The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick takes calls about being excommunicated, drinking all the communion wine, not getting married in the Catholic Church and the Protestant idea of “Baptism of the Holy Spirit.” Tom – Can a Catholic self-excommunicate? Peter - At communion, someone drank whole cup of wine. Is that a problem? Aida - I think you handled the caller about rape and incest really well. I used to support abortion, but have since become pro-life. Joe - Regarding people not getting married in the Catholic Church. I think you should tell them your opinion right away that you aren't going to attend while they are in the planning stage of the marriage Diane - Women, don't have an abortion: My Ex-husband wanted me to have an abortion. I was very depressed but then I visit a church and prayed the rosary. Then I felt her tell me 'do not worry, I will be with you always through this'. I ended up not having an abortion. My daughter is now 34. Adrienne - Both a priest and a professor at my daughter's school said that even though rape is terrible, if the rapist shouldn't be torn limb from limb then why should the innocent baby be? Robert - We are thinking about using in vitro fertilization. is that okay to do? Is the same as abortion? Dilbert - Would it be proper for a Catholic to get married outside the church? Dawn - Can you explain the protestant idea of 'Baptism in the Holy Spirit' evidence by speaking in tongues?

Patrick takes on caller questions about witchcraft, burning “bad” books, is blasphemy a real sin, and what to do with Ouija boards Will Patrick have his mustache in heaven? Joseph - My friend found a nonfiction book about witch-craft. Should he buy it and burn it? What happens when brain chemistry limits your faith? A priest told me that saying “God d*** it” is not a sin. Is that true? Mary Anne - I want to share insights on what to do with Ouija boards. You are supposed to destroy them and put them in water. Silvia – My husband has had multiple affairs and left us. Rebecca - Why doesn't the Church look into annulments before the marriage happens? Katie - If the Israelites left Egypt with all their livestock, why did they ask God for meat when they were in the desert? Ernie - Jesus was baptized but was He confirmed at some point?

Patrick takes on caller questions about Satan, dream catchers, the SSPX Mass, what to do with junk mail, the canonization of Fulton Sheen, and what did Jesus really look like Wade – Is Satan in (or on) the Earth? Joe - Are Dream Catchers okay for Catholics to use? Tom - I was in the army and traveled around the area that the Israelites were wondering. He offers some insights as to the type of landscape. Wade – The Shroud of Turin shows us what Jesus looked like Dan - My friend has been going to SSPX Mass. Is that okay? Theodore - Throwing away someone else’s mail is against the law and it is a sin. Can Catholics adopt instead of having children? Janine - Do you have info on the Canonization of Fulton Sheen? Maureen - My daughter's boyfriend, who was baptized in Catholic faith and received communion in the church, wants to come back to the church, but was confirmed in the episcopal church. What does he need to do?

Patrick takes on caller questions about annulments, unkept promises to God, was Mary baptized, the difference between mercy and grace, did Mary and Joseph have a valid marriage, and is lying always wrong Marie - I am divorced and never remarried. Should I seek an annulment even though I don't plan on getting remarried? Does it matter that my Ex-husband was not confirmed in the Catholic Church when we got married? Patrick recommends “The Sacraments and Their Celebrations” by Fr. Nicholas Halligan Tony - I made a promise to God that I can't keep. What should I do? Mike - Regarding Destroying Junk Mail: I agree with you but I would like to suggest a case where Planned Parenthood sends something to me and knowing that they sent it to other I went to their mail boxes and destroyed the letters. That would be wrong. Zenaida - I have been saying OMG as a force of habit. When I confessed to the Priest, he told me I could say OMZ. Was Mary ever baptized? Marge - Are Mercy and Grace the same thing? Paul - If Peter was the first Pope, why didn’t he have the last word in the Bible? If consummation is required for a marriage to be valid, did Mary and Joseph have a valid marriage? Charlie - Is lying always wrong? Richard - A Priest said that if you hear someone blaspheme, just say 'pray for us' to add to their phrase. Lori – Offers alternatives to cursing Peter – So many people take the name of the Lord in vain

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 Patrick starts the show off by reading an email about how a listener accidentally 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

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.

