The Patrick Madrid Show

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The Patrick Madrid Show: August 18, 2025 - Hour 1 Aug 18, 2025

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Patrick opens the Relevant Radio Summer Pledge Drive with prayer and genuine warmth, instantly setting a supportive tone. He fields spirited calls about faith practices, Catholic marriage convalidation, and even awkward moments at Mass, while weaving in lighthearted commentary about blankets and coffee that spark a few laughs. Listeners find insight, practical advice, and honest encouragement as Patrick responds to concerns and shares community stories of faith put into action.

Laura (email) - Incorrect mass behavior: Is it okay for lay people to put their hands on children to give them blessings? (01:34)
Mary - I was shopping, and the sales lady didn't understand why I didn't want to buy a piece of furniture in China. Lady told me that Communism wasn't bad in and of itself, just that some of the leaders were bad. Any advice? Should I go to her manager? (05:47)
Justin – My wife and I were married in a Lutheran Church. I am Lutheran and my wife is Catholic but lapsed. Can she take RCIA with me? (15:20)
Anne (email) - Is there a book about the history of the Catholic Church that you’d recommend? (22:32)
Greg - My wife and I have started the process for convalidation. The priest said it would take 3 months, but it is taking longer. What should I do? (27:36)
Patrick shares audio from an IVF shopper who gleefully talks about all of the babies who died (42:59)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 18, 2025 - Hour 2 Aug 18, 2025

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Patrick answers questions about faith, mercy, Catholic traditions, and parish life, while pausing to celebrate generous donor milestones and highlight thank-you gifts like the anniversary blanket. He tackles subjects ranging from the value of late-life conversion to whether babies in the womb have guardian angels, even offering book recommendations and advice for adapting to priests with language barriers. Mary Graham joins Patrick to energize the pledge drive, urging support that keeps Catholic programming strong.

Kathryn (email) - Those who recognize God's grace and say yes to God experience a unique sense of comfort and certainty while they toil on earth. (01:25)
Clarissa (email) - I was thinking of switching Catholic Churches. We've been members of one Parish for over 30 years. However, I feel drawn to a Church that offers a daily Latin Mass and a weekend Latin Mass on Sundays. I feel bad leaving our Church where we are established members. (05:52)
Lupita (email) - Do babies in the womb have a guardian angel? (14:33)
Roxanne (email) – All masses are healing masses
Amy (email) - I listened to Drew’s talk on adoration and it reminded me (and inspired me) to spend more time in adoration. Should the Eucharist be exposed or locked in the tabernacle? (28:36)
Jack (email) – What I have great difficulty understanding, as a faithful Catholic, is why an all-powerful, omniscient, and all loving Father would will into, and sustain, existence for a wretch who is "better if he had never been born" and known by God before they exist to be condemned forever to the painful and lonely alienation from God. (31:32)
Robert (email) - How did Moses and Elijah appear at the transfiguration when the gates of heaven did not open till after the resurrection? (43:27)
Jean (email) – Our new priest doesn’t speak very good English. I’ve been sad not being able to grasp the message he is delivering and wondering if it wouldn’t be possible to have his homily as a handout or even projected on the screens? (45:31)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 18, 2025 - Hour 3 Aug 18, 2025

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Patrick fields thoughtful questions about what it means to “become God,” how to keep prayer intentional instead of routine, why watching Mass on TV can still foster spiritual growth, and whether abstaining from the Precious Blood at Communion is okay for those in recovery.

Patrick in Wausau, WI - Can you explain CC460 to me? How do we become God? (01:17)
Matt - How do I keep prayer from becoming a checklist? (14:35)
Carmen - Is it offensive to watch or listen to mass on television? (27:27)
James - How do I worship God? Is it through the Eucharist? (32:45)
Oscar - If I am an alcoholic. Can I receive the Precious Blood at church? (41:36)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 15, 2025 - Hour 1 Aug 15, 2025

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Patrick guides a caller through a wrenching family conflict sparked by the caller’s faith and his sister’s same-sex wedding, offering both scriptural counsel and blunt honesty about painful divisions. He also draws listeners into a tough examination of Judas Iscariot’s fate, blending biblical analysis, papal teaching, and gritty discussion about grace, repentance, and God’s justice. Listeners find practical wisdom scattered throughout, whether it's about confronting tensions in church pews or finding hope within support groups for Catholics facing similar struggles.

