The Patrick Madrid Show

Stephanie - Is the Marc Anthony song “Aguanile” okay to listen to? Teresa - Have the Bishops given a directive on the new Barbie movie to boycott it? Monique – Is “Hotel California” okay to listen to? Trip - I just read the Dogma of Hell. Everyone should read it! Patrick - Is it true that the laity can bless sacramental without priests? Maria - In the Creed it says He will judge the living and the dead. When will the Lord judge people in purgatory? Christina - Do you know the author Anthony De Mello, a Jesuit priest? What do you think of his books?

Michelle - Is the blessed mother the only person who has both a soul and a body in heaven right now? Paul - I thought Elijah was also in heaven with a body. Am I wrong on this? Thomas - Do we consider heaven a physical place? Elaine - Could Mary have redeemed us since she was sinless? If I went to a wedding between two Catholics but not inside a Church is that sinful for me? Michael - Where did the title “Our Lady Star of the Sea' come from? Rolando - If a person was baptized by a lay person in a life threatening emergency, do they need to be re-baptized if they survive?

Adrian - Can I fulfill my obligation today by watching mass online if I can't attend in person? Kenneth - How can someone die and say they met God and then come back to life? Jude - What is the status of the 5th Marian dogma co-redemptrix? Alex - I played with Ouija board when I was a kid. What can I do to make amends now? Justin - If the saints could see us in heaven than wouldn't the pain they see detract from their joy in heaven? Tony – Do Matthew 27:44 and Luke 23 contradict themselves regarding the Thieves on the Cross? Patricia - My brother in law passed away but he did not believe in Jesus and seemed to do occult things. He was a nice person. Is he in heaven? Cathy - What is the difference between Roman Catholic and Ukrainian Catholic Confirmation? Gabrielle - What is the difference between transubstantiation instead of consubstantiation?

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Catholic church survives the devastating Maui fire Dan - Can the pastor refuse someone to say a eulogy Requiem Mass for a deceased person? Maricel - Is it okay to do euthanasia our Dog? Kelly - Are people called to more than one vocation? Donna - What is your take about the Synod on Synodality in October, and what can we do about it? David - Are the liberal Catholics who support the killing of the unborn going to be judged on judgment day for this? Will the priest who are in their care also be judge for not doing anything?

Deacon Tony - Regarding Vocations: In the deaconate the primary vocation is marriage and the deaconate should not distract from that, but rather it is another calling from God which we have discerned. Patrick shares an email from a young woman who found out that the man she’s interested in is already married and she asks for his advice on what to do next Rod - Matthew 28:8 and Luke 24:9. The stories of the woman at the tomb is different. Why is there a discrepancy? Yvonne - My sons are not married and they are in their 30s. What can they do to find a spouse? Aaron - What can we do for the 69% of people who don't believe in the real presence of the Eucharist? Nick - We have 7 proofs to the resurrection. I am struggling with the argument that the tomb was guarded and if the disciples stole the body it wouldn't be a secret. Why would it not be a secret? Catalina - A have a friend who is dressing their 6-year-old boy as a girl because that is what he said he wanted. What do I do?

Michael - Is it a sin to have marital intimacy if I have had a vasectomy? Patrick shares a new John Lennon song that was 100% created by Artificial Intelligence Noah - At what point should I not go Mass if I or my family is sick? Brooke - Can you suggest a book on Purgatory and can we experience purgatory while we are alive? Gordon - I had a vasectomy, do I need to have it reversed? My wife has passed away.

Patrick opens the show revisiting a topic from yesterday about a young woman who asked if it would be a sin to travel and stay in the same hotel room but sleep in different beds. Patrick strongly advised against it. He shares and responds to many of the emails that came in overnight disagreeing with him and some affirming he was correct in his assessment Mark - Men and women think differently when it comes to temptation which I think should be considered. Neil - I agree with you. When we are faced with temptations, our flesh tends to win out. It is best to shield ourselves from temptation. Patrick shares the lyrics of the Saint Motel’s song “Move” (which also happens to be our show’s theme song) Thomas - Purity and Chastity: If a couple is living unchastely but want to get married, how long should they abstain before considering marriage? Ella - What does heaven look like? Kelly - My mom was not married in the Catholic Church even though she was Catholic. Later she got divorced. Does she need an annulment?

