The Patrick Madrid Show

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The Patrick Madrid Show July 7, 2025 - Hour 2 Jul 07, 2025

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Patrick discusses purgatory with a number of callers and also counsels callers about cremations and explains about relics as well.

Wyatt (Email)-How to handle working with people who don’t believe in objective truth when I work in politics? (1:10)

Rick-I need a book recommendation for the topic of purgatory that is not so heavy-handed? (9:39)

Ralph-I heard a priest say that a saint's spirit is still around their relics. This seems to go against the things I've been taught about life and death. Could you explain? (14:16)

Joseph-I may be a victim of Identity theft. If I end up in Jail or prison because of someone else's crimes, done in my name, would I be responsible? (21:50)

Jisselle-Why do some people say 'Holy Ghost' instead of 'Holy Spirit'. (33:51)

Kathleen-My husband died 2 months ago. He was cremated and the cemetery he was supposed to be buried in is not an option now. where should I put him? (40:46)

The Patrick Madrid Show July 7, 2025 - Hour 3 Jul 07, 2025

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Patrick counsels a listener who is divorced, and also about how to defend the faith regarding scripture, and other issues such as finding good Catholic women, Catholic cemeteries and listening to Contemporary Christian Music.

Aaron-I have 2 kids. I just got divorced because my wife decided she is a lesbian. We are Catholic. I don't know how to proceed. (1:04)

Jess-Question about the Annunciation. We know 'Hail Mary' as a greeting but it can also be like a salute. Which way is right or are they both? (14:43)

Joe-Is there a Catholic book that has specific catholic interpretations on the scriptures that are disputed by Protestants (21:03)

Cassidy-Is is ok to listen to Contemporary Christian Music.(27:40)

Anna-I need advice how to answer an interview question on equity and inclusion. (32:07)

Laura (Email)-Could you explain a Consecrated Cemetery (37:42)

Adriana-I think I'm losing faith in Humanity. What do I do about it. How can we call ourselves Catholics and pro-life if we say 'feed them to the alligators' (41:38)

Joshua-How to meet good catholic women who dress Modestly and where to find them? (47:31)

The Patrick Madrid Show July 3, 2025 - Hour 1 Jul 03, 2025

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Patrick shares the good news in SC that due to Fetal Heartbeat act, 63% less abortions in that state.

Patrick brings up the testimony of a medium who got out and why tarot cards are not as innocent as they may seem.

John asks what other things he can give up instead of meat this Fourth of July which happens on a Friday this year?

Don asks if there is any benefit to bring his wife who has Parkinson's to a holy site like Lourdes for healing.

Shirley - My mom is on hospice, is it wrong to pray for her to pass?

Jillian – Is it appropriate to clap during mass?

Lily - I think about what Jesus gave up for me and all i have to do is to give up meat. That makes it easier.

Question: Drew said once 'Jesus was very political. that's what got him killed' can we think of Jesus in that way?

The Patrick Madrid Show July 3, 2025- Hour 2 Jul 03, 2025

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Anna – Is it okay to date without an annulment?

Nora – Can I consider the Keto diet as a spiritual fast as well as a healthy diet?

Autumn- Can I go to a wedding of a former Catholic?

Kate - What does the bible say about being a widow and being intimate with a new partner?

Laura – I have been estranged from my father since my mother's death. What do you think about making contact with him again? he didn't treat my mom or I well.

Email - Going on a pilgrimage to Medjugorje okay?

the Patrick Madrid Show July 3, 2025 - Hour 3 Jul 03, 2025

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Barbara - Why would they use lower case on pronouns referring to God in my prayer book?

Carla – How is annulment different from divorce?

Letecia - The missal says 'The faithful kneel after the Agnus Dei unless the bishop decides otherwise'. What does this mean.

Lourdes - My friend hangs out with protestants and he comes to me with these questions: Why is the book of Enoch not in the protestant bible. and where did Cane's wife come from if it was just Adam and Eve at first?

Laurel - I have a response to the estranged father. Maybe pray for him but also for his 'disease' of Alcoholism.

Oswaldo - My son is 21 and he lives with his girlfriend and they sleep together. What can I do to help? he doesn't want to go to mass anymore.

Email – Can you explain why we believe in Mary’s assumption instead of death at the end of her life?

Lynn - My daughters are estranged because I used to use corporal punishment. How do I fix those relationships?

Augustine - I was in a romantic relationship with a lady and I just learned I have a son from that. Should I confess it?

The Patrick Madrid Show: July 2, 2025-Hour 1 Jul 02, 2025

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Patrick takes numerous questions in regards to marriage and annulments and what to do in some specific situations and if someone is required to get an annulment or not.