Dave - My sister came out as gay and I don't know how to break it to my parents that I cannot stand by this. How can I deal with this? (01:29)
*Was Judas saved? Patrick shares Pope Leo’s message from his General Audience. (16:04)
Kathy - Is it true that St. Theresa of Avila used to pray for Judas? (31:07)
Rosie - I am confused about God being merciful. Does God forgive us one last time? How do we know Judas did not get that opportunity? (32:26)
Dan (email) – I’m seeing more hats inside Church. Is there anything I can do about it? (39:03)
Theresa - It would be great if you mentioned Courage and Encourage International. Dave needs a support system. I go to these meetings as a parent. (43:27)
Stuart - How do we attain salvation in the Passion without certain actors like Judas and St. Peter committing certain sins? (45:59)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 15, 2025 - Hour 2 Aug 15, 2025

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Patrick fields questions from listeners about current headlines, like Costco’s stance against selling abortion pills, and responds with clarity to concerns about proper attire and behavior in church. He listens deeply, offering real guidance on misconceptions about the rapture, Communion, and programs like Alpha, while gently supporting those coping with loss or family difficulties. Nothing escapes his thoughtful analysis, whether it’s the meaning of suffering, handling awkward encounters at Mass, or matters of faith and conscience in everyday life.

Costco will not sell abortion pills (00:52)
Raya (9-years-old) - Does God take people up to Heaven in the rapture? (02:58)
Carmen - You talked about the guy wearing hats in mass. What about how people are dressing during the summer such as women who wear shorts and crop tops? (11:28)
Don - This Church I know puts on the Alpha program. The pastor brought this to my church. Is this ok? (20:05)
Mario - In reference to Judas, he was very steeped into his religion, and he was waiting for the warrior king. When Jesus comes along and see Jesus with peace and harmony he was trying to bring out that power out of Jesus. (26:01)
Craig (email) - I am looking for your advice on attending a "wedding" reception for a family friend who I believe was baptized Catholic and went to Catholic elementary school, but however, choose not to be confirmed and also wasn't brought up in a household that practiced the faith. (34:43)
Kate - I miscarried last week ago, and my dad told my kids that the next baby that comes along will have the first baby's soul. What do you think about his and where is he getting it from? (38:47)
Pat - How do I stop someone who wants to receive communion, but is not Catholic, and she's doing it out of anger. (46:19)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 15, 2025 - Hour 3 Aug 15, 2025

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Patrick answers pressing questions from listeners, ranging from whether Judas’ betrayal had to happen for Christ’s crucifixion to practical struggles like being distracted by phones at Mass or how to approach a parent remarried outside the Church. He mixes clear Church teaching with plainspoken encouragement, reminding callers about God’s timeless perspective, the meaning behind Catholic discipline, and how to find spiritual focus even amid modern distractions. Forgiveness, confession, feast days, and the placement of statues at church come up, each explored with real-life examples and a dash of humor.

Alex - Was Judas betrayal required for the fulfillment of the prophecies? (00:49)
Elizabeth - I sometimes go to a Spanish mass, and don't understand anything. I don't even know if it's a valid mass for me. Is it still valid? (06:37)
Eva - Some churches give out 'The Word Among Us” for Mass readings or the USCCB Website and she could follow it in English. (15:13)
Elena (email) – Is it okay to ask for an anointment of the sick just in case something happened on my flight? (18:49)
Adam (email) - Can we eat meat today on the Feast of the Assumption of Mary? (23:34)
Juan - What does he think about Churches that, instead of having the crucifix in the center behind the altar, they have an image or statue of Mary? Why not Jesus on the side? (27:39)
Christina - Do Christians forgive but not forget? (33:15)
Mary - Could you explain how are we supposed to talk to our parents who are taking the Eucharist even though they are married outside the Church? (44:29)
Kathy - We have to forgive but never forget the lessons that caused the problem. (47:01)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 14, 2025 - Hour 1 Aug 14, 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)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 14, 2025 - Hour 2 Aug 14, 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)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 14, 2025 - Hour 3 Aug 14, 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)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 13, 2025 - Hour 1 Aug 13, 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)

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