The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick and Cyrus discuss the blatant pandering of some MLB teams and discuss some of the more frightening aspects of scammers using AI More MLB Teams Hosting “Faith Nights” Patrick and Cyrus share the opinion that “Faith Night” at MLB games is a sad gimmick Joe - I am a fan of the Chosen. People watch will say that it helps bring the scripture alive. Christina - My daughter wants to go a Mormon service with a friend. Is that okay? Deepfake Imposter Scams Are Driving a New Wave of Fraud Henry - I read an obituary of someone I knew and it said he was a Free Mason, but he will be having a Catholic funeral. Is that possible? Kathy - I live in a Mormon community: they will do whatever they can to convert you so it’s important to build up your own faith as a Catholic. Elena - My roommate works with a band who I think are devil worshipers. How should I handle this situation with her?

What are some resources for dealing with addiction? Is there a prayer that will relieve souls from purgatory? Should I invest in Precious Medals? Josephina - I went to college in Utah and wanted to say that it is a requirement for Mormon’s to try to convert people so they can be able to go into the temple. Denise - Is it okay for me to read “Is Atheism Dead” by Eric Metaxas? Cassandra - I had a protestant group who were friendly and welcoming but when they wanted me to join their Church they started debating me about my faith Jeanine – Is there a prayer that was given to Saint Gertrude to help relieve souls from purgatory? Rachel - My spiritual director recommended the Chosen when I was struggling with scrupulosity and it helped me get back into reading the bible Sandra - Should I invest in Precious Medals? Deanna - My husband got drunk and beat me on our honeymoon and would always beat me when he got drunk. Was our marriage still valid in God's eyes? Francisco - What does it mean to be enriched with heavenly things? Ann - Do you have any resources for family dealing with addiction

Why did God create us? How can I help my teenage daughter who has same-sex attraction? What does the Church teach about Marijuana and LSD? Patrick answers these are more of your questions on today’s show. Richard - Why did God create us? Paul - My daughter has same sex attraction. What should I do? Jimena - It is difficult for me to go to confession with the same mistakes. What should I do? Teresa - My holy water was blessed but not exorcised. Should I be concerned about this? Binge drinking, marijuana use reached record highs in middle-aged adults Alan - I am going to be going on a 3-day retreat. What does the Church teach about Marijuana and praying when you are high? Is LSD okay? John - Marijuana: My wife has had several medical issues over the years and needs to use the gummies, but she tries to take as few as possible.

Patrick talks with Rhonda whose daughter is pregnant and the baby has attached to scar tissue which means the mother might not survive unless the baby is aborted. Patrick shares Church teaching on how abortion is never a viable option, which spurs many calls and emails with varying opinions and some Miracle Moments where the baby and mother turned out just fine. Rhonda - My daughter is pregnant and the baby has attached to the scar from a past C-section. Doctors say the baby won’t survive and if he keeps growing it will cause a tear in my daughter. Is it okay to remove the baby to save my daughter? Tony - Is it a sin to ask someone you offended for forgiveness other than God? Mary - I am a midwife: I don't think it is likely they would be able to remove the scar tissue in hopes of saving the baby Patrick shares passages from the Catechism and affirms the Church’s stance on the evils of abortion Javier - My mom refused anesthesia during a surgery because she was pregnant and didn't want it to harm her baby. Patrick shares some heroic, beautiful, and sad emails about the experiences people have had with troubled pregnancies Sarah – I, and my little one, are survivors of a pregnancy where my baby attached to the scar tissue. There is hope for the woman.

Why are angles called saints? Is it okay to become sterilized if you have depression? Is it a sin that I unknowingly helped someone get an abortion? Tiffany - My uncle, who is divorced and remarried, asked why a murderer can go to confession and receive communion but he can't because he’s divorced. How do I respond to him? Nancy - I also had the scar tissue issue with my pregnancy. I prayed to Saint Raphael and everything came out well with us. Linda - My mother was told that she could never have another child because she would die. My mom had more children and didn't die. Mindy - I was dating a man and got pregnant. I scheduled an abortion. I was on the table and the doctor was about to start the abortion. I jumped off the table and told the doctor I couldn't do it. Now he is 13-years-old. Why can angels be called saints? Melissa - If you have depression and anxiety, is it okay to be sterilized so you don't have to have the stress of another baby? Jeanne - A baby survived who was diagnosed with multiple organ failure at 7 months of pregnancy. Ann - You could put the baby up for adoption if you can't raise him because of stress Mary - I told my granddaughter I would not go to their wedding because her boyfriend is joining the military. Is that okay for me to do? Anthony - My girlfriend is Baptist and she says my Catholic baptism is not valid. What should I say to her about this? Dolores - I have been deceived twice and drove a woman to have an abortion. Am I in sin because of helping unknowingly?

