The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick in this hour answers questions related to the Holy Eucharist and in particular about Eucharistic Ministers Patrick responds to an emailer who still thinks the Holy Eucharist is cannibalism (0:33) Book Recommendation: Catholicism and Fundamentalism by Karl Keating https://ignatius.com/catholicism-and-fundamentalism-cafp/ Jonathan-How would Catholics improvise mass in the prison?  (7:49) Book Recommendation: Left to Tell by Immaculee Ilibagiza: https://www.amazon.com/Left-Tell-Discovering-Rwandan-Holocaust/dp/1401908977 Kristen-I was an extraordinary minister at a friend’s wedding and I knew that at least 10-15 people were not Catholic. I gave them communion and I feel really culpable in this. What should I do? (18:00) Rick- I had the same experience as Kristen. The priest told me I was not supposed to be the one to police them, as that was between them and God. (31:49) Susan-Kristen’s call is one of the most important calls I have heard on RR in years! I think it is so important to talk about this in regards to Eucharistic Ministers! (39:16) Thomas- I believe what you are saying in regards to Cannibalism and the Holy Eucharist is faulty logic  regarding dead people. Organ donors are dead but it is not the sufficient thing. (45:04)

 Patrick in this hour answers numerous questions about the Eucharist, ranging from Eucharistic Ministers to about Communion on the Tongue. Carlos -I am so thankful to Relevant radio for what you are doing and how you are spreading the truth! Most of the priests here where I live do not want to talk about prolife things. You are doing great work. (0:38) Link to be a Relevant Radio Parish Ambassador https://relevantradio.com/support/ambassador/ Sharlin - How do we address Eucharistic Minsters who are in favor of Abortion? Can I go to them? (5:04) Fred- I have never seen a priest refuse someone communion. What do you think of that? (9:46) Rick congratulates Patrick on his daughter’s wedding and asks at what level of sanctity does the Church consider someone in heaven? (21:36) Steven- Any rules prohibiting priest, for asking questions of sins that have been committed, in the confessional or outside. Like did you vote pro-abortion? (28:02) Jake- I was at Mass and the Eucharistic minister didn't know how to give communion on the tongue, but the host fell on the floor. In the future what should I do in that situation. (36:03) Suzanne- Eucharistic ministers: our parish priest is very busy, I am homebound. I am very thankful with the ministers because they bring me communion on Sundays because I cannot get to Mass. (39:50) Adriana- why sometimes the priest remains sitting down and allow ministers to distribute communion instead of doing it himself? (42:21) Rosary- Is the priest has the authority to force all the congregation to receive the Eucharist in the tongue? (44:39) Helen When visiting a different parish, the person in front of me was denied communion in the mouth. I didn't know what to do. I am going back to this parish this week. Appreciate your advice on what to do if this happens again. (47:07) Mary-I saw a St. Vincent de Paul Store with a Gay Pride Flag, what do you think? (49:39)

Patrick shares how one of his daughters got married over the weekend and discussed the importance of a Catholic marrying a Catholic.   And answers questions about marriage from callers On the importance of marrying a Catholic (3:32) Cynthia- Every time my son meets a girl I ask him if she is Catholic and he gets upset. (22:29) Brett (8:30)- I want to marry a woman who is a widow. Saint Paul says we should honor widows, so can I marry her? (24:37) Philip -My nephew is getting married. He has not invited kids to the wedding or the reception. Is that okay? (29:12) Patrick Who did Jesus give the Holy spirit to Exactly? I feel like not everyone has the holy spirit.(37:03) “On the Holy Spirit in the Life of the Churchand the World" Encyclical by St. John Paul II: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_18051986_dominum-et-vivificantem.html Mary- Can you recommend a book about heaven?  (42:21) Book Recommendation: Everything You Wanted to Know About Heaven by Peter Kreeft https://ignatius.com/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-heaven-eyep/

Patrick in this hour answers questions related to heaven, deliverance prayers and baptism and also shares what makes people convert, including the story about convert Colin Smith who convinced his family to convert as well.  Patrick shares his new son-in-law’s serenade (2:56) Sherri-Since we will have our physical bodies back, will there be a physical element to heaven? (4:33) Susan -Someone did deliverance over the phone with me and now I am feeling like I am being attacked by an evil force. I have been saying the rosary. Is there anything else I can do? (11:14) Susan -What is the proper form of baptism, do you say Amen after In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? I saw a baptism and am wondering if it was done right? (22:48) Patrick shares what makes people convert (27:26) Patrick shares the story of Colin Smith who converted and then converted the rest of his family.  (29:52) Colin Smith’s conversion story of him and his family: https://x.com/Colin4Tradition/status/1827194121078944074 Steve -How do you know if your baptism is valid? (40:22) Jack-Devine Mercy hour between 3-4 in the afternoon. If you do it at a different time do you get less grace for it? (45:44)

