The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers listener questions about the Theology of the Body, metaphysics, the meaning of time, and how to talk to someone from Calvary Chapel Anonymous email – Should I live a life of solitude while I’m leaving a life of sin behind and converting to Catholicism? Gloria - Does the Catholic Church approve of the Rapture? Stanley - What's the summary of Theology of the Body for someone who has never read it? Faith - My co-worker doesn't believe in God, but this time when the topic came up, I said to her, “there is good and bad, and that doesn't exist for no reason.” Patrick and Faith discuss time, metaphysics, physical being and mental being Patty - My roommate goes to Calvary Chapel and doesn't believe in purgatory. How can I explain it to her?

Patrick continues his conversation with Patty for the end of the previous hour. He explains to her how best to talk with her Calvary Chapel friend about Catholicism and the Bible. He also answers listener questions about the infallibility of the Pope, the origin of God’s name, do guardian angels ever give up on people, and why would everyone’s sins be exposed at the last judgement? Brandon (email) - How can there be bad Popes if Catholics believe in the infallibility of the Pope? Monique - Theology of the Body: Does it mean that the person who is passed the age of conception shouldn't get married? Rudy - Origins of the name for God: was it a pagan name for the god of war? Sam - Do Guardian angels ever give up on people who turn evil? Karen – What is the purpose of exposing everyone's sins at the last judgement?

Patrick answers listener questions about getting married while in mortal sin, do saints have special roles, can anyone be a spiritual advisor, and why are there naked gargoyles on the outside of some churches? Anonymous – Can someone living in mortal sin participate in a valid marriage? Do saints have a special role to play depending on the problem? Juan – What do I do with old Sunday Missals? Alis – Someone asked me to be their spiritual advisor. Is that something I can do, and are there any books about being a spiritual advisor? Hello there Luke - How can I combat that sacramental baptism is not required for salvation with non-Catholics? James – After praying to St. Jude, on your recommendation, my wife’s immigration was finally approved because of her intercession Michael - How can I consecrate myself to St. Joseph? Susanna - Why do we have naked figures or gargoyles on the outside of some churches?

Patrick answers listener questions about indulgences, Purgatory, do animals have a conscience, what is wrong with SSPX, and he shares the disturbing news of the expulsion of Jesuit priest Marko Ivan Rupnik Elizabeth (email) – Question applying indulgences and can we apply them to our time in Purgatory? David (email) – Do animals have a conscience? Michael - If aliens are real, how does it relate to Christ's death on the cross? Aaron - What is wrong with SSPX? Pamela - Praying for those who are suffering: should we pray for the devil and demons? Jesuits confirm expulsion of a priest “artist” Rev. Marko Ivan Rupnik Charlotte - What is Patrick's take on Matthew 27:51-53. “Behold the curtain of the temple was torn in two....” This sounds like The Night of the Living Dead. What happened to all of these people? Andrew - What do you do when you're a Catholic and you're angry with the Church?

Patrick continues his conversation with Andrew from the end of the last hour about the scandalous behavior of Rev. Marko Ivan Rupnik and answers listener questions about the Saint Gertrude Prayer, was Saint James a Bishop in Jerusalem, and is it okay to attend a wedding of a Catholic if the wedding isn’t in a Church Patrick is asked, “Why even bring this bad news up?” Frank – I need clarity about the St. Gertrude Prayer of the Holy Souls in Purgatory. What are Patrick's thoughts about 1,000 released from purgatory? Pat - Was St. James a bishop in Jerusalem? Rod – Why does Hebrews 1:5 indicate that Jesus become the Son on a certain day? Obamas' personal chef drowns near family's home on Martha’s Vineyard Mimi - I'm struggling to make sense about how much more difficult it is for young people (in terms of faith) and why God allows it. How do I make sense of it? Thomas - Can I attend a wedding of a Catholic not in a Church?

Patrick answers listener questions about why is there suffering in the world, how to best start a youth club, is it a mortal sin to switch from a Catholic Church to Eastern Orthodoxy, and what are the moral dilemmas of IVF? Kirby (email) – Why do you think suffering exists? Joel - I have a Bible verse that I use to talk with Protestants; 1 Peter: 3:15. Is this a good one or should I use another? Martha - We were invited by parish to start a youth club. Do you have ideas of where we could start? Monica - Is it mortal sin to change from Catholic to Eastern Orthodoxy? Email – Question about the moral implications of In vitro fertilization (IVF)

Patrick discusses in some detail Indulgences in the Catholic Church and some common misunderstandings about them, answers questions about God and alternate universes, what Catholics believe about the end times and the act of contrition. Patrick talks about Indulgences in light of controversial news around the Holy Father. Kelly - Can there be alternate universes if God is the author of time? David - Why are the Novus ordo and TLM readings different? Zachary - What does the Catholic Faith believe about the End times? AND is the alter the main focus at the mass? John - I am converting from protestant to Catholicism. what if I die before I am catholic and go to confession?