Patrick and Cyrus discuss the entertaining, scientific, and frightening aspects of A.I. music, and what are the pros and cons of Universal Basic Income First ever song, Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall Part 1”, is taken from someone’s brainwaves Chad - I think AI could remove entire occupations like attorneys. Patrick and Cyrus talk about jobs that will be affected by A.I. Sam - I figure out how to use AI on eBay, it will make a description for me when I am selling stuff. David - As jobs get eliminated, we need to look at the real value of humanity and I think universal basic income is where we need to go. I don't think the Queen ship of Mary is real, since I don't think the bible supports people bodily going to heaven. Sadie (11-years-old) - Why does Jesus allow bad things to happen? Can St. Michael be a Guardian Angel?

Is Universal Income good or bad? https://twitter.com/PMadridShow/status/1693983751708328349 Bill - I am looking into joining the Catholic Church. What is all included in the Profession of Faith that I must believe? Mike - Universal income: People who received checks from the government didn't need the money and they spent it on frivolous things. Maria - Universal income: I work for the Chicago Fire Department as a medic. We do get more people who Overdose on drugs on the first of the month when their checks come in. Jeff - It seems like we are trying to create the intellect of angels with AI. Peter - Universal Basic Income: there are some people who would cultivate talents that don't necessarily provide money value. It could also help people pray more. Betty - Universal Basic Income and how it relates to AI: I think we need to take into consideration the current world views that the population is too high and this could be used to lower the population. Paul - Basic Universal income is bad because you would become reliant on the government which would give them more power to control our lives. Saul - You would need to be working to receive Universal income might work. Chris - Are the apparitions of our Lady of Knock just apparitions or were they physically there?

Universal Basic Income Nathan - Is there anything inherently immoral in sending my kids to an online Catholic school that is schismatic? Richard - When is the proper time for the Priest to give announcements at the Mass? Jason - I think AI is just another offshoot of man’s disobedience by seeking a way out of work. Annie - Universal income is a good thing, I think. But the abuse of power is the risk of having it. It is about risk mitigation Patricia - A local parish is flying the pride flag. Is that okay? Mark - I know cremation is against the Church teaching, but part of our mom's ashes were given to us. What should we do? Vince - I agree that Universal income is a bad thing. But I think we should also talk about mercy in the conversation. If someone gets injured and needs unemployment Joe - In Brazil families receive food based on their family size. This is called the Basic Box. What do you think about this system? Pammy - If AI takes over, who will put the money into the system to give people money to live? Patty - Why is the apostolic blessing not included automatically in the Last Rights?

Should Patrick run for President? Is my marriage valid? How can Adam and Eve co-exist with the Theory of Evolution? These and more of your questions on today’s The Patrick Madrid Show! New Worcester Catholic school diocese policy outlines pronoun, gender rules Mary - Is the “Living the Word Catholic Women’s Bible” by Ave Maria Press genuinely Catholic? Geneses 19:4-5. says something different than my other bible I have. Rick - I think you should run for the presidency, Patrick. I would like to present my case for why I think you should run. Patrick - I stood up for you to someone who said you were arrogant. Peter - Is it true that the Old Testament was written in Hebrew and the New Testament was written in Greek? Kay - I read that in the Catholic Church you can say a Mass for a deceased person for up to 30 days and they would go to heaven? Joe - A friend was married in an interreligious marriage and I am wondering if it was valid in the Church? Shannon - If a transitional deacon decides he won't be a priest, is he still able to stay as a deacon? Can someone choose a blessed, but not yet canonized, for a confirmation saint? Patty - In the Creed, we say that Jesus rose on the Third day. On the Cross, He said to the thief they would be in paradise together that same day. How can that be? Monica 12-years-old - How can Adam and Eve coexist with the theory of evolution?

