The Patrick Madrid Show

Roe v. Wade: Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn abortion rights leaked Tom - I think there are options for spending for good organizations that align with your morals but it is a lot of work. Debra - What should I do about a mother who wants to have God Parents for her child who aren't practicing Catholics? Matt - Do you know of any studies that correlate abortion with the decline in the work force? ALSO I read an article that discussed the lower birthrate with the decline in work force. Lisa - Is it true that all firstborns have more blessings than other siblings? David - Do you know of anyone who has come to the catholic faith who was a Jehovah Witness who wrote a book?

The Governor of Oregon passed the Menstrual Dignity Act which requires all schools (elementary, middle, & high) starting next year place period products in all bathrooms (boys and girls) with instructions on how to use it.  Twitter's 'chief censor' making $17m per year could be fired Denise - A few weeks ago you mentioned Contraception, it was confusing to me and I didn't understand what you were saying could you clarify it. It seemed like you were saying it was good in some ways? Kellogg's Spoon-feeds Activism with Woke Cereal Frank - I was at Helena this weekend, it was great! I was going to ask you what is your greatest hope for the future of the church? Laura - Thank you. I talked with you 2 years ago and you told me to pray to Mary the Undoer of knots for help. I wanted to get married in the church. I did pray and I just got married in the church last Saturday.

Lisa - My sister is in Hospice care. She is a Christian, but not Catholic. As a Catholic, what can I do for her spiritually? Dave - Was Mary's mother Ann also greeted by the Gabriel to say she would conceive with Mary? Jesus in the Dead Sea Scrolls Maria - Can I vote for a Gay candidate? Clare - How does purgatory work with teen suicide?

Patrick wraps up his talk about the Dead Sea Scrolls - Jesus in the Dead Sea Scrolls  Mark - I was asked to marry a couple, but would that still be a valid marriage?Terry - What are your thoughts on two people living together in celibacy and not being married? Christina - I told my niece that I would not go to her outside non-Catholic wedding. I have gotten a lot of flak for this. What can I tell people in response? Leslie – Where can I get more information so I can keep learning about Church and world History according to the church? Anna – Is the priest allowed to change the gospel readings during Sunday Mass? Eli - Is it okay for a non-Catholic to visit and pray at Catholic Churches? Phoebe 10-years-old - Will we use the bathroom and sleep in heaven? Thomas - My sister in law is going to become a counselor. How could she interact with a client who wants to do something without breaking her ethic code as a counselor?

After 31 Years in Prison, a Man Is Freed Over ‘Mistaken Identification’ Liz - What is your opinion on Father Mike Schmitz getting a tattoo? Louise - A friend is getting married outside the church can I go the reception? David - I'm not Catholic but I like your show. What is the Eucharist and what is Communion? Anna Marie - What is a good way to tell someone to be quiet in Church? Italy’s Highest Court Rules Children to Be Given Mother’s and Father’s Surnames Matt – Is the bible controversial because it has been translated so many times?

Peter – How should I respond when people say Relevant Radio is too right wing? David - What do you think about annulments and what is the process? SoCal's biggest water supplier to limit outdoor irrigation to one day per week starting June 1 Gerry - why did Jesus Appear First to Mary Magdalene? Debbie - I am a home help occupational therapist. One of my clients started doing card reading. Should I keep working for this client? Huyen - Is it moral to donate blood for money? Anthony 6-years-old – Can babies see angels? Savanah – I’m Catholic now and I just completed the sacraments over Divine Mercy Sunday. I wanted to share my Joy! Frank - If you realize you committed a mortal sin as a young person, do you have to confess it to receive communion?

Mark - Why is having a crucifix okay in regards to the First Commandment? Delta to start paying flight attendance for the boarding process Ray - Can I donate my body to a hospital for science? Jenny - What does it mean when Jesus said “if you live by the sword you die by the sword?” How does that translate into a philosophical perspective? Bob - I have been having indecent sexual dreams, should I feel guilty about them? Ken - I am looking into returning to the Catholic Church, but I am wondering how would I be able to be Catholic when my wife is very against the idea?

