The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers an email question about a transition from Mormonism to Catholicism, unpacking the Church’s teachings on revelation and changes in doctrine with clarity. Questions pour in: when does transubstantiation happen, should laypeople extend hands in blessing, why cling to the past? Patrick explains the church’s origins, the unity Christ wants, and offers guidance for Orthodox, Protestant and Catholic callers wrestling with faith, tradition and marriage.   Patrick continues answering the email from the end of the last hour. What is the best way to understand and explain why Peter retained prophetic abilities and continued to add to the deposit of faith but that this charism was no longer needed after that deposit was essentially completed upon the deaths of the apostles? (00:18) LtCol Dan (email) - If what you just said is true about divine revelation, that it ended with the Apostles, how do we make sense of St. Faustina’s Divine Mercy instruction from Jesus, visitation to purgatory, etc.? (03:56) Brian - Why does transubstantiation occur during the mass? (15:58) Daniel - The priest asks us to extend our right hand forward over people being blessed. Is that appropriate? (22:24) Santos - You were talking about the Mormon Church. Why do you point all this stuff about rejecting black people? What happened already happened. When are we going to stop this. Nobody is a saint. (26:21) Ryan - I was born and raised Orthodox, and I go to a Catholic Church now. What should my next step be? (38:56) Paul - Is a marriage between a Muslim and Baptized Catholic valid? (47:10)

Patrick responds to challenges about the uniqueness of Catholicism compared to Hinduism, offers practical advice and book recommendations, and answers personal questions about confession, prayer, and atheism in the family.    April - How come Jesus and the 10 Commandments didn’t condemn slavery? (01:27) Cajon Gramps – Hindu Gods - how come other faiths believe that their gods are true gods? (04:42) Noah (8-years-old) - Who made God? (15:40) Ana - Our priest doesn't let us do the Act of Contrition during Confession. (17:46) Mary - My friends’ kids left the Church. How can she talk to them? (27:14) April - What do you think of the books of Enoch, Judas, and Thomas? Should we as Catholics read these books? (33:58) Luke (email) - With Lent approaching, do you recommend any books on prayer? (44:52) Patrick in Denver, CO - I am putting my dad into hospice care. My dad says he wants to keep living. What does the Church teach about this situation? (47:17)

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Patrick opens the hour with gratitude for listeners, tackles an annulment question with Anthony about why marriages outside church form can be declared null, and is surprised by Giovanni, whose curiosity about the root of evil sparks an exchange about pride, angels, and biblical wisdom. The conversation shifts frequently: stories of conversion, changes in medical positions on gender surgeries for minors, and the influence of streaming content on children.   Anthony - My friend's wife got an annulment. Is that valid? (01:30) Giovanni (11-years-old) - Is money the root of all sin? (13:31) Sharon - I want to encourage people to donate to Relevant Radio. My husband and I were raised Pentecostal. I saw a Relevant Radio billboard and this turned me onto your station. (19:46) Audio: Scott Jennings – 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐁𝐋𝐄𝐖 𝐔𝐏 𝐀 𝐋𝐄𝐅𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐂𝐎𝐖 – https://x.com/jenningsshow/status/2019117973076574309?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (27:43) Email - Cohabitation before marriage: Can I go to confession but not receive communion until I get married? (32:29) Audio: Senator Josh Hawley grills Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos about LGBTQ agenda on Netflix kid shows - https://x.com/Bmcd246Mcd/status/2019390703399497978 (42:46)

Patrick shares the astonishing story of a 13-year-old who swims through treacherous ocean waters to save his family, then pivots to answer burning questions about the origins of the Mass, Marian doctrine, and the power of sacramentals. Community, faith, and everyday miracles pulse through every minute.   A 13-year-old boy has swum 4km through open ocean to save the lives of his mother and two siblings south of Perth. 4 Kilometers is 2.49 Miles – from 7 News - https://x.com/7NewsSydney/status/2018587056423792842?s=20 (02:54) UNC Health bars those under 19 from gender-affirming care — stricter than state limit - https://dailytarheel.com/article/university-unc-health-gender-affirming-care-limited-20260202 (13:53) Karen - I had the most wonderful conversation because of my Relevant Radio bumper sticker. (18:10) Liz (email) - My 14-year-old son has been having discussions with his older cousin about Mary. The cousin quotes the verse “All have sinned” and says Mary wasn’t sinless. (27:21) Cayden - What was the Mass like before the TLM (Traditional Latin Mass)? (41:26) Josie (email) - What’s your opinion on the NRSV-CE Bible translation? (47:04)

