The Patrick Madrid Show

Callers share raw, powerful stories detailing the emotional toll of a parents' split on their children, to the undeniable strength of a single mother post-separation. Patrick speaks with Anne who, despite facing abuse and hardship, highlights the crucial role of therapy in healing wounded spirits. The discussion pivots to the power of faith with Nicole, whose journey from addiction to grace is nothing short of inspiring. Patrick doesn't shy away from the tough conversations, offering spiritual guidance to those struggling to align their relationships with their beliefs. His message is clear: with God's love and a commitment to resolve, hope, and healing are always within reach. Lisa - I'm 44 now and my parents got divorced when I was 6-years-old. I still have trauma from what happened. Lisa - I have been divorced and I know that it affected my children greatly. (05:29) Ann - I was in a marriage where I was in danger I had had to leave. My children didn't know their father was hurting me. Julie - I thought my parents were going to get a divorce when I saw that my husband's family get divorced. We vowed never to get divorced. It was hard watching him with what he was going through as an adult. Jacquelyn - I had been fornicating with my boyfriend and now that I don't want to have sex with him he is upset with me. What should I do? (26:54) Del - My wife and I stayed married and we had 12 children, all still in the faith. My wife recently passed away but I wanted people to know that some people do make it work. Jodi - I am an adult child of divorce and I am currently married but my husband left for another woman and the general devastation is really coming through. I would encourage people to not normalize the effects of divorce. Nicole - I was on drugs when I met my boyfriend, but when I became Catholic I tried to stay in the state of grace and now my boyfriend is trying to get the sacraments. He agreed to give up sex with me so we can be chaste through Lent.

A listener named David from Milwaukee finds himself in a dilemma that hinges on the core belief of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. His friend, not sharing this belief, has caused some discord.  Patrick Madrid shares the Bread of Life Discourse from John Chapter 6, as a way to help David explain this to his friend. Imagine the scene: Jesus, a magnet for thousands, feeds a hungry crowd with just a few loaves and fish, leaving an abundance of leftovers. This miraculous act sets the stage for Jesus to teach a profound, if not controversial, lesson. As Jesus transitions from feeding the crowd to feeding souls, He makes a bold statement: "I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever."  But here's where it gets interesting! Jesus isn't just talking about physical hunger or earthly bread. He's making a jaw-dropping connection to consuming His flesh and blood for eternal life. Understandably, this causes quite the commotion among the crowd. "How can this man give us his flesh to eat?" they wonder. Patrick emphasizes that Jesus is not speaking metaphorically. He's laying down a spiritual gauntlet: His flesh and blood are real food and drink, necessary for eternal life. This claim leads many of Jesus' followers to hit the road, unable to stomach such a radical teaching. Simon Peter, ever the impulsive one, steps up with a declaration of faith, basically saying, "Where else would we go, Jesus? You've got the words of eternal life." So, what's the takeaway for anyone else scratching their heads over the Eucharist? Patrick Madrid suggests that the departure of many disciples over this teaching underscores its literal truth. If it were merely symbolic, why the mass exodus?  Patrick wraps up with a compelling call to see the Eucharist not as a stumbling block but as the ultimate expression of Jesus' love and sacrifice. It's a divine mystery that binds Catholics to Christ in a way that's as real and nourishing as the bread and wine consecrated during Mass. Let's not take this amazing gift for granted.

Patrick shares an email from Elizabeth about how to identify mortal sin. (12:26) Veronica - Marian Consecration, I was thinking to start it. Can you share some insights in preparation as one starts the Marian Consecration? (18:48) Break 1 Alabama Supreme Court rules that frozen embryos are children under state law Tulio - Holy Water, the Church doesn't have Holy Water available. Do we still use Holy Water at home? (36:21) Break 2 (37:40) Kelly - Trouble with my 4yo daughter, a lady gave her a bracelet when she was a baby with a Mother Mary bead and just realized it also has many evil eyes. Did I welcome something to her life? What do I do now? What do I do with the bracelet? Melva - What is your take on the Republican Candidate and how Catholics need to vote?

(4:16) To Bless or not to Bless - On the Vatican Declaration Fiducia Supplicans. Gideon - If the world was perfect from the beginning, why there were fallen angels, who tempted Adam and Eve? Joe - Is it risky for a Catholic to read a book published by a Protestant? (21:41) Break 1 James - 1. He knows an artist that works as a handyman, who is not Catholic and is interested in the beauty of the Catholic church. Catholic Artist connection. 2. Traditions Custodies says that the devil doesn't like Latin. What do you think about it? 31:23) Armando - The difference between the stations of the cross and the sorrowful mysteries of the rosary. (35:08) Break 2 Cecilia - Trump very terrible to people that came to Washington and will bring their families, how can somebody like him be pro-life and considered as a family. Frank - Christian Charity - if a friend misuses your money, should you give a warning to your other friends to protect them or should you stay quiet to protect your friend's reputation? (41:11) Maryland - 1. Are there any specific rules of handling the St. Joseph statue before selling a house? 2. Quick synopsis of purgatory? Yanessa - Share about Pope Francis has try to limit the Latin Mass, I believe some people have a mistakenly believe that the Mass only counts when is in Latin.

