The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick opens the show by unpacking questions about corporal mortification, guilt, and penance, offering clear spiritual direction grounded in Scripture and tradition. He fields calls that spiral into questions of existence, the nature of life as a gift, scandal in the Church, the reality of temptation, and the anxious math of salvation, always returning to the mercy and providence of God. Honest, layered exchanges ripple through every segment as Patrick tackles faith’s thorniest dilemmas with warmth, candor, and sharp theological insight.   Ryan (email) - Is physical self-chastisement (corporal mortification) as a form of penance still acceptable if kept private and moderate? (01:39) Sandra - God gives us life but knows if we will choose him or not. Why would he allow us to be born if we choose damnation? Is it a gift to be born? (12:50) Justin – Trump is too aggressive with ICE and immigration. Also, why would God lead us into temptation? (20:42) Marco - Do laicized priests have a path to reconciliation so that they can become priests again? (28:39) Todd - I think this gentleman doesn’t know if the priest has repented of his sins or not. How can we know? We all sin. I think we shouldn’t say we feel scandalized. (38:58) Mark - When we look at sports, the winner is the one that scores the most points. It seems more people will be in Hell than Heaven. This is problematic for me. Can you help me? (41:54)

Patrick guides listeners through pressing questions about salvation, family tensions around communion, and the difficulties of annulments and returning to the Church after years away, offering both scripture and practical steps. Stories of animal psychics and children with unusual experiences stir up caution and straightforward honesty, as Patrick encourages seeking grace and clarity through faith rather than occult distractions. The hour surges with moments of hope and frank conversation, stirred by phone calls and shaped by solidarity with those marching for life.   Michael - What do you think of a wonderful man who is not Catholic? Will he make it to heaven? (01:14) Fran - Do I need an annulment so that I am not separated from the sacraments? (07:53) Jillian - Can Catholics use pet psychics and/or pet therapist? (20:35) Kimberly - I had an invalid marriage outside of the Church. We didn't have children. He passed away. We had a deacon bless our marriage but my husband never got an annulment. Where do I stand? (25:08) Susan - I have a granddaughter who is being told by a medium to develop her gifts. (42:52)

Patrick welcomes listeners on a March for Life broadcast, exploring pro-life action, Communion questions, and the Catholic approach to marriage, often through real caller situations. He moves from scriptural analysis—like the temptation of Jesus and “only God is good”—to conversations on the effects of birth control and spiritual experiences in modern life. Support, clarity, and a touch of candor shape every moment, with Patrick encouraging authentic faith at every turn.   Lyn (email) - Regarding your conversation with Marco and the de-frocked priest - I was a little surprised that you didn’t caution him not to read on the Internet about his friend. (01:09) Dusty - Can my Catholic wife take the Eucharist if I am not Catholic? Also, a question Matthew 5. (03:21) John - How many babies does birth control kill per year and home many times does it fail? (11:27) Barbara - I have been a Eucharistic Minister for years and I am considering receiving on the tongue. Should I step down from being a Eucharistic Minister because I don't want to touch the host? (19:14) Paul - Why did Jesus say, 'why do you call me good, only God is good?’ (27:17) Mary - My young daughter said she saw the ghost of my sister. I called a priest and he came to bless our house. All of it stopped. The Devil tempts us with familiar spirits. (32:53) Patrick in Monterey, CA - There has been a lot of talk on this show about receiving Communion. What about St. Cyril of Jerusalem's guidance? (36:52) George – Was the prostitute, Rahab, in the line of Jesus? (42:44) Esmeralda - I received the Eucharist in the hand after the pandemic. I am scared to receive on the mouth because it fell out. What can I do? (44:31)

