The Patrick Madrid Show

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The Patrick Madrid Show: September 24, 2025 - Hour 1 Sep 24, 2025

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Patrick opens this episode of The Patrick Madrid Show with a heartfelt conversation with Josh, a new Catholic convert from Los Angeles, about the Church's role in a rapidly changing culture and the ongoing impact of the Second Vatican Council. Drawing from decades of study and experience, Patrick explains how historical and cultural forces from the 1960s continue to affect Catholic life today and offers practical advice to new converts about staying spiritually grounded and resisting the pull of online negativity. The episode also touches on timely topics like pharmacy vaccination incentives and the spread of AI-generated misinformation, all while Patrick encourages listeners to focus on faith and community amid modern challenges.

Josh – If Vatican 2 happened in the mid-60s, would it have been different especially with the huge cultural shift that happened? (01:05)
CVS staff get perks like beach days and donuts for hitting vaccine goals (19:45)
John - Is giving the peace sign at mass wrong? (24:08)
AI speech on YouTube falsely attributing to Pope Leo XIV (34:16)
Kimberly - My daughter died within 18 hours of getting a vaccine shot. Jesus helped me get through this. I had to learn not to become a prisoner. (39:24)
Joe - What did the early Christians think of Peter being the Foundation stone of the Church? (43:41)
Brian – There is a girl who says she will text me but never does. I see her every time I go to Church. (48:31)

Originally Aired on 05/22/2025

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 24, 2025 - Hour 2 Sep 24, 2025

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Patrick offers listeners heartfelt advice and practical counsel on real-life issues, from handling marital attraction and temptation at work to supporting those facing mental health difficulties and personal loss. He responds to questions about Catholic practices such as the tabernacle and confirmation names, addresses concerns about modesty at Mass, and helps those exploring or returning to the Catholic faith with compassion and clarity. Through thoughtful conversations, Patrick encourages listeners to seek hope, connection, and integrity in faith and everyday challenges, while bringing gentle humor and lasting encouragement along the way.

Email – Been married for 13 years and just found myself attracted to a co-worker. Should I confess this? (00:47)
Kathy – A woman behind me was very irritating. Weeks later, I found out that she has severe dementia. I learned not to judge how someone acts in Church. (08:41)
Jim - Please explain the sacredness of the tabernacle and what is inside it? (11:28)
Vianney - How can I manage mental illness? (15:05)
Latasha - My heart goes out to Vianney and I’m praying for her healing. Thank you, Patrick, because you are so compassionate and gentle. (24:10)
Sandy - I find myself in Church judging other women for their lack of modesty. Should I go to the priest and tell him it bothers me? Am I being a prude? (25:28)
Ben - When I chose a confirmation saint, I wasn't very discerning, and I picked an archangel venerated in Eastern churches. Can I pray to this saint? (30:33)
Chandler - I am an ex-Mormon. I’m trying to figure out how to learn about Catholicism. (35:13)
Rob – I’m coming back to Catholicism. Do I have to get married again or can I have my marriage blessed? (44:04)

Originally Aired on 05/22/2025

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 24, 2025 - Hour 3 Sep 24, 2025

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There’s a new Pew Research survey revealing that 3 in 10 Americans turn to astrology, tarot cards, or fortune tellers each year, with higher rates among young people and the LGBT community. He offers a direct Catholic perspective on why these practices do not fit with faith and encourages listeners to rely on God rather than superstition. Patrick responds compassionately to callers, including Annie from Las Vegas, who struggles with guilt about someone else’s dishonesty, and a physician who shares his frustration over the Catholic Church’s COVID-19 response. He also comments on news about the possible end of the U.S. penny, listener irritation about cell phones ringing during Mass, and a mother’s worry about her daughter moving in with her boyfriend.