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

Patrick Answers Your Emails Is Columbus Ohio a good and faithful place to raise a family? What are the characteristics of Glorified Body? Mr. Rogers Fun Facts! Patrick recommends “Music and Morals: A Theological Appraisal of the Moral and Psychological Effects of Music” by Basil Cole Is it scandalous that President Biden says he’s Catholic? Will we maintain our reproductive qualities in heaven?

Patrick Answers Your Emails Will I be allowed to pick my heavenly body? What is the name of that Taco Song? I received a badge featuring a Satanist. What should I do with it? Why would God want us to follow uninspired things? Why don’t parents care more when their kids leave the one true faith? Twitter and free speech

My children went to Catholic schools and now they don’t believe in God. I wish I could get a refund from these schools. Jack 7-years-old - Does Satan have a conscience? Christian - I became a Catholic on Easter! Thank you, it's because of Relevant Radio that I did this! Kidnapping suspect's rosary tattoo led to man named Jesus Director James Gunn Responds To Calls To Recast Chris Pratt Over Actor’s Public Christianity Shirley - In Mark what is the meaning of the naked young man in the garden? Nellie - Why are novenas nine days long? Is cremation okay? Andrea - My daughter is engaged with someone who is not Catholic. Is there a book on the Catholic Church that you can recommend for this?

Patrick shares the astonishing story about how “Surprised by Truth” has brought people back to the Church Emma - Is Mary omnipresent? I am a new Catholic. Cesario - what are different types of Truth?  I would like you to expound on other things about truth like man's truth if you have time. Conservatives humanize babies by putting a gender on them so they can stop people from having abortions.  Marco (9 yo) - If heaven did not exist where would we go? Luis - Book for my Niece who is dating but not practicing her faith. How can I point her into dating from a Catholic perspective? ABCs of Finding a Good Husband by Steve Wood Melody - Converted to Catholics, fell away and really came back again through reading your books. Thanks YOU Ryan - How does indulgence work throughout our lives? it seems like we still get punishment after death

Maria  - Raised Catholic, walked away but came back Want to share that journey and what i have learned as my siblings have not come back Fr. Rocky – The Walk to Mary Conservatives humanize babies by putting a gender on them so they can stop people from having abortions. Mom Gives Fiery Speech After Teacher Allegedly Tried To Teach 8-Year-Old Patrick - What kind of supplement can I get my kids so they are ready for catechism class? Deborah -Is it appropriate to attend a dedication ceremony for a child that isn't catholic? FBI warns of voice cloning technology being used in scam calls Chris - Do you know about the Baha i Faith? they teach that all faiths are legit. how can this be? Catherine - New godparent - advice or resources to help the children’s faith since the parents are not active in their faith. Kathy - How can we better serve the handicapped or interpreters at church?

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

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

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

Men Allowed To Have Opinions On Abortion Now That Men Can Get Pregnant Twitter reconsiders Elon Musk offer to buy social media giant Man Charged With Threatening Merriam-Webster Over Gender Definitions Howard - Thank you for pushing me over the line. I went to confession after 65 years! Terri - There are no churches around me that do the Saturday morning mass. Can we go to the Saturday Vigil mass to count? Rosario - What to do about my son who is using Drugs? Patrick responds to a twitter post that says “you should not tell an unbeliever, “God loves you”’ Ronald - Do you have any recommendation for a book for my 5th grader catechists? Patrick recommends “The Baltimore Catechism: Book 2” Linda - My daughter thinks she can receive communion with a mortal sin. How should I handle this?

