The Patrick Madrid Show

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer answers listener questions about dealing with depression, if it’s ever okay to use birth control, are there YouTube videos of real exorcisms, and how can I argue the pro-life stance in the case of incest or rape Lynn – I’m going through grief and depression after losing my mom and I need advice Colleen - Is it ever appropriate to use an IUD or birth control? Mark - I think we might be married in heaven - what are your thoughts on this? Mary - Should we have our property blessed? There was an accident and someone died. Sandy - Is it possible that a video of a real exorcism could be on YouTube? Eileen - My relative, a member of SSPX, says if there is not a Latin Mass available he is not obligated to go to Mass. Anna - How can I argue the pro-life stance in the case of incest or rape

Special guest host Ken Hensley Ken starts the show by sharing his story of being a protestant pastor who gave up his old life to walk the faith as a Catholic Tom (21:43) - Romans 4: How do you interpret that chapter? I think we are saved by faith alone. Emma - Hearing your story was so cool! What happened to your father? Amy - How do they determine what will go into a sermon in the protestant faith? David - The Podcast you have is amazing! I learn so much from you! Thanks so much!

Special guest host Ken Hensley Ken expands on a topic from the first hour about “faith alone” and how he came to abandon Sola Scriptura R.J. (24:39) - What are your thoughts on the Chosen Series? Mary - Did you ever try to reach out to Lee Strobel for Case for Christ. It would be great if you could convert him? David - Luther believed that we were dung hills covered in snow. My thought is God gave us manure to help us grow. The bad things in our life are supposed to help us grow. John (46:14) - Protestants say that you can't be saved by works, but accepting Jesus on faith is kind of a “work” itself right? George – We worship God in three persons but Jesus has only two natures?

Special guest host Ken Hensley Nancy - I'm going to the Holy Land and it is offering for us to renew our baptismal vows in the Jordan River. Can we do that? Ken expands on a topic from the first two hours about “faith alone” and how he came to abandon Sola Scriptura (02:57) Noah - I read a prayer asking God to save the departed souls from the fires of hell. How does that work with the Catholic Church teaching that souls in hell not being able to go to heaven? Giovanni - Why are Baptists so specific about the form of Baptism if it is Just a symbol?

Patrick explains conditional baptism and how to validly baptize someone who is dying when it’s not possible to baptize them in the normal way Patrick starts the show off responding to an email from the daughter of an elderly father dying with dementia who had never been baptized. Terri (18:35) – Can you baptize someone if there is no water where you are? Donald (26:37) - Is a baptism still valid if the priest is in mortal sin? Mary (31:36) – Is it okay for my local Catholic School to put on Les Misérables? Alex - I recently converted to the Faith. I didn't have a certificate of my baptism. Was my confirmation in the Catholic Church valid? Zack - Today's reading: Who is the King holding the scroll in his right hand? Who is the Lamb?

Patrick answers listener questions about getting married outside of the Church, did Adam and Eve feel pain before the fall, does a previous marriage need to be annulled if it was done outside of the Church, and can a Catholic widow date a non-Catholic who is divorced but going through RCIA? Steve (00:44) - My daughter is getting married outside the Church. She is not confirmed. What should I do? Tim – (18:45) Did Adam and Eve feel pain before the fall? Did Jesus feel pain? Gwen (23:39) - Why does a previous marriage need to be annulled if it was done outside the Catholic Church? Terrence - Last Friday’s reading, the word “Progressive” was used. What is your take on it? Mary - Catholics maybe should explain to their kids the ground rules of getting married in this family, and if they go outside the Church for marriage that is not allowed. Denise - Can a Catholic widow date a non-Catholic divorced person who is going through RCIA? Is dating considered adultery. Kay - Can I attend a Catholic wedding where both people are Catholic but one is non-practicing anymore?

