The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick opens the show confronting the recent scene in Jerusalem: Israeli police stop the Latin Patriarch, Cardinal Pizzaballa, from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulcher because of wartime restrictions and safety policies, then shares thoughts on why conflicting reactions emerge worldwide. A call about dating during an annulment waiting period leads Patrick into Church teaching on sacramental marriage, while other listeners press him about concupiscence, the real meaning of confession, and what happens when a Baptist seeks to join the Catholic Church.   Diocese of Rome issues statement after the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, was barred by Israeli police from entering the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre (01:24) Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa clarifies the controversy (08:14) Joshua - What is the proper behavior when dating someone who is awaiting an annulment? (12:07) Josie (16-years-old) - In Confession, are we encountering Christ dying on the Cross or Christ Resurrected? Also, why are some angles called Saints? (21:35) Marlin - I am converting from Protestantism and want to know how I can receive the sacraments? (26:59) Meridith (email) - Is covering the statues in purple cloth optional? (38:07) Jillian - What is the Church's protocol if an intruder enters during Mass? (42:15)

Patrick answers raw, honest questions about faith, history, and living Catholic conviction in today’s world, threading together stories about crucifixion, the meaning of ashes, AI’s place beside the story of Babel, and choices around burial and belief. Listeners call in with personal struggles, whether wrestling with interfaith relationships, what Catholic teaching says about cremation, or the anxiety of being in mortal sin before Communion.   Dave - When did the Cross become a symbol of Christianity? Is this why the Roman’s used crucifixion as a form of torture? (01:06) Micah - God stopped the building of the Tower of Babel. Why hasn't God stopped AI and technology? (07:18) Bill - I don't want to scatter ashes for my stepdad. Both his son and I don't want to scatter his ashes. Are we morally obligated to follow his wishes? (13:34) Courtney - The appeal of ashes being spread is more about letting their energy go out to the world. Just look at it under the microscope and it will amaze you. (22:28) Danny - If you show up to Confession and you can't get through the line, can you still receive Communion? (29:36) Aidan - I just returned to the Church and am dating a Jewish woman. How can we proceed as she is not interested in becoming a Christian? (34:09) Kevin - What happened to the Old Covenant and why? (43:11)

Patrick answers questions from listeners, moving between Catholic teachings, personal faith stories, and challenges like anti-Semitism and priestly celibacy. He offers warmth and clarity, sharing moments of encouragement and candor as callers wrestle with issues of reverence, conversion, and interfaith relationships.   Keith - How do bad angels and good angels fight each other? They are not physical beings but there was a battle in heaven. How did they take form? (00:40) Susie - I am not Catholic. I hope that you would mention that blessings are given at Catholic Churches for people who are not Catholic. Do priests still give blessings? (03:40) Patrick in Kansas - How can I convince my friend not to bury a statue of St. Joseph? (07:22) Mark - I married a Catholic woman and converted 7 years later. I also was Jewish. (11:58) Kim - We went to a Basilica in London, Ontario, and we noticed that people were standing after Communion. What does this mean? (21:29) Jamie - What do I say to someone who thinks Holy Communion is like cannibalism? (30:29) Maria - I heard that men have one less rib than women. Is that true? (37:59) Shannon - What is your take on the Church teaching on marriage for priests? (42:31)

Patrick answers Catholic questions head-on, opening with the tension between catechism updates on the death penalty and the unchanging core of Church teaching. He fields raw listener concerns about abortion laws, whether women should face prosecution, apologetics on purgatory and indulgences, and even the lasting impact of MTV’s provocative videos, before wrestling with mysteries like God’s presence in the Old Testament.   Tony - You say we have to agree with the Catechism. Which paragraph do we agree with when it comes to the death penalty? (00:55) Becky - We are voting on repealing abortion in Missouri. I heard that we should vote no on this because it doesn't completely repeal abortion. (09:15) Kip (email) – My friend says purgatory is nowhere in the bible and indulgences were made up by Catholics to get rich (21:03) Bob - If God is present to all time was one of the three visitors to Abraham, Jesus? (27:35) Richard - MTV was the most immoral stuff on television. I don't know what you are talking about. (36:20) Mike - If we support the death penalty and an innocent person is executed, are we morally culpable? (40:44) Efrank - Today is the last day of the 40 days of Lent. Could I just pray during Holy Week without going to Mass? (47:42)