Patrick answers listener questions about what excommunication means, can Catholics be Free Masons, and can a Catholic donate their body to science Tim - Can Catholics be Free Masons? Patrick explains what “excommunication” means David - Do you think near death experiences are real? Do you think Paul had a near death experience? Email – The Catholic Church persecuted the early Christians Cyrus tries out an AI voice generator to read an email from Scotland Eileen (email) – Shouldn’t the incorrupt bodies of saints be buried instead of turned into relics? Yolanda - Can Catholics donate their body to science? Terence - How can I help get someone I know become canonized a saint?

Patrick answers listener questions about receiving communion on the tongue, what to do when you see non-Catholic’s taking communion, is it okay to believe in aliens, and why doesn’t the Gospel of John refer to the transfiguration? Jessie - I befriended a homeless person who is mental ill but has a lot of money. What can I do for him? John - The Eucharistic minister would not give me Jesus on the tongue. I also heard something about diminishing the Eucharist to break down the Catholic Church, do you know where that reference would have been from? Normand - 1 Cor 11: 27-29. I see a lot of people who are not practicing Catholics take communion at weddings and funerals. Is this a problem in the Catholic Church? Alysia (email) – Is a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) in line with the Catholic faith? Pat – Why do we put our hands together when we pray? Luke 11-years-old - Is it okay to believe in aliens and the big bang theory? Wayne - Do the laity have the right to receive on the tongue if they want? Laura - I use a Kleenex to cover my hand when receiving the Eucharist Ruben - Communion on the Hand: I got a sign that reinforced my opinion that the communion on the tongue is the best way to receive Jesus. Jeff - Why doesn't the Gospel of John talk about the Transifguration?

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Patrick answers listener questions about scattering the ashes of a loved one, why is Jesus a Catholic, and how grave of a sin is it to break a law that seems nonsensical? Patrick starts the show offering prayers to those in Maui Walking is good for you and can extend your lifespan Israel says they are committed to Christians' safety in Jerusalem amid attacks Brian - My mom wants to be cremated and scattered in a park Patrick shares the UCSSB’s position on cremation and scattering ashes: "On the proper disposition of bodily remains" Emily 5-years-old - Why do we say Holy Ghost instead of Holy Spirit? Why if Jesus was Jewish is he now Catholic? Stanly - My fiancé wants to bring in some alcohol that was purchased out of the state for our wedding but there is a law in PA that you can't do that. How grave of a matter would it be for us to do this?

Patrick answers listener questions about how sinful is it to break a man-made law that you don’t agree with, was anyone else immaculate conceived, can Catholic’s attend a Jewish service, and do other religions pray to the same God as us? Tony - My daughter married a non-denominational man and their child will be dedicated in his church, instead of baptizing the child. Can we go? Mike - If you are willing to pay the consequences for breaking a manmade law, is it okay to break that law? Laura - Can you explain the Immaculate Conception? Is it the only immaculate conception that happened in the bible? Dan - Can a Catholic attend a Jewish service? Angela - Could you explain why Adam and Eve were conceived without original sin if they were allowed to sin? Why weren't they conceived like Mary without sin or the ability to sin? Joan - Can you explain whether or not Jews, Christians and Muslims pray to the same God?

Patrick answers listener questions about working for a company that supports LGBTQ agendas, is it morally permissible to practice NFP, and what does the Church teach about putting oneself in a state of temptation Lynn - I am applying for a promotion with my company that has supported LGBTQ unofficially. Is that okay? If they do officially support them, can I still work for the company? Dominic - What does the Catholic Church teach about no salvation outside the Catholic Church? Is it morally permissible to use NFP? Noah - Why does the bible refer to God as the God of Isaac and Jacob instead of the God of Noah? Nicole - What does the Church teach about people dating and traveling together (sharing a room but sleeping in separate beds)? Christina - How can we reconcile Neanderthal DNA in some people with the Christian story of humans coming only from Adam and Eve? Patrick talks about the dangers of temptations and the importance of not putting yourself in situations where you will be tempted

Patrick explains what it means to be a "practicing" Catholic and if someone who hasn't been practicing their faith can still receive the Anointing of the Sick Patrick’s uncle died yesterday after a day of being surrounded by loved ones. Patrick thanks everyone for their prayers. Pedro - What is required for valid baptism regarding intention? Email - Can someone who doesn’t practice their Catholic faith have the Anointing of the Sick? Dennis (email) – What does it mean to be a “practicing” Catholic? Laura – My sister married a Catholic man who had an affair and left her. The mistress had the baby baptized. Is it a valid baptism? AI replacing psychics as 'fortune telling' droids put tarot readers out of work Rich - I am struggling with things that our clergy and bishops do in the USA in response to government leaders. What should I do about this?