Patrick shares how being a grandfather to 32 (and counting) shapes his understanding of the important bond between grandparents and grandchildren, weaving in personal traditions, childhood memories, and practical snack secrets involving Slim Jims and fruit snacks. He responds to callers’ stories about discipline, letting adult children develop their own parenting methods, and the surprises that come with family caregiving, while addressing everything from Mass translations to keeping faith traditions alive. Laughter, honesty, even a few debates spark throughout, as Patrick moves between heartfelt advice and the everyday realities of grandparent life.   Children who have strong, consistent relationships with their grandparents often experience better emotional wellbeing (01:01) Mary - Have you ever had to correct your grandkids? For example, if they are going to hit another kid. (17:25) Steve – We, as Grandparents, cut down a Christmas tree every year and make walking sticks out of the trunk and use it for the Walk to Mary. (22:47) Cindy – It gets complicated when the grandparent is raising a grandchild. (25:25) Kathy - Why did the name of Churches in my area change? (27:43) Jessica (email) - How do you handle fights between grandchildren? (35:22) Timothy - Before a priest became a priest, is it okay if he had a girlfriend or is that a mortal sin? (36:56) Bill - Why did the Patriarchs of the Church in Jerusalem issue that statement about Christian Zionists? (42:01) Robert - You were talking about Latin translations into English. I translate the Spanish into English. (46:35)

Patrick explores why translations in church prayers matter, sharing thoughts on the differences between English and Spanish versions and highlighting the challenges of balancing accuracy with cultural resonance. As callers debate reverence, etiquette, and personal practices, discussions jump from the meaning of words to the subtle ways faith is lived in families and everyday choices. The conversation shifts unexpectedly, shifting from practical advice to deep reflections on belief, tradition, and language itself.   Patrick continues his conversation with Robert from the end of the last hour. Robert is asking about the importance of translations being as accurate as possible to the original Latin. (00:55) Maritza - We need to be more careful what kind of Spanish we are using in liturgy. (10:06) Marcy - What is your advice on talking to my father who is not religious? I want him to convert and think about his immortal soul and get him into the Church. (20:17) Bill – Can you give a rundown on proper etiquette in Church? (28:15) Joseph - Romans 6 says we are dead to sin. What is the difference between original sin and being dead to sin in Christ? (39:27)

Patrick fields listener calls exploring everything from the quirks of Latin and Spanish translations in Catholic tradition to personal stories of family genetics and the odd surprises that pop up in RCIA. He considers questions about prayers, confession, annulment, purgatory, and even warns about the dangers of the occult, weaving serious advice with bursts of humor and pop culture nods. Conversations zigzag with unexpected warmth as Patrick jokes about Wham! albums while breaking down Catholic doctrine and practical faith questions.   Robert - I taught Latin for many years. There are words in Latin that don’t exist in English and the same with all languages. In English, we have articles that don't exist in Latin. We need to add them in where we think they belong. (01:15) Pat - I think Las Nuevas is more of an idiom. I am not sure which is correct and if Las Nuevas has a religious context. (05:30) Jose - I know you come from an ethnic mixed marriage. How did you and your siblings come out as far as complexion? (08:39) Natalia - What about the use of language in certain prayers? (12:21) Sammy - My sister said that Purgatory is not in the Bible. She wanted to know why she had to go to a priest for Confession. (21:11) Greg - I have a question about an annulment. My brother got a girl pregnant before getting married. Wouldn’t Confessing fornication be grounds for an annulment? (30:11) Michael – Has Cyrus translated WHAM! lyrics into Latin? (37:10) TC - I believe that occult practices are an invisible addiction. Is there anything in the Bible that we can use to turn spells back on people who cast them? (38:33) Sophia - My mom has been away from the Church. Is it possible for her to go to Confession without OCIA and can she receive Communion? (46:41)

Patrick shares a list of how people can slip into being accessories to others’ sins—using a fast-paced blend of his own teenage mishaps and practical moral examples. Callers like Jenny and Alonzo prompt Patrick to share stories about parenting, faith, and Church law.   9 Ways of being an accessory to someone else’s sin - https://x.com/MrCasey62/status/2013264696783057226?s=20 (03:13) Jenny - Growing up, did you do the same with your children, or did you do some things differently? (20:17) Alonzo - My wife and I got married outside the Church. How do I get my marriage convalidated? (36:20) Efrank - Since the year of the Jubilee is over, is the spiritual life of Catholics affected in a negative way? (49:22)

