The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick dives into the pressing issue of cell phone addiction and its impact on our relationships. He shares insights from Simon Sinek, who highlights the psychological message sent when phones take priority over personal interactions. Patrick discusses simple strategies to mitigate this, such as putting phones in airplane mode and keeping them out of sight during important moments. It’s all about being present and giving full attention to those who matter most.   Virginia Removes More Than 6,000 Non-Citizens From Voter Rolls (02:37) Mark “Ain’t But 2 Genders” Robinson has a new definition for D.E.I. (14:59) Patrick talks about cell phone addiction (17:38) Jason - Change in election laws: it sounds promising but you need to distinguish between the enactment of law and the enforcing of law. We need to be careful. (26:25) Randy - I think the bible speaks to a lot of issues happening in our political culture. I don't see why you are just focusing on abortion? (33:57) Sandra - I have seen more posts that are in favor of abortion. I find it very disturbing that people think abortion is so necessary. How can I debunk that idea? (40:31) Ramona - My granddaughter is getting confirmed and I was asked to be a sponsor. What are my responsibilities and what can I get her? (49:53)

Patrick tackles a deeply profound and personal question about faith, marriage, and spirituality. He discusses the complexities of annulments, spiritual communion, and living in line with Catholic teachings. This conversation dives into the struggle between love and devotion, and the hard choices that come with adhering to one's faith. If you're seeking insight into living a faithful life despite difficult circumstances, you won't want to miss this powerful discussion.   Email – My wife’s previous marriage is not annulled and I refuse to divorce her. I know I’m living in sin, so I don’t take communion but find getting blessed by the priest is enough for me. (02:51) Bob – The prayer of lament Lola - My son wants to join the army and his recruiter is a lesbian. I told him to find a different recruiter because she was lesbian. Is that okay? (12:06) Audio: Harsh words from Douglas K Murray - The age of victimhood and grievance is over - but sometimes, the harshest truths are also the most inspiring. (20:34) Audio: Naftali Bennett responds to Piers Morgan’s question, “Isn't 40,000 dead Palestinians enough?” (23:58) Terence - 1913 in the Catechism talks about responsibility in the catechism. I think participation is the main thing. (32:13) Andy - I don't think voter suppression is a real thing. (40:40) Matt - My niece in has an atopic pregnancy but they can't find the child so they offered her an abortion drug. She refused it, and the hospital is refusing to do exploratory surgery. Do you have any advice?

Patrick speaks with Elijah from Lexington about a fascinating and deep topic: the beginning of human life and the concept of ensoulment. He discusses different beliefs, including a rabbinic view that the soul enters the body after 40 days. Patrick shares his perspective, grounded in the idea that life begins at conception, where body and soul come into existence simultaneously. It's a powerful conversation about faith, science, and morality.   Alfredo - Harris Persecuted David Daleiden when he was showing the videos exposing Planned Parenthood’s abortion procedures. (01:11) Christine – The Lamenting: The story of King David and how remorseful he was, he took his contrite heart and offered it to God. (05:28) Jean - Talking about driver licenses for voting, there are states that provide licenses to illegals, so how does that work for voting? (15:35) Chris - One party is going radical, and another party is trying to save the country.   Neither party is perfect but abstaining is not an option. (16:42) Julie - My daughter two years ago had stage 4 endometriosis. Lee Ann – Voting and Ectopic pregnancies  Elijah - I was talking to a rabbi and he explained to me that when the baby is in womb, it's not human.  When baby is born, that baby is not human till the baby passes 7 weeks old. (34:26) Jesse - For the Sorrowful Mysteries, the 2nd one where he's scourged and the fruit of the mystery is purity, what's the connection between the purity and the scourging? (36:55) Teresa - I went to confession and asked the priest about voting. He recommended to vote for the party that helps the poor and needy.  (41:45) Mary - Isn't it a fair to vote for the side that would clearly result in the smaller amount of abortions?