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 responds to emails about gender identity Question about being an Alter Boy Patrick recommends “Irreversible Damage” and “When Harry Became Sally” Question about the Precious Blood of the Chalice and being glutton intolerant Comment about being over charged for a Catholic wedding Sam - Follow up from question 3 weeks ago: I now have more people trying to force me to go to a personal care home. What should I do? It seems the more I talk about my faith the more people want to put me in this place against my will. Rhonda – President Biden has said “For God's sake people” several times in the public. Is that taking the Lord's name in vain? Arthur - Is everyone who gets the mark of the beast going to hell? Chris - Can lay people give homilies at a Eucharistic Service? Patrick reads an email from Carmen about the symbol of the Cross Mary Jane - What do I tell people who say, “Jesus Christ” or “Oh my god” is not a sin? I want to correct them, but don't know how to argue it.

Patrick recommends “The Holy Name Society” whom exist to promote reverence to God Jake - At Mass no one kneeled. Is that okay? Mary - I was upset and I said “God bless America.” Was I blaspheming? Mike - My sister who is fallen away from the church says that one Christian Religion is as good as another. She quotes Luke 9:49-50. How can I respond to this? Jose - Do the different ethnicity of Jews, light skin and dark skin come from Isaac and Ishmael respectively? I am wondering about people who say Jesus was not blue eyed. Patrick responds to an email saying he’s misinterpreting the Book of Revelation Patrick recommends Dr. Scott Hahn’s “The End” Barbara - There is a third types of Judaism. Also, I am Eastern Orthodox but I don't want to go to the church because of the Ukraine War. What should I do? Linda - My daughter left the church because of the sex abuse scandal. How can I talk with her about this topic? Jose - What are your thoughts on the court case with the pregnant woman who was in the carpool lane and got ticketed saying there is a person in her belly?

Patrick continues his conversation with Jose about the pregnant woman who got a ticket for driving in the carpool lane David - My funeral is not paid for. I don't want to be cremated by my family when I die, but I am afraid they will. What should I do? Mary - Do Catholic healers call upon mediums? My daughter found someone who doesn't seem legit. Is it a weekly obligation to attend Mass? Debbie - I have sialic disease and I receive the Blood of Christ through a separate chalice. Cecilia - How did the Samaritan woman know that Jesus was a Jew? Elias – Is it true that Jews think that children don't have souls until 7 weeks after birth? Jose - If God knows the hearts of people, why does the Priest need to mention intentions at mass? Carolyn - Is there a good Christian base book about the Birds and the Bees? Donna – Does receiving communion twice a day go against the Our Father when it says “give us this day our daily bread?”

Patrick shares A Flight Attendant’s Tips on Surviving Travel Patrick recommends “When Harry Became Sally”, which is a good overview of the transgender phenomenon E Frank - Is it normal to change the liturgy cycle of the mass, according to cannon law? California ex-trans teen backs Florida ban on Medicaid funds for transgender medical interventions. Chloe Cole said she may not be able to have children and is at higher risk for cancer because of transgender medical interventions when she was just 13-years-old Laura - My 21-year-old autistic son is also thinking he is transgender. I have found an online discord group called 'Genspect' which might be useful to people. Felicity 6-years-old - Do we have to do the sign of the cross with our right hand? Colleen - Isn't NFP the same as Birth control in marriage? If no, why not?

Caesar - Is a woman having a hysterectomy the same as abortion? Is this the same application for men who have a vasectomy? Bill - Regarding making the Sign of the Cross: The Eastern Church signs differently than Latin Catholics. What is the History of this change? Mandi - My husband got his vasectomy reversed David - 'CINO' for politicians who are 'Catholic in Name Only' a new term I made up which we should use for them. Do you think that it is fair for us to call them this? Did Paul have a crucifix that he showed to the Galatians? Biden signs executive order on abortion, declares Supreme Court 'out of control' Jaime - What is the meaning of the different scapular colors and what effects do they have on people? Mike – In 1st Corinthians, the husband is saved by the sanctifying grace of his wife even if he is not Christian. What are your thoughts on this? Chris - What is the Catholic teaching on Substance vs Accidents in Transubstantiation? Scott - My daughter is pregnant with her boyfriend's child. How should we proceed?

