The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers listener questions about the annulment process, navigating the challenges of finding a good Catholic partner, what does Heaven look like, how to help prison ministries, and much more. Rick - I am involved with Prison ministries and have used your books and material which has really helped. Is there other material I can get for the prison ministry? Barbara - I know someone who died at 82 but had mental disabilities. Since she had mental disabilities will she need to go to purgatory? Matt - Can I attend a confirmation at a non-Catholic Church? (15:36) Cindy - My niece wants to be a police dispatcher; so can she choose a male saint or does she have to have a female saint? Marie (email) – I need encouragement to remain a faithful Catholic Beany - I suggest the woman looks in her own parish for a Catholic man to meet. My husband died a few years ago and I met a man in the confession line. Now we are planning on getting married. Rose Mary - If you are going to visit a graveyard for the plenary indulgence, does it have to be the graveyard of the person you are praying for? If someone is Catholic, and they stop going to Church, are they still Catholic?

Charles (10-years-old) - Matthew 21: 40-41 and Luke 20: 16 don't seem to line up. Why do they seem to contradict? My little brother and I listen to you and he wrote your call-in number randomly one time along with the station we listen to. Jim - My wife and I went to a bar mitzvah and they asked my wife to do a reading. Was it okay for her to do it? (06:54) Sean (12-years-old) – What is Heaven like? (15:27) Edwardo - If I miss Mass for All Saints Day, do I need to go to confession before receiving communion? Germaine - What is the proper posture to have for adoration? Kim - The Vineyard represents the Jewish People, so he is throwing them out and getting new Christian tenants? Barbara - I have been getting a lot of requests in the mail for donations for different things. What do I do with them? Lydia – The Texas Rangers were the only Baseball team to not have a pride night. I think it was providence! Daniel - I am a protestant who is in RCIA. My wife is bitter because our marriage isn't blessed and thinks that the Catholic Church doesn't honor our marriage. What should I do? (45:47)

Patrick continues his conversation with Daniel from the end of the last hour. He’s coming into the Catholic Church and his wife is feeling some resentment about his faith and what it means to their marriage Ava (17-years-old) - What is the history of the nuns? Why aren't they in education or health anymore? (15:36) Edgar - Luke 1:47. If Mary was free from all sin, why does she need a savior? Mark - Israel Palestine conflict: An anti-war friend said that the Palestinians should have the right to rebel as much as Israel has the right to defend themselves. How can I talk with him about this? Patrick shares a very thoughtful email from Bill about how Patrick handled himself during some intense calls and topics on last Friday’s show (41:22) Marie - My husband had cancer as a kid which gave him retrograde ejaculation. Is our marriage invalid because of this condition?

Patrick unflinchingly examines the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. He addresses questions about civilian casualties, the role of Hamas in exploiting innocent lives, and Israel's efforts to minimize harm. Along with discussing the geopolitical dynamics, he also examines the theological implications of the conflict, exploring beliefs and perspectives from different religious traditions. Additionally, Patrick takes calls from listeners, providing insights and guidance on a variety of topics, including how to interpret emotional experiences during prayer, how to knock some sense into young people who think communism is the answer, and exploring differences between the Catholic Church and Mormonism. Patrick starts the show by sharing an email from an LDS listener who wants to correct Patrick on what he’s gotten wrong about Mormons Pete - Do the Mormons believe in the Ten Commandments? (18:57)         Joanna - You have strengthened my faith. And I would like to thank you. My brother doesn't believe that Jesus is God or walked on water. What should I do? Patrick comments on Israel’s efforts not to bomb innocent people and why Hamas strategically places their bases in hospitals and schools (36:58) Craig - A solution to the Middle East Crisis is to realize that Hamas is just one branch in the Muslim Brotherhood. We should cut off economic aid to all Muslim states.

