with equal measures of wit and compassion, tackling everything from offensive billboards and noisy kids at Mass to the ethics of cash payments and the emotional turbulence families face after loss. Authentic dilemmas, like the struggle over family members consulting mediums or the complexities behind sacraments and relics, get straight talk grounded in scripture and Catholic wisdom. Real people call, Patrick answers, nothing glossed over.

Jennifer (email) – There is an offensive billboard advertisement on property that my family owns (01:32)
Gayle (email) - I heard a priest tell someone who was complaining about noisy children at Mass tell them: be careful how you criticize! You are probably going to need people to pray for you in purgatory! (07:24)
Anne - How can I tell my family members that going to mediums is not biblical? (13:44)
Kaley (email) - The priest who baptized me was found to be a pedophile, since he was in a state of mortal sin is my baptism valid? (21:50)
Angie (email) - My boyfriend is in RCIA and when filling out paperwork, one question was if he was ever married, and he was (now divorced). Will this be an issue if we want to get married even though he wasn’t married in the church?
Max (email) - Is it a sin to accept a cash payment (27:24)
Kat (email) - Thank you for sharing Toastmasters as a way to improve public speaking skills. (37:48)
Miles (email) - What do you think of Confirmation around the age 12, before they enter the turmoil of the teenage years?
Eric - How is it that the Church has acquired 1st class relics if we are supposed to respect the dead? (42:41)
Kathleen - How do we know if the Saint we are praying to is in heaven? My Protestant friend is saying that person could be in hell. (48:37)

Originally Aired on 08-14-2025

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 24, 2025 - Hour 3 Oct 24, 2025

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Patrick fields a mix of heartfelt and challenging questions, from the morality of taxes supporting objectionable causes to a child's wonder about heaven's joys, offering vivid analogies and scriptural grounding. He responds to doubts about Catholic miracles, addresses faith identity confusion, and walks seekers step by step toward the Church, all while making theological concepts feel immediate and deeply personal. Listeners grapple with practical advice on marriage, sacraments, and apologetics, and Patrick meets each with sharp clarity and unwavering encouragement.

David - Is paying your taxes a sin since you are willingly giving money that winds up in Planned Parenthood's hands? (01:01)
Winston (9-years-old) - What do we do in heaven after we die? (07:01)
Steven - There are atheists that I know who don't like the Church. Are you aware of any peer reviewed studies that prove miracles? (13:56)
John - Why does God want division when we seek unity? (23:32)
Norman - The majority of people that I ask who wear the cross say I am not a Christian, but a Catholic. Why is there such a separation? (27:41)
Meg (email) - I was confirmed against my will, in the mid '80s. Was my confirmation valid? (36:04)
Greg - I am looking forward to joining the Church. How do I start the process and how do I get over past sins? (42:53)
Victor - Marital relations question (49:02)

Originally Aired on 08-14-2025

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 21, 2025 - Hour 3 Oct 21, 2025

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Patrick answers questions on Jesus's baptism by John, laying prostrate during Adoration, what is a good Bible for a 12 year old, and about All Saints Day being on Saturday. In addition, Gail calls in with a memorable question, asking how can she avoid constant distraction in prayer? Patrick reassures her and shares his own struggle and advice on focusing during prayer time.

Leo - What is the original sin that Adam and Eve committed?

Gail - How can I avoid constant distraction during prayer?

Break 1
- Enrique - Is it acceptable to lay prostrate during Adoration?
- Mike - our diocese said that All Saints Day is not an obligation this year since its on Saturday.

Break 2
- Jam - What is a good bible for a 12-year-old?
- Bill - Was the baptism of Jesus humiliating?

- How can I explain to my daughter that the rainbow was created by God for the flood and not the gay population?

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 20, 2025 - Hour 1 Oct 20, 2025

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Patrick jumps into tough questions about ghosts, what the Church teaches about the supernatural, and the pain faced by regretful detransitioners. He threads together reflections on faith, history, antisemitism, and recently canonized saints, weaving in listener calls and pressing issues with clarity and warmth. Rapid shifts from lighthearted banter to raw testimony make for a blend of compassion, fact, and restless honesty.