Patrick takes on fat-loss pills, sugary drinks and their ties to cancer, would Jesus want open borders, and can a Mass be offered for someone with satanic ties? Scientists working on fat-loss pill which makes you skinny no matter how much you eat A sugary drink a day 'significantly' raises liver cancer risk Patrick explains the “Bliss point” Jesus - In our parish, in Venezuela, we go and visit people door to door and talk about the Gospel and invite people to pray the rosary. Rod - I told someone that Jesus prayed to God because Jesus was born under the law and as a human needed to keep the law of God. Was that okay? Julie - A family member asked me if I could tell him what Jesus would do at the border? He said that he thinks Jesus would let everyone in. Is that right? Arlene - A woman told me that she became Jewish after studying the bible. She said the messiah would not be a priest and a King at the same time. Joyce – Had a wake for a family member who passed away and some of the family practices witchcraft and they might have put something satanic in his coffin

Patrick answers listener questions about gambling, Free Masons, why don’t Jews accept Jesus as the Messiah, and is it important to bless your house or your car? Patrick reads and responds to an email about gambling Massachusetts bans faithful Catholics from adopting children Aussie (email) – I bought raffle tickets. Is that gambling? Fran (email) – One of the goals of Free Masons is to destroy the Church Patrick - Some demonic faces seemed to form on my shirts after I brought them back from the dry cleaners. Should I be concerned about this? Sal - Is it as effective to have a Deacon bless your house as a priest? David - Why don't Jews accept Jesus as the messiah? Lynn - My husband and I were away from the church for a while, and when we came back to Church strange things started happening in our house. So we had the priest come and celebrate Mass in the house, and finally everything was gone. Cab - When I was young we would get our car blessed. How can I encourage my brother to get his car blessed? People don't seem to do that anymore, why is that? Patrick - Can you give a defense on the reason for the intersession of the saints? Mavis - When a soul is condemned to hell, do they become demons? Susan – Does the Church that say we can't go to priest over a lay person to receive communion?

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Patrick shares with the audience that one of his uncles has a serious illness and is in the hospital. He asks for prayers and explains the Bible and the Church's teachings on the Anointing of the Sick and the powerful affects for those entering eternal life Joseph - The real presence of God is a much newer innovation, according to a friend of mine. Is that an argument against Jesus in the Eucharist? Joe - I buy Mass Cards for non-Catholics who pass away. Is that useful for non-believers? Charles - Did I hear right that someone can receive a plenary indulgence if they pray regularly and that they have a crucifix at their bed side when they are dying? Patrick recommends The Apostle movie with Robert Duvall Mary - I am a 73-years-old widow, and my boyfriend is 73. Do we still need to abstain from the marital act before marriage?

Patrick answers listener questions about having pride, supporting the Free Masons, who is buried at Golgotha, and is gambling a sin Maria - What can I buy for my niece who doesn't like to read but likes to listen to things? Adam - Who are the Free Masons and is it wrong to go to a show that is run by them? Ray - Is it arrogant to say 'I know more about the Bible than you'? Claudia - Can you pray for me? Last time we spoke you recommended a boys summer camp and they just left yesterday for it. Thank you for recommending this. Are you planning on coming to Orange County? Cathy - Who is buried at Golgotha? I have heard that Adam's head and Goliath’s head are there? Nick - What is the Church’s view on gambling? Stuart - Why wouldn’t God make everyone immaculately conceived if he made Mary immaculately conceived?

