The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick recommends https://couragerc.org/ for those battling with same sex attraction Darlene - My mother passed away earlier this month. Does she know where she is? Will she remember us or miss us? John - What do you think of the Oxford Study Bible? Michael - What is the difference between the Catholic Church and LDS? Tom - Correlation between repressed memory work and the sexual confusion in our society. What do you think about this? Jennifer - When the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles at Pentecost, did the Holy Spirit descend upon Mary and why? Linda - Thank y'all for what you do. I am a protestant and a born again Christian and I love Patrick! He has such a sweet spirit and I love listening to Relevant Radio! Pete - Advice on talking to my daughter and son-in-law about the importance of baptizing their child?

Spotify Takes Down Neil Young’s Music After His Joe Rogan Ultimatum Speculation ramps up about Kamala Harris as Joe Biden's Supreme Court pick Denmark to lift Covid curbs in return to 'life as we knew it' Former Delta Force Operator Reveals How 60 Pounds Of Fish Helped Find Saddam Hussein Walking Just 10 Minutes a Day May Lead to a Longer Life Bryan - Follow-up to the caller yesterday whose daughter struggles with scrupulosity. My son struggles with this but has some resources have helped. John - My daughter says she is bi-sexual. How should we approach her about this?

Russian diplomats told to leave US as tensions mount over Ukraine Christina - Question about Christian Science and Virginia Stevenson. Should I debate my friend on this? Christina – People are coming to me in my dreams. Could this mean something? School district denies rumors that it provided kitty litter for 'furries' Amanda - Concerned about the story about the monkeys. There was a picture of the headlights shining on a monkey and I could see the fear and wisdom in its eyes. Elizabeth - Is it more beneficial to pray for individual souls or for all of the souls in Purgatory? Steve - Have you read Nights' Elie Wiesel? Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Andrea - When something doesn't make sense, there is a missing factor. It seems like civil rights are taking precedent over our human and constitutional rights especially concerning abortion. Marsha - Do you know if there is anywhere in the bible where it says for a daughter to listen to her father before she is married? Rachel - Is there a book that discusses the meaning of numbers in the bible? William - Why did God create some children if he knew they would be aborted?

The SAT Is About To Be Shorter, Easier, And Completely Online Ted - I live in Missouri and commenting on testing. In Missouri it's the ACT. Your score is money in Missouri 16-year-old high school student donates over $30,000 to St. Jude's Deacon Daniel - Why have Catholic pro-abortion politicians not been excommunicated? Tammy - Paragraph 18 and 19 of Dei Verbum: Are these paragraphs still in force about the historicity of the gospel? Patrick recommends the book, “Free from all error.” Irene –I’m trying to understand the concept of 'verify your son.' in John 17:1-5 Amy - How would you respond to someone who says that the Catechism of the Council of Trent is better than the Catechism of the Catholic Church?

Penn. woman fears rabies after handling monkeys after crash Sandy - Advice on kids paying car insurance and paying their own way Paul - Can Conditional Baptism be received at any time? Peter Robbins, original Charlie Brown voice actor, dead at 65 Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin bans critical race theory, school mask rules Bethany - I am worried about being Baptized because my kids and I were baptized Lutheran. Are we not good enough to pass through the pearly gates? Nora - My daughter is a straight A student and is great around her friends but is difficult around us and it's only getting worse. Do you have some advice that can help? Joe - When I got married, it really flabbergasted me because the priest said that anyone could come up for communion. I never said anything but it really upset me. What should I do?

Rick Astley was confused the first time he got 'Rickrolled' Blanka - I need a book to prove the existence of God. Can you help?  Patrick recommends "The Last Superstition: A Refutation of the New Atheism" by Edward Feser. James - Question about the doctrine of the Communion of Saints.  Is this misleading in a way? Arlene - How important is it to celebrate the day you were baptized? Erica - I work in healthcare. When is it ethically ok to remove a patient who is dying from life support? Patrick recommends “Life Issues, Medical Choices: Questions and Answers for Catholics”  by Janet E. Smith and Christopher Kaczor” Theresa - Have you seen the new Noah series on Netflix? Patrick says to stay away from it. Vice President Harris: “We are focused on the most vulnerable, and based on my experience, the most vulnerable are women and girls; racial and ethnic minorities; LGBTQI-plus people; indigenous people; people with disabilities, migrants, and children in the foster-care system." She failed to mention who is really the most vulnerable. Billie – 1 Timothy 2:14 'It was not Adam who was deceived.' Can you explain this? Richard - My 14-year-old daughter is suffering from scrupulosity and is seeing a psychologist. What resources do you know of that can help me do my part as her father? Patrick recommends “Making Sense Out of Suffering” and “Arise From Darkness”