Lindsey (email) - What exactly is a ghost? How and why are we able to see ghosts? (04:27)
Suzie - I am a catechist. My student wants to know why shouldn't we be against Israel when Israel is always going to war? (12:53)
Pope Leo XIV canonizes 7 new saints (17:27)
Audio: Detransitioner regrets surgery and says, “I wish I had waited” (22:51)
Patrick – Trenton, NJ - St. Benedict Joseph Labre said to meditate on the horrors of hell. I thought we were supposed to avoid thinking about the fears of hell. (32:47)
Audio: Golda Meir, Israel’s 4th Prime Minister, whose words continue to resonate decades later (39:00)
Rod - Some of Jesus's disciples were married. Why did He tell His disciples to leave their wives behind if He created marriage? Why didn't He choose single men? (48:33)

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 20, 2025 - Hour 2 Oct 20, 2025

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Patrick takes a wave of listener questions, from the struggles of family rifts and parish frustrations to the innocence of a nine-year-old asking why God doesn't destroy the devil. Questions about marriage, priesthood, open caskets at funerals, and what to do when you can't kneel at Mass ricochet through the hour, each met with stories, honesty, and direct answers. Compassion, wit, and honesty steer intense moments and gentle guidance through real Catholic living.

Patrick continues his conversation with Rod from the end of the last hour. Rod is asking, “Why did Jesus choose disciples who were already married when he could have asked single men instead” (00:33)
Margaret - We have a new priest who has been here for two years. I don't like the way he is changing things. (09:26)
Jacob (9-years-old) - Why doesn't God just kill the devil? (19:03)
E-Frank - If a pastor is deviating from the Gospel, who could you go to talk to about this? (25:47)
Richard (email) – Attacks Patrick and his show and calls it “Complete utter nonsense counseling” (28:05)
Helene – Is it okay if a person who is Catholic has their funeral at a Presbyterian Church? (32:29)
Anna - I didn't want to go to work but I went anyway. I ended up helping someone there and it was a gift from God. (40:03)
Vincent - People behind me were kneeling and sitting back at inappropriate times during Mass. What can I do? (43:08)
Dominic - What is a best practice for a Catholic to do during a moment of silence in public? (44:29)
Mary - I wanted to comment on your thoughts about the separation of family because of belittling. Other people are going through this and just keep your peace and know that God will help you get through. (45:53)

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 20, 2025 - Hour 3 Oct 20, 2025

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Patrick answers questions on confession for new Catholics, baptism’s significance, and Eucharist theology. Listeners call in with family dilemmas, altar serving struggles, and honest concerns about faith and discipline, sparking practical, thoughtful replies from Patrick. Fatima eyewitness testimony finds its way into the conversation, and Mr. Rogers even makes a surprising appearance.

Les - Does the penitential rite allow me to receive the Eucharist? (00:39)
Lisa - Jesus said that we need to be born again to go to heaven. Are we born again when we are baptized as infants? (06:19)
Mary - My daughter is going to invite her immoral dad, who walked out on his family years ago, to her wedding and she wants him to walk her down the aisle. What should I do? (10:16)
Pat - You are also in mortal sin if you don't go to Confession once a year. (14:32)
Maribel - What is your advice on being an altar server? My son doesn't want to do it anymore. (20:04)
Terence (email) – You reminded me of Mr. Rogers while you were talking to Jacob earlier today. (30:19)
Matthew (13-years-old) - My dad is a deacon, and I am not the most well-behaved kid. How can I be better example for my family? (33:00)
Audio: Eyewitness of the Fatima miracle of the sin (42:19)
Kathy - I want to comment on Mr. Rogers. When I was 5-years-old, I decided I wanted to be a kindergarten teacher. I used to watch Miss Francis who was highly educated. Mr. Roger said that he admired Miss Francis the most. (45:02)
Carla (email) - I have heard that Mr. Roger's did receive his last rites as a Catholic. (47:16)
George - When it comes to Baptism and the Eucharist, I feel there is an overlap to the effect they have on the soul. What is the difference between the benefit of Baptism vs the benefit of the Eucharist? (49:26)