Patrick answers listener questions about going to a same-sex “wedding,” what are the different Rites of the Church and why do they exist, are Greek orthodox baptism valid, and if it’s okay for the Mass orchestra to sound like Rock and Roll? Caesar - My niece is getting married to a woman. We are all Catholic but I don’t know what I should do? Michelle (09:45) - What are the different Rites of the Church and why do they exist? George (18:29) - I bought a calendar with Rogation Days. What are Rogation Days? Angela - What day does the Sabbath fall on? Susan - Are Greek orthodox baptisms valid? Bill - What are your thoughts on the Mormon Church accepting same sex marriage? Raphael - The Mass here has an orchestra with a snare drum. It doesn't seem right. What should I do? Lynn - My nephew is not living as a Catholic and married a man. They are having a baby via in vitro with another family member and are having a baby shower. Can we attend? Leo - How should I reach out to politicians in respect to the Respect for Marriage Bill? Maribel - Why does the priest wash his hands after communion but the Eucharistic ministers don't? Peter - What are your thoughts on “Donor Egg Adoption?” Chris - How do Catholics traditionally celebrate the Feast of Christ the King?

Patrick answers listener questions about if Holy Water is really real, how to talk meaningfully, yet concisely, about Advent, what is the difference between the soul and spirit, what to do with broken blessed rosaries, what is the Catholic understanding of “original sin,” and how to evangelize to older ex-Catholics Raul - My friends tell me that Holy Water is not real. What should I say? Vanessa - As a college student, I was asked to speak about Advent. How can I do this in a way that is concise and meaningful? Evangeline - What is the difference between the soul and spirit? Michelle - What should I do with blessed broken Rosaries? Jake - I run a rosary company that fixes and disposes of rosaries. I find that if you give them to a priest they will sometimes bury the rosaries in a grave site. Joshua - What should I do when evil tries to temp or intimidate me? Aida - Why is Emanuel not used as often as the name Jesus in the bible? Jonathan - I have the understanding that we lost the ability to choose. Could you explain what is the Catholic point of view on Original Sin? Erica - We are visiting a family who are no longer Catholic. How can we prepare in case we have a chance to evangelize, especially since they are getting older? Anna - I am living with someone who is unfaithful and abusive. We are not sacramentally married and I don't know if I should get married to him or if would should separate. What should I do?

Patrick answers listener questions about why more protestants don’t convert to Catholicism, how do you know if someone is ready for confirmation, how do you pick your confirmation saint, and which Dr. Scott Hahn book is the best to start with? Patrick opens the show by responding to a former protestant who has converted to Catholicism and asks why more people don’t become Catholic after learning more about their faith Patrick recommends “Surprised by Truth” Barbie - What Scott Hann book could you recommend for someone who has never read his work? Ryan - How do Protestants argue against purgatory? Cole (8-years-old) - How do you know if someone is ready for first confession? Terry - How can a Parent help his child pick a confirmation saint? Lucas - Can we support our local Catholic Book Store that is run by a SSPX person or should we buy books off of Amazon?

Patrick answers listener questions about why statues of Mary would ever be weeping or sorrowful, how to teach young people about “spiritual warfare,” and he reads and comments on a tweet by Fr. Peter Totleben about “evangelizing catechesis” Mary - Regarding people falling away from the Church, my son in-law's family fell away from the Church because of its teaching on divorce. Teresa - Are there statues where our Mother Mary is weeping? Isn’t she in Heaven with Jesus? Why would she be sorrowful? Patrick reads and responds to a tweet from Fr. Peter Totleben @FrTotleben about “evangelizing catechesis” and what that structure should be Anne - I teach confirmation: How can I teach the students about Spiritual Warfare in an age appropriate way? Vincent – How did God come into being? Patrick recommends “Theology for Beginners” by Frank Sheed Devin – I think Jesus did miracles to show people that He is God

Patrick’s opening monolog gives a fascinating background look at how he learned apologetics long before doing apologetics and how, when he was listening to protestant radio for years, without even realizing it, was being prepared for his work with sharing the faith. This captivating reminiscence was filled with intriguing details about his life long journey to being a radio host. BJ – I caught a protestant program that was talking about Catholicism and they were getting it all wrong. Should Patrick Madrid reach out to them to set them straight? Brent - How does experientialism, emotionalism, and intellectualism work together when practicing our faith? Ken (44:45) - How do I explain and defend the Rosary to protestants?

Patrick answers listener questions about why we say “Amen” instead of “I believe”, what happens to the souls of unborn babies, did the Pope really say divorced and remarried Catholics can receive the Eucharist, and what exactly are “Gregorian Masses for the dead?” Donna - Why do we say Amen instead I believe? Linda - Who is Joyce Rupp and is she a good person? She’s a nun, but she doesn’t wear a habit. What is the difference between genuflecting and curtsey? Manuela (22:56) - What happens to the souls of unborn babies and can Parents get Baptism of desire for them? Cindy – There are Neo-Catechumens in our Church. Are they approved by the Vatican? LuAnn (31:33) - My friend is divorced and remarried. She says the Pope said it was okay for her to receive the Eucharist. Can you provide clarity to this? Judy - Can you explain Gregorian Masses for the Dead. Why are they not said by diocesan priests? Mark - My friend is 7th Day Adventist and we are doing the bible in a year coarse. He said that Jesus in the Eucharist is a 'Sacred Symbol'.