Patrick reads the Jerusalem patriarchs’ warning on Christian Zionism and Ambassador Huckabee’s rebuttal, then sharply analyzes the Catholic perspective on God’s covenant, biblical prophecy, and the complicated realities facing the Church in the Holy Land today.   Theresa - My husband and I, in 2017, were received into the Catholic Church. We were married in a Protestant Church. Is our marriage valid? (01:21) Marie – Is it okay to cut a parent out of your life? (06:25) Patrick shares and responds to Ambassador Mike Huckabee’s post about non-evangelical churches in Israel (35:52)

Patrick breaks down why the Catholic Church rejects Christian Zionism, drawing sharp lines between biblical Israel and today’s nation-state while confronting misconceptions about prophecy and end times. Heated calls push the discussion in unexpected directions, switching from the roots of Old Testament sacrifices to stark disagreements over media narratives. Conversation swerves, emotions run high, but Patrick keeps the focus on Church teaching and honest dialogue.   Patrick continues his commentary in regard to Ambassador Mick Huckabee’s post about non-evangelical churches in Israel (00:23) Wendy - Can you talk more about the origins of the sacrifices in the Old Testament? (19:43) Jared - Does the Old Catholic Church have Apostolic Succession? (24:51) Gary - You smeared Palestinians last year. You were all behind this. (28:59) Hammy - I am Egyptian and one of anchors on Egyptian news was saying that Zionists infiltrating Christian community used Christians to make Israel look better. (40:51) Jimmy - Can a Christian also believe in Zionism? (44:24)

Patrick answers questions about shifting spiritual loyalties, misunderstandings about Catholic history, and the raw ache of grief after losing a spouse.   Santos - Is it okay for Catholic's to go to other churches (01:26) Donna – My daughter believes that Spanish settlers came and forced Indians to be Catholic and to work in the missions. (24:34) Patrick recommends a few books that focus on the early Spanish settlers, many specially about Father Junípero Serra and the work he did converting the natives of America's Pacific coast. (36:03) Ronnie – I used to dread going to confession, but discipline leads to the sacraments (41:56) Jenny - I suffer from a lot of anxiety and fear and always feel guilty.  I don't have peace. How can I find peace? (48:34)

Protesters disrupting church services spark a blunt, energetic discussion as Patrick weighs security, lawful protest, and the reactions of everyday parishioners, folding in caller stories, law references, and a dose of indignation over the unraveling peace inside places of worship.   Patrick continues his conversation with Jenny from the end of the last hour. Her husband passed away recently, and she suffers from guilt and anxiety. (00:48) Charles (12-years-old) - If Peter was married, then how did he become the Pope? (08:00) John - If a protest comes into our Church, what should we do? (19:23) Margaret - When people come into your Church, they are taking attention off God and that is evil. (37:10) Sharon - Our parish has armed people at all masses. The people protesting won’t stop doing this until they aren't paid anymore. (41:33) Dana - It is the policies and ideology of Stephen Miller that are fueling these protests. You need to hear the other side.  (45:14)

Patrick opens the lines to questions about immigration, law, guns in churches, and what it means to uphold faith amid political conflict. He weighs justice against mercy, weighs personal responsibility for safety with the call to peace, and refuses to skirt the tension between Catholic teaching and party platforms.   German (email) - Immigration, Minnesota, and Our Bishops (00:35) George – I’m opposed to weapons in church. (08:20) Mark - I am defending the Trump administration. They knew that this would blow up. If people don't realize that they are naive.  (16:18) Patsy - I am calling in regard to what you all are saying. I don't think God would order anyone to shoot to kill. I don't think supporting Trump is right. (21:09) Nick - We have the March for Life coming up and we can show the world what a peaceful protest is like. (26:59) Joe - Can you be a Catholic in good standing and vote for Democrats who support abortion, transgender and other things contrary to the Catholic faith? (30:14) Audio: President Clinton and President Obama – “we are a nation of immigrants and a nation of laws” (37:52) Sarah - I am disappointed in you for not answering this guy's question. You can't be a Democrat and Catholic at same time if you want to be true to faith. (41:19) Will - People keep telling you that you don’t let you talk when they come up with 6-8 different things! I think Patsy is an agitator. Going after Patrick like protestors going after ICE agents. (46:17) Tammy - Religious freedom is important when it comes to being prolife. (49:02)