Two fighter pilots passed out over Nevada last year. Software saved them both. Joe - Do you believe in soul mates? Rhonda - Where would we be if Jesus had been aborted Tony - I am a Catholic deacon and have teenage kids. I preach about death and my own mortality. Should I do this? Cataract Surgery May Reduce Your Dementia Risk Gino – How did death come into the world? What if man had never sinned and therefor never died, would the planet be overpopulated?

Judy - I am a cradle Catholic and I love God, but am afraid of dying. Is that ok? Patrick recommends The Art Of Dying Well: (or, How to Be a Saint, Now and Forever) by Robert Bellarmine and John Dalton Miriam - I wasn't raised Catholic and my husband is not a practicing Catholic, but when he prays, it always seems rehearsed and it seems the same with the Mass. Why are the prayers not free flowing? Daisy - What's a great resource for death and dying? Patrick recommends “My Daily Bread” and “An Introduction to the Devout Life” Matt - Advice for 14-year-old son who sees all of the stuff going on with the culture of death and he feels like he’s being made out to be the bad guy. Pfizer CEO sees annual COVID vaccine rather than frequent boosters Elon Musk said Neuralink hopes to start implanting its brain chips in humans in 2022, later than he anticipated

Someone took offense to the Taco Tuesday music used on the show Illinois Homeowners Can Now Remove Racist Clauses From Their Property Deeds Daniel - I am a dad, conservative and a public school teacher. All my kids are homeschooled. Barbara - What are the origins of the prayer to Our lady Undoer of Knots and is it approved by the Church? Jenny - The priest told my 85-year-old mom that it was not necessary for her to go to Mass. If we just watch Mass on TV, how does she receive the Eucharist? Todd - I am a cradle Catholic and married a Presbyterian. They have communion once a month. I am a semi-practicing Catholic. The Presbyterian church wants me to give a speech on the week they give communion. What should I do? Patrick recommends the book, “Survived by Truth” Maria - How can parents do homeschooling if they both work? Katrina - We went from Catholic school to a hybrid homeschool and it has been amazing Josh - Looking for a good resource on apologetics and how to communicate more effectively

Patrick comments about sports and the end of abortion The Underside of the ‘Great Resignation’: The trend toward idleness has been years in the making A Cautionary on Universal Basic Income: What Do Prime-Age Workless Men Do All Day? Marge - Commentary made me think of my son in high school making the national honors society. There were very few boy and many more girls.  The pendulum switching and what effect that is having on men today. Mark - I'm out of work but it's only temporary. Staying home for too long drives me crazy. Steve – There are plenty of jobs out there. I am a custodian and some people look down on me, but I am proud of what I do. What do non-working men do all day? Patrick has tried VR and can now see how dangerous this technology will be in the near future, if not already

Continued from hour 1, Patrick comments further on the dangers of a Universal Basic Income Andrea - I received unemployment but payed taxes on all of it. Men - Men in the workforce: I am 27 and I believe that there is pressure on people to live up to older generations but society has made it acceptable to tap out and not live up to it Rick - A lot of people don't feel like their job is very meaningful...especially people of faith. Adrian - What really defines success? Tom - I am wired to work and love to work and it is really hard not to be at work. Joanne - This topic describes my ex-husband. It is in man's nature to put off work for someone else to do. Joseph - This is like a two-edge sword. Hopefully there is good that comes out of this. I hope this is a wakeup call for greedy companies. St. Joseph and the dignity of work vs. Satan taking the women out of the home. Michelle - I have rented to college students and there is a huge difference between 25 years ago and now. They used to work hard. Now parents are paying for everything and young people spend time playing video games and drinking. Dominic - In a lot of ways, modern society does not fit with the true nature of men. We have given up the good of work to play video games.

