The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers listener questions about SSPX Churches, how to go deeper in your faith, why the Church has beautiful buildings in a world filled with poor people, and how best to host a priest who is coming over for dinner Patrick responds to an email from K who says they are SHOCKED by the content Patrick was talking about Vicki – I think our priests need to be educated on sexual sins. I took my sin to confession and was told it was fine because I was married. Email - What’s the best way to host a Priest at my home? Jonathan - What is a good prayer for someone when they are dying? John - What does “poverty in spirit” mean? Renee - How do we understand married couples in heaven? Tim - Why does the Catholic Church have so many beautiful churches instead of helping the poor? Central Banking Digital Currencies risk becoming a Trojan horse towards social credit systems. This is not a conspiracy theory. It’s already happening. Slowly, but surely under the radar. Shelly - I want to get deeper in my faith. What should I do? Rose - Can you explain the SSPX Churches?

Patrick answers listener questions about the symbolism of the monstrance, what is nominalism, is smoking tobacco a sin, what is natural marriage and why do we need to go to confession in person Maria – I love your show! Robert – Is dark humor okay? Margaret - Is the symbolism of not having the monstrance out during Mass pointing towards God hiding the Ark of the Covenant in the Old Testament until Jesus came? Pablo - What is Nominalism and how prevalent is it today? Will – Is smoking tobacco a sin? Andy - What is a Natural Marriage? Nancy - Do you need to get an annulment in your Diocese or can you get the annulment anywhere? Maggie - Can you get married by proxy and why does confession need to be in person? Joseph - Are our Prayers to Mary useful when we are in mortal sin?

After being helped by a stranger who disappeared, Joanne asks if angels can appear as humans in times of need?

What if what you and I are going through right now was a great gift from God? What if it’s an opportunity to slow down, get grounded, and get spiritually on track?

Patrick answers listener questions about the number of the beast, drinking alcohol, being baptized twice, and he shares an emotional email and offers advice to a young woman considering abortion Terry – My phone number has 666 in it. Should I get it changed? Karen writes, “So many people in the Catholic church are hypocrites. I keep getting ignored and someday I may become the ignorer.” Patrick shares his empathy for her and reminds here there are good priests, bishops and parishes and he encourages her to keep looking for the good. Richard - The bible says drunkards will not be allowed in heaven. Should we not be serving alcohol at events? Patrick shares an email from a woman considering an abortion. Patrick responds to an email asking about being baptized twice Eliu - What attitude should the congregation and the Priest we have for babies at Mass who are crying?

Patrick and Cyrus have a little fun with the news that McDonald's is going to be selling “adult” Happy Meals Patrick shares his experience raising children and taking them to Mass, even when they are rambunctious and loud Mike - I have a large family and my kids would make noise in Church but people would come up to me and say I have a beautiful family even though the children were noisy. It made me feel better. Nancy - What are your thoughts on the book “Dilemma: a Priest's struggle with faith and love” Dennis - Children Being Noisy: I have been on both ends of this. What changed my mind is having children of our own. Mark - My friend is always bashing the Church with using Pope Francis' comments against me. How should I respond to her? Fr. Zach - I have encouraged parents by saying that I appreciate them coming before I do the closing blessing Jennifer - Why did God create Adam and Eve even though He knew they would commit sin?

Patrick answers listener questions about the Rites of the Church, the Neocatechumenal Way, the Illuminati, and what the 7 years of tribulation are referring to Kimberly - Could you explain the different Rites of the Church? Tony - What are your thoughts on the Neocatechumenal Way? Robert - Called yesterday and would like to follow up: Why do we not inherit the earth at the end of time? Angela - God doesn't need us. He created us to be in heaven for our happiness not for his. Kimberly - How do we understand saints suffering for other people when Jesus Christ paid the ultimate price? Jay - What are the 7 years of tribulation referring to? Michelle - What is the “Real Illuminati?” Russel - How do I talk with people who say that the Paul 6th Audience Hall looks like a serpent?

Patrick offers a biblical overview of Moses as a type or prefigurement of Christ and explains the profound parallels between Moses liberating the people from bondage in Egypt with that of Christ liberating us by His Passion and death from bondage.

Patrick answers questions about original sin, listening to Mass on the radio, and if homosexual couples can receive the Eucharist Patrick shares the story of when he was bitten by a dog as a child Dogs can smell when we're stressed out Colin - Regarding your conversations about the marital act: If we get to the point in the Church where homosexual couples can receive the sacraments, how would that impact the bond of intimacy in a marriage between man and woman? Roxanna – I need a guidebook for my son who is courting a young lady. Patrick recommends “The ABC’s of Finding a Good Wife” by Steve Woods Marci - My daughter asked, 'Why can I not see Jesus but he can still hear me?' Katarina - How do I explain original sin when we are made in the image of God? Patrick responds to an email asking about going to Mass and listening to a replay of Mass on the radio Joe – What’s the point of original sin?

Patrick answers questions about missing Mass on Sunday because of being tired, if Jesus prays for us, if there was a 4th Angel in the bible, and how to talk to your spouse when you find out about a secret they were keeping Sandra - Does Jesus Pray FOR us? Or do we just pray to Him? Jason – I have demanding work hours. What is acceptable when missing Mass in order to provide for my family? Carol - I disagree with Patrick about the woman who was doing certain sinful sexual acts with her nonbeliever husband not being culpable. Why is she not responsible? Florida sheriff says 'fatalities are in the hundreds' after monster storm David – Should I invest exclusively in Christian minded mutual funds Hedy - Wasn't there a fourth Angel in the bible name 'Uriel'? What does his name mean and where does he appear in the bible? Amy - What would be appropriate questions to ask my daughter's boyfriend when he comes up to visit? Tiffany - Is it okay if I choose not to go to a communion party because I do not like child’s mother? Patricia - I found a stash of money in my husband's drawer. How do I confront him about this?