The Patrick Madrid Show

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?

Patrick Answers Your Emails How to make a good confession Did Jesus know the entire story of his life when he was born? My son overdosed and died and his death haunts me Can I go by the Bible alone?

Patrick starts the hour off by reading 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

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?

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

Should a priest deny absolution to a person who is addicted to sex or drugs? My neighborhood in LA has turned into a hellish landscape of homelessness and drugs Can a Catholic have a job as a divorce lawyer? Why doesn’t the clergy teach more about the importance of confession when we sin? Question about self-defense and banning firearms My adult adopted daughter is sexually active. Should we visit her in her new house where she lives with her boyfriend? Are there any companies that exclusively sell modest female clothing?

Patrick responds to an email claiming he is too critical of non-Catholics on his show What is Jesus saying in John 18: “My Kingdom is not of this world?” If our work place has a policy about using preferred pronouns, is it a sin to call someone “they/them?” My 16-year-old says he’s an atheist. What can I do to help him? Is there a 12-step program for depression? Patrick recommends making a spiritual retreat Does God really love us? If so, why does it seem the universe is out to kill us? Patrick talks about the sin of omission in response to an email about a nurse who didn’t speak up when she could have The Devil gets us so focused on the rearview mirror that we are not paying attention to where we are headed.

Is it a sin for a public worker to stock contraceptives in restrooms? It’s not logical to demand scientific proof for the existence of God Listener used to love Fleetwood Mac, but can’t enjoy their music anymore because of Stevie Nick’s pro-abortion stance Listener is on antipsychotic drugs and asks if she can us an IUD to help with depression. Can you be annoyed by people but still be a good Christian? Patrick talks about the importance of having God at the center of your marriage

Noah - Why do some people prepare for the fruits of the Holy Spirit before baptism if that very baptism is what gives them the Holy Spirit? Patrick recommends “Surprised by Truth” Joe - I am debating someone on YouTube about the early Church. It doesn't seem like it is going anywhere. What should I do? Carolyn - There was an openly gay movie that was previewed in the theaters the other day. This was when I was taking my granddaughters to a movie that was rated PG-13. You can't even go to a movie without this being pushed on you. Retailers may let you keep a returned item -- along with the refund Bonnie - I read that you wrote 26 books. Which would you recommend me to read to start off of yours? Patrick recommends “Why Be Catholic” and “Life Lessons: 50 Things I Learned in My First 50 Years” Does Patrick believe in ghosts? Patrick responds to an email related to the gossip topic from earlier in the show Kevin – I’m not offended by Patrick using the words “insane” or “crazy”, but why not just change the word you use? Norman - How can you tell the difference between the false teachers and the true teachers? I used to be Catholic and I see false teachers in both Protestant Churches and Catholic Churches. Why don’t priests in today’s world have the power to heal? Kimberly - What is your opinion on the new earth theory?

Patrick reads and responds to an email where the listener was taken aback by Patrick’s use of the word “insane” Keely – Brave men and women have worked together in the military for years New Pixar movie “Lightyear” tanks at the box office because of left agenda Andrew - My daughter left the Catholic Church and she said she didn't understand why we needed confession. Can you help with this? Rachel 14-years-old - Does God have a soul? Is it bad to say the rosary during mass? Devan - When does talking about someone turn into the sin of gossiping? Patrick shares the Catechism’s instructions on what exactly constitutes “Gossip” Irene - I made a comment on my social media about loving life. But I got a lot of backlash from it. Someone said that unborn babies are parasites. Is that scientific? How do I respond to that?

Andrew – Should Christians impose their morality on non-religious? Bethany - What do you think about the idea of separation of church and state? Rocio - What is the Catholic teaching on getting a tattoo? Dennis - Was the question of personhood brought up in the overturning of Roe v Wade? Gloria - My sister, Maria, called earlier. Is the mass on TV valid even though it is a rebroadcast? Janice - How could God send an evil spirit to Saul? Paul - Who told the disciples that Jesus died on the Cross? Elias - Why do Muslims believe in Mary and Jesus, but Jews don't? Juliana - My sister is using alcohol to cope with her husband's death. How do I protect her daughter, my God Daughter, when her mom is drinking? Anne - You said the public schools teach students to hate this country. I am a teacher and I disagree with you.