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 annulled? Dan - How should I read the Bible?

Christina - What do you think about the Chosen TV series? Barbara - I used to believe in abortion, but after seeing the baby's reaction during an abortion in a movie I changed my mind. Japan ex-PM dead after shooting Bernice - I think in the 60s we took on a self-centered attitude. The lack of respect for others is what changed, I think. Neighborhoods with a lot of dogs have lower crime rates Frank - I think the rise of mass shootings is due to the attention that one receives from doing it.

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? Brett Kavanaugh was forced out of a DC restaurant by protesters amid anger at SCOTUS overturning Roe v Wade 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

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 person hood 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.

Autism among American children and teens surged 50% in three years | Daily Mail Online Teresa - What does the Church teach on borders or immigration? Email from Diana – Are we missing out when we aren’t able to receive the Blood of Christ at Mass? Lorraine - My granddaughter is Lutheran now--can I go to the baptism in the Lutheran Church? Melissa - Q; my mom was taking her vitamins and her smart water turned to what looked like very dark blood. Tastes like water but looks like dark purple. What should I think about that? Patrick talks about his experience with Science in High School Jim - Comment: Patrick is wrong on his opinion about receiving communion under both kinds. I think the better way is to follow what Jesus actually said Jim - My goddaughter is getting married in Dec, but NOT in the Catholic Church. She was baptized Catholic.

Joe - Contradiction? Hebrews 9:29 'everyone dies once' and in 1 COR--Paul says not everyone will die. What am I missing? Bernine - Question: I have a friend who is in an Assyrian Apostolic Catholic Church. Do you know where we diverge. Patrick - In the Faustina prayer, 'we offer the body and blood, soul and divinity' to the Father. How are we doing that? Anna - Q: I've heard that we should we receive in the mouth only. what does the Church teach? And how can I talk to young people about the real presence? Amy - Comment: Roe v wade: it's going to take another 50 years to reverse the culture of death Email from Jack – Good job on how you handled Yesterday’s caller about abortion. Gavin Newsom slammed for vacation in Montana, on California's no-official-travel list - Washington Times Fox News Commentator Implies Exorcists Can Curb Mass Shootings | HuffPost Latest News Mary - Can we disagree with someone about abortion and still accept that person, and at what level?

Jonathan - what's Patrick's source about John Calvin holding BVM's perpetual virginity. Sandra - Comment: my husband and I kept hearing our furniture being rattled. We had 30 masses said for the deceased who died in our house---the movement stopped Anthony - Immigrants: What's Patrick's stance---shouldn't we let more in? ‘Georgia Guidestones’ Monument Damaged in Bombing – WSJ Kimberly - At mass this weekend, the Eucharist was dropped -- would like to know what we should do in that situation Bryan - RE: immigration - what you do to the least of us you do to all of us. Eric - 'Call no man your Father' How do we understand this? I'm new to the faith?

Email from Tom – How is it that God needs us humans? Email from Lilly – Can I get some books for a Catholic Conference to help convert my friends? Email from Victoria – Please recommend some books for a young person who isn’t Christian. Anthony - Were Adam and Eve in heaven or on earth when they were created? Fewer in U.S. Now See Bible as Literal Word of God Quarter of voters say they may soon have to take up arms against the government: Poll - Washington Times John – We should get behind Gun control as Catholics Dan - I have a civilly gay married brother. I have some young children--his partner will be coming too. My kids are very impressionable. What should I do? They are NOT staying with me.

Patrick talks about protecting innocence of Children Jonah - Am I committing a sin: my brother is receiving free groceries b/c of his low income. But now he has a job and is still getting free groceries. am I an accomplice? Queer-owned business shut down by employees for not being woke enough Chris - Catholic marriage: if a woman is not married to another man and the only reason is if she got married she would lose monetary benefits, if she remains living with him unmarried, is that bad? Lou - Husband struggles with pornography - how can I get through this? George Soros-backed prosecutors, Democratic AGs vow to defy abortion laws - Washington Times Benny - What is the difference between Godly remorse and good guilt versus unhealthy guilt Gerry - Family member struggling with fact that Nancy Pelosi can receive communion at Vatican.