Patrick unpacks the roots of Catholicism and Islam in America, mixes in practical dating strategies, and fields questions on confession, tradition, and finding the right parish with clarity and candor. Stories of real struggles and honest advice flow as listeners call in about love, faith, and how to stay true when uncertainty hits. Direct, down-to-earth, never skipping the tough moments, Patrick keeps listeners grounded while challenging them to move forward.   Adelso (email) - hen did Catholicism first become known in the United States? Additionally, when did Islam become known here in the USA? (00:50) Preston (email) - How do you know when you’ve found a good mate? Do I need to convert before I’ll ever find someone for me? What do I need to do to be a good husband and father? (04:41) Cindy - Why did the Catholic Church get rid of closed Confessionals? (11:45) Robert -You only gave 50% of the answer to Preston’s email. I think this guy needs to make himself more marketable to women. (15:11) Anthony - My life-long friend committed suicide yesterday. What can I do? (21:29) Barbara - I think the bishops keep confusing legal and illegal immigration. I think Illegals are breaking the law. I see illegal immigrants as committing mass thievery. (32:02) Anna - On the gentleman who wants to meet someone: It’s important for men to be clean cut. Is he presenting himself in a clean manner. This is what I say as a mother and grandmother. (37:57) Sylvia - What do I do once I complete a First Friday devotion? (39:51) Carl (email) - On a rebroadcast of your show I head you mention that Lents concludes with the completion of the Mass of the Lords Supper on Holy Thursday…does that mean I can hit the In and Out Burger drive-thru on Good Friday? (46:58)

Patrick welcomes listeners with questions about Catholic marriage, sacraments, belief, and the nature of God, responding directly to concerns about Communion, Church law, and what happens after death. A caller’s uncertainty about receiving the Eucharist or fears about eternal separation draws Patrick into discussions on canon law, spiritual purification, and God's mercy; another listener’s curiosity about Jesus calling people “gods” sparks a biblical explanation tangled with a look at Mormon teaching. Wonder appears with questions about who made God, or the purpose behind suffering, and Patrick considers reason, faith, and the simple realities of human limitation, drawing from scripture and practical examples with warmth and openness.   Elena - For a very long time I could not find proof of my Baptism so I could start Catechism classes. I found it. Do I need to get married through the Catholic Church. Will I go to hell? Ed - Will God put a person outside of human time so that prayers that are said for person will make a difference. Is this true?  (11:31) Sean - The Bible reading says that 'you are gods'. How is it that human beings are gods? (21:42) Nancy - I am not a believer of any kind. How does a rational person believe that God created the earth by speaking? (28:31) Jorge – I’m not a bad sinner. When I die, will I go to purgatory? (39:17) Jonathan – What are the 7 Dolors of Mary? (46:19)

Patrick answers calls from parents navigating tough Bible passages with young kids, shares advice on the actual end date of Lent, and recommends spiritual classics like The Way of the Pilgrim, tying it all back to daily Catholic life. Between practical answers and deep spiritual reflections, Patrick blends ordinary moments with big questions, keeping everything honest, thoughtful, and lively.   Carlos - If you have irritable bowel syndrome, can you be dispensed from fasting on Good Friday? (00:46) Ellen (email) - What's the big deal with going from Abram to Abraham? When does Lent end? (06:44) Sally (email) - Ever notice how anti-Catholic evangelicals still use our dates for Easter and Christmas? (11:03) Dan - Is there a place in the Bible that says we can physically feel the weight of prayers? (13:38) John - My daughter wants to learn more about the gruesome parts of the Bible. She is 5 years old. How can I go about this? (18:22) Ronnie - Why did God change Abram's name to Abraham? (23:01) Rick - The Way of The Pilgrim seems to be more of an Eastern Orthodox book. Can you recommend this for a Catholic? (37:36)

