The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick Tackles the question of Predestination and our ability to exercise free will along with inquiries about baptism, the other sacraments and if Priests can administer them while in the state of sin. Patrick answers an email from Jose Scott - Does God control every event in our lives and the world? David - I would like to give my opinion on the free will of humans. I believe the bible helps prove that humans have free will. Email from Juan – Forgiveness of sins. Lisa - Was baptized in Protestant church, Can I receive rest of the sacraments in Catholic Church? Patrick - My mom is constantly using OMG - is this against the commandment? Kevin - Was baptized in Protestant church, Can I receive rest of the sacraments in Catholic Church? Jim - General confession - is that okay? Emilio - If priests commit a sin can he give a blessing? Nancy - follow up - i heard that general confession is integral to St. Ignatius and preparing for confession Matthew - Is it a mortal sin to not 'make the ball into the basket' so to speak when it comes to marital intimacy?

Patrick Covers Catholic Teaching on properly conducting the marital act for couples, the importance of Marriage in the Catholic Church, and encourages us to pray for souls who have passed away through suicide. Matthew (Continued) - Is it a mortal sin to not 'make the ball into the basket' so to speak when it comes to marital intimacy? Evette - My daughter in college was given an ultimatum by her boyfriend to either date him or not be catholic - she took your advice and gave him the boot and is doing great. Thanks for all the advice!! James - How to explain to Catholic who get married outside the Church that they need to have that blessed? What can I use from the bible or catechism? Nancy - Is it wrong to pray for someone who has dies by suicide? Jince - What is the difference between last rites and apostolic pardon? Patrick reads email from Patricia Patrick reads article - Is God punishing the United States of America?

Patrick gives his thoughts on and talks with callers about an article focused on God punishing America because of its moral failings, discusses literature on Purgatory and visits the prophecies at Fatima and the warnings which came from Mary. Patrick reads article (Continue) - Is God punishing the United States of America? Lorraine - Follow up on article - God doesn't consciously punishing but allowing natural consequences to happen William - follow up on article - it seems disingenuous and I don't think we can trust it. Anthony – Its not just America but the whole world is being punished - revelation and Pope Leo say so Jessica - Breakdown of family is a big reason for the issues we have Janine - we turned our backs on God and this is what happens John - Sins are at the root cause of this and our country is calling it a 'right'. Repent and God can turn it around Edith - What can we do about the division in our church. there are changes. not sure what I can do? Bogean - Do you know about the book 'Get us out of here' about purgatory Rose – we need to be sensitive to people who have family that committed suicide Dave - Old Testament prophets are always warning repentance and we are still seeing that in today's world - we need to repent Betty - Jesus gave this warning to St. Faustina - we should heed this

Patrick shares a true story of the time when an ex-Catholic woman scolded him about the Catholic Church, but eventually revealed the true reasons why she hated the Church. In a fantastic twist, that conversation that Patrick thought had ended in a complete disaster turned out to be the very thing she needed and resulted in her returning to her faith.

Patrick takes calls about student loan forgiveness Steve - Why is everyone upset about student loan forgiveness? Is there a moral reason? Patrick responds to an email from a mom who is distraught that her adult son is in a relationship that has pulled him away from the faith Joe - I work in a college and loan forgiveness raises the price of education and future loan debt. Scott - Government backed loans are the reason tuition and colleges had to be bigger to compete and that raised tuition Albert - My wife and I did not put 'to death do us part' in our vows. She passed away, are we still married? Teresa - It was difficult but we worked hard and paid off our loans for school. We are not jealous, but responsible. Maryanne - Is it a sin to wish you were already in heaven? Bo – Asking for guidance on entering the catholic faith

Patrick answers listener’s questions such as, what does a blessing do to an object, are there miracles or apparitions in other religions, and he shares the three activities that are the most beneficial for living a long life Rich – The term “Mighty God” shouldn’t be in the bible Fred – Do other religions talk about miracles or apparitions? Jacob – What does a blessing do to an object? Patrick shares 3 activities that are the most beneficial for a living a long life CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen Admits Masking Stunted Her Toddler’s Social Development Tim - Conflicted as a public school teacher with many issues and ideologies that I am being asked to have on my classroom. Should I quit or stick it out? Rita - Is “Surprised by Truth” available as an audiobook? Patrick recommends “The Hidden Manna” by James T. O'Connor Larry – I often say, “ You can't practice Christianity without Catholicism because of the bible.” Is that a good argument?

