The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick addresses the terrible effects of pornography and gives advice to parents struggling to keep their children safe from it. While Patrick was answering questions a caller shared his powerful journey from recovery to porn as a child. Patrick reads an email and gives advice to a woman whose child is struggling with Porn Sam - Had to fill in my zodiac sign on a form for medical benefits at the state. What is that? John - Mark and Luke Gospel passages about division- how can they be reconciled? Richard - I became addicted to porn by 10. I can tell you how hard it is Patrick reads an email from Lloyd about liturgical practices that are not good in the Church.

Patrick tackles the question of Video games for children, answers why religious leaders of Jesus’ day did not accept him as the Messiah despite the signs and shares a controversy around the song ‘Natural Woman’ that arose from a trans group. Cody - What is your take on when is it okay to give kids to video games and what kinds? Angela - I don't think God has a checklist at final judgement. Doesn't he already know before we get there? I don't think he is as harsh. Patrick tells his story of being exposed to Porn. Denise - When Jesus revealed himself to religious leaders/ how did they respond to the fact that he fulfilled all these prophesies? Richard - Question from his protestant friend - Why do Priest and bishops dress like wizards? Aretha Franklin song 'Natural Woman' blasted by trans group. Patrick reads an email about Confession and what sins someone is liable for at death? Patrick reads an email from Tony about going to confession because of Relevant Radio Megan - Lesbian family member who is pregnant- How do we talk about this issue with our family?

Patrick takes on questions about the Church’s teaching on damnation, suicide, and helps a single father who is wanting to raise his children in the faith. Patrick reveals the meaning of Mark 3:29 and the Catholic view of insurance of salvation. Elvita - The Church is the Bride of Christ. With all 45 denominations (all different churches), are they all the Church of Christ? Juan - What is damnation and do Catholic's believe in this? Ray - accosted by police- case of mistaken identity Bill - Is suicide a sin? David - question: Any other resources to raising kids as a single father besides the book Primal Lost? Tom - Mark 3:29 - what does this mean? Josh - Question about the promise of our salvation what protestants belief vs. what Catholics belief. Has been a protestant his entire life and this Easter will be confirmed into the Catholic Church.

Patrick gets back into action after his cruise trip and shares a great blessing he had while away. Patrick tackles the transgender ideology being pushed in schools today as well as gives insights on appropriate dress in church. Patrick shares a story of what happen while he was on the cruise ship last week. Megan - Looking for advice on what to do. Her daughter is in first grade in a public school, they are going to read this week 'My princess boy'. Earnest - My Child died from the vaccine. Please pray for him. Enrique - Is it appropriate to wear a hat at Church? Irina - Follow up about 'My princess boy' caller. She has a 2 year old boy who likes to play with his sister pretending to be princess. Is it okay for parents to not be worried as they are young and they are just pretending? Parents are over sensitive about the agenda. Gary - At Mass, why the priest says 'as we dare to say' to introduce the Our Father, if Jesus gave us the Our Father for us to pray?

Patrick warns about the dangers that Facebook and other social media pose to the well-being of a marriage and offers advice on how to avoid the pitfalls. Patrick answers callers' questions about homeschooling and shares the joy of a caller who is an expecting father. Patrick answers an email about being faithful in a marriage while using Face Book messenger. Pamela - Wants to give homeschooling encouragement. Parents have love for their child, teachers don't have that. Will share some resources. Jo Anne - As little girl she was taught to bow at Mass every time the priest says 'Jesus'. She notices they don't do this anymore, not even priests. Should she still do it or isn't a thing anymore? Patrick - A coworker/friend passed away of a sudden heart attack. He was Jewish, and he received a last-minute anointing of the sick or last rites. Did that help him at all? He also wants to share he is more appreciate of his own life, etc. Jim - He wants to call Bishops in Minnesota to act on the issue of abortion, and the abortion pill. Likes to hear himself / preach. Joe - He is having a baby boy next month and him and his wife are naming him Patrick after TPMS. Nancy Pelosi summons priests to exorcise home of evil spirits.