Patrick continues his conversation with Linda about her adult daughter who doesn’t like “all this Catholic guilt” Putin appears fidgety at church service during illness rumors Philomena - I'm hearing weird sounds and such at night. Could it be the devil? Why male mosquitoes leave humans alone Patrick shares the story of a woman who is removing ‘in sickness’ from her wedding vows Scientists Find No Benefit to Time-Restricted Eating David - Daughter in law baptized/confirmed. what kind of book can we give her to help supplement her education? High School Football Team Under Fire For Praying Before Games Mark - Thanks for conversation about pride. It helped me to realize that it was a problem for me and try to work on it

Pope Francis’ Agenda Canceled for Needed ‘Medical Checkups,’ Vatican Says Jesus - Is there sin that does not lead to death? Brian – Can you recommend a book for an elderly man going through suffering as he ages and cannot take of herself? Joann - 4 attributes of resurrected body - are they the same for those going to heaven and hell? Alejandro - Does the bible say you can smoke and drink? John – What is a Messianic Jew? Emma – 10-years-old - How do I know God is real? Jenny - Does a blessing over the radio 'count'? John - Why is Mary called Co-Redeemer? Brooke - Follow up - How to know God is real if we haven’t physically seen Him or touched Him?

Patrick answers your emails: Email – Is it okay to hug and kiss if you are in a relationship but not married? Victor – What odes the Nazi salute have in common with Yoga? Janice – Question about the Miracle of Naphtha Email – What are the differences in baptism between Catholic churches and orthodox churches? Karen – Thank you for talking about difficult topics Kathy – It has been 40 years since I went to confession. Thanks to Patrick Madrid, I’m coming back to my faith. Tom – Does a lack of a valid baptism mean you can’t receive the other sacraments? Krishna – Should we bless our home?

Patrick answers your emails: Carmen – Does the Catholic Church derive its authority from Jesus? What if Pope Francis changes the doctrine? Bill – Is there anything wrong with using STEM cells? Olivia – Asks for advice about end of life issues. Patrick recommends “Life Issues, Medical Choices” Martin – The company I’m working for supports abortion organizations. Should I find a new job? Anna – My friend believes priests should be allowed to marry. Please help! Email - Is it bad that I am uncomfortable when I see people of the same sex showing public displays of affection?

Patrick Answers Your Emails Preston – Do people choose to go to Hell? Why would anyone choose to burn forever? Patrick recommends “The Dogma of Hell” Juan – Can I get a vasectomy? My marriage might depend on it. Ron – Question about marriage and annulments. Patrick recommends https://marysadvocates.org/ and https://www.helpourmarriage.org/ Email – Should I cancel my Netflix? Email – I want to return to the church but I’m not sure I’m in a valid marriage. Patrick recommends “Why by Catholic” and “Surprised by Truth”

What Will Our Resurrected Bodies Be Like? Donnie - If you are a man on earth you will be a man in heaven. but Jesus says there are no genders in heaven. How do you reconcile that? Beverly - Thank you so much Patrick! You are great! Christina - If your husband wants a divorce but you are in the Catholic Church, is there a chance to get together with another partner?

Once a retail giant, Kmart nears extinction after closure Hubble Telescope Zooms In on the Biggest Comet Ever Spotted Sharina - Is praise and worship music appropriate during mass? Claudia - Thank you for telling me how to argue about faith. I love Relevant Radio! Netflix estimates around 100 million households worldwide are watching its service for free by using the account of a friend or family member Netflix Teases ‘He’s Expecting’ Series Days After Apple Debuts ‘Pregnant Man’ Emoji A YouTuber who posted a video of himself parachuting out of a plane that he claimed had malfunctioned, had his private pilot certificate revoked. The FAA found that he purposely abandoned the aircraft. Gerard - What do you think about the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin? Is Thomas a twin of Jesus and did he take Jesus’s place on the cross? Anthony - I do MMA and boxing. Is that sinful to do and watch? Sharon - Does a Jewish marriage need to get an annulment in order to marry a Catholic?

Mary Beth - I am a nurse and what does the church say about providing birth control? Bob - What is a Plenary indulgence and what are the steps to gain one during Divine Mercy Sunday? Dawn - Can you explain the different between mediation and contemplation and how do they transition? Marin - What are the governments of the Catholic Church? Ed - Did a governor say that they would kill a botched abortion baby as humanely as possible? AND do you HAVE to do the Chaplet between 3 for maximum benefit? Mary - Can I get info on the repeal of the conscience prevision. Is it really going forward? And what should the bishops do about this? Steve - If you receive reconciliation for lent, does it still count for the Divine Mercy Sunday? Tom - I got my annulment. Does that mean that my ex is also annulled? Elaine - Does the Novena have to be said on each of the nine days for the indulgence or can you catch up with it later? Beth - I teach 2nd grade religion class and what happens to your body after you die? My kids in my class are doing the novena for Divine Mercy Sunday but they can't receive communion till May. Do they still get the indulgence?

