The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers a plethora of questions about, the Eucharist, whether or not you need a Confirmation saint, the possibility of extraterrestrial life in our universe, different beliefs of baptism among the various major Christian denomination. Therese - Why is Mt 17:21 missing from my Bible? John - How is it determined which Eucharistic prayer is used at mass? Patricia - Confirmation: My granddaughter's Church said if they don't pick a saint, that's ok. What does Mr. Madrid think? Alonso - I know why Bathsheba was bathing on the roof. I think in Semitic world, women hung out on the roof. Joanna - How to I believe the body of Christ is present in the Eucharist. I have sometimes trouble with the Eucharist. How can I believe better? Belkya - In reference to aliens: I don't believe in aliens, but my friend does. She doesn't think God would only create humans. What should I say? Andrew - The difference between Baptism and Eucharist in the Protestant Church/Catholic Church. I'm going to a Bible study tonight with Protestants. Patrick reads an email asking for a book recommendation about helping her pray to the saints. Miguel - How do I talk to Protestants who say we worship Mary?

Patrick answers questions about if people with disabilities can receive the sacraments, shares a debate he had with a protestant about veneration of Mary and the Saints and explains why the Protestant bible has less books than the Catholic bible. Patrick goes though some of his emails Gloria - I have a 20-year-old disabled daughter. How do I go about getting her the sacraments? Patrick shares a debate that he had about veneration of Mary and the Saints Email from Ralph - where were people who died before Jesus opened the doors to heaven? Email from Dave – How did the Jews pronounce the name “I Am”? Elena - If someone is engaged and they know they can't have a baby, should they still proceed? Elvie - I'm part of a bible study with Protestants. They said we added books later. Pat - Communion: Sometimes I've run late on eating before mass. Sometimes I'll let the host sit in my mouth for a few minutes before swallowing. Jacob - What did Elisha do in order to give Elijah a double portion of the Spirit? What is the Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? Marilyn - I have to eat with my medication. should I still keep the fast?

Patrick explains why aliens could be saved by Jesus dying on the cross, gives advice to a person who is becoming Catholic, explains why the Catholic Church should be trusted in interpreting the bible and where in the bible does it talk about the trinity. Email from Jordan – How can Aliens exist in tandem with the Christian faith? Ignatius - becoming catholic - advice for me? Maria - Constantine's Sword book: I have a Jewish friend that it set her straight on the catholic Church's view on the Jews. Patrick reads an email asking what should be done if you have asthma and can’t go to Mass because of the incense. David - Protestant-Why should we trust magisterium over other protestants preachers on interpreting the scriptures? Chris - My Protestant friend wants to know where the trinity is in the Bible? Loretta - what is good book for my daughter about belief in god- fallen away Stan - God from God - consubstantial from the father in the creed- what does that mean?

Patrick gives his opinion on modern church songs which were introduce along with many liturgical abuses, answers questions about why the term Roman Catholic started being used and talks with a caller about the Catholic view of the rapture. Patrick Reads an email from Trip about whether or not he should join the Air force. Araceli - On Eagles Wings - Is it good or not good for funerals? Yvonne – Could there be any correlation between pregnancy on birth control and children identifying with LGBTQ? Patrick reads an email asking why Patrick is annoyed by the term Roman Catholic Patrick explains the origins of the term Roman Catholic Danny - What's the main difference between the Catholic Church and Calvary Chapel? Patrick - Why did Jesus tell some 'don't tell about this miracle' and others he didn't. Why? Frank - Doesn't praying for the dead weaken faith in the sacrament of anointing of the sick. I assume my daughter who died is in heaven. Do Protestants pray for the dead? Mayra - Bible: Where in the bible does Christ name 'the Catholic Church'. When Jesus comes back, he's coming back to Jerusalem. He's not coming to Rome.