Steve (Email)-Could you read yourself out of the Catholic Church ? (1:58)

Debbie-If a man and woman get married and divorce but neither are Catholic . Then the man becomes Catholic, could he get an annulment (8:27)

Francis-Younger brother is going to have a wedding in parent’s backyard. Best advice on how to affirm relationship while still holding to church position on wedding (14:27)

Mary-Can my mom with dementia receive the sacraments? (22:34)

Sandy-My husband doesn't want to get an annulment so we can be married. What can I do? (31:53)

Gloria-I never got annulled and am now with a man who I have been with for awhile. I would like to try to do an annulment but it is really emotional for me. What should I do? (45:10)

The Patrick Madrid Show: July 2, 2025-Hour 2 Jul 02, 2025

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Patrick gives advice on dating and marriage ranging from dating a gender neutral person, attending a wedding involving a baptized Catholic and what to do in a marriage when one spouse is starting to get heavily involved in the faith while the other spouse is not.

Shawn (Email)- Shared his worthwhile annulment experience and Patrick gives his thoughts on annulments (0:30)

Bonnie-My daughter is dating a gender neutral person. What should I do? (5:10)

Trevor-My sibling is getting married to a Catholic but not in the church. What should I do? (14:50)

Mike-What is mortal sin? If someone lived a good life and he dies in mortal sin is he denied heaven? (24:27)

Sarah-I didn't become dedicated to my faith until after I got married. Husband is Catholic but doesn't believe in God really and my faith is making our marriage difficult. What should I do? (36:22)

The Patrick Madrid Show: July 2, 2025-Hour 3 Jul 02, 2025

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Hour 3

Patrick answers a range of questions regarding adoration in a house, a worry that baptism may not be valid. Also a caller shared her story regarding abortion and another caller thanked Patrick after helping him pray after his mom died from suicide.

Linda-We should talk about men as the responsible party for abortions. I think we need to talk about that. (1:16)

Cindy-Sister was invited to adoration in someone's house in Mexico. Could adoration be in a house. I thought only in Church? (7:55)

Mary-I did the annulment process and it was really good. (18:13)

Scott-My mom died from Suicide and I wanted to thank you for your insights about being able to pray for people after things have happened. It was very helpful. (20:36)

Bob-Loved your explanation of whether a lady was going to hell - this helped (23:50)

Ben-I struggle with 'what if' questions around validly receiving the sacraments? What if my baptism isn't valid? What if I don’t have a valid confession. Can you help me with this? (27:14)

Nico-If Pope Leo's actual name was Leo, could he have still chosen that name when he became Pope? (36:19)

Manuel (Email)-I’m considering a Sexaholics Anonymous session, but nearest one is in a Methodist place. Is that okay to go there? (37:48)

Teresa-Do men receive excommunication for abortion (42:01)

Esmeralda-Why did Abraham kick out Ishmael and Hagar? Did God agree to that? (44:34)

Dennis-What is your take on 'God is not angry' Billboard? (47:01)

John-Does a diocese do a background check to make sure a priest is valid? (48:58)

The Patrick Madrid Show: July 1, 2025-Hour 1 Jul 01, 2025

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Patrick gives his thoughts on hell and the devil from a couple caller’s questions and also addresses what to do with priests who have committed controversial actions.

Phil - Do souls spend a certain time in Hell before being annihilated? (1:09)

Kevin-How would the devil react on the world if he got upset? (10:07)

Letty (email)-What am I to do with when I know a priest believes “being gay is a gift from God.” (14:19)

Celeste-My friend's brother died recently and I would like to get her something to help her through the grieving process but she is not religious. What can I get her? (23:32)

Fred-If someone says he is gay does that mean that he is engaging in immoral behavior? A priest came out saying he was gay recently. (26:03)

Andrea (Email)-What to do about my sister who’s getting divorced after an affair as she wants us to be a happy family and keep her affair a secret? (32:54)

Mike-A client of mine who was divorced. A priest told her to go away and never come back to the Church. How can I help her? (40:58)

The Patrick Madrid Show: July 1, 2025-Hour 2 Jul 01, 2025

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Patrick counsels a listener who has issues with the pride movement while also helping those with rosary and Bible questions. Hel also discusses baptism in the womb and if singleness is an actual vocation in the Church.

William-I have been battling with anger in my neighborhood community. The pride movement angers me because I think it is harmful for children. I am having thoughts of violence to them. What should I do? (0:57)

Jillian-Does a child in the womb also receive the Eucharist when the expecting mother receives the Eucharist? Are they any carry overs in the effects of the mom receiving the Eucharist? (10:49)

Carl-I am wondering about consecrations to saints. How do they work? How many can you do? How do you describe them? (15:48)

Peter-I am praying the rosary. I just became Catholic and I am wondering how can I say a rosary for my aunt who is in the hospital? (21:48)

Thomas-What are some problems with the new American Bible? AND how to integrate those w/mental illness for those who want to join religious orders (26:27)

Adrianne (Email)-Does the Church teach singleness has a vocation (40:59)

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