The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers listener questions about working on Sundays, if a priest can share who’s been to confession, and how do angels appear to humans if they don’t have bodies Margaret – When to stand your ground in the classroom. It’s not our job to debate the teacher and learn what you can Mike - What is difference between the evangelical idea of salvation and Catholics view? Patrick recommends “Grace & Justification: An Evangelical's Guide to Catholic Beliefs” by Steve Wood Araceli - A pastor said that we are allowed to work on Sundays. Is that okay? Jerry - Is it confidential for a priest to even say if someone has gone to confession? Teresa 8-years-old - How did St. Dominic see his angel if angels don't have bodies? Lilliana 8-years-old - Why did Jesus go to the dead before his resurrection? Aaron - What is going on with Pope Francis' health? Did Pope Francis condemn certain Catholic Media organizations? Dave - Can you recommend some good Catholic homeschooling material? Patrick recommends https://www.setonhome.org/ Doug - What is the Catholic view on the state of our souls before we are conceived? Donna - Why does everyone wear the St. Benedict medal instead of the St. Michael medal? Denise - You told me to stop talking with someone who was against the faith because it wasn't going anywhere and stressing me out. I took your advice. Before I break it off with him do you have a passage about the Eucharist I can send him in an email just to wrap it up?

Patrick responds to an email about the morality of painting a nude model and answers emails about SSPX, and what versions of the bible have the most details, and he shares a fun story about just missing out on witnessing live one of the greatest scenes in motion picture history. Emma - Should I finish school even though some of the classes are immoral? Mike - I was invited to a SSPX Monastery mass. Is it okay for me to go and is it valid? Patrick shares his near miss of witnessing live one of the most memorable scenes in motion picture history. Adrian - How do I respect a leadership in the USA that is not supporting the unborn in the USA? Lydia - A priest gave me the advice that Jesus was silent before the sanhedrin. The time will come for her to speak up and when it comes she will know. Matthew - How do I charitably tell laity that a priest is doing wrong things? Conan - What versions of the bible have more details?

Patrick shares his thoughts on Donte’s Devine Comedy, and gives advice to a woman who feels like she’s losing her faith due to the painful divorce she’s going through. Ann - What do you think about Donte's Devine Comedy? Izabelle - I feel like I have lost faith while going through my divorce. What should I do? Gabriel - Could you talk more about Circular Reasoning and sola scriptura? EFrank - Will you be condemned by the church if you don't go to mass at least once a year? Marie - Is there a place for Equity Literacy training that we received in the Catholic School? Joe - God says before I formed you in the womb I knew you. So shouldn't we have been there before being conceived? Karen - Regarding domestic abuse, they could rebuild through going on public dates. That is what I did when I was in a domestically violent relationship. Brenda – My friend is married and cheating on her husband and using me as a scapegoat. Do I need to confess this to a priest?

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Patrick reports about the disturbing news that 20 Major League Baseball teams are raising money to provide “medical sex changes” for minors. He also celebrates being on the air for 10 years and answers questions about Eucharistic ministers and why he receives on the tongue. 20 MLB Teams Are Raising Money To Provide ‘Medical Sex Changes’ For Minors Richard – In Mark 9:24, how does the father’s unbelief translate with those who struggle with the faith today? Elizabeth – How do I know if I’m living in an invalid marriage? Dan - How can understand the relationship between Mary and the Holy Spirit? It’s the 10th Anniversary of The Patrick Madrid Show! Izabella 7-years-old - Why do we receive on the tongue? Marilyn - What do you think about Eucharistic ministers to the home bound?

Patrick shares a new article about how ‘Quiet quitting’ is the ‘slow killer’ in relationships, and he equates the article with what’s happening in the Catholic Church right now and how we can combat that and become reengaged and active in the Church Suzanne - What was the MLB team that does not support children having sex changes? Mark - Who should the spouse priorities in remarriage? The new spouse or the kids? Patrick answers a “Ready, Steady, Go” email about an adult subject matter. The listener had heard this particular sexual act was wrong and asks Patrick to clarify. Mark – Which two books on suffering should I get? Patrick recommends “Arise from Darkness” by Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel and “A Grief Observed” by C.S. Lewis Katy – My daughter is trans-identifying. I love her so much and I hate seeing what she’s going through.

Patrick gives advice to the mom of a teenager who she fears is not excited about confirmation. He also helps George who is in a spiritual rut and Patrick points out that what he’s going through is spiritual dryness and how that might actually be a good thing. Angelica - I really like the show. I am a new listener! My son is a teenager and he is not excited about Confirmation. Is it okay for me to say that there will be a cute girl in his class to help motivate him to go? George - I am going through a spiritual rut right now. What should I do to get through this? Patrick recommends “The Interior Castle” by Saint Teresa of Ávila Chia - Is it good for Catholic men to have a “Man Cave?” Susan - How can I help my mentally ill niece? She see’s violent visions and hears voices, and I don’t know how to help her. Sonia - I teach confirmation class and kids say that they are forced to be there. I tell Parents to ask about what the kids are learning to help them get engaged. John - What was the name of drug treatment center run by monks? Timothy – Thank you for all you do. Raquel - My daughter is turning 18. She wants to get the vaccine to celebrate. How can I help her?