Patrick explains the authority of the Church in interoperating the bible and how to properly examine the content being presented about matters on the faith, answers calls about the nature of redemptive suffering and animal suffering as well as how to persevere through bad popes. Email from Kevin about weather which Patrick appreciated John - what are some books about the authority understanding of the magisterium of the church? Joe - What is redemptive suffering? Elliot - Animal Suffering: Does an animal experience suffering and loneliness Alex - How do we as lay people respond to those who resent the Pope? Juan - How often does the Church allow anointing of the sick? Joseph - Can Catholics eat Halal food? John - I’m a cradle Catholic, and then the Church had Vatican II and the Novus ordo movement, and so the Church had the vision inside of it; why couldn't there have been co-existence between the TLM and Novus Ordo?

Patrick discusses the implications of eating food sacrificed to idols in regard to those who are scandalized by it, gives a compelling commentary on last Sunday’s readings about the wheat and the weeds and helps callers navigate the dangers of Tarot Cards. Patrick discusses the implications of eating Halal food regarding eating food offered to an idol Tom - My third son wants to become a Jew. How can I help him come back to the Church? Do you have a book rec? At one point he was considering becoming a priest. He has trouble with Trinity Ash - Comment: Patrick gave an excellent answer about Papal criticism Richard - When we stand before Jesus all our sins will be out there what about confession? do those still come up? Patrick talks about the Gospel from last Sunday, Matthew chapter 13, in relation to corruption in the world. Mary - I pray the special prayer that releases souls from purgatory but also have masses said for them. is one more effective than another? Clementina - How does the church feel about cremation? is it okay to donate body to science? Amy - Granddaughter has tarot cards. how can I talk with her and my son about this?

Patrick answers why there are so many different races if all of humanity came from the same two parents, Adam and Eve, explains grace and mercy, how Catholics can recognize evil and how God knows the future if we have free will. Email form Jerry – why are there so many different races? Craig – Reference of a book called The Journey of Man. It says all men alive are decedents from 60,000 years ago. Email from Jim – Advice for helping kids with anxiety? Email from Patty – Are salt lamps against the Catholic Church? Email from David – warns against 583 bill. Gavin Newsom Fines School District $1.5 Million For Rejecting LGBT Materials | The Daily Caller Marion - Definition of grace and mercy? Ryan - Evil identification. How Catholics recognize evil? Lynn - Does God has one future for us, of he has multiple futures depending on the decision we make? Jose - The second judgement. I don't understand why if we have a first judgement when we die, why do we have to face a second judgement? E-Frank - Are the 8 weeks after Easter part of church tradition?

Patrick tackles the question of why we pray if God is all knowing, discusses the unchanging nature of God, talks about the final judgement and how it differs from when we die and answers whether you can have a valid marriage with out consummation. Roy - If God has no past or future. Why do we need to pray if God already knows what is going to happen? I just let go and let God. Nick - God's unchanging nature: we believe that God is unchanging, how, then, did God take on a human nature? Trip - I'm reading the Great Divorce. When people get to purgatory, they're having trouble letting go of things. Patrick, what do you think purgatory will be like? Email from Gwen – are people’s sins who have been confessed shown at the final judgment? Mark - I'm a lector - it said that God made Pharaoh obstinate. Did he have a free will? Michael - If a Catholic marries a non-Catholic outside the Church do they need an annulment? Cassandra - Me and my partner - We're going to Church, but he likes to hang out with his old friends. His friends don't have the same respect for family life. How do I handle this situation? Mary - I've been married for 30 years and have never consummated our marriage. Is it sinful to not consummate the marriage?

Patrick talks about haunted buildings and hears listeners stories about strange and possibly demonic activity, discusses the question of free will and how to deal with addictions, and gives advice on how to battle lust. Phil - The Glory that humans get in heaven. Are there graduations of glory and punishment in the afterlife? Julie - a friend saw blood coming up the wall in a bathroom and bedroom. The daughter and the mother vacated the apartment for the night. the police said the mother looked like a demon. What would Patrick make of that? Jonathan - Can places be haunted? Sarah - Is there such a thing as loss of free will? Ron - Is it ok to go to either Latin Mass or Novus Ordo Fern - I think the church always existed but only surfaced once Jesus came down to establish it Megan - How should I look at smaller addictions like coffee that nobody questions? I would like to rid myself of these. John - how can I battle lust? Maria - What is a good bible for my 12-year-old? Alicia - Praising god helps me when I am tempted. it always goes away.

