The Patrick Madrid Show

On Hour 1 of the Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick discusses the following: News from the Jerusalem Post: Scientists say they used new tech to find 'vast city' beneath the pyramids. Pearl - converting to the Catholic Church because of Patrick Madrid. Thanks for everything you have done for me. Mark - I wanted to talk with you about priests who were invited to President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence. Elias - I came across Luke 1: 26. How can Mary have her baby in December when she got Pregnant in the 6th month? Randall - What is a good book for God parents and Parents of my nephew on raising a child in the faith?

On Hour 2 of the Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick discusses the following: Audio – Mom explains why the school board is wrong about introducing gender studies at an elementary school level. Gina - When Mary visited Elizabeth and has her Magnificat. Is it possible that Luke knew Mary and accompanied her on her journey to visit Elizabeth? Audio – Why you should delete your info off of 23andMe Matthew - Is it a sin for my wife working outside of the home? Email – Nicolas – Parents should insist on communion on the tongue. Mariana - Are you for or against AI? can I invest in AI?  Alfredo - I saw a commercial for cars during the basketball game about making fun of Confession. What do you think?

On Hour 3 of the Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick discusses the following: Ed - What does the phase, No salvation outside of the Church mean? My wife and I are having a discussion on it. Craig - The Council of Arles 475 lays out what the Vatican Council said. The Church’s teaching on salvation is not new. Be sure that you stop at mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral in the Diocese of Gallop, NM. They have just restored their communion rail. Gary – I am with you on 23andme. You are able to delete your information and discard the samples Michelle in AZ - Communion rail in Gallop, NM. I received my first communion there. Michelle in CA  - facial recognition in my car: we can't escape this stuff. Patrick shares an article from the Christian Post on China's digital database Kathy - How come churches have the tabernacle in different places?

Patrick Madrid discusses the following in Hour 1: News – Wyoming has become the first state to require proof of citizenship for all elections and Missouri has now banned Chinese ownership of sensitive farmland. Email – Cindy: How did you grow up and how it was for you and your wife raising your beautiful family? Who is this generation supposed to emulate? Eric - What do you think about praying to Joseph for things? I heard it and am not sure about it. Sharon - My mother took me for a back street abortion when I was 11 years old. Is my baby in heaven? 2 Groups effective at helping women and men to heal from abortion. Mike - When you go to communion I was taught you could offer up the grace of the sacrament for someone else? AND when people get married in the Catholic Church should they be required to go to confession beforehand? It seems like it would be good for people who lived together before marriage. (45) Cee - When I was a teen the manager at my first job, told me she wanted to get an abortion, but I couldn't convince her not to. I feel like I could've done more but I didn't.

       Patrick talks about the following in Hour 2:        Director of the FBI, Kash Patel discusses arresting 10 criminals on the FBI's most wanted list. David asks about the difference between judging a person’s actions versus judging their soul. Lili is concerned because her daughter’s priest won’t let her receive First Communion on the tongue and asks what she should do. An email mentions that a priest cannot know the personal details of someone in a state of Mortal Sin  Paul shares his situation of having an affair with a woman who is dating someone else, asking if he could ever marry her in the Church if she left her boyfriend for him  Jane asks if anyone has heard of the documentary Hush, which addresses abortion and women’s health after abortions. Mary talks about putting her brother in a rehab facility and expresses fear about him being there, even though they’ve said he may relapse. Nicole shares her experience of being called to speak with a mother who was taking her daughter for an abortion.

Patrick answers the following listener questions in Hour 3: Michael asks if using contraception after wedding vows could invalidate a marriage. Carmen shares her 25-year marriage experience, including domestic violence, and asks if she should pursue an annulment. Steve asks about a good book to help his wife understand Catholicism. Tom asks if, after death, we are still bound by time in heaven. Caden wonders whether it's acceptable to attend a child's sporting event on Holy Thursday or if they should skip it. Savannah seeks advice on how to lead her family into the Catholic Church, given that she's new to the faith. Richard asks about the effectiveness of Natural Family Planning (NFP) for avoiding pregnancy. Jeff asks if it’s okay for a Catholic and non-Catholic couple to attend other churches together. Bobby shares a dilemma about a being invited on vacation with adult children who don't practice the faith and are unwilling to attend Mass. Richard asks whether or not he should donate proceeds from a book he wrote to the church.