Patrick answers listener questions about which books can help someone defend their faith, if it’s okay to baptize someone who is in hospice and might not be able to respond, is it permitted to seek out another diocese when it comes to confirmation, and why do Catholics think they need to be married in a Catholic Church? Joseph – What book can I read that will help me be able to defend my faith and even persuade non-believers who are highly intellectual? Patrick recommends reading Fr. Robert Spitzer Patricia - My elderly father is in ICU. Can I baptize him? Can we choose comfort care over lifesaving interventions? Jim – Who said, “'there are more souls in hell due to immorality?” What constitutes giving your life for another? David – The term “Queen of Heaven” is always referred to in the context of idols in the bible. Why do Catholics use it as a title for Mary? Jane (22:27) - Can I seek out a diocese that we like better for Confirmation? Ken - Why don't protestant theologians become Catholic with all the information they have? Patrick recommends “The Spirit and Forms of Protestantism” Australian government says vaccine risk too high for people under 30 Martin (41:17) - Why do Catholics need to be married in the Catholic Church?

Patrick speaks about the importance of confession and comments on the various excuses Catholics give for avoiding confession Patrick responds to an email from a Mormon listener who asks why Patrick “condemns” the idea of LDS having various levels or kingdoms of Heaven Scott - How do I respond to people who object to God being loving with all the bad things that happen in the Old Testament? When was the last time you went to Confession? Patrick shares a story about a Vatican seminar that looks at why people avoid confession Mike - I go to the same priest for confession and it really helps me make better confessions Jim - How is spreading of ashes of the deceased different from relics of saints traveling the world in an exhibit?

Patrick continues the conversation about confession from the first hour and he answers listener questions about where in the bible it says we should confess our sins to a priest, if we should be looking for spiritual direction while in a confessional, and he responds to an email that says this show is all “doom and gloom” (00:19) Where in the bible does it say we are supposed to confess to a priest? Lynn - Is confession the appropriate time to look for spiritual direction or should we be considerate of others in line for the sacrament? Jude - Confessing our sins to each other and a lot of people confess their sins to a bartender. Cynthia - My protestant friend has a dead person's ashes but really wants the urn that the ashes are in. How do I explain to him that he shouldn't just dump out the ashes? Patrick shares news of a new book of prayers for laypeople ministering to the sick will be out soon Sam - Is it okay to pray to someone who is not an official Saint declared by the Church? Chris - Is someone falls into mortal sin, do the good things they did before falling into sin matter anymore (assuming they repent of their sin)? Patrick responds to an email that describes him as all “doom and gloom” Steve - How do I defend the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist to a protestant friend of mine? Tim - Why does it say two thieves reviled Jesus in Matthew and Mark, but in Luke there was a Good Thief?

Patrick answers listener questions about how to responds to a Catholic who says they talk directly to God and they don’t need confession, and he helps a listener whose husband is a Lutheran but they have been attending a Catholic church for many years but he hasn't converted yet. Man who lived in Charles de Gaulle airport for 18 years dies in airport How to Protect Your Wine From Heat, Power Outages and Earthquakes Rose (14:34) - What do you say to someone who says they talk directly to God, when it comes to confession? Amanda - What do you think about the Legionaries of Christ in America? David - I think we need to start baptizing people a lot earlier in RCIA Kris (44:54) - How do I progress a relationship with someone who is a non-practicing Catholic? Ronny - Can you explain the passage that says “Confess your sins to one another?” Why is that referring to a priest specifically? Maria - My Husband was baptized Lutheran, but never formally joined the Catholic Church even though he attends Mass. What should we do? Kris - How do I progress a relationship with someone who is a non-practicing or fallen-away Catholic? Patrick recommends “The ABC’s to Finding a Good Husband” by Steve Woods