What is the Catholic view of “prepping” for potential disasters? George - Could you contrast the use of nukes in Japan to Israel going in and causing collateral damage in the invasion? (06:58) Maryam - Israel is controlling the blockades so civilians can't leave. (15:16) Zoe - I cry when I pray the rosary. Why is that? Tommy - Why is the Church not raising awareness about the Armenian and Azerbaijan conflict? Jim - What do you think about the new speaker of the house who is a Christian?

Rudy - 1st Samuel Chapter 3 seems to point to the importance of praying for the dead when David prayed for Saul. What do you think? Susan - Can people other than God give grace? (06:35) Chris - How can I deal with friends and family who are homosexual but raised Catholic? (13:20) Madeline - Regarding the marriage debt, is it no longer a free choice to give yourself to your spouse after you are married since you have to fulfil it? Emily – My young adult son thinks communism is good. Why does communism reject religion? (25:45) Patrick recommends “The Black Book of Communism” and “1917: Red Banners, White Mantle” and “With God in Russia” and “Dedication and Leadership” by Douglas Hyde for books that shine a light on the horrors of communism Alex - People who are in favor of Palestine must not read and understand their bible. Cristina - I can't make it to Daily Mass for the First Saturday Devotions. Can I go to the Vigil Mass instead? Joseph - Do you know about the 7 Mountain Mandate and the New Apostolic Reformation which has loud music and impartations of grace. Kevin - What do you think of forced fatherhood? Rafael - Could you explain the meaning of the temple being rebuilt and the other things that Jews believe the Messiah must do?

Patrick stands firm against the reprehensible rise of Jew hatred seen around the world and speaks out against it, while also discussing the geopolitical issues at stake in the war between Israel and Hamas KC (email) – Where did the wave of antisemitism come from? (01:00) Trevor - Jewish people only persecuted Jewish Christians in the early Church. Mark - Has the Roman Catholic Church superseded the Jewish faith? Prince - Can you have a Mass if there is no wine to consecrate? (35:24) Dave - I am an MC at Mass at Church and I was wearing my Pectoral Mass at a bar. My wife got mad at me for wearing it. Should I be more careful?

Patrick stands firm against the reprehensible rise of Jew hatred seen around the world and speaks out against it, while also discussing the geopolitical issues at stake in the war between Israel and Hamas Ophelia - What do you think about us celebrating the day of the dead? Rafael - How can people claim to be descendants of Jacob when they could be descendants of Esau? Betty - Could you recommend a prayer book for teenagers? How the surge in antisemitism is affecting countries around the world (23:06) Audio from Bianna Golodryga – Wave of anti-Semitic incidents in wake of Israel-Hamas war (38:36) Audio: What is Palestine? Eric - How can we move forward in accepting the Muslim faith with everything that has happened in recent times?

Patrick stands firm against the reprehensible rise of Jew hatred seen around the world and speaks out against it, while also discussing the geopolitical issues at stake in the war between Israel and Hamas  Paul - I am married to a Palestinian. How do I navigate this with my wife whose family has been displaced by Israel in the past? Jim - I think the audio you played is hypocritical. The fighting is happening for political land reasons not for antisemitism reasons. (12:54) Ted (email) In Heaven, will we need our souls to animate our new bodies? Chris - When did the popes change how much they exorcised their authority over other countries? Tim - What is the liturgical rank of today? Bob - The analogy from Jim doesn't hold up. Palestine lost the war, so Israel has the power. (27:18) Doreen - Do you think the master plan is to disperse Palestinians all over the world through their actions to populate the world with Palestinians? Paul - I was at a presentation by a Jew who was forcibly evicted from Morocco because he was Jewish.

As we celebrate All Saints Day with Great Stories about Great Saints, we also delve into the meaning of being a saint in the Catholic Church and explore the sacraments, intercession of saints, and the significance of canonization. What exactly is a Saint? (01:24) St. Augustine of Hippo (13:27) St. Jerome (27:53) Cody - What are we supposed to do if we hear prophecies that don't come to pass? (46:21)