The Patrick Madrid Show

Leo - When Adam and Eve ate the fruit, did they suddenly know everything bad? Did they know they were naked? Anne - Why has it not been addressed that the children of Fatima also had a vision about hell? We were told to pray the rosary for peace, there is no peace anywhere. Mary - What is my moral obligation to my husband considering he is being unfaithful? Patrick recommends https://marysadvocates.org/ Joe - God created the angels before humans. Why didn’t he suffer for them as he did for us humans? Patrick reads and responds to an email from an adult son who was physically and emotionally abused by his father. He says he has forgiven his father, but he doesn’t want to see him in Heaven. Carlos - Advice regarding his uncle who got diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, and he doesn't have time left. He is away from the faith and don't know how to approach the topic. Richard - Niece is not marrying in the Catholic Church. Do you have any advice on what to say to her or how I can address this situation? Diana – I finally went to confession, because of your advice, but I didn't say it all. Am I still forgiven? Emily - Does divorce affect more than the abused at home?

Patrick answers questions about why were books taken out of the Protestant bible, how to get rid of demonic spirits, cremation, and why do we pray the Rosary? Rob – My friend asked me to join her getting baptized in the Church of Nazarene, is that something I can do? Cathy - Why were 7 books taken out of Protestant bible? Patrick recommends the show “Shtisel” Annie - How do you get rid of demonic spirit transference between siblings? What books can you read demonic spirits and how to get rid of them? Judy - When we will resurrect with our bodies, what would happen to people whose remains are getting cremated? Pat - What Bible should I get my 13-year-old grandson who wants to come into the faith? Thomas - Question about my son's baptism (a couple of years ago). The priest was losing his memory at the time, and parts of the rite were not performed. Is there anything we need to do to complete the rite? Cindy - Can psychics put a spell or curse on you? George - Why do we pray the Rosary if we are only supposed to pray to God?

Patrick answers questions about scandal, clapping in church, Sola Scriptura, and divorce. Dave – Asks for a book recommendation for atheist friend Patrick recommends Edward Feser – “The Last Superstition: A Refutation of the New Atheism” Patrick reads and responds to a couple living together as brother and sister. Can they still receive communion if they still see each other naked? Ann - Should people clap in Church? I don't think they should. Raul - How do I defend against people who say the Church Fathers used Sola Scriptura? Therese - My friend's husband wants to convert to the Catholic Church. RCIA are saying he can't join until next year, what should they do? Mark - I heard it was traditional to accuse one’s self of one’s own sins in the Church. Was that ever a thing? Patrick recommends The Devil's Role in the Spiritual Life: St. John of the Cross' Teaching on Satan's Involvement in Every Stage of Spiritual Growth” by Cliff Ermatinger Bill - Seemed to change the translation in the readings last Sunday, regarding what Jesus said about Divorce. Am I overreacting?

Patrick talks with a little boy who likes to play pretend that he’s Jesus and is wondering if that’s okay, he also answers questions about the Brown Scapular, how confession works, and how to set boundaries with family. Noah 7-years-old - Can we play the passion of Christ at recess. Is it okay if I play like I am Jesus? Bill - Is the story of Abraham and Isaac literal? Fern - Warnings about religious items saying they were made with chemicals that could be harmful. Can I clean this off somehow? Betty - Can you explain how the Brown Scapular works? How does confession work? Paul - I was surfing the dial and am impressed with this show. Do you have any recommendations to who we can write to combat society issues? Victoria - I'm taking care of a family member and wondering how to set boundaries? Judy - I used to be like Paul and felt that the world was falling apart and called this program. You helped me through this. From that talk I learned I needed to seek out truth more and go to daily Mass.

Patrick shares a prayer of Saint Teresa of Avila: “Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you” Francis - Rubrics in the Mass: It seems like the priest should be the one to say “Lord have mercy?” Frances - Why did Jesus descend into hell for 3 days? Lewis - Regarding an article about Mormons criticizing Catholics for not taking communion seriously. It is because it has become a routine part of Mass? Tony - Gandhi had a similar encounter where he didn't believe that Jesus was present because of how other Catholics treated Jesus in the Eucharist. Martin - A priest made my mom a Catholic during WWII really fast so she could get married in the Catholic Church before the war. Jeff - A couple in my parish got a blessing for their marriage before their previous marriages were annulled. Can they receive communion? If not, how do I talk to them about this? Nicki – My children's father, my ex-husband, is not validly remarried. How do I explain this to our adult children? Jennifer - You recommended an article about Critical Race Theory a few years ago. Can you bring it up again?