Patrick continues discussing the validity of the Mass regardless which language is used when celebrating. (9:26) Meredith - Are canonizations infallible? (18:58) Break 1 Denise - relative was priest in Rome and pope Paul 6 suffered greatly and we don't always know what someone is going through. Joe - Cancer patient. Suffers of OCD and depression and came out stronger because of radiation and chemo. Can you shine some light with some faith relief? Michael - Seeing a lot about '3 days of darkness' on FB, light candles, block the rooms... do we have to block everything? What if we didn’t do it right, do we go to hell? (36:06) Break 2 Tim - Apostolic pardon and anointing of the sick - do you have to go to purgatory if you receive this sacrament? (41:57) Anne - Do people really have near death experiences? The visions never include judgement.

Special guest host, Father Matthew Spencer, joins the show today! Father Spencer talks about the importance of lent and asks us to ponder how we are doing on our journey (4:53) Rowen - Do we have the relics of Adam? Albert - how serious is it to use curse words? (18:01) Break 1 Joe - follow up- wants to follow up on using bad language around women Kirk - follow up- my advice on how to stop cursing (8:33) Father Spencer shares insights from CS Lewis with a take on imagination which you probably haven’t heard yet. Maggie - we should keep celebrities accountable for their swearing even if we get push back from others (32:22) Break 2 Michael - what advice would you give to a person in mortal sin but could not get to confession?

Special guest host, Father Matthew Spencer, joins the show today! Jose - Wife kicked me out of the house and she is having an affair and won't let me see my children-what should I do? Justia - Can I make the sign of the cross to others in my senior living and give them ashes? since not all are able to come to mass that day? (16:20) Break 1 Matthew 5:48-51 Eye for an Eye conversation- How does that fit in with the psalms that encourage us to not borrow money and apply this to life? Annette - almsgiving-limited income-try and get deals and donate to my food pantry when I don't have cash to donate. Sharon - sanctuary lamps in church- do they always have to be red or can they be other colors. Michelle - While on a cruise I can go to Fatima, If I will be rushed, should I skip it? (34:43) Break 2 Norma - Who baptized John the Baptist and gave him authority to baptize others? What is going on with the Eucharistic Congress in July (40:19) Joshua - follow up-is it okay to say, 'not too bad for a sinner'? does that mean we are going to keep identifying as someone who will never be without sin? (44:52) James - Can I have some spiritual advice? My girlfriend just broke up with me and I don't know what to do next.

Special guest host, Father Matthew Spencer, joins the show today! Maureen - Is it okay to communicate with Mormons? or listen to their podcasts? (9:08) Mary - What is salvation? is it a sacrifice to god or payment to Satan? Patrick - good thief on the cross- how can you explain that we should walk close to Jesus and not just hope that on our death bed Jesus will forgive us Break 1 Jen - How do we find out if we are exempt from fasting due to a medical issue? (26:31) Jen - Why is it a mortal sin for missing mass on Sunday? Break 2 Renae - What benefit is there for having masses said for a person's soul? (41:31) Teresa - Friend is living with a boyfriend. How can I talk to her about this spiritually dangerous life she is living? Fran - I have heard some people changing the words of hail Mary? why 'you' instead of 'thy/thou'?

Patrick Shares an email asking about the Rainbow mentioned in the bible with an unexpected question. David - Why in the memorare is it never was it known and not ever was it known. (7:40) Gideon 16-years-old - Why do we have fallen angels? Woman reportedly walks through TSA security, boards AA plane without boarding pass and shares a story of his own about something concerning flights. Patrick shares an email about a Ukrainian Catholic asking about the few people who are saved. (20:26) Break 1 Woke Kindergarten critic put on leave in Bay Area school district Angela - The reason we don't go to Heaven is because we have free will and choose to go against God's teachings. (31:31) Break 2 Patrick discusses the controversies about a scandalous funeral which took place in a New York Cathedral (40:19) Patrick shares a “twitter” post from a woman around the LGBT movement. Dee Dee - I am getting confirmed as adult - I want to know if I can pick more than one saint as my confirmation name?

Dee Dee (continued) - I am getting confirmed as adult - I want to know if I can pick more than one saint as my confirmation name? Patrick helps a young Protestant who wrote in needing some encouragement. (16:58) Break 1- Special Surprise Rejoin! Matthew - Observation that Preston is Living the same life as our Lord was at his age. (21:04) Mike - Born and raised Catholic. Later in life I started going to a Lutheran church. It seems like I was also confirmed at the Lutheran church. Am I still Catholic even though I was confirmed there? I am back at the Catholic church now. Patrick answers an email from a listener about the Saint Michaels prayer after Mass. (36:45) Break 2 Bob - Are we supposed to treat people from the LGBTQ+ group badly and when they die are we supposed to bury them without any ceremony? Daisy - A family member is having a baby, and they plan to get married later - How do I convince them they need to get married first before having more children? AND I minister to the Homebound - a Christian lady wanted the Eucharist and we said we couldn't give to her because she wasn't Catholic. How do I explain this nicely?