The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers listener questions about the process of dying, going to purgatory and then to heaven, and can two fallen away Catholics still have their baby baptized? Sharon - Philip 2: 10. Why don't people bend their knee at the name of Jesus anymore? John - My family member is getting married outside the Catholic Church even though they were raised Catholic. Can I attend if they no longer practice the faith? Amelina – The Sex Ed in school is full of LGBT stuff and is going to be adopted here in my school Denise - I'm becoming Catholic and was told I could not go to confession or receive the Eucharist until I finished RCIA. Why is that? Carlos - If I travel to a diocese that allows eating meat on St Patrick's Day can I eat meat there? Steve - Hebrews 9: 27. 'Men die once and then the Judgment'. Can you visit other places after death? Susan - What is the process of going from death to purgatory to heaven? Pete - Can two fallen away Catholics get their baby baptized? Mary - Pass over and Jewish tradition: why did they need a lamb and why is Jesus the Lamb? Patrick recommends “The Lamb’s Supper” by Scott Hahn Marcello - If you have had kids before marriage, can you get married? Mary - How do I interpret John 20:23 correctly?

Patrick shares a brief but powerful message by a Church of England Deacon named Calvin Robinson who urges Christians to follow Jesus instead of condoning sexual sin in order to be accepted by society and that we shouldn't bow to "homosexual marriage.”   John - Does Satan have dominion on other planets? Tim - My friend is interested in the Catholic Faith. I told him about the corruption and hypocrisy in the Church. How can I talk with him about these things without turning him away? Will - What did Jesus say about homosexuality, in regards to the Calvin Robinson audio we played earlier Maggie 15-years-old - The recording was good. I agree with what you played. I am getting confirmed this weekend Nader - There is a SSPX Church in my home town. Can I go to that church? Luis 7-years-old - What do the letters stand for above the Cross? Colin - I heard there was a counterfeit miraculous medal. If I had one, how would I dispose of it? Joyce - My friend passed away but some of the family members say he has come back to them. Can that happen?

Patrick reads and responds to an email about slavery and the United States role in eradicating it Jose - Thanks to you, I came back to the Church. Can Satan influence your dreams? Alexa 9-years- old - Can you take the Eucharist two times in one day? Al - What homily would you give at an Easter or Christmas Mass in order to keep people in the Church? 41 more Texas churches vote to leave United Methodist Church Why Christians shouldn't bow to "homosexual marriage" – Deacon Calvin Robinson Chris - I don’t think God is against polygamy. Where is that in the bible?

Patrick answers listener questions about cremation, why fish isn’t considered a meat, and is it Church permitted to donate your body to science Oscar - Is cremation permitted in the Catholic Church? Rod - Why is Fish not considered meat? Christina - Is it okay to donate your body to science or to donate your organs? Lisa - I think we should be cautionary about which organs to donate. Mark - Why should we accept that the Bible is the word of God when it has so many authors? Denise - Is there anything else in the Old or New Testament besides Genesis that talks about sodomy? Michelle - I think scripture says something else about sodomy. I think it was originally is talking about young boys and men. Madeline - I invited my protestant boss to my husband’s protestant church because I didn't think he would like a Catholic Church. Is that okay?

Patrick answers listener questions about the seal of confession, the dangers of tarot cards, is Judas in hell, and what is the value of God hearing our prayers if there seems to be no response? Bishop says priests would rather go to jail if state requires violation of confessional seal Richard -  My wife's best friend has a pack of tarot cards. Is it okay for my wife to visit her when those tarot cards are there? Aaron – Is Judas in Heaven or hell? How can we have free will if God already knows everything? Is it a sin to hate yourself? Elizabeth - I love Patrick's show! I had an anointing at mass yesterday. I had an ultrasound last week - after the anointing yesterday, the spot is gone! Jonathan - Is there any statement where the Church discusses that certain races have genetic predisposition for intelligence or behavior? Has the Vatican ever spoken out against that definition? John - I was wondering why daily Mass and Sunday Mass are different? Why did the deacon consume hosts after communion? Craig - I have a question about the Father's response to our prayer regarding suffering. What's the value of God hearing our prayers if there's no response?