Patrick shares a study about how teen girls are experiencing record levels of sadness and suicide risk in direct relation to cell phone and porn addiction Abby - Why do we say "I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins" in the creed at mass? I don't understand why the word “confess” is used. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon made the unexpected announcement that she would be resigning from government after eight years in the role. Thomas - I have heard of people going to Lourdes and having miracles. Is this verified? Teen Girls Experiencing Record Levels of Sadness and Suicide Risk, CDC Says Nicolas - Does the face of God change when a new person is born, since we are made in the image of God?

Patrick responds to an email asking about dating and pornography use. Is it okay to tolerate any pornography use? Liz - Dating and Porn: This is very prevalent in today's world even in Catholic communities. Fred - I was one of the unproven miracles of Lourdes. I had epilepsy, after going to Lourdes, I began to heal and was eventually totally healed. Jose - I used to struggle with porn. I agree that woman should not date someone who has that problem. Lucy - My friend is Bisexual. She said she finds me pretty, so now I am questioning whether to continue a friendship. What should I do? Patrick - How do I discern when I am being gluttonous? Liz - God freed me from the struggle from porn addiction.

Patrick continues taking calls about cell phone and porn addiction and strongly recommends not giving children cell phones Joe - I am a recovered sex addict. I got through it because of the great advice from priests during confession. Porn is nothing but fast food. Cecilia - Is there a letter from Saint Paul that talks about Anthropology? Lia - Giving kids phones: My kids don't have phones; how do I handle this since everyone else does have a phone? Annmarie - Is there really fire in hell? I heard that hell is not literally fire. Henry - I was a police officer and child porn is something we dealt with. Mark - Is there a resource that talks about the destruction of porn in society for someone who is struggling with porn? Patrick - I am a porn addict and it has ruined my life. Parents need to put protections on their own phones. Ann - My friend is in prison for child porn. It cost him his job and marriage. When he was a child he was exposed to porn.

Patrick answers listener questions about if a non-Catholic can use Holy Water, is it okay to receive Jesus in the Eucharist twice in one day, and what does it mean to be made in the image and likeness of God? Lauren - I started Marriage Prep and my priest told me to hold my fiancé’s hand during the Our Father prayer. Is that okay? Lee Ann - Why do we do cross our head, lips, and heart before the gospel? 35% of U.S. parents with children under 18 say it’s important to them that their kids have similar religious beliefs to their own as adults Steve - Mass and Church: Can a non-Catholic use holy water in a Catholic Church? What is the difference between 'falling asleep' and 'departed' in the liturgy? John - Can I receive Jesus in the Eucharist twice in one day? Haley - What does it mean to be made in the image and likeness of God? Paul - Could you comment on a Latin phrase, “de gustibus non disputandum est” that you say a lot?

Patrick answers listener questions about how to help with honesty, what the “rubric of the Mass” means, what is a Purple Scapular, and is it okay for women to wear veils at Mass? Natalie - My 16-year-old is struggling with honesty. What should I do? George - What does “rubric of the Mass” mean? Matt – My Kids aren't allowed to go to Church and my boy is being dressed up as a girl. What can I do? Patrick responds to an email about a devout Muslim and if there is any salvation outside of the Catholic Church Pam - What is the Purple Scapular? Nancy - Why don't we kneel during the 'Holy Holy Holy' in the Mass? Rita - Priest mentioned that Cane did not really kill Able. Is that true? Megan – Is it okay for women to wear veils at Mass? Martha - What should I do if they don't have kneelers at Mass? Should I still kneel?

Patrick answers listener questions about kneeling at mass, is it okay to go to a non-Catholic service, and how to tell the difference between a venal and mortal sin. Bill - According to my Missal we are supposed to kneel and then say the Lamb of God. Charles - Kneeling and Standing: The bishop told us to stand. It was confusing. Tom - Why don't people bow their heads at the name of Jesus at Church? Alma - Can I go to a non-Catholic service? Sam - My friend thinks that not having kids is biblical, what should I say to him? Noah - How do I tell the difference between venal and mortal sin? Lulu - Can someone go to RCIA while also going through a divorce? C.J. - John versus the synoptic gospels: Why don't they mention the raising of Lazarus or the Bread of life discourse? Sarah - How do I respond to people who ask why we wait to give our kids communion?

Patrick answers listener questions, such as, why are there five decades in the Rosary, was Fr. Corapi really accused of doing something wrong, and how do we know when Jesus is speaking literally? Ray - Why are there five decades in the Rosary and why do we need to say the rosary every day? Michael - Was Father Corapi really accused of wrong doing? Michael - If you are born Catholic, but leave the Church, are you still considered a Catholic? FBI Internal Memo Warns against ‘Radical Traditionalist Catholic Ideology’ Michael - Could you elaborate more on yesterday's Gospel. Is what Jesus said to be taken literally?