Patrick answers listener questions such as; what is the difference between paradise and heaven; is makeup evil; and can I go to my daughter’s non-Catholic wedding Joe - What is the difference between paradise and heaven? Tom - What is the difference in whether Jesus had two natures in Church history? Steve - What can I do when my bishop is allowing for gay marriages to be blessed by priests? Am I misunderstanding this? Rachel – Is there a mystic understanding of cosmetics and their proper use? Can this be connected to mortal sin? Roger – Thank you, Patrick. I went to confession after calling into the show last time. Pat – My daughter’s wedding is this weekend and it’s not a catholic wedding. Can I go? Misty - Do you have a book for dads in a small group?

Caller Tony challenges Patrick to explain why Jesus “never spoke about abortion and homosexual activity in the Bible,” claiming that He would have done so if they were really sinful. Patrick explains how Jesus actually *did* teach forcefully on those issues.

In response to Jessica, a Catholic college student attending a protestant college in Chicago, is concerned about the state of faith saying that scripture is the “supreme authority.” Patrick explains how that can be understood in a thoroughly Catholic way so that she can agree to it, and he offers background on the Protestant error of Sola Scriptura and gives practical advice on how to refute it.

Patrick answers listener questions about The Church Fathers, Guardian Angels, and scrupulosity, Mary – If Walmart is supporting abortions and paying for travel, should we still shop there? James - Is there a book called 'The Church Fathers?' Patrick recommends “When the Church was Young” by Marcellino D'Ambrosio and “The Four Witnesses” by Rod Bennett Anita - Question about talking the Lord's name in vain and then being sorry. Is that still mortal sin? Eileen - Can you ask your guardian angel to talk to other guardian angels? What happens to them after we pass away? Kristina - As a caregiver, I meditate on sorrowful mysteries and it helped me to be a better caregiver to my parents Barbara - I am scrupulous and want to know how sinful that is?

Patrick answers listener questions about IVF, student loan forgiveness, Catholic art, preserving in prayer, annulments, and if Satan interacts with our dreams My husband and I used IVF before we learned it was against Church teaching. We have frozen embryos. What should we do? Cory - Is it ethical to take the student loan debt forgiveness if you have the money to pay for it? Is it a sin to have Catholic art in your home but you don’t have reverence for it? George - How long should I persevere in prayer? Do you have any advice for people who feel miserable and stuck in their job? Mike - I was Baptized as an adult but never received the sacraments. Can I receive communion? Patrick recommends “Annulments & the Catholic Church: Straight Answers to Tough Questions” by Ed Peters Liz - Is my guardian angel able to intercede for me to God? Danielle - How do I know if my guardian angels is sending me a sign? Kevin - Does Satan interact with our dreams? Maricela - What year do we assign as the start of the Catholic church? Dusty - Why was Jesus born when he was instead of a different time or place?

Caller Nancy argues with Patrick asking why Catholics need to attend Mass repeatedly if Jesus died once and for all for our sins. Patrick shares that it is not only faith needed for salvation.

Patrick answers listener questions about genuflecting, what will Heaven be like, what is redemptive suffering, and which is the most accurate translation of the bible. Should I genuflect towards the tabernacle or the altar? Chase 11-years-old - What will heaven be like? Patrick recommends “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Heaven” by Peter Kreeft Kris - Please explain redemptive suffering? Patrick recommends reading anything by Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange Britney - What is the most accurate translation of the bible? Vic - Why did the Armenians separate from the Catholic Church? Patrick recommends “Ending the Byzantine Greek Schism” by James Likoudis Eric – There is evidence of evil activities taking place on some recently purchased property. Can I have property blessed? Dimas – Why is it so important to mention that Jesus wrote in the sand? Lauren - Can we be Godparents to a child whose parents aren't regularly attending mass?