Patrick answers listener questions about divorce, domestic violence, the Church’s stance on being an organ donor and if boxing is sinful Patrick will be at this year’s Walk to Mary Gabriela - Should I let my husband file for divorce or should we file jointly? Terrie - I've been in a domestic violence situation. The child is really going to suffer. Mom’s need to do the right thing to save their child. Albert – What is the Church’s view on organ donations? Aidan – Is boxing sinful? Joe - What effect does communion have when someone is not in a state of grace? Tim – Thank you, Patrick, for standing up for those facing divorce Cara - I'm a donor’s mother. My daughter died and was able to save five lives. There are five people alive out there because she was a donor. It’s a myth that if I register to be a donor, the doctors won't work hard to save my life. I don't like the word harvest. You “recover organs” you don't “harvest” them.

Patrick answers listener questions about Catholic funerals, is it okay to leave Church right after communion, is it okay to chew the Host when receiving communion, and is there cultural differences between American and Mexican Masses? Tim - I met Patrick one year ago at Chandler. I mentioned that I saw Led Zeppelin in England. I just heard Cyrus play a Led Zeppelin song and I just wanted to say hi. Alicia - Can a Catholic have two funerals? Joe - As a parishioner, I noticed after communion it seems 1/2 the church leaves. Why? Alesha - The abuse is not necessarily a marital issue, but an issue with the marriage Teresa – My relatives haven’t been to confession in many years. Should I encourage them to go to Mass, knowing that if they do, they will receive communion without being in grace? Chuck - Is it proper to chew the Host when receiving communion? Gabrielle – How long should we pray for souls in purgatory? Joan - How do we deal with folks who have emotional and mental problems. How does that work with going to communion? What if he forgot to tell all of his sins? Chris – Is there differences between an American and Mexican Mass? (ie. Fast one hour before) - Is it ok to be on the line for confession during Mass? Carlos – How can I talk with my cousin who said she doesn't want to have any more babies? Daniela - If you don’t do your penance, do you have to go to confession again and re-confess your sins?

It’s true that the Holy Eucharist is not a prize for the “perfect” but is medicine for the weak. That’s precisely why those in the state of mortal sin should not receive the Eucharist before first having their sins absolved in the sacrament of confession/reconciliation. Dana - How do I have an “intimate relationship” with Christ? Karen - Did St. Paul contradict Jesus? Rick - Is being disrespectful to parents a serious sin? What can my 17-year-old do instead of fasting during lent? Steve - What is the Catholic view of salvation?

Patrick gives advice and guidance to man suffering with depression and answers listener questions about the annulment process and if being rude to someone who wronged you is a reason to not take communion Joshua – Were the Beatles Satanists? Vanna - We are not speaking to sister in laws and wondering if this conflict would remove us from being able to receive Communion? Louis - I am depressed and don't understand why the Archbishop O’Connell was murdered. Why did God allow this? Suicide Hotline is: 988 Will - Going through annulment process - how much of a mental defect is out of our control and how much is based on sin? Jodi - Was it sinful to take communion after being uncharitable towards my ex-husband’s girlfriend?

Patrick answers questions about praying, how to help someone dying reclaim their faith, when did priestly celibacy start, and was it Noah’s fault that he got drunk? Kevin - Protestant friend said you only need to pray once, while other said to pray constantly. Linda – My friend is dying from ALS. How can I help reinforce her faith? Carol - Did priestly celibacy start so that money would not go to a wife and family but rather to the church after a priest’s death? Marilyn – In regards to Jodi, from the end of the 2nd hour – Forgiveness is necessary or else you will be the one hurt. David - Genesis 9 - Did Noah plant the first garden? And if so, was it his fault that he got drunk? Can you interpret this passage? Patrick responds to an email from a listener who realizes they were not in a state of grace before taking communion. Did I commit a mortal sin? Donald - Can you help me understand the concept of praying to my guardian angel? My wife cheated on me and we are in separation and I want my family to stay together. Maria - Is it wrong to have romantic feelings for your second cousin?