Patrick answers listener questions about kneeling at Mass, how can I defend Church teaching if it’s not explicitly in the bible, and why do we still need to atone for our sins if Jesus died for our sins? Robert - 1 Cor 4: 6. What does it mean not to go beyond what is written? How do I defend other things that are not explicitly in the bible but are still Catholic teaching? Salvador - I'm getting confirmed in the Church in May because of you. I am feeling guilty that we are having kids very close together and I’m putting my wife in a tough situation Emilio - It seems like Jesus gave us a list of do's and don’ts for internal life in fulfilling the old laws that were external Patrick comments on the news about UFO’s being shot down over North America Bernice - I am attending a church that is under construction. There are no kneelers, so no one kneels. Is it okay for me to kneel? New Hampshire students protest urinal ban in gender debate Denise - How do I argue the Catholic position that Jesus died for our sins but we still need to atone?

Patrick responds to an email about how to give a truthful confession without being crass or scandalous Judy - A young mother with 4 children has a husband who became associated with Society of Saint Pius the 5th. Does she need to join him? Philip - I was told to not talk about religion and my beliefs or I'll get fired. Is it okay for me to agree to this? Kate - There is a man who likes to stand while we should be kneeling at Mass. How should I address this? Is it okay to sit if you can't kneel? Mike – How to have “the talk” with your kids? Melba - On some instructions for how to say the rosary they left out the Our Father. Is that a way of saying the Rosary? Cade - Christine Watkins book 'the Warning': Have you heard of this book and what are your thoughts on my mom getting into it?

FBI Memo Warns against 'Radical Traditionalist Catholic Ideology’ Teresa - My young daughter wanted to get her ears pierced but then didn't want them pierced after a few years and regretted it. Don't let your kids do trans-surgeries. Dawn - I substitute teach in a public school. The most I can do is where my Cross every day at school. Sometimes they ask about it and I share my faith.

Patrick answers an email and offers some advice on how to find a spiritual director

Pat - Is it okay with the Catholic Church to donate my organs? Do you need to be buried in the ground, cremated, or can you be in a Columbarium? Gerri - What should I do about seeing someone reading Taro Cards in a cemetery? Sylvia - If a priest leaves the Catholic Church, can he still come back later on and celebrate the Mass? Mike - I read it was grave matter to trade stocks to make money. Is that true? Pat – Should the host be received in the hands or mouth? Fern - A priest said that he thought we should receive on the tongue not in the hand.

Drew (never heard of him) Mariani yawns when Mike mentions it’s Patrick's wedding anniversary! AP Bans ‘Crisis Pregnancy Centers,’ Directs Journalists to Use Negative Term Instead Ann - When did Jesus know He was God’s son?

Megan - Ten Commandments: Was sex outside of marriage included in the 6th commandment? Kyle - Papal infallibility: Is it true that the pope can make infallible statements? How does that work? Benson – Is it possible that the Four Horseman of the Apocalyptic are modern vehicles of today’s society? Sam - How do Mormons view the trinity? Joe - How do you debate someone who says that the word of God is sufficient when talking about Sola Scriptura?

Shannon - Update from last week: I am trying to get my marriage validated in the Church, we now need to meet with the priest. My husband isn't Catholic. Do you have advice for this meeting? Pat - Joyful mysteries: Why is the fourth mystery, the presentation a 'Joyful' mystery? Brook - My 12-year-old daughter is being pressured to be trans. My doctor is pressuring me. How do I best navigate this?

Cyrus shares a hand-written letter from a grateful listener Dan - The song they played at the Grammies is supposedly about how bad infidelity is. How do we reconcile that with it being song by the devil? Why did Jesus go to hell? Cindy - Does the Church intently not offer the sacraments if they think the parents are not good? My friend was unable to come into the church as an adult.

Eric - I heard there were documents of the Church Father's that say if the Church teaches anything outside the Church than he is excommunicated immediately. Is that true? Email – Is it okay to ask for blessing from a priest even if we are not in church? Ed – What is “generational sin?” John – In regards to the Grammy awards, how do I not judge the artist while still hating the sin?

Maria – Do animals have souls? Bruce - Agnostic Son-in-law, how do I help him come back to the faith?

Patrick answers questions such as, can lay people do the Blessing of the Throat, why don’t Jewish people believe Jesus was the messiah, can a non-Catholic receive the anointing of the sick, and what’s the difference between God’s Mercy and God’s Judgment? Nicholas - Can lay people do the Blessing of the Throat? George - Why don’t Jewish people believe Jesus was the messiah? Joe - Relevant Radio has been crucial to me becoming Catholic! We donate 50 bucks a month because of how awesome you are! Sam - Can someone who is not Catholic receive anointing of the sick? Aaron - What does the bible teach about speaking in tongues? Paul - Could you explain the difference between God's mercy and His justice?