This is a great segment to play for anyone using birth control or even thinking about using it.

Patrick tackles the question about scrupulosity, gives advice to listeners wondering about how much to pray, shares a powerful article on the power of the rosary and gives his thoughts on people taking their pets to Mass on Sunday. Patrick answers emails regarding demons Patrick answers emails regarding Scrupulosity while confessing sins James - clarification on praying too much Luis - Prayed the rosary a lot during college and wondering if I was doing too much instead of focusing on school work- is that scrupulosity? Patrick Shares an article about the power of the rosary Bill - Co-worker has a healing ministry out of his car. What should I make of that? Patrick answers an email about taking your pets to church

Patrick addresses the validity of praying the rosary while exercising, offers some in-depth material to listeners that takes a look at Critical Race Theory and it’s problems, as well as gives advice for parents trying to increase their patience with their children. Email from Brain – Is it okay for me to pray the rosary while swimming? Pedro - I pray while I do laps as well and this is what I do? Joseph - What are your thoughts on the Apparitions of Garabandal? Patrick talks about a book by Edward Feser called: All one in Christ: A Catholic Critique of Racism and Critical Race Theory Jane - Do you know any specific prayers for patience? I lose my patience with my kids often and I want to do something different Maryanne - Reading 'Mystical City of God' by Venerable Mary of Jesus Is this book ok? Email from Jack – talks music with Patrick Caz - What happens to the Jewish people after they die since they don't follow Jesus?

Patrick talks with young listeners on concerns about living your faith in the new school year, addresses the dilemma on how to reconcile suffering with God, and gives his perspective on the morality of artists using nude models while painting Emma - What should I do about the stickers o my water bottle? should I use stay away from certain ones? Steve - Would there be a good book by Peter Kreeft for my friend who is young and wants to learn more about faith. Rose - What do you know or think about the 'Flame of Love Book' and diary? Nicole - Can you help me to understand suffering? I read Peter Kreeft and I didn't get it Justin - Why is finding Jesus in the Temple a mystery of the rosary? Janet - “Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect”. I talked to a Greek scholar about this Emily – Can God forgive any sin? Rolando - I am an artist, Am I allowed to draw nudes or is that against our faith? Linda - How long should kids be in formation before sacraments?

Caller Elaine asks Patrick about the Vatican’s stance on the alleged Marian apparitions at Medjugorje.

Patrick discusses moral implications making human in labs to harvest organs, marvels at the apparent up tick of love and pampering for dogs, and answers questions about scripture, confession and whether or not married women can become nuns. Patrick talks about an article regarding - A biotech company wants to take human DNA and create artificial embryos that could be used to harvest organs for medical transplants Patrick shares how dog owners treat their dogs in pampering ways Kip - Jesus told his disciple to pick up their cross. what did apostles think this meant? Raquel - Book that will help me with preparing for confession Email from Eva – How can I get a Relevant Radio Bumper sticker Mary - Why can some married men become priests? can married women become religious sisters? Mary-Kate - What devotion can I pray for my kids? Margaret - Grandson is 22 - what can I give him to help him develop a relationship with Jesus? Florida woman tries to beat DUI test with Irish dance Patrick responds to email regarding doing penance for sin

Patrick takes on questions about who is in heaven, the sin of Gluttony and answering the difference between anointing of the sick and last rite, all while trying to catch up on his stack of emails. Email from Adam – I need to get to confession, but how? Patrick Answers emails from Listeners Patrick talks about what it means to be married in the Catholic faith Evette - Do saints (those who are in heaven) go to daily mass? Patrick answers an email about Gluttony Jamie - what did the world look like when it was first created? Ellie - When we say 'forgiveness of sins' in the creed, does that mean EVERYONE is forgiven? Patrick answers an email asking for baby name suggestions Megan - If you are late for mass and you miss the 'Christ have mercy' part, can you receive the Eucharist? Marina - I had an abortion and looking for a place to share my story so others don't make the same mistake Evette - What is the difference between anointing of sick and last rites?

Patrick answers an email about purgatory, as well as questions from young listeners about the faith. He tackles concerns of philosophy about God existing before matter, and whether or not we should be watching anime Email from David – Can the souls in Purgatory pray for us? Les - Are you just making up what the world was like before creation? Agnostic and ready to talk Charlotte - what is your opinion on anime cartoon work? is it okay to watch it? Therese - What do all the people do in heaven? Patrick Answers email regarding anger issues in a child Noah - follow up - divorced and just became catholic - do I need annulment? Evette - Priest stopped mass to reprimand people coming in late - what should I do? this bothered me Denise - How do I defend Pope during WWII that he didn't go along with Nazi's? Marie - Illustrator asking me to make pictures for tarot cards. is that okay?

Caller Jim asks why the Catholic Church is the one true Church. Patrick gives a thorough explanation citing the Bible, Church Fathers, and historical facts to defend the Catholic Church as the one true Church.

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?