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 17, 2025 - Hour 1 Oct 17, 2025

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Patrick opens the hour reading listener emails and taking calls, dissecting the real meaning of Confirmation and urging parents to focus on genuine belief rather than pressure. He fields heartfelt questions about finding purpose in retirement, reconnecting with church life, and supporting aging parents through the sacraments, all while offering blunt advice on topics from spam calls to faith challenges at the gym. The conversation zigs between spiritual depth, daily struggles, and practical Catholic wisdom, packing sincerity and sharp insight into every exchange.

Thomas (email) - I’m listening to yesterday’s podcast and as you were reading Camille’s email about her Muslim nephew you mentioned you would come back to the topic of parents forcing children to get confirmed. I’m not sure if you addressed it later in the episode but I’m interested in hearing what you have to say on that. (01:40)
Brad - How can I better discern God's will in my life? (23:00)
Jodi - I am going to be confirmed in the Catholic Church. I was confirmed in the SSPX over 20 years ago. I want the Woman at the Well to be my Confirmation Saint. Is this possible? (34:38)
Mary - My son didn't want to be confirmed and was not sure if he believed in God or Jesus. Our Bible study leader talked with our son and persuaded him to be confirmed. Also, was the widow you talked with more vulnerable and susceptible to men? (42:11)
Danny - A gentleman at my gym and I were talking about salvation. How can I share my faith with him and talk to him about the faith? (45:00)

Originally Aired on 08/13/2025

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 17, 2025 - Hour 2 Oct 17, 2025

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Patrick welcomes listeners into candid discussions, moving from sign language tips for children at Mass to personal stories about public speaking nerves and faith challenges. He responds to questions on receiving Communion, proper reverence at Mass, and tricky family situations, blending advice, humor, and genuine connection. Stories range from overcoming homelessness to building bridges in a non-Catholic Bible study, with Patrick offering perspective and encouragement at every turn.

Allisson - I wanted to talk about the expecting mother who called earlier this week. I think she should teach the toddler some signs for Church. I found that very helpful for my little girls. (00:35)
Joseph - I need advice on public speaking. I will be giving a testimony and want to know how you can do it? I don't feel qualified. (05:37)
Patrick in Chicago – I switched to Charity Mobile! (15:48)
Kristy (email) – Do I have to make the Sign of Cross with Holy water when leaving the church after a Mass? (21:39)
Donna - My sister-in-law asked me to bring her communion, but she is living with a man outside of marriage. She doesn't want to talk with me anymore. How can I resolve this? (27:39)
Gale - People feel that all Protestants are pro-abortion, but that is not true. (37:01)
Mary - Some Churches whisk the vessels away. Is the purification of the vessels part of the Mass? (39:43)
Dolores - I got married in the Catholic Church but was never confirmed. Was I validly married? (46:53)

Originally Aired on 08/13/2025

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 17, 2025 - Hour 3 Oct 17, 2025

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Patrick fields concerns about communion, tackles biblical support for praying to saints, and answers honest doubts about faith and science, all while peppering the hour with candid exchanges that bounce from lighthearted to deeply pastoral without missing a beat. Even tricky issues like the validity of sacraments when a priest is in mortal sin or the obstacles of getting to confession spark clear, immediate answers that keep the conversation unpredictable and real.

Robert (email) – Patrick shouldn’t share his opinions, and he was wrong when he told a man in prison that he shouldn’t take communion if he hasn’t had the opportunity of going to confession (02:28)
Juan - My old friend is a pastor in a Presbyterian Church and asks why do Catholics pray to the saints? (20:41)
John - Has there ever been a case where the priest celebrates Mass in a state of mortal sin? (27:44)
Ed - What should we believe about evolution and the history of the world as Catholics? (36:32)
Isabel - Why do we have to go to Confession once a year? (49:19)

Originally Aired on 08/13/2025

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