Patrick shared information about the Shroud of Turin and how it really is 2,000 years old. And also the dangers of screen time for kids.   Patrick discussed this article about the Shroud of Turin (0:35): https://www.magiscenter.com/blog/shroud-of-turin-mysteries Janice -Why were severe consequences given for small actions? i.e. Moses hitting the rock, David taking a census, Person touching the Ark.  It seems strange to me (6:42) Daniel- How to answer questions about the rapture? (11:45) Book Recommendation: Will Catholics Be Left Behind: A Critique of the Rapture and Today's Prophecy Preacher by Carl Olson  https://www.amazon.com/Will-Catholics-Left-Behind-Apologetics/dp/0898709504 Hans - He murdered his father and believes certain verses in the bible that justify murder.  Patrick explains it you could never do something evil with a goal mind. (21:28) Maria-Don't have proof of Confirmation, I was 6 months old when I got confirmed. Now I am 78 years old. Is there anyway to trace it back? (31:54) Joanne (10:44)- Worked at a retail store and saw many moms giving their kids phones to entertainment while shopping.. too sad. (37:15) Patrick shared a story about switching to a flip phone (41:32): https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/ar-AA1pmeTK Patrick shared about Charity Mobile https://charitymobile.com/patrick Moses (48:48)- Your thoughts about the Holy Name Society? Holy Name Society Link: https://www.nahns.org/

So, Patrick dives into a question from Bonnie, who’s curious about those intriguing near-death experiences where people claim they've seen heaven or even Jesus himself.  The big question she asks: What does the Catholic Church think about these experiences?   Patrick starts by acknowledging that, throughout history, there have been countless reports of near-death experiences (NDEs). People often describe floating above their bodies, seeing a bright light, or even meeting Jesus. While these stories are fascinating, Patrick reminds us that the Church approaches them with cautious curiosity.   He breaks down the possibilities into three "buckets":   Imagination at Work: Patrick notes that our brains are powerful and can create vivid experiences, especially when we’re unconscious or close to death. Some NDEs might just be a result of our minds going into overdrive.   Body-Soul Separation: The Church teaches that death occurs when the soul leaves the body. Patrick speculates that some NDEs might be a glimpse of the soul lingering just before fully detaching from the body. This could explain those heightened senses or out-of-body perspectives some people report.   Genuine Afterlife Encounters: Then, there's the possibility that some people really do get a sneak peek into the afterlife. Patrick mentions biblical examples like Lazarus, who was truly dead before Jesus brought him back to life. However, he also warns that not all these experiences are heavenly. St. Teresa of Avila, for example, had a terrifying vision of sliding down a slimy tunnel toward hell—a wake-up call for her to change her life.   Finally, Patrick adds a word of caution: If someone’s NDE contradicts Church teachings or the Bible—like claiming everyone goes to heaven, regardless of faith—that could be a red flag that the experience might be more demonic than divine.    In the end, while some NDEs might be genuine, many could just be products of imagination or even spiritual deception. The key litmus test? Always check if these experiences align with what Jesus and the Church teach. If not, it’s probably best to approach them with a healthy dose of skepticism.

n this episode of The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick takes on a curious question from Javier in San Antonio: Did Adam and Eve actually need to eat to stay alive before "the fall?"   Patrick breaks it down by saying that the Catholic Church doesn’t have a solid, definite answer on this, so it's something we can speculate about. He mentions that St. Thomas Aquinas talked about this in his Summa Theologica. St. Aquinas seems to indicate that in the Garden of Eden, eating wasn’t about survival—it was all about enjoyment.    Patrick goes on to explain that before "the fall", life was all about enjoying God’s creation and following His command. No hard work, no stress—just pure bliss with everything they needed at their fingertips. Of course, after "the fall", everything changed, and life got a lot harder. Patrick assumes that because Adam and Eve had regular human bodies, they probably did all the normal human things—like eating and digesting food.   Patrick also suggests checking out Pope Benedict XVI’s book, In the Beginning, if you’re into looking deeper into the creation story. It’s got some great insights on Genesis and how we fit into the big picture.   So, while we don’t have a definite answer, it’s pretty interesting to imagine how Adam and Eve lived in total harmony before things went south.

Guest host Ken Hensley filled in to tackle a profound philosophical question: How can we see ourselves as rational, free beings in a universe of mere particles? We explored the clash between believing in inherent human dignity and an atheist's view of a mindless universe. 

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley dives deep into the tension between atheist and Christian worldviews on morality and human rights. He explores how atheists often believe in inherent human value and unalienable rights, yet lack a solid foundation for these beliefs within their materialist perspective. He also discusses insights from who challenge the sufficiency of a purely materialist view. If you want to understand the complex interplay between worldviews and ethical principles, this is a must-listen. 

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley debates whether the inherent value of humans, morality, and free will fit within an atheist worldview. He discusses consciousness, creativity, and whether they truly arise from a random material universe. Ken questions if our experiences of freedom, value, and meaning point to a theistic universe.   David – The odds of life spontaneously coming about are astronomically high Lee - It's irrational for us to think that the universe is relegated to our five senses.