The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick tackles the shocking and blasphemous opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, which is nothing short of a grotesque mockery of Christianity. He discusses the powerful response from Bishop Andrew Cozzens and emphasizes the importance of prayer, fasting, and reparation in the face of such blatant displays of evil.   Patrick shares his disgust over the open ceremonies at the Olympics mocking the Last Supper (00:38) Patrick shares Bishop Cozzens statement regarding the Olympics (03:56) Olympic organizers apologized and then took that apology back Joe - On the Olympic ICO contact page you can state your concerns. (34:59) Chris - I think that protesting does make a difference. I have been involved in protests that do work. (47:19)

Patrick dives into the troubling events unfolding in France, including coordinated cyber attacks and power outages that coincide with the opening of the Olympics. Patrick draws thought-provoking parallels to biblical plagues and the trials in Exodus, exploring the deeper implications of these modern disruptions. He also delves into a perplexing incident at the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremonies—a vulgar and blasphemous display mocking the Last Supper and Christianity. Patrick addresses listener concerns, shares resources for understanding controversial themes in popular culture, and discusses reactions to these current events.   Maggie - I saw there was a black out in Paris two-nights after the opening ceremony and the only light in the city was coming from Sacred Heart Adoration Chapel. It seemed like a public humiliation ritual? (00:51) C Spire is the sixth-largest wireless provider in the United States and they pulled their support from the Olympics David - I have heard that the Whore of Babylon is the Catholic Church. (15:52) Dorothy - What do you think of the band called 'Lamb of God'? My grandson went to a concert. Bill – Maybe they didn’t know that they were mocking the Mass. They were maybe just having fun. I want to watch it now to see if it is as bad as people say (28:16) Amy - I think we can respond to this by praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet for the people who produced it and I think that protesting is also good. (48:04)

Patrick breaks down the controversy surrounding the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. He discusses the shocking mockery of the Last Supper, and why it's essential to stand up for our values and faith. He also delves into the impact of media desensitization on our culture. Remember, this is a pivotal moment to shine our light in the darkness and stand firm in our beliefs.   Patrick read and responds to emails about the opening Olympic ceremony Chris - Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. I think we should forgive them. (16:57) Pat Marie - They have been doing this for many years. 'We love the person, but we hate the sin' We need to teach our youth that we don't want the sin from the beginning. (20:29) Jenny - It is profoundly offensive to Christians. The growing of acceptance of mockery has to stop. We need to stand up for Jesus and not be afraid to speak up! (25:11) Greg - I didn't see the opening act and I don't want to see it Sharon - It was an abstract perversion; the Olympic committee needs to be sued. The Pope needs to speak up. (36:17) Scott – Jill Biden thought it was great (40:34) Eydie - What number should we call to complain about the Olympics? The Olympic committee is crazy. (42:42) Joseph - Is God the only one who can perform miracles? (44:46) Hunter - Jesus has already defeated the evil we are seeing in the world. Colossians 2:15 and the Catechism shows a call to live by the faith and not support things like this. Linda - Interesting what should have been wonderful, was overshadow and punctuated with disrespectful behavior. I can’t believe this is what we waited for years to see.

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer delves deep into the teachings of Humanae Vitae, marking its 56th anniversary. He explores the Church's timeless wisdom on marriage and family, and how Pope Paul VI's insights on artificial contraception remain profoundly relevant. Despite the challenges of living counter-culturally, embracing God's plan for marriage brings deeper unity, better communication, and lasting happiness.   Humanae Vitae (16:40) Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith recognizes ‘Trinity Fount of Mercy’ messages (34:01)

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer dives into the history and complexities of married priests within the Catholic Church and tackles the emotional and ethical challenges surrounding surrogacy in modern society. He shares firsthand stories and provides thoughtful insights to help you navigate these nuanced issues.   Email – My daughter is in a same-sex relationship and won’t talk to us anymore because we don’t approve of her lifestyle (01:13) Email – How could God always have existed? Who created Him? (15:18) Chris - I am battling with an atheist who is asking me about Unicorns in the bible. He thinks there are errors in the bible. (18:29) Jessica - Our priest is married. Is that allowed? (32:11) Gemma - Can you give a gift to a couple who are using a surrogate mother to have a child? (41:12)

