The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick clarifies the requirements and responsibilities of being a Godparent, and he talks with a college student who asked, "Why is the Catholic Church different from other denominations?" Patrick shares his experience being in an earthquake Rats with backpacks could help rescue earthquake survivors Edward (05:06) - Can I be a Godparent of someone who is not a practicing Catholic? Daniel - How can I talk with Mormon missionaries who come to my door in a way that may convert them? Dawn - My husband, who is a Godparent, is not baptized. If he does decide to get baptize, will he be valid Godparent? Mercedes (25:22) - Why is the Catholic Church different from other denominations? Betty - A friend of mine doesn't go to Mass often, but when she does go she receives communion. What should I do? Michelle - Could you explain who invented Textus Receptus and why?

Patrick talks with Joe, who is a Jewish Rabbi, about salvation through Christ alone. Joe asks, “What if a person rejects the teaching, without necessarily rejecting Jesus?” Bill - I am a new convert to Catholicism. My wife and I have been married and divorced twice each. I know we can’t take communion and this is hurting my wife. Patrick recommends “Annulments in the Catholic Church” by Ed Peters David - I think that marijuana should be legal for adults. It’s not dangerous Mary Ellen - What if a divorced or remarried spouse passes away, would I still need an annulment? Joe (21:30) – I’m a Jewish Rabbi and have a question about salvation through Jesus only. What if a person rejects the teaching, not necessarily rejecting Jesus? Patrick recommends “Salvation Is from the Jews: The Role of Judaism in Salvation History from Abraham to the Second Coming” by Roy H. Schoeman Mary - How can I deal with a friend who is so proud to not believe in God? Bob – Who does the Holy Spirit go with when a church splits? The Holy Spirit isn’t a lap dog. Lena – Is it okay for my husband and I to go to different Catholic churches? Deanna - What does 'Love your Neighbor' mean in the case of Covid?

Encore Presentation (from July 8th) Can Catholics carry concealed weapons? Elva - As a Catholic, can I carry a concealed weapon? Bruce - Can you explain more the connection of Demonology and mass shootings? Patrick recommends “The Devil in the City of Angels: My Encounters with the Diabolical” by Jesse Romero Jesse - My daughter has been with a man for 6 years and moved in together for a year. The boyfriend is wanting to propose to her but they don't go to church. How can I talk to them about needing to get married in the church? Maria - What is the proper way to do the first 5 Saturday devotions? Elizabeth - My son is getting married. The parish is asking for 1,000 dollars to get married in the church, so they are going to get married outside the church. What should we do? Alex - How can I become a catechist for First communion? What happened to the Demons after they killed the swine that Jesus sent them in? Patrick answers an email about going to confession and not being able to have the time to confess all her sins Joseph - Is the Catholic Church against artificial insemination of farm animals? Darmen - At the last supper, weren't the Apostles wondering why there wasn't a lamb? Patrick recommends “The Lamb’s Supper” by Scott Hahn

Encore Presentation (from July 11) Is it a sin of murder to remove life support? Ken - You mentioned that a priest should wear a stole during confession. Is a confession valid if they do not? What are the Valid forms of matter for the sacraments? Mike - My sister is fallen away Catholic. Is there an Audio Book you could recommend for her to listen to? She cites Luke 9: 49-50 this as a source that Jesus didn't care what type of Christian you were. How do I respond? Grace – Is there something called a “Dry Mass?” Mark - Can someone go to mass twice a day on a regular basis to receive Jesus twice? Patrick - I am struggling with sin and have been trying to go to confession weekly. Last week I felt really distant but after confession I felt like it pulled me back. Roger - I have only made one confession in my 40 years of being a Catholic. Should I set up a time to have confession with a priest or just go at the normal time and stand in line? Teresa - Is there a limit to how many people can be announced for the mass intentions? Anna - Are spouses living in sin if their marriage should be annuled? Dan - How should I read the Bible?

Encore Presentation (from July 13th, 2022) Patrick starts the hour off by reading an email about how a listener accidently found Relevant Radio and it’s changed his life and he’s a Catholic now Thomas - If someone was going to confession to remove mortal sin but died before he got there would the grace that he wanted from confession apply to him? In the same way, if parents want to baptize their child but have a miscarriage would the child receive graces that he would have gotten if he was baptized? What happens to the souls of miscarried child? Patrick, responding to an email asking if Catholics can be Free Masons, recommends the books “Why Catholics Can Not Be Masons” and “Masonry Unmasked” both by John Salza Diane - Today is the anniversary of the revelation of the vision of hell from Our Lady of Guadalupe. I want to make sure people know about it. Melissa - What should I do with my son who got married to a woman without including his family? He doesn't want to talk with me about it. Victor - Are there examples of people who refuse to contribute to society in the bible, and how are we supposed to love these people? What is the cause of homelessness? It's not drugs or mental illness, researchers say

David asks Patrick about other life forms such as aliens and wonders if they would need a Savior. 

Patrick answers listener questions about if it’s okay to encourage nonbelievers to pray, was Eve a sinner, is missing Mass on Sunday really a sin and what exactly is “good guilt?” Roberto – Was Eve a sinner? Robert – Should I encourage nonbelievers to pray? Yollie - Is it okay to tell RCIA students that missing Mass is a mortal sin? Weed Is Coming to Circle K Gas Stations in US Next Year Aaron - They are selling marijuana at a health foods store Benny - What is good guilt and Godly remorse? Anne - Marijuana has caused nothing but problems here in Canada. Eric - I got an average score 77 percent on the InQUIZition. Is that good or bad? Luz - How Can I talk with Jehovah Witnesses when they knock on our door? A Jehovah Witness, who is Filipino like me, came and I don't know if I should keep communications open with her.

Patrick answers listener questions about animal sacrifices in the Old Testament, how to strategize who gets what in a will, and he comments on the false appeal and real dangers of attending a Mega Church Steve - What are your thoughts on Catholic strategies for handling who gets what in my will? Patrick recommends the book “Finish Faithful” Kate - Our Parish priest has two Churches. Do I need to pick one or the other church to be a parishioner at? Why is not going to Mass on Sunday a mortal sin? Sheryl – Emails that Patrick gave bad advice. Mark - Question about offering the sacrifice during Mass: is it similar to the animal sacrifice from the old testament? Patrick recommends the book, “The Lambs Supper” Trip - I came from the mega churches that you talk about. I am a new convert and in RCIA! Kate - Any resources for what is happening in the Mass for my son's fiancé who is not Catholic? Patrick recommends “Surprised by Truth”

Patrick starts the hour with disturbing news from the Vatican: Pro-abortion member of Pontifical Academy for Life contributes to ‘dialogue’ Marya - What is the churches teaching on children who die in the womb? Sue - Please explain the Spanish inquisition in relation to the Holocaust? Did it grow out of intolerance and racism? Mark - If a widow wants to remarry, does the husband need to ask for her hand in marriage? Leo - I would like to talk more about Finding Salvation only through the Catholic Church. Teresa - In Catholic schools they are doing social emotional learning, and are taking that time out of religious studies. What are your thoughts on this? Fred - I am a director of a Pregnancy Center in Brooklyn. I would disagree with you about the pill. I think it could also be used for abortion purposes.

A caller who suffers from bad anxiety asks Patrick what the Catholic teaching is on the matter. He also mentions that it helps him to pray.