Patrick answers listener questions about forgiveness and mercy, plenary indulgences, did Jesus really suffer if He knew He was going to heaven, and how to deal with loneliness. Lisa - Proposition 1 on CA: How can I not pay the abortion tax in Proposition 1? Steve - What are your views on pro-progressive people? Patrick shares an anonymous email about forgiveness and mercy Carl - Do we need to go to a Catholic Cemetery to get an indulgence in the month of November? Patrick responds to an email about loneliness and how Relevant Radio is saving her life Sunny – My friend wants to come into the Church, but he doesn’t know if he’s been properly baptized Chuck - A friend says that Jesus' suffering was not a big deal for Christ since He knew he was going to heaven. How do I respond to this? Patrick recommends “A Doctor at Calvary: The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ As Described by a Surgeon” by by Pierre Barbet Leo - Should an unconfirmed catholic wait to join the Church fully before doing apologetics? Francisco - Thank you Patrick for all you have done for me over the course of time and thanks to Relevant Radio too.

Joe asks Patrick, "how do I pray for our leaders in the political system when they are so corrupt?"

Patrick answers listener questions about if there are different levels in heaven, what does it mean when people say they will pray for someone, and he helps two different callers who are struggling in their marriages Colin - Are there different levels in heaven? Jonny - My wife wants a separation because of a lot of arguing. A priest told us to get another Boyfriend and Girlfriend respectively and go our separate ways. What do you think? Patrick recommends www.helpourmarriage.org Mark - What does it mean when people say they will pray for someone? Lou - I heard a homily that included the word “sexual orientation” when talking about people who were destitute or mentally ill. Is that okay? Rafael - I am also struggling with my marriage. I was using pornography. Do you have any advice or resources for me? Patrick recommends www.dads.org Thomas - Can an elderly couple get their marriage blessed but not legally get married? Dan - What was the Book about the Jesuit Order and the issues with it?

Patrick answers listener questions about the Brown Scapular, how to get young people to listen to the show, and he shares a survey that reveals that 42% of Gen Z has been diagnosed with a mental health condition and he offers suggestions on how to help them Laura – Comment about the power of the Brown Scapular Sandra - My 25-year-old son is away from the faith but he listens to your show. Can you talk about why faith is important? Cindy - I benefit a lot from Relevant Radio. How can I get the word out about the good work being done by this network? Cynthia - As a Catholic, can I listen to Evangelicals? David - Relevant Radio has helped my life and marriage Patrick shares a survey that reveals that 42% of Gen Z diagnosed with a mental health condition

Patrick answers listener questions about Opus Dei, plenary indulgences, and he talks with a mom who shares how her son’s anxiety was helped by going to confession Patrick - My 17-year-old son was having anxiety and going to counseling. We started going to church and he got to confession and it’s helped a lot. Mary Ann - What is Opus Dei and when did it start? “Ordinary Work, Extraordinary Grace: My Spiritual Journey in Opus Dei” by Scott Hahn Patrick responds to an email from a Catholic who feels alone because his family isn’t Catholic Lisa - Did the Pope this year extend the indulgence that you can get through November? Can you get a plenary indulgence for going to Mass? Lynn - Have you heard of the Diary of Elizabeth Kindle? How do you think we can spread this in our own churches?

Patrick answers listener questions about forgiveness, abortion in the Bible, how can Saint Michael be a Saint and an Angel, and can the wedding party be the only ones to receive the Eucharist at their wedding Mass? Abby - I was sexually abused as a child from my father, and am working on forgiving him. If I die before I can forgive him, will I go to hell? Margaret – I love the Relevant Radio app! Is Enoch 69:12 about abortion? Emma 11-years-old - How is Saint Michael a Saint but also an Angel? Mary - Couple wanted to be the only ones to receive the Eucharist at their wedding Mass. Is that okay?

Patrick starts the show by responding to an anonymous email asking for guidance. She’s a young mom with young children and just entering the Catholic faith. She asks, “How do I know I’ll be a good Catholic when I’m leaving behind the faith I grew up with?” Patrick responds to an email from a woman going through medical procedures that have limited the marital relations between her and her husband. Patrick offers support and guidance. Patrick shares the story of two trapped South Korean miners who survived on instant coffee for 9 days before being rescued Patrick shares the percentages, by country, who say it is necessary to believe in God to be moral

Patrick answers listeners questions, such as: Can someone get to Heaven without going through Jesus; Is there a way for someone with diabetes to fast; and how can we be made in the “image and likeness” of God? Bella – Can someone get to Heaven without going through Jesus? Patrick responds to an email asking how we can be made in the “image and likeness” of God? Judy – My husband died after a long difficult marriage Jenny – We should pray and fast before voting today Joseph - InQUIZition: what do you consider a passing grade? I got about 60 percent right in your book. Janelle - Is there a way for someone with diabetes to fast? Nora – There is a new Netflix documentary called Vatican Girl. What are your thoughts on it? it seems to be painting the Vatican in a poor light.