Elon Musk Says ‘Woke Mind Virus’ Makes Netflix ‘Unwatchable’ As Shares Plummet 20% The woman behind the Libs TikTok has been doxxed Sandra - What is your thought on the Oblate program? Maria - There is a show called the Good Doctor. I used to watch it but then I stopped when someone was being mocked for not wanting to do an abortion.  This portrays Hollywood also wanting to push the abortion agenda. Marcy - Can you clarify the Readings from Good Friday: When they said it was preparation day on Friday what were they preparing for? Dave - I am a member of the Knights of Columbus. We are doing a great job of getting ultra sounds into the hospitals. 80% who see it will have their baby! Eckhart - Can I get more clarification on the idea of no salvation outside the Catholic Church. It is tough for me to hear what you said. Kamala Harris talks about space Carlos - Are the unbaptized part of body of Christ? Jim - Why did Jesus tell Mary Magdalene “your God MY God?”

Patrick breaks the reprehensible news that our Catholic* President Joe Biden is going to mandate the elimination of conscience clauses for hospitals, physicians, and anyone else who does not want to perform abortions or “sex change” operations. He offers an extending commentary on the primacy of conscience and how it applies to this situation with abortion. Biden to scrap rule allowing hospitals, employers, staff to opt-out of abortions, trans services Ann - Is the Easter Vigil part of my obligation as a Catholic? Rosario - Do you have any suggestions for someone struggling with depression? Jane - Can you explain where in the bible they talk about confirmation and what really is confirmation? Dr. Francis - I am a Doctor and am very against Biden’s proposal to force doctors to do abortions. Patrice - With this change, they are removing people with conscience from the work force.

Patrick finishes his commentary on the primacy of conscience and how it applies to abortion Mark - I have heard Joe Biden not wanting to enforce his own views on other but now he doesn't want to extend those views to others John - I am a former doctor and I gave up my practice because the hospital decided to do abortions. That was 40 years ago. Hua - I am planning on taking RCIA in the fall. When I take the vow at the end is it necessary for me to have a clear grasp of all church teachings? Patrick recommends “Surprised by Truth” Lynne - I think that they will be getting rid of the Catholic hospitals Anthony - Does the church still teach that outside the Catholic Church there is no Salvation? Barb - I want to share the three criteria to discern if you find your conscience is not in line with church teaching: We should Know our faith, we should seek spiritual direction, we should pray about it. Marie - I stood up for my faith in the medical industry. Jairo – Thank you for all you do Al – How can we evangelize to fallen away Catholics when they come to Easter, Christmas or Funeral masses? Dorothy - Where can I get a copy of the old fashioned Catechism that is thin? Heidi - I teach religious-ed to 8th graders and I am wonder what type of things I should review with them before the end of the semester?

Patrick plays the audio clip of some evangelical protestants loudly playing and singing praise music on a commercial flight, effectively commandeering the plane and forcing the other passengers to listen to them. Patrick explains why this is inappropriate and inconsiderate and might even drive people further away from Christ. Some callers agree, other don’t, and many lively conversations ensue. TSA will not enforce mask mandate on public transit after court ruling Surprising New Data Shows Just How Much The COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Global Birth Rates Marguerite - Fr Maurice book - 'Catholicism without the guilt.’ Is this really a catholic book? Naomi - Do we still have to fast from meat on Fridays during the Easter season? Brian - Does it have to be a certain oil for anointing of the sick? Singing on plane – Is it okay? Ilhan Omar Lashes Out Over Backlash She Received On Tweet About Christians Singing On Airplane Christine - We prayed the rosary on a pilgrimage on a plane - how is that different than music on a plane?

