The Patrick Madrid Show

Kelly’s daughter is worried about the different levels in Heaven. Patrick paints a picture anticipating the joys of Heaven that await those who love God.

Patrick answers listener questions about the protestant reformation, if it’s okay not to say grace before a meal, communion services, and if the bible is mimicking older pagan stories. Virginia – I was not married in the Catholic Church, but because of your show I learned how important it is to be married in the Church. Thank you! Colleen - Was there any good that came from the protestant reformation that the Catholic Church was able to use? Patrick responds to an email asking, why do we say “Lord, be with you?” Patrick responds to an anonymous email from a man who got drunk and hit his wife. He thanks Patrick for reading his previous email and for Patrick’s advice. Patrick recommends the book “Dying for a Drink” and a Catholic organization called https://www.calixsociety.org/ Kaylee - If you are eating with people who don't pray before eating and you decide to not pray either, is that a sin? Patrick recommends the book, “Surprised by Truth” Carol – My adult daughter is in a play that is inappropriate. If we don't go, it will cause division in the family. What should we do? Alicia - How do you respond to someone who say they are Catholic but they are not in the Catholic Church? Ronny - Thank you for your positive outlook towards our Pope. Rosie - Are Communion Services a valid way to receive Jesus in the Eucharist? Sarah - What is your opinion on people saying the Bible is mimicking pagan stories? Gale - It does say in the bible that we should not add or remove anything from the Scriptures. How do we address this as Catholics?

Patrick answers listener questions about apostolic tradition, taking the Lord's name in vain, how to find his Sola Scriptura debate, and if praying for people who are still alive will lessen their time in purgatory after they die Michelle – Is there a book on apostolic tradition? Patrick recommends two of his own books: “Scripture and Tradition in the Church” and “Why is That in Tradition?” Sarah - Two sons in military take our Lords name in vain. A priest told one of them it wasn't serious. How do explain to him that it is wrong? Joe - Do you have a recording of your Sola Scriptura debate? Here’s a link: https://holyheroes.com/collections/patrick-madrid?page=3 Judy - Why was Jesus unaware of when the end of the world would be? Therese - Do my prayers for people who are living lessen their time in purgatory when they die?

Scooby Doo’s Velma Is Officially a Lesbian, in yet another example of children's television indoctrinating children to a sinful lifestyle Just two states accounted for nearly a third of all US abortions in 2020 Norma - I work at a crisis Pregnancy Center. A client tried to leave a good review but it was blocked. Google told our tech people that they would be blocking all good reviews and comments about Pregnancy Centers. Steve - What is the Catholic interpretation 'election' and 'the elect' in the bible? What is pre-destination? Robert - Is being a non serviam a Catholic Doctrine, or just a Theological opinion? Patrick responds to an email from a Catholic mom of six. Her husband, who is battling alcoholism, wants to take action to not have any more kids

Pornography addiction is destroying marriages and ruining lives. 

Patrick answers listener questions about Jonah’s redemption, if Jesus has DNA, burial and cremation, and how did Jesus become the savior of Christianity Steve - Are there spirits that accompany emotions? Patrick recommends “Stop Worrying & Start Living: 365 Daily Reflections” by Gary Zimak Amanda – Did Jesus have DNA? Paul - Do unbaptized infants have a Guardian Angel? Alex – What is the lesson we learn from Jonah? Did he have redemption? Kristy – Can a burial of a family member be postponed for months to wait for other family members to be able to make it to the funeral? Norma - Can someone be left in a cemetery without their ashes being buried? Patrick - How did a Jesus, a Jew, end up becoming the savior of Christianity?

Patrick answers listener questions about Jesus’s crucifixion and how could God see Himself on the cross. Patrick also helps an 8-year-old understand how Mary is the spouse of both Joseph and God Sophia 8-years-old - How is Mary the spouse of both Joseph and God? Rhonda - I know Mary was present when Jesus was crucified. Did God also see Jesus' crucifixion? How can God see Himself? Patrick recommends “Theology for Beginners” and “Theology and Sanity” both by Frank Sheed Daniel – What’s the best thing to do with my wedding ring now that my marriage is annulled? Mary - A priest said that we are all divine. I don't understand how we could be divine? Molly - At what age should I tell my kids about transgenderism? Emma 11-years-old - Should I stay in Bible Club? Patrick recommends “The Ignatius Bible” Frank - My wife cheated on me twice. What should I do?

Patrick answers listener questions about Catholic Rites, preaching to Jehovah Witnesses, what to do about occult ads, is it okay to say “God bless You” and can we offer up our guilt as suffering Kristen - What rite in the Catholic Church was the first rite created by Jesus? Christina - My Priest will be preaching to Jehovah Witness in a hospital. How can he prepare for this event? Patrick responds to an email about occult adds that popped up on a listener’s TV screensaver Jesse - As a Eucharistic minister, I can't by Cannon law bless someone who comes up for a blessing. How can I work around this? Am I allowed to say “God bless you” to someone? Jose - How can I talk with a Protestant about the timeline of the Catholic Church? Brandon - Can we offer up suffering as a result of guilt from sinning? Tom – How do I responds to a protestant who is telling me that I am too focused on the 'law' as a Catholic.

Patrick explains how casinos enable gambling addicts and shares the story of a prominent COO of a major company.

Patrick answers listener questions about how to defend Mary’s perpetual virginity, which Bible is the best to read, and if we should name our Guardian Angel Pope Francis appeals to Putin for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine Matt – The Chapel on my military base is being neglected. The sacrament is not being taken care of. How long should the host wait after it is consumed? AOC Tries to Bully Yeshiva University. She and five colleagues don’t approve of its religious views. Jessica - There's an Adoration Chapel that leaves the exposed Eucharist out even when no one is there Patrick responds to an email from Tom who asks about the marital act Joshua - How can I defend Mary's perpetual virginity? Emily - What version of the bible should I read? Patrick recommends “150 Bible Verses Every Catholic Should Know” George - Should we name our Guardian Angel? 'Metaverse' children to replace real kids by 2050 and 'help with overpopulation'