Gregory - Is it okay to approach the topic of pro-choice with someone by asking if they would personally perform or take part in abortion clinic Jane - Can you help me work on disagreement over abortion with my friends? Daniel – Is going to a mass with another language still edifying Jonathon - Going to confession regularly and I am remembering some things i never confessed. what should I do? David - former catholic and physician - how I view the issue of abortion from a doctor perspective Alison - The Second amendment helps deter foreign attacks on our Country Warren - Gun control comment: It is through our freedoms with the 2nd amendment that we maintain peace. We've seen this the last several centuries. Gun control--gov't controls your guns and your lives. Biden is imprisoning political opponents.

Patrick Shares an article about prayer being forced upon employees Daniel - Can I officiate a non-Catholic ceremony? The parties in question aren't Catholic Email from Kevin – Regarding the use of the word “insane” Email from Michael – You are always calm when talking with callers Email from Adina – Hill song music doesn’t conform with the liturgy of the mass. Patrick talks about the Highland Park mass shooting John - Why is SSPX separated from the Church? Email from JoAnne – Need help finding a segment on your show Mary - I found a desecrated host this weekend. I asked the priest to take it. If there wasn't a priest there, what should I have done? Email from Maria – Can you recommend a place in CA to do a Spiritual retreat? Email from Paul – We have been experience weird things in our home for a while. Can we do a cleaning in our home on occasion?

Jennifer - if you're washing sacred linens, and there's a stain. how long does Christ remain there? Robin - my father officiated at my non-form marriage--it turned out to be abusive. And, I regret that b/c we didn't do any marriage prep or counseling. Tom - Any Recommendations for graduation gifts to promote faith? Chick-fil-A is America's favorite restaurant for 8th year in a row Delta Offered $10,000 To Flyers Willing To Give Up Seats On Oversold Flight Steven - How to best explain differences of God, angels and man to Mormon? Can a priest deny communion on tongue? Should a priest be wearing vestments for confession? Elizabeth - advice - visiting family- nice gay and getting married to girlfriend Email from KM – Can we attend a funeral where they scatter the ashes? Steve - Fatima promise of peace - is that before or after anti Christ? ‘Eco-weddings’ garner enthusiasm in South Korea - UCA News Email from Diana – I feel stagnant in life what should I do?

Children, teens exposed to online porn more likely to develop addiction than adults Andres - Can I give a wedding anniversary card to a couple that was not married in the church? ‘Permanent Male Sterilization’: Vasectomies Soar After SCOTUS Overturns Roe | The Daily Wire Dem Governor Urges Biden To Use Military Bases For Abortions | The Daily Caller Bee - My dad passed away and had a mass of Christian burial but he was also divorced and remarried so what is his status? Eileen - Saw Harbinger movie - have you seen it? what are your thoughts? Deacon Tom - follow up on previous callers concern about precious blood on altar linens. Jaime - Teaching toddler the faith and keeping patience while doing so Maria - at daily mass - Reader stayed at the altar after readings to help father during consecration. was this okay? is it okay to have lay person distribute communion or to receive communion from lay person? Email – How do I talk with my Lesbian friend about how Homosexuality is wrong?

Patrick comments on Nancy Pelosi receiving communion at the Vatican Cam - Galatians: Did Paul talk about the Stigmata? Roe was not mentioned in my Church at mass. Were pastors instructed not to talk about it? Army eases education enlistment requirements over recruiting woes Salmonella halts output at world's biggest chocolate factory Andrea - What does it mean to have Joy in your heart? Lisa - My husband is divorcing me. What should I do? Dave - How can I talk with my brother about receiving communion in a sinful state? Dawn - What are your thoughts on Ayurvedic medicine from Ancient India? Stu - How do you get your soul from corruption to grace after you have been baptized?