Michael – I work at an airline and it’s often a lot of businessmen on flights and they are trying to get work done so it’s not appropriate. Dave – Why do people want to make God into their own likeness? Julie - Advice for converting people to the faith? Richard - Portuguese flight that was crashing and everyone prayed the rosary and they found a place to land safely. Alex - I agree but prophets often took a stand in an awkward place Nello - Too many Catholics chitchatting before, during and after mass. It’s disrespectful. Amy - What about schools interjecting liberal goals into the classroom that is not connected to class topic Dave - What to do when you lose connection with your kid’s godparents? Can you choose new people to godparent them? Sam - Did Judas consume the Eucharist at the last supper?

Is Judas in Hell? by Fr. Hugh Barbour Diane - How can I evangelize without being pushy to my friend? Karen - What happens if you die while having a brown scapular on? Kansas Governor Vetoes Bills Banning Biological Males From Women’s Sports, Protecting Parental Education Rights Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Claims He Witnessed Incident Where CNN Tried To Falsify News Suzy – Is Loyola University a good catholic college? Tracy - I was away from the faith because of my liberal college Matt - How could the good thief be in paradise when heaven hasn’t opened up yet? Carla - Can I have a gay person participate in my wedding? Sue – How do the Divine Mercy Sunday indulgences work? Gabriella - My priest doesn't let me really talk about my sin in confession. Is it valid if it’s too fast?

Patrick starts off the show by wishing everyone a Happy Easter Russian warship sunken in Ukraine war may have been carrying a piece of the 'true cross,' a treasured Christian relic Patrick recommends the book by St. Francis DeSales “Sign of the Cross” Michael - Wasn't it necessary for Judas to betray Jesus? Patrick recommends “Predestination: The Meaning of Predestination in Scripture and the Church” by Réginald Garrigou-Lagrange Francis - A Catholic family's daughter has come out as lesbian. Mother is daily communicant, and dad isn't into the faith. What should I tell the dad when we go to dinner? Denny - When Christ rose from the dead, he had wounds. Did he have wounds from the scourging? Patrick responds to a twitter post claiming that Jesus is transgender Andrea - Did the Resurrected Jesus need to sleep? Emily - Are we to pray for Judas, or is he eternally damned?

Patrick, continuing on from the end of the last hour, quotes from the Catechism of the Council of Trent in regards to Judas being in hell Melba - St. Gertrude: I want to know if the prayer was made for the saint or if it's for everybody? Can I set 1,000 souls free from purgatory if I say the prayers? Jane - Why did Jesus pick Judas if he knew that he would betray him? Why would he be so hard on him? Josh – Is your eternal destiny already fixed and non-removable? Karen - Did God create hell and put Satan in charge? Are there different levels of pain? Newscaster says, “(Elon) could actually control what people think… that is our job” UofNH professor says it’s ineffective to assume a sexual relationship between young people and adults is predatory and criminal No Conspiracy Theory: Parents are right to worry about sexual abuse of students by school officials. Steven - Jesus' wounds--why do we call the spear in his side a wound if he was already dead? Dave - I have three grandsons--what's a book for young men about how to find a good wife? Patrick recommends “The ABC’s of Finding a Good Wife” by Steve Wood

Patrick responds to an email from Morning Air regular guest Jim Schroeder in regards to transgenderism  https://james-schroeder.com/transgender/ Will – My Catholic Wife wants to be baptized again in Pentecostal church. What should I do? Clark - Went to confession but couldn't understand my penance. What do I do? Michelle - Why do Byzantine's make sign of cross from right to left? Paul - How do I expand a ministry from small time to bigger operation? Margaret – Why is God sometimes pluralized at Mass? Nora – My aunt cheated on my uncle and we are keeping this a secret. Is it my responsibility to share? Michael - What is the source of divine revelation? Is it scripture and the creed or more? Elaine - Going to a primitive Baptist funeral. Is it okay to wear my crucifix? I want to be sensitive to them.