Rob - I've been homeless for 10 years and have been making it work well. Albert - I am a truck driver and technically I am homeless because my wife divorced me and I gave her the house so she could raise the kids. I am now back on my feet but still not wanting to buy a house because of the market and my Job as a trucker. Mike - Because of you, I went from being a homeless drug addict to starting my own business and making a career for myself. Michelle - What should I do if someone is not paying rent? I don't want to kick them out but I need to make money from their rent? Alicia - Jordan Peterson posted a message to churches encouraging men to return to church. Mike – You can’t get out of drug addiction alone. You need a sponsor and a spiritual advisor Mike - People who are homeless choose to be there and don't want help. I don't want to enable drug addicts. Terri - I went to confession and had a complete healing from my addiction Brother Sean - I am a religious brother and we work with the homeless on the street.

Patrick starts the show off by reading 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

Patrick Madrid takes on mortal sin, confession, Free Masons, in-valid marriages, homelessness and drug addiction and takes calls from people whose lives were changed because of Relevant Radio Maura - Is there an obligation to the children for the parent to remarry after divorce? Karen - I am interested in being Catholic. How do I make the first step to becoming one? My family was abusive and presented a poor image of the faith but I think the Catholic church is the true Church. Ted - Can people who are struggling with addiction still go to confession? Cecilia - An old friend of mine wants to get back together with me but she makes me upset. Do I need to tell her why I am upset with her? Patrick - How do I get a spiritual director? I’m in AA and I’m looking to come back into the church.

Patrick Answers Your Emails I gave the Dogma of Hell to my son, on your recommendation, and he is very mad at me now and will not talk with me Did the Vatican play a role in hiding Nazis after WWII? Is God merciful and understanding? Do you recommend the show Ozark? Patrick gives a TV show recommendation (and it’s not The Walton’s this time) Why do you hate clowns? Is cremation okay? My friend’s husband of 25 years is cheating and leaving his family. What can I tell my friend?

Patrick Answers Your Emails Is there a good book about getting an annulment? Did Mary die? Can a husband or wife refuse the marital act from their spouse? Did Walt Disney have his body cryogenically frozen? Patrick recommends the Baltimore Catechism to help instruct children in the faith Is it okay for our Church to be rented out to other denominations? Is it okay to give a eulogy at a Catholic Church? Should we use the word “homosexual” instead of “Gay?”

Patrick Answers Your Emails What does “state of grace” mean? How do I let go of a specific mortal sin? If the Church truly followed Jesus, wouldn’t she sell it and give it all to the poor? Can I be spiritual but not religious? Patrick responds to an email saying The Patrick Madrid Show is a joke and that God isn’t real.

Encore Pressentation Patrick starts the show off with the good news that the U.S. Catholic population shows growth Diana - I offended a client and her daughter who is non-binary, by calling her by her proper pronouns. She is no longer a client. What can I do? Julia - Salvation outside the Catholic Church: can spiritual people who are not members of the church be saved? USCCB Catholic Education Chair Speaks Out on ‘Confused Catholic Schools’ Embracing ‘Sinful’ Gender Ideology Report Reveals Sharp Rise in Transgender Young People in the U.S. Julia called back – Do people like Mr. Rogers go to heaven? Lee Ann - My son's daughter is going to confirmation and I would like to give her some information on the faith. Agnes - How do good angels fight the bad angels out of hell without getting hurt?

Encore Presentation Patrick answers listener questions and tackles such topics as: how can we bless our adult Children since they are grown up, what proof do we have that the Catholic Church was founded by Christ, is it a sin to go to a Hindu temple during their holidays, and are Adam and Eve historical or symbolic figures Hundreds of Texas churches seek approval to leave the United Methodist Church Veronica - How can we bless our adult Children since they are grown up? Aaron - What proof do we have that the Catholic Church was founded by Christ? Patrick recommends “The Fathers Know Best” published by Catholic Answers and “The Four Witnesses” by Rod Bennett Cristina Fernandez, Argentina VP, found guilty of fraud Anna - Is it a sin to go to a Hindu temple during their holidays? Victoria - Does God have a gender? If not, why do we call God Him? Terry - If Adam is perfect, perfect body and soul, perfect will, why did he commit original sin? Charges Dropped Against ‘Red Rose Rescue’ Priest Who Counsels Women Against Abortion David - What is happening in America is what was happening in the Soviet Union. Maggie - Mr. Rodgers waited till they would let him talk about God to be on the show. Why do we call Saint Joseph Lord in a prayer during daybreak? Tess - If Adam and Eve are historical or symbolic figures?

