The Patrick Madrid Show

Encore Presentation - 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?

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Bill – There are Catechism sections that are often quoted by Protestants to tag Catholics as believing in works based on salvation. Is there a consistent use of this term that I'm missing? Neil - Are there any scripture citations about free will? Ken and Cyrus reminisce about the pros and cons of cassette tapes Emmanuel - What do protestants think happened to Judas? AND 1 John 3: 9 - What do Catholics believe about suicide?

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Ken teaches about the Early Church and the Eucharist and transubstantiation Brenda - My mom went from Catholic to Mormon. What can I do? Chet - Sister-in-law doesn't want to go to confession even though she is Catholic. What should I do?

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Paul - My wife is ELCA Lutheran. They are going to embrace the LGBTQ agenda. How can I speak to my wife about this? Ken shares “Championing a True Presentation of Womanhood” by Noelle Mering Joe - When did the idea of the Rapture first come about?

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Ken shares the story of how he went from being a Protestant Minister to a Catholic Apologetic, and Schott Hahn’s direct influence on his life How can there be an Angel of Death when there is a Commandment not to kill? Myra - How do we reconcile old earth with the faith being only several thousand years old? What was God doing all the time between? Normand - Is there a new Gospel of Matthew that has been discovered in a cave somewhere? Josie - What book can I get a family member who has left the faith and is now into Scripture Alone? Ken suggests “Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist” by Brant Pitre Vivian - Is cremation accepted by the Catholic Church? Anne Marie – I really enjoy when Ken is hosting the show! Patrick - I recently talked with someone about “once saved always saved.” How do I defend the Catholic position against this?

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Ken continues his talk about Sola Scriptura and “once saved, always saved” What did the early Church Father’s really believe about the Eucharist? Frank - What does Salvation only through the Catholic Church mean for Protestants? Bill - Where do we find the teaching of divine mercy's forgiveness of sin and punishment in the Catholic Church?

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Ken shares the story of how he met Patrick Madrid Ken talks about the struggles of early Christians Sean – I’m protestant and I really like the idea of making things more holy in the Catholic Church but I can't accept the Eucharist being really Jesus. Toni - What you said was so good! If I were to go to a Church, it would now be a Catholic Church. Do Catholics feel themselves in love with Christ when they receive the Eucharist? Mary Kay - Can people outside of Christianity be saved? Elias - Why does it matter what denomination we are since we all believe in the same Jesus?

Patrick answers children’s questions about why God allowed us to be on an earth that Satan roams, why Jesus cursed a fig tree, how to talk with people about why it’s wrong to act on homosexual feelings, and why the Holy Spirit is pictured as a dove. Alice 11 years-old – Question about Pharaohs killing babies, and asks about Moses’s brother Aaron Maggie 14-years-old – Why did God put us on this earth when Satan was roaming around the earth? Alondra (12 years-old)- How can the one God be with everyone all the time? Felicity 6-years-old – Do we have to do the sign of the cross with our right hand? Emma 11-years-old – How is Saint Michael a Saint but also an Angel? Delaney 15-years-old – Why did Jesus curse a fig tree in the bible? Joshua 13-years-old – Two girls at school ask me why is it wrong to be gay. How do I respond? John, 13-years-old – I want to talk about the corruption of the Cartoon Network and the gay agenda. Malcolm 11-years-old – How does somebody become a saint? Robert 8-years-old – Why is the Holy Spirit pictured like a dove? Cammy 9-years-old – Why are early Christians not called early Catholics?

Patrick helps young callers understand what heaven will be like, tackles the question of why God made the devil, whether there are occasions where lying is okay, how Jesus’ death saved us from sin and how we can understand better the infinite nature of God. Chase 11-years-old – What will heaven be like? Christopher 6-years-old – Why did God make the devil? Ezra 8-years-old – Is cussing a mortal or venial sin? Izabella 7-years-old – Why do we receive on the tongue? Emilio 12-years-old – Are there some occasions where lying is okay? Caesar 11-years-old – Do I need to spread the Gospel? P. 7-years-old – When Jesus died how did he save us from our sins? Adam 11-Years-Old – What were we before we were created? Emma 11-years-old – Should I stay in Bible Club? Ariana 8-years-old – How was God created?

Patrick answers a plethora of deep questions from children about everything from why God created mankind if he knew we would sin, to who the first saint was, and why did Saint Michael fight the Devil, can babies see angels, and were Adam and Eve ever babies Aiden 9-years-old – If God knew we were going to be great sinners and might go to hell, why did he create us in the first place? Anthony 6-years-old – Can babies see angels? Antonio 6-years-old – Why did Jesus have to die? Caleb 12-years-old – Do you have any bible verses that would point to the Catholic Church being the one true church? Sophia 11-years-old – Can you still be Catholic if your parents don’t want you to be catholic? Evan 12-years-old – Did St. Dismas go to heaven at the same time as Jesus? Cole (8-years-old) – How do you know if someone is ready for first confession? Maryann 9-years-old – Were Adam and Eve ever babies? Veronica 7-years-old – Did Jesus want to die? Warren 11-years-old – There is a Church in my state that only does Vatican I Mass. Can the priest consecrate the Eucharist? Nora (7-years-old) – Who was the first saint? Why did Saint Michael fight the Devil?