Patrick explains the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, talks about the dangers of the Evil Eye and why you should not be associate with it and answers questions about whether or not God can change His mind. Joseph - When we talk about the essence and substance of Eucharist during transubstantiation, are we phrasing that correctly? It sounds contradictory to me John - When did Jesus become aware that he was God as a child? Email from 14-years-old Emma – could you give my mom a shout out Patrick. David - Family member having a 'Evil Eye' party. what is the catholic stance on something like this? Millie - should we make the sign of the cross at the consecration? Mary - evil eye- is that the same as the symbols for free masons or on dollar bill? Email from Nick – What are the importance of dreams? Fred - Reading Pope Benedict XVI encyclical that we can't change God's mind. why do we pray then?

Patrick helps listeners answer the claim that protestants make about being saved by faith alone, helps a young caller understand one of the ten commandments in the context of war and shares some interesting stories for the listeners about AI and tattoos. John - Protestants say we are saved by faith alone- what chapter and verse can I go to counter this? Elliot - I don't think prayer makes anything better. Catalina 9-years-old - Do people break the 10 commandments if they kill someone in a war? Sandy - Yoga-I don't see what's the big deal about it if I am just doing the exercises, nothing else? The Rise of Tattoo Tourism: The New Way Millennials and Gen Zers Plan Vacations This AI Watches Millions Of Cars Daily And Tells Cops If You’re Driving Like A Criminal Aurora - Niece makes jewelry and trying to explain to her why not to use evil eye since she is not catholic Tim - Brother is in reiki. how can I get him out?

Patrick talks about dreams and whether you can sin while dreaming, answers questions about God in the Old Testament and hears a testimony about the regret that comes from getting a tattoo. Email – Why are Evil eyes sold in some Catholic stores in Israel? Email from Jennifer – Do I need to confess dreams. Claudia - if pain and death are punishment of sin, why did Mary go through it? Nick - eastern Maronite catholic - my family doesn't use evil eye but they believe it. What are your thoughts on this? Tom - follow up- Can you explain how OT God seems to have changed his mind after prayer? Nancy - What does evil eye look like? Blessed Mother did not have childbirth but came when she saw him on cross Ed - got tattoo of sacred heart of Jesus to cover up my devil tattoo from youth Bill -symbols of Satan is trying to lure you in. its devils way to get to Jesus. was Jesus afraid of devil? Christine - Is it okay to kick adult children out of the house? Email from Gary – I blocked my family so they will call me on land line. Is that okay? John - 9 year old son told me we shouldn't be afraid to speak our faith because St. Paul did it and i wasn't sure how to respond. Maria – Where in the bible does God curse the ground so that humans need to work by the sweat of their brow?

<iframe src="https://omny.fm/shows/the-patrick-madrid-show/the-patrick-madrid-show-made-in-the-image-of-god-s/embed?style=artwork" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write" width="100%" height="180" frameborder="0" title="The Patrick Madrid Show - What Happens at the Altar/Made in the Image of God (Special Podcast Highlight)"></iframe> Ari from LA asks Patrick two questions. 1.) What happens at the altar at Mass? 2.) What does it mean to be made in the image of God? How are we like God?

Fr. Matthew talks marriage and marriage prep. Callers chime in with their experience and advice. Father also answers questions about SSPX, exorcism prayers at Baptism and Halloween. Father talks marriage prep and gives some ideas for what engaged and newly married people should consider and think about for a happy marriage. Joe in San Francisco jumps into the conversation about saving and spending in a relationship. Jenny in Maryland adds why there needs to be flexibility of using your gifts inside and outside of workforce. Aaron in Michigan – What is so bad about SSPX? Ray in California wonders why priests pray an exorcism prayer at Baptism? Gordon in Napa California- Married 52 years and my tips are same faith, monthly date, go to bed at same time. Yaretzi in Illinois- Is it a sin to celebrate Halloween?

Father kicks off the hour talking about how to explain the mystery of the Eucharist with friends, what Lutherans believe when it comes to the Eucharist and filtering through request for donations from charities. Anna Marie in Maine- I am 13. How can I explain the miracle of the Eucharist to my friend? Howard in Wisconsin- Did my unbaptized child go to heaven? Laura in NJ- My Lutheran son in Law in receives communion and believes what the Church teaches, what should I give him to read about coming to the Catholic Church? Cynthia in NJ – Wondering if I have a sacramental marriage. I am Catholic, but my husband is not. Karen in Texas- How can I filter out which religious solicitations are good and which I should avoid? Donna in Wisconsin- I’m a Lutheran and I believe in the transformation of Jesus in Eucharist. Arlene in California - How do we teach ourselves to believe in God so we can follow his will? Jennifer in Washington DC - Why did Mary get betrothed to Joseph if she made a promise of virginity?