Patrick takes a closer look at the news of the Department of Education's closure and weighs in on the principle of subsidiarity, emphasizing local versus federal education control. Patrick also shares thoughts on the decline of American test scores and offers alternative education solutions. Curious about the possible changes that could arise? Don't miss Patrick's engaging discussions filled with fresh perspectives and the latest updates.   Audio: Ronald Reagan said about the Department of Education in 1980 (01:53) Audio: Karoline Leavitt The Department of Education was founded in the 1970s, and since then, we have spent more than $3 trillion at this federal bureaucracy. (06:27) Mississippi eliminates state income tax (14:21) Doxing website that shows personal details of Tesla owners has Molotov cocktail as cursor (19:01) Joe - A Protestant spoke with you about devotion to Mary and the Saints. I wanted to add some things to that conversation. Not all acts, like kneeling, is considered worship. (27:02) Elizabeth – Email – If my 18-year-old daughter sleeps over regularly at her boyfriend’s house, is this a near occasion of sin? (32:48) Kim – Why won’t we sin in heaven? (41:36)

Patrick, along with Cyrus, discuss a new bill in Tennessee focused on enhancing classroom engagement by restricting the use of technology, including phones and smart devices, during class time. They explore the impact of this initiative, sharing personal stories and anecdotes about the role of technology in education and the challenges of maintaining focus in a tech-driven world. Patrick also addresses a thoughtful email from a Lutheran listener regarding the significance of the Rosary and devotion to Mary, offering enlightening insights and perspectives.   Bill to Ban Devices in Tennessee Schools (00:37) Allen (email) – I’m not Catholic but I pray the Rosary every morning. My Lutheran pastor doesn’t understand the Catholic’s devotion to Mary. (08:31) Karen (email) - We were given misinformation about the two astronauts not being able to get back home. (19:34) Gary (email) - Look what happened to Adam & Eve when God told the not to eat the Apple from the tree of Knowledge (21:04) Burning Tesla is the new BLM Chris – What is the definition of “count your blessings”? (27:24) Alan - I can't go to Mass in Spain and Germany because I go to a Latin Mass. (33:40) Nathaniel - Vatican 2 actually says faithful should know prayers in Latin. (44:02) Kat (email) – I was in many European nations & had the Mass been in Latin, I could have felt more like a part OF rather than apart FROM honoring my Lord. (47:16)

Listeners are treated to a rich discussion about the traditional Latin Mass, the relevance of Tesla's current issues, and an engaging dialogue on the validity of sacraments across different Christian traditions. Patrick responds to insightful calls from listeners, addressing everything from the spiritual allure of specific Mass traditions to the theological questions posed by non-Catholic Christians. Join Patrick for thought-provoking insights that explore faith, tradition, and the beauty of liturgical expressions, all within the context of real-life listener experiences.   Mike - Traditional Latin Mass: I came to it during Covid. (01:35) Vee – What is the Church’s view of Christians who are not Catholic? Can they be saved or not? (10:26) Marci - Can a Catholic spread the ashes of a non-Catholic? (21:36) Candace - I came across a passage in 1 Cor about speaking in tongues and praying that we interpret what they say. Is that what the Novus Ordo is all about, interpreting the Mass so we understand it? (23:42) Michael (email) – I’ve heard Patrick Madrid speak of the schism between the East and West Churches.  My question is, since the East has separated from the West and no longer look to or follow the Pope, but rather have their own “Patriarch,” how can we still view their sacraments as being valid? (33:26) Tony - I need an implant, and they are using the bones from a cadaver. (41:09) Mary Ann – What does the Church teach about donating your body to science? (42:15) Damon - How can you get dispensation to eat meat on Friday? (44:51)

A caller named Mike from Jacksonville asks the big question: Should Catholics receive Communion on the hand or on the tongue?    Here's Patrick's response...   What the Church Says:   -Traditionally, Communion has always been received on the tongue in the Western Church.   -After Vatican II, some people started receiving on the hand as a kind of liturgical trend. At first, the Church said, “No, you shouldn’t do that.” Yet people just kept doing it, and it became so widespread that eventually, St. Pope John Paul II permitted it to avoid constant conflict.   -In the Eastern Churches (e.g., Byzantine Rite, Eastern Orthodox), receiving in the hand is unthinkable. Communion is always spooned directly into the mouth, and the idea of touching the Eucharist with your hands is considered outrageous.   What’s Allowed Now:   -The Church officially permits receiving Communion on the hand, but the preferred method is still on the tongue.   -If you choose to receive in the hand, it’s recommended to make an extra sign of reverence, like a bow or making the Sign of the Cross.   -Standing is the norm in the U.S., but kneeling is also allowed if you prefer it.   Why Patrick Thinks Communion on the Tongue is Better:   -Hands Matter: Priests’ hands are consecrated as part of the Sacrament of Holy Orders. The rest of us? Not so much. So, there’s a reverence factor there.   -Tradition Matters: For about 1,500 years, the standard practice was to receive on the tongue, kneeling if possible. Sure, there were some places in the early Church where Communion in the hand happened, but that was far from the norm.   -Personal Conviction: Patrick admits he’s in the minority here, but he thinks the traditional way is better because it emphasizes reverence and respect for the Eucharist.   The Bottom Line:   Yes, you can receive Communion in the hand, but if you ask Patrick: on the tongue is better. He thinks most people just automatically receive on their hands because that's how they were raised.