Patrick answers listener questions about purgatory, resurrection, holy water, how to remove demonic items in your house, and he gives recommendations for those struggling with pornography. Jim - How long does Purgatory last? Does the resurrection literally mean we will rise from the dead? Paul - Someone told me that there was holy water left behind in a car rental. I am bringing it to a priest. If it is blessed, does it need to be blessed again? Kris - My daughter inherited some land. There was a lot of demonic items in the house. What should she do? Email question: Which non-Catholic church is the closest to being like a Catholic church? Email question: My son and close friend have taken up using Tarot Cards. What can I say to them? Anna - Do you think a stay at home mom should have to baby sit other children? Joseph - Can you recommend a book for someone struggling with pornography? Patrick recommends dads.org and the book “Breaking Free”

Patrick answers listener questions about mass intentions, transubstantiation, attending non-Catholic weddings, and if you can be baptized in the ocean. Ursula - Can I go to a marriage if my Godchild married a Muslim? Connie - My son is married outside of the church. Is it a sin to acknowledge their marriage? Patrick - I thought that the England church believes in the true presence but not Transubstantiation. Is that true? Tim - A priest is receiving multiple mass intentions for one mass. Is that okay? Tim - Can you be baptized in the ocean? Eva - How can I connect with my 17-year-old grandson who I am taking care of? Susan - Do I need to have indulgences to be a good Catholic? Noah - Is the host consecrated multiple times since it is put back in the tabernacle and taken out for mass each Sunday? Caesar 11-years-old - Do I need to spread the Gospel? Janet – Gives a shout out to her Catholic school teachers

Caller Mary asks Patrick a question that we've all wondered about the answer to.

Patrick gave a detailed explanation to Britney, who is a churchless evangelical protestant who is considering becoming Catholic. He explains two major areas of Mormon doctrinal error that she needs to avoid. Patrick answers a question about Mary’s perpetual virginity and why she chooses to get married Victoria – My children feel rejected by their Catholic school. What can I do? Charlie - I take communion to the sick. I used to get a blessing before taking it to the people but now the priest is telling me to wait till after mass to take it to the sick. What is the proper way to do it? Rodney - What do I do with the ashes of my dad who was not religious? Britney - What do Mormon’s believe? Patrick responds to an email trying to call out the Pope for granting President Biden a pass for his stance on abortion Gil - Why does it say 'Until' she gave birth to her son in the bible. Wouldn't that make her not a virgin?

Patrick gives advice to a dad whose son just found out his new job is working exclusively with aborted fetal stem cells. David - My son just got a job at a lab where they are working on cell lines from aborted fetuses. Should he leave his Job? Mike - A week ago we debated about vaccines. Right now you are telling someone to quit his job because of fetal cells. What is the difference? Andrea - Does free will mean that God gave us the right to choose sin? Mark – How can you tell someone to take the vaccine on one hand and tell them to quit a job that works with fetal cells on the other? Nancy - What is your opinion on women lectors in the Mass? Jennifer - What is the Church teaching on mediums who practice? Suzanne - Can I go to a wedding that won't be held in a Church? Denny - How does the church classify abortions from miscarriages? Robert - When did the Presentation of Our Lord happen?

Patrick gives advice to a woman who is witnessing demonic activity at her work. He also explains the difference between venal and mortal sins and what’s the primary job of the Holy Spirit. Mary – All the lay ministers at our Church handle communion differently. What should we do? John - Did the parents of Mary realize that she was to be the mother of God before it happened? John - Are children more likely to see spirits? Bob - Can a dream ever be sinful? Mark - What is the difference on venal sins and mortal sins? Steffen - What is the main job of the Holy Spirit? Mandi - I have been Catholic for a year now. My in-laws are dispensationalists. Does the church say they can be saved? Veronica - You guys are so awesome! I work in a prison; I don't believe in Spirits or Ghosts but we heard some banging but I know that no one was there. What do you make of it? Mary - My friends became born again Christians and got baptized. How does that effect their baptism as babies in the Catholic Church? Skip - Is excommunication just a more formal church acknowledgement of mortal sin?

