The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers listener questions about kneeling at Mass, how can I defend Church teaching if it’s not explicitly in the bible, and why do we still need to atone for our sins if Jesus died for our sins? Robert - 1 Cor 4: 6. What does it mean not to go beyond what is written? How do I defend other things that are not explicitly in the bible but are still Catholic teaching? Salvador - I'm getting confirmed in the Church in May because of you. I am feeling guilty that we are having kids very close together and I’m putting my wife in a tough situation Emilio - It seems like Jesus gave us a list of do's and don’ts for internal life in fulfilling the old laws that were external Patrick comments on the news about UFO’s being shot down over North America Bernice - I am attending a church that is under construction. There are no kneelers, so no one kneels. Is it okay for me to kneel? New Hampshire students protest urinal ban in gender debate Denise - How do I argue the Catholic position that Jesus died for our sins but we still need to atone?

Patrick responds to an email about how to give a truthful confession without being crass or scandalous Judy - A young mother with 4 children has a husband who became associated with Society of Saint Pius the 5th. Does she need to join him? Philip - I was told to not talk about religion and my beliefs or I'll get fired. Is it okay for me to agree to this? Kate - There is a man who likes to stand while we should be kneeling at Mass. How should I address this? Is it okay to sit if you can't kneel? Mike – How to have “the talk” with your kids? Melba - On some instructions for how to say the rosary they left out the Our Father. Is that a way of saying the Rosary? Cade - Christine Watkins book 'the Warning': Have you heard of this book and what are your thoughts on my mom getting into it?

FBI Memo Warns against 'Radical Traditionalist Catholic Ideology’ Teresa - My young daughter wanted to get her ears pierced but then didn't want them pierced after a few years and regretted it. Don't let your kids do trans-surgeries. Dawn - I substitute teach in a public school. The most I can do is where my Cross every day at school. Sometimes they ask about it and I share my faith.

Patrick answers an email and offers some advice on how to find a spiritual director

Pat - Is it okay with the Catholic Church to donate my organs? Do you need to be buried in the ground, cremated, or can you be in a Columbarium? Gerri - What should I do about seeing someone reading Taro Cards in a cemetery? Sylvia - If a priest leaves the Catholic Church, can he still come back later on and celebrate the Mass? Mike - I read it was grave matter to trade stocks to make money.  Is that true? Pat – Should the host be received in the hands or mouth? Fern - A priest said that he thought we should receive on the tongue not in the hand.

Drew (never heard of him) Mariani yawns when Mike mentions it’s Patrick's wedding anniversary! AP Bans ‘Crisis Pregnancy Centers,’ Directs Journalists to Use Negative Term Instead Ann - When did Jesus know He was God’s son?

Megan - Ten Commandments: Was sex outside of marriage included in the 6th commandment? Kyle - Papal infallibility: Is it true that the pope can make infallible statements? How does that work? Benson – Is it possible that the Four Horseman of the Apocalyptic are modern vehicles of today’s society? Sam - How do Mormons view the trinity? Joe - How do you debate someone who says that the word of God is sufficient when talking about Sola Scriptura?

Shannon - Update from last week: I am trying to get my marriage validated in the Church, we now need to meet with the priest. My husband isn't Catholic. Do you have advice for this meeting? Pat - Joyful mysteries: Why is the fourth mystery, the presentation a 'Joyful' mystery? Brook - My 12-year-old daughter is being pressured to be trans. My doctor is pressuring me. How do I best navigate this?

Cyrus shares a hand-written letter from a grateful listener Dan - The song they played at the Grammies is supposedly about how bad infidelity is. How do we reconcile that with it being song by the devil? Why did Jesus go to hell? Cindy - Does the Church intently not offer the sacraments if they think the parents are not good? My friend was unable to come into the church as an adult.

Eric - I heard there were documents of the Church Father's that say if the Church teaches anything outside the Church than he is excommunicated immediately. Is that true? Email – Is it okay to ask for blessing from a priest even if we are not in church? Ed – What is “generational sin?” John – In regards to the Grammy awards, how do I not judge the artist while still hating the sin?