Special Good Friday Episode “If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in big things.” Patrick 11-years-old - Who is mentioned that dines with Jesus for the Passover in the Bible? Patrick shares a bit of Karl Jenkins beautiful music Anna - Where did the word Easter come from? John - Protestants said that Christ's face was destroyed during the passion, is that true since Veronica wiped his face? Helen - Can Angels cry? Good Friday Gospel Reading Ann - Washing of the feet didn't happen at my Church. Is that okay for them to skip?

Special Good Friday Episode Patrick shares notes about the Holy Thursday washing of the feet Pam - My children were raised Catholic but none are going to church now. What should I do? Emma - Is it okay to do dishes and house work on Good Friday? Email - Why was sand in the Holy Water font? Maria Christina - I am very grateful for all you do and I just had a wonderful confession yesterday because of your show. Dustin - What does the Church teach about what baptism does for people? Mary - How does the non-Catholic confer the sacrament of marriage on her spouse if she is not Catholic? Helene - How does the devotion of the 9 first Fridays work with today being Good Friday? Francis - What does penance do and does it repair the damage of our sins? Darcy - My 18-year-old Godchild fell away from the Church. How can I help bring her back to the Church? What can I tell a friend who is not Catholic to help prepare her for death?

Special Good Friday Episode The Timeline of Events on the first Good Friday Clint – Does the story of the Thief on the Cross point to baptism and doing good works not being important for salvation? Maggie - How can I forgive something when I am so bitter about it? Jacey - Why does the priest put on a special cape to hold the Monstrance? Kristen - What happened to the Roman soldiers who were guarding the tomb of Jesus? Anthony - I am going to confession, but I am getting different thoughts from different people. How can I sort out conflicting messages? Marion - What is Devine Mercy Sunday and what are the special blessings associated with it? George - When Jesus died on the cross, He went to preach to people in paradise. Could have Jesus also met the rich man who was in torment? Could the rich man have been in Purgatory? Teresa - Is it a mortal sin to have tubes tied?

Patrick comments on the news about Anheuser Busch exploiting a disturbed young “trans” man who pretends to be a little girl. They are taking advantage of the Trans agenda by making him the face of their beer. This opened a huge and lively conversation with listeners about how the Trans agenda is being normalized. Lincoln 9-years-old - Did Jesus do any miracles before his public ministry? Dylan Mulvaney, a man who pretends to be a little girl, is the new face of Bud Lite and Nike Sports Bra Mom sues Maine school for helping daughter, 13, change gender without parental consent Kansas Legislature passes bill defining male, female Jean - I have a Trans grandchild. Are there any special prayers I can do to change the situation? Patrick shares audio from a young woman who was given transgender surgery as a child and now condemns the industry for tricking her parents into mutilating her body and ruining her life

Patrick and Cyrus share some of the emails coming in about the dangers of the trans agenda from listeners who are thankful we are talking about the issue directly and head on Jamie - I was not practicing Catholic when I got married, now am are but my husband doesn't want to get sacramentally married. What should I do? Ruben - I was in the same situation as Jamie. We were married 20 years through the civil processes but we will be getting married this Saturday! Anna - What you talked about regarding Chakras really helped me because I am struggling with pressure to do it. Theresa – We will no longer be buying Bud beers. Is it unchristian to want a separate economy in the USA for people who want to live with Christian values? Dusty - God's providence: Do some things happen by chance or coincidence?

Patrick and Cyrus share the avalanche of emails coming in supporting Relevant Radio and condemning Bud Lite and Miller Lite Richard - Anheuser Busch was bought by a company out of Belgium. Sometimes when I go to confession is it okay to say extra penance if I want? James - Are the Surprised by Truth books good for someone who has fallen away from the Catholic Faith? Cecilia - I have three sisters, two are really woke, who say they will not go into a Church because it will trigger them. My other sister is non-denominational. What should I do? Nicole - Alcohol companies getting together for Trans stuff: When I was a partier, I noticed that the trans people were partiers. That is why I think they are marketing to those people. Bob – Can a convicted felon who is also a Catholic be disqualified from lay ministry? Sharon - When Jesus died on the Cross was he totally nude? Josh - How can my son evangelize in his high school?