A third of Americans consult horoscopes, tarot cards or fortune tellers (00:34)
Annie - Am I doing the right thing to refrain from daily mass and communion because of something on my conscience? (07:42)
Paul – During Covid, I had my doctor license taken away for 18 months. I finally got it back. The fear generated in Catholic pastors was crazy. Nobody could go to Church because of their cowardice. Why were priests so afraid? (19:51)
Dan – We should look at how the Church is supposed to turn other cheek. We need to turn the other cheek. (31:32)
Estefan – I’m seeing people bring their cell phones into Church and not turning them off. Should I say something? (37:03)
John - Discontinuing pennies. What about sales tax that don't round up to a nickel? (39:38)
Amy - My daughter is moving in with her boyfriend. She says she needs to live with her boyfriend first before marrying. (42:05)
Domingo - Do you believe in vaccinations? (47:19)

Originally Aired on 05/22/2025

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 23, 2025 - Hour 1 Sep 23, 2025

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Cardinal Dolan’s comparison of Charlie Kirk to St. Paul sparks conversation about Catholic faith, hardened hearts, and public witness, while questions from callers lead Special Guest Host Cale Clarke to break down tricky Gospel passages and the surprising power of forgiveness, all between musings on tacos and college life. Context shifts quickly, laughter mixes with reflections on tough spiritual truths, and the energy never drops.

Audio: Cardinal Dolan likens the late Charlie Kirk to a modern-day St. Paul (04:13)
Tom - This past Sunday's Gospel was about the dishonest steward. What is a promissory note and what is happening when he calls in the servants? (29:57)
Randy - Have you ever heard the theory that the Gospel you read is all about praying for the souls in Purgatory? (38:17)
What did Luke’s Gospel mean to those who first read it? (41:22)

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 23, 2025 - Hour 2 Sep 23, 2025

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Special Guest Host Cale Clarke highlights Father Joshua Whitfield’s fresh take on the parable of the dishonest steward, connecting it to how Christians treat the poor and what friendship with them means for eternity. He reflects on Saint Padre Pio’s feast day, including powerful excerpts from newly revealed letters filled with mystical insight and deep concern for the Church, especially priests. Alongside calls, lighthearted banter, and reflections on stewardship, Cale weaves in spiritual encouragement with practical Catholic wisdom.

Today is the Feast Day of Padre Pio – Pray, hope and don’t worry (20:36)
Cale recommends the book, “Secrets of a Soul: Padre Pio’s Letters to His Spiritual Directors” (23:16)
Gary - Padre Pio's Letters. I have read these letters and read this line that you just mentioned. I understand the dynamics of how they played Padre Pio for their own benefit. (37:13)

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 23, 2025 - Hour 3 Sep 23, 2025

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Special Guest Host Cale Clarke marks the feast of Saint Padre Pio, sharing vivid stories of miracles, personal accounts from listeners, and the remarkable endurance of faith through scandal and doubt. He brings to light the stigmata, the mystic’s hidden wounds, Padre Pio’s humor, and the almost unbelievable wartime encounters that left lasting marks on those who crossed paths with the saint. Miracles, family stories, movie reflections, and honest takes on what holiness demands today, the episode pulses with real lives changed and the persistent call toward sanctity.

Adam - Are the things that happened to Padre Pio still happening today to other people? (01:35)
The spiritual gifts of Padre Pio (05:46)
Cindy - I prayed to Padre Pio during a serious accident, and a child was saved because of this. The doctors couldn’t explain why his head was sealed. (22:19)
Ron - My Uncle brought some sacramentals to Padre Pio to bless. Padre Pio knew the entire story of how my uncle got the sacramentals without him every meeting my uncle before! (24:42)
Bozena - My mom wrote to Padre Pio in 1961. My little cousin was going blind and had cancer in the eye. She only had one eye. Her other eye became cancerous. Padre Pio wrote back to say that her cancerous eye would be ok, and it was! (35:06)
Sylvia – About the Padre Pio Movie with Shia LaBeouf: the movie was great but wouldn't recommend it because of seductive scenes. (42:11)

Why the Church is the Safest Place to Be (Special Podcast Highlight) Sep 22, 2025

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Patrick Madrid explains that the Church’s teaching on sexual morality has been consistent for 2,000 years and will never change. From the words of Jesus to the writings of St. Paul and the unbroken witness of the Church Fathers, the truth about chastity, purity of heart, and God’s plan for human love remains constant.

