The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick grapples with Catholic family dilemmas—invalid weddings, wavering faith, and heartbreaking decisions—infusing each topic with honesty and empathy. He reads a raw, moving letter from a grandmother to her granddaughter, triggering a chorus of calls from listeners struggling with love, truth, and family bonds, while weaving in lively debates, flashes of humor, and even fiery opinions on the Beatles and politics. No topic is off-limits or too sensitive as Patrick brings unpredictable candor and humanity to every moment.   Patrick reads a letter from a grandmother writing a letter to her granddaughter about why she will not be able to attend her non-valid wedding (06:12) Brian (email) – Is it a lie to tell someone you like something about them, like a haircut, that you don’t actually like? (19:50) Kristy – My daughter is gay and it’s important for me to keep my relationship with her healthy (23:36) John - Fear of Hell and the devil keeps us from avoiding mortal sin. I think people today are too soft with their rhetoric (31:43) Ron - Why are you always promoting Beatles? Beatles were druggies! I never liked them. (37:51) Karen - I listen to Relevant Radio all the time and you guys promote Trump. If you look at what he is like as a person, he doesn’t live as a Catholic. This bothers me. (39:18) Cindy – At the end of the day, Relevant Radio is called Relevant for a reason. You always keep us informed. (48:09)

Patrick fields a torrent of emails and calls, wading into raw debates over politics, accusations, and faith with steady humor and honesty. Listeners vent about Trump, share heartbreak, and question the meaning of forgiveness; Patrick shares a personal regret about missing a goodbye, the ache of loss, and the strange peace that sometimes follows. He challenges anger and resentment with stories of faith, practical advice, and unexpected moments of grace in everyday life.   Patrick shares some of the many emails coming in about the hate some people have for President Trump (00:28) Richard – The people who lost the election are venting. You are not letting enough people who agree with Trump on the air. (19:32) Donna - Hatred is a sinful thing to have in your heart. We are supposed to love everybody. I wish people would give others a chance. (23:03) Margie - I agree with you Patrick about how angry people are. I found that returning to Church helped me understand mortal and venial sin. A holy man who God placed in my path helped me realize this. (26:46) Tom – The staff at my residential home are not very nice to me and sometimes it brings out the worst in me. How can I be more Christ like when I feel like I’m being mistreated? (37:43) Andrea - I went to mass every day and felt closer to Jesus (40:48) Delores - I have differing values than my secular friends. I feel I am losing them because we can’t agree. What should I do? (44:12)

Patrick taps into listener questions with candor and good humor, moving from tips on finding a spiritual director to practical advice for handling unwanted hugs in the workplace. He mixes faith, personal boundaries, and real-life dilemmas, reflecting on how small sacrifices and Catholic teachings shape everyday choices. The calls and emails spark honest dialogue, quick laughs, and unexpected, heartfelt moments.   Nola (email) – How do I find a spiritual director? (01:58) Wife (email) – How do I get people to stop hugging me? (07:20) Email - Building up treasure in the world (13:07) Anna Marie – A man in church hugged me made me uncomfortable. How do I approach someone not giving Lord the respect He deserves? (18:36) Bonnie - How can I take care of elderly parents? Bishop says best antidote to euthanasia is good hospice care. Any good resources out there on how we can do this? (23:06) June – I heard that the time between the Old Testament and New Testament is a blank page. 400 years of silence. Is this a true theory? (29:21) Emily (email) - I’m confused about why it says don’t forbid marriage and don’t abstain from food. We Catholics don’t let priests marry and we fast on Fridays during lent. Are we breaking the rules? (37:24) David – There’s a misunderstanding that the Presence of God left the temple until Christ came. (48:01)

Patrick explores the roots and meaning of the Sign of the Cross, revealing why Catholics mark themselves and why Protestants usually don't, blending biblical references with practical suggestions like a book from St. Francis de Sales. Listener stories come alive—an ethical work dilemma at Target, the sensitive challenge of dating after hardship, and unexpected questions about crucifixes versus resurrected Christ statues—all met with Patrick’s straightforward counsel and warmth.   Ellen - When I pray with non-Catholic Christians and I make Sign of the Cross, why don’t they make it too? (02:11) Nadine - I work at Target and part of my job is unlocking contraceptives for customer. I feel bad about this. (08:21) Alyson - After we received the Eucharist, we kneeled down and prayed. When it was time for the priest to sit down, I had a vision. What does this mean? (12:47) Mary - Crucifix and Sign of Cross: Why do some Catholic Churches have a resurrected Christ? (26:00) Patrick in Trenton, NJ - I am divorced, and kids and ex-wire are away from Church. She is dating and I am not. (31:12) Len (email) – I’m 44, a combat veteran, and I just went on a 3-day priestly discernment retreat. It was emotional… (39:32) Steven - Two books you recommended changed my life! (46:47)

Patrick fields calls ranging from the scarcity of military chaplains to raw personal confessions, offering hard-hitting advice while pushing listeners toward deeper faith and practical action. Unflinching, Patrick tackles tough questions on contraception, spiritual warfare, prayer, and what it actually means to get your life in order before talking about marriage.   Valerie – Does the military take nuns in the service to serve alongside priests? (00:31) Arcadian – There are graves in Ireland being overseen by Catholic nuns. The media is vilifying the Church there. How do you argue for people to remain object? (04:23) Joshua - Should a person confess their sexual sins to a girlfriend? (15:01) Aaron - As I develop a passion for praying the Rosary, is it better for me to pray by myself or should I be asking other people to join me? (23:53) Donald - Why are we afraid of imminent attacks since we have had this threat since the Carter administration? I think it is silly to worry now. (29:24) Chandler (email) - Why does 1 Timothy 3:1-3 say that a bishop should be married? Seems contradicting to what our priests and bishops practice in the church. (39:55) Margaret - If contraception is wrong, how is NFP any different? (44:45) Rosemary - Sometimes we say the Sign of Cross deliberately. What about if we make a quick Sign of Cross when not saying anything? (49:36)