Father talks confession and communion to the homebound, how priests should handle being obedient when scandal arises, praying to Mary and prayer at home instead of church. Kathy in Maryland - Can I bring my sister communion? She needs confession. She has Alzheimer’s. Susan in New Jersey- What is the right way for priests to handle a situation when a Cardinal or others are misbehaving or abusing another? Sandy in Michigan - Why do Catholics pray to Mary? 1 tim2:5 there is only one mediator between God and Man. Angela in Texas - How would you answer a person that he can pray anywhere he doesn't need to go to Church? Peter in Georgia asks How come people who seems to do incorrect things seem to get blessings, but people that do things correct struggle more to get those blessings? Dawn in Rhode Island- Do we know the 500 that Jesus appear to before the Ascension? Jimmy in Florida - Are you a practicing Catholic, if you believe in the Eucharist but have a problem with other teachings of the Catholic Church?

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Ken shares his conversion story from being raised with no religion to palling around with Scott Hahn on their journey to becoming Catholics Cynthia - I'm talking to my old Protestant pastor, who will be teaching a program about Catholicism. What book about Catholicism should I give him? Dan - Why was Luther the leader of the Reformation? Lutherans say Luther was right. Catholics say Catholicism was right. What does Ken think about why Luther was wrong?

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley - I was a Christian before I became a Catholic. Mike - Eucharist: the more I immerse myself in the Eucharist, the less worthy I feel. Maybe I'm scrupulous, I feel like I have to approach the Eucharist on your hands and knees. How do I square the unworthiness in the Eucharist with devotion to the Eucharist? Francisco - My daughter doesn't want to come to Church. Tony - Why convert the Protestants if they can be saved? Brian - Comment on why everyone should become Catholic. I believe that Chesterton said, 'The Church is bigger on the inside than it is on the outside'. On the outside, there are rules and rigid liturgy, but on the inside, we have the seven sacraments, the Eucharist, and Confession.

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Madeleine - My husband doesn't understand that the Eucharist is real. What should I do or tell my husband to convince him that the Eucharist is real? He did say that he would go along with Catholic stuff for the sake of his children but never convert. Hazel - How to I respond to my son who went to the Cathedral of Seville? He thinks that people were mistreated in order to make the Church (financial and otherwise). Elaine - I didn't belong to a Church, but the Holy Spirit came over me one day and I went to the Catholic Church (Holy Name Cathedral). I started RCIA! Matt - How do protestants view the Catholic Church? What do they think when we say “one holy Catholic and apostolic church?” Leonard - Can you discuss the simple words “do this” that Christ said at the Last Supper? Gordon - I believe that Paris became a great city because of Notre Dame. This was an art museum and it was the city center.

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Karen (email) – If faith is a gift from God, how can He condemn people that don’t have faith? Denise - I tried to go to confession, but the priest wasn’t there. What's going on? Iran - What's the difference between the soul and the spirit? Does our soul die when we die? Anonymous – My friend is ill and dying. He’s filled with guilt because of an abortion he paid for when he was younger and he’s scared of going to hell. How can I help him? Angela - When does Ken think about A.I.?

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Ken continues his conversation about A.I. with Angela from the end of the last hour, bringing up jobs that no longer exist because of changes in technology Patrick - Why do Catholics pray to dead people? Where is the misinterpretation? Ken shares his personal story of why he turned away from the idea of “faith alone” Jessica – Is there a book I could give my Protestant husband to help guide him to the Catholic faith? Kathleen – Since we don’t know if someone is in hell or heaven, should we be praying for them?

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Ken continues his conversation with Kathleen about praying and he focuses on the Communion of Saints Roger - When it comes to salvation, is it believing in Christ alone or is there something else to it? Dominic - Why be Catholic if you can be Protestant and be saved? Gretchen - Did Christ view me the same when I was a protestant now that I am a Catholic? Javier - Is it okay if you forget a sin during confession? Can I go to a Protestant Church for fellowship? Elia - Does the name Luther have a tie to Lucifer? Is there a book about the changes that happened once Luther started Protestantism? Kim - Dominic should make sure his authenticity is real and keep chipping away little by little

Why don't Catholic priests get married, and is it true that a married man could be ordained a priest? Could the Catholic Church's rule of priestly celibacy ever be changed? Patrick clarifies that priestly celibacy is a discipline, not a doctrine, which means it is a custom that could potentially change in the future. He explains that in other rites of the Catholic Church, such as the Eastern Rites, married priests are permitted. To understand the basis for priestly celibacy, Patrick refers to Jesus' teachings in Matthew chapter 19. Jesus discusses marriage and consecrated celibacy, stating that not all individuals are called to celibacy but only those to whom it is given. Jesus presents celibacy as a higher calling for those who are willing to make themselves "eunuchs" for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Patrick emphasizes that the discipline of celibacy in the Latin rite of the Catholic Church developed over time to align the priesthood with the example of Jesus, who was celibate and universally available to all. He also mentions that St. Paul encouraged singleness for the purpose of dedicating oneself wholeheartedly to the kingdom. Finally, he recommends a resource called "Celibacy and the Priesthood," which is an audio conversation he had with a married Catholic priest, discussing the topic in more depth.