Kids ask the best questions! Young David asks Patrick if people who do not believe in God can still go to Heaven. Patrick's answer may surprise you.

Patrick gives an update on Russia’s war with Ukraine and answers listener questions such as does God forget our sins after he forgives us and why does the Vatican use art that doesn’t reflect the true and beautiful nature of the faith? Tom – Why doesn’t the USCCB speak out more against same sex marriage? Sam - What does Philippians 4:13 mean? Beth – Does God forget our sins after he forgives us? Joseph - Who wrote Maccabees? How do I talk with a friend who fell away from the Church about this book? Richard - Regarding your response to not speaking out about an issue like gay marriage and abortion. I think silence is approval, so we should speak out. Kirsten - My brother fell away from the church. He said that the Vatican was in the shape of a serpent. Why is that? Patrick addresses some of the terrible art choices at the Vatican Why does God allow evil in the world and good people to suffer?

Patrick answers Pam’s question “What does ‘Offering up my suffering up to the Lord’ mean”? Ken - Regarding the Pope Paul sixth audience center: I think it is deceptive. They are using a fish eye lens, so I don’t think a snake. Raphy 11-year-old - Why doesn't God just show himself to people who are losing their faith in Him? Jennifer - Will your sins be known in purgatory as they will be in Heaven? Are there any sins that are so grave that you would automatically go to purgatory? Jose - My daughter's boyfriend isn't Catholic and sent me a video 'Why I can't be a Roman Catholic' by Mike Winger. How can I respond to people who say this? Paul - Should I tell people that In Vitro Fertilization is against Church teaching?

Patrick answers listener questions about exorcisms, IVF, the need for baptism, why we need confession, and can Angels lie? James – I’ve heard that exorcisms are taking longer to work? How do our actions affect the body of the Church as a whole? Ray - 1 Cor 6: 19-20. Why is the body the Temple of the Holy Spirit? Brenda - Can a priest’s dog be in church during mass? Also, is it okay for a lay person to take care of the alter while the priest is sitting during mass? Haley - At the institution of the Eucharist, how do we understand Jesus holding his own body? What do people who have used IVF do they do when they realize it’s a sin? Norman – Jesus died on the Cross to pay for all our sins. So why do we need to be baptized? E Frank - If a pastor of your Church has a different opinion of the sacramental life than what you were raised with which opinion should we follow? Bonacci - I am a neurophysiologist and some people with epilepsy are prescribed a dog to tell them if they are going to have a seizure. Would it be wrong for a priest to have a dog for this reason? Jennifer – Can I be the Godmother of a child born from IVF? Joe - Regarding the snake hall: What do people who don't like it think about when God told Moses to make a serpent for people to look at? Michael – Can Angels come to Earth and appear as people? Eddie - Why do we need to confess if Jesus is with us?

Caller Veronica in CA asks what she can say to defend the Blessed Virgin Mary when her Protestant brother-in-law defames her as “no one special” and attacks her Catholic beliefs about Mary. Patrick gives a Biblical apologetics lesson on how to counter such arguments effectively.

Cyrus shares an email from Elizabeth about how she didn’t care for Patrick’s response to her question on the live show, but after reflecting on what he had to say, she now understands and is on her way back into the Church! Peter - Where is Jesus physically? Clyde - What was the cause of the first schism with the Orthodox church, and what can a deacon do and not do in the Church? Eva - Can animals be possessed, and in the Hail Holy Queen is it 'Valley of tears' or 'Vale of Tears'? Noel - I converted to the Catholic Church. How can I convert my Southern Baptist family to the Catholic Church? Can an unbaptized person to become a martyr?

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Patrick answers questions about gluten free hosts, morally investing, and if the words said during baptism matter. Carol - I was doing house cleaning by getting payed under the table? is that a sin? Ed - Are gluten free hosts completely glutton free? Christine – My daughter wanted to wear a distasteful Halloween costume Christian - I just turned 18. What is the church teaching on morally investing? Carrie Lynn - Does it matter when you say the words during baptism?