Patrick answers listener questions about confession, how and how much to gift a priest who blesses your home, can blaspheme against the Holy Spirit be forgiven, and if it’s moral to not honor the last wishes of a dying loved one if their wish goes against Church teaching Lori - My mom has dementia. Can she go to confession if she can't remember her sins? She says she wants to go. Brian - We had a priest bless our home. Is there a traditional amount of money one would give in thanks for this service? Chris - What would a second plenary indulgence do for someone? Ron - Have you heard about the book “Domestic Extremist” by a woman who is a recent convert to the Church? I think it is great tool for people. Betty - Indulgences and prayer Cards: If someone dies in mortal sin, will it matter how many Mass Card and indulgences they have? Victoria - Should I follow my atheist family's wishes if they become unconscious and put in a hospital? Mark - Can blaspheme against the Holy Spirit be forgiven? Paul - Does a soul that is damned have a type of purgatory before they enter hell? Mary - What should I do about my career? I became Catholic recently and work for a very left wing newspaper. Should I keep working there?

Patrick shares the remarkable story about the many Civil War soldiers' lives that were saved by a phenomenon they called 'Angel's Glow.' Ray - Do the sperm and Egg have separate souls that combine to make the human soul? What does the 'you fool' mean in Matthew 5:22? Andrea - In Father Brown, a TV show about a priest detective, he will take a cloth and press it to the dead victims. Why is that? Gill – I’m a Calvinist and I believe in predestination Timothy - Are different types of miracles considered Dogmas that Catholics must believe in order to be Catholic? i.e. Multiplication of the loafs in the bible Email - What do you think of the Cursillo movement? Email - Did Mary experience pain while giving birth to Jesus? Steve - Can you explain Deuteronomy 4:16? We are not supposed to have idols, so why can Catholics have statues?

Patrick continues his conversation with Steve from the first hour in regards to if statues are idols or not Michael - I am part of the Christo movement and it’s a great way for people to come together to learn more about their faith Nora - There is a man who dresses like a woman and goes in the bathroom of where I work. What should I do? Steven - My Youngest daughter was baptized and the words that were said were 'Holy Ghost' instead of 'holy Spirit', is that valid? Joseph - The priest did not say “the Body of Christ” at Mass when giving me communion. Is this a valid communion? Dug - What does the Catholic Church say about people who are really devout Amish? Barbara = I'm 68 and reverted to the Catholic Church from the Russian Orthodox Church. The Dura Reems Bible seems to have different names for people and places than newer bibles, why’s that? AND Why do we say 'holy Spirit' instead of 'Holy Ghost'? Jane - My 28-year-old son wants to find a wife and met a woman who is wanting to be a surrogate mom for a gay couple in Australia. What should I do?

Patrick continues his conversation with Jane from the end of the last hour about helping her son understand that what he’s contemplating is morally and spiritually reprehensible and the woman he is seeing isn’t “wife material.” Patrick reads a “Nastygram” Diana - If Jesus was crucified by his wrists than why do stigmata’s like Padre Pio’s have the marks on their palms? Pat - Is devotion to the Holy Face of Christ valid in the Catholic Church? Michael - I recently joined the Knights of Columbus, what do you think about them? Elizabeth - The Catholic School that my kids will be going to has a male teacher who is wearing makeup. The school said they addressed it but didn't give details. What should I do? David - Where did Moses and Elisha come from there during the Transfiguration since no one was in heaven yet? Janet - Is it okay to be buried in a Protestant cemetery? Frances - Can you explain the changes the Church has made to the Lord's Prayer? They removed the Amen and added 'thine is the kingdom...' Michael - I'm in the military and will be cremated because of the military vault that I will be placed in. Is that okay?

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Patrick answers listener questions about cremation, who witnessed the transfiguration of Jesus, do angels experience fear, and what is the history of the Oriental-Orthodox Church? Being happily married prevents working men from burnout David - I heard that 3 days and 3 nights in the 'heart of the earth' means that Jesus was under the control of men and Jerusalem. Which makes sense if you start that time at the agony of the garden, instead of the time starting when he was buried. What are your thought? Clifford (email) – I want to attend church, but my wife hates it. What should I do? Frank (email) – What is the history of the Oriental-Orthodox Church? Bill - How can the spirit feel the pain of purgatory or hell since it doesn't have a body anymore? Roz - If angels don't experience fear than does that mean they know the outcome? If they know the outcome than why do demons do what they do? Fernando - Transfiguration of Jesus: why were Moses and Elijah there? Teresa – Is it permissible for Catholics to be cremated?