Patrick answers listener’s questions about non-Catholic’s going to Heaven, can God create someone as powerful or more powerful than He is, did Jesus have any brothers or sisters, and can the souls in purgatory pray for the living? Todd – My wife has no interest in being Catholic. Can she still go to Heaven? Parker 11-years-old - Can God create someone as powerful or more powerful than He is? Irma - My son told me that the bible said Mary had other children than Jesus. How do I respond to this? Patricia – Can the souls in purgatory pray for us? Melissa - Can someone who received the last rights, but otherwise lived a bad life, go to heaven?

Patrick answers listener questions about a priest breaking the seal of confession, what are the 5 non-negotiables regarding voting, and he helps a 13-year-old how to respond when he’s pressured by kids at school about his beliefs Email from John – My old Pastor broke the seal of confession and chastised me in public for my sins. What should I do about it? Patrick recommends “Excommunication and the Catholic Church” by Ed Peters Maria – Question about the steward who was fired and then changed the amount owed to his employer so that he could be welcome in homes when he would soon be put out of the master’s house Ed - I am teaching my granddaughter prayers, but with one of them she doesn't want to say the word “hell.” What should I do? Nancy - Comment on passage about Giving Alms: I think the steward had originally padded the bill and charged them extra so when he learned that he would be fired he adjusted to the proper amount. Florida Bans Puberty Blockers and Transgender Surgery for Minors Chris - Could you talk about the 5 non-negotiables regarding the election coming up? Joshua 13-years-old - Two girls at school ask me why is it wrong to be gay. How do I respond? Shannon – My priest told me that not all priests will give an apostolic pardon, why is that?

Patrick answers listener questions about plenary indulgences for the dead, if it’s okay to renounce our faith if it will save the lives of others, and if there are any last rites available for non-Catholics Lawmakers want this to be the last time Americans turn back clocks for daylight saving Joseph - Can I go to confession to get a plenary indulgence for the dead in November? Susan - The USCCB is asking us to vote for different political positions. How is that not the Church playing politics? Mark – Is it okay to renounce our faith if it will save lives? Natalie – Are then any guidelines I need to follow in regards to a loved one during end of life care? Alva – Are any of the last rites available for non-Catholics?

Patrick answers listener questions about giving the sign of peace during Mass, what happened to Cane after Jesus rose, do Catholic’s believe in the Mark of the Beast, and why do Catholics say they are “Catholic Christian” instead of just saying Catholic? Modesto – I see the fruit of the Holy Spirit in people who do not believe in Jesus. Why is that? Are they saved? William – Can we do the sign of peace during Mass? Enrico - What happened to Cane after Jesus rose. Was he forgiven? James - What is the Catholic view of the Mark of the Beast and what is the timeline of it? Mary Beth – Why do Catholics say they are “Catholic Christian” instead of just saying Catholic? Jeff – How do I convince my 13-year-old daughter that the Bible is trustworthy in regards to the creation of the world, the Eucharist and other Catholic things? Patrick recommends “Can you Trust the Bible” Francis Hogan

Patrick answers listener questions about the illuminati and lizard people, if God is merciful shouldn’t everyone be in Heaven, is the Vatican based on pagan religions, and how to interact with people in a social setting who are spreading lies about the Church Do you have a favorite child? Patrick shares the story of a “savage grandma” who has a “family ranking board” — here’s why she put me in last place Steve (06:57) – Is the illuminati or the Lizard People mentioned in the bible? Mary Beth - If God is all merciful, why isn't everyone in heaven and if God is all justice, why isn't everyone in hell? How do we reconcile this? Robert - Many places in the bible it says our sins will be forgiven. So how will we be held accountable on judgement day? Miranda (20:09) – Is the Vatican based on pagan religions. Patricia - What happens to babies who are miscarried at the resurrection, what bodies do they get? Patrick responds to an email from Dorothy asking: Why can’t we eat gum before communion? Isn’t that a “fussy man made rule?” Mike (42:33) - How do I interact with people in a social setting who are spreading misinformation about the Church?