Patrick answers listener questions about dressing modestly, confirmation gifts, how to get past emotional trauma, and if there are treatment centers for Catholics suffering from drug and alcohol addition Gwen – My Catholic High School has Mass in our gym and we sit in our bleachers. There is nowhere to kneel, so am I doing something wrong by not kneeling? Chuck – What was the drug and alcohol treatment center that you mentioned? Patrick recommends www.hopereborn.org Joey – Why don’t people ask you if you’ve seen The Chosen? Nicole - Question about dressing modestly and wearing the Brown Scapular Peter - What gift can I give to my nephew who is getting confirmed? What do you think of the Baltimore Catechism? Frances - How can get passed the emotional trauma of my daughter's non-Catholic wedding? Patrick recommends “Making Sense Out of Suffering” by Peter Kreeft Marie - Do you have suggestions for modest workout wear? Andy - I am an RCIA sponsor for a mentally challenged adult. What can I give him for a gift? Joe – Referring to Frances call from earlier this hour, I also fell out of my faith for many years, here in April I will be officially be getting married to my wife! Amy - So many calls are around parents and their children leaving the faith. I think that the singing in Mass makes kids zone out and I think this makes them not be as prayerful and lose their faith.

Patrick comments on how DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) is a Trojan Horse inside Catholic schools Janet - My daughter was invited to a sunrise service on Easter by a Seventh Day Adventist. How can I tell her not to go? Alonso - Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness (DEI) is the name of God in Latin. I think it is interesting how that is used as if to say this is their new God. Victoria - I am applying to a Seventh Day Adventist school and I must attend their service. I am just becoming Catholic, what should I do? Elaine - How do I react to a neighbor who became a surrogate mom for her cousins? Liz - My husband asked me why evil thoughts are entering his mind? Why would this be happening? 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 Fr. Cliff Ermatinger Rose - Would surrogacy be alright if they were twins and one twin couldn’t have kids? Mary - If Judas had not betrayed Jesus, how would have we been saved? Joseph - Why do Catholics celebrate Sabbath on Sunday instead of Saturday? Linda - How is burning sage different from incense in the Mass? I did sage with my family, we are Native Americans and it is not a trending thing but is good for us.

Patrick answers listener questions about venial and mortal sins, what are the obligations for a daughter to financially support her mother, is dyeing Easter Eggs a pagan activity, and can I go to a birthday party on Good Friday? Kelly – What is the moral obligation for a daughter to financially support her mother? Bill - Abortion: I am Catholic but I think that women should be able to choose. Unborn children are not alive. Esmeralda - Was God mad at Abraham for having a child with his slave? Patrick - Is dyeing eggs okay to do for Easter? I heard it was a pagan activity. Sandy – Concerning the caller Bill and Abortion: is it okay to kill children in a school if it’s okay to kill children in the womb? Gloria - My sister turns 60 on Good Friday. Can I go to her party and what can I do to celebrate? Blanca - What is the difference between venial sin versus mortal sin? Lilly - I have been doing lent video series with Scott Hahn. One of them talked about us becoming Gods. What does it mean that we become Gods? Mary Alice - Can people participate in yoga if they are simply stretching in the same way people can paint Easter Eggs?

Patrick answers listener questions about fasting, Holy Thursday, how long was Jesus really buried for, and how to earn an indulgence for a departed soul Anonymous – Is fasting required even if my job is physically demanding and I need the food for energy? Todd - Could you comment on why the Eucharist is reposed for Holy Thursday? Otto - A friend of mine pointed out that Jesus was not buried for three full days. What should I say? JoAnn - What is the tradition on Holy Thursday where you go to different Churches? Barbara - A friend told me that Mother Teresa was into porn and child trafficking. How should I respond to this? Patrick comments on how those with autism have purer souls and parents need not worry about the state of their souls Joan - What is a good book for teaching my daughter what a healthy dating relationship should look like? Mary - What does it mean when the bible says people have fallen asleep? Can I earn an indulgence for a departed soul?

Patrick answers listener questions about confirmation, raising children with autism, why did the Jewish leaders need the Romans to kill Jesus, pre-destination, and how to pray for souls in purgatory. Patrick - I was baptized Greek Orthodox, but came into the Catholic Church unofficially. How can I officially become a Catholic? Suzanne - My niece picked a sponsor who is not a practicing Catholic for confirmation. What should I do? Patrick shares emails from callers responding to his comments about raising children with autism Andre - Why did the Jewish leaders need the Romans to kill Jesus? Sherri - Do we know what happened to the people whose tombs were opened after Jesus died? Bradly - What are the Church's teaching on Pre-destination? Steve - I'm reading a book about purgatory that you recommended. How do I pray for souls in purgatory and for myself? Dave - Someone from Campus Crusade for Christ asked us to sponsor a trip she will be taking. Is that a good organization?