Patrick answers listener questions about IVF and what to do with the “leftover” embryos, what do Protestants mean when they say “give grace”, and he give advice to a grandma who has been told that her grandbaby will be raised “gender neutral” Email – Family member used IVF after many years of not being able to conceive. She has 3 embryos left to implant and doesn’t know what to do with them. Louis - Friends asked me to officiate at their wedding. Can I do that? Riley 12-years-old – My cousin said it’s weird that I’m Catholic and that I pray to saints. How should I respond? Benjamin – What do Protestants mean when they say 'give grace'? Dee – My son is calling his baby 'they' and raising the child gender neutral. How can I handle this? Connie - Jehovah witness used scripture, Act 15:28-29, to say you can't have a blood transfusion, but what does that verse really mean?

Patrick answers listener questions about what happens after Judgement Day, how best to debate a Jehovah Witness, is it a good idea to read meditation prayers, and how are we to understand God’s mercy if he sends good people to hell? Jackie – What happens after judgement day? Mike – How do I debate Jehovah Witnesses properly? Matthew - Is it a good idea to read meditation prayers? Matt - Read that souls that perish with original sin go straight to hell. How do we balance that with the hope we have that God will save us? David - When others have done wrong to me, I seem to sympathize with them. How can I balance this better? Matthew - How best can I separate the requirement of kosher food from the Old Testament with the blood of Christ being present in the Eucharist?

Patrick answers listener questions about the Trinity, speaking in tongues, Catholic funeral masses, what is the protocol for receiving communion for the homebound, and why did Judas need to point out who Jesus was if everyone knew who he was? Pam (email) – Is it okay to use analogies to explain the Trinity? Matt – My Protestant friend 'prayed over me' and was speaking in tongues. Was this okay? Christopher - Are Catholics required to have a funeral mass when they pass? Marilyn - My daughter is married outside the church? Will she ever be able to receive communion? Virginia - Women came up and asked for six hosts at communion for her pix for her homebound husband. What is the protocol? Sue - Can you clarify why God wouldn't hear your prayers if you are in mortal sin? Mike - Why was Judas needed to point Jesus out? Didn't everyone already know what he looked like? Zachary – What is the difference between Novice Ordo and Latin Mass? Why does the priest face a different direction? Mary - Why are priests not allowed to get married?

Patrick answers listener questions about how to help fallen away friends back to the Catholic Church, what does God do with prayers from Protestants, will Lutherans be welcomed back into the Catholic Church, and is it valid for the Apostolic Pardon to be prayed by a lay person? Kevin (email) – I’m looking for scripture that can help lead my fallen away friends back to the Catholic Church Email – Question about the Theology of the Sacraments of Initiation Email – Yoga isn’t dangerous, and Patrick should reexamine his thoughts about it Joseph – wedding question Gabriel - What does God do with the prayers from Protestants and is the Holy Spirit present within the protestant church? Mark – Will Lutherans be welcomed back to the Catholic Church? Mary – My Protestant friend, who is a mom, mentioned that she feels her children are not saved because they cannot be baptized till they are at the age of reason. Is that a Protestant view? Lawrence - If the prayer of the Apostolic Pardon was prayed by a lay person because the priest wasn't available, is it valid?

Patrick continues his conversation with Lawrence from the end of the last hour. Patrick explains what an Apostolic Pardon is. Barbara - If the Good Thief did not have to go to confession, and Jesus gave him a free pass to Heaven, does it contradict the theology and all the hoops we have to go through as Catholics to go to Heaven? Victoria - Worried about sister who is married with two kids, but not married in the Catholic Church. I don’t see her husband being helpful with the kids. He emotionally abuses her. Because my sister is Catholic, can she still divorce him? Is it advisable to divorce? Jacinto - Is God's real name Jehovah? Will – What is the age of reason for communion or confirmation? Mary - How one goes about changing the Roman Missal? What would it take to say “body, blood, soul and divinity of Christ” when distributing communion in order to increase the number of Catholics who believe in the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.