Patrick answers listener questions about our Blessed Mother, is working in a tobacco field a sin, amd what’s the difference between Protestant and Orthodox Christians Ann - When talking with a teen, how do I explain God being loving and merciful with the Old Testament is filled with a lot of killing. Phil - Are people who work in tobacco fields sinning? Was our Blessed Mother Mary a single mom? Edgar (25:15) - What is the difference between Protestants and Orthodox and which ones would sedevacantism fall into? Joe – Do you have a cheat sheet for answering listener questions? Patrick recommends “Envoy for Christ: 25 Years as a Catholic Apologist” and “Pope Fiction: Answers to 30 Myths & Misconceptions About the Papacy” John (41:08) - If someone got her tubes tied and is sorry for it, does she need to do anything more to repent?

Patrick answers listener questions about plenary indulgences, NFP, purgatory, what is the difference between “faith” and “faith alone,” if you can sit at Mass if you are injured, and should I still go to Mass if my spouse is sick Respected snake researcher dies from rattlesnake bite Jose - 3 questions about plenary indulgences during this novena of November. 1. How many people can I pray for each day. 2. does it count as a plenary indulgence. 3. How many days can I do this? Krista - I found something similar to NFP called the Marquette Method which has worked really well for me and my family. Jenny - Can we send everyone to heaven if we apply this indulgence to all the souls in purgatory? Modesto - What is the difference between 'faith' and 'faith Alone'? Patrick responds to a troubling email of a priest who said something terrible and wrong to a family in front of the congregation Don – When we get to heaven, will we know who is in purgatory? Barbara - What do you think of the book called 'Murder in the 33rd Degree' by Father Charles Theodore? Irene (40:39) - I got injured and was unable to go to Mass. Is it okay for me to sit at Mass? Dan (45:12) - How can the Blessed Mother be conceived without original sin? Noah (48:35) - Do I go to church when my spouse is sick?

Great Stories About Great Saints! (04:18) St. Augustine of Hippo (36:38) St. Theresa of Avila

Patrick starts the show off with a beautiful message from Pope Benedict XVI in regards to All Souls Patrick explains plenary indulgences and the significant impact they have on your life George - The priest requested I receive in the hand, would it have been a sin for me to refuse and walk away? Brandon - Does Vatican II say that Mary should be the cause of worship in the Church? Publisher dismisses calls to cancel Amy Coney Barrett’s book deal saying they are “fully committed” to publish it Joseph - Can we sell our homes or cars if they are blessed? Solange - Why can lay people distribute communion? Nora (7-years-old) - Who was the first saint? Why did Saint Michael fight the Devil?

Patrick answers listener questions about sin, conscience, and judgement. Angel (10-years-old) - When Jesus died on the cross, did everyone from hell go to heaven? Jack – Is there a good book about hell for a teenager? Patrick recommends “The Divine Comedy” and “The Dogma of Hell” Jim – The Bishop apologized for what the Priest from Ireland said. When people get bad advice from a priest what should they do? Patrick shares a section of the Catechism regarding how you must follow your conscience, but it must be a properly formed conscience. David - Judging the living and the dead: Are people Judged twice?

Patrick shares Fr. Sean Sheehy’s homily courageously proclaiming true Catholic teaching from the pulpit the weekend of October 29, 2022 Mary - Someone left the Catholic Church and now says that she KNOWS she is going to heaven. Is this the sin of presumption? Maria Christina - I am glad you played that audio from Ireland. How could anyone who considers themselves Catholic offended by this? Tod – Are there situations where doing evil for a good outcome is permissible? Cynthia – Am I absolved of my sins if the priest dismisses them as sinful? Kate – I have kids in Catholic School. They are not allowing the children to make mission models because it’s “like making models of Auschwitz.” What should I do about this? Patrick recommends “Journey to the Sun: Junipero Serra's Dream and the Founding of California” by Gregory Orfalea

Today is National Stress Awareness Day – Patrick offers 5 stress reduction tips that only take 30 seconds Donna - Purgatory: when we go to confession after sinning do we need to still go to purgatory if we die? Barbara - Why is the Glory Be never said when reciting prayers for the dead? ‘Miracle’ caught on video: Priest escapes unharmed when SUV hurdles his car Kathy - A family member is bashing on St. John Paul II for not handling the priest abuse cases better. How can I talk with them about this? Patrick shares Who Americans Spend Their Time With Ron - I just got a settlement. Do I need to give 10 percent straight to the Church? Bridget - Can we pray to another person's guardian angel? Jason - If a protestant and a Catholic get married does the protestant need to get other Catholic sacraments?

