The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers listener questions about a priest breaking the seal of confession, what are the 5 non-negotiables regarding voting, and he helps a 13-year-old how to respond when he’s pressured by kids at school about his beliefs Email from John – My old Pastor broke the seal of confession and chastised me in public for my sins. What should I do about it? Patrick recommends “Excommunication and the Catholic Church” by Ed Peters Maria – Question about the steward who was fired and then changed the amount owed to his employer so that he could be welcome in homes when he would soon be put out of the master’s house Ed - I am teaching my granddaughter prayers, but with one of them she doesn't want to say the word “hell.” What should I do? Nancy - Comment on passage about Giving Alms: I think the steward had originally padded the bill and charged them extra so when he learned that he would be fired he adjusted to the proper amount. Florida Bans Puberty Blockers and Transgender Surgery for Minors Chris - Could you talk about the 5 non-negotiables regarding the election coming up? Joshua 13-years-old - Two girls at school ask me why is it wrong to be gay. How do I respond? Shannon – My priest told me that not all priests will give an apostolic pardon, why is that?

Patrick answers listener questions about plenary indulgences for the dead, if it’s okay to renounce our faith if it will save the lives of others, and if there are any last rites available for non-Catholics Lawmakers want this to be the last time Americans turn back clocks for daylight saving Joseph - Can I go to confession to get a plenary indulgence for the dead in November? Susan - The USCCB is asking us to vote for different political positions. How is that not the Church playing politics? Mark – Is it okay to renounce our faith if it will save lives? Natalie – Are then any guidelines I need to follow in regards to a loved one during end of life care? Alva – Are any of the last rites available for non-Catholics?

Patrick answers listener questions about giving the sign of peace during Mass, what happened to Cane after Jesus rose, do Catholic’s believe in the Mark of the Beast, and why do Catholics say they are “Catholic Christian” instead of just saying Catholic? Modesto – I see the fruit of the Holy Spirit in people who do not believe in Jesus. Why is that? Are they saved? William – Can we do the sign of peace during Mass? Enrico - What happened to Cane after Jesus rose. Was he forgiven? James - What is the Catholic view of the Mark of the Beast and what is the timeline of it? Mary Beth – Why do Catholics say they are “Catholic Christian” instead of just saying Catholic? Jeff – How do I convince my 13-year-old daughter that the Bible is trustworthy in regards to the creation of the world, the Eucharist and other Catholic things? Patrick recommends “Can you Trust the Bible” Francis Hogan

Patrick answers listener questions about the illuminati and lizard people, if God is merciful shouldn’t everyone be in Heaven, is the Vatican based on pagan religions, and how to interact with people in a social setting who are spreading lies about the Church Do you have a favorite child? Patrick shares the story of a “savage grandma” who has a “family ranking board” — here’s why she put me in last place Steve (06:57) – Is the illuminati or the Lizard People mentioned in the bible? Mary Beth - If God is all merciful, why isn't everyone in heaven and if God is all justice, why isn't everyone in hell? How do we reconcile this? Robert - Many places in the bible it says our sins will be forgiven. So how will we be held accountable on judgement day? Miranda (20:09) – Is the Vatican based on pagan religions. Patricia - What happens to babies who are miscarried at the resurrection, what bodies do they get? Patrick responds to an email from Dorothy asking: Why can’t we eat gum before communion? Isn’t that a “fussy man made rule?” Mike (42:33) - How do I interact with people in a social setting who are spreading misinformation about the Church?

Patrick answers listener questions about our Blessed Mother, is working in a tobacco field a sin, amd what’s the difference between Protestant and Orthodox Christians Ann - When talking with a teen, how do I explain God being loving and merciful with the Old Testament is filled with a lot of killing. Phil - Are people who work in tobacco fields sinning? Was our Blessed Mother Mary a single mom? Edgar (25:15) - What is the difference between Protestants and Orthodox and which ones would sedevacantism fall into? Joe – Do you have a cheat sheet for answering listener questions? Patrick recommends “Envoy for Christ: 25 Years as a Catholic Apologist” and “Pope Fiction: Answers to 30 Myths & Misconceptions About the Papacy” John (41:08) - If someone got her tubes tied and is sorry for it, does she need to do anything more to repent?

Patrick answers listener questions about plenary indulgences, NFP, purgatory, what is the difference between “faith” and “faith alone,” if you can sit at Mass if you are injured, and should I still go to Mass if my spouse is sick Respected snake researcher dies from rattlesnake bite Jose - 3 questions about plenary indulgences during this novena of November. 1. How many people can I pray for each day. 2. does it count as a plenary indulgence. 3. How many days can I do this? Krista - I found something similar to NFP called the Marquette Method which has worked really well for me and my family. Jenny - Can we send everyone to heaven if we apply this indulgence to all the souls in purgatory? Modesto - What is the difference between 'faith' and 'faith Alone'? Patrick responds to a troubling email of a priest who said something terrible and wrong to a family in front of the congregation Don – When we get to heaven, will we know who is in purgatory? Barbara - What do you think of the book called 'Murder in the 33rd Degree' by Father Charles Theodore? Irene (40:39) - I got injured and was unable to go to Mass. Is it okay for me to sit at Mass? Dan (45:12) - How can the Blessed Mother be conceived without original sin? Noah (48:35) - Do I go to church when my spouse is sick?

Great Stories About Great Saints! (04:18) St. Augustine of Hippo (36:38) St. Theresa of Avila

Patrick starts the show off with a beautiful message from Pope Benedict XVI in regards to All Souls Patrick explains plenary indulgences and the significant impact they have on your life George - The priest requested I receive in the hand, would it have been a sin for me to refuse and walk away? Brandon - Does Vatican II say that Mary should be the cause of worship in the Church? Publisher dismisses calls to cancel Amy Coney Barrett’s book deal saying they are “fully committed” to publish it Joseph - Can we sell our homes or cars if they are blessed? Solange - Why can lay people distribute communion? Nora (7-years-old) - Who was the first saint? Why did Saint Michael fight the Devil?

Patrick answers listener questions about sin, conscience, and judgement. Angel (10-years-old) - When Jesus died on the cross, did everyone from hell go to heaven? Jack – Is there a good book about hell for a teenager? Patrick recommends “The Divine Comedy” and “The Dogma of Hell” Jim – The Bishop apologized for what the Priest from Ireland said. When people get bad advice from a priest what should they do? Patrick shares a section of the Catechism regarding how you must follow your conscience, but it must be a properly formed conscience. David - Judging the living and the dead: Are people Judged twice?

Patrick shares Fr. Sean Sheehy’s homily courageously proclaiming true Catholic teaching from the pulpit the weekend of October 29, 2022 Mary - Someone left the Catholic Church and now says that she KNOWS she is going to heaven. Is this the sin of presumption? Maria Christina - I am glad you played that audio from Ireland. How could anyone who considers themselves Catholic offended by this? Tod – Are there situations where doing evil for a good outcome is permissible? Cynthia – Am I absolved of my sins if the priest dismisses them as sinful? Kate – I have kids in Catholic School. They are not allowing the children to make mission models because it’s “like making models of Auschwitz.” What should I do about this? Patrick recommends “Journey to the Sun: Junipero Serra's Dream and the Founding of California” by Gregory Orfalea