Juliette - Can Catholics do yoga? Jennifer - I did some Yoga for stretching, which I like, but after praying about it I realized I shouldn't be doing it in public and I should call it under a different name. Abby - In a Documentary of Hillsong church. What are your thoughts on songs that are emotionally manipulative, specifically at Mass? Sunday’s Coming Kathy - I know someone who moved to India to learn how to teach yoga. And some of the classes I did were more chanting than stretching. Ellen - Why did the bishop remove the Paulist Fathers at Columbus OH Neumann Center? John Wayne and the meaning behind the Pledge of Allegiance Jose – Am I taking my faith too far?

Patrick responds to an email that disagrees with his taste in music Dave – Celebrating Christ through music, whatever the genre, is fantastic Sue - If Adam and Eve had not sinned and we had immortality how would the world be able to fit everyone? Han - Can you offer multiple masses for one intention in one day? Do I need to attend the mass if I offer it for him? Joe - You messed up your facts with the Civil War. We did not go to war to save the slaves. Patrick - Do you know how long Adam and Eve were in the Garden of Eden? Vian - My friend is getting married but they aren't getting married in the church. What should I do? Cindy - My sister is considering joining the church, but some people were not welcoming to her. How can I encourage her to keeping going to church? Sylvia - My family member wants to get married outside of the Church. How can I gently tell her that it is wrong?

Patrick responds to an email asking about Nancy Pelosi receiving communion at the Vatican Dawn – I’m a professional musician and was hired by a band that has music that relates to Satan. I quit. What are your thoughts? Tim - You said that St Augustine said “miracles are no longer necessary.” Where can I find that quote? E Frank - Is practicing sacramental life necessary to be part of the Catholic Church? John - How should I answer my protestant friends who say they KNOW they are saved? Tom - How can anyone be denied communion at one church but then receive it at another church? Denise - 'Rules for Radicals': Do you think that Saul Alinsky had something to do with the infiltration of the church

Lloyd - Why is no one talking about Armageddon, especially in the Church? Karen - I listen to you all the time. I recently converted. Your guidance helped me so much in my conversion. Patrick shares an emotional testimony from someone struggling with transgenderism Juan - How do you explain the process of losing your salvation and then getting it back? Patrick recommends “Grace & Justification: An Evangelical's Guide to Catholic Beliefs” by Steve Wood Claudia - I am 5 months Pregnant. I was told the baby would not make it after he is born. How should I proceed to bury my child if he doesn't make it to birth? Karen - I was told that all three of my babies would die but I had them and they all survived. Tori – Do I need to tell my boyfriend about my past? Lucy - A miracle happened with me when they said my baby would be born with a hole in his spine, but he turned out just fine. Albert - When someone is baptized, all your sins are forgiven. If you baptize someone at the end of their life, are all of their sins still forgiven? Lynn - Is the Novice Ordo a valid Catholic Church?

Chris Pratt Clarifies Views: “I’m Not a Religious Person” Patrick offers some sound advice for those that fear we are living in difficult and tumultuous times Veronica - My baby is due in a week and she only has one functioning kidney and the doctors are thinking that it won't be an issue. Can I support a friend who wants to leave her husband? Maria - My friend is having a Quinceañera and asking me to be a dancer. The theme is going to be black. I don't think that is right, how do I tell them that? Luli – I was told to have an abortion because of a record mistake Tracy – I was told my baby would not survive long after birth and was told to abort. I choose to carry my child and he was beautiful. He died in my arms Bob - Our daughter got pregnant through rape. My daughter kept the baby and now her son is an adult with kids of his own. Ed - 56 companies are flying women out to get abortions. Edwardo - Was John the Baptist also conceived by the Holy Spirit? Steve - I have been estranged from my adult daughter. What can I do about this? Diana - Can a priest marry a couple if one of them doesn't have all their sacraments?

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?

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?

Elizabeth - Which is the oldest Church? Were the Jews a Church? Wendy - What is the difference between receiving the Holy spirit at Baptism then at Confirmation? Yvonne - My granddaughter, who went to public school in 2011, heard that abortion was another form of birth control. I haven't heard about this in the public news. Have you heard about this idea at all? Jason - What are your thoughts on all the American Politicians who say they are Catholic but are Pro-Abortion Robert - New Creation Theory MUST be right because it says 'Morning and Evening' of the different days. Since Adam named all the animals, how could he name the dinosaurs if he came after them? Joe - What is the Churches teaching on Suicide? Melissa - Father Jacques Philippe’s book 'Searching for and Maintaining Peace' says exactly what you were saying about needing to be peaceful Don - I heard that around the year 1810 the Pope declared that Americanism was a kind of Heresy. What did he mean by that? Pat - I love the banter between Cyrus and Patrick! Maryland - My best friend and I got into a fight when I needed someone to talk with. How can I amend things with her?