Jennifer - Does this study say how many men have chosen to be stay at home dads? Michael - There seems to be a mismatch between the ability to advance. A lot of people dropping out of the workforce don't have the family connections to advance. Derrick - I have been out of college for 5 years. I think a lot of people use video games as a coping mechanism for mental health. Kathy - What I'm not hearing is that a lot of these families are single parent where the dad is out of the picture and not teaching them proper work ethic. Mark - I am single and this is why I would say yes to the free money Mike - I believe this is all political with all the immigrants coming in. They will take the jobs. We are losing a generation to drugs and alcohol. Barbara - My experience as a baby boomer is vastly different than my kids. Paul - I m a stay at home dad. We are in very difficult times. Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Mike - Kids aren't getting a chance to work. We have taken away the core of teaching kids how to work. We have taken away the paper routes, the lawn mowing jobs, etc. Kids don't want to work. Adults want the $18/hour jobs flipping burgers.

March For Life Patrick comments on an asinine “Pro-Choice Catholics” tweet and how this is most likely the end of Roe v Wade Patrick shares how NPR is covering the March for Life - Activists look ahead to what could be the 'last anniversary' for Roe Leftists Freak Out About Matt Walsh Appearing On ‘Dr. Phil’ To Discuss Radical Gender Theory Christian - Thank you, I am coming to the Catholic faith because of you! Live Report from the March for Life with Matt Beardsley

March For Life Barbara – Does the soul never die? Liz – Can I receive communion when not in a blessed marriage? CDC Study: Natural Immunity Beats Vax Against Delta Variant Study finds bias against Black patients written into medical charts Sarah - I am a former Presbyterian and convert to Catholicism. If Holy Communion is such a bright light, how else can the Light of Christ penetrate a dead soul but through reception of the Holy Eucharist? Kaylyn Green reports live from the March for Life

Chris - Question about non-married people living in your house Lucy - Follow up question about unbaptized being able to receive communion. What if it's not your fault and their parents didn't want to baptize them? Sharon - You don't do your kids any favors by letting them do whatever they want and fornicate in your home as that only leads to further problems. Paul - What do you think about Presbyterians and Methodists going to the personal ordinariate of former Catholics. Paul - Systemic racism and the disproportionate amount of black people in jail Genevieve - Why does Mary get her own Rosary but Jesus does not? Emelia - Was the shoulder wound of Christ and the wounds from the crown of thorns healed after Christ's Resurrection? Sue - Are two souls who were close on earth aware of one another in Purgatory? Marie - I have a friend who is interested in becoming Catholic. What should I do? Lupe - Where in the bible is original sin mentioned in bible?

Patrick announces and applauds the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s catechesis and policy on questions concerning gender theory.   Dustin – Sex changes can cause severe physical issues for people and generally don't help as much as is reported Maria – St. Francis would open the bible at random for spiritual guidance. Is it a sin to ask God to speak to you through the Bible? The Most Dangerous Job In America Hans - Jerimiah 49:19 - Could this be the antichrist? IRS To Require Facial Recognition To View Tax Returns

Emmanuel - I had to do the ID me for the IRS with the facial recognition. It was pretty crazy. What do we say when people say we Catholics worship Mary? Rebecca - Passage in the Bible about intimacy between couples: 'The woman's body is no longer her own,' etc. We are on baby number 5 and haven't been intimate in 8 months. I don't really want to because I am always tired. What can you tell us to help? Denise - Married to a man who is very verbally and emotionally abusive. We haven't been intimate in years. I don't want to have anything to do with him. He moved out of our room. Live in the same house but we live separate lives. Patrick - Was doing deliveries for Amazon as an independent contractor and I have to take a pic of myself before I can make deliveries. Kind of creeps me out.