Patrick gives a brief commentary on tweets from President Biden as well as encourages listeners to pray for him. Patrick answers callers' deep questions about where God was before the creation of the world as well as how a couple should properly act before they are married. Tweet by President Biden on Twitter Lili - Her husband and she were fighting last night. Where does one go after your spouse hits you? Marriage advice after physical abuse. Patrick shares a gallop pull of most trusted Jobs. Email from caller who cheated on her husband. Maria - punishment for a missing pyx is shutting down a church for a month. is that true? Ed - Yesterday the priest didn't show up for Mass. They had a communion service instead. Does that fulfill our Sunday obligation? Heidi - protocol for stolen Eucharist- punishment is for priest not congregation and that might have been what previous caller priest meant. Rebecca - Teach faith formation for 2nd graders-Why was God before creation? Georgia - 27-year-old son getting married but i don't think he is chaste with his fiancé and not sure how to bring it up.

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Ken reminisces about David Crosby and shares his early years of learning to play music Augustine 10-years-old - What is Jesus' last name? Cesario - What is the protestant response to me saying that the Catholic Church is the bride of Christ? Bill – Question about correcting someone who believes “Once saved, always saved.” Tom - The authors of the New Testament were Catholic. So that refutes the protestants view of Sola Scriptura.

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Kip - There were heresies in the ancient Church. We don't seem to fight heresies like we use to. Why is that? Tina – Is there a “non-biased” source that proves the Catholic Church is the One True Church? Ken recommends “Early Christian Doctrines” by J.N.D. Kelly and “The Faith of the Early Fathers” by William Jurgens Dale – Non-biased argument for the Catholic Church. If you ask your phone who created the Catholic Church, it says Jesus Christ. Joanne - Do you have a Catholic Study Bible Recommendation?

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley March for Life #FastforLife Peter – Why are there so many Lutheran sects? Ken addresses the false justification of faith alone Nicole - Is listening to protestant music okay?

Encore Presentation from 7/11/22 Patrick responds to an email about removing life support Ken - You mentioned that a priest should wear a stole during confession. Is a confession valid if they do not? What are the Valid forms of matter for the sacraments? Mike - My sister is fallen away Catholic. Is there an Audio Book you could recommend for her to listen to? She cites Luke 9: 49-50 this as a source that Jesus didn't care what type of Christian you were. How do I respond? Grace – Is there something called a “Dry Mass?” Mark - Can someone go to mass twice a day on a regular basis to receive Jesus twice? Patrick - I am struggling with sin and have been trying to go to confession weekly. Last week I felt really distant but after confession I felt like it pulled me back. Roger - I have only made one confession in my 40 years of being a Catholic. Should I set up a time to have confession with a priest or just go at the normal time and stand in line? Teresa - Is there a limit to how many people can be announced for the mass intentions? Anna - Are spouses living in sin if their marriage should be annuled? Dan - How should I read the Bible?

Encore Presentation from 7/13/22 Patrick shares an email about how a listener accidently found Relevant Radio and it’s changed his life and he’s a Catholic now Thomas - If someone was going to confession to remove mortal sin but died before he got there would the grace that he wanted from confession apply to him? In the same way, if parents want to baptize their child but have a miscarriage would the child receive graces that he would have gotten if he was baptized? What happens to the souls of miscarried child? Patrick, responding to an email asking if Catholics can be Free Masons, recommends the books “Why Catholics Can Not Be Masons” and “Masonry Unmasked” both by John Salza Diane - Today is the anniversary of the revelation of the vision of hell from Our Lady of Guadalupe. I want to make sure people know about it. Melissa - What should I do with my son who got married to a woman without including his family? He doesn't want to talk with me about it. Victor - Are there examples of people who refuse to contribute to society in the bible, and how are we supposed to love these people? What is the cause of homelessness? It's not drugs or mental illness, researchers say

Encore Presentation from 7/8/22 Elva - As a Catholic, can I carry a concealed weapon? Bruce - Can you explain more the connection of Demonology and mass shootings? Patrick recommends “The Devil in the City of Angels: My Encounters with the Diabolical” by Jesse Romero Jesse - My daughter has been with a man for 6 years and moved in together for a year. The boyfriend is wanting to propose to her but they don't go to church. How can I talk to them about needing to get married in the church? Maria - What is the proper way to do the first 5 Saturday devotions? Elizabeth - My son is getting married. The parish is asking for 1,000 dollars to get married in the church, so they are going to get married outside the church. What should we do? Alex - How can I become a catechist for First communion? What happened to the Demons after they killed the swine that Jesus sent them in? Patrick answers an email about going to confession and not being able to have the time to confess all her sins Joseph - Is the Catholic Church against artificial insemination of farm animals? Darmen - At the last supper, weren't the Apostles wondering why there wasn't a lamb? Patrick recommends “The Lamb’s Supper” by Scott Hahn

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Catholic Priest Burned to Death in Nigeria Islamist militants kidnap at least 50 women in northern Burkina Faso Becoming Exposed to the Early Church Fathers Sola Scriptura doesn’t work Amanda – Question about heresies Why does Christian Doctrine matter?