Patrick answers listener questions about what to do if you see a non-Catholic receiving Communion, do angels and demons have free will, and how to respond when a non-Catholic asks about “Catholic guilt” Diana - I thought one of the features of the Apostolic Pardon could be granted when person is unconscious. Is that true? Michelle - Works at a local Catholic university that promotes a woke agenda, including enneagrams and yoga. How can I handle this? Do I have any responsibility to stop a non-Catholic from receiving Communion? Leslie – My friend’s kid is falling away from the faith and really struggling. How can we help? Rocco - In iconography, Jesus holds up 2 fingers up, what does that signify? Tom - How can I engage more with classical literature? Was there a saint who wrote about classical literature? Dan - Hebrew Scriptures: in the Torah, the same word is used for angels and demons, and neither of these creatures has free will. How can Christians believe that angels and demons have free will? Audio: Republican representative from Ohio Jim Jordan grills FBI director Christopher Wray for spying on Traditional Latin Mass Catholics Julie - How can I respond to non-Catholics when they say the church makes you feel guilty and that the Church is legalistic?

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Patrick comments on his thoughts about people saying “Thoughts and prayers” - If a Catholic doesn’t receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, does the Holy Spirit not live in them? Why is it so important? Aaron - I can't seem to get ahold of my priest. He’s not responding to my calls. What should I do? Bob - Funny story about the miraculous medal – My grandson called it the “ridiculous” medal by mistake! Gail - Can the church not accept money from lottery winnings? John - Should be we be fasting on meat all Friday? Is alligator considered meat? Joe - When it comes to thoughts and prayers, what about feelings? Lance - Who made the law that we can't eat meat on Friday’s in the first place?

Patrick answers listener questions about the Sign of the Cross, what is the history of indulgences, and he directly addresses an email that accuses him of “putting false information on the airwaves” Email – I give up my morning coffee for Lent because it’s a bigger sacrifice for me then giving up meat Bridgette - How many times should you make the sign of the cross when you pray? Kurt - Can Holy Water or blessed salt be distributed outside of church Dusty - What is the history of indulgences? Caroline - Cute story: my little boy asked me, “why do we say lasagna in the highest?” Elena – “Secret of the Rosary” by Saint Louis de Montfort includes prayers to pray before each decade. Is there a resource like that for the Luminous mysteries? Pat - My son said the Infant of Prague was “infinite frog” Patrick responds to an email from Dennis who says he should “stop putting false information on the airwaves” in regards to the Catholic Church being the Church established by Jesus. Christian - My son just came into the Church (I came into the Church a few years ago). My son will be going to a Catholic university because of Relevant Radio!

Patrick explains what a “communion of saints” mean, and he addresses the priest scandal and how that shouldn’t deter us from our love of the Catholic Church Donna - What does it mean that there is a “communion of saints?” John - My wife and I are going to have a convalidation ceremony. My wife doesn’t want to wear a dress, but instead suit and pants. Lee - Comment about intercessory prayer. I converted to Catholicism 20 years ago. As a Protestant, I was raised to think that the soul is asleep in Christ after death. As Catholics, we don't believe that the soul sleeps. Ed – Is there a book about faith and science that I can recommend to my son who says, “I believe in science”? Brian - How can I respond to someone who said he left the Church because of abuse crisis. Steve - Is the Catholic Church okay with me doing Yoga? Maria - There is sexual abuse everywhere. Why do people focus on the Catholic Church? Now the Church has special training to help priests report abuse. Raymo - How does the Church differentiate pride vs proud? Liz - What about Catholic Yoga while praying the Rosary? How can it be wrong if I'm praying while exercising?

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Summary- Patrick explains what an apostolic pardon is and when it should be used, and Father Tim calls in to give firsthand experience of giving the sacrament to those near death. Emailer-response to a situation a week ago of encouragement to young couple who were having family conflict. Norbert in New York What are your thoughts on bishop Michael Curry's analogy that we are all part of one tree, and each denomination has a special gift? Javier in Miami, FL comments on people dying and the apostolic blessing: my mother in law passed away a couple weeks ago. Emailer asking what this apostolic pardon is all about? Can I request this if a person is close to death? Zachery in Texas Why don't Catholics take more into consideration what we were taught in the Didache? Eleanor in Palos Hills, IL - I saw a women give other women communion at the tabernacle after mass? is that OK? Emailer- Asking did Pope John Paul elevated the “Word of God”? Some are thinking this means that Eucharist is not as important as word. How do I respond? Fr. Tim Eastern Shore Maryland- My experiences giving last rites to those close to death.