Patrick dives into the quirky world of 'mouse jigglers,' remote work hacks, and the ethical dilemmas of faking productivity.   Abigail (email) – When we die and go to Heaven, do we forget those who are going to hell so that we don’t miss them? (00:41) Frank (email) – What accent do you use when you speak Latin? (04:40) Kathy - I visited several basilicas and went to Assisi. Can I get a plenary indulgence without knowing? (08:26) Jake - If you don't believe in the true presence of the Eucharist, can you still go to heaven? (11:18) Mouse Jigglers: Bosses Bust Workers Who Fake Computer Activity (20:35) Email – Does one need to work continuously to not be considered a “mouse jiggler”? Update on the Japan earthquake Email – Is it sinful to “steal” from the trash at work? (43:39)

Patrick dives deep into the moral dilemmas surrounding food waste and charity. He discusses whether it is a greater sin to throw away perfectly good food or to take it against policy to help those in need. Patrick shares firsthand experiences from restaurant workers and volunteers at the St. Vincent de Paul center, debating the ethics of food distribution.   Teachers Union humiliates a mother for asking about gender theory being taught to children (00:36) Paul – It’s not bad to steal food if you can feed starving people. (07:31) Sarah - I am in an abusive marriage. Is it okay in the Catholic Church perspective for me to stick up for myself if I am being abused? (15:32) Mike - I was a former restaurant manager. We had the rule so that people wouldn't make food wrong on purpose in order to eat the food later on. (24:30) Patrick reads emails in response to the topic of stealing/donating food to feed those who can’t afford it (36:37) Steve – The organizations that give away food are very organized (41:24) Keith - Food that is out of temperature should not be given to other people as a matter of food safety.

Patrick delves into the ethical complexities surrounding food waste and potential theft in the workplace. Is it ever justifiable to take home food from work, especially if it's destined for the trash? He shares personal stories and listener emails, ranging from experiences at Sizzler and IHOP to street ministry in Texas. How does one balance company policies with the moral imperative to feed the hungry?   Is it theft to take food home from work even if that food was going in the trash? (01:11) Dave - I used to work for a sanitation company. I was in charge of sorting the trash. One of the first things that I found in the trash was a crucifix.  (05:25) Email – What does this have to do with bringing Christ to the world through the media? (09:29) Cynthia - I would go around to restaurants and take the left over food and give it to the poor. (10:51) Email – Taking from the trash is not stealing Tom - There could be safety reasons or health reasons or marketing reasons why the food couldn't be redistributed or the packaging might have an error in the ingredients. (22:27) Tony - I'm the Corporate Chef for certified Angus Beef. I opened the 2nd harvest food bank after Katrina in New Orleans and we rescue food from hotels and turned those foods and turned those into meals. George - Is it a sin to load up your plate at a buffet and not eat all of it? (29:53) Marty - I used to work in food management for 30 years and we would freeze food to help feed the hungry (32:56) Tony called back to finish his story (38:57) Kathleen - I frequent certain restaurants where the manager knows me and they comp my bill or take out an item from my order.  Is that okay? (43:06) Dennis - There's a good feeding program where I live and when I was volunteering there, the state passed a law that any organization that had unused food had to donate that food. Eileen - In Green Bay, we have an ideal situation, we have Paul's Pantry and St. Vincent de Paul. They feed 200 people daily. (48:03) Matthew - This is a beautiful movement, as the pro-life movement strengthens grows, we need these ideas to give food to the underprivileged

