The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers listener questions about pianos and guitars at Mass, how long did he consider being a priest, does abstinence during Lent also apply to having sexual relations, and how do we get rid of the effects of our sins? Dan – How and why did the piano make its debut at Mass? Sr. Darlene – Is there a book for a Buddhist who is interested in Catholicism? Patrick recommends “Fundamentals of the Faith: Essays in Christian Apologetics” by Peter Kreeft Rick – How long did Patrick Madrid consider being a priest? How and when did you know the Priesthood wasn’t for you? Dan - Does abstinence during Lent also apply to not having sexual relations? Patsy – Is the book “23 minutes in Hell” a good book to read? Patrick recommends “The Dogma of Hell” instead. Joseph - How do you work out the problem about the Filioque (Latin: “and from the Son”) between the catholic and orthodox church? Deborah - When we go to confession and do our penance we are absolved of our sins. However, the effects of the sins are still with us. How do I get rid of the effects of my sins? Are there any resources to learn about the new heaven and new earth?

Patrick answers listener questions about the tradition of putting ashes on the forehead, why didn’t we learn more about apologetics when we were young, is it okay to drink bone broth during Fridays, why shouldn’t Catholics get involved with Reiki or astrology, and is it moral to charge interest on a loan? Carl - How many people really know about the Catechism of the Catholic Church? I didn't hear about it before hearing you talk about it on Relevant Radio. John - Why do we follow tradition of putting ashes on the forehead, especially when other Christians see them? I felt a needed to defend why we do it, but couldn’t give a good answer. Ronald - Why didn’t the Catholic Church or Catholic schools not teach us about apologetics of Catholicism? I’ve learned all the important stuff from Relevant Radio. Patrick recommends his book, “How to do Apologetics” Christina - Bone broth helps you with fasting. Is it permissible to drink it on Fridays? Harry - It is ok to sprinkle ashes on the head instead of making the sign of the cross? Stacey - How do the effects of our sins compare to indulgences and the Doors of Mercy? Anne - Am I committing a sin if I watch a movie that takes the Lord's name in vain? Thomas - What is the morality of charging interests on a loan? Bob - Why shouldn't Catholics get involved with astrology or Reiki?

Patrick answers listener questions about plenary indulgences, what do Muslims believe, is it okay to defend yourself or fight back when someone is attacking you, is the Holy Spirit imposed at Baptism, and what is the difference between justice and vengeance? Phillip - Can I receive a Plenary Indulgence for saying the rosary over the phone or over the radio? Deborah - What do Muslims believe based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church? Joseph - Dying of cancer and I want to get right with God. Help! Luke 10-years-old - Is it bad to fight back or defend yourself if someone tries to hit you? Sandra - How could Adam and Eve’s kids marry each other and have children and how was this considered to be ok? Jim – Do we receive the Holy Spirit at Baptism? Monty - What is the difference between justice and revenge? Patricia – My priest is not doing the creed at mass. Is it still a valid Mass? Lauri – Is it okay that we have a Risen Christ in our Church instead of Crucified Christ?

Patrick shares a story about his experience with almost flying in a private airplane, talks about the difference between the Eastern and Western Churches and answers emails about how to observe Sundays in Lent. Pilot thought co-pilot who died in cockpit was joking – BBC Teresa - What is difference between Eastern orthodox and roman rite? A friend is thinking about converting Jax 8-years-old - Why does the angel of death listen to God at the Passover? Peter - In RCIA- Does my wife's previous marriage need to be annulled before I can become Catholic? Patrick reads an email asking about fasting on Sundays during Lent John - How to differentiate helping someone and enabling someone? Patrick answers an email about Pius customs of the Church.

Patrick helps a new listener navigate marital issues and answers questions about who can give blessings. Answers young callers questions about whether or not Mary came before Jesus, how to dispose of a crucifix and is the devil happy. Cecilia - Mom left her first husband because of abuse and got remarried- can she receive communion? Donald - Wife filed for divorce and not sure what to do next? Maria - What authority do parents have to bless their children? Charles - Who came first God or Mary? Carmen - follow up-I say God Bless you to everyone-co-worker was an Satanist- Was that phrase a way of protection for me? Mike - How to properly dispose of crucifix that is broken? Kerry - First penance for RCIA- how can I explain it to them? Joe - Is the devil happy?