Patrick answers listener question about lucid dreams, why we are limited to one plenary indulgence per day, and if someone with autism can take the sacraments Patrick responds to an email about explicitly sexually lucid dreams and if they are sinful Mike - Why are we limited to one plenary indulgence per day? Nader - Did Padre Pio tell someone to give his guardian angel a name once? How do I deal with a habitual sin that I can't break? Helen - Comment about Sinful Dreams: I used to have the same problem, sprinkling Holy Water on the bed helped me. Patrick shares audio from Fr Seán Sheehy’s sermon that has gone viral. Mary - My great niece was baptized and then diagnosed with Non Verbal Autism. Can she still receive the rest of her sacraments? Keoni - If the devil is so bad, why didn’t God snap him out of existence?

Patrick answers listener questions about why we don’t focus or talk about being in the “End Times,” what does “Honor” mean, and what is the Church’s teaching on abortion regarding the election Diana - What are your thoughts on the end of times prophecies? Jennifer - Why are you calling people stupid? Alex – Is Bernadette Soubirous a saint and why? Jessie – Regarding the Irish Priest homily from the last hour: I wish we had priests like that at our parish. Keith - What does 'Honor' mean in regard to the 4th Commandment? Mary - Is the day of the dead okay for Catholics to believe in? Mary - What is the book you wrote about the Jehovah Witnesses and Mormon Theory. Which one should I get? Patrick recommends Jim Burnham’s book, “Beginning Apologetics Vol. 2” Christopher - What is the protestant argument for there being no purgatory? Loretta - I feel like I taste hand sanitizer when receiving the Eucharist because they put so much on their hands at Church. Is that okay? Pat - What is the Church’s teaching on abortion regarding the election?

Grace, a 16-year-old singer, is excited about a paying gig, but there’s a catch: she would be singing at a fund-raiser for a politician with non-Catholic views on essential issues. Grace asks Patrick if she should take the job or follow her conscience.

Great Stories About Great Saints! We are called to be Saints What is a plenary indulgence and how to receive one? (27:22) St. Dominic Savio (41:12) St. John Bosco

Great Stories About Great Saints! (03:40) St. Edmund Campion (40:00) St Francis de Sales

Jeff is a born-again Christian but was raised around Catholic and Lutheran traditions. He asks for Patrick’s perspective on having a personal relationship with Jesus.

Patrick answers listener questions about why Jesus chose the apostles as He did, if getting a tattoo is a sin, and if someone’s ex-husband dies are they now free to marry again without an annulment Patrick shares the Most Loved Tattoos Across the USA and UK Man wrongly convicted of Inglewood murder freed after 38 years Rafael (17:00) - Is getting a Tattoo a sin? Email – If my ex-husband dies, am I free to marry again? Nancy - Why did Jesus choose the people he chose to be apostles? Kristy –Who wrote the book “the Hidden Mana?”

Patrick answers listener questions about NFP, what happened to people who lived and died before Christ who were not baptized, and he comments on how the pandemic has changed some of our personalities Amber (00:33) – Is practicing NFP a sin? Amid the Pandemic, Progress in Catholic Schools - Enrollment and student achievement are rising, thanks in part to parents. Did the pandemic change your personality? Tom (22:40) - People are pushing gender ideologies in public schools instead of reading and writing. This seems like a reason why Catholic Schools are better. Robert - What happened to all the people before Christ who were not baptized? I think that when they are born they are born of the water, and then born of the spirit is when they except Christ into their lives. Chilling AI development means that robots can now talk to animals – and we might be able to next Robert - You helped me want to stay in the Church when I was thinking about leaving! What do you think about the Hans Urs von Balthasar theory about maybe no one is in hell?

