The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers questions about which bible is best for kids, the Alpha Renewal program, if there were really two copies of the Ten Commandments, the importance of making a comprehensive valid confession, and what does it take to be a Christian Abby – What would be the best bible to get for our young kids to use? Therese – My parish is enthusiastically engaged in the Alpha Renewal and am concerned with what this means for the direction of our church Is it true that there are there two copies of the Ten Commandments in the Book of the Law? And why are there two? Patrick shares an email from Jim who thanks Patrick for convincing him to use the app to make a comprehensive valid confession Sue - My friend had an abortion. Should I forgive her? Does God forgive her? Gabby - How should I explain the birds and the bees to a 9-year-old? Carol - Is it sinful to go to a different priest for confession if your embarrassed about your sin? Theresa - What does it take to be a Christian?

Chuck in OH asks Patrick if Protestants have the ability to forgive sins. He asks if he can become Catholic even if he doesn’t accept all of its teachings.

Reba asks Patrick for advice on brining young children to Mass Sonya – I’m grateful for your book, InQUIZition Cindy – Emailed to tell Patrick that he should edit his book because it’s racist Anita - Kids in the Church: there is a good family in my church that witnesses to having children in church. Kip - Large Family going to Mass. Tips: Go early to Mass and Practice with the kids. We also taught the older kids to help take care of the younger siblings. Megan - My family was church hopping and finally found a church that we felt comfortable having young children in. Someone said regarding to a churches life, 'If they aren't crying, they are dying' FDA warns against potentially deadly 'NyQuil Chicken Challenge' Josemine - What do you think of people being taught Oran’s Posture in Catholic School?

Patrick continues his conversation with Josemine from the previous hour - What do you think of people being taught Oran’s Posture in Catholic School? Patrick shares Matt Walsh’s twitter thread about the transgender clinic at Vanderbilt and how they drug, chemically castrate, and perform double mastectomies on children Celebrity InQUIZition with Fr. Rocky and Fr. Simon!

The FL board of Medicine is taking testimony about the issues with Transgender transitioning.  Tony - Do you know about the Four Red Heifers from shipped from Texas to Israel for a sacrifice to build a new temple? Pamela - I am considering coming into the Catholic Church from Mormonism. Where can I look for Catholic Resources? Tom - How can I talk with people who believe that there is no Pope since Vatican 2? Shelby – I loved hearing Fr. Simon and Fr. Rocky on Celebrity InQUIZition Cheryl - Father Eric at Saint Ambrose in Salt Lake City would welcome the caller who is looking into the Church. Dan - Could you expand upon the gift of tears? Terri - Do I need to pray for my deceased mom since she received the apostolic blessing before she died?

Patrick responds to a nastygram  Charles - How should we dress for Sunday Mass oppose to Daily Mass? Alexandrea - Can we have images of tikis in our house? Maricela - What is the amount of Knowledge someone needs to have to commit a mortal sin? If they don't confess it over and over again out of ignorance what happens to them if die? Celebrity InQUIZition with Host Patrick Madrid with special guest stars Josh Raymond and Cale Clark

Patrick responds to an email accusing him of failing to acknowledge that Jesus did not celebrate the Novus Ordo Mass. Chris – I haven’t owned a TV in years because of the violence but some movies require horrendous visual elements to properly portray the reality of the horror of our history Patrick responds to an email that is “praying for his health” Al - How do you interpret Jose 4: 1-6, in relation to today’s society? Patrick answers an email from a parent with an adult child living with her boyfriend Diane – Does Saturday evening Mass communion count for my Sunday obligation? Patrick - My father passed away, and my sister is in control of his burial. She wants to sprinkle his ashes. What other options can I give her? Lon - I want to read some scripture in the bible that seems to say animals do go to heaven. What are your thoughts on them? Denise - I just received a newspaper from IL saying they are eliminating gender in sex ed. What are your thoughts? Steven - We might have perfect recollections of our pets in heaven so we can perfectly enjoy those moments?

Kevin – I was mentoring a young Catholic and I used the term “Catholic Aerobics” and was wondering if that was a blasphemy? Patrick responds to an email about approaching for a blessing if you are unable to take Communion Tracy - Why do some Catholic churches not do both bread and wine at Mass? Patrick recommends “Surprised by Truth” Robert - Why can't Bishops get married? Marilyn - is it okay for me to take communion to shut-ins? Colleen - A priest told me that my fiancé, who is Lutheran, can receive Communion if he believes that Jesus is really present. What are your thoughts?

Candace, a Catholic who is civilly married to a divorced Catholic, asks for Patrick’s advice after one priest told her he would not grant her absolution, and then a second priest said he “believes in a God of mercy” and did grant her absolution.  Patrick unravels the problem for her by showing her that the first priest was correct because she had no plans to stop having sex with her husband and thus did not show true contrition for sin. Patrick gives her hope and encouragement by advising her to live as brother and sister with her husband while they are waiting on the Church’s decision on the annulment.