Summary- Patrick talks Catholic candles, weddings and apologetics. James Covina, CA What are the reasons we use candles in the Catholic Church? David in St. Paul, MN I am going to Saturday evening wedding. Does that mean it fulfills the Sunday obligation? Raul Chicago, IL How do I refute the idea that the whore of Babylon is the Catholic Church? Email- Mike in Chicago- Do you have a book on apologetics? Joanna in Brookfield, IL – Can you keep the ashes of a pet? Any good kid podcasts? Nancy in Chicago, IL- Can a Catholic be a godparent in a Lutheran Church? Brendan suggesting Catholic Sprouts as a good kid podcast. Emailer- owe my child to RR. Listening to your show I got my marriage blessed, my husband’s vasectomy reversed and now a baby on the way, thanks Mark in San Antonio, TX I have a mother with advanced stage dementia. She's currently in hospice, so they told us to give her morphine to call her down. Is this OK? What is the Divine Mercy Chaplet? Howard in Waukesha, WI – Where can I listen to the Latin Mass? Liana Brownsville, Texas - Is it against the Church to visit a Curandera?

Summary- Patrick shares audio from a man who spoke up against transgender bathroom rules that make women vulnerable and talks with listeners about how to combat witches at work and why God allows young kids to be sick? Patrick shares audio from a father who spoke up against transgender bathroom rules and how it leaves women vulnerable. Mike in Neenah, WI to Father Tim and the ministry of the sick: just think that when this priest dies, those souls will be greeting him at the pearly gates. Rose in Mesa, Arizona – Coworkers practice witchcraft and it makes me nervous. What should I do? Rhonda in Bloomington, Indiana I worked in an environment where there were witches, used pray St. Michael prayer, and also bring holy salt and holy water, and come in early to bless the office. Tom Elm grove, WI- Question about the use of the word 'Orthodox' He went to a church that had a sign that said: 'If it doesn’t say Orthodox, it cannot take back to the time of Christ.' Diana in Bloomfield, NJ - A priest talking about spiritual warfare mentioned sometimes people don't know but there is an object that is opening a portal... like lava stones from Hawaii... Do you think people should not go to Hawaii? Email- Patrick can you share the story of how you talked with man at church about overcoming big sin. Judy in Lincoln, Rhode Island How can I respond to family members and friends, about why God is punishing innocent children?

Summary-Patrick explains the genealogies of Jesus, breaking down the Trinity to Jehovah Witnesses and talks unbaptized babies with a 6-year-old in Texas. Emailer-Helen from Chicago wants to know why it was necessary for Mary to have miraculous birth from God. Aren’t all babies miracles? Victoria from Texas - How do I explain the Trinity to Jehovah's witness? Edgar from Long Beach, CA - asks Patrick to explain the different genealogies of Jesus? Cathy in Jeffersonville, NY Could a Roman Catholic priest become a Ukrainian Catholic priest and then get married? Michael in St. Petersburg, FL asks if The Creed: If a person believes in abortion and contraception, what happens if he recites the creed? Has he sinned? Kip in Easton, Pennsylvania what does Jeremiah 15:16 mean, 'I found your words and devoured them'. Some translations say different things? Rod in Eureka Ca - Sin is passed down from a man's genetic line. Is that why Mary had to be a virgin? if she did have relations, would she be subject original sin? Emily Wacko, Texas- Are babies stuck in purgatory if they haven't been baptized?

Summary- Patrick gives advice to John about setting boundaries with his brother who has addiction, explains if and when it is okay to lie and working through regret. John Northern CA- How do I set boundaries with my brother with addiction? How do I know when to take a phone call from him? Mary in Austin TX - Is it possible to lie to the school district so we can go to a better school district that doesn't teach things contrary to the faith? Lupe in san Antonio, Texas hearing voices in his house. What should I do? Marie in Gaylord, MI- A priest used lead LOTH/rosary for the parish, now he just sits in mediation and doesn't join us while we pray. Is it OK to bring this up to the priest? Joe San Francisco- I find we all have some form of regret. We need to let it go and move forward instead of living in the past.

Summary- Patrick and Sarah chat about the movie “Sound of Freedom” and callers jump in with their thoughts. Aurora shares how Relevant Radio helped her when her nephew was killed. Patrick and Sarah talk about the movie Sound of Freedom and play audio from a movie goer who feels someone is trying to discourage people from seeing it. Danielle- Boise, Idaho How can I get my husband to lead our family spiritually? Maggie Carroza suggests Exodus 90 and That Man is You for Danielle’s husband. Alejandro in Chicago is looking for a good Bible for adults since he only has the one he got in grade school. Chris in Feasterille, PA What did Jesus mean when he said 'unless you eat my flesh and drink my blood you have no life within you?' James in Phoenix- follow up Movie theaters often have no AC in certain areas so it had nothing to do with the movie. Ed in Valejo, CA- “Sound of Freedom”, he bought 5 tickets for other people. Will watch it again for the third time. Pattie emailed and said “Sound of Freedom” was only in smallest theater there. Aurora, Temple City, CA – God uses RR to speak to people like me when my nephew was killed- do you think that tattoo are related to connection to devil? Rosalee charlotte, nc Divorced and annuled. I want to sell my wedding rings but they are blessed. Should I sell them? What are your thoughts?