Patrick tackles dinosaurs living with Adam and Eve, is the Mormon or Catholic Church the “One True Church,” and how to talk with someone who keeps putting down Catholics Rod - I disagree with you about when dinosaurs were around. I think they were around during Adam and Eve's time. Michael - How can the Catholic Church say that they are the true Church but the Mormons also claim that? Who is right? Philip – I’m talking with someone who keeps putting down the Catholic Church. What should I do? Mary – The Trinity is like water that has three phases, but it’s still one substance. Does that metaphor work? Modesto - What is a good Catholic bible to read for someone who has English as a second language? Anna - I took my kids out of public school in the last two years because of all the bad things going on in the school.

Patrick answers questions such as, how do I overcome my fear of death, what are the three days of darkness, and is it okay if I continue to wear a veil at Mass even though no one else does? Thomas - Did God, in his Trinitarian form, suffer when he created the angels and humans? Bethany - How do I overcome my fear of death? My husband is an atheist, and I need advice about raising our kids? Julie - I know someone who doesn't want to learn about the Catholic Church, but will answer any question about the bible. What can I ask her about the bible to help her see the Faith? Jennifer - My brother told me about three days of darkness. What are your thoughts on it? Lynn - During the Mass, we used to kneel at the Lamb of God. But now they kneel at the end of the Lamb of God. Why is that? Should I continue to wear a veil to Church?

Patrick answers listener questions about if Adam and Eve were ever babies, can lay people give house blessings, why do people leave the faith, and do the people who go to hell have the ability to affect those still on Earth? Patrick responds to an email about how our feet can sin by how they take us to a sinful destination Diane - Do people who go to hell have any ability to affect people on earth? Ruben - What are the three days of dark in the Catholic Church? The Day the Music Died Woman returns bag of $15,000 in cash she found while walking to work Maryann 9-years-old - Were Adam and Eve ever babies? Richard - Should a non-Catholic practicing couple baptize their child just to appease the grandparents? Jared - Can lay people give house blessings? Damon - People have called in about teens leaving the Catholic faith. But why would you leave the Faith that has so much hope?

Patrick answers questions about sainthood, gambling, anointing of the sick, and why can’t priests marry? Patrick continues his conversation with Damon from the 1st hour. Do Catholics have the view that we can only be a saint in heaven, while protestants believe we can be saints here and now? Donna - If the technology existed, would transplanting an embryo be a moral alternative to abortion? Patrick - When I gamble, I use the current time on the clock to decide what number or team to put money on. Is that a sin? Vicki – Please explain anointing of the sick If I have a religious item that I’m not sure is blessed already, is it okay to have it blessed again? Margie – There is an epidemic of adult children abandoning their parents. I know a lot of people who have disconnected from their parents. Suzanne – Why can’t priests marry?

Patrick starts this hour speaking directly to the serious sin of children who are hurting their parents by withholding love and time from them for petty reasons Kevin - How can we believe that Jesus is our friend and Lord at the same time during adoration? Warren 11-years-old - There is a Church in my state that only does Vatican I Mass. Can the priest consecrate the Eucharist? Noah - Why do Catholics believe that the Immaculate Conception and the Assumption of Mary are necessary for salvation? Patrick shares emails from listeners about adult children cutting their parents out of their lives Elise 13-years-old - Does Deuteronomy and Leviticus contradict when talking about taking a widow as your wife? Angela - Well done Patrick in answering the man about kneeling before God. One thing I would add is that in private prayer we can talk to him as a friend. Giovanni - If angels are outside of time and space, how was there a before and after with their decision to serve God? Paul – Is it okay to depict the face of Jesus? Peter - Is there a difference between being worthy of God's love and God seeing us as being worth sacrificing for? Ann - Because of your suggestion, I watched Shtisel and it was Great! Thanks for recommending it!

Patrick answers questions about the Pope’s comments about homosexuality, why did Jesus allow the devil to torment Job, why can some priests get married but others can’t, and where was the Garden of Eden? Steve - What are your thoughts on the Pope’s message about homosexuality not being a crime? Valerie - When you say homosexuality is a sin, are you talking about the act only but not the feeling being a sin? Ruby - Why did Jesus allow the devil to do torment Job in the Bible? Sophia 8-years-old - Were dinosaurs alive when Adam and Eve were around? John 8-years-old - Why Can some priests get married and others can't? Thomas - Where was the Garden of Eden Historically?

