The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers listener questions about the role of Godparents, taking the bible literally, how can saints pray for us since they are dead, and if someone needs to denounce their previous faith before converting to Cath Does someone need to denounce their previous faith before becoming Catholic? Jeff - Do you have Book recommendations for formatting the stories of the Gospels in chronological order, and a Prayer Book on God's Divine Perfections that I can pray? Kimberly - Why are there Godparents and what is there role and when did the Church start having them and who can be one? Kristy - If Catholics take the bible literally, why did we stop taking the cup during COVID when Jesus told us to drink His blood? Al (24:54) - If saints are dead how can they pray for us? Elon Musk Completes $44 Billion Deal to Own Twitter Hobby Lobby founder David Green says he is giving away his company because he 'chose God' Patrick - Regarding the vaccine and embryonic stem cells: If we fail to object to embryonic stem cells and we take the vaccine, are we committing a sin?

Patrick answers listener questions about salvation for those with dementia, is suicide a direct ticket to hell, should Catholic oppose legalized marijuana, and can we ask Guardian Angels to pray for someone on their deathbed Sheila (01:42) - If someone has dementia at the end of their lives and they lose their reason, can they still be saved? Damon (10:51) - My children have been assigned to make a “Day of the Dead” alter to the dead in their Spanish class. Is this okay? John – I was raised in an Eastern Church and now attend the Latin Right Church. Which churches Holy Day obligations do I need to do? Rusty (28:31) - Is everyone who commits suicide destined for hell? (36:24) Why Catholics should oppose legalizing marijuana Mark - Can I ask my Guardian Angel to be with someone at their deathbed, if I can't pray at their bedside? Michael - If democrats take control of the senate, what does it mean if Biden “Codified Abortion?”

Patrick answers listener questions about the 5 philosophical proofs of God, if attended a Maronite Church fulfills our Sunday obligation, if having anxiety means I’m not a good Catholic, and if it’s okay to have a Buddha statue in my home Larry - What does the “proof of motion” mean relating to the five philosophical proofs of God? Ruben - Do Maronite Churches fulfill my Sunday obligation? Sarah (06:28) - I struggle with anxiety. Does this mean I am not a good Catholic? Conan - What is the Churches stance on evolution in regards to Adam and Eve? Stacy (28:02) - Is a baptism still valid if the Godparents are not Catholic? Why does the priest say “go to Church when you can” during baptism? Nancy (32:29) - Is it okay for a Catholic to have a Buddha statue in their house? Janice - My friend stopped going to Mass and wants to become a Buddhist, what should I do? Terra - I am starting the Divine Mercy Chaplet. How do we offer God Jesus' “Body, Blood, soul and Divinity?” Debbie - What does it mean “That the thoughts of many will be revealed” regarding the sword piercing Mary's heart.

And if so, do they ever come back? Patrick Madrid responds.

Patrick starts the show by talking about the struggles that priests face, including trust issues and burnout, and he offers suggestions on how we can help them Major Survey of Catholic Priests Finds Trust Issues, Burnout, Fear of False Allegations EFrank - Can someone be baptized who doesn't renounce their previous faith? Larry - My wife has a friend who is a Freemason. Could you explain why this is wrong? Patrick recommends “Why Catholics Cannot be Masons” “and “Masonry Unmasked” by John Salza Pat - If a spouse is found to be an unfit parent what should the other spouse do? Can the other forgo the marital act? Patrick recommends “Annulments and the Catholic Church” by Ed Peters

Patrick answers listener questions about free will and predestination, who really started the Catholic Church, and if it’s normal for to be charged to attend RCIA classes Joseph - How do I reconcile Judas’ pre-ordained decision to betray Jesus with that of his free will? Patrick recommends “Predestination” by Fr. Réginald Garrigou-Lagrange Ron - Did Alexander the Great start the Catholic Church? Biblical stories of military events in kingdoms of Israel, Judah really did happen, archaeologists show Melissa - My sister and brother are Lutheran: they baptized their children at home. Not sure if they did it right what should? GOP warns of ‘rainbow fentanyl’ as Halloween approaches Bill - What do you think of a parish charging for RCIA? Joe - How does dating and predestination work? How can we pray for our future spouses?

Patrick answers listener questions about who created God, if priests need to face the Alter, why we don’t have baptism before birth and why do we pray if God doesn’t change his mind Nixon 8-years-old - Since God created the world, who created God? Elaine (07:31)  - I was in a bible class that said Adam and Eve were fables. Is that true? Michael (12:47) - Is it true that Vatican 2 never told the priest to face the Alter? Joseph – I’m a Flat Earth Catholic Elvira - Why is it okay to pray to dead people if it says we shouldn't pray to them in the bible? Tom - What is synodality? Tim - Why don't we have baptism before birth? Ellen – If God doesn’t change his mind, why do we pray? Marge - How does someone having a conscience play into them living a holy life?

Victoria, an aggressive Protestant listener, challenges Patrick with a gotcha question, asking why Catholics call priests “father” when Jesus said to “call no man father” (Matt. 23:9). As Patrick patiently and methodically gives her a biblical explanation, she grows increasingly frustrated by his kindness. 

Patrick answers listener questions about SSPX, if God tests us, if there is only so much room in Heaven and if non-Catholic bibles are really bibles at all Libs of TikTok signed up on the lefts new social media platform and was banned in 20 minutes Leo - Is salvation only through the Catholic Church? If the bible is missing the Catholic books, it is really the bible? Patrick recommends “Grace & Justification: An Evangelical's Guide to Catholic Beliefs” by Steve Woods Mike (16:03) – Does God test us? Clint - What do you think about the Neocatechumenal way? Jeff - A friend joined SSPX. What information can give to him? Pat (36:16) – What do you think of the idea that “when the amount of souls that go to heaven reach the number of angels that fell, the world will end?” Estelita - What book can I recommend for someone who reads the Bible, but also smokes pot? Bianca - My brother has invalid sacraments. What should he do before he gets married in the Church? Donna - I just lost my husband. Any ideas for mission work or convents I can join?

Patrick shares the story of a Catholic Friar facing federal charges, and 16 years in prison, for blocking an abortion clinic Erica (11:16) - Which is better, receiving communion in the hand or the tongue? Is it sinful to receive in the hand? Email from John - Anyone who thinks Patrick T. Madrid has "blood on his hands" is delusional. Sherry - Can you explain salvation in the Church? Joseph - I support what you said about the priest who was chained to an abortion clinic. Stephanie – The priest who chained himself to the abortion doors was in the right.