The Patrick Madrid Show

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer reflects on the recent meetings of the USCCB conferences and focuses much of the hour on the importance of marriage preparation Marriage Preparation Gayle – Some topics, such as retirement, were not discussed when we went through marriage prep as older adult Gerry – There are different methods of Natural Family Planning and we found some of them conflict with each other. Kevin – Maybe people are not getting married in the Church because there’s more glitz and glamor getting married in scenic spots like beaches. Also, I got a vasectomy against my wishes. What should I do? Dave - Marriage Prep is important. I didn't have it and we got divorced.

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer reflects on mental health and euthanasia and takes listener questions about sin, euthanizing pets, consecrating yourself to Mary, and how to explain perpetual virginity to new Catholics FIFA and the World Cup Mental health and euthanasia Jonah - Is it a sin to buy groceries on Sunday? Jennifer - Is euthanasia okay for pets? (30:00) Consecrating yourself to Mary Fr. Matthew recommends “33 Days to Morning Glory: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat In Preparation for Marian Consecration” Cynthia - How can I explain perpetual virginity of Mary to new Catholics?

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer answers listener questions about if Mary can work directly with our soul, did Catholics rule out limbo, is it a sin to not talk to my husband Amazon Alexa Is a 'Colossal Failure,' On Pace To Lose $10 Billion This Year David - Why is Church quiet on moral issues like abortion and sexuality? Why are believers of Christ not voting morally? Mary - Can Mary work directly with our soul? Rey - Did Catholics rule out purgatory in 1970's? Joseph - I think listening devices will be required soon by government like the book “1984” Dave – I had four separate occasions while praying the rosary when I smelled roses Email - Is it a sin to not talk to my husband? Ashley - We found, in an old monstrance, particles of the Eucharist. What should we do?

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer reflects on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe E-Frank - Is it acceptable to receive the Eucharist without fasting one hour? Fr. Spencer explains the 5 Steps of the Examen World population reaches 8 billion – Are we in danger of running out of resources? Rebecca – Will God forgive at end of life or do we also need good works? Fake Meat – Now meatless oysters are an option Protestants think saved by works but do good deeds. how to explain to them that we believe same thing?

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer reflects on praying and living a spiritual life The Most Important Conversation in Marriage Is Prayer by Edward and Beth Sri Sam – We are so afraid to kill oysters, but we kill babies in womb. Why are we so unbalanced? Frank – Are works required for salvation? Jim - Church should change their policy on Priests. They should be able to marry. Jim - Eastern Catholic priests can marry - why is that okay?

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer answers listener questions about dealing with depression, if it’s ever okay to use birth control, are there YouTube videos of real exorcisms, and how can I argue the pro-life stance in the case of incest or rape Lynn – I’m going through grief and depression after losing my mom and I need advice Colleen - Is it ever appropriate to use an IUD or birth control? Mark - I think we might be married in heaven - what are your thoughts on this? Mary - Should we have our property blessed? There was an accident and someone died. Sandy - Is it possible that a video of a real exorcism could be on YouTube? Eileen - My relative, a member of SSPX, says if there is not a Latin Mass available he is not obligated to go to Mass. Anna - How can I argue the pro-life stance in the case of incest or rape

Special guest host Ken Hensley Ken starts the show by sharing his story of being a protestant pastor who gave up his old life to walk the faith as a Catholic Tom (21:43) - Romans 4: How do you interpret that chapter? I think we are saved by faith alone. Emma - Hearing your story was so cool! What happened to your father? Amy - How do they determine what will go into a sermon in the protestant faith? David - The Podcast you have is amazing! I learn so much from you! Thanks so much!

Special guest host Ken Hensley Ken expands on a topic from the first hour about “faith alone” and how he came to abandon Sola Scriptura R.J. (24:39) - What are your thoughts on the Chosen Series? Mary - Did you ever try to reach out to Lee Strobel for Case for Christ. It would be great if you could convert him? David - Luther believed that we were dung hills covered in snow. My thought is God gave us manure to help us grow. The bad things in our life are supposed to help us grow. John (46:14) - Protestants say that you can't be saved by works, but accepting Jesus on faith is kind of a “work” itself right? George – We worship God in three persons but Jesus has only two natures?

Special guest host Ken Hensley Nancy - I'm going to the Holy Land and it is offering for us to renew our baptismal vows in the Jordan River. Can we do that? Ken expands on a topic from the first two hours about “faith alone” and how he came to abandon Sola Scriptura (02:57) Noah - I read a prayer asking God to save the departed souls from the fires of hell. How does that work with the Catholic Church teaching that souls in hell not being able to go to heaven? Giovanni - Why are Baptists so specific about the form of Baptism if it is Just a symbol?

Patrick explains conditional baptism and how to validly baptize someone who is dying when it’s not possible to baptize them in the normal way Patrick starts the show off responding to an email from the daughter of an elderly father dying with dementia who had never been baptized. Terri (18:35) – Can you baptize someone if there is no water where you are? Donald (26:37) - Is a baptism still valid if the priest is in mortal sin? Mary (31:36) – Is it okay for my local Catholic School to put on Les Misérables? Alex - I recently converted to the Faith. I didn't have a certificate of my baptism. Was my confirmation in the Catholic Church valid? Zack - Today's reading: Who is the King holding the scroll in his right hand? Who is the Lamb?