Bill Gates reaped massive profits from ‘impeccably timed’ sale of Pfizer stock and a massive peer-reviewed mask study shows “little to no difference” in preventing COVID or flu infection Phil - If Satan can only tempt us as much as God would allow, why did he allow Adam and Eve to be tempted in the Garden enough to sin? Katlyn - We aren't wanting to have more kids because we can't send more to Catholic School and wouldn't be able to vacation as much. Is this a sin? Eve - I called before (in early December) and wanted to give an update on my young adult child who is with a Mormon. Rosalba - My 17-year-old daughter is leaving the Catholic Church for a non-Catholic church. What should we do? Richard - Job's trails seem to be a good parallel to the temptations Adam and Eve had in the Garden of Eden. People can fail or not but the deal between God and Satan is the same. Javon - Before the Roman's came into Jerusalem, who were they worshiping? When they invaded Jerusalem, did the Romans stay and who are they?

Patrick answers listener questions about how to help a teenager who is doubting her faith because of tough questions (like why can’t women be priests), what is Limbo, how to debate “once saved always saved,” and if someone wasn’t married in the Church can they still receive communion? Shannon - I'm trying to get back into Catholic Church but am struggling with the tribunal. Tricia - What can I give a teenager who is doubting her faith because of tough questions? Gabriella - Once saved always saved: How can I debate against “once saved always saved” and Limbo with scripture? Pat - Who has the authority to perform the blessing of the throat? Alfonso – We were not married in the Church. Can I still receive communion? Jennay - My two friends have bad marriages but don't want an annulment because they don't want their kids to be illegitimate. How can I help them? Eva 11-years-old - When God created Heaven, did he also create hell instantly?

Patrick answers questions about how to help a young person with a porn addiction, if the Church has a rule about “human composting” instead of burial or cremation, and he offers advice on how to talk to an adult child who says they are gay Daniel - I think my grandson has an addiction to cellphones and porn. How can I help him? Patrick recommends “Legacy: A Father's Handbook for Raising Godly Children” by Stephen Wood and “Good Pictures Bad Pictures” which can be found at www.holyheroes.com Becky - Thank you for a suggestion you made on air. I disagree with you that we should not attend weddings of Catholics outside the Church. Patrick responds to an email from a Mormon listener about Jesus and healing and how the Sacrament of Confession can only be found in the Catholic Church and there’s nothing else that comes close Mike – Matthew 1: What does it mean that Joseph did not 'Know' her until Jesus' birth? Peter - A parishioner asked me for advice for his daughter who came out as gay. What should I do? Does the Church have an opinion about “Human Composting?”

Patrick answers questions about if it’s okay for a Catholic to be an organ donor, if a Pope can also be a dog owner, and if the Devil lives in heaven, and can fallen angels ever be good again? Cruz, a young boy, wants to grow up to be Pope, but only if he can still have a dog. Patrick answers this important question. Bradley – If someone breaks one of the Commandments, and you tell them, but they continue to do it, does that mean that when God judges their soul that they will not be Saved? Carol – Is it okay for Catholic’s to be organ donors? Are all organ donors cremated? Elizabeth - Revelation 12: 10-11. Why does it make it seem like the Devil is in heaven and will be there until the end of time? Matt - Have you ever watch Mass of the Ages, and what are your thoughts on it? Kiko - I like your show, Patrick! I am grateful for Catholic Radio. It helps us through these tough times. Maggie 16-years-old - If fallen angels be good again?

Patrick explains why the Catholic Church does not (and cannot) ordain women to the priesthood. Colby - Why can't women be priests? Patrick explains why the Catholic Church does not (and cannot) ordain women to the priesthood. He mentioned this article by Dr. Joyce Little. https://media.christendom.edu/1987/08/women-and-ordination/ Ben - Based on Cardinal Ratzinger’s book, is it reasonable to want the Novus Ordo liturgy to be celebrated more respectfully? Joseph - When in the Eucharist prayer it says “Prayer for those who have fallen asleep in the light,” does that mean purgatory? Earnest - Pope Paul the 6th permitted the priest to not face the altar and let people receive in the hand. It was his fault. Mia - Do they kneel for the angus day during the Latin Mass? AND can I kneel during the 'lamb of God' Heidi - I received Communion in the late 70s and was told that it was fine to do it either way. Also I was told to not chew Jesus, is that right?

Patrick answers questions about if Catholics worship Mary, what’s a good audio version of the Bible, what’s the difference between Cardinals and Archbishops, and do we sleep in heaven? Michael – I’ve been listening for a few years and I love the show Ben – Patrick and Cyrus are like the Dynamic Duo Aaron - Why do we worship Mary and the Saints through prayer? Michael - What is a good audio version of the Bible? Jerry - What is the difference between Cardinals and Archbishops? Patrick recommends “Truth & Life Dramatized Audio Bible: New Testament: A Full-Cast Performance of the RSV-CE” audio book Brendon - Book of Isaish: God told him that he would destroy Israel and Juda. My 8-year-old wonders why that was written since God loves everyone. What do I say? Daniel 7-years-old - Do we sleep in heaven? Jim - I read that the definition of “Love” is the deliberate letting go of the need to be in control. What are your thoughts on this definition? Patrick recommends “A Handbook of Catholic Apologetics”