Trisha, a fallen away Catholic who is now a Presbyterian, started by saying how much she enjoys the show and listens regularly, then says that Patrick’s comments about fallen-away-Catholics hurt her feelings. Patrick gently and kindly explains to her that the Lord wants so much more for her then what she has now and that she is missing the Eucharist and the other sacraments. He gives her a heartfelt invitation to come back home and the call ended on a hopeful and positive note. Patrick comments on the dangers of sending your child on a non-Catholic pilgrimage, and he warns that this only prepares your child to leave their Catholic faith Trisha – I use to be Catholic, but now I am a Presbyterian and what you said bothered me. What is wrong with being Protestant? Patrick answers an email about the marital act and if helping the spouse to the completion of the marital act is a sin Sean – Were the dead who rose after Jesus' death also the same people who ascended with Him? Eva – Is there a prayer to help with generational sins? Do my dad’s current sins effect the generational sin? George - Do Jews still have the same rigor with their genealogy as they have in the Gospels? Roberta – What does “In Him and with Him” mean? Truett 10-years-old - What is the meaning of life? AND what are we going to do at the end of the world?

Patrick addresses the issue of Centering Prayer and excommunication in the Church; answers common arguments against going to confession, how to deal with anger issues and how to practices forgiveness for people who are hurtful. Joe - What's Patrick's position on centering prayer. I read an article from Tim Staples. Floyd - Have I been excommunicated? Mother had abortion Fran - When I came back to Church, I went to a centering prayer event with the Blessed Sacrament on the altar. I brought my bible, and I was scolded about it. Linda - Confession: I have a friend who doesn't want to allow her children to go to confession in an RE program. What should I say to her? I'm a religious education director. Patrick reads an email from Mrs. Stuck asking how to deal with issues with anger and forgiveness.

Patrick takes on questions about requirements for fasting in Lent, answers callers’ questions about the thieves and Judas from the crucifixion narrative, tackles questions about abortion in the bible and gives the history behind the modern baptism formula. Patrick reads an email from Gary about requirements for the elderly fasting in Lent. Eric - how do we look at centering prayer in light of Eastern Christian Prayer? Mary - Yesterday's account from Matthew, the two thieves are called revolutionaries, in others, they're called criminals. And, Judas repented of selling Christ out; why did he hang himself? Patrick reads an email from Kenny asking Patrick’s opinion on a prayer he wrote asking for help to end abortion legally. Peter - Two revolutionaries: One repented. How it that yesterday's Gospel said they kept abusing him? Elvia - My non-denomination brother-in-law doesn't believe in abortion b/c it's not in the Bible (he's for abortion). Val - Judas: It would have better that he wouldn't have been born. Wouldn't that go against the pro-life ethic? Didn't Judas have to do this? Rod - In the Baptismal Formula ('In the name of the...). If someone was only Baptized in the name Jesus would that be valid? Judy - Physical suffering for Jesus. Where in the Bible does it say that physical suffering can be redemptive? Sarah - Since Jesus is a member of the Trinity - did the Father and the Holy Spirit go through the suffering with Jesus?

Patrick gives his insights on generational spirits, gives advice on how to enter into the Catholic Church as an adult, gives advice on how to talk with Jehovah’s Witnesses about the bible and shares resources on how to deepen our prayer life. Patrick reads an email from Lupe about forgiving. Antonio - Generational spirits --is that something that we believe in? Are sins handed down? Emily - Husband not Catholic but wants to be baptized. can he do that and not do RCIA? Bob - Good passages to arm myself with against Jehovah's witness. Mark –m Uncomfortable situations: I walked out of a Church when they were praying in tongues. Wasn't it in the Scripture, that we should have an interpretation of the tongues? Pepper - Contemplative prayer- what is it and how can I do it more? Fred - In readings says the reclined at table. I thought Passover they were supposed to be ready to go not resting. Katherine – How do I approach a classmate who wants to change her pronouns? How do prophets they write down all the words that people said without messing up? Stephanie - how to explains to my 7-year-old child that their aunt is gay and has a partner. I want to protect his innocence but also love his aunt.

Patrick explains the meaning of the word apologetics and different forms of it, tells the story of how he met his lovely wife, and talks about an emergency baptism which a listener had to do and whether or not it was done correctly. Patrick explains the word apologetics, and its different forms. Allison - Venial Sin: What if the priest doesn't say the Confiteor at mass? Tom - It's a precept of the church to receive communion, but I got to TLM. In the Old Catechism, the Easter season ends on Trinity Sunday. If I received communion on Trinity Sunday, would that be sufficient? John - Can Patrick give us comments on pride? What's the difference between pride in your work and pride as a sin/vice? Email from Bradly – How did you meet your wife? Jim - Question: Emergency Baptism. I performed one, and I heard Patrick talk about them. My experience was responding to an infant in a hospital in cardiac arrest. I responded as the on-duty chaplain. I asked the mom if she'd like me to Baptize the baby - she said yes. I baptized on the abdomen - did that count?