Caller Bill is a disgruntled Catholic because of all the “man-made” rules in the Catholic Church. He's convinced no one will ever get to Heaven. Patrick shares a different perspective and tries to encourage him.

Patrick gives advice on how to talk to non-Catholics about Mary and how to better understand the Trinity. Robert - Why do you believe in the old earth theory since fossilized records seem to point to a young Earth? Julie - A stumbling block for my non-Catholic husband is Mary. How can I explain to him that our prayers are not worshiping her? Who wrote Genesis? Scott - How can I understand the Trinity better? Pat - Can you suggest some prayer books for young couples to pray together? Patrick recommends “The Art of Praying” by Romano Guardini Thomas - If god is pure act, does that mean he is always acting, and if he is always acting on creation, does that mean creation is eternal? Patrick recommends “The One and the Many” by Norice Clarke SJ

Patrick explains the difference between purgatory and limbo, what happens to an unbaptized child who dies, and if the Rosary can be found in the New Testament. Melissa - What is the difference between purgatory and limbo? What if a child who is not baptized dies, where do they go? Art - My daughter is moving in with her boyfriend. How can I talk with her about this? Patrick recommends “The ABC’s of Finding a Good Husband” Stacy - I took the advice you gave me yesterday about not being silent and the Catholic School wrote back to me saying they would make sure our kids did not watch the liberal news stations. A friend of mine who heard you talk with me said she didn't think your advice would work, but it did! Thank you! Laura - Is it okay for me to pray in my mind? Tim - How is the rosary found in the New Testament? Sam - At what point did God create hell and why?

Patrick talks about the importance of the Sacraments, focusing on baptism and what to do if you are not sure you’ve been properly baptized. Keith - Is the outer darkness the same as the lake of fire? Taylor - I was confirmed and married into the church this summer. My parents don't have any proof that I got baptized. Should I go back and ask to be baptized? What is the purpose of conditional baptism being conditional? Jasmine - Can I attend a marriage between a protestant and an ex-Catholic? Steve - I was baptized as a young child in the protestant church. Does my baptisms count in the Catholic church?

Jim’s daughter’s boyfriend has asked to visit with his wife to ask for his daughter’s hand in marriage. They are already living together and they want to have a destination wedding. Listen to Patrick Madrid’s advice.

Patrick answers if someone who’s had tubal ligation can still go to communion and what exactly does “taking up your cross” mean? Mathew 19: John talks about the 12 thrones. Will Judas be on one of the thrones? If not, then who will be on the 12th throne of the apostle? Jeff - Thank you and Relevant Radio for bringing me closer to my faith and my understanding to how I should live my Christian life! Patrick recommends “Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart” by Fr. Jacques Philippe Carlos - My wife got tubal ligation. Can we still go to communion? Mark - Could you help clarify what taking up your cross means?

Cyrus shares an email from Dave about how important Relevant Radio and Patrick Madrid are to his faith life James - My child is in his 30s, and needing me to buy him a car because he is broke. What should I do? Denise – Relevant Radio is a viable and reliable place to donate. I have researched it when you donate to Relevant Radio the money goes right to the ministry. Stacy - My daughters go to a Catholic grade school and they are being shown left news content that is portrayed as down the middle. What should I do? Ashley - I am a teacher. Should I take off work for holy days of obligation? Royal - Can good people go to hell if they don’t believe in Jesus?

Patrick answers Teresa’s question if she should I tell her son that sinning will take him to hell? Mike - My niece, who was only 25-years-old, got sick and died in five days. We prayed so much but didn't get the miracle we asked for. Do you have any advice for what I can tell the family? If an unmarried couple is having a baby, what will the babies surname be? Linda - Should a Catholic teacher have the same belief on abortion as the Catholic Church? Raquel - My 15-year-old son is really afraid of Covid and doesn't want to return to Mass. He is watching mass with our cat on his lap. Is that okay and what should I do? Bridgette - I started listening to Relevant Radio 5 years ago and it helped me be open to life and to be a better Catholic! Iris - I don't want to help cater same sex marriage orders, but my sister wants to start a catering business with me. How should I handle this?