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley #FastforLife Ken continues his talk about the Early Church Fathers Andrew - Is there a source, a definitive reference, I can use to learn more about our early Church Fathers? Ken recommends “The Fathers Know Best: Your Essential Guide to the Teachings of the Early Church” by Jimmy Akin and “The Apostasy That Wasn't - The Extraordinary Story of the Unbreakable Early Church” by Rod Bennett Andre - Why have protestants been allowed to continue in the world today when other heretical groups were stomped out by Catholics in the past? Jim - I am a convert to the Catholic Church. What other books about the history of the faith can you recommend? Ken recommends “Early Christian Doctrines” by J.N.D. Kelly and “The Faith of the Early Fathers” by William Jurgens

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Miguel - This station has changed me a lot. Thank you. John - Thanks Ken for talking about this topic! You are doing great at exposing this topic. Ken continues his talk about the Early Church Fathers The Fathers of the Church do not practice Sola Scriptura Sharron - What happened to your parishioners after you converted to the Catholic faith?

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer Jamie – What is dispensationalism and do Catholics believe in it? When can a priest deny absolution? Joseph - How can someone be Catholic if the Church teaches people with unconfessed sins will go to hell? Jeff - My 14-year-old son is starting to rebel against us. How do we address this? Joe - How do I invite some people to come to Mass and navigate them receiving communion? Dave - I met you Father at an event for Parish ambassadors in Sacramento. My brother and I considered becoming members of the Benedictine oblate

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer James - I think I made a wrong vocational choice. Would God want me to leave this vocation as a sign of repentance? Dan - Can a laicized priest say Mass in his house? Lori - My neighbor is an atheist. Is there a book I can give her that would charitably share the faith with her? Linda - Did Vatican II say that we can't receive Communion on the tongue while kneeling? Heidi - Where should people bow in Church, to the priest, the alter, or the tabernacle? What is the difference between anger and hurt? Bonnie - What are the 14 stations of the cross? When and how did Mary and Joseph die? Latasha - Can I go to confession even though I am not Catholic? Denise - Can I still ask for specific things when I pray the rosary? Janice – Should we raise our hands when we pray the Our Father?

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer Marisol 7-yers-old - Why can't women be priests. How were Adam and Eve created? Jane - I have a friend who doesn't believe in the Church’s teachings as God's Teaching. How can I talk with her about this using examples from the Bible? Mary - My son's wife left him after 30 years. What can he do to help this situation? Lilly - What should I do if they deny me from taking communion on the tongue? Anthony - Did Adam and Eve come before the dinosaurs? Jerry - A priest told my nephew that the Church doesn’t really care about impurity. Is that true? Nora - Revelation 7: What does it mean that 144,000 are going to heaven and what does the seal mean? Sandra - My friend and I have different faiths. But now her son is going by a girl name and is using different pronouns. How do I address this? Fr. Matthew reflects on this past Sunday’s Pope Francis Angelus

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Sola Scriptura and Bible Authority Carl - How much weight should we put on the position or authority of someone when they express their opinion? Erik - What is your opinion of the fact that Protestants need to be literate while the Catholic tradition allows for illiteracy?

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Sola Scriptura and Bible Authority: The printing press lead to the reformation Norman - God is in charge of the Church and he'll work out the Protestant Catholic debate. I was raised Catholic but am now protestant. Ed - Protestants in the USA reads the bible through a political filter

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Sola Scriptura and Bible Authority: There is not a hint that the Apostles would have supported Sola Scriptura Rosemary - My Grandson fell away from the Catholic Church and told us Christmas and Christmas Trees are not biblical. What should we say to him? Pam - I recently reverted to the Catholic Faith. How can I be absolved of my sin and receive communion? Eric 7-years-old - Did St Joseph have original sin? Dan - There are some passages in the bible that are confusing. How do I best resolve apparent contradictions?