Patrick clarifies the necessity of baptizing someone on the head, answers how we are save by faith and what that means, how we can reconcile the actions of God from the Old Testament and answers the difference between Judaism and Catholicism. Patrick talks about the specifics of how to do a proper baptism Chris - If a person has done a lot of good works in their life, but then commits a mortal sin. Are those good works nullified in the eyes of God until he goes to confession? Donna - My 33-year-old son is struggling with the OT God. How do I explain that the God of the OT is a God of love? Patrick answers an email from Kip about praise and worship music Chris - What's the differences between Catholicism and Judaism? Mike - Sinner that converts on this deathbed. How does that relate salvation by faith?

Patrick tackles the question consent regarding sin, explains where Mormons get the idea that humans beings can become gods, shares the difference between NFP and contraceptives as well as different acts that are and are not allowed in the context of marriage. Jody - Question: Can Patrick reconcile the difference between the person that has the disease of turrets, which manifests itself in having tics. The tic is that they yell out obscenities and things against God. Can we reconcile that between an alcoholic who gets drunk and then does sins as a result of their drunkenness. Peggy - Today's Gospel: Jesus says that 'is it not written in your law, 'I said, 'You are gods'? Does that correlate with the Mormon belief that we become gods? Maddie - NFP- what's the difference between taking advantage of infertile periods and contraception? Patrick reads some emails form listeners about NFP and contraceptives. Mary - follow up- post menopausal, is it okay to partake when it won't lead to life? Julianna - Real presence- protestant asked what church teaching is on this.

Patrick answers a plethora of questions about, the Eucharist, whether or not you need a Confirmation saint, the possibility of extraterrestrial life in our universe, different beliefs of baptism among the various major Christian denomination. Therese - Why is Mt 17:21 missing from my Bible? John - How is it determined which Eucharistic prayer is used at mass? Patricia - Confirmation: My granddaughter's Church said if they don't pick a saint, that's ok. What does Mr. Madrid think? Alonso - I know why Bathsheba was bathing on the roof. I think in Semitic world, women hung out on the roof. Joanna - How to I believe the body of Christ is present in the Eucharist. I have sometimes trouble with the Eucharist. How can I believe better? Belkya - In reference to aliens: I don't believe in aliens, but my friend does. She doesn't think God would only create humans. What should I say? Andrew - The difference between Baptism and Eucharist in the Protestant Church/Catholic Church. I'm going to a Bible study tonight with Protestants. Patrick reads an email asking for a book recommendation about helping her pray to the saints. Miguel - How do I talk to Protestants who say we worship Mary?

Patrick answers questions about if people with disabilities can receive the sacraments, shares a debate he had with a protestant about veneration of Mary and the Saints and explains why the Protestant bible has less books than the Catholic bible. Patrick goes though some of his emails Gloria - I have a 20-year-old disabled daughter. How do I go about getting her the sacraments? Patrick shares a debate that he had about veneration of Mary and the Saints Email from Ralph - where were people who died before Jesus opened the doors to heaven? Email from Dave – How did the Jews pronounce the name “I Am”? Elena - If someone is engaged and they know they can't have a baby, should they still proceed? Elvie - I'm part of a bible study with Protestants. They said we added books later. Pat - Communion: Sometimes I've run late on eating before mass. Sometimes I'll let the host sit in my mouth for a few minutes before swallowing. Jacob - What did Elisha do in order to give Elijah a double portion of the Spirit? What is the Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? Marilyn - I have to eat with my medication. should I still keep the fast?

Patrick explains why aliens could be saved by Jesus dying on the cross, gives advice to a person who is becoming Catholic, explains why the Catholic Church should be trusted in interpreting the bible and where in the bible does it talk about the trinity. Email from Jordan – How can Aliens exist in tandem with the Christian faith? Ignatius - becoming catholic - advice for me? Maria - Constantine's Sword book: I have a Jewish friend that it set her straight on the catholic Church's view on the Jews. Patrick reads an email asking what should be done if you have asthma and can’t go to Mass because of the incense. David - Protestant-Why should we trust magisterium over other protestants preachers on interpreting the scriptures? Chris - My Protestant friend wants to know where the trinity is in the Bible? Loretta - what is good book for my daughter about belief in god- fallen away Stan - God from God - consubstantial from the father in the creed- what does that mean?

Patrick gives his opinion on modern church songs which were introduce along with many liturgical abuses, answers questions about why the term Roman Catholic started being used and talks with a caller about the Catholic view of the rapture. Patrick Reads an email from Trip about whether or not he should join the Air force. Araceli - On Eagles Wings - Is it good or not good for funerals? Yvonne – Could there be any correlation between pregnancy on birth control and children identifying with LGBTQ? Patrick reads an email asking why Patrick is annoyed by the term Roman Catholic Patrick explains the origins of the term Roman Catholic Danny - What's the main difference between the Catholic Church and Calvary Chapel? Patrick - Why did Jesus tell some 'don't tell about this miracle' and others he didn't. Why? Frank - Doesn't praying for the dead weaken faith in the sacrament of anointing of the sick. I assume my daughter who died is in heaven. Do Protestants pray for the dead? Mayra - Bible: Where in the bible does Christ name 'the Catholic Church'. When Jesus comes back, he's coming back to Jerusalem. He's not coming to Rome.