Patrick explains aspects of the LDS church and gives resources in how to talk with people who belong to that church, shares why Adam is also responsible for the fall of mankind, and shares the Churches view of purgatory. Tilly - I was on a movie set yesterday. there was a woman from Peru and is now LDS. She criticized some of the history of the Catholic Church (crusades, treatment of Natives). What should I have said? Alex -LDS Q: Patrick's explanation about LDS atrocities is true, but when Patrick talks about Catholic atrocities, he says the docs are false. Why? Felix - Adam and Eve: Why is Adam the one that is charged with Original Sin, when eve is the one that took the fruit first? Anna - Praying for souls in purgatory - I heard somewhere that we can pray to the souls in purgatory for certain things. It didn't sit right with me. Bruce -Friend of mine talks about 'liberal Catholic Church' is that part of the Catholic Church? Wilfred - Q: can you explain in the doxology, 'in the unity of the Holy Spirit'? Patrick - What was your transformational moment where you embraced Catholicism and decided on apologetics?

Patrick takes on a listener who thinks the Catholic Church is a cult, answers questions about confession, helps listeners understand the meaning behind some passages in 1 John and helps listeners discern whether or not to attend a Mormon Festival. Caroline - What does the Church teach on cremation? Susan - If someone has a vision of Mary, should someone do something with that knowledge? Jo Ann - Is group/general confession, okay? What about moving the tabernacle to the left of center in Church? Randy - I think the Catholic Church is a cult - Can you explain why it is not? Peter - Exulted: Jesus frees the souls waiting to get into heaven. It seems glossed over that Jesus freed these souls. Can you give more info about it! Aaron - Went to confession and can't fulfill the penance for over a week or two. would I not go to communion until then? Patrick Wishes Young Thomas a Happy birthday. Rob - 1 John 2:20-27 - The body of Christ can't err. I went to a spiritual warfare conference last week and read the Synod docs. It seems they're based on 1 John 2:27. This seems like a democracy. Therese - can I go to a protestant Easter pageant?

Nancy - If Hell exists why is there so much evil on earth? Do people don't believe hell exists? Mary - Any thoughts about the people that were resurrected and walking around when Jesus died on the Cross? Joseph - How would you encourage a struggling Catholic who feels that the Eucharist is too much the center of the celebration of the Church and not the fruits of the spirit or other parts our faith? Michelle - Matthew 13:55 and 56. It says that Mary had other children. What's your take? John – I estimate that there were 20 million people on the earth by the time Cane killed Abel. Do you agree with that assumption? I have been reading the Church Fathers and interested in coming back to the Church. John - Should we go to confession before Easter if we don’t have any mortal sin on our soul? Nick – How do you respond to someone who asks” Did Jesus really say that?” Lupita - Is it a sin to get divorced even though you are in an abusive relationship?

Sam - Do we have our bodies if we are in Purgatory? Robin - Fundamentals of the Faith: Who is the author? The Fourth Cup: does that sour wine is the fourth cup?  https://www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-Faith-Essays-Christian-Apologetics/dp/089870202X Mike - What is Passiontide? Rod - In Revelation, 3 people crying out to God to persecute those who took their blood. But then Jesus says Forgive them for they don’t know what they do. Do we really need to have forgiveness in our hearts? Jan - Wants to go confession before Easter. Confused between moral and venial sins? Maria - Does God remember our sins? Joseph 10-year-old - How can God be everywhere and also be in hell? Stephanie - Your thoughts on Descent into Hell by Charles Williams? Susie - I am recent convert. What my relationship with my priest should be? I feel like my priest is not that friendly towards me and is kind of distant.

E-Frank - Is there a proper way to wear attire during holy week? Email – Had ovarian cancer and as the marital act became painful, my husband turned to prostitutes. Am I obliged to partake in the marital act with him? Veronica in California email – Offered up rosaries for my deceased relatives until I was told in a dream to stop praying for them. What should I do? Robert emails in as a follow up to E-Frank – Don’t let yourself be distracted by how others dress at mass but remember to dress with respect as going to mass is like standing at the foot of the cross. Rose - How does the priest determine penance during confession?

Tim - Young adult friend is interested in Catholicism but he spends a lot of time reading other religions and he doesn’t think there is anything special about Christianity Patrick recommends “Fundamentals of the Faith” by Peter Kreeft Michael - I have two godsons who never got first communion or confirmation. Are they saved? Rachel - Obligations to our children: I have a family member who has been to prison. Do I need to keep my children away from her? Patrick responds to two very different takes on a caller from last week, one who hated it and another who thought it was wonderful Brian – I’m puzzled by your support for the military Charles - Does using real humans in our military serve as a deterrent to war?