Patrick answers questions about John’s gospel, if it’s a good idea to shop an smaller pharmacies in protest of the abortion pill, and is it always necessary to receive a penance after confession Danny - What is the best way to talk with a family member who is looking into another type of Christianity? Denise - Fulton Sheen talked about a great battle which gave me hope in when looking at our world today. Mark – In reference to John’s gospel, can the bible contain all that is evil but not all that is good? Ben – Question about Denise Prager’s “The Rational Bible.” Francisco - Separation from Catholics and Orthodox: Who separated from whom? Grace - Is it a good idea for people to switch their prescriptions to smaller pharmacies in protest of the abortion pill? Linda - Is it always necessary to receive a penance after confession? Toni - What does the Church teach about non-Catholic burial? Cori - What should I do now that the Pro Act Abortion Bill passed? I heard that now they are going to defund prolife centers. What should I do?

Patrick shares some of the music he performed when he was in a rock band, and he answers questions about the marital act, the hierarchy of prayer, the demon legion and tarot cards. Mark Houck cleared of FACE Act charges in rebuke to Justice Department’s aggressive prosecution Patrick responds to an email asking about the marital act after a woman has a hysterectomy Joanne - I would like to give my daughter-in-law a book for her Confirmation. Our relationship is rocky. What can I get her that is gentle? Maria - Our priest mentioned a woman's 'wife' at a funeral. Is that okay for him to do? Patrick unearths some of the Rockin’ tunes from his band Lisa - What is the hierarchy of prayer? Joe - Regarding the demon legion and the swine: 1. What happened to the demons after the pigs drown? 2. In hell there is no charity, so why did the demons ask for mercy and why did Jesus acquiesce? Sandra - How do I talk with my niece about her use of Tarot Cards? David - I work at a Catholic Cemetery: Priests are allowed to say committal prayers at the end of Mass, so the priest doesn't need to be there. Nicki - How to do marriage prep in relation to a Catholic marrying a non-Catholic? Sarah - I was getting my hair cut but the person who did it told me that she does reiki while she does hair. Can she curse me without my knowledge?

Patrick gets in a lively “shoot out” with Dana, who called in with “gotcha questions” about the credibility of the Apostles. Other listeners react with excitement about that call and share how they appreciate Patrick's patience with Dana and marveled at how he calmly disarmed him. Sylvia – In regards to caller Barbara on Friday: I got a second chance to complete my annulment due to a priest’s mistake. I think she should try for a second chance also. Why doesn’t the annulment process consider what happens during a marriage? George – Who are the sedevacantists? This is the best thing to eat between meals – Cottage Cheese Michelle - How could evil enter the world if God is all good? Patrick recommends “A Handbook of Catholic Apologetics” by Peter Kreeft Dana - I think you exaggerate when you talk about the Apostles being persecuted. Aaron - How does praying to the dead saints not open us up to spiritual attacks? Angela – Patrick, you had the patience of Job with the caller Dana. I would have been much less friendly.

Patrick and Cyrus share tweets and emails about Dana’s call from the previous hour, some angry and others thankful. Paul - Annulment Process: Do people really get healing out of annulment process? For long Marriages I think that the person who didn't want it to end still thinks the Marriage is valid. Andrea - I trust Patrick completely. My daughter was telling me about the evils of plenary indulgences. Can you tell me the history of Plenary indulgences? the Good the band and the ugly. Heidi - Valid Marriages: Our teenage son may not be able to have children because of Cancer. Can he validly get married? Barbara - My deacon told us that we will not be judged on our sins. Is that accurate? Leo - My 14-year-old daughter is struggling with her faith and wants to blame God for all her difficulties. How can I help her? Theresa - Can you explain what synodality means?

Patrick answers questions about why some verses are omitted from different versions of the bible, why not to take Catholic communion if you are not a Catholic, how do we know if someone is possessed by a demon, and is it okay to forgive without forgetting? Christina - What is your understanding of some Scripture verses being omitted from the book of Matthew? Bill - Why did some of the Old Testament laws get taken away with Jesus (such as stoning someone for adultery)? Matt - Do you know anyone who could help me with parental rights? My ex has had me in court and is saying I’m a religious fanatic and because of this and it is making it difficult for me to raise my kids in the faith. Normand - We didn't take communion at a Catholic service because we are protestant, even though we were raised Catholic. How can I best explain Church policy about taking or not taking communion? Denise - How many books were removed from the Catholic Bible during the reformation? Does the Protestant bible match the Catholic New Testament? Patrick recommends “Where We Got The Bible” and “Why Catholic Bibles Are Bigger” Trip - I just became a Catholic on Saturday. Patrick, you were helpful to my journey. Aida - Mother of 3 killed her children. Does that tie into Demonic Possession? Joshua - Is it okay to forgive but not forget? Alicia - Am I allowed to attend a Shenyun Chinese dance performance?