Good Friday No Evidence for the ‘Pagan Easter’ Thesis - There’s a popular image that makes its rounds on social media every year about Easter and Ishtar. Let's put this bad argument to rest for good. – by Jon Sorensen Many Jews are fed up with Christians hosting Passover seders of their own Denise - How to talk with people who are Catholic but advocate pro-choice? (wants to revisit a response you gave to caller on March 10) Megan - Can you clarify what you meant about the angel of death passing over and the connection to our baptism. Michael - You got me started looking at the faith and tomorrow I will be confirmed! Andrea -  There are Messianic Jews who follow the old traditions and still believe in Jesus

Good Friday Fauci praises communist China lockdown and suggests we used the lockdowns to get people vaccinated David - How can anyone be sure they were validly baptized? Adon - What is a Sephardic Jew? Patrick offers a biblical overview of Moses as a type or pre-figurement of Christ and explains the profound parallels between Moses liberating the people from bondage in Egypt with that of Christ liberating us by his Passion and death from bondage to sin. Matthew - Suggestions for helping my mom get back into the faith? Antonio 6-years-old - Why did Jesus have to die? Tim - How does the crowd change so quickly from Palm Sunday to Good Friday?

Good Friday Maria – What is the difference between the Spanish and English naming of Good Friday? Why does it translate differently? Mike - How do we know that the Bible and holy sites in Jerusalem are genuine? Marcello - Why did Jesus have to fast in the desert for 40 days? Will - Are acts of penance or mortification okay? George - Is there a difference between blurting out the lords name and using it as a curse word in making it a mortal sin? Pablo - Why were we condemned with original sin in the first place? Greg – Do you know about the Holy Martyrs Catholic Church? James - The calendar says today is Passover. Why did we celebrate it yesterday on Holy Thursday? Victoria - Can I go to an Easter mass at Greek orthodox church?

Cliff - In the St. Michael Prayer I see a lot of "safeguard" instead of "defense" and "cast" instead of "thrust." I find this disturbing. I'm supposed to blame Vatican II right? Is that how it works? The latest Quinnipiac poll finds Joe Biden with a 26% approval rating among Hispanics — lower than his rating among whites. Being bilingual slows down brain aging Bill - Is Purgatory mentioned in the bible? The Four Types of Pride and How to Root Them Out Joseph - My Baptist friend says that the Good Thief story proves that there is no purgatory. How would you respond to that? Tracy - How can I address the “once saved always saved” question from Protestants?

Two women at all-female New Jersey prison are PREGNANT by trans inmates Elon Musk Offers To Buy Twitter In Deal Worth More Than $40B Wayne - Can non-Catholics take communion and confession for Divine Mercy Sunday? Bernice - My husband is not a practicing Catholic and he goes to a protestant church. Is it a sin for me to go to his church? Airline industry urges end to mask requirements as deadline approaches: "We need to remove these mandates" Patrick shares audio from Libs of TikTok 3 teenage Girls inured on Rugby team by a transgender

Richard - I had a question from a Teen 'Is the only meaning for faith, hope?' What are your thoughts on this quote? Cami - There is a boy in my class who changed to a girl. How can I handle this? Steve - Has there been attempts to find the body of Joseph? Jim - Is Good Friday a day of obligation? What is the Octave of Easter? Lindsey - This is my first Holy Week where I making time for the whole Triduum. Do you have any reflections I can focus on? AND I went to confession for the first time in 3 years and it was everything you said it would be. Eric - If god made the Angels before humans, do the Angels feel that it is a demotion to bestow upon them the title of Saint? Josephine – What is the reasoning behind the law about a double murder if a woman is pregnant but if she has an abortion it is not considered murder? Cecilia - I have an aunt who is a 7 Day Adventist who says we are asleep when we die. How does that work with Purgatory and the resurrection? Steve - I am coming into the Church this Easter and You and RR helped me so much in becoming Catholic, thank you! Liam - I was wondering if the Holy spirit was in Jesus? How does that work and why would Jesus need the Holy Spirit? Charles - Does the church approve the book 'The City of God'? Lisa - My cousin is Catholic but getting married in the protestant church. Can I send her flowers or would that not be okay? Louise - I have become estranged from my Dad. How can I handle holidays and birthdays?