Imagine Jesus asking you to visit the person who took the life of your own child. Not only that, but how would you respond if you felt called to give that person a Bible? How would you feel?   On a recent episode of The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick shared an incredibly touching letter from Sherry, a listener from Milwaukee. Her story is one of heartache, faith, and an extraordinary act of forgiveness that really hits home.   Sherry's Story:   The Letter: Sherry wrote to Patrick, feeling the need to share something deeply personal. At the National Eucharistic Congress, she and her husband attended a morning Mass and found themselves sitting next to Patrick. She saw this as a sign from God, prompting her to open up about her experience.   A Tragic Loss: Sherry revealed that her daughter and unborn granddaughter were tragically murdered by her daughter's supervisor from Home Depot. The pain and sorrow from this loss are unimaginable.   A Divine Message: During adoration at the Congress, Sherry felt Jesus speak to her heart. He told her to visit the prison and give a Bible to the man who killed her daughter, with his name engraved on it. Jesus conveyed that just as this man's name would be on the Bible, he is also etched in Jesus's heart, emphasizing that everyone is held in His heart.   Steps Toward Forgiveness: Sherry and her husband have begun the process of visiting the prison. She described the Congress as life-changing, propelling her towards this incredible act of forgiveness.   Patrick's Response:   Patrick hoped that the Bible, carrying both the tragic and redemptive messages, would touch the heart of the man responsible for her suffering.   A Heroic Act: Patrick described Sherry's act of forgiveness as heroic and prayed that the graces she experienced at the Congress would continue to flow through her and touch the life of the man she is forgiving.   Sherry's letter is a powerful reminder of forgiveness, mercy, and healing. While the pain is probably soul crushing, she still chose to show Jesus' love to this person.   May Sherry's journey bring her healing and peace, and may her loved ones rest in eternal peace. Let's also pray for the conversion of this man in prison. Lord, heal His heart. 

Patrick explains the meaning behind the Lord's Prayer, exploring the translation nuances from Greek to Latin by St. Jerome and their theological implications. He also tackles some eye-opening news about controversial methods of birth control and the ethical concerns surrounding them. He also discusses the critical issue of the right to life and how it shapes society's approach to elder care and euthanasia.   Bakersfield earthquake update Under Gov. Tim Walz, Babies Born Alive in Botched Abortions Were Left to Die. Then He Removed Reporting Requirements (02:47) Audio: Gov. Tim Walz “We mind our own business” followed by audio of the COVID snitch line he implemented during lockdowns (11:16) Leticia - I was listening to your show and wanted to thank you for building us up with your words. I remember a passage about dry bones and thought of you talking to the bones and rebuking the ones that were saying wrong things. (14:36) Jerry - What does the word 'daily bread' mean in the Our Father? One translation says, 'super substantial', why is that? (19:51) 20-foot IUD tours Iowa to urge contraception protection (26:38) Amy - If this abortion law goes through, will it also lead to end-of-life issues for euthanasia? (33:34) Michael - Can someone with Anti-Social Personality Disorder even make good or bad decisions? (42:40) Dana - Do you think an atheist could come up with moral values? (46:30)

Patrick engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with Dana, an atheist exploring the nature of morality without God. They tackle profound questions about whether moral values can exist outside of religion. The conversation highlights the intrinsic value of actions and the complex relationship between moral frameworks and belief systems. They find common ground amid their differing viewpoints, illustrating how ethical behavior can be both subjective and universal. The discussion dives deep into ethics, personal beliefs, and the quest for understanding diverse perspectives.

Patrick shares a deeply moving and powerful email from a listener named Sherry from Milwaukee. Sherry recounts her life-changing experience at the National Eucharistic Congress, where she felt Jesus guiding her to take an extraordinary and courageous step. Despite the unimaginable tragedy of losing her daughter and unborn granddaughter in a horrific murder, Sherry feels called to visit the murderer in prison and present him with a Bible, symbolizing the forgiveness etched in Jesus's heart.   If you are interested in learning more about how to defend your faith against an atheist, Patrick recommends “The Last Superstition” by Edward Feser and “The Godless Delusion” by Ken Hensley and Patrick Madrid Annette – Exodus 21:16 - God is not for slavery. (06:37) Anai - I found your radio station, learned a ton about the Catholic faith, and I converted! (10:41) Lane - What happens to our memories when we die? Rose – Do you know how many kinds of birth control pills there are? Joselin - I have a mental illness which is affecting my Christianity. Because of autism, I can't focus on my faith in God. What should I do? (26:19) Sherrie (email) – A sad but incredible story about forgiveness (34:13) Juan - Friends are married, but not in church.  They go to communion.  Is this permissible? (37:03) Mary Ann – I was recently married in the Catholic Church.  I’m Catholic, he is not.  Children went to visit their aunt and received ashes of their mother in a necklace.  There was no funeral or remembrance ceremony.  Wants to know what do in this situation. (39:52 Miles – Comment about inequality and discrimination