Encore from 01/05/23 Patrick answers questions about priests not being allowed to marry, why does the Creed say “rose again,” what happens if you commit a mortal sin but die on your way to confession, and what effect does the sacrament of the anointing of the sick have on a baptized Catholic that has fallen away from the Church Aaron - Why are priests not allowed to be married? Jenny - The person that sold us our car just told us that she is a witch. How should, and should I, talk to her? Alonso - Medicine name you were talking earlier sounds like the devil's name in Latin, “Mephistopheles.” Brian - In the Creed, when we say “He rose again on the third day,” why does it say “rose again” if he only rose once? Bunny - Why are unborn babies not considered to be in heaven if it is not their fault that they were not baptized? Email - If I commit a mortal sin and die on my way to confession, are my sins forgiven? Edward - What effect does the sacrament of the anointing of the sick have on a baptized Catholic that has fallen away from the Church?

Encore from 01/09/23 Patrick answers questions about confession, communion, forgiveness, and he reports that nearly a third of Americans have stopped going to church Great Salt Lake is set to EVAPORATE within five years due to ongoing 'megadrought' and failure to replenish water taken from the famous Utah site, as water levels slump 73% A third of Americans have stopped going to church Steve - If I remember sins that I committed after confession can I still go to communion? Maricela – My father removed all the enjoyment out of praying the Rosary. How can I find the joy of praying again? Lisa - What is the Church’s teaching on asking for forgiveness from others? Jonathan - I'm concerned with the confidentiality of confession. It seems like you can do terrible crimes that go unreported.

Encore from 01/09/23 Patrick answers questions about the chalk epiphany prayer, bibles being made in China, Vatican II, baptism, and the Liturgy of the Hours New York reaped $48 million from unused gift cards in 2022 Sam - Even though parents disciplined well, it always seems like one of their kids goes away from the Church. Monica – How do I do the chalk epiphany prayer in my house? Jerry - Is it okay that I bought a bible that was made in China? Kevin – I saw a young couple receive communion, but I know they are not married. What should I tell them? What is “Vatican II?” Was there a “Vatican I?” Patrick responds to an email regarding a marriage act question in which the married couple can no longer be intimate but they still want to express their love for each other Ryan - If my wife doesn't go to heaven, will that affect my salvation? Robert - Why does the Church think that baptism is necessary for salvation? Patrick - How does the Liturgy of the Hours work?

Patrick guides his audience through the phenomenon of young healthy people dying suddenly and examines if this is connected to the COVID vaccines. Countless emails and calls flood in with overwhelmingly thankful people who were anxious to explore this topic in more depth. Over 200 Democrats Vote Against Condemning Attacks on Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers House passes first anti-abortion bill post-Roe decision Politico Reporter Exits After Tweet Slamming Pope Benedict Patrick reports and yet more young seemingly healthy young people that are dying suddenly Robert - I'm a paramedic and I don't think it’s a good idea to connect these deaths to covid. There are many things this could be. Jennifer - Really proud of you for bringing this up. Relevant radio is ahead of mainstream media on this kind of stuff. Norman - Is it okay to go to my child's same sex wedding if they are not getting married in a church? Gary - I heard a cardiologist mention that new attacks have an abnormal collapse in common

Patrick talks with listeners about the Covid vaccine and it's possible connections to healthy young people dying Susie - My dad was vaccine injured, and were so many other people that I know. It’s important that we look at the data Ralph - Advertisement money for Pfizer has an impact Rachel - What signs and wonders did Jesus mean and how do we interpret this? Rose – There is a magazine for nurses that says we should play down other medicinal treatments for covid and focus on the vaccine David - Science does not support that the vaccine is the cause of death of people with heart issues Tony - What did Jesus say that froze the Pharisees? Anne Marie - Whenever “science says” I think we need to go back to the studies and find out what they found.

Why are the causes of death of the young children dying suddenly not being reported? Audio: Suffering from a Medical Coincidence? Tim – My friend worked at Moderna said vaccine was safe but apologized as it is not as safe as they thought Tom - COVID breeds cancel culture and also ties in with the transgender agenda with kids Caeser – Does the King James Bible have 80 books? Joseph - What evidence is there that there is not a connection when we don't have long term results on these products? Olivia 9-years-old - When God comes at the end of time and takes people to heaven, who will pray for those in purgatory if no one is left on earth? Vivian – The guy I am interested in does not practice the faith, should I date him? Dusty - What can my wife say or do to get my Mormon family off her back? Irene - What can I tell my Mormon friends about the foundation of the Catholic Church?