Patrick shares and elaborates on an article by a priest called “Seven Tips for a Good Confession" Eric – You recommended “A year with the Bible” and it’s a great resource Erica – Is it okay for my Son to attend a SSPX church? 93KHJ Turns 100 years old! Mary - Can you participate in a seder meal as a Catholic? Email: Can couples still be intimate after the wife has gone through menopause? Axios-Ipsos poll: Most Americans say COVID is no longer a crisis Severe Storms Are Again Expected Across the Midwest and the South Geraldine - Difference between Ukrainian Catholic Church and Roman Catholic Church? Patrick recommends, “These Are My Rites: A Brief History of the Eastern Rites of Christianity” by Edward E. Finn Laura - Do we kneel after the Lamb of God in mass? We are not doing it at my church.

How to obtain a plenary indulgence during Holy Week 2022 Peter - Why do you pray to Mary when there is no biblical basis for it? Mike – What were the sins Paul talks about in Romans 7? Is it okay to confess repeated sins? This is real? Professional baby namer earns $10K per baby. Patrick offers to do it for free. J Oklahoma governor signs bill making nearly all abortions illegal Dave - I'm homebound, can I get an indulgence if I can't go to mass/sacraments in person? Mark - Lord to good thief – “today you will be with me in paradise” but Jesus didn't rise until Sunday. How does that work? Theresa - Are communal confessions valid? Don - If I say my act of confession every day, why do I need to go to confession?

Patrick shares Edward Feser’s article, “Benevacantism is scandalous and pointless” Diana - I have an ectopic pregnancy and the doctors say I should abort. What should I do? Edwardo – Mother of my child left and I am not sure if I should pursue her Benson - Can you experience purgatory before you die? Mark - Can you unpack the Holy Saturday indulgence? Jo - Catholic School teacher starting issues with her daughter and not sure how to address the situation Kate – How to obtain a Josephite marriage blessing?

Patrick takes several calls on various aspects of the Sacrament of Confession, including from three different people who had been away from the Sacrament for as long as 40 years. He clears up some confusions and misconceptions of what makes the Sacrament valid and what to do if you forgot a mortal sin but remembered it later. Shirley - Went to confession but not sure it was done correctly and wondering if my sins were absolved? Patrick joins the Drew Mariani Show to talk with John Harper about the Shanghai video that now has more than 7 Million views David - Follow up question from Yesterday: If an invalid priest says confession, are those invalid also as well as last rights etc.? Patricia - During my first confession in decades, I forgot one thing. The priest absolved me still. Is that sin forgiven? Camille - I went to confession after becoming a widow. It had been 4 years. It was a great confession.

Christina - I am coming into the church this Easter. My step mom told me that Catholics are basically mindless. How would you respond? Mark - Does everyone receive a guardian angel or just people who are baptized? John - Since our soul is infused by God, how can it be stained with Original sin? Patrick shares audio from Ric Elias, the CEO of Red Ventures and a survivor of a plane crash, who offers a thoughtful response when asked about his near death experience Vicki - Is administering morphine to someone on hospice morally ethical? Should we have her receive the Anointing of the Sick again? Joshua - Can I listen to the Band U2 since they supported the abortion law in Ireland a few years back? Audrey - Should Catholic couples adopt, opposed to having kids, because of the Abortion law in Texas? Kate - I don't feel forgiven after a confession regarding my abortion. Patrick recommends https://rachelsvineyard.org and https://hopeafterabortion.com for help with healing after an abortion

USPS has suspended mail service in parts of Santa Monica, CA because the mailmen kept getting assaulted and attacked. They say it’s not safe for people to be delivering mail. Jen - Can you comment on how you would speak to your own children ages 8 and 14 how they would interact with Trans Children? Juliana - Can you recommend a book for someone who is interested in becoming Catholic? Patrick recommends “Surprised by Truth” Megan - You said we should ask a Trans person if they believe in tolerance. I have tried that approach and the person said that they don't tolerate ignorance. How would reply to that? Patrick - In the New American Bible they describe the Criminals as revolutionaries but in other translations they are 'thieves.' Why is there this discrepancy? Kathleen - I was sharing the China video with a young person yesterday and she said that they should have had a better food supply. Could you elaborate on the circumstances of the people in China? Marvin - A priest from my parish takes some of the host and puts in in the wine. Why does he do that? AND If John was right there at the cross does that mean that the Apostles lives were not in danger. So why were they afraid?