Patrick answers listener questions about marijuana, does Crossfit lead to divorce, is celebrating Halloween and going trick-or-treating a sin, and is it a sin not to fast an hour before receiving Jesus It costs a family of four $1,100 to spend the day at Disneyland Americans to pay almost 75% more for a turkey this Thanksgiving San Diego ER seeing up to 37 marijuana cases a day, mostly due to psychosis Kathleen - A woman told me how sorry she was that she didn't baptize her kids. I gave her the formula for how do a conditional baptism. Was it okay for me to do that? Teresa (14:00) - Is Cross Fit Bad? Ruth - Is celebrating Halloween and going trick-or-treating bad? Nick - I have done Cross Fit for 10 months. The secret of it is encouragement. Colleen (35:03) - My sister met a person who had mystical/healing powers. How do I talk with her about the dangers of this? Ed - I took some marijuana gummies and it hit me really hard. I was embarrassed about it. Sam - A Person who I am counseling claims to be possessed. What should I do? Jeff (46:55) - Is it a sin to not fast an hour before receiving Jesus? I like to eat with my Daughter before she needs to go to school. Lucero - Is it wrong to cross one’s legs while at Mass or adoration?

Patrick answers listener questions about the role of Godparents, taking the bible literally, how can saints pray for us since they are dead, and if someone needs to denounce their previous faith before converting to Cath Does someone need to denounce their previous faith before becoming Catholic? Jeff - Do you have Book recommendations for formatting the stories of the Gospels in chronological order, and a Prayer Book on God's Divine Perfections that I can pray? Kimberly - Why are there Godparents and what is there role and when did the Church start having them and who can be one? Kristy - If Catholics take the bible literally, why did we stop taking the cup during COVID when Jesus told us to drink His blood? Al (24:54) - If saints are dead how can they pray for us? Elon Musk Completes $44 Billion Deal to Own Twitter Hobby Lobby founder David Green says he is giving away his company because he 'chose God' Patrick - Regarding the vaccine and embryonic stem cells: If we fail to object to embryonic stem cells and we take the vaccine, are we committing a sin?

Patrick answers listener questions about salvation for those with dementia, is suicide a direct ticket to hell, should Catholic oppose legalized marijuana, and can we ask Guardian Angels to pray for someone on their deathbed Sheila (01:42) - If someone has dementia at the end of their lives and they lose their reason, can they still be saved? Damon (10:51) - My children have been assigned to make a “Day of the Dead” alter to the dead in their Spanish class. Is this okay? John – I was raised in an Eastern Church and now attend the Latin Right Church. Which churches Holy Day obligations do I need to do? Rusty (28:31) - Is everyone who commits suicide destined for hell? (36:24) Why Catholics should oppose legalizing marijuana Mark - Can I ask my Guardian Angel to be with someone at their deathbed, if I can't pray at their bedside? Michael - If democrats take control of the senate, what does it mean if Biden “Codified Abortion?”

Patrick answers listener questions about the 5 philosophical proofs of God, if attended a Maronite Church fulfills our Sunday obligation, if having anxiety means I’m not a good Catholic, and if it’s okay to have a Buddha statue in my home Larry - What does the “proof of motion” mean relating to the five philosophical proofs of God? Ruben - Do Maronite Churches fulfill my Sunday obligation? Sarah (06:28) - I struggle with anxiety. Does this mean I am not a good Catholic? Conan - What is the Churches stance on evolution in regards to Adam and Eve? Stacy (28:02) - Is a baptism still valid if the Godparents are not Catholic? Why does the priest say “go to Church when you can” during baptism? Nancy (32:29) - Is it okay for a Catholic to have a Buddha statue in their house? Janice - My friend stopped going to Mass and wants to become a Buddhist, what should I do? Terra - I am starting the Divine Mercy Chaplet. How do we offer God Jesus' “Body, Blood, soul and Divinity?” Debbie - What does it mean “That the thoughts of many will be revealed” regarding the sword piercing Mary's heart.

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Patrick starts the show by talking about the struggles that priests face, including trust issues and burnout, and he offers suggestions on how we can help them Major Survey of Catholic Priests Finds Trust Issues, Burnout, Fear of False Allegations EFrank - Can someone be baptized who doesn't renounce their previous faith? Larry - My wife has a friend who is a Freemason. Could you explain why this is wrong? Patrick recommends “Why Catholics Cannot be Masons” “and “Masonry Unmasked” by John Salza Pat - If a spouse is found to be an unfit parent what should the other spouse do? Can the other forgo the marital act? Patrick recommends “Annulments and the Catholic Church” by Ed Peters