Patrick explores Catholic questions about Bible translations, the validity of non-Catholic baptisms, and Mass customs like kneeling and standing, all while engaging callers in real-time on sensitive topics from confession to Communion. He weaves listener stories and personal anecdotes into honest conversations about faith, sacramental traditions, and even the social pressures within church communities.   Peggy (email) - At a Lutheran baptism, the pastor said "you are" baptized in the name of the Father. I think that the Lutheran form is supposed to be the same as Catholic. So, is that not valid, and can it be valid in an 'emergency' situation so that I can just baptize the baby myself to make it valid? (01:54) Laura in El Paso, TX - During mass, should I kneel after the Our Father? (04:51) Laura in Napa, CA - I teach at a school where we do TLM twice a month. Our students get confused by this. How can I explain what to do? (15:33) Michael (email) - Is it possible St. Peter’s wife was dead by the time Jesus called him? Buddy - Why does my local priest omit the Alleluia chorus, but on Sunday he doesn’t say it before the Gospel? Is this normal? (27:23) Andriana (email) – Is it a sin for Catholics to argue? (30:31) Anna - I have been a music minister for 60 years. Alleluia is to be sung. If it is not sung, it is permitted to omit it. (34:59) Jenny - I think you should go up for a blessing during Holy Communion. (42:42)

Patrick answers tough questions on the sacraments, marriage, Marian apparitions, and confessional guidance, clarifying complex Catholic teachings with warmth and candor.   Annette - At the Easter Vigil, must Confirmation be omitted if there are no Baptisms? (02:32) David (email) - You were defending the Catholic tradition that upholds the doctrine that Mary was sinless. This is the problem with the Catholic Church. (14:13) Audio: Florida couple sues fertility clinic after embryo mix-up leads to birth of child who is not biologically theirs - https://x.com/unlimited_ls/status/2017049649849262322?s=20 (28:49) Kris - If someone who is a Catholic gets a certification to perform marriages, can they marry non-Catholics? (30:43) Lynne - Is Our Lady of Champion the only apparition in the United States that is approved? (36:18) Ozzie - A friend of mine said it was not a sin to miss mass on Sunday and says that God understands human nature (44:23)

Patrick opens this episode with prayer and an energized call for support during Relevant Radio’s Winter Pledge Drive, inviting everyone to join him in community and faith. Questions flood in about clapping at Mass, proper use of anointing of the sick, monogamy’s roots, and how to encourage spiritual growth within a family, and Patrick answers each with clarity, warmth, and direct appeal.   Jules - Is it ok to applaud during Mass? (02:27) Joel - Why does the Church declare the nature of marriage to be monogamous? (06:58) Email – Question about the anointing of the sick (14:52) Email – How do I communicate with siblings who have fallen away from our faith (27:39) Maddie (email) - My husband struggles to stay consistent in prayer and lead our family in faith and prayer. How can I encourage him in prayer without nagging him? Rose - Does it count for me to pray the Rosary if I just listen to it? (32:42) Solane (email) – Question about mental health and psychiatry (41:12) David (email) – I no longer feel any fellowship at my Catholic Church and I’m thinking of going to another service on Sundays (45:17)

Patrick on the fallout of feminism in American institutions and the fairness of transgender athletes in women’s sports, with commentary from Helen Andrews and collegiate runner Madison Kenyon. Patrick threads together cultural analysis, faith-driven advice, and real-life stories, moving the hour with urgency, empathy, and a few unexpected notes.   Audio: Helen Andrews on feminism - 1. Feminization isn't neutral—in key institutions, it's actively harmful. 2. Demographic feminization → substantive feminization - https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2017319229259686276?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (04:45) Audio: Madison Kenyon’s case for excluding biological males from female sports from CNN with host Brianna Keilar  - 3min - https://x.com/dineshdsouza/status/2011204762717602270 (11:17) John - Is it ok to get the Tdap vaccine? Is this morally acceptable? (27:26) Candace - I was watching Congress asking woman if men can get pregnant and she couldn't answer the question. I just don't get it. It is just a shame that people not just women can’t answer simple questions like this. (29:51) George - We can't seek fellowship apart from the One Loaf. How can he get fellowship if he separates himself? (35:54)

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