Patrick comments on a recent article describing the Rosary as a weapon Tristram - Why don't you think there aren't more ministries to encourage people in the single vocation? Lynn - Who can you give a plenary indulgence to? Patrick recommends the “Handbook of Indulgences” Patrick responds to Cynthia who said that he said that “Mary wasn’t immaculately conceived.” Ann - What is the meaning of Luke 14: 27? Patrick did NOT recommend watching the movie “Grease” but he and Cyrus both enjoyed the violent western movie “Old Henry” Dave - Can you recommend book on why you should pray to Mary? Patrick recommends his book, “Any Friend of Gods is a Friend of Mine”

Patrick answers the question, “How do you respond to non-Catholics when they say we pray to Mary?” Mike - How can I get out of the gay life style? I feel like I am trapped. Patrick recommends “The Four Loves” by C.S. Lewis Denise - How do I answer someone who says that the Eucharist is just a symbol? Mike - I was at the Patrick Madrid Experience. Can Pascal's Wager apply when speaking with fallen away Catholics? Email asks for suggestions for a Catholic Couples retreat? Jonathan - Do you defend a literal Genesis because that would be a perquisite to original sin?

Patrick responds to an email where he tells everyone about some regrets he might have or things he wished he had done differently Dusty - I am an agnostic. Do you have a few good Catholic books for me to read to learn about Catholics? And why did Jesus come to earth at the specific time that he did? Why not earlier or later? Jean - Are Catholics allowed to sign affidavits where there is an Oath involved? Ben 11-years-old - My mom says we should not put out witches and scary dolls for Halloween. Why is that? Matthew - I went to mass at a college orientation and there was a lay person who gave the Homily. Is that okay? Marsha - How can I convince my grand kid not to commit suicide? Bunny - What is the roll of a person's intentions when wanting to do something but are unable to do it, do you get graces still? Joe - Could the parable with Lazarus be analogous with purgatory instead of hell? Peter - How do I prove from the bible that you shouldn't go by the bible alone?

Patrick responds to an email about not blaming yourself when your adult children leave the Church and takes calls from concerned parents who are at the end of their rope with their adult children who have left their faith and turned to drugs Patrick recommends the book, “My Daily Bread” by Fr. Anthony Paone SJ Marino - Does God make a specific person for you to marry in this world? Ale - My advice for people who want to bring their family back to the Church is they can send out some scripture passages to their family via text. Emilio 12-years-old - Are there some occasions where lying is okay? Samantha - My parents' behavior has turned me off from the Catholic Church. How do I honor my parents when it's a toxic relationship?

Cyrus shares an email about the fruits of listening to Relevant Radio and the importance of continuing to hope and pray for your children who have left the Church Clyde - Can you talk more about the Catholics who tried to commit suicide by not eating to attain holiness? Bryant - What are the requirements to get to heaven according to the Catholic Church? Terra - Is it moral to be a dog breeder? Jorge - Can plenary indulgences be transferred to people who have passed away? Patrick recommends “The Handbook of Indulgences” Mary - Is it wrong to consult someone to see if you have a spell put on you from Witchcraft? Dee - My kids went to Catholic school, but now have fallen away from the faith and have started doing drugs. How can I help them? Grace - How do I tell my friend who is gay why it is wrong to act on homosexuality?

