The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers the question: My Lutheran goddaughter wants me to do the readings at her wedding. I’m Catholic. Would this be okay?

Patrick answers listener questions about communion intentions, indulgences, the Apostolic pardon, if angles are always male, and if someone can take the Eucharist home with them? Sandra - Can one offer communion intention for more than one person? (08:59) Patrick explains indulgences and exactly what a “virtual intention” is Cindy - What is an Apostolic pardon for the dying? Matt - Are angels always male? Richard – Can anyone take the Eucharist home with them? Steve (45:50) – Is there a clearer definition of the word 'KNOW' regarding knowledge of salvation?

Patrick answers listener questions about the charismatic movement, do dogs go to heaven, do all Christian churches come originally from the Catholic Church, and what’s the best bible for a new Catholic? D (00:28) – Is a belief in the charismatic movement, such as speaking in tongues, allowed? Jack (11:47) - I adopted a rescue Dog who just died. Is there any hope that I might see him again? Phillip - Since the Catholic Church was created by Jesus, does that mean that all the other Christian denominations came from Catholicism? Kris – Can animals forgive humans? I used to eat dogs, and now I feel bad about it. Aaron (42:39) - What is the best bible for someone who struggling with his Catholic identity? Patrick recommends The Revised Standard Version Catholic Bible Richard - Is it selfish to not want people to see me when I am on my death bed and to have a closed casket funeral?

Patrick answers questions about how to talk to someone who says the bible is not the word of God, how St. Michael can be a saint and an angel at the same time, how best talk to a pushy neighbor, and where does it say that leaving the Church is a mortal sin? Kelly – Question about the “Dogma of Hell” book. It was terrifying. Where is the mercy? Linda (05:33) - How do I talk with someone who says that the bible is not the word of  God? Peter (13:49) - How can St. Michael be a saint and angel at same time? Joseph – How do I ask my neighbor, who is very aggressive with his religion, to kindly back off? Gilbert - Can I give the 'Handbook of Indulgences' to a non-Catholic? Jody (30:15) - My mom was baptized Catholic but fell away before she died. Should we do a Catholic burial for her? Claire - When a Catholic leaves the faith, they leave the fullness of the faith. Where does it say that this is a mortal sin? Patrick - In the Mass, when we say “And my soul shall be healed” what does that mean?

Patrick takes a call from Steve who questions if both the body and the soul can be destroyed. 

Patrick and Cyrus have a little fun with the news that Generation Z has canceled the thumbs-up emoji because it's “hostile” J.P. 7-years-old - When Jesus died how did he save us from our sins? Patrick shares some common passive aggressive statements you might see regularly in your work email Kathy (21:46) - What are your thoughts on the Alpha Program that some Catholic Churches are doing right now? Matt (36:06) - How do I confront my 40year-old brother-in-law who is taking advantage of our mom? Greg – (43:58) Why did there have to be a battle with the fallen angels in Heaven? My mom is not able to forgive my step mom for abusing her, what can she do?

Patrick answers listener questions about praying for your enemies, if you need to be a Roman Catholic to enter Heaven and why more isn’t done about priests giving bad advice to lay people Brad (01:25) - If I only have so much energy to pray, why should I pray for my enemies? Wayne - Is it necessary to be Roman Catholic to enter Heaven? Donna (13:18) – My granddaughters are in 1st Grade: they have started a LGBT Club. What should we do about this? Mary (26:48) - I am teaching 4th grade faith formation. How do I talk with a student of mine who says that the Greek Gods might be real? Norma -- Priests are giving bad advice to lay people. Shouldn't they be corrected by the Bishops? Jody - When Praying the Rosary, does it matter if I say the prayers out of order and use a clock to keep track of my Hail Mary’s instead of beads?

(08:26) Patrick has lively discussion with Todd, a Catholic whose wife is Presbyterian. Todd strenuously objects to the Catholic teaching of “no salvation outside of the Church” (as taught in Lumen Gentium section 14 of Vatican II). Patrick spends a lot of time dialoging with him based on scripture and the teachings of Jesus. Jack – Please explain when and if “Go and sin no more” was added to the vulgate George - Was it easy for Jesus to face temptation Steve - How do you stay grounded in your beliefs as a Catholic? Carrie - If my spouse doesn't believe in the Catholic Church, should I not become Catholic to save unity of the family? Jane - NFP: If you can't use it indefinitely than how can I prove I am open to life?

Kelly - There is a 4-year-old girl in my child’s class who now claims to be a boy. How can I handle this transgender issue? 

Patrick shares important game changing life hacks and answers listener questions about such topics as if we can celebrate the Day of the Dead, is there any pagan typology that would point to Jesus as Christ, and if we will be charged with judging the angels Life Hacks with Patrick Madrid NASA Confirms DART Mission Impact Changed Asteroid’s Motion in Space Vegan who failed to deal with mouse infestation because it would go against her 'ethical beliefs' fined Rod - If angels have already been judged, why does it say we will judge angels in the bible? Aaron (17:38) - Do you know of any books that talk about pagan typology that would point to Jesus as Christ? Sarah (40:48) - Is it okay to do participate in the Day of Dead?