The Patrick Madrid Show

Government bailouts, asteroids zooming between the Earth and the moon and antigay legislation in Uganda After Giving Them Billions, The US Government Wants To Bail Out Moderna A large asteroid is about to zip between Earth and the moon Stephanie - Legislation in Uganda: the martyrs there were kill because of their opposition to Homosexual activity. Rod - When the bible says that the meek will inherit the earth, is it talking about the New Jerusalem? Patrick uses valerian root to help with occasional bouts of insomnia Todd - Is a baptism valid if a non-Catholic pastor says “you are baptized in the name of…?” Christie - Someone asked about the Indian children being abused and killed in boarding houses. How do I respond to this? Anna - How do I explain to a couple that they can't get married in the church because they are not parishioners? Elvira - Why did Jesus fall three times in the stations when Simon was there to help Him carry it? Matt - Is a Catholic who commits a mortal sin still a Catholic? Gabriella - What is the difference between enabling and being charitble?

Patrick discusses the hostility women are facing from the trans movement and he answers listener questions about how we know that the Eucharist is really Jesus, how to convince my adult child that smoking pot is bad. It’s National Crunchy Taco Day! Tulsi Gabbard – “There is no greater expression of hatred and hostility towards women than to try to erase our existence as a category of people and to minimize us to being a construction of anyone’s imagination.” Richard Dawkins says JK Rowling and others have been "bullied" while standing up for themselves over trans issues. "As a biologist, there are two sexes and that's all there is to it." Josh 12-years-old - How do you know that the Eucharist is really Jesus? Mary Anna – My young adult daughter is smoking weed. How can I address this? Christine - My Catholic brother wants to marry a protestant who has been previously divorced? Sarah - Father-in-law visited us with his girlfriend and they slept together in the same room. What should we tell them regarding this? Anna - What do you think about Bethel Church? My son's wife got him into this Church.

Patrick comments on not paying your adult children’s bills. Once they turn 18, they are responsible for themselves Katrina - We have a daughter in college and we are paying for all her things. At what point in college should we stop paying her way since she is not working? Anonymous – I’ve seen, three times, a priest with a cell phone in the confessional. Is this allowed? Patrick talks about the dangers of cell phones and technology Jay - Do you have suggestions on Catholic education for my kids? Dan - Does the church allow openly gay married couples to join the parish? Could a gay couple be refused communion? Matt - How does “admonish the sinner” work with what Jesus said about the wooden beam in our eye? What does Jesus' parable mean? Horacio - Is it okay to kneel during the Rosary since that is a posture of adoration?

Patrick answers listener questions about cellphones in the confessional, is fornication a mortal sin, what does it mean to “offer it up,” can Guardian Angels read our minds, and are the Harry Potter books okay for kids to read Charlene - A priest said that he was hearing a confession and even though the cellphone was on mute it still picked up the confession of a felon and the police arrest him afterwards. Jessica - How can I encourage my sister to come back to confession? Is fornication a mortal sin? Casey - If the Son has no beginning or end, then why did God say 'today I have begotten you' in the bible? What does it mean to “Offer it up?” Janine - What is the word of faith movement and prosperity gospel? Jennifer - Is the book called “The Great Controversy” good for me to read? Patrick says no and explains why. Rosalia - Can Guardian Angels read our minds when we pray? Burt - If two people who are not married in the church have relations outside of their marriage would that be fornication or adultery? Lisa - Are people who don't know God going to be judged harshly? Irene – Are the Harry Potter books bad for small children?