Patrick shares the frightening and disturbing trend of Children Hospitals promoting the use of “gender affirming” surgical procedures, and the normalization of pedophilia. Florida Student Expelled After Mom Stands Up To The Pronoun Posse Gender Identity Indoctrination Licensed counselor and sex therapist advocates for “MAPs” (minor attracted person) or what a rational human being calls a pedophile. Boston Children’s Hospital is now offering “gender affirming hysterectomies” for minor girls Michael - Is purgatory biblical? Ethel - 'Old Henry' movie has language in it so wouldn't it be wrong to watch that? Is it morally acceptable to castrate a pedophile? Phil - Our son struggles with scrupulosity. How can we help him with this? Greg - I dealt with a lot of child sex abuse as a Cop. You are spot on Patrick. We used to use the word 'Freak' for pedophiles Lisa - My son also struggled with Marijuana. I encourage people to give their child to God. Now my son owns his own business and has stopped drugs. Sonia - My sister is asking me to see someone who can summon the dead. Should I go to this?

Patrick responds to emails thanking the show for always telling the truth, answers listener questions about if non-baptized children go to Heaven and if a single man can pursue a relationship with a woman who is engaged to someone else 4-year-old announces ‘I’m a boy!’ in transgender gender reveal at parade Ronnie - Thank you, Patrick, for everything you do and for The Family Rosary Across America. I want to tell people that God hears all prayers and He answers them according to His Holy, Good will. Joshua - Should I pursue a relationship with a woman who is engaged to be married? Patrick responds to an email calling him “liberal and anti-conservative.” Carol - What are resources I can get to give my granddaughter to help her realize the importance of baptism for her children? Katerina - If a baby is born and the parents decide not to baptize him, then dies, would the baby go to heaven? Fr. Bob - Question about a promo regarding 'helping people get to heaven'. I think, instead, our goal should be to know Jesus, love Jesus, and trust in His mercy.

Patrick answers questions about what’s the difference between moral and legal matters, how to explain the Trinity, and what’s the proper response when receiving communion Patrick continues his conversation with Fr. Bob from Hour 1 about how our goal should be to know Jesus and to love Him Ron - What is the difference between moral and legal matters? John – Is this an adequate way to explain the Trinity: A father and son's love is represented in the holy spirit. 10 Worst U.S. Airports and Airlines for Cancellations and Delays Minnesota pharmacist who denied emergency contraception wins case: 'We should be able to live out our beliefs' Luke - What is the proper response when receiving communion? Barbara - Regarding the pharmacist to refused the prescription. But where do we draw the line with not prescribing medications? Celina - If my ancestors practiced Witchcraft, could the evil spirits be passed on to myself and my children? Patrick recommends “The Devil’s Role in the Spiritual Life” by Fr. Cliff Ermatinger

Patrick answers questions about annulments, if Mormons can go to Heaven, if it’s okay to depict images of Jesus, and is the Pope infallible Stephanie - Was 1 John Chapter 5: 7-8 added to the Bible later on? Can we use that for the trinity reference? Matthew - Can my parents receive an annulment from their marriage? Patrick recommends Ed Peter’s book, “Annulments in the Catholic Church” John - What is the relation of sin to the fallen nature of mankind? How about in relation to the world in our day today? Michelle - Can Mormons go to heaven? Joselito - If God the father is formless, is it okay to depict him with pictures? John - Is the Pope infallible on illegal immigration? Elais - How does eternal happiness work, if nothing ever ends in heaven?

What would you do if there was a transgender person undressing in your locker room? Patrick gives advice to a woman who had a man (pretending to be a woman) in the same confined and private space. Alicia - My daughter is wanting to bring up religion with her boyfriend. How should she go about this? Maria - I am dealing with anxiety. Some property I bought has some cracks in the foundation which I was not told about. How should I proceed with this? It is stressing me out. Alyse - Why are some things sinful in the Catholic Religion but not in other denominations? Heather – Question about Walter Martin’s book, “The Kingdom of the Cults” Carol - How can I gently push my daughter with 4 kids and a husband back to Church? Noel - There was a transgender man dressed as woman in the locker room yesterday. After talking with the manager, he said that he couldn't do anything to help me. What should I do?

