The Patrick Madrid Show

Cancer-stricken mom gets Times Square billboard to help daughter find a man Comedian Patton Oswalt Apologizes For Posting Picture With Dave Chappelle Amy – Comment regarding first hour caller Mark. She points to an article titled, “Kneeling at the gates of paradise” by Anthony Esolen Mark – I know nothing about the rosary but it is a powerful memory for my older mother who is battling dementia ‘An invisible addiction.’ Amid pandemic, a rise in gambling addiction emerges Patrick shares the story of when he bought a lottery ticket and was tempted to keep on buying them Irene – How can we get people who only go to Mass on Christmas and Easter to come back to Church? Patrick – If a consecrated host falls on the ground at Communion, what should be done? Christina – Protestant friend said Baptism is only when child is completely emerged under water. How can I respond? Ralph – I see a lack of reverence for the Eucharist and this is what my pastor did to try to counteract this.

Stress May Be Your Heart’s Worst Enemy: Psychological stress activates the fear center in the brain, setting into motion a cascade of reactions that can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Woman wakes up from COVID-19 coma on last day on life support Tips for spotting melanoma and other skin cancers. Claudia – Asks for advice on how she can restore her marriage. Her husband wants to separate. Lisa – If my husband was civilly married before and then divorced, were we supposed to get an annulment for that? MJ – Is there a certain preferred hand gesture for our hands during the Our Father at mass? Patrick responds to a tweeter post from someone who is skeptical about the “historicity of Jesus’ resurrection” Paula – I opted my kid out of sex-ed – what resources can I use to teach him about this? George – Wants to know why we do not say please or thank you in the Memorare prayer? Denise – Annulment question – My husband married before and priest never brought up the need for an annulment. What should I do?

Our Lady of Hope: Amid 1,000 Colorado Houses Destroyed by Fire, Virgin Mary Statue Stands Unscathed. Philip – The doctor told my wife that she shouldn’t get pregnant because of health issues. I get a vasectomy, or do I have to be celibate? what are my options? Leslie – What is a loving response to my niece and her parents as she recently has come out as transgender. John – Are you judged different at the end of your life if you leave the Church? China’s AI attorney prosecutes crimes ‘with 97% accuracy Dawn – My son with mental illness has a gambling issue. How can I help him?

Are Apple AirTags Being Used to Track People and Steal Cars? Marilyn – In the history of the mass, when did we start offering the sign of peace? Lisa – I need advice please – my daughter is pregnant and not married and wants to get married eventually after the aby is born- how can i guide her to marriage before baby? Patrick – I read an ABC news article that Christ wasn’t crucified on a cross. What is your take on that? Judge blocks Pentagon from punishing unvaccinated Navy SEALs. Kathy – I was that daughter who got pregnant before marriage. We have been married a long time and have kids and grandkids. We needed that support from our parents! Lauren – Sister becoming evangelical and thinks we should raise people from the dead. What should I make of this?

Bill – Have you heard of the microwave background noise radiation being leftover noise from the big bang? Michael – My friend passed away around Christmas and it rattled my faith. Can you give me some advice? Eric – In your Life lessons book there is a chapter about your mother. I really enjoyed this book Brendan – How do I talk about Evangelizing, and especially how to talk with non-believers about the culture of same sex attraction, etc. How Accurate Are At-Home Covid-19 Tests? Here’s a Quick Guide. James Lucien Freed After 27 Years in Prison on Wrongful Conviction Tied to Police Cover-up. While Biden’s Numbers Tank, ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Chain Of Stores Expands To 10. Media Outlet Asks for Abortion Stories, Gets Tons of Pro-Life Responses. David – What’s the difference between the anointing of the sick, the apostolic pardon, and last rites? What’s the Ark of the Covenant? Dave – I have a daughter that’s 29 years old, single, and is in a career that has a high burnout rate and wants to change careers. What is your advice? Nick – Can we pray thru the intercession of Old Testament prophets and Moses? Maggie – I was in the hospital back in 1998 and the situation was dire, but trusted God and the physician’s wrote ‘Divine Intervention’ on paperwork because she refused going on machines. I walked out of the hospital 5 days later. Emmanuel – Comment on Protestants belief on Rapture. Also would like to talk to Patrick about the transfiguration of God’s people during the ‘last trumpet. ‘ (last wake up call) Jan – Has been living with a man for a long time, in a romantic relationship. No sexual relations, but share house. Is that permitted in Catholic Church?

Man begs for positive COVID test to avoid visiting relatives. Man fatally hits head jumping NYC subway turnstile. Audio: Biden shutting down the virus. British Newspaper Cancels ‘Person Of The Year’ Poll After J.K. Rowling Runs Away With Top Spot. TikTok Was Most Visited Site In 2021 TikTok Videos About Transgenderism Boast 26 Billion Views. Eric – In the book, Jesus Peter and the Keys book, Jesus prays for Peter. Is the Pope the only one who gets this kind of prayer from Jesus? Mercedes – My friend opened a yoga studio and wants me to join. What can or should I do? What resources can I give my non-believing friend? Joseph – When the Holy Spirit descended in the upper room, did Mary already have grace from the Holy Spirit? Joseph – How does the synod process work?