Matt Walsh on Dr Phil demonstrates that the “gender experts” cannot even define the word woman or explain what they mean when they use it UK PM Boris Johnson: "The government will no longer mandate the wearing of face masks anywhere." Caitlyn Jenner Says NCAA Needs To ‘Stop’ Allowing Trans Athletes To Compete Against Women Did Lia Thomas Colluded With Female Swimmer To Lose Race? Hochul wants transgender inmates to choose where they’re housed in prisons Jordan Peterson Blasts Academia, Resigns As Tenured Professor At University of Toronto Stella - Trying to find Greek and Hebrew definitions for Catholic approved bibles. Working on a biblical project at a non-Catholic School. Rocio - When I was terrified to say no to my spouse, I asked Jesus to help and I endured it. I was able to get through it and am now divorced but thank God for helping me in my time of need. Mary - Is it ok to use checkerboard print in shoes or clothing. Is this some type of masonic messaging? Rich - What do you think about tele-evangelists? Bob - In grade school we learned about the story of Danny Thomas. He kept his promise to build the hospital. To me, that is a miracle. Why don't they make Danny Thomas a saint? Thomas 8-years-old - Does God answer Muslim prayers?

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer Tips for naming your child Fr. Matthew shares where his name came from Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion David – What is your take on the Trinity 3 persons in 1 God?   Jane - Names in Spanish It’s very common to have a female version of the Male name in Spanish. Mercedes - I got my name because my father took my sister to school and the nuns said she was born on the feast of Mercy. Susan - I have 5 kids and they all have different names. Very unique but faith based. Paul - Calling about the guy whose wife is feeling helpless and offers a book recommendation he first hear from Pope Benedict XVI. Steve - Is it ok to read the Old Testament as an allegory?

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer Why the Secrets You Keep Are Hurting You Mary - Why did God let Pharaoh's heart be hard? Diane - Is it Catholic teaching that when you talk to a deceased love one, that they can hear you? Megan - Are we to believe that the story of Noah's Ark was literal? Karen - How do we determine when we have crossed the line between venial and mortal sin? Pat - Can you explain the difference between talking to deceased loved ones and through oracles? Liz - Can someone smoke marijuana recreationally and be in the state of grace?

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer A lone undersea internet cable connected Tonga to the world — a volcanic eruption broke it and it could be weeks till they get it back Tonya – What is the Rosary? Are Catholics speaking to God or praying to the Saints? Connor - What do we mean when we address Mary as the Queen of Heaven? Emilio - What does the Church teach about the rapture? Ryan - Question about marijuana smoking vs cigarette smoking and the teachings of the Catholic Church and their compatibility with science. John - Should individuals be penalized by God and not allowed to enter Heaven if they are not yet ready to see the truth? Matthew - As the culture of life starts to win, how can the culture of life plan ahead like the culture of death did so as to keep momentum?

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer Animals are not human’s, no matter what popular documentaries try to tell us How many people are struggling with mental illness? The power of prayer and the soon to be end of Roe v Wade  Tim – Why did Jesus curse the fig tree if the fruit wasn’t in season yet? Marie - Someone brought a German Shepherd into Mass the other day. It didn't seem to me that this was a service dog. Was this ok? Sylvia - How are we going to stop abortion if Catholics continue to vote in pro-abortion politicians?

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer  Memo - Who can baptize a baby in an emergency? A pastor at a megachurch apologized after a video of him rubbing spit into a man’s face to demonstrate how “receiving vision from God might get nasty” went viral. John - Is it a sin to be pro-choice? Don’t we want to be sure others have the ability to make a choice about life for themselves? Sharon - When you are praying the rosary in a group or by yourself how should you pray? Personal intentions or national intentions. Mark - Why would some Catholics refrain from receiving Holy Communion? Tracey - Need recommendations on what is good wholesome reading materials for teens. Ray - My wife lost her mother in 2007. Ever since then, I feel like my wife has died inside. Deep depression has affected our entire family. What can I do?

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer Allison - When you know someone is not in the state of grace but they go up for communion anyway, how do I approach them without sounding 'better than them'? Andrea - What they have done is called a little human a fetus and use it an excuse to kill the baby. DNA is unique from person to person. Judy - What are the effects of the anointing of the sick? Brian - Our pharmacist is asking us to tell a 'lie of convenience.' We are going on a trip to Italy and this has to do with the amount of medication that they give me at a time. Allyssa – I have been married for 21 years. My husband has financial problems and we have lost a brand new home. We are struggling because he is not bringing in enough money. Should I say enough is enough and leave him? Allisa - If I die before I come into full communion with the Catholic Church, will I or can I still go to Purgatory? Mary - A relative close to us is involved in a cult. Should we share this news with parents? Bill - I disagree with the idea that getting enough medicine for the trip to Italy would be wrong. Judy - I want to be right with the Church and right with God but am sometimes confused about what the Pope says. What should I do and how should I think about this?