Brian from Lakewood, CA calls in, sounding very torn. His 80-year-old mom has been going through it: on dialysis, suffering, cirrhosis of the liver... just totally worn out. She’s telling him she’s done, but Brian’s heart is aching and he’s scared. Would letting her stop dialysis be a sin?   Patrick Madrid assures him: "No... it’s not a sin." Here’s why: Dialysis is extraordinary care, not ordinary care. That means it's morally permissible to stop it if it's burdensome, especially when it’s only prolonging suffering.   At 80 years old, in declining health, your mom has a right to say, "I’m ready to go home to God."   Patrick gently reminds Brian: This could be a time to trust God and let go even if it's hard.      Brian’s love for his mom is beautiful and totally understandable. Wanting to hold on isn’t wrong. But as Patrick said, clinging too tightly can get in the way of letting God do His will.   So, if you're in a similar boat? Here’s the takeaway:   -It’s okay to say “enough” when treatment becomes more pain than peace.   -It’s not giving up. It’s letting go into God’s mercy.   And hey... hug your mom today, if you can. Or call her. Or say a Hail Mary for her soul. Moms are priceless.

If you’ve ever found yourself spiraling after watching a news video, this episode of The Patrick Madrid Show is your spiritual guidance.     Be Watchful, Not Paranoid   Patrick and Producer Cyrus explore what it means to discern the signs of the times without falling off the deep end into anxiety or conspiracy theories. Yes, we live in crazy times. Yes, there are real threats. Yes, AI can deepfake the Pope now. But that doesn't mean we need to panic.    Don’t Believe Everything You See on the Internet    Patrick talks about how we're bombarded with fakes and frauds, especially on social media. Be discerning. Check your sources. Here’s how:   -Go to Vatican News for real updates from the Church    -Stick with trusted Catholic sources like Relevant Radio   -Don’t share shocking news until you’ve verified it     How to Not Freak Out When the World Is Burning (Spiritually Speaking)   Cyrus reminds us:   “Go to confession. Get right with God.”   That’s the spiritual equivalent of taking out insurance and installing a fire alarm. If you’re in a state of grace, you’ve got nothing to fear.    This world isn’t our home. Like St. Teresa of Ávila said:   “All things are passing. God never changes.”   If you’re still worried? Just remember Padre Pio’s quote:   “Pray, hope, and don’t worry.”     Don’t believe every headline or deepfake   -Stay smart: check sources, especially on Church news   -Be ready: Go to Confession, receive the Eucharist, stay rooted in Christ   -Remember who wins in the end (Jesus)   Pray hard, scroll wisely, and keep your soul squeaky clean. We’ve got work to do, but we’re not doing it alone. Stay faithful, not fearful. 

Special Guest Host Cale explains the Feast of Corpus Christi and how John 21 hints at the papacy through unexpected biblical details like the 153 fish. He weaves personal stories and pop culture—Billy Idol cassettes, White Sox nostalgia—into theology, fielding questions about Catholic beliefs and responding to real-life scenarios like neighbors upset by prayer.   Is the Papacy biblical?  (05:00) Have you ever had someone get mad at you for saying you would pray for them? (36:43) Leonard - I had a co-worker who was atheist. He sneezed and I said God bless you. He started yelling at me. (43:10) Roy - People that are atheist are self-centered selfish people. They think there is no creator. (46:05)

Special Guest Host Cale hosts a lively episode full of unpredictable moments, wrestling with the ethics of prayer when someone flatly refuses it and exploring what makes a saint’s body truly incorrupt. Relics, eucharistic miracles, and real callers’ stories about faith, spiritual boundaries, and even witchcraft collide with his trademark wit and a candid peek behind Catholic traditions—plus a debate about shifting holy days that sparks unexpected laughs.   Robert - A witch asked if she could pray for us to her sun god, and we said no. (03:05) Valerie - Regarding the man who wrote into The New York Times: It is not that he does not want her to prayer for him it’s that she is relentlessly reminding him that she is. She should continue but in silence. (06:58) Robert - I am a retired dialysis nurse. I ask my patients if they would like a Catholic prayer. When you build a relationship, they are usually willing and grateful. (12:24) Mike - Do you think that Catholics are misusing the word incorrupt? (18:02) Vonny - Instead of saying 'I'll pray for you', I think it’ better to say, 'I'll remember you in my prayers.’ (30:00) Jim - She was performing an act of charity. When someone gives you a gift, it would be wrong to turn it down. (30:58) Carol - What is the churches teaching on purchasing relics? I have heard that you can't sell them, but you can buy them. (33:09) Corpus Christi – The Body and Blood of Christ (38:21)

Special Guest Host Cale explores the origins and significance of Corpus Christi, weaving together the story of St. Juliana of Liège, eucharistic miracles, and what science has found hidden within the church’s treasured traditions. Conversations effortlessly blend faith, basketball drama featuring Caitlin Clark, and honest debates on grappling with doubt—sometimes even asking if “faking it till you make it” brings someone closer to belief. Expect moments of reflection, sparks of laughter, and a reminder of how both the sacred and the ordinary can collide in unexpected ways.   Corpus Christi – The Body and Blood of Christ (17:42) Caitlin Clark is being assaulted on the court. (18:38) Is it okay to Fake it till you make it in the faith? (26:22) Dale - AB blood type is a universal recipient. That is what makes Christ blood type so interesting. (45:25)