If you find yourself stuck at an airport with a canceled or delayed flight, here’s what you should know. Joy – You changed my husband’s life and helped him get through his illness up to death. Thanks! What’s Wrong with Atheism? Stephen C. Meyer, professor of Philosophy at the Discovery Institute explains. Bob – I am divorced. Can I receive communion? Pandemic migration spurs Maine’s biggest population growth in 2 decades. America’s first IVF baby, Elizabeth Carr, turns 40. Patrick reiterates the teaching of the Catholic Church against this procedure. Alexis – Is the Holy Family National Catholic Church legitimate?

Ice Cube Says Chris Tucker Turned Down $10 to $12 Million for ‘Friday’ Sequel Due To Religious Beliefs. Matt – How do I answer the Protestant question? Michelle – Did Mary experience pain when giving birth to Christ? Men across America are getting vasectomies ‘as an act of love.’ USA Swimming Official Quits In Protest Of Lia Thomas: ‘Everything Fair About Swimming Is Being Destroyed.’ Amy Schneider Wins the Most Consecutive ‘Jeopardy!’ Games of Any Female Contestant. Fact Check – Image purporting to show New York Times opinion piece calling for teachers to ‘tolerate bullying towards unvaccinated children’ is digitally altered. Can we get more parents like this? Parent has a fiery response to a school board over censorship? Jeanne – What’s the difference between the Pope saying Joe Biden can receive Communion but a divorced person can’t? Parker – Why do atheists believe what they believe?

Maria – Listening to Relevant Radio and getting good Catholic friends turned me away from drugs Patrick explains how virtue takes practice, and at first it’s hard, but like persistent practice with a musical instrument, over time it gets easier Beverly – I had a past with drugs and it seems to me that the woman who called earlier is mistaken. If you open your mind using drugs, it can open you up to the demonic. Sheila – I survived cancer because of cannabis and don’t use it anymore that I am free of cancer. Ignacio – I was a police man for 35 years and all the addicts I met told me it all started with smoking marijuana. NBC Is ‘Standing By’ For A Reboot Of ‘The Office’ McDonald’s runs out of milkshakes amid ‘supply chain issues’ Multiple Chick-fil-A locations close their dining rooms due to worker shortage Sue – I have been doing research on the use of marijuana. Big Pharma has gotten involved and also marijuana use can lead to psychosis and other medical problems. Franz – I agree with Patrick: The benefits of marijuana are just no excuse to smoke it Bruce – Small Business owner – There should be more workers available since businesses have closed. Once Government stops offering assistance, the workers will be back. Lynn – Do you know of any faith based rehab facilities for addiction? Patrick recommends https://www.hopereborn.org/ Charles – Need explanation for bible verses. John 19:11 ‘The greater sin.’ Luke 5:23 – Which is easier, to heal or forgive sins?’

Washington State Jail Offers Inmates Ramen Noodles to Get Vaccine Carolyn – Marijuana led me to crystal meth and alcohol. I was so low but got down on my knees and prayed and He gave me the strength to get over my addiction. Michael – Automation will replace people. When people finally want to go back to work, they won’t have jobs Therese – If we believe that Jesus is fully present in bread and wine then who do we receive both instead of just one? Dan – How can the Church say they are for the indissolubility of marriage when there is a %100 annulment success rate Jose – I think the increase in automation will lead to a universal income Australian Insanity: New South Wales Requires Registration for Someone to Have a Visitor Over Maria – Do you have advice for someone who wants to start reading the bible and how to better understand it. Where do I start? Also, what book of the Bible is the most important to Patrick? Margaret – To what extent do we need to keep holy the Lord’s Day? Paul – Did you teach a course on apologetics in San Diego?

60% of young adults say Jesus isn’t the only way to salvation. Patrick has some thoughts about this. Positive story of a young boy learning that there are good people in the world Andrea – We are male or female as God created. The confusion of this generation is all in their heads. Manuel – How medically different male and female are. Even in archaeology they can tell by the shape of unearthed bones, whether the bones are from a man or a woman. Paul – I just read an article from Abigail Shrier: She likens gender dysphoria to anorexia…Statistics show more female than male.

Patrick comments on if we should eat meat on Fridays. Bank robbery foiled when teller can’t read stickup note Cheating in college rises during the pandemic Victor – When you die, do you immediately go to heaven or are the dead waiting for the judgement and Resurrection. Also follow up question about Martin Luther. Tom – Scripture referring to God handing people over to a reprobate mind. Is it even worth praying for these people? Mercedes – Is the rule for nor meat on Friday in the Catechism of the Catholic Church? Janel – When pain and suffering are over, is it too late to offer it up? Mike – What