Patrick answers listeners who grapple with faith, confession, and Catholic mysteries, offering concrete guidance and heartfelt encouragement as he moves from the depths of repentance to the trials of daily prayer and surrender. He fields questions about confession’s boundaries, the heart of Fatima’s message in modern life, and what choosing trust through suffering really means. As the conversation turns, a caller wonders if prayer is enough, but Patrick’s response is clear—keep going.   Jim - Is it possible that a priest could say I won't grant you absolution until you go the police after you confess a serious crime? (01:33) Anna – What are your thoughts on the Our Lady of Fatima book by Thomas Walsh. The message confuses me. (09:06) Willie - Jesus descended to Abraham's bosom, but what happened to people in the Old Testament like Enoch and Elijah? Did they go to heaven? (21:55) Barbara - Can you explain the Surrender Novena to me? How can I accept letting the Lord take care of everything. (35:03) Nancy – How long was Christ on the cross? (45:26)

Patrick answers heartfelt calls about everything from praying the Rosary behind the wheel to whether a spray bottle baptism counts. He threads together practical advice about faith in daily life, breaks down scriptural puzzles like the identity of the Nephilim, and even shares flashes of his own spiritual journey. Soldiers facing battles, challenging Church teachings, and questions on church law all surface, and Patrick meets each one with candor and a steady presence.   Barb - I heard it is wrong to say a Rosary while making dishes or soup. Do you have any thoughts on this? (00:37) April - Why are there giants in the Bible? (03:57) George - I am a Vietnam Veteran. I remember getting absolution before going into battle but what if you die in battle without going to confession? (10:05) Andrew - I am a Protestant Hospice chaplain. I listen to your show to support my Catholic hospice patients. Nevada is another state that requires pastors and priests to report. (17:24) Brian - How do I speak of answering yes to God's call? How did you get to do what you are doing now from being an apologist to a radio host? (21:13) Steven - The Priest can't break the seal of Confession.  I thought the priest could report it if he gave counseling to someone outside of Confession. (32:54) Jake - Can you use a spray bottle for baptism? (38:13) Sal - When Jesus was carrying his cross, he stopped and talked with the women. He told them not to cry for me. What period of time was Jesus warning them about? (41:32) David – What does it mean to believe on the name of Jesus? (45:22) Lisa - John 6:60 is when some of the disciples fell away from Jesus. Is this a useful point to bring up in debate with Protestants? What is your thought on this and also in relation to the Mark of the Beast? (47:40)

Patrick explores faith’s practical questions through honest listener interactions, offering ways to handle suffering and confession, even as he gently challenges assumptions about spiritual maturity and everyday life. He addresses marriage struggles, the pain of regret, and the hope found in sacramental practices, always weaving in wisdom from Catholic tradition and lived experience. Queries about family, intention in prayer, and different Catholic rites receive thoughtful, sometimes surprising responses that linger well beyond the broadcast.   Breanna (email) - What is the proper way to offer suffering up? (00:44) Chris (email) – Protestants go to hell? I must have misheard or misunderstood what you said. Thank you for clarifying it. (13:29) Stephanie (email) - The Church keeps drilling it into my head - go to Confession, go to Confession, go to Confession. Even if I don't really have anything to confess? (18:50) Rosie - My husband let me know he is leaving and I am pregnant with my 4th child. He said the only way he will stay is if we use contraceptives. What can I do? (28:41) Dustin - You were talking about liturgical rites yesterday. How many rites are there? (39:02 Lisa - Did you have any recommendations on Catholic homeschooling program? (43:27) Sylvia (email) – My husband is very verbally and physically abusive, but I stay with him because I’m Catholic.  (44:52)