Elizabeth Warren Suggests Putting Abortion Clinics in National Parks More than 100,000 march for life in Spain Lloyd - Did Mary maintain her virginity through child birth and was she in pain? Can you explain the different rites? Someone said he was Catholic but not “Roman Catholic.” How to Debunk 7 Common Myths About Overturning Roe v. Wade Jo - What is the Didache, and where can I get it? Patrick recommends “The Four Witnesses” by Rod Bennett Howard - Did the Angels actually move Mary's original birth home and moving it away from the Muslims? Bill - Will everyone experience purgatory even if they are not Catholic? Every branch of the U.S. military is struggling to meet its 2022 recruiting goals Army relaxes tattoo policy, approves some hand, neck ink as it faces recruiting shortfall NATO to dramatically increase forces on high alert to over 300,000 from 40,000 amid Russia threat Mike - What was the agreement between protestants and Catholics in the late 90s about how to attain salvation? A Catholic Priest here said that Protestants got it right.

More Companies Start to Rescind Job Offers Ale - I am looking to buy some property on a street called “Devils Den Boulevard.” Will that be bad if I do buy it? Colleen - There is a Transgender person in the other part of the duplex I own and I just learned that my roommate is dating a woman Delaney 15-years-old - Why did Jesus curse a fig tree in the bible? US pilot's disturbing warning about being over worked: “Humans make mistakes under this kind of pressure” Thomas - Thank you Patrick and Relevant Radio. I am a convert to the Church. This station has given me so much strength and encouragement Maria - My husband works for a company that is financially supporting people getting an abortion. What should we do? Veronica – How do I respond when someone says the bible is “all over the place” when it comes to being pro-life Mariam - My step-son fathered an illegitimate child who now wants to have a relationship with him. We don't know if that would be wise. Arthur - What do you think of E. Michael Jones. I am not a Catholic but I am interested in your opinion on this person?

Lorraine - Why do we have different stages in the canonization process? Saul - Is it possible for priests or nuns to not fall into the sin of masturbation? Ed - I went to the military academy and one of the things that is overlooked I think is that the women are in a lot of military photos and men do not want to serve alongside women. Claudio - I think overturning Roe v Wade was because of religious ideals. I don't remember feeling pain as a Fetus. Tod - I think that the court needs to put exception into the law for some abortions. My daughter, who is a nurse, has had some experiences about it being tough. Jennifer – Pro-life people are afraid to talk about being pro-life Joanna - I am celebrating Roe v Wade being overturned Joe - All people are concerned with the violence in the USA.

Jen - How do I talk with my priest about him not wanting our kids in the church? Leticia - If everyone who disagrees with abortion moves out of LA we will be leaving it to be doomed in sin. Cynthia - I just left morning mass and adoration. At Mass, I don't mind loud kids but during the adoration I was struggling with the kids who were noisy. It was the first time I had to leave adoration. Patrick shares his article, “Suffer the Little Children” Patrick responds to an email from Tina Teresa - How can I talk with someone in a polite way who has been posting a lot of angry things on FB about Roe v Wade? Supreme Court rules for former coach in public school prayer case Patrick responds to the pro-choice memes that have saturated social media over the weekend and points out their false narrative

Airlines warn of federal air traffic controller shortage ahead of July 4 holiday Maria - A church had a statue of the risen Jesus at the altar, the Tabernacle was on a side alter and the Priest did the homily from the altar. Are these okay? Norma - I wanted to share my joy about the SCOTUS decision. I work as a counselor at a pregnancy center. After Roe v. Wade ruling, liberals slam late Justice Ruth Baden Ginsburg Maggie - Success Story: my 19-year-old daughter got pregnant her friends wanted her to get an abortion. I didn't want her to and I took care of the child while my daughter went on to school. Judy - I had two incidents where the doctors said I needed to let someone die, but the people lived. Army Guard troops risk dismissal as vaccine deadline looms Mary - Now that our federal tax dollars will no longer be going to the government, we need to give some of that money to the life centers. Fatima - A tweeter posted something that I wanted to share with you. If God killed his only son, why can't women kill their babies with abortions. It was very sad. Dee - Can a priest deny someone confession? Christopher - How can you tell if Anointing of the Sick was administered properly?