Patrick answers the question of how often you should get your house blessed, talks with a caller about the annulment process in the Church, whether a Catholic should attend a non-Catholic church and how to talk with loved ones about homosexuality. Email from Anna - How often you should get your home blessed? Sean - Sister in law atheist who is interested in spirituality Barbara - Why is it difficult to get annulment and where do we get figures for success rate? Richard - I am a Catholic attending both catholic and evangelical mass - is that a sin? Sheryl - In RCIA- Can you explain the immaculate conception? How did Mary's parents accomplish that? Mary Beth - How do we accept someone who has come out as gay? Irene - Why is it immature faith to have emotions?

Patrick discusses fasting and Lent this Ash Wednesday and answers questions about the Catholic Bible versus the Protestant Bible, offers guidance for a listener who wants to come back into the faith but is not sure how. Patrick talks about lent and the discipline of fasting, abstinence, and penitential times in the season of the Church. Aaron - Why are some chapters in Catholic Bible longer or shorter than that in Protestant Bible? Alonso - Heard from interview on Drew's show that French revolution tried to tear down church and state just like woke mob today- what is your take? Molly - Book recommendation of church fathers for someone who is away from the church? Norma - Trying to come back to the faith but i am not sure i am doing it right. advice?

Patrick answers questions where to start when trying to follow God, if Christians celebrated Jewish holidays, why God created us in a world where we would experience hardships and the justice of God versus the justice of human beings. Stacy - How do you start following God now that I am an adult with a kid? Wendy - When did Christianity stop celebrating Jewish holidays? Jean - Hard time reconciling the fact that God created us knowing all what is going to happen, that we will be sinful and some of us will not be going to heaven. Clint - How God's justice actually works compared to human justice? Amy - Need guidance. Trying to find a good path back to the Church. Where do I start? What Book should I read beside of the Bible? Doesn’t feel comfortable in her parish.

Patrick gives guidance to a caller wanting to come back into the Catholic Church, helps parse out the argument of God’s existence, different churches that say they are Catholic but are not and recommends material for a 16-year-old wanting to learn more about the Bible. Amy (Continued) - Needs guidance. Trying to find a good path back to the Church. Where do I start? What Book should I read beside of the Bible? Doesn’t feel comfortable in her parish. Andrew - His brother challenged some ideas of Christianity. Who created God? Wondering if his response to his brother was valid. Why God would have created the devil if the devil used freewill to go against God? Benson - Catholic Churches that are not Catholic. How do these churches label themselves as Catholic if they are not? Mike - He has become really fervent after coming back to the church but not his wife and kids. What can he do? Cynthia - At a bible study group someone said Even though God is all knowing, God didn't know what Adam was going to do in the Garden of Eden. Is this true? or how to rebottle that comment? Marline - Recommendation for a bible for her 16-year-old daughter. Have you talked about the Protestant Revival at a University in Kentucky? Jake - Guidance on restitution being made to the owner and obedience to one's confessor.

Patrick shares an update on the murder of bishop David O’Connell, discusses why there isn’t a Gospel of Peter in the Bible, answers questions about what is necessary to have a valid baptism and the biblical bases for the teaching of purgatory. Patrick gives an update on the murder of Bishop David O’Connell Patrick Reads email from Ken about why there is no Gospel according to Peter Marteen - Why are there confusing terms in Catholicism like Pope and Papal and how can we make this easier for us and others to understand? Michael - Was my Catholic Baptism valid? a lady said i had to be submerged Eric - Where is purgatory in the Bible? What does the Church teach on this? Joe - How do we know if someone is going to purgatory? Raul -what was Constantine’s role in Council of Nicaea?

Patrick helps callers understand last Sunday’s Gospel, answers questions about fasting, especially as we are coming up on the season of Lent and answers whether or not Catholics can go to communion services from non-denominational churches. Patrick gives a shout out to Kip for spreading the word about the Patrick Madrid Show David - Last Sunday Gospel- loving your neighbor- advice on how I can do this with my neighbor who is harassing me. Sherrie - If a person already is fasting, should they add in Ash Wednesday and Fridays in lent? Rod - Was 'this is my body this is my blood' symbolic at the last supper since Jesus hadn’t died yet? Patrick shares Netflix crack down on account sharing. Joe - Was the Baptism of John the Baptist the same as what Jesus proscribed in great commission? Eric - What is best way to fast that will please God? Charlotte - What is your take on the sign of peace at mass? i find it distracting. Betty - In Bible Study of nondenominational who want to do a communion service, what should i tell them? Pat - What is the time frame of going to confession to attain an indulgence? Kathleen - At funeral we acclaimed the deceased as if he was saint. Is this right?