The temptations of lust, pride, and rebellion existed 1,000 years ago just as they do today. Yet the Church stands firm, built on the rock of Christ’s promise that the “gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”

Patrick urges you to stay close to the sacraments, pray the Rosary, and trust Jesus’ promise that you are safe in His Church. As he put it, “If you stick with Jesus, you stay in the truth, you persist... everything is going to be okay. Jesus said so, and I believe it.”

His message is clear: truth does not bend to culture, and the Catholic Church will never change her teaching on homosexuality – because it is the teaching of Christ Himself.

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 22, 2025 - Hour 1 Sep 22, 2025

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Special Guest Host Cale Clarke opens this episode reflecting on the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, sharing moments from the Arizona memorial and Erica Kirk’s powerful words about faith, surrender, and life’s unexpected turns. He addresses listener questions, offering honest thoughts on God’s will, Catholic funeral rites, and how grace appears in loss, while connecting these moments to everyday holiness and the urgency of bringing others closer to Christ. The hour pulses with sincere stories, raw answers, and an undercurrent of hope fueled by Catholic teaching and lived experience.

Audio: Charlie Kirk Memorial (09:10)
Joe - Will they have a Catholic funeral mass for Charlie Kirk, if his wife is Catholic? (20:45)
James - I don't need Charlie Kirk. I need the one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. (32:14)
Jodi - Erika Kirk was very graceful and faith filled. (41:38)

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 22, 2025 - Hour 2 Sep 22, 2025

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Special Guest Host Cale Clarke highlights the heartfelt eulogy Erica Kirk gave for her husband Charlie, reflecting on faith as daily habit and the weight of spiritual leadership in family life. Unexpected listener questions about praying for non-Catholics and the deeper meaning of service spark honest, personal answers, while stories from Cale’s own past slip in, sometimes funny, sometimes bittersweet. Something honest rises up between memories, scripture, and listeners calling from every stage of belief.

Audio: Charlie Kirk Memorial (continued) (01:35)
Audrey - What is the Catholic Church's teaching regarding praying for a deceased person who was not Catholic? (09:36)
Rick - My mom refused to get rid of her rotary phone. I never got set up on a wrong date because of this. She always got to the phone first! (42:13)
Jim - Charlie meant a lot to me. Erika was wearing a cross. Why don't evangelicals have corpus on the Christ? (46:37)

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 22, 2025 - Hour 3 Sep 22, 2025

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Special Guest Host Cale Clarke leads listeners through reflections on Charlie Kirk’s memorial, Erica Kirk’s message about faith and marriage, and the raw grace of forgiveness in suffering. He connects real-life marriage advice, calls from listeners, and Catholic teaching in a way that welcomes both struggle and hope.

Why do some crosses not have corpus on them? (04:03)
Liz - Erika Kirk reminds me of Carrie Gress and her book about toxic femininity. Also, I am glad she mentioned that point about the nagging wife and the wife has to be a place for the husband to land (11:59)
Pam - Is it ok to read the Bible from random parts or do I just have to read from the beginning and onward? (22:04)
Audio: Erika Kirk forgives the young man who murdered her husband (32:13)
Audio: JD Vance - It’s better to face a gunman than to live a life not speaking the truth (36:58)
Michael - I loved how Relevant Radio handled Charlie Kirk. (38:34)
Audio - Dr. Ben Carson shares Jesus’ words (41:59)
Addison - I was waiting to get into the Memorial yesterday. It was so beautiful to see people in the area praising God. (45:15)

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