Patrick answers question about who is in the body of Christ, talks about the conditions that need to be met for a Catholic to be married and dialogs with a caller about the bond of marriage and when divorce is permitted. Email from Michael – Who are the Rabbis you are talking about who refute Christianity. Are you a Jew Hater? Quinn - Catholic, attending a wedding for another Catholic friend getting married in a protestant church. Is he allowed to attend the wedding? Carol - Our Lady of Garabandel in 1961. Why the Church doesn’t recognize this apparition? Megan - Are my parents considered part of the Body of Christ, they are both baptized but haven’t been in the church since they were kids? Barbara - Do you agree that the annulment process needs to be updated in order to allow people to get married in the Catholic Church? Mari - Comment on marriage: I was in a marriage and after my husband walked away, I've been able to be single.

Patrick answers questions about what Jesus says in the bible about marriage and divorce, talks about irregular relationships in regard to the SSPX, takes calls about the evangelist Mark and what the Greek Orthodox believes about marriage. Email from Pat - is it okay to marry an 8th time? James - Question about Barbara. Doesn't Jesus say, 'stay married' unless the other spouse in unfaithful? Marylyn - Barbara comment: She wants the reality the way she thinks about it. She thinks reality means getting her way. Email from Mary about how to get an annulment from her husband without him knowing where she is due to violence. Matt - What is meant by an 'irregular relationship' with regards to SSPX Heidi - 1 How does it works when we pray for the souls in purgatory? 2She went on a tour at an Egyptian Catholic Church, Deacon said it is the only church that can trace back to to the apostle Mark. The bible doesn't list Mark as an apostle. Patrick reads an email from Tasha regarding the caller Barbara and remarriage. Marie - In marriage if one of the parties knew that they were infertile, is that grounds for an annulment? Don - Greek orthodox: what do they believe about divorce? Joe - Talking about attending a marriage out of the Catholic Church. How can a bishop give a dispensation to something that could be sinful?

Patrick answers questions about when to seek separation from your spouse and Councells a woman who is in a potentially dangerous situation with her husband and wraps up the show by answering questions about the Jehovah’s witnesses. Joe (Continued) - Talking about attending a marriage out of the Catholic Church. How can a bishop give a dispensation to something that could be sinful? Ruby - I'm contemplating my second divorced. My husband is thinking about it, but I'm not sure we could get it annulled. He's an alcoholic and I knew that before I got married. Kathleen - Her son was baptized Catholic as a kid, then as an adult joined the Orthodox church and he had to get baptized again. Why didn’t the Orthodox church accept his baptized as a Catholic? Michelle - Fallen away Catholics getting married in the Catholic Church-- are there classes they would have to go through? Mary - I'd like advice to resolve some family issue. My son is into the FSP Church--he left our parish. What should I do? Jeremy - Even if you get an annulment, I don't think it means anything. Just b/c the Church give you a piece of paper...doesn't matter. An annulment isn't infallible. Jim - I had a Jehovah's witness convo. Stumbling points: 144,000 sealed in the Revelation - How do I understand this? Was the term Jehovah taken out of the Bible?

Patrick explains how to talk with an atheist who only believes in ‘good’ people, discusses how to combat temptation from the evil one and how to combat it. Patrick tackles the question of the sin of Scandal if unmarried people are living together. Jody - What can you say to an atheist that says they just believe in good people? Teresa - How to address her mother-in-law that refers to her granddaughter's girlfriend as 'he'. Andrew - Nephew moved in with him. At night they say a prayer, Auxilium Christianorum, by Fr. Chad Ripperger. Father says only pray for the people under your direct authority, but you can also pray for an adopted child. Can he pray for his nephew if he lives under his authority? Email from Don – Is it normal for me to question whether Jesus really exists? John - Pope Benedict wrote something about why Jesus came at the time he did. Can't remember what it was. Julie - About that caller whose friend is Jewish wants to recommend the following book: Virgin Mary appears to Harvard Professor Part 1. Bob - He wants to clarify why in that book Fr. Ripperger says that prayer applies only to your children. It is related to the same authority that an exorcist has that most laity doesn't. Email from Jody – thank you for your advice, Patrick. Charlotte - Her mom is living with someone, but because they are not having relations, she doesn't think it is a sin. Dan - What is Patrick's exact definition about Solo Scriptura?