Patrick answers listener questions about the Anglican Ordinariate rite, can demonic spirits be the cause of misfortunes, what are the requirements to be a godparent, and is it a sin to feel like God doesn’t care about us Michael - Is the Anglican ordinariate rite here to stay in the Catholic Church and can any priest use that form of the liturgy? Dusty - Can demonic spirits be a reason for misfortunes and sickness? Greg - Is it a sin to deny that God cares about us? Robert - We were asked to be godparents. What is required of this and since I am in my 70s would that be a good idea? Christina - How can I explain apologetics for people who believe you just need to be a good person? Michael - What is the main reason the Catholic Church is against Free Masonry? Sarah - I am a public school teacher in IL and just getting ready to go back to school. How do I talk with the LGBT club about not wanting to fly a rainbow flag in my classroom? Andrea - What should I do if I think someone might be trying to steal Jesus in the Eucharist?

Patrick answers listener questions about what to do when you see someone stealing the Eucharist, how can public school teachers respond to the LGBT agendas that seem to be taking over their schools, and how to tell people the truth about the dangers of marijuana Christopher - Is shopping stores that promote abortion a sin? Bill - Regarding stealing the Eucharist: We have ushers standing by the alter looking for this type of thing. Aurora - I was given a bunch of pride books to put in my classroom. What do I do about them being sneakier with putting this stuff in our schools? Anna - How can I argue with someone that marijuana is different from alcohol? Jason - My fiancé’s aunt asked for the Eucharist to be placed in a pyx. What are the rules about this? Andrew - Is there a book that explains “stored up treasure in heaven” that Jesus talks about? Nicole - There are people who are born predisposed to addiction. Marijuana is so strong when people drive by. We should not have to be exposed to this drug. Julia - John's email about Cremation: In the Creed we do say that we believe in the resurrection of the body.

Next summer (July 17th-21st) will be the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. Relevant Radio is a top sponsor! Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Minneapolis is preparing to launch this congress and he joins Patrick Madrid to tell you more. Patrick asks Bishop Cozzens about how we can stir hearts and help people encounter the Lord in the Eucharist, the effects of receiving communion in the hand, and what he expects to happen from the NEC.

Patrick reports and comments on the news that AMC have pulled a documentary about trans-regret from theaters in face of pressure and he offers solutions and resources to those facing the Trans movement in their own families Are you dealing with the Trans agenda in your own family? Patrick recommends: “Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality” by @HJoyceGender, “When Harry Became Sally” by Ryan Anderson, “Irreversible Damage" by @AbigailShrier and http://sexchangeregret.com Ivan - How do you respond to a Trans person who wants us to use their specified pro-nouns? Joe - Can you recommend a book about philosophy from a Catholic perspective? Email – Is it okay to sing along with Beatles songs that promote transcendental meditation? David - Is it okay to add extra prayers to the Hail Mary prayer during the rosary? Millie (email) – Can I have a funeral Mass for a non-practicing Catholic?

Patrick answers listener questions about gluttony, if God is everyone is He also in hell, is it necessary to go to Eucharistic Adoration if you go to daily Mass, and does God love the devil? Ruben – Thomas Aquinas talks about the five forms of gluttony John 9-years-old - If God is everywhere, is He also in hell? Diana - Is it necessary to go to Eucharistic Adoration if you go to daily Mass? Cassie - My mom passed away and said she didn't want to get cremated but we don't have the money to bury her. What should we do? Jason - When our priest says “deliver us from every evil” the congregation says “Deliver us from ever evil.” What should I do about this? Michael - The Rosary: I don't think people should just 'make up' extra prayers during group prayers Mary 8-years-old - Does God love the devil?