Tonga volcano eruption detected at Tonga volcano for the second time Patrick responds to Frank’s email about calling out “My Lord, My God” during the consecration. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin bans critical race theory, school mask rules Francine - I think you are dead wrong in your opinion about the man you saw at Mass. Doesn't the bible tell us to say 'my Lord and my God?' Chris - Question about your response to a man last week about a non-married couple living together. I have several couples in and out of our home who are unmarried. Shouldn’t I show them patience and allow them to see my happily married life? Patrick - I am a former Roman Catholic and I support you position in relation to the topic of Mass and yelling out at the consecration. Janice - Follow up about unmarried couple living together. I don't see why this is a dilemma. People should know what is expected of them. Juliette - Regarding the man yelling out at the consecration: Maybe people don't have the better understanding of what liturgy is vs. private devotion. Lupe - My son came home a couple of weeks ago and at a Spanish Mass people collectively say 'My Lord and my God.' Is this ok?

Democratic Voters Support Harsh Measures Against Unvaccinated Molly - My son is engaged to a lovely young Indian woman and she is Sikh, a division of Hinduism. She is interested in the Catholic Faith and I would like to give her some resources to help her in her walk towards the Catholic Church. Nora - Question about kids not practicing theology of the body but still going to Communion. How is the best way to talk to them? Ryan - Where can I show my non-denominational friend that Jesus gave priests the power to forgive sins? Thomas - Question on the nature of authority and the topic you were just discussing about the power to forgive sins. Hans – Question about Isaiah 27:9 Hugh - What do you think about moving the March for Life nine months back so it is warmer and to signify how life begins at conception.

If you use Venmo, PayPal or other payment apps this tax rule change may affect you Mom names baby Lucifer, and receives death threats online. How St. Anthony overcame his demons — and so can you Joan - You said that Lucifer means light but you forgot to mention that he is a fallen angel Corey – Are Satan and Lucifer two separate demons? Hector - Why were some books left out of the canon of scripture? Coco - Follow up question about a child's homosexual friend staying with the family

Supreme Court blocks Biden Covid vaccine mandate for businesses, allows health-care worker rule Tom – Is the Eucharist the direct response of Adam and Eve's fascination with fruit in the garden? Charlie - Can a woman be saved (redeemed) through childbirth? Jeanie – “Do no harm” should be the law of the land, not just for doctors Dan - John 4 and 24 - Can you translate where it says “God is a spirit”. 10 Things to Love About America: An immigrant’s social media posts express love for the land to which he came

Jeanette – Dan, from the first hour, should look at Genesis 'let us create man in our image' Patrick gives a valuable list of biblical principles Catholics can use when talking with protestants Art - Is it valid to attend a Latin Mass? Tiffany - If a sin is committed against someone, and the person confesses the sin, are they fully forgiven if they don't ask the person they sin against for forgiveness? Don - Is there a basis for the St. Gertrude prayer releasing 1,000 souls from Purgatory? Joanne - I went to confession before Christmas and the priest didn't ask me to say my act of contrition. Was this a valid confession? David - Did Jesus have a house that he owned in Capernaum?

Yiddish copies of Christian Bible distributed in Rockland County, NY Rose - What do you think about adding another prayer to the Hail Mary? Travis - If the priest finishes giving communion and the extraordinary minister is the only one left, is it ok to not receive and go back to my pew? Can I give blessings to my family? Amy - How do I approach a good family friend about attending RCIA? Steven - I need help balancing presumption with confidence. Karl - I am an extraordinary minister and was bringing the Eucharist to someone and the plans fell through. What do I do with the host? Maggie – Question about using the grace God gives us.