Do you need to wish peace and good will to your enemies? In this audio segment, Nancy asks Patrick Madrid about the phrase "Peace to people of goodwill." She wonders if it means we should not offer peace to people without goodwill, especially when she experienced harassment at work. Patrick explains that the phrase comes from the angels' song in Bethlehem, and it can be seen as both descriptive and prescriptive. It describes the reality that having goodwill brings peace, both towards God and towards fellow humans. It also prescribes that to have peace, one should have goodwill towards others and God.

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Patrick answers a plethora of listener questions and he gives a detailed explanation of exactly what the problem is with lay people being asked by the priests to lay hands on people during the celebration of sacraments, showing why this is a confusion of roles between laypeople and priests (referring to it as an empty gesture) Happy Birthday Ringo Starr Dan - What do you think about modalism and heresy in general? Mike - Is it okay for non-Catholics to pray over me? Frank – What is going on with Archbishop Vigano and his implementation of Exsurge domine? Diane - Our parish has to ambos. One for the Gospels and one for the other readings. Is that okay?

Feel good story: First-time author becomes Amazon best seller overnight after video of his empty book signing went viral on TikTok, leading to an outpouring of support from strangers online Bonnie - It says in the Bible God made man in His image. What does God look like and do you have a favorite artist's depiction of God? Kelly - Are all children who get baptized gong to heaven when they die? Do we need to pray for their souls? Patrick shares that his mom lost a baby at birth when he was 8-years-old Joe – How did you parents cope with Catrina’s death? Also, what do priest do when consecrating the Eucharist if they are alcoholics? Dawn - How do I talk with people who say that the Church covers up bad things about the Native Americans? Harvey 6-years-old - Do you celebrate your birthday when you are in heaven? Celia - Is it wrong for me to want to go to a priest for communion rather than a Eucharistic minister? Carson - I am a protestant of the Reformed Baptist Church. Can you help explain why should I view Catholics as brothers in Christ?

Patrick continues his conversation with Carson. Carson asks if Catholics are “outside the faith” Patrick recommends “Surprised by Truth” Aaron - I'm hoping to make my first confession soon but how do I respond to people who say the Catholic Church is a cult? Anthony - Why don't some people agree with Vatican II? Adelso (email) – Sometimes I give good faith advice and other times I seem lost and feel alone. Steve - If we experience the Beatific Vision, will people remember things in their earthly life? Lily - My brother struggles with alcohol. Is there a rehab center you can recommend that is Catholic? Frank - Thank you for talking about praying to your little sister who died in childhood. I had a similar situation. Is it okay for me to ask my brother that I can join him before I become senile? Toby - If I am living in mortal sin, does Jesus hear my prayers? Janet - I had a baby who died but was never baptized. I feel I will see her when I die. What do you think?

Patrick answers listener questions about plastic surgery, tattoos, and he gets an encouraging call to go see “The Sound of Freedom” movie Andrea (email) – I’m a nurse and I see people naked and even bathe them. Should I go to confession for this? Lucy - I saw the movie Sound of Freedom and it was so powerful. I cried so much, it was clean but it was real. Aaron - How is Sedevacantism in Schism? Pat - I am trying to come back to the Church. I am confused about masturbation and plastic surgery. Are they a sin? My pastor says they are not. Guadalupe - I'm 78 years old and Got a tattoo on my chest in order for me to have radiation treatment. So I think there are times when tattoos are needed

Patrick answers listener questions about sleepovers, the Rosary, should we speak up when we see our loved ones sinning, and how do I encourage my Granddaughter to baptize her baby? Anna (email) – Are you okay with kids having sleepovers? Paul - I am reading through the secret of the Rosary and there is a section that bothers me in that book. I thought Mary was the spouse of the Holy Spirit but the book makes her sound like the spouse of everyone. How do I reconcile this? Email - What does it mean to “take away the sins of the world” and how do we know that Jesus’ sacrifice was effective? Andrew (email) – Should I council my sister and give her advice not to move in with her boyfriend? Joan - When I was 10, I spent the night at a friend’s house and had a bad experience. I was exposed to porn. Jerry - How can I encourage my Granddaughter to baptize her baby? Madeleine - Is it okay for Catholics to invest in oil pipeline companies?