Encore Presentation Patrick answers listener questions and tackles such topics as; how did Adam and Eve’s son, Seth, start a family, if Judas was born to betray Christ, how do we not fall in line with Protestants on predestination, and did Matthew and Mark have some passages omitted in the 60s. Tess – How did Adam and Eve’s son, Seth, start a family? Jimmy - You should also mention Leviticus 18:20 when talking about the gay marriage issue. Steve - Elderly parent with 3 children but they have slipped away from the faith. What resources can I give them? Patrick suggests they have them Text PATRICKMADRID to 84576 David – What are your thoughts on the USA fulfilling prophecies about Babylon? Bonnie - Follow up to being saved outside the Church: Romans 10: 9 seems to answer the question of being saved outside the Church. What are your thoughts? Mark - Genesis and Cane and Able: why don't you reference Gen 5: 4 when talking about them? Noah – I feel like I can’t watch movies anymore because there is so much violence and sex everywhere? I don't want to fall into scrupulosity. Bob - If Judas was born to betray Christ, how do we not fall in line with Protestants on predestination? Ray – Did Matthew and Mark have some passages omitted in the 60s.

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Large Catholic families are essential to society Peter – I have 7 brothers and sisters and there was never a boring moment Yolie - When people ask about my large family, I say these are my blessings! Nick - I'm a father of 9 kids: They would say when my wife was pregnant, don't you know that causes that, and I would say, yeah, snoring! Jenny - I was an only child. My parents couldn't have any more kids. But my parents did a good job of raising me. Mary - I was part of a large family. It helps having siblings as we get older. Lisa - I am from a family of 9: My mom always said she wanted a bunch of kids but she didn't realize how much work it would be. Ellen - My husband and I have a large family: People would say “surely you are finished” and we would say “No, we are only half way” Liz - I'm the youngest of 13 and its amazing.

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Ken shares his Christmas message and it’s one of happiness Cade 8-years-old - Does your Guardian angel leave you when you die or move onto another person? Did the people who crucified Jesus go to Hell? Paul – Comment about Iconoclasms

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Emily - Since God doesn't have hands, why do we say things happened by the Hand of God in the bible? Why does Catholic guilt exist? Beth - Where did the Giants come from in the bible? Did the fallen angels have kids with humans? What does the Church teach about prenuptial agreements? Clay - I am becoming Catholic but my wife is not. Do I need to go to Mass every week or can I go with my wife to her Church every other week? Jordon - I just became Catholic also. I have some tips which might help with going to Mass while having a wife who is not Catholic

Patrick shares his thoughts about adult children living with their parents and talks with a listeners who don't all agree with him Ferrari from ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ nabs $337K — and it doesn’t even drive About a third in US say it’s bad that more adults live with parents Mary - We live in a different society than back when we were raised. Many families are broken; we should not be so judging about people who need their parents. Melissa - I think tough love is good. I am preparing a mission statement for our family, how can we discern this? Rosie - I have adult kids at home and they have been a blessing.

Patrick continues the conversation about adults living at home by answering emails and taking listener comments and questions Kidults are the biggest sales driver for the toy industry Kaylee - I moved out at 18 and have lived on my own ever since. It was really good that my mom kicked me out. Mary - What does the “king” mean when we are baptized as priest, prophet and king? Nick - What is the correct way to do a Chaplet and Novena, and what purpose do they serve? Adam - What is the name of the book about how music can effect someone? It’s called, “Music and Morals: A Theological Appraisal of the Moral and Psychological Effects of Music” by Bail Cole Kristy - What is the unforgivable sin in the bible? Tommy - The annunciation readings: Why is He called Emmanuel in the Old Testament but Jesus in the New? Deb - Did Saint Ann ever get a chance to meet Jesus? Rod - Can you refer to the Son as the Father in the Trinity or vice versa?