Bishop Andrew Cozzens – Communion in the hand, the lasting impact of World Youth Day, and the upcoming National Eucharistic Congress https://relevantradio.com/indy Pope Francis makes urgent call to recover Eucharistic adoration in the Church Ann - My son renounced his Catholic faith and got married outside of the Catholic Church. Do you know of a saint who renounced his faith but changed his mind later? Elizabeth - I was trained as a Yoga Teacher and when I learned that the possess invoked other gods I stopped practicing. Can you repurpose Yoga (like you mentioned with the Beatles lyrics)? Mark - Can a person repent from a sin against the holy spirit? Joseph - Can a Catholic seminarian get dispensation from celibacy?

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Patrick shares and comments on a new Gallup poll - Belief in Five Spiritual Entities Edges Down to New Lows. He offers real solutions and tools we can use to stay grounded in our faith and to help our friends and family come home to the Church Patrick shares the disturbing news of a giant gallstone that might break the world record Ivan - Why is the Lutheran Church not able to confect the Eucharist but the Orthodox Church can? Ray - What do you think about knocking on wood meaning going to the wood of the Cross for all your needs? Email – What is Adoration? David - How do I address people who are talking during mass? Grace - What should people do who want to adopt but it is too expensive?

Patrick comments and shares the startling poll numbers indicating that parents don’t seem to want their kids to be married or have kids of their own Kevin - I thought the Catholic Church tried to assassinate Martin Luther. Is that true? Bob - If Angels were in the beatific vision why would they fall? Ann - The percentages you mentioned about parents wanting grandkids I think has more to do with parents not wanting to put pressure on their kids. Frank - Can I go to a secular wedding where everyone is Catholic but no one has gone to Church in a long time? Herman - What does the priest need to say to have a valid confession?

Patrick answers listener questions about how to dress for Mass, was Herod a Catholic, and is it possible to have a successful marriage if both spouses are not Catholic. Miguel - Is there scriptural reading regarding how to dress for Mass? Barb - Was Herod a Catholic? Patrick and Barb have a good discussion about Catholic weddings and young people getting married outside of the Church Josh - I am in RCIA and am in a mixed faith marriage. What should I do? Ed - You shared a story on air about confession and the Eucharist which changed my life and led me back to confession

Patrick discusses Fortnight and video game addiction in kids Mary - I think video games can be really positive if used for God's glory. Are Mary of Bethany and Mary Magdalene the same person? Pablo - Can you give some examples of situations that would lead to the immorality of an act? Kevin - At Mass when the priest says “May almighty god have mercy on us”, can we cross ourselves? Aurora - I teach 4th grade and kids seem to be desensitized to humans talking to them, and all they care about is Video games. This is a problem for the younger kids.

Patrick answers listener questions about raising hands during the Our Father, does the Catholic Church still has valid Sacraments, and how to explain contradictions in the bible Patrick opens the show sharing some very cute audio of a little boy singing his heart out at Mass Is it okay to raise your hands high in the air during the Our Father? How do you explain contradictions in the bible? Denise - I am hearing rumors about the Catholic Church that the Sacraments have not been valid since the 70s. Patrick sets the record straight. Jenny - Can you make a list of movies that you would recommend and put on your site? Diana - There is a woman at Mass who spreads her arms wide like Christ on the Cross before the Sign of Peace. Is that okay?

Patrick answers listener questions about children playing video games, what is the best way to address your spouse in front of the kids, can demons have physical bodies, and how do I help my young adult child who thinks she’s trans? Renowned opera singer Andrea Bocelli, a devout Catholic, praying the Rosary at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. When Bocelli’s mother was pregnant with him, doctors advised her to abort the baby warning that the baby would be born with a congenital disease. The world is a better place with Andrea Bocelli in it. Christina – “The ends don't justify the means” seems like it could be used against the existence of God since He lets bad things happen for a good purpose. How do I argue against that? Katie - Is Minecraft okay for a 6-year-old to be playing? Alex - When should I call my wife 'my wife' or 'your mom' when talking with our kids? I don't want to paint a bad image of the title mom. Keith - Can Demons take on physical bodies? Raquel - My daughter has been brain washed by the woke movement. She was supposed to have top surgery to be trans. What should I do?

Patrick answers listener questions about faith and everyday life Cody - My best friend left the faith. How do I help him? Elliot - How should I interact with Mormon missionaries? I think I may have upset them on accident Ray - Is it okay to have marital relations on the Lord's day since we are supposed to keep that day Holy? Sarah - I went to confession but the priest only spoke Spanish. Was my confession still valid since I don't speak Spanish? Joshua - When Jesus took on the sins of the world did that include Satan’s and the other fallen angel’s sins? Katie – Thank you for your ministry! Edward - Are children from divorced parents illegitimate? Michael - Are ghosts demonic or something else entirely?