Patrick shares stories about growing up and encourages listeners to cherish connections with their fathers now while they still can.   15 Things to Do with Your Father While He Is Still Alive (00:45) Monique - I remembered my dad at around 6 months old. My dad and his friends were smoking in the kitchen.  (21:32) Joanne - I grew up in the 50s and my dad would always tell us he loved us and stressed love and forgiveness his whole life. I am just so thankful for him. (26:27)

Patrick pulls listeners into raw, real conversation about the power of fathers, and answers tough calls about honoring loved ones’ remains, the meaning of suffering, and the nuances of righteousness.   Connie - Does your father still remember the old music you talk about? (02:21) J.C. - I appreciate the list you are sharing. It makes me want to show more love for my dad. (08:00) Mary - My dad taught me how to drive, and I am thankful for that. Because of that, I got into a 30-year driving career. (12:51) Mary - My sisters and I split the remains of my mother (before I knew we shouldn’t do that). My sister passed away and her nephew offered me some of her remains. Should I have accepted her remains? (14:02) Rhonda - Why are sheep venerated in the Bible when goats are not? (21:24) Karen (email) – I went back to confession thanks to Patrick (29:31) Todd (email) - Might we be doing students a disservice by tempting them through potential peer pressure or a go-with-the-flow mentality to receive communion when they may not be predisposed to receive? (32:24) Using soft LED lights led to an 84% drop in suicide attempts in Japan (40:38) Matt - Can you talk about the difference between imputation of righteousness and infused righteousness? How to Protestants misuse passages here? (45:01)

Patrick answers questions about changes in Catholic teaching on capital punishment and explains praying to saints with sharp scriptural references. He fields calls about family disputes over cremation and addresses the influence of Jordan Peterson on young Catholics, weaving in biblical perspectives on marriage and tradition. Rapid-fire yet thoughtful, Patrick’s responses bring clarity and conviction to a swirl of faith, culture, and personal struggle.   Michael (email) - We're not living in the 15th century anymore (00:51) Lou - How can you pray to the saints when they are already dead? (11:26) Justine - The remains of my father were cremated. My sibling wants to split the ashes and disperse the ashes into the ocean. How much effort should I put in to get my dad a proper burial? (23:15) Kevin (email) – Question about cremations and spreading ashes (37:00) Carmen (email) - How can I advise a young man to begin learning about Catholicism the right way or in hopes of correcting his mindset? (39:50) Michael - My mom and dad wanted their ashes to be put together. I did not do it and had them put in a Veteran's cemetery at no cost. (46:16)

The heart of today's episode is found in our conversation with Alicia from Chicago, who shares agonizingly personal and intimate doubts about her future as she is literally on her way to abort her unborn child. Patrick invites you to join us in prayer for Alicia and her unborn baby as he guides her to choosing life. We are also grateful for the support pouring in from our listeners, offering advice, personal stories, and extending love and encouragement to Alicia. Martin (email) – I’m leaving the Catholic faith because Patrick Madrid doesn’t like The Chosen TV show Scott - My sister got a divorce and never got an annulment. How do I talk with her about getting an annulment? Nancy - I am doing bible in a year with Father Mike. In Tobit, it says Tobit died at different ages with different bible translations. Why is that? Alicia – Should I have an abortion? She is literally on her way to have an abortion when she accidently found our show. Patrick guides her to reconsider. This is a powerful call that you will never forget. Patrick shares some emails from listeners who are praying for Alisha and her baby Mark - I would be willing to help Alicia financially. Jenny - I had an abortion. I am a coordinator for Silent No More in Chicago. I would like to encourage her to keep her child. Erin - I am a young mom and wanted to encourage Alicia that she will be okay. Originally Aired on 09/13/23