Patrick explains aspects of the LDS church and gives resources in how to talk with people who belong to that church, shares why Adam is also responsible for the fall of mankind, and shares the Churches view of purgatory. Tilly - I was on a movie set yesterday. there was a woman from Peru and is now LDS. She criticized some of the history of the Catholic Church (crusades, treatment of Natives). What should I have said? Alex -LDS Q: Patrick's explanation about LDS atrocities is true, but when Patrick talks about Catholic atrocities, he says the docs are false. Why? Felix - Adam and Eve: Why is Adam the one that is charged with Original Sin, when eve is the one that took the fruit first? Anna - Praying for souls in purgatory - I heard somewhere that we can pray to the souls in purgatory for certain things. It didn't sit right with me. Bruce -Friend of mine talks about 'liberal Catholic Church' is that part of the Catholic Church? Wilfred - Q: can you explain in the doxology, 'in the unity of the Holy Spirit'? Patrick - What was your transformational moment where you embraced Catholicism and decided on apologetics?

Patrick takes on a listener who thinks the Catholic Church is a cult, answers questions about confession, helps listeners understand the meaning behind some passages in 1 John and helps listeners discern whether or not to attend a Mormon Festival. Caroline - What does the Church teach on cremation? Susan - If someone has a vision of Mary, should someone do something with that knowledge? Jo Ann - Is group/general confession, okay? What about moving the tabernacle to the left of center in Church? Randy - I think the Catholic Church is a cult - Can you explain why it is not? Peter - Exulted: Jesus frees the souls waiting to get into heaven. It seems glossed over that Jesus freed these souls. Can you give more info about it! Aaron - Went to confession and can't fulfill the penance for over a week or two. would I not go to communion until then? Patrick Wishes Young Thomas a Happy birthday. Rob - 1 John 2:20-27 - The body of Christ can't err. I went to a spiritual warfare conference last week and read the Synod docs. It seems they're based on 1 John 2:27. This seems like a democracy. Therese - can I go to a protestant Easter pageant?

Nancy - If Hell exists why is there so much evil on earth? Do people don't believe hell exists? Mary - Any thoughts about the people that were resurrected and walking around when Jesus died on the Cross? Joseph - How would you encourage a struggling Catholic who feels that the Eucharist is too much the center of the celebration of the Church and not the fruits of the spirit or other parts our faith? Michelle - Matthew 13:55 and 56. It says that Mary had other children. What's your take? John – I estimate that there were 20 million people on the earth by the time Cane killed Abel. Do you agree with that assumption? I have been reading the Church Fathers and interested in coming back to the Church. John - Should we go to confession before Easter if we don’t have any mortal sin on our soul? Nick – How do you respond to someone who asks” Did Jesus really say that?” Lupita - Is it a sin to get divorced even though you are in an abusive relationship?

Sam - Do we have our bodies if we are in Purgatory? Robin - Fundamentals of the Faith: Who is the author? The Fourth Cup: does that sour wine is the fourth cup? https://www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-Faith-Essays-Christian-Apologetics/dp/089870202X Mike - What is Passiontide? Rod - In Revelation, 3 people crying out to God to persecute those who took their blood. But then Jesus says Forgive them for they don’t know what they do. Do we really need to have forgiveness in our hearts? Jan - Wants to go confession before Easter. Confused between moral and venial sins? Maria - Does God remember our sins? Joseph 10-year-old - How can God be everywhere and also be in hell? Stephanie - Your thoughts on Descent into Hell by Charles Williams? Susie - I am recent convert. What my relationship with my priest should be? I feel like my priest is not that friendly towards me and is kind of distant.

E-Frank - Is there a proper way to wear attire during holy week? Email – Had ovarian cancer and as the marital act became painful, my husband turned to prostitutes. Am I obliged to partake in the marital act with him? Veronica in California email – Offered up rosaries for my deceased relatives until I was told in a dream to stop praying for them. What should I do? Robert emails in as a follow up to E-Frank – Don’t let yourself be distracted by how others dress at mass but remember to dress with respect as going to mass is like standing at the foot of the cross. Rose - How does the priest determine penance during confession?

Tim - Young adult friend is interested in Catholicism but he spends a lot of time reading other religions and he doesn’t think there is anything special about Christianity Patrick recommends “Fundamentals of the Faith” by Peter Kreeft Michael - I have two godsons who never got first communion or confirmation. Are they saved? Rachel - Obligations to our children: I have a family member who has been to prison. Do I need to keep my children away from her? Patrick responds to two very different takes on a caller from last week, one who hated it and another who thought it was wonderful Brian – I’m puzzled by your support for the military Charles - Does using real humans in our military serve as a deterrent to war?