Arthur - I'm losing hope. I feel like I am the only Catholic in my area. I am a convert and none of my family are Catholic. Patrick talks with him about scrupulosity. Maryn - Luke 16: The steward who is about to be fired diminishes the debts of others. Why was he good for writing down the debt? Sandra - What is the difference between the Episcopalian Church and the Catholic Church? Rod - Revelation 20: 1-3. When will Satan be bound and why?

Encore Presentation from 6/29/2023 Patrick answers listener questions about enabling a family member to live in sin, how to talk to kids about their uncle’s divorce/new girlfriend, and how to seek help when everything in your life is going bad and there seems to be no hope. Stephanie – My sister is moving in with her boyfriend. Should I help her pack or is that condoning her bad choices? Maria - Trying to date the Catholic way and my boyfriend has a lot of married women friends that he hangs out with. What should I do? Tom - What is the history of the Deaconate and what does it mean to be one? Terence – Margaret Sanger started Planned Parenthood for one reason Brian - My brother got divorced and is now with a new girlfriend. I’m not sure how to talk to my kids about this Elizabeth – I’m having issues with my children and trying to deal and I really need your advice

Patrick reports and comments on the breaking news of Jewish pilgrims clashing with Christians at a famous Haifa church Kyle - When do we stand before going to communion? Araceli - My 6-year-old child doesn't want us to die, he wants us to stay here. What should I say? Jerry – The reason why we kneel at that point after peace is because Jesus is dying on the cross at that moment.

Patrick answers listener question about the history of the Sign of the Cross, how to defend ourselves from spiritual attacks, and is NFP a form of contraception? Ruben - My daughter is going to turn 21 soon, and Patrick mentioned some time ago that he wrote a book for young people going to university. What is that book? Teresa - I healed my scabies with spit. Has anyone else done this before? Denise - What is the history of the sign of the cross? Former UPenn female swimmer testifies that teammates of Lia Thomas were forced to undergo 're-education' to make them 'comfortable with the idea of undressing in front of a male’ Patrick revisits a topic from yesterday’s show when he spoke with a listener who disagreed with him about the morals of NFP Kevin – Does the Sign of the Cross protect us from spiritual attacks? Dominic - I disagree with Patrick. Anyone can say that they have an excuse to use NFP. I think NFP is a form of contraception.

Is the traditional day of fasting on Friday? Are beer, wine or liquor allowed during fasting? Is there a 3-hour rule before communion? Elaine – Web site is selling a rosary for $125. It is legit? Should I be giving them my money? Carol - Comment about how people say the sign of the cross. In bible class, I learned people should say, “In the name of the Father” Maria - Are priests allowed to offer the Eucharist or choose communion service instead? Terri – My friends are talking about the prophecies of LaSatte in France by Shelly Anne and the Pope's synod related to it. What do you know about this? Dawn - What does God think about those who commit suicide? Rudy - Can a couple practice NFP with a contraceptive mentality? Juan - Sister unmarried with 2 children - how can I approach her about getting right with God? Scott - Is the traditional day of fasting on Friday? Is beer, wine and/or liquor allowed during fasting? Is there a 3-hour rule before communion?

<iframe src="https://omny.fm/shows/the-patrick-madrid-show/will-we-have-our-normal-bodies-in-heaven-special-p/embed?style=artwork" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write" width="100%" height="180" frameborder="0" title="Will We Have Our Normal Bodies in Heaven? (Special Podcast Highlight)"></iframe> Do you dream about what you will be able to experience in heaven? What will your body be like, and will you feel sickness or pain? Patrick Madrid talks to a six-year-old caller named Kayha from Townsend, Montana. Kayha asks about what our bodies will be like when we go to heaven and are resurrected by Jesus. Patrick explains that in heaven, we will have glorified bodies, which means they will be real human bodies but with special abilities. For example, Jesus' glorified body could walk through walls and appear in different places without using doors. Patrick assures Kayha that in heaven, we will still have our blood, hearts, and all the other parts of our bodies. Yet our glorified bodies will not have the weaknesses of our earthly bodies, such as getting tired, sick, or needing to sleep. How cool is that?? Instead, we will have wonderful, powerful bodies capable of flying. That's something to get excited about.