Patrick answers listener questions about Frank Pavone being laicized, sensitive questions about the marital act, how long does the grace of communion last, and can Saints pray for the souls of the dead Mark - I am not sure what to think about Frank Pavone being laicized? Cardinal George Pell, a towering figure of the Catholic Church, dies after surgery Email from Steve – Thank you for the laughs and education Patrick responds to a sensitive email about marriage and the marital act Marie – How long to the graces of communion last? Martin - Can the Saints in Heaven pray for the souls of the dead?

Joseph challenges Patrick’s explanation of the Church's teaching on sexual morality arguing that “it’s just a bunch of rules” and that “Jesus is above the rules.” He doesn’t understand why it’s immoral to experience sexual pleasure outside marital intimacy. Patrick engages him in an extended and thoughtful discussion that ends with Joe saying he appreciated the conversation. Patrick responds to an email from an elderly married woman who asks for more clarification about intimacy with her husband later in life Mary Lou - Can I go to a non-Catholic bible study? Tom - I used to not like NEEDING to follow the Church, but there are certain rules of nature, so I look at the Church being a natural rule. If it is not known that something is a mortal sin, is there is no sin because there’s no intention of sinning? Is it okay for a husband to help his wife “finish” before the completion of the marital act? Rhonda – Is it sacrilegious to name a child “Jesus?” Mary - Can my husband baptize our grandbaby? Do you have to accept if someone asks you to be a Godparent?

Patrick continues his conversation with Mary from the previous hour. Can she be the Godparents if they are not Catholic? Gary - What are your thoughts on Fr. Chad Ripperger? Michael - Can I offer a Lutheran family, who lost a member, a perpetual Mass Card? Joseph - I was raised Catholic but haven't been practicing for a while. How do I come back? The Church says that as a Husband and Wife you have the right to enjoy marital intimacy Kevin - Someone I know is considering an abortion. What can I send her to help her reconsider? Patrick recommends “The Bible and Birth Control” By Charles Provan Karen - How do we know that Mary was Assumed into heaven? Is there documentation on her assumption? Matt - A priest told me that Christ was not present in the Old Testament at all. Is that right? Tony - How does the bible reconcile with the Churches teaching that Jesus was born in December? Ben - My uncle married a woman who was already married. Am I sinning by calling her “Aunt?” Stacy - If the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost, how did he come when Jesus was baptized? Maria - A priest said that Jesus only did signs, NOT miracles. Is that accurate?

Patrick shares a radical proposal for the USCCB’s Eucharistic Revival Patrick responds to an email about the Great Salt Lake evaporating, much like many in the church Ben - How was the Septuagint read by the early Christians? Patrick recommends “Where we Got the Bible” by Bishop Henry Graham Sandra - Why do Catholics pray to saints? Pat - Why were the Old Testament writers called “prophets” but John the evangelist is not called a prophet? Patrick shares a chapter of his book, “Life Lessons: Fifty Things I Learned in My First Fifty Years” A Radical Proposal for the USCCB’s Eucharistic Revival

Patrick answers questions about the resurrection of the body, communion kneeling, do Godparents need to be present during the baptism, and what did the early Church teach about the Orthodox and Catholic split? Dave - After the resurrection of the body will we be able to eat food or hug loved ones? David - Is it actually true that the orthodox also receive communion kneeling? I thought only Catholics did that. Benito - In my Church, they wipe everyone's hands down as they are going to communion. Is that okay? Lisa - Sometimes I just forget to receive on the tongue when I am using the rail because its a habit to receive on the hand. Tony - Can a baby be baptized without the Godparent present? Email - When I’m in the Priest line, I take Communion on the tongue. If not, I receive on the hand. Is that okay? Philip - Could you explain what the early church taught between the Orthodox and Catholic split? Denise – There’s a kneeler now at our church because of the new pastor! Cecelia - Communion was being practiced in the old days of the Church. So, I think communion is okay in the hand. Peter - If someone dies from an overdose, what are the chances they go to heaven? Ann - The Church doesn't favor cremation, so why can they distribute body parts of the Saints? Robert - Why aren't we calling lay people extraordinary ministers, instead of Eucharistic ministers?

Patrick answers questions about the meaning of lighting candles, who did Jesus appear to when He resurrected, is a vow to a bishop different than a vow in a marriage, and can I go to a wedding if it’s not held in a Catholic Church? Email - What is the meaning of lighting candles at Church and at home? Dawn - Who were the 500 people that Jesus appeared to when He resurrected? Mike – In regards to dying from an overdose, doesn't God judge us under individual circumstance based on our addiction? People Are Sharing Subtle Red Flags That Are Actually A Cry For Help, And It's Important And Eye Christine - What is the difference between the vows to a bishop and vows in marriage? Sandra - My niece is getting married but not in the Catholic church. Can I go? Patrick responds to an email about the marital act and impotence Ted – People should but their Catholic faith first Anna - Our priest requested the tabernacle be moved to the center of the church and finally got it approved. It was great. Adiel - I broke up with a woman a few years ago. Now we are talking again. How can I proceed well with the situation?