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer explores the complexities of God's mercy and justice. He discusses how God allows suffering not as a punishment, but as a means for growth and redemption. He answers questions on why God permits temptation and the reality of hell, emphasizing the power of free will and God's ever-present grace. Remember, God’s first response is always mercy, calling us back from sin to holiness.   Sandy – Does God punish us for our sins? (00:57) Linda - A friend of mine connected me to Relevant Radio who recently passed away. I want to thank you guys for being on air. (09:01) Ralph - I don't understand Hell. Why would God allow us to be tempted? (10:27) Anne – My niece is getting married to a girl and don’t know if I should tell her why I’m not going to the wedding (19:14) Beth - Is God incapable of annihilating his people? (26:40) Maribel - Can you explain annulments to me? (32:23) Eileen - What is the earliest reference to the Trinity in the Old Testament? (39:51) Bruce - Is there a chance that God can use divine intervention to change history and can the devil do the same? (43:52) Adriana - I was married for 20 years. It ended 7 years ago because he was abusive, and now I'd like an annulment but I'm missing important documents.

Patrick kicks off with a powerful moment of Pope John Paul II singing the Pater Noster, touching hearts with his remarkable voice. He discusses Kamala Harris's controversial tenure as the U.S. border czar, and reflects on voting with a moral conscience. Patrick also shares a humorous yet eye-opening exchange between a cab driver and an irate customer, highlighting the complexities of modern politeness.   Audio: Pater Noster sung by JPII in Holy Name Cathedral Chicago (02:07) John - What happened to David Daleiden who did the sting operation on the Planned Parenthood? (05:14) Audio: For profit media’s before and after about Harris being the “Border Czar” (06:43) Juan - How can we receive the Eucharist if we are voting for parties that are in favor of abortion? (11:04) Audio: A cab driver says “Thank you, Miss” and pays the price for it. (14:32) David - How do you understand Genesis where light was created before the Sun and Moon. (23:18) John - What is the Catholic position on the war in Israel since both sides of the war are in favor of abortion? (30:58) Audio: How Palestinians are able to so successfully victimize themselves (40:58) Josh - How do I talk to my wife who is very caught up in pro-choice movement? (45:39)

Patrick tackles some tough but crucial topics. He explores the virtues and miracles of St. Philip Neri and grapples with the grave injustices of abortion. He challenges misconceptions about divine power and discusses the pervasive threats of modern ideologies on our youth. He also offers heartfelt advice to struggling parent and defends Israel's right to self-defense.   Ann – How is it justice if God allows babies to die? (01:11) Todd - Faith tells us “don't kill” but it seems like these evil doers must be eradicated. (06:57) Ivan - My son is struggling with gender confusion. How can I help him? (10:11) Chris - Where in the bible does it say that people who don't know Christ through no fault of their own can go to Heaven? (22:33) Daphne (7 ½ years old) - If God is Jesus, who made the world before God? (36:52) Ray – After the National Eucharistic Congress, how do we keep the momentum moving forward? (42:56)

Patrick touches on the transformative power of the Eucharistic Congress, its impact on Catholic unity, and how it deepens our faith. Amazing stories from callers, heartfelt testimonials, and practical advice on living out a vibrant Catholic life.   Patrick comments on a twitter post stating it’s a mistake to shield children from the internet (01:20) Thomas - From your perspective, what did the Eucharistic Congress help add to the Catholic Church? (05:04) Diane - My children are not practicing Catholic but they go to Mass with me. How do I tell them they shouldn't be receiving communion? (18:05) Patty - Why do they host the Eucharistic Congress once every 80 years?  Why not every 25 or sooner? (23:07) Ronnie – My friend gave me candles from the 1926 International Eucharistic Congress.  (26:59) Charles - Does the Church teach that Moses did not write the Pentateuch? (31:28) Mary – I was going to go to NEC but unable to be there. I watched a lot of it on TV. I received a lot of graces from it. (40:17) Sister Elizabeth (email) – Philadelphia had a Eucharistic Congress Kathleen – My family member who was a Catholic now is part of non-denominational church.  He feels his eyes weren't open before and now he’s received the Holy Spirit. (44:53) Ann - How do you deal with giving Catholic response to issues on social media? (47:43)

Patrick explores the question of supporting non-denominational missionaries from a Catholic perspective. He examines the foundations of the Catholic Church established by Jesus, the importance of unified doctrine, and the historical context of Protestantism. Ultimately, he reaffirms the significance of the Catholic Church in delivering the true gospel.   Sen Schumer on Harris Nomination – No one claps (01:14) 1989 Ford Interview on how we will get the first Female President (02:24) Elon Musk says his son is "dead" thanks to the woke mind virus after he was tricked to put on puberty blockers (06:49) Mark - The National Eucharistic Congress moved me to convert from Lutheran to Catholic! (20:26) Elizabeth - NY state has a proposition amendment which will enshrine abortion as a right until birth. Parents are also being taken out of the equation in regards to their children transitioning.