Freddie - I'm an immigrant from a communist country. I disagree with some of the callers. They aren't grateful enough for our military. Sharon - I have a son who teaches at West Point. He's doing a great job forming good moral values in our future officers. He's allowed to bring in works by John Henry Newman into the classroom. I'm proud of what he does. Henry - I'm a retired Marine and I was a recruiter. I work with recruits on a weekly basis. Valerie - My sister was Baptized Catholic but she goes to Protestant Church. My sister sent me a litany of things against the Catholic Church - including that we worship a Pagan god using the term, Easter. Jerry - Why is cremation is allowed? Especially in light of yesterday's readings at Mass. When we die, where does the soul go? Maddie - I'm a medical student. When does it become sinful to NOT speak up about certain medical issues, especially transgender issues?

Autism rates in the U.S. are skyrocketing, especially in California Robert - In the Book of Revelations it says that Jesus' kingdom is forever, but it says in 1 Cor 15:24 that He will hand his kingdom over to his Father. Brooke – I have a bad habit of saying the Lord’s name in vain. I do a penance prayer after confession, but I can't remember the name of it. What should I do? Marty – The Six Theaters of War. I think the newest theater of war is the spiritual theory of war. I'm a marine corps combat veteran. Kristen – IN regards to Maddie, a caller from the 2nd hour: I'm a PA - I would say that when she runs into these brief situations, she might take them to prayer to think about what she might say in the future. John Paul - What can Pope Francis do about the German bishops? Denise - The Golden Era Prayer makes up for taking the name of God in vain. Dominic - John 20:17 - when Jesus talk to Mary Magdalene, is Jesus contradicting himself? Cliff - Patriotism: it has been redefined from what it was in the past and now it seems it is all about right beliefs. Autism: there is an increase maybe because there is money to be made as doctors identify autism in kids?

Patrick answers listener questions such as, Is bankruptcy a sin, did Mary crush the head of Satan, do all saints go straight to Heaven and is getting botox a sin? Joe – Bankruptcy: I feel I should have made a better effort to pay my old debts. Charles - What do sacramental and other medals do? Joe - Auxilium Christianorum web site: They look at Mary as crushing the head of Satan. What are your thoughts on this? Eli 7-years-old - Do all saints go straight to Heaven or do some need to go to purgatory? Emily - I don't think your hypothetical example about being a weather girl and needing to use Botox. And I don't think that getting Botox for your husband is a good idea. Mary - Botox: I think it falls under the realm of vanity.

Pope Francis Invites Us to Renew the Consecration of the World to Our Lady https://relevantradio.com/2023/03/pope-francis-invites-us-to-renew-the-consecration-of-the-world-to-our-lady/ Utah becomes first state to try limiting teens' social media access Military services face questioning over recruitment shortfalls Ann Marie - Botox is hideous. People should not do it. Heather - I work at the public library that has immoral things. I helped someone find some witchcraft books. Was that okay? Stephanie - The Pasion of the Christ: Were the people who whipped Jesus smeared with His blood inadvertently saved because they were covered with His blood? Joe - I heard that people who are not Catholic may end up going to heaven. Do they go straight to heaven? Annette 14-years-old - My class began to read a book that had some demonic stuff. What should we do? Angie - What do Christians believe that is not in the bible?

Patrick answers questions such as, are we supposed to forgive others right away or can we take our time, what does the “fear of God” mean, is our military “woke,” and why did God order the slaughter of women and children in the Old Testament? Sandy - Are we supposed to forgive right away or be prudent about forgiving others? Tom - Is there a correlation between the military recruitment numbers going down and the introduction into “wokeness?” Lauren - How do I forgive my Ex-husband who physically abused me? Mike - Military recruiting is down because of a failure to make it a challenge. The slip up of Afghanistan and the infiltration of the woke movement isn’t helping. Jim – If Israel prevents evangelization, would you go preach Christ in that country still? Rachel - Why did God order the slaughter of women and children in the Old Testament? Bertha - What does it mean to have a “fear of God?”

Patrick talks with a man who has not had marital relations with his wife for more than 16 years, including holding hands or even hugs, and offers advice on how to help reignite that flame. Off-duty pilot on Southwest flight steps in to help after pilot becomes ill while flying Patrick comments on how yet another airline pilot, the 4th in two weeks, has had a medical emergency while in the air. This isn’t an isolated event and he questions if the rise of medical emergencies in perfectly healthy young people has links to the COVID vaccines Jackie - A friend who I am visiting is upset that I need a ride to Mass on Sunday when I see her. How do I handle this? Eric – What is the significance of the Sack of Rome. Francis - I suffer from scrupulosity. Do I need to specifically name every sin that I ever did in order to be absolved? Patrick - Spouse has denied me marital relations for 16 years. What should l I do?