Patrick answers questions about confession, communion, forgiveness, and he reports that nearly a third of Americans have stopped going to church Great Salt Lake is set to EVAPORATE within five years due to ongoing 'megadrought' and failure to replenish water taken from the famous Utah site, as water levels slump 73% A third of Americans have stopped going to church Steve - If I remember sins that I committed after confession can I still go to communion? Maricela – My father removed all the enjoyment out of praying the Rosary. How can I find the joy of praying again? Lisa - What is the Church’s teaching on asking for forgiveness from others? Jonathan - I'm concerned with the confidentiality of confession. It seems like you can do terrible crimes that go unreported

Patrick answers questions about the chalk epiphany prayer, bibles being made in China, Vatican II, baptism, and the Liturgy of the Hours New York reaped $48 million from unused gift cards in 2022 Sam - Even though parents disciplined well, it always seems like one of their kids goes away from the Church. Monica – How do I do the chalk epiphany prayer in my house? Jerry - Is it okay that I bought a bible that was made in China? Kevin – I saw a young couple receive communion, but I know they are not married. What should I tell them? What is “Vatican II?” Was there a “Vatican I?” Patrick responds to an email regarding a marriage act question in which the married couple can no longer be intimate but they still want to express their love for each other Ryan - If my wife doesn't go to heaven, will that affect my salvation? Robert - Why does the Church think that baptism is necessary for salvation? Patrick - How does the Liturgy of the Hours work?

Patrick answers questions about home schooling, kneeling when praying the agnus dei, spanking children, if you really need to do the sign of the cross when praying, and are AA groups approved by the Church? Gail – I’m excited the Relevant Radio has a station in Tucson, Arizona! How do I get a bumper sticker? https://relevantradio.com/support/request-a-bumper-sticker/ Spencer - I'm looking into the Catholic Church but my protestant family is not in favor of it. What should I do? Emily – Why do people kneel at the agnus dei? Is it okay to spank a child? Carol - Is it true that Disney supports Planned Parenthood? If so, should I go to Disney World? Cynthia - I used to be opposed to Catholicism and have now come into the Church. Humble your heart, listen to God, and obey. Patrick recommends “Junia: The Fictional Life and Death of an Early Christian” by Giesler Neil - When you pray, do you really need to do the sign of the cross? When you go to confession but you forgot to say a sin, is it still forgiven? Craig – Should one be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ or in the Trinitarian formula? Esteban - Are AA groups approved by the Catholic Church?

Patrick guides a husband on a path to heal his marriage Patrick responds to an email from a concerned husband whose wife is having emotional troubles and it’s threatening his marriage. Patrick recommends Retrouvaille at http://helpourmarriage.org/ Patricia - She experienced having her parents separated from a young age. There was domestic violence and it was the best decision for us Bob - How does the magisterium use secular theology like Thomas Aquinas to justify a Catholic view that it’s from the Holy Spirit? Patrick shares the states with the longest life expectancy Heather –I’m not baptized. Where in the Bible does it say you need to be baptized “in the Catholic church?” Mary – Who are the Wise Men? Patrick recommends “Mystery of the Magi: The Quest to Identify the Three Wise Men” by Dwight Longenecker

Patrick answers listener questions about Latin Mass, penal substitution, and what to do with relics Marie - Can a non-baptized person, who seems to have no reason to get baptized, marry a Catholic person in the church with a dispensation? Anne – Is “The Great Adventure Catholic Bible” the best bible to have? Should I read Sara Young’s book, “Jesus Calling?” What is your opinion of “The Chosen?” Phil – Bill Cosby vs Beatles: Isn’t that a double standard? If a Bishop says there is to be no Latin Mass, is it okay for a priest to disobey him? Hue - When I got married, my wife was Catholic but I wasn't. Later on, I got baptized in the Catholic Church. Does that mean my marriage was not sacramental? Patrick shares Pope Benedict’s final words Bill - If Jesus died on the cross to pay the price of my sins, how is that not penal substitution? Nancy - When I got married, my husband wasn't Catholic, and I didn't ask permission to the Bishop (my priest didn't tell me to do so). So years after, when my husband was applying for the diaconate, we discovered our marriage was not valid. Mary - What am I supposed to do with relics?