Matt - Thank you Patrick. I was able to answer faith questions because of listening to your show! Patrick reviews the new Top Gun movie Saul - What are Corporal Acts of Mercy for people who are so far gone from drugs or bad ideologies? Kenneth - The state is putting tax payer money into abortions now. Should I leave California? Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Friday that creates immediate protections for abortion providers in California against civil liability when providing care to patients from states where the procedure is prohibited or access is narrowed

Patrick shares the history of Roe v. Wade HISTORY IS MADE! Roe v. Wade has been OVERTURNED! Patrick breaks the news to the whole country of the SCOTUS decision in the Dobbs case overturns Roe v. Wade! Fr. Rocky joins Patrick Madrid on this very special day Jenny - Thank you Father Rocky for the Family Rosary across America! If we ever have an election for Americas priest, you would win! Nive - My husband said it will never be changed, when I started praying for this to stop along with Relevant Radio. Now my husband and I are praying about adopting. Lupe - Friend who wants to make her first communion and confirmation, and we've been following up on that, if she could go to confession, even if she hasn't done those sacraments

Roe v Wade Has Been Overturned! Melanie - Just rejoicing in the fact that Roe V Wade is overturned and the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart, this is a Godincidence Elizabeth - This is the Memorare moment! We have been praying so hard for this. Sheila - I am so thankful to God and Father Rocky for all that has happened Mandi - Shout out to Relevant Radio and to everybody for all the prayers Sam - Our state has a heartbeat bill and I just sent a letter to see how this affects the heart beat bill. AND I am So happy! Therese - In some parts of the world it is already the feast of the immaculate heart of Mary, so I think that that is a fitting thing for today. Amy - I want to comment on any post abortive parents. I am a post abortive parent and want to give them hope for today. Our unborn babies are rejoicing in heaven because of day. Making Abortion Illegal and Unthinkable Sandra - Please pray that California has a conversion. Richard - I am so happy and wanted to share my joy with Patrick! Philip - I am celebrating by inviting our parents to dinner and saying the rosary tonight in thanksgiving as a family. Ron - I listen to you a lot and I am very happy for today’s news! David - Thank you to Relevant Radio and Our Lady and St. Joseph. Victor - So happy for the news we received! I have a young daughter and I am more hopeful of her future.

Deb - My daughter's boyfriend, who lives with her, is out of the house for the summer. Can we live with her while he is gone? Patrick recommends Steve Wood’s book, “The ABC’s of Finding a Good Husband” Diocese of Stockton released a memo warning of possible violence and encouraging all clergy to develop a plan should anything look suspicious Dave - Does the Pyx need to be cleaned at all? Why in the Creed did they say 'Holy Catholic Church' in the Lutheran service I went to? Miranda - What are the Apocrypha books and are they good? Do you have any suggestions for books on how to tell young kids about sexuality? Sheela - Thank you for being a great person! You showed me how to forgive my brother! Will - I keep counting 41 generations instead of 40 in the bible. What am I missing? There are supposed to be 33 weeks in the ordinary time but it seems like week 6, 7 and 8 are missing from the calendar?

Clyde - Why do people stand, kneel, and sit at different times during Mass? Email – How do I set up reasonable boundaries with my husband without coming off as being jealous? Thomas – I never completed RCIA. Am I a Catholic? Patrick recommends his book, “Now What?” Steve - Can you explain how someone can be born without original sin even though they are human and how does that effect their lives as they live? Patrick talks about original sin Patricia - At what age am I exempt of fasting?