Patrick dives deep into the heart-wrenching stories of loss, regret, and redemption. From the pain of miscarriage, the lifelong regret of abortion, to the rewarding road of choosing life, he explores the power of faith, support, and God's guiding hand.   Patrick shares more emails from listeners who offer support and guidance to Alicia, including emails from women who had abortions and must now live with that regret Jacqueline - My brother had an unexpected child at age 47 and this child has completed their family. Ellie - I am at Church right with my Rosary group now and we will be praying for Alicia. Diana - I had three miscarriages and felt a lot of guilt. It was really tough to pass the babies after they died. Cathy - Your call with Alicia was a beautiful call. The way you handled it was wonderful. Kelsey - I would like to join in prayer for Alicia and all mothers who seem to be in distress. Also for all woman who want to be mothers but aren’t. Carol – Alicia’s call was my sign from God to start helping women in need Sandra - I did under cover videos with David Daleiden seven years ago to expose what Planned Parenthood does. Planned Parenthood is not a good place. Maureen - Water Leaf can help drive the woman thinking about abortion to get help today to help her if she wants. Norma - I am a counselor at a pregnancy center. People can go to Optionline.org and get connected with their nearest pregnancy center. Nick - What can you tell us about the holy anointing oil? Patrick - At our Church we pray for people contemplating abortion so I think she was a prayer answered for us. Lydia - I regret using birth control for two years of my life. If I knew the resources out there I would not have gone on pill. Originally Aired on 09/13/23

Join us as we delve into thought-provoking discussions surrounding the sacredness of life, the consequences of abortion, and the power and strength found in choosing life. Patrick replay’s Alicia’s call from the first hour. She was literally on her way to have an abortion when she accidently found our show. Patrick guides her to reconsider. This is a powerful call that you will never forget. Pam - I had two abortions and want to tell Alicia to not do it. I regret it to this day. Cyrus shares some very heartfelt emails praying for Alicia and thanking Patrick and Relevant Radio for their good work Rachel - I was unexpectedly pregnant but chose to have my son. I know what it’s like to have fears. He’s now a grown man and such a blessing to my life. Malika - I had an abortion and regret it. I was able to heal from it but I pray she doesn’t do it. Rene - I am a mom of three, soon to be 4. There is so much that could be gained from having another kid. Don't make choices out of fear. Brenda - My mom was raped and ended keeping her child, which was me. I asked her why she didn't abort me one time and she said it's because it was wrong to kill me, that it wasn't my fault. Jessica - I had an abortion. I was forced into one, but I still regret it. There are so many healing ministries that help with people to heal from abortion. Originally Aired on 09/13/23

Patrick delves into the Catholic Church's stance on salvation, emphasizing the necessity of belief in Jesus and baptism for entry into the church. He explores the complexities of relationships with individuals associated with the Society of St. Pius X and the significance of the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. Patrick unravels the teachings on honoring parents under various circumstances and sheds light on the dogma of no salvation outside the church.   Andrew – Can a Catholic take communion at a FSPX church? (25:46) Fred - What is the etymology of “Holy Spirit”? We used to call it “Holy Ghost”, but why did it change? (29:56) I have a tough relationship with my Father so how can I honor a bad man? Maria - If someone is not sick, can they still get the sacrament of the anointing of the sick? (37:59) Originally Aired on 03/21/2024

In this emotionally charged hour, listeners rally around a caller named Erin who is struggling, offering prayers, support, and understanding. Patrick and a plethora of other listeners provide guidance and reassurance, encouraging Erin to seek help and find solace in faith. The outpouring of empathy and solidarity from the relevant radio family showcases the power of community and collective prayer in times of need.   Elizabeth (email) – Comment about yesterday’s show and the topic of “Do Protestants go to hell”? Erin - I haven't seen a deepening of my faith while listening to Relevant Radio. I feel like I see people growing but I am not growing. I don't know what to do. Can you help? (04:28) Cyrus and Patrick share incredibly touching emails offering prayer and support for Erin (25:21) Nick - That was the most powerful moment I have ever heard on Relevant Radio. I think we should all pray for her! (33:55) Jenny - I had an abortion myself and I wanted to share a resource: “Silent No More” (39:16) Jeff - I have walked a mile in Erin’s shoes and the support I see from you and the listeners is the reason I support Relevant Radio. (44:22) Originally Aired on 03/21/2024