Patrick answers questions about horoscopes, valid consecrations, proper liturgy, and obeying God Nick – What is an excellent prayer book? Patrick recommends “Handbook of Prayers” by Fr. James Socias Maria - Question about Act 5:29. When do you know when to obey in men and when to obey in God? Joanna - Comment about vaccines. I think it is a waste of time to be constantly arguing about the vaccine. Just do what you think is right with the information available and move on. Alexandra - Is today a day of penance and abstinence because of the Epiphany? Joe - Is reading daily horoscope a sin that I need to confess? Dana – When I was a child, during the Consecration the priest would say “When you do this, remember how much I love you.” Were those consecrations valid? Is that the proper liturgy? David - About keeping the Sabbath Holy, especially to environmentalists. Those are 52 days that we give ourselves and the land to rest. Priests should really push this 'old rule' back. Very applicable to our time right now.

Patrick gives a thorough biblical explanation of why calling priests “Father” is not a violation of what Jesus taught in Matthew 23 Carol – What is “the real presence of God?” Tens of thousands attend simple, solemn liturgy for beloved pope emeritus Benedict XVI’s funeral Walgreens, CVS plan to start offering abortion pills, pharmacies confirm Amazon will lay off more than 18,000 workers Diana - Jesus told Judas that he had a Devil in him and that is going to be eternally banned. Peter - My parents were taught not to read the Bible unless you have a priest or the Church to guide you as you read it. Megan - Why do Catholic continue to call the priest 'Father', when in scripture it says not to do that?

Patrick answers questions about priests not being allowed to marry, why does the Creed say “rose again,” what happens if you commit a mortal sin but die on your way to confession, and what effect does the sacrament of the anointing of the sick have on a baptized Catholic that has fallen away from the Church Aaron - Why are priests not allowed to be married? Jenny - The person that sold us our car just told us that she is a witch. How should, and should I, talk to her? Alonso - Medicine name you were talking earlier sounds like the devil's name in Latin, “Mephistopheles.” Brian - In the Creed, when we say “He rose again on the third day,” why does it say “rose again” if he only rose once? Bunny - Why are unborn babies not considered to be in heaven if it is not their fault that they were not baptized? Email - If I commit a mortal sin and die on my way to confession, are my sins forgiven? Edward - What effect does the sacrament of the anointing of the sick have on a baptized Catholic that has fallen away from the Church?

Patrick answers questions about praying the Rosary, Vatican II, do dogs go to Heaven, and what happens when Catholic parents don’t baptize their kids? Steve - While praying the Rosary, instead of saying the mystery, can we say a prayer of our own or another little prayer in between the decades? Edward - Does the Council of Florence, specifically Cantate Domino, contradict the Vatican II decree of Echumenism? Is Vatican II in error? Mary - Will I see my dog again in Heaven? John - What happens if someone doesn't know that there is no salvation outside the church. Would I be in jeopardy if I didn't tell them? Phil - Question about papal authority, to what extent do we pay obedience to the Pope on issues that are not regarding morals. For example: liturgy, traditions, etc. John - What happens to Catholic parents who don't baptize their kids?

Patrick answers listener questions about if you can be a Catholic if you are missing one of the sacraments, is going to Mass on Saturday the same as going to Sunday Mass, are Catholics discouraged from reading the Bible, and what are the differences between a Catholic baptism and a non-Catholic baptism? E-Frank - Can you be Catholic, without one of the sacraments? Mark – Is going to Mass on Saturday evening the same as going to Sunday Mass? Karen – Are Catholics discouraged from reading the Bible? Cindy – What is my obligation to guide my sister, who lives with me and is a fallen away Catholic, back to the faith? Carol – What are the differences between a Catholic baptism and a non-Catholic baptism? My daughter is now a non-denominational, and unsure of baptizing her new baby as a Catholic.

