The Patrick Madrid Show

We think in terms of “time” in this life, but in Heaven, there will be no time. Patrick explains how only God can truly satisfy us forever.

Mike, who identifies as a “pro-choice Catholic” medical student attempts to refute Patrick’s statement that “abortion is never necessary to save the life of the mother” by appealing to the tragic example of his own pregnant sister who died of an illness after refusing to abort her baby to save herself. A spirited yet ultimately fruitful debate ensued. Listen! 

Patrick gives sound advice to a mom with a 9-year-old son asking about sex.  

Patrick answers questions about purgatory and hell, why God wants us to evangelize even though he is all powerful, where did Jesus go after he died, and he has a great conversation with a caller claiming Jesus was being irresponsible when He made all that wine at the wedding of Cana. Connor (01:55) – In Luke 16: 19-31, Was the rich man in purgatory or hell? Brandon (12:43) - Why does God want us to evangelize since He is all powerful? If God is all loving, why would he want us to suffer if we don’t love him? Kevin (email) – Where did Jesus go after he died? Dana (25:45) - Was Jesus being irresponsible by making Wine at the wedding of Cana? Shannon - Why do we say “We dare to say” at Mass? Richard - My uncle was a bit slow. Did he make it to Heaven since he didn't have full reason?

Patrick responds to an email from a husband who writes about his wife needing, by direction of their doctor, to take birth control for the next few months. Is it a sin to engage in the marital act while she’s on the birth control pill? Ann (02:50) – Why was “the good steward” both fired and commended. Tino - Were Elijah and Enoch with Abraham when they died? Peggy (10:47) - Thank you how you answered Dana earlier today. Is it possible to have a written sign in church telling people to please be quiet? James (20:55) - Patrick responds to an email from a husband who writes about his wife needing, by direction of their doctor, to take birth control for the next few months. Is it a sin to engage in the marital act while she’s on the birth control pill? Bunny (30:30) - Do you instruct people about the faith when you are with friends? And I think Jesus was showing compassion to the family at the wedding of Cana. Ramon - Why do you think James says it takes works to be justified, in James 2? Larry - The Saint Michaels prayer originated in 1898 with Pope Leo. I think the Church should speak on this more. What are your thoughts?

Patrick answers questions about what’s the difference between convalidation and a blessing, yoga at a Catholic school, and who is the High Priest Melchizedek? Katie (02:38) - What is the difference between convalidation and a blessing? Maria (09:22) - My kindergartener goes to Catholic school and they want her to be in a yoga class. What should I do about this? Mike (18:32) - Who is the High Priest Melchizedek who is mentioned at Mass? Terri (23:58) - My daughter is in Catholic School and the English teacher was teaching some transgender ideology Anna - My priest is asking for money to build a new Church. Is it okay for me not to give him money? Cyrus reads an email from Patricia about an anti-Christian movement running rampant on social media Jairo - I love your show thank you for everything you do! JoAnn - I was a Catholic who did yoga in Church. They have good hearts but it is disrespectful to people who actually believe the Hindu belief of Yoga Debbie - Nights are very difficult for me since my husband died. I turn to RR to help.

A caller asks, “If God knows everything, does it really matter if we pray?”

Patrick answers listener questions about the Sede Vacante movement, did Saint Dominic receive a physical Rosary from Our Lady, and he helps a young woman who is wondering if she is ready for RCIA Aaron - Could you explain the Sede Vacante Movement? Patrick recommends “Pope Fiction: Answers to 30 Myths and Misconceptions about the Papacy” Mary - When you go to the grocery store and someone is begging for money what does Catholic Church say you should do? Joe - Did Saint Dominic receive a physical Rosary from Our Lady? How do Protestants normally try to explain away biblical arguments for Purgatory? Fred - If a Catholic and non-Catholic get married, does only the Catholic receive the Sacrament of Marriage? Kelsey - I am looking at RCIA because of my boyfriend, but he isn't sure if I am ready. What should we do?

Patrick answers listener questions about confirmation sponsors, volunteering on Sundays, how to properly pray the Rosary, and he explains Micah 7:18 Lisa - Do you have to choose your Godparent to be your confirmation sponsor? Amanda - My in-laws, who are not Catholic, are receiving Communion in the Catholic Church. How do I tell them this is wrong? Sam - Can I work on Sunday's if it is volunteer work? Patrick shares the Guidelines for the Reception of Communion from the USCCB Nathaniel - When Our Lady gave Saint Dominic the rosary, did she also give him the mysteries? Kenan - How do I properly pray rosary? Alicia - Please explain Micah 7:18

Patrick answers listener questions about Sunday readings, how to pray the Rosary, how often should we go to confession, and how to explain to children the statement to “fear the Lord.” Elena - Is there a book that relates the readings on Sunday with each other? Patrick responds to an email asking how to best address God in a prayer Patrick responds to an email asking about the history of Mass Patrick recommends “How Christ Celebrated the First Mass” Bob - Regarding working on Sunday: My property got wrecked in Florida, so I needed to work on Sunday, and I am a CTA and sometimes I NEED to work on Sundays? Do I need to pray the Rosary in a particular way? Alex – How often should we go to confession? Sam - How were the guidelines for the mysteries made for the daily Rosary? Mark - Can I go to a wedding for lapsed Catholic. He was baptized and confirmed against his will. He has always been atheist, so he never wanted to be Catholic anyway. Can I participate in his wedding? Harold - Teachers, priests and music ministers are always busy on Sundays. How does that work with resting on Sundays? Carlos - Can you redo the confirmation sacrament in the Catholic Church? Christopher - My friend is a transgender. Are there resources I can give to her to help figure this out spiritually and medically? Sue - How can I explain the statement “'Fear of the Lord” to my Children?