Flight attendant bluntly shares travel tips: ‘We will not help you if you are mean’ Adrienne - Is it true that the Church teaches we don't need to believe in a specific Adam and Eve, and if not, how do we explain original sin and where it originated? Sue - My son who has been married 5 years has decided not to wear his wedding ring anymore. How can I tell him he should wear it? Brooke - Why do you think that teenagers should not have cellphones? I am in a consent battle with my teens about this. Patrick comments on Artificial Intelligence Helen - Regarding Smart phones: I told my Grand Nephews that they have been telling this to kids in the 50s and 60s that they couldn't trust their parents. We bought it then, but it’s the same lie.

Patrick responds to an email about Free Masons Marquita - My 12-year-old Grandson is high functioning autistic and said he doesn't think he believes in God. Do you have any advice or books for me to give him to help with coming back to the faith? Patrick recommends “The Godless Delusion” Janet - When Jesus blessed the food in the feeding of the 5,000 was that the first Eucharist? Mercedes - Did John the Baptist know that Jesus was the Messiah? Kathryn – The Catholic schools in my area are Catholic in name only, so I am thinking about sending my kids to public school. Adriana - When someone is on life support, is it a sin if we take them off? Diane - What are your thoughts on the Harry Potter book series?

Patrick starts the show by answering an email from a family concerned that one of their own is considering transitioning and will soon be taking hormone treatment Patrick recommends “When Harry Became Sally” Email from Wilfred: Question about valid baptisms Donna - What should I call someone who identifies as a non-binary? Steve - Why don't all the Churches believe in what Jesus says about conserving the planet? Email from Randy: Should a family member convert to be a Lutheran so he can marry? Andrew - There is another path for interacting with a non-binary person. Ask them if they believe that they should be tolerant than they should tolerate you calling them by what science says they are. Pete - What is efficacy of prayer and fasting? Does my prayer for multiple people lessen the effect? Mary - I am reading from Saint Faustina's Diary. What does it mean that religious are married to Christ? Jason – Is the Our Father prayer different form the Lord’s Prayer?

June is the Month of the Sacred Heart Joseph - Where did the 6th precept about marriage go from the Catholic Church? Gilbert - Is the Holy Spirit feminine? Alissa - What should we do with our hands when we say the Our Father in Church? Kathy - You gave me advice on not attending my son's wedding and we took it, but now they are having a baby shower. We are going, but it seems like his wife is pulling our son away. How can we respond? Ira - Why is there so much talk about gay marriage on Relevant Radio? I feel like there are other things we could cover. Email – Are we obligated to send our children to Catholic schools? Tate - The Bible actually talks a lot more about homosexuality then people probably realize. Even if it was not the case, just one mention in the bible would make it important even if it’s not mentioned much.

Email from Jane: Is it okay to include a gay person in the honorary role as a bridesmaid? Steve – I can prove that the Catholic Church worships Mary… Email from Nancy – Do we need to give to “peace to good men” to mean people? Colleen - How can I get my son and his fiancé back to the faith? Maggie - What constitutes tithing in the Catholic Church? Twitter board gives approval to Musk's $44B bid Biden will call for 3-month suspension of gas tax Gas station that fired manager who sold gas for 69 cents declining Is it a sin to pay less for something if it’s priced wrong and you know it? Chris - I agree with you but God mentioned to make an 'image' not 'graven image' in the bible when referring to making the Angel statues. The difference is that a 'graven images' put you in grave because you worship them. Fred - I have been struggling with not being able to receive Jesus in the Eucharist because I am remarried but not annulled with my first marriage. What should I do about this?

Patrick reads article on loneliness and how to address it. Don - Roses from yesterday: I am a convert from Judaism so I never thought I'd be Catholic. I really believe that roses are from God--Mary brought me into the faith. Patty - What are Patrick's thoughts about Alpha? I'm concerned that it doesn't talk enough about the Virgin Mary. Mary - I'm doing alpha at my parish--we don't leave Mary out. it's been very helpful for me. Email from David – I have learned so much from listening to you and how you talk with people. Email from Richard – Is there any history of sacramental denial during other periods of time because of immorality? Email from LA – An example of other times Eucharist has been denied to people because of immorality. Mary - What did the early Christians do before the NT was written? I had a discussion with a friend?