What happens when Patrick responds to questions from Richard Dawkins that non-believers think are impossible to answer. Hint: Patrick answers all of them. Chris - Did God the Father have the option to not beget Jesus? Maria - We are having my mom's wake tomorrow. If her burial needs to be delayed because of weather, can she be cremated? Nick - We were made body and soul so we should worship God in music and dance. There is some music that is not good that I can't listen to anymore since converting. We started a program called the Search that helps to evangelize Rita - Book of Daily Prayers to save America . Is this good or something I should not engage with? Irene - Why do people write X-mas? Where in the bible does it talk about the Lord loving a joyful noise? Andy - Jesus exhorted his followers to make disciples of all nations. So since not every nation is Catholic have we failed Jesus? Angela - I disagree with you.

Patrick shares news of the day from a Catholic perspective and answers listener questions on a variety of topics Magnitude 6.4 earthquake hits Northern California coast. 'That was a big one' New study shows what happens when we flush a lidless toilet Live Action Audio: Pro-Choice Bosses: A Generous Offer to Pregnant Employees Two people were indicted for allegedly hacking into Ring doorbell cameras, calling in fake emergencies, then streaming the police response from the cameras on social media. Patrick shares and responds to an email from a gentleman who went to confession and had a feeling of relief and that something left his body Francesca – Can you help me better understand the Jewish religion? Patrick recommends “Fundamentals of the Faith: Essays in Christian Apologetics” by Peter Kreeft Neil - Can cremated remains be at the funeral Mass. Is it right for someone choose their own music and reading for their funeral Mass? Barbara - I was given an annulment by Bishop McCarrick who was later laicized. Is my annulment still valid? Chris - Should a woman who is a victim of rape, and has an abortion, be able to receive communion?

Patrick answers listener questions about if we should kneel or bow when receiving communion, do prayers from years ago still count, is praying the same prayer over and over again nagging God, did Christians “borrow” pagan traditions, and is self-harm a venial or mortal sin? Mark - Why was Thomas called the twin? Why did the they call Him Jesus instead of Emanuel? Adriana - Should we kneel or bow when receiving communion? Tony – Do my prayers from years ago still count and is it nagging to keep praying the same prayers? David - We seem to mix Pagan traditions with Christian beliefs during Christmas. Is that okay? Judy - I heard in the Eastern Church about the feast of Adam and Eve. why was it dropped in the Western Church? Jen - Is self-harm a venial or mortal sin? Paul - If someone plans to go to confession but then dies before they can go, what happens to their soul? Elalis - God can perform miracles but God also respects our free will. Can He do a miracle even if that person doesn't want it to happen?

Patrick shares news of the day from a Catholic perspective and answers listener questions on a variety of topics, such as how to explain the Catholic faith is the one true faith and why don’t we say the entire Our Father during the Rosary Travel chaos is expected across the US as winter weather worsens Queensland Police Minister Mark Ryan addressing media after a shooting says the Saint Michael the Archangel prayer Social credit introduced to access the internet, via your digital ID Esmeralda - My 11-year-old has friends who are non-Catholic. How do I explain to my daughter that the Catholic Faith is the true faith? Look for opportunities to have experiences where you can help and be there for older people. It will help you be a better follower of Jesus. Tina - We should talk to God as if to a friend. Even if you are praying the same thing for years. Don - I can't name a government that has been around for more than 300 years, but the Church has been around for 2000 years because it was made by God. Chloe – Why don’t we say the entire Our Father during the Rosary?

Fr. Frank Pavone has been removed from the priesthood Leo - Family member left the faith and doesn't believe in the Eucharist because Christ said He had to leave for the spirit to come Jose - Can I sponsor a non-Catholic group in College? Bill - It seems like whenever we have someone who speaks out about life is removed by the bishops E-Frank - What is the difference between Christmas and Epiphany? I don't understand why we celebrate the epiphany. Lori - My son was brought up Catholic but is thinking of leaving the Church. What can I do to bring him