Patrick answers listener questions such as, is the Bread of Life a symbol, can I go to Presbyterian Reformed Church to make my husband happy, and what exactly were Pope Benedict’s last words? Tina - Responding to what you said about the Church having flaws: Every Church is made up of human beings and they're not pretty, but the Church is what we're following and not the people in it. Joe – Is the Bread of Life a symbol? Arlene - My husband goes to a Presbyterian Reformed Church. I'm Catholic. I tend to go with my husband because I feel bad we're not together. I go to confession over and over again. How could I stop this cycle? Bill - Responding to Tina's call, what Patrick said is exactly correct. I joined because I was shown the Divine Mercy and I joined the Catholic Church despite her flaws. Anna – I just came back to the Catholic Church. Mike - Different media sources are saying Pope Benedict XVI's last words are “Jesus I love you” and “Lord I Love you.” Is there any difference? Claire – What is Apostolic secession?

Patrick answers listener questions about vaccines and masks Daniel - How do I explain and talk to this woman who didn't want to shake hands with me at Church, but is willing to give out communion as a minister? Fran – You are out of your lane talking about masks and covid vaccines Jane – I was shocked you related the football players collapse to possible vaccine use Patrick reads a couple more emails thanking him for talking about “the jab” Maria – I’m a nurse and had to get the vaccine so I wouldn't be fired. When I mentioned the vaccine could've affected the football player, the doctor yelled at me. Kristy - Not only is it the young suddenly dying, but the elderly are suddenly dropping dead as a well. John - Regarding masks, my wife is a nurse and she's forced to wear a mask for 10 hours a day. Oxygen levels are dropping when wearing a mask during the day. Email from a listener asking who is “Fr. Miguel Gutty” Jenny - I had heart surgery because I had a hole in my heart. Sometimes these problems go undetected. Justin –Miguel Cutty is a priest that drives a Cutlass supreme and they called him 'Cutty'. Lisa - I'm a retired nurse and I worked with COVID patients for two years and I retired instead of taking the jab. I saw a lot of side effects with the vaccines. I was disheartened by the medical field. Follow the money.

Patrick shares his memory of Joseph Ratzinger being named Pope Benedict XVI Abraham - How do you deal with the problem of evil in the Church? Is it really the true Church? Jenny – Is it true that Jesus suffers? Janet - My niece is getting married to a girl who says she is a boy. How do I justify not going to this wedding to my 20-year-old son? Sam - Since the Church doesn't recognize divorce could an unbaptized person be civilly divorced and then marry again without going through the Church? Michael – Is pride a vice or a sin Donna – What are the First Five Saturday devotions and how do we honor them?

Patrick talks with a listener who hasn’t been back to Church since the lockdowns and is scared she’s going to go to hell because she is no longer Catholic John - Edith Stein was one of the nuns killed by the Nazi’s. It was more complicated than people realized. Patrick recommends his book, “Pope Fiction” Mark - My parents grew up during this time in Holland. It was chaos, but a lot of great saints came out of it. Pam - A Catholic Priest said that I would burn in hell because I had children out of wedlock and he refused to baptize my kids. Karen - I was baptized at the age of 22 even though I told the priest I didn't believe a lot of the things that were being taught. I have since fell away from the Church. Am I doomed to hell? A "de-extinction" company wants to resurrect a woolly mammoth by 2027 Pat – Do you need to be in a state of grace to have a valid sacrament of marriage?

Patrick answers listener questions about how to respond to family members who are anti-Catholic, if it’s a sin for a priest to leave the ministry, and he also talks about the growing number of young athletes who are dying despite being in perfect health Danny - My relative goes to the Calvary Chapel and says I am a bad person for being Catholic. How do I respond to him? Patrick recommends the 1994 version of “Surprised by Truth” Ted - Is it a sin for a priest to leave the ministry? Steve - Were parallel universes ever mentioned in the bible? Damar Hamlin is the latest athlete to collapse from heart problems. The number of young people in perfect health who are dying is alarming Ed - Can you explain the Ordinariate and how it relates with the Catholic Church? Mike - If you are hit at the wrong time than it causes your heart to stop so it may be that which is causing the heart failure David - Thanks for talking about the football player who had a heart failure. It isn't talked about enough.

Patrick Answers Your Emails Will I be allowed to pick my heavenly body? What is the name of that Taco Song? I received a badge featuring a Satanist. What should I do with it? Why would God want us to follow uninspired things? Why don’t parents care more when their kids leave the one true faith? Twitter and free speech

Patrick Answers Your Emails Is Columbus Ohio a good and faithful place to raise a family? What are the characteristics of Glorified Body? Rogers Fun Facts! Patrick recommends “Music and Morals: A Theological Appraisal of the Moral and Psychological Effects of Music” by Basil Cole Is it scandalous that President Biden says he’s Catholic? Will we maintain our reproductive qualities in heaven?