Patrick debates Sola Scriptura with a caller, shares a story about Eucharistic miracles, discuss the Catholic position around infant baptism which is supported by the bible and talks about discerning private revelations in the Church. Email from David – Jesus did choose how he was born; I think you misspoke about something. Dan (Continued) - What is Patrick's exact definition about Solo Scriptura? Email from John – You gave great advice to the woman who got slapped by her husband. Esmeralda - 8-year-old son wants to know When was God made? How long ago? 13-year-old daughter wants to know if Adam and Eve's children got married between themselves? Esmeralda wants to know when was the dinosaur era, were there any humans then, did Adam and Eve exist. Joseph - All humans are weak and with the exorcism prayers we ask God for the authority to help us with our human frailty. But as Catholics, only the holiest souls pointed by the bishop are chosen to perform the specific prayer of exorcism. Isn't this a conflict? Ben - Are Eucharistic miracles for Catholics only or also non-Catholics? Do we know the intention of Jesus behind this Eucharistic miracles? Joe - How did Adam and Eve know what was death (or sin) if they haven't even committed the original sin? How did they know what sin or death was like? Patti - About the guy who said infants can be baptized because they are not capable of recognizing Jesus. What about John recognizing the presence of Our Lord in Elizabeth's womb, when Mary went to visit her. Mary Ann - Your take on Book ‘The Flame of Love’ Elizabeth Kindelmann

Patrick talks about recent news about Pope Francis and happenings in the Vatican, shares the joy of a caller who benefited greatly from the Rosary, shares unsettling audio about Pfizer from Project Veritas and answers questions about do angels have wings. Therese - You opinion from article on National Catholic Register about Pope Francis wanting to appoint a German Bishop to the Dicastery of the Faith with schism about homosexuality and having women priest. What do you think it is happening? Noel - Does Pope Francis comment on gay people make it okay for them to sin? Sally - How did Adam and Eve's kids get married if there were no other people? Lucy - Thanks for helping me! your recommendation to pray rosary helped save friend from suicide. Chris - During confession, priest always seems to bring it back to pornography even though I wasn't confessing that. A Pfizer Director of R&D for mRNA Scientific Planning admits they’re exploring "mutating viruses" in a lab to tailor a vaccine to sell to the public. Herold - Do angels really have wings? Aida - Baptism of the Lord-Why didn't John Baptist not know Jesus? Novella - Question about the readings on Sunday, where did they originate from? Teresa - My son's grandmother in law, 93 years old, has a long-term lover, for the last 30 years. What should I say to her about getting right with God? Are you ready to pass? Caroline - What is the difference between particular vs final judgement?

Patrick answers questions about NFP, has an interesting conversation with a Jew about Catholicism and helps a caller understand how to explain the destructiveness of homosexuality to a student going through RCIA. Email from 14-year-old Joseph - my mom doesn’t want me to hear you because of mature topics. Nicole - At work, she was asked to remove a cross necklace to take a professional picture. What would have been the appropriate thing to do? Ana - Is it ok to practice Natural Family Planning all the time in your marriage? The number of cars stolen in the U.S. in 2022 is expected to surpass one million for the first time in history, shattering previous records. Joseph - He is an orthodox Jew that believes in Jesus. What are your comments about a Jew that believes in Jesus? Nancy - Suggestion of resources or what to say to her 35-year-old friend, mentality of a 12/13 years old, who thinks she is a lesbian but doesn't really know what that means. Nancy is teaching religious education classes to her friend.

Patrick explains the importance of the sacrament of confession, shares arguments for the existence of God and answers questions about why Catholics seem to pray to Mary so much more than they pray to Jesus. Email from Sarah about Patrick’s use of the phrase ‘exit interview.’ Patrick talks about the importance of going to confession and making a good confession. Patrick reads some email responses to Joseph’s call about being a Jew but believing in Jesus. Pam - I See a lot of issues with children's behavior and respect. It seems there is so much evil and misdirection in the world. Is this a sign of Jesus' return? Patrick reads an email about if she should keep in contact with a friend of hers even though her friend is not Catholic. Patrick explains arguments for the existence of God. Eckhard - When someone (at Relevant Radio) says let us pray, it seems we tend to pray to Mary instead of praying to Jesus. Why is that? Jesus said: come to me.

Patrick answers questions about how to interact with homosexual family members, reads an article about the effective pushback against the transgender movement in schools and explains what to do if you didn’t know something was a sin when you committed it. Emily - Her lesbian sister is using a sperm bank. She is also living with a woman. There is some push back from her dad regarding her reaction to her sister. How to approach a situation like this? She is concerned about her 2 teenagers being exposed to this situation. The effort to save students from gender madness is working - American Thinker Jane - I think healthcare providers might be euthanizing patients at a hospital near me-what would I do? Dominic - Why does the Pope make it hard to go to Latin mass? Richard - I remember some sins from my teens, do I still need to confess them? Dottie - Can you explain in John and Romans the passages about being born of the spirit?