Elon Musk ‘Serious’ About Potentially Turning Twitter’s Headquarters Into ‘Homeless Shelter’ Patrick posted a video clip from Shanghai China, sent to him by a close friend from Shanghai, showing an eerie scene of thousands of people shouting and screaming from frustration and despair because they have been locked down by the Chinese government, and are not allowed to leave their homes, even to get food. The video got more than 5 million views in 48 hours and has been picked up by CNN, ABC and other major news services and has become a global phenomenon. Patrick discusses the urgent plight of these suffering people and encourages our listeners to pray for them. Alan - If you get a plenary indulgence for Divine Mercy Sunday do you get unconfessed sins forgiven as well as confessed sins? Dawn - What you showed about China is also happening in Nigeria. Grace - I made a confession yesterday. I wrote all my sins down beforehand so I could read it to save time. For my penance he told me to burn the paper because my sins were forgiven. Should I make a list or should I just confess on the fly? Darrin - Where do you draw the line when supporting anti-Christian businesses or artists?

Nancy - Can you receive communion if you are divorced and why or why not? Is there any credence to the book of Thomas? John - At my parish, they always skip the second reading at the 9:30 mass. They also don't stand during the passion. This bothers me. Should I leave the parish? Nicole - Did the church officially condemn the 'Book of Truth' by Maria of Divine Mercy? Katie 11-Years-Old - What is your opinion on Harry Potter? Should kids be able to read it? Libs of Tik Tok – Transgender explains how

Patrick posted a video clip from Shanghai China, sent to him by a close friend from Shanghai, showing an eerie scene of thousands of people shouting and screaming from frustration and despair because they have been locked down by the Chinese government, and are not allowed to leave their homes, even to get food. The video got more than 5 million views in 48 hours and has been picked up by CNN, ABC and other major news services and has become a global phenomenon. Patrick discusses the urgent plight of these suffering people and encourages our listeners to pray for them. Ed - I had a friend who is from China who is 77. She remembers when the Communist took over. They starved her uncle who was a Catholic Bishop. Caleb 9-Years-old - Should Kids be able to play Dungeons and Dragons? Joel - I work in the space defenses in the Air Force and I don't believe in people from other planets. Why do you think there could be Aliens? I think it was demonic activity. Sarah - Thank you for how you interact with the children on your show. As a Parent I really appreciate it. Anthony - If Jesus can be so humble to wash the feet of His disciples, why doesn't everyone try to humble themselves like Jesus did? Nancy - How do priests who seem to be out of line with the Catholic Church get such a following online without getting reprimanded by the higher ups in the Church? Zane - We recently had twins and my wife is not Catholic. Can I baptize them without the consent of my spouse? Sarah – Can I use Crystals? Kevin - Is it okay to listen to mass instead of the Radio when you are driving? David - If a priest was not correctly baptized as a child would his ordination still be valid? If it is not would that mean that the sacraments he administered also be in valid?

America now has 735 billionaires, according to Forbes, collectively worth more than $4.7 trillion. A decade ago, 424. A decade before: 243. The billionaires keep multiplying. But where are they all coming from? Adam - Praying against God's will Illinois Governor signed a bill allowing only vaccinated employees get extra paid time off for Covid. Unvaccinated teachers who need to take off due to Covid, do not get paid. Jenny - What is the churches perspective on Pokémon cards? Eileen - I was watching the Chosen and I noticed that Peter was Married. Was Peter really married? Mark - I heard the Greek word for conception was that the Holy Spirit did all the work in the conception of Christ in Mary. Is that right? Silica McMeans: From feminist to traditionalist Rita - Can you explain Calvinism? I have a friend who was brought up Catholic but has changed to Calvinism.