Why is the Trinity so important? Is it okay when a priests changes some of the words at Mass? Should we tell our kids about our pre-marital sins? Marilyn 9-years-old - Why is the trinity so important? Why don’t some people believe in God? Barbara – My priest changed some words during Mass. Does that invalidate the Mass? Tim - I haven't been to confession in 20 years. I would like to go, but when I go, how specific do I need to be with my sins? Gabriel - How can I explain my relationship with my wife before we got married to my kids? How can someone maintain boundaries in a long distance relationship when they are visiting each other?

Is sex allowed when I’m pregnant? Is it the sin of sloth to binge watch a show? Is the Kingdom of Heaven for everyone? Anonymous email – When pregnant, is intimacy still allowed? Betsy - When I pray, I feel like I am leaving God the Father and the Holy Spirit out. Is that okay? Jack - Is it a big sin to watch a movie with a lot language and blasphemy? Is binge watching a sin of sloth? Elizabeth (email) – It is possible to get pregnant again even if you are currently pregnant Francisco - Can I divorce my wife as a Catholic? Jordan - How should I properly wear the brown scapular? John - A friend of mine moved out of state and is struggling to find a Catholic Church. They are going to a non-denominational Church now and thinks she is supposed to convert. What can I tell her? Ed - My cousin thinks that the bible was written by men, puts women down and that all religious are gay. How do I talk with her about this? Keith - When Jesus was talking with his disciples during the scene with the pagan woman, do you think he had a sarcastic tone when he said “I was only sent to the lost sheep of Israel?” Linda - Comment on last week’s Gospel: The priest at our parish taught that Jesus was showing his disciples that the Kingdom of Heaven was for everyone.

Muslim mobs attack churches in eastern Pakistan after accusing Christians of desecrating the Quran Diana - What is the prayer you say when someone takes the Lord's name in Vain? Christie - My husband and I have a friend who is a devout Catholic, but didn't get annulled after his divorce and is currently dating other women. We spoke with him about it, should we do anything else? Corrie - Have you read 'The Warning'? It is about the illumination of Conscience? What are your thoughts? Jim - In the Chosen, they say some prayers before Jesus and his apostles go to sleep. Do you know what prayer that is and are there other variations of it?

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Nearly 7 in 10 Americans believe in angels, new poll finds Christina - I am in the military and work with the Non-Catholic Chaplains. If I evangelize them and convert them they wouldn't be able to be chaplains anymore, so should I try to convert them? Rene - Would breaking cannon law be considered a mortal sin?

Patrick opens up sharing a personal story of St. Thérèse of Lisieux Why be Catholic Dee – Was it a sin when I loaned someone $30 for abortion medication? Email – Who will we see in Heaven? Will Jesus, God and the Holy Spirit be one being? Ken - I am working with a realtor to find me a new house. I just found out that he is gay and married to another guy. Can I keep working with him?

Phil - How can I argue against the rapture to my sister and brother? They reference the two men working in the field and one is taken and one is left behind. Target Sales Are Punished by Pride Month Backlash - Retailer lowers profit goal for full year; executives say they will modify Pride Month promotion Ray – In regards to Ken’s call in the first hour, I think that the gay realtor is the wounded man and the Samaritan is the person who interacts with him Sue - I have a son who just started Catholic High school and was wondering what they meant when they said they don't allow homophobia. How can he not interact with people who have bad morals without being homophobic?

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?

<iframe src="https://omny.fm/shows/the-patrick-madrid-show/a-lion-at-the-pulpit-and-a-lamb-in-the-confessiona/embed?style=artwork" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write" width="100%" height="180" frameborder="0" title="\"A Lion at the Pulpit and a Lamb in the Confessional\" (Special Podcast Highlight)"></iframe> Herman asks Patrick Madrid what a priest needs to say in order for his Confession to be valid. He's concerned that the priest didn't say everything he needed to say. Hear what Patrick says in response! Also, Patrick assures you that you don't need to be afraid to go to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. He quotes St. John Vianney who said that "priests should be a lion at the pulpit and a lamb in the confessional." In other words, priests should be compassionate and show loving counsel when you receive this sacrament. They are not there to yell at you. However, he shares that St. Padre Pio could read people's souls when they confessed, and he knew when a penitent was leaving something out. Find out what famous Hollywood actress experienced this firsthand!

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?