Patrick contemplates God’s unchanging nature and answers listener questions about spiritual directors, is Protestant baptism valid, and why does a loving God send people to hell forever? Patrick contemplates God’s unchanging nature and he recommends the book, “The Trinitarian Christology of St Thomas Aquinas Reprint Edition” by Dominic Legge Pam – Should Spiritual Directors be a priests or deacons? Valerie – Thank you for recommending “The Dogma of Hell” Lisa – How do we find a Spiritual Director (priests are usually very busy) David - Why is Protestant baptism valid under normal circumstances, since it should be done by a priest traditionally under normal circumstances? Mary - A transgender person wants to enter the Church but is not repentant of his transition. Is there any documentation I can give as to why he can't enter? Nelda - If God is so forgiving why does He say they will be in Hell forever? Angela - I disagree with you about what you said about trans people being in the Catholic Church. He should not ever be able to be Catholic ever.

Patrick answers listener questions about atonement of sins, cohabitation, prophecy, and where exactly in time and space is hell, Heaven, and purgatory? Helen (email) – When our spirit leaves our body, how do we atone for our sins? Ben - Am I supporting cohabitation of my son who is wanting to move in with his girlfriend? We are thinking about renting our house to a young couple that is not yet married. Is that okay? Gaby – My son wanted to move in with his girlfriend and we were adamant that he didn’t. They are now married in the Catholic Church! Mac (email) – Is the Pope’s upcoming visit to Russia a prophecy from the 1960s? Adam - Where are hell and heaven and purgatory located? Chris - How can Christ judge multiple people who die at once for the particular judgment?

Patrick answers listener questions about receiving communion from a lay person, why is the Sabbath day on a Sunday, why do we need to go to confession, and what’s the moral difference between contraception and Natural Family Planning? How do you know if you’re in a state of grace? Andrea - What books in the bible should I recommend for a friend to believe in God? Patrick recommends “A Handbook of Catholic Apologetics” Jay - Is it okay to receive communion from a lay person? Natalie - Mortal sin and full knowledge: A family member just got married and trying to live a catholic life but they use birth control, what should I do? Tom - Our experience of time is the result of the Mass of the earth and its bending of energy. We know time is not fixed. The further away from the center of the earth the less time affects you. Sandra - Why is the Sabbath day on a Sunday? Sarah – Why do we need to go to Confession? Andres - I have trouble walking so I can't go to Mass as much. Is it okay for me to watch Mass on TV instead? Joel - Can you explain the moral difference between contraception and NFP?

When a Protestant challenges you on whether someone is saved by faith and works, do you feel overwhelmed and not sure how to answer? Patrick Madrid talks to a caller named John from New Jersey. John asks about the phrase "faith alone" in the New Testament and its connection to the Protestant teaching on salvation. Patrick explains that the phrase "faith alone" appears only once in the Bible, in James 2:24, which states, "You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone." Patrick then delves into the context of this verse, starting from James 2:14, where it is emphasized that faith without works is dead. He highlights the rhetorical question of whether faith alone can save someone, and James provides examples of Abraham and Rahab to demonstrate that genuine faith is manifested through works. Patrick also refutes the idea that James is talking about justification in the eyes of men, pointing out that Abraham's actions were not witnessed by anyone, showing that it refers to God's justification. He goes on to stress that Catholics believe in salvation by God's grace, as stated in Ephesians 2:8-9, where it is clarified that salvation is a gift from God and not based on our own works. However, Patrick emphasizes the Catholic teaching that good works are essential, as they are the result of God's grace working in believers and demonstrate true faith. He cautions against Pelagianism, the belief that one can earn salvation through works alone, and he highlights the importance of both faith and works in the process of salvation. Finally, as a way for you to feel extra confident in your apologetics, Patrick recommends a book on grace and justification for Protestants written by Steve Wood, a former member of Calvary Chapel, as a resource for those interested in understanding the biblical perspective on this topic.