Patrick answers listener questions, including, “is it okay for me to work at a store that sells the Plan B pill?” Patrick starts the show off responding to an email from a doctor who is pro-mask and asking why Patrick doesn’t talk about masks in a positive light Danielle – After listening to you talk about social media, I have decided to only use it for good, to share light and meaningful ideas and images. Model falls to his death while taking a selfie Patricia - My husband and I argued because his child from another woman is living with a girlfriend who is pregnant. I said they could not sleep in the same room if they visited. My husband thinks that they should be able to sleep in the same room. What should I do? Eileen - What did the Jewish people believe about the term “Son of Man?” Denise - Something about a Fox is mentioned in the Old Testament. But I don't know where it is or what it would mean? Joe - Since today is Saint Joseph's day. What do you think Jesus called Joseph? Camille - What do you think of the movie “The Pope Exorcist?” Maria - I work at a story that sells the plan B pill. Can I still work there?

Patrick answers listener questions such as, is it ever too late for someone to make it to heaven, are there any resources for a husband trying to save his marriage, is it okay to go to SSPX and how best to help adult children who suffer from alcoholism Courtney - My mom passed away from cancer in February. She was not religious. Is it too late for her to be in heaven? Don - I am going through a tough divorce and trying to save my marriage. Carol - Your show is really helping a lot of people and it also helped me too. Frank - I would like to go to SSPX. Is that okay? Arie 10-years-old - I sometimes get frustrated while building Legos and I get frustrated. What saint can I pray to about this? Dana – I have a 1-year-old daughter but I am not Married. Can I still say she is a blessing? If not, how can I fix it? Linda - My son is an alcoholic and living a sinful life. What can I do to help him? Patrick recommends www.Hopereborn.org Bill - How do I deal with adult children who left the faith?

Patrick takes calls from kids who ask some pretty tough questions Mila 9-years-old and Gia 11-years-old - Mila: Did Saint Peter the Apostle make the holidays? Gia: Since the devil was a serpent, is it okay for me to like snakes and dragons? Melissa 11-years-old – If Jesus was born Christmas and the year BC is “Before Christ,” why is the new year not on Christmas Day? If my mom cooks with blessed Salt, do I need to finish my food? Keith – 9-years-old - What are the corporal works of mercy? Benson - Are the people in the Old Testament saints? Pat - How do I explain to my husband that he can't go to communion because he is not Catholic? Michael - How do indulgences work? I have two sources that disagree with each other. Nancy - How do I deal with hearing about a Cardinal in our diocese who was accused of child abuse and pedophilia? Anonymous – Our daughter has decided to be a surrogate mother. Please help us! John - Extended family members received communion even though they are not practicing. How do I talk with them about this? Rick - Can I receive communion in a Baptist Church? Gary - I am struggling with sleeping at night. Could some of it be demonic?

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day There never have been snakes in Ireland Patrick shares The Breastplate of Saint Patrick Michael - Is my marriage valid? I haven't been to church since the 1960's. Phil - My story is like Michael’s and I would like to offer encouragement to him Harold - St Joseph- was he taken body and soul to heaven like Elijah and Mary? Leonard - Can a woman go to confession for an abortion she has had or is she excommunicated? Email from Carmelina 9-years-old - If you make the sign of the cross when you are very young to start a prayer, then why can't you make the sign of the cross only when you are really old, to make your whole life a prayer, so you are starting and ending your prayer at the start and end of your life?

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day Carol – You suggested “Surprised by Truth” for my daughter. I read it first and I’m amazed at how much I learned. April - What is the purpose or point of being a Catholic? Debbie - Is our Mass done the right way? I heard we copied the protestants? Glenda – My sister is not married in the Church. She says that God should recognize the law of man since he gave authority to man.

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day Liz - How can I ask for forgiveness or forgive others without being selfish? I just want to go to heaven. Joe - St. Joseph is always depicted with short hair. Is that considered true or just artistic interpretation? Casey - How many forms of God's will exist and how does that relate to predestination? Patrick shares “St. Patrick's Bad Analogies” by Lutheran Satire Michael – 4-year-old son accidentally grabbed Communion and I ate it but I was not in state of grace. Did I do the right thing? Can we take communion if we have mortal sins? Mary Ellen – I have three friends, one is an atheist, one says there is a ghost in house, and one has a converted temple. Should I avoid playdates at their house?