Continuing from the 1st hour, listeners call in with their own stories and advice for those marriages where the physical touch is absent Megan - Sounds like Patrick’s (the last caller in the first hour’s) wife is dealing with some trauma and they need to go to counseling separately Carol - I hear that the marital act is uncomfortable for older women, but because of medical intervention men are more sex driven longer. Joe - Can demons tell if we are in the state of grace? Email from Patricia who disagrees with Patrick about the plane that was forced to turn around because another pilot suddenly fell ill during the flight Mary - Should I force my son to go to confession? We don't have altar servers but my husband doesn't want him do it? Patrick reads and responds to the many emails that have come in regarding the caller from the last hour who hasn’t had marital relations, or even a hug, from his wife in 16 years Shirley - Matt 8:21. What does it mean to “let the dead bury their dead?” Logan - What should I do if I need to prescribe medicine to patients that are not in line with Church teaching? Suzanne - I want to talk about the art of flirtation in marriage which seems to have been lost.

Patrick offers advice for married couples; all the little things that goes into a romance are important Dusty - Why are the Catholic 10 Commandments different from the Jewish 10 Commandments? Rachel - How can I help my brother who is a fallen away Catholic discern whether or not to put his kids in Catholic school? Vicki - My daughter was baptized by a priest who was later removed from the priesthood. Is her baptism still valid? Andrea - Why don't priests marry in the Roman Rite but can in other rites? Lia - How can I encourage my daughters friend to look into the Catholic Church if she is showing interest?

Patrick comments on new legislation being proposed in Israel that would send those talking about Jesus to jail Two Knesset members propose legislation to outlaw sharing the Gospel in Israel and send violators to prison – could it become law? US Catholic bishops condemn gender transition procedures in public letter. Document repeatedly cites Pope Francis, who has been an outspoken critic of gender ideology Teresa - could what is happening in Israel be the Anti-Christ? Maggie - Why does it take about 8 years to be a priest when the apostles didn't have formal training? Oscar - Israel laws: You can't take the name of Jesus out from a country Pat - Are “thee” and “thy” the familiar forms and that’s why they are used in prayers? Giovanni 8-years-old - Why is God different in Old Testament than in the New Testament? Suzie - Is the banning on Jesus in Israel because of biblical prophecy?

Limbo, Precious Blood, Lay People Ministering the sick, and Uganda Passes Sweeping New Antigay Legislation Regina - Are Jews going to limbo if they don't believe in baptism? Jennifer – Do we need the Precious Blood and the Body of Christ? Susan - Can a soul be caught between heaven and earth? Teresa - Is the Jewish scripture considered the bible? Theresa 8-years-old – If a baby dies, does he or she grow in heaven? Patty – Can lay people minister to the sick? How can Jesus be hurting in heaven? Uganda Passes Sweeping New Antigay Legislation Rosemary - Did Jesus intend for people to spread His name even though He said “don't tell anyone?”

Government bailouts, asteroids zooming between the Earth and the moon and antigay legislation in Uganda After Giving Them Billions, The US Government Wants To Bail Out Moderna A large asteroid is about to zip between Earth and the moon Stephanie - Legislation in Uganda: the martyrs there were kill because of their opposition to Homosexual activity. Rod - When the bible says that the meek will inherit the earth, is it talking about the New Jerusalem? Patrick uses valerian root to help with occasional bouts of insomnia Todd - Is a baptism valid if a non-Catholic pastor says “you are baptized in the name of…?” Christie - Someone asked about the Indian children being abused and killed in boarding houses. How do I respond to this? Anna - How do I explain to a couple that they can't get married in the church because they are not parishioners? Elvira - Why did Jesus fall three times in the stations when Simon was there to help Him carry it? Matt - Is a Catholic who commits a mortal sin still a Catholic? Gabriella - What is the difference between enabling and being charitble?

Patrick discusses the hostility women are facing from the trans movement and he answers listener questions about how we know that the Eucharist is really Jesus, how to convince my adult child that smoking pot is bad. It’s National Crunchy Taco Day! Tulsi Gabbard – “There is no greater expression of hatred and hostility towards women than to try to erase our existence as a category of people and to minimize us to being a construction of anyone’s imagination.” Richard Dawkins says JK Rowling and others have been "bullied" while standing up for themselves over trans issues. "As a biologist, there are two sexes and that's all there is to it." Josh 12-years-old - How do you know that the Eucharist is really Jesus? Mary Anna – My young adult daughter is smoking weed. How can I address this? Christine - My Catholic brother wants to marry a protestant who has been previously divorced? Sarah - Father-in-law visited us with his girlfriend and they slept together in the same room. What should we tell them regarding this? Anna - What do you think about Bethel Church? My son's wife got him into this Church.