Patrick tackles an insightful question from a young listener regarding whether or not God told Samson to lie, shares his thoughts on whether or not a someone can enter the convent later on in life and helps callers understand legal and sacramental marriage. Mary Ellen - Physical and emotionally draining situation- how can i turn the other cheek? David - Worried for my salvation-baptized but not sure if it worked Adam 9-years-old - God tells Samson to lie but aren't we supposed to tell the truth? Samantha - Asbury college Revival- What are your thoughts on this college campus event? Brooke - Can you join a convent if your kids are grown, and your husband has passed? Edmond - Was Jesus body limited by space and time while he was on Earth? Priest in Australia blessed gay marriage? Do you know what happened with him? Albert - I am a widow and dating a widow. Not sure if it's a good idea because we would lose benefits. Can we get married in church but not state?

Patrick Mourns the loss of Bishop David O’Connell, shares a powerful prayer by Saint John Henry Newman, answers questions about the addictive nature of Pornography and speaks with a convert to the faith who found Christ in the military. Slaying of beloved L.A. bishop brings disbelief, mourning - Los Angeles Times Patrick Shares a prayer from John Henry Newman Aaron - Quote from Father Radcliffe. How some members of the Catholic Church are for homosexuality when the Pope and the Church is against it? Rich - Is it a valid comparison the old testament with the northern and southern tribes of Israel and the the current division in Christianity. Carol - Comment about pornography is not an addiction like drugs or alcohol, it is a lot to it. It is something willingly done. Josh – shares is testimony on coming into the Catholic Faith. And askes did St Joseph have family and kids before marrying Mother Mary?

Patrick tackles questions about Genesis, fasting on Fridays and Saints when it comes to choosing a good name for your baby. A listener calls in to share her testimony with her journey from drugs and addiction to the Church and the power of Confession. Patrick Reads an email from a psychologist who agrees with Pornography being an addiction. Theodore 6-years-old – Asked a deep question for Patrick…with the help of his mom. Tony - What is the church's view on the sin that Adam and Eve committed? Was it a sexual sin or was it about the fruit that they ate? Adam - Creation in Genesis 1:1-2, What is the sequence of creation? In the verse in seems the water was there before the light. Peter - Question from Patrick's InQUIZition Book, Page 25 answer to #9. Eating fish on Fridays. Is it all through lent or the rest of the year? Marie - Her husband is protestant: If the Eucharist is dropped, why it can't be unconsecrated by God immediately? Michael - About the second coming of Christ that it won't happen until the conversion of Jews. Is this dogma? Terrie - Testimony, 14 years of drug addiction. Got out of addiction through confession. Rose – If you don’t name your kids with anything other than saint names then how can you have new saint names in the future? Hector - Planning to get married, girlfriend ex-Catholic- advice on convincing her to get married in church.

Patrick gives advice on how to help your spouse back into the Catholic Church, helps an 8th grader with ideas on how to argue against abortion in a paper she needs to write for a pro-choice teacher and gives the Churches recommendations how to handle the tragedy of a miscarriage. Hector (continued) - Planning to get married, girlfriend ex-Catholic- advice on convincing her to get married in church. Gabriel 10-years-old - Do dinosaurs actually exist? Isabelle – in 8th grade and writing a paper about abortion: Is there a way to explain why abortion should be illegal to non-religious people? Mark - Question about the mystic Luisa Piccarreta, some are advancing her cause of beatification but Church says we should wait for the interpretation of her writings. What is your take on her? Patrick Answers an email about what is the proper protocol in the Church in the event of a miscarriage? Patrick - New Catholic and struggling with adoration of Mary and saints- any suggestion to help me?

Patrick answers questions about the intercession of saints, how to grow a more personal relationship with Christ, if God created everything that was good why did He create hell, and is it okay to have a Masonic ritual in a Catholic Church? Rick – I don't agree with the advice a priest gave my son. The son got kicked out of seminary, he was involved in pornography, and is now at a rehab Catholic center and wants to move into an apartment with female and male friends. Aaron - How does the intercessors of the Saints work? Do the Saints go to Jesus, then Jesus to the Father? Emily – How can I grow in a personal relationship with Christ? Patrick recommends “My Daily Bread” by Fr. Anthony Paone Amy - If God created everything that was good, how did hell come into place? Al – There was a Masonic female ritual prior to a funeral Mass in the church. Is that ok? Barbara - What is the name of the free drug/alcohol rehab center in Florida? Patrick recommends www.hopereborn.org Terra - My children are being baptized next month, and my Protestant pastor brother is refusing to go.

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?