Patrick shares that he knows that Frank Povone was a tireless worker for the pro-life movement, and that there are some priests who are actively undermining the Churches teaching on moral issues who are not disciplined, but we must remember that a priest must be obedient to his Bishop or religious superior and Patrick uses the story of what happened to St. Padre Pio as an example Japan Reverses Course, Announces Largest Military Buildup Since WWII Amid Rising China Threat Kevin - What is the Church's position on Saint Lazarus from the bible? Steve - Can I read bibles that have commentaries from a Baptist Preacher? Also, I read in the Catechism that other religions that seek God will find him. Why is that? Bob - Why in Matthew do they have the genealogy from Abraham to Joseph when Joseph was not His biological Father? Janice - What is the book about and allegory God drawing people to himself? Patrick recommends “He and I” by Gabrielle Bossis Michael - Friend of mine died from suicide. People are saying that God has him but I don't know if I believe that. George - Father Frank: This shows a lot of weakness on the bishops with the Roe V Wade announcements. It makes me question where the Bishops stand on Pro Life issues. Patrick shares with George that he knows that Frank Povone was a tireless worker for the pro-life movement, and that there are some priests who are actively undermining the Churches teaching on moral issues who are not disciplined, but we must remember that a priest must be obedient to his Bishop or religious superior and Patrick uses the story of what happened to St. Padre Pio as an example

Patrick answers listener questions about vows of obedience, how would Joseph divorcing Mary protect her, how can we tell when Jesus is speaking literally or metaphorically, is Frank Pavone still a deacon, and is it okay to distance yourself from abusive family members Father John - What do you think the difference is between a vow of obedience by religious order priest and a promise of obedience by a diocesan priest? Scott - How would Joseph divorcing Mary protect her? Juliet - Why did the prophet say His name would be Emanuel but we call him Jesus? Matt - How do you know when Jesus is speaking literally or metaphorically? Rhianna - My husband's family is verbally abusive. Is it okay for me to distance myself from them? Mike - Is Frank Pavone still a deacon? Sylvia - A friend left the Catholic Church for the Apostolic Pentecostal religion. How can I bring them back? Maria – Where does a baby go if they died unbaptized?

What’s a good Catholic resource for young adults, can you explain the opening to the Gospel of John, can one be blasphemous to Our Lady, and is it okay for no one to be present during the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament? Senate passes defense bill rescinding COVID vaccine mandate Hippopotamus eats child whole and spits him out. The kid is just fine and went home after getting a rabies shot Adam – Asks for a Catholic resource or book recommendation for his 24-year-old daughter Al - Can you explain the opening to the Gospel of John? Todd - Correlation between Genesis 3:16 and the woman in Revelation crying in labor pains. How do we explain this with Mary being sinless? Linda - Someone I know has a pic of their deceased dog on a candle wearing the veil of our blessed mother. Is that okay? Is it okay for no one to be present during the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament? Can someone who is not Catholic receive communion? Kathleen - What are your thoughts on embryo adoption?

Why do people say “I’m a recovering Catholic,” does Satan hate the Jews, if a woman can’t have kids normally does the Church allow IVF, and how best to explain to a non-Catholic that Mary was sinless Parents of Loudoun County student raped in restroom 'vindicated' by indictments Patricia - Mass on the second Sunday of Advent, there was a baptism that seemed to be more important that the celebration of advent. I didn't like it. What are your thoughts? Pam – Why do people say “I’m a recovering Catholic?” People never say “I’m a recovering Jew, or I’m a recovering Mormon” Email – Does Satan hate the Jews? Shauna – I love hearing children at Mass Aaron - If a woman can't have kids normally does the Church allow IVF? Roy - What is the Churches teaching on using meds to induce ovulation to try to get pregnant? Andy - Mary being sinless came up while talking with my non-Catholic mother-in-law. How do I respond to her about this?

Can non-Catholics can be saved, can Catholics who fall away from the Church be saved, can ex-Catholics be saved, and how can I get through Christmas without arguing with my atheist family Mike - Do you think non-Catholics can be saved? Megan - Do I need to go to Mass again if I take the kids out for the Gospel? Frank - Can Catholics who fall away from the Church be saved? Jeff – How can I respond to my Muslim friend who thinks that the two accounts of Judas' death proves that Christianity is proven false. Michael – My family has left the church. Can they still be saved? Maria Christina – I see children being taken away for the Gospel during Mass. Patrick - Can you explain the Romans 5 verse “where sin abounds grace abounds the more?” Elizabeth - Some of my family are atheists. How can we get through the holidays without conflict?