The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick shares his thoughts on Donte’s Devine Comedy, and gives advice to a woman who feels like she’s losing her faith due to the painful divorce she’s going through.  Ann - What do you think about Donte's Devine Comedy?  Izabelle - I feel like I have lost faith while going through my divorce. What should I do?  Gabriel - Could you talk more about Circular Reasoning and sola scriptura?  EFrank - Will you be condemned by the church if you don't go to mass at least once a year?  Marie - Is there a place for Equity Literacy training that we received in the Catholic School?   Joe - God says before I formed you in the womb I knew you. So shouldn't we have been there before being conceived?  Karen - Regarding domestic abuse, they could rebuild through going on public dates. That is what I did when I was in a domestically violent relationship.  Brenda – My friend is married and cheating on her husband and using me as a scapegoat. Do I need to confess this to a priest? 

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Patrick reports about the disturbing news that 20 Major League Baseball teams are raising money to provide “medical sex changes” for minors. He also celebrates being on the air for 10 years and answers questions about Eucharistic ministers and why he receives on the tongue.   20 MLB Teams Are Raising Money To Provide ‘Medical Sex Changes’ For Minors  Richard – In Mark 9:24, how does the father’s unbelief translate with those who struggle with the faith today?  Elizabeth – How do I know if I’m living in an invalid marriage?  Dan - How can understand the relationship between Mary and the Holy Spirit?  It’s the 10th Anniversary of The Patrick Madrid Show!  Izabella 7-years-old - Why do we receive on the tongue?  Marilyn - What do you think about Eucharistic ministers to the home bound? 

Patrick shares a new article about how ‘Quiet quitting’ is the ‘slow killer’ in relationships, and he equates the article with what’s happening in the Catholic Church right now and how we can combat that and become reengaged and active in the Church  Suzanne - What was the MLB team that does not support children having sex changes?  Mark - Who should the spouse priorities in remarriage? The new spouse or the kids?  Patrick answers a “Ready, Steady, Go” email about an adult subject matter. The listener had heard this particular sexual act was wrong and asks Patrick to clarify.  Mark – Which two books on suffering should I get? Patrick recommends “Arise from Darkness” by Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel and “A Grief Observed” by C.S. Lewis  Katy – My daughter is trans-identifying. I love her so much and I hate seeing what she’s going through. 

Patrick gives advice to the mom of a teenager who she fears is not excited about confirmation. He also helps George who is in a spiritual rut and Patrick points out that what he’s going through is spiritual dryness and how that might actually be a good thing.  Angelica - I really like the show. I am a new listener! My son is a teenager and he is not excited about Confirmation. Is it okay for me to say that there will be a cute girl in his class to help motivate him to go?  George - I am going through a spiritual rut right now. What should I do to get through this? Patrick recommends “The Interior Castle” by Saint Teresa of Ávila  Chia - Is it good for Catholic men to have a “Man Cave?”  Susan - How can I help my mentally ill niece? She see’s violent visions and hears voices, and I don’t know how to help her.  Sonia - I teach confirmation class and kids say that they are forced to be there. I tell Parents to ask about what the kids are learning to help them get engaged.  John - What was the name of drug treatment center run by monks?  Timothy – Thank you for all you do.  Raquel - My daughter is turning 18. She wants to get the vaccine to celebrate. How can I help her? 

This is a great segment to play for anyone using birth control or even thinking about using it.

Patrick tackles the question about scrupulosity, gives advice to listeners wondering about how much to pray, shares a powerful article on the power of the rosary and gives his thoughts on people taking their pets to Mass on Sunday.   Patrick answers emails regarding demons Patrick answers emails regarding Scrupulosity while confessing sins James - clarification on praying too much Luis - Prayed the rosary a lot during college and wondering if I was doing too much instead of focusing on school work- is that scrupulosity? Patrick Shares an article about the power of the rosary Bill - Co-worker has a healing ministry out of his car. What should I make of that? Patrick answers an email about taking your pets to church

Patrick addresses the validity of praying the rosary while exercising, offers some in-depth material to listeners that takes a look at Critical Race Theory and it’s problems, as well as gives advice for parents trying to increase their patience with their children. Email from Brain – Is it okay for me to pray the rosary while swimming? Pedro - I pray while I do laps as well and this is what I do? Joseph - What are your thoughts on the Apparitions of Garabandal? Patrick talks about a book by Edward Feser called: All one in Christ: A Catholic Critique of Racism and Critical Race Theory Jane - Do you know any specific prayers for patience? I lose my patience with my kids often and I want to do something different Maryanne - Reading 'Mystical City of God' by Venerable Mary of Jesus Is this book ok? Email from Jack – talks music with Patrick Caz - What happens to the Jewish people after they die since they don't follow Jesus?

Patrick talks with young listeners on concerns about living your faith in the new school year, addresses the dilemma on how to reconcile suffering with God, and gives his perspective on the morality of artists using nude models while painting Emma - What should I do about the stickers o my water bottle? should I use stay away from certain ones? Steve - Would there be a good book by Peter Kreeft for my friend who is young and wants to learn more about faith. Rose - What do you know or think about the 'Flame of Love Book' and diary? Nicole - Can you help me to understand suffering? I read Peter Kreeft and I didn't get it Justin - Why is finding Jesus in the Temple a mystery of the rosary? Janet - “Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect”. I talked to a Greek scholar about this Emily – Can God forgive any sin? Rolando - I am an artist, Am I allowed to draw nudes or is that against our faith? Linda - How long should kids be in formation before sacraments?

Caller Elaine asks Patrick about the Vatican’s stance on the alleged Marian apparitions at Medjugorje.