If the father of a family goes to Church, it has a profound impact on the rest of the family Vinnie - My niece just got married to a girl. How do I respond in love to her? Lisa - Why do you think people should be able to watch murder shows but not a homosexual couple in Buzz Lightyear? Why do you think the Husband has final say in domestic matters? Mike - I got some fake vaccine cards from my Parish for the greater good. I think that people should be able to use fake IDs. Patrick responds to emails that came flooding in regarding the topic of if it’s a sin to have a fake vaccination card Oralia - Regards to Vaccine, I also was tempted to lie about it. Through prayers to Saint Joseph I did get an exemption. David - I lost my Job because I decided not to get the vaccine. So the previous caller is in good company.

Patrick, continuing the discussion from the previous hour, addresses the sin of lying and how, by living a life of truth, can bring us closer to God Joe - Has anyone thought to use a lie detector for people who claim they heard from Christ? Andrew – The mandating of the vaccine card in the first place was immoral. Andrew - Catholic nonprofits should be concerned about them coming in and shutting them down Eric - Yesterday you talked about Steve Martin. That really hit home to me, I totally was thinking the same thing as you. Vinnie - You are right for telling that caller not to lie Charlie - I called you about lying a month ago and I like what Saint Augustin said about lying. Bill - My Catholic daughter was baptized in her boyfriend's church who is non-denomination. The boyfriend proposed to her. How do handle this situation? Barbara - If I don't correct a friend who uses God's name in vain, what kind of sin is that? Mary - My daugther-in-law died on Monday. How can I talk to her little children about death? Patrick recommends “Making Sense Out of Suffering” by Peter Kreeft and Arise from Darkness: What to Do When Life Doesn't Make Sense” by Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel Joe - You could ask the nurse for an exemption for Catholics if you don't want to get the Vaccine

Patrick reports on the 1st state to approve an abortion ban post Roe v Wade and talks with a homeless man who has been helped by listening to Relevant Radio Indiana becomes 1st state to approve abortion ban post Roe Steve - As a homeless person, the power of prayer and Relevant Radio has helped me a lot. This station saved my life. Amazon's "dead grandma" Alexa is just the start for voice cloning Jose - The bumper stickers do work. Thanks to a Bumper sticker, I started listening to RR. Chris - If a person has earned several partial indulgences and then commits a mortal sin but then repents right away, would those indulgences still be in effect? Rob - When is it okay to Judge? Anna - You and Cyrus are the coolest Guys! you make my day! Patrick - I was texting my cousin the Memorare, but I accidentally wrote Heresy instead of Memorize. I know it’s not heresy. Is that the work of the Devil? Jason - What exactly is the division in our church between the post and Pre-Vatican II? What are your thoughts on a specific letter that the pope wrote recently about this?

Patrick answers a question about the division in our Church between the Post and Pre-Vatican II, and helps a man who is in the middle of a “faith crisis”, and shares some responses from yesterday’s query of where to find modest female clothing Jason - What exactly is the division in our church between the post and Pre-Vatican II? What are your thoughts on a specific letter that the pope wrote recently about this? Patrick responds to an email about infidelity and if a friend should speak up about it Amazon Buys Roomba Company, Will Now Map Inside of Your House Mike - I going through a faith crisis because of a book called, 'The Divinity of Doubt' by Vincent Bugliosi. Patrick comments on dressing modestly Patrick answers an email about illegitimate children and making sure to marry someone you are truly compatible with.

Patrick helps a woman who asks how to love fully without getting wrapped up in hatred and anger, and explains to another caller the difference between Dogma and infallibility Patrick responds to an email about why animals won’t be in Heaven Sue - My 9-year-old son is getting wrapped up in not wanting to lose. What should I do? Sandy - How can I get a pure heart of love for people, without having hatred or anger. Patrick recommends “My Daily Bread” by Fr. Anthony J. Paone Patrick recommends “The ABC’s of Finding a Good Husband” by Steve Woods Diana - I reverted back to the faith after I got Pregnant when I was 19-years-old. My boyfriend told me that we needed an abortion. I decided to have an abortion but through God's grace I had a miscarriage. Years later I have a baby who is such a blessing in my life. How do I reconcile my past sins so that I can move past them? Daniel - What is the difference between Dogma and infallibility? Erica – Is it a standard for the Church to require someone to be confirmed as a catholic before they can get their marriage blessed?