Shoppers 'astounded' by thinning grocery store supplies: “It's just empty shelves” Joshua - If you know who God is and you don't choose Him, is Hell your punishment? What do people do in Hell is they aren't worshipping God? Timothy – What do people do in hell? Wilma - Mother passed and did not receive sacraments - what should I do to help her get to heaven? CNN sees ratings dive by 90% after 2021 coverage Fully Vaccinated *And Boosted* West Virginia Governor "Extremely Unwell" After Positive Covid Test Kelly - Daughter left the faith in college - what is a good science based book to bring her back?

Patrick reemphases the importance of baptizing your children ASAP Arturo - Why do some crucifixes have a double beams? Mark - How does Mary help us when we pray the rosary? Fully Vaccinated Australians In Hospital With COVID-19 Surpass Unvaccinated Mary - Comment about Baptizing babies. I find it upsetting that we couldn't have babies baptized during advent and Lent. Karen - I am a new mom and am about to have a baby. Do you have any recommendations for parenting guide/resources? Army ups bonuses for recruits to $50K, as COVID takes toll Woman places baby for adoption after learning sperm donor lied John - I baptized my grandchildren because their parents are non-practicing Catholics. What do you think about this?

Patrick comments on how Covid has completely changed our lives and we find ourselves in a place we never thought possible As hospitals reel, California tells coronavirus-positive medical workers to stay on the job JPMorgan Chase CEO Threatens To Fire Unvaccinated Employees Omicron disrupts transit, emergency services as workers call out sick: ‘Most people are going to get Covid’ Jose - After two years it is crazy how much everything has changed because of the pandemic. Never could have imagined this. Angela - If we are low on hospital workers, why are we forcing people to get the shot? Joe – Can you elaborate on the scapular and if it’s real? Alicia - Cardinal Sarah: Couples Awaken Your Love and alexanderhouse.org Sarah - I am a physician and we are overwhelmed. I feel like sometimes we need help from the National Guard. Harold - In the Book of Job, it says, “Standing to God face to face and see Him in my flesh”. What does this mean?

Patrick remind us that our phones are always listening and we should not take them into the confessional with us Patrick examines the early English translations of the Bible Joanne - Thank you for your advice on my son - it worked! Omar - Asked to be witness at a courthouse wedding but person does not have annulment. Since its not in a church, can I go? Brian - Why do the Jews still reject Jesus as the Messiah?

Dan - Thank you for this ministry. I am thinking about becoming Catholic from what I have learned on Relevant Radio. Edward – Is it morally acceptable for Catholics to allow an unmarried couple to live in their house? Patrick debates Fr. Mike Schmitz about same sex marriage

Fred – What is the difference between perfect and imperfect contrition? Yvonne - Comment on the girl who left her baby in the trash can. I think this is linked to postpartum depression. John - Thank you for encouraging parents to take kids out of public school. We are getting our son back. Yvette - Do you have any resources you can recommend for people who suffer from sever anxiety? Patrick gives the real history of Tarot Cards and their satanic deception Sam - Testimony about the power of the rosary. My daughter was reading tarot cards. We prayed the rosary for over a month and now she goes to daily Mass. Connie – I am reading 2 Corinthian 5:16 What does Paul mean when he says that 'From now on we regard no one according to the flesh?' Italy bans unvaccinated from public transit, hotels, dining B.C. family being evicted from Ronald McDonald House due to vaccine status

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer The importance of not looking the other way when we see evil How often should I go to confession? Catherine - What's a really good examination of conscience? Marilyn - I've heard Adam had a wife Lillith, who is she? Frank - I'm unable to get to confession, because I have a lot of medical problems. Should I simply ask God for forgiveness? Jill – I prayed and did not get the desire of my heart. How are we not God’s puppets?

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer Charmaine - Progress from a prayer Father Spencer prayed for me. When Father Spencer visited AZ, he prayed a prayer for someone in a detention center, and it made a very positive impact on her life. Two non-terminally ill Colombians euthanized Andrea - The Relevant Radio confession helper on the app helped me immensely Anne - Used to be catholic, switched to Episcopalian church. Is this a mortal sin? Judy - Does God allow deceased family members to show signs from the afterlife? Charlotte – Why is it a mortal sin to leave the church, and how can I explain it to my relatives? Becky – Does the Episcopal Church have a different moral framework than the Catholic Church? Carolyn - Wants to ask about 'accidental Glory' in reference to the Souls in Purgatory.

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer Nancy – My sister is gay, and is getting married. Is it appropriate for me to go? Pat - There are places for people to drop off babies, like fire stations, police stations and baby 'drop boxes' Jennifer – I had two stillborn babies. Are they considered saints in Heaven? Vince – Shouldn’t people be encouraged to not use a cell phone in the confessional? Mary - Hypothetical confession: How can someone go about returning to Christ who has a hardened heart and has been away for so long? Mary - Why would non-Catholics recite the Apostles creed? Julie - If you were outside and heard a confession, are you are still bound by the seal of confession? Judy - God knows what is best for us and we have to learn to trust in Him. Dennis – Question about the “Glory Be” prayer - Are we saying there was a time when God began? Robin - Teams of Our Lady is recognized by the Church Mary - What is the Catholic teaching on those who died before Christ opened heaven?

Baby found abandoned in Alaska with heartbreaking note from mother A Soldier Sent a Letter to His Mom in 1945. It Was Just Delivered Nicholas – Friend is having trouble with the faith, He is a Catholic, sacramentally, but I don’t know how to help him. My advice has no impact whatsoever. He doesn’t believe the bible is relevant. He’s having trouble with theological questions. Is there something I could recommend? Patrick recommends focusing on Christ and the book, “The Handbook for Apologetics” Sandra – I’m looking for a book for my 24-year-old son who is looking for spiritual guidance Tina – I’ve been a pagan my whole life. Something led me to the Catholic church, and someone told me the Holy Spirit placed me in the Catholic Church so I could convert. Patrick recommends his book, “Now What” Bill – I’m an RCIA teacher and have a question about Baptism. One of the catechumens said, someone who led an evil life and then was baptized, he would go straight to heaven without suffering in purgatory. How is that fair in God’s eyes?

Patrick explains what experiencing a Beatitude is like and that in Heaven we will experience true bliss by being in the presence of God Terri – Is it okay for women to be readers at mass? Kurt – What is the difference between different translations of Sirach 24. Douary-Reims. and NAB have different translations. Also, can the word predestinate be used as a noun? Potato Shortage Leads To Global Shortage Of French Fries, Potato Chips Cows stuck indoors for winter are getting virtual reality goggles to feel like they’re outside Matt Walsh Suspended From Twitter Over Transgender Tweets. Here’s What Twitter Has Censored. Lia Thomas defeated by fellow transgender swimmer Iszac Henig Herman – When we say Our Father in Spanish, we say, “do not let us fall into temptation.” What is the difference in this phrase in English and other languages? David – What is a good argument for Mary’s perpetual virginity for Protestants? Joe – If a priest is teaching against Catholic teaching, what is the process for reprimanding him? Ann – Follow up – In the Latin Rite women are not allowed in the Sanctuary, which might be the reason Terrie’s friend was discouraging her from being a lecture.

Canada bans conversion therapy Steven – What is the best approved translation of the bible? CDC Director Sheepishly Admits Justice Sotomayor Issued COVID Misinformation On Hospitalized Kids Taliban orders shop owners in Afghanistan to behead all mannequins Charmaine – From Sunday’s gospel translation from- ‘With whom I am pleased’ -to- ‘in you I am well pleased’. Is God talking to others or Jesus? Mary Ellen – Isaiah 10:27 translation is missing some words in New American compared to Douary-Reims.

Taco Bell selling $10-a-month taco subscription service The USDA’s new labeling for genetically modified foods goes into effect Sam – Can a demon be in more than one human at a time? Patrick talks about advances in technology and medicine and marvels at the luxuries we have now compared to years’ past Joseph – What is your take of older generations of priests who watering down the faith or aren’t teaching it accurately? William – My 11-year-old Daughter is supposed to get a medical treatment and me and my wife are unsure what to do. Can you give me advice? Monks bow out of Illinois Catholic school after controversy over coach in same-sex union Tammy – Follow up on priest’s formation – now they being formed and trained amazingly – great hope for the future

Patrick shares a story about a girl’s high school basketball team that won 92-4 and the school suspended the coach for his lack of mercy. Patrick fields calls from listeners who disagree with him, arguing that it’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game. A lively discussion ensues. Law change sees pets in Spain considered sentient beings, with welfare taken into account should a couple separate School Won 92-4 in Basketball. Then the Coach Was Suspended. Tony – How often can or should Apostolic Pardons be given out? Dennis – I’m a former basketball coach. I disagree that basketball coaches are not taught to win but to teach about life. Carlos – Running up the score is not cool Susan – Does God use all of our senses to get to know Him? What are good works? Mary – Always taught my girls that you go into a game like you are going to win and to put forth your very best

Patrick continues the conversation about the high school girls team that ran up the score Frank – We had a mercy rule at my school and because of that we ended up losing more games and it prohibited us from winning Art – Couldn’t go to mass on Sunday and ended up watching it on tv. Does this fulfill my Sunday obligation? John – Comment: reference to Jordan Peterson, study where even dominant animals will be playing with other animals and they will let the other animal win because if not, the other won’t want to play anymore. Claire – I have been on the losing side many times as a young player. I never thought they were taunting me, I just thought we were not very good. Francis – I’m a Parent of a Sacred Heart alum, and agrees with Patrick. The school they played had lost every game that season. Theresa – Understands competition but understands that when you’re up by that much you stop full court pressing because by that point you realize that the other team is not up to your caliber.

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Patrick opens the show with a lookback at how he responded immediately after last year’s attack on the Capital. He makes a heartfelt appeal for calm and open mindedness, and acknowledges that tensions are high and Americans are polarized, antagonized, and mutually suspicious, and he urges people to turn to God in prayer as a solution to our national crisis. Gabriella – I was there on January 6th and the media is very biased about what really happened and who was there. Novella – Do you think it’s possible to compare the Summer of 2020 riots to January 6th? Jacob – Getting married in November. How can I remain pure with my fiancé and grow in holiness until we are married?

Average American worries about finances many times each day More than 4.5 million people in the U.S. quit their jobs in November Brendan – Can I receive Communion today? Corporal Works of Mercy was my confession penance and I am not sure I fulfilled it yet. Scientists train goldfish to drive a vehicle around a room — and steer towards fishy treats Adrianna – I lost my job unwillingly and so many others have too Adriana – My husband wants a divorce. How can I get through this and keep my faith? Patrick recommends ‘How Far Will The Big Tech Oligarchy Go?’: Facebook Permanently Disables New Conservative Children Books Publisher’s Ads Account Stephanie – How to explain Heaven to small children? Maria – Can I go to a mom’s group at school – they invited a tarot card reader for fun and I feel uncomfortable

Students for Life Releases Report Featuring Catholic Schools With Ties to Planned Parenthood Alley – What is the Catholic take on the rapture? Valentina – First Friday Devotion – if you are sick do you just bump it to the next Friday Rhonda – Why are the four gospels not directly from apostles who walked and talked with Jesus? Edith – Sister is interested in learning how to “talk to the dead”. How can I deal with this and talk her out of it? Trisha – Question about Latin mass – why are there black hats and why do the priest kiss hands? Luis – Book of Maccabees is confusing me – why are they talking about the book of Daniel Sonya – How do I explain free will to my protestant friend? Tina – I was a Pagan but I think God is leading me to Catholic Church, but I don’t feel loved by God.

Poland has just adopted new pro-family policies meant to increase birth rates. Nirvana lawsuit over ‘Nevermind’ baby cover tossed by judge Keanu Reeves donated 70% of his ‘Matrix’ salary Mark – During Mass people tend to bow to the table instead of genuflecting at the tabernacle. What do you think about this? Diana – I knew a man who hadn’t been to communion in a while so when he was at a funeral instead of consuming the host at communion, he put it in a hymnal and got mad at me for correcting him. What do you think about this? Albert – I go to the University parish and the students are very reverent. Ben – The USCCB movie reviews said the John Wick movie was morally offensive. Can you elaborate? Anne-Marie – Gary Sinise is a convert to the Catholic Faith. He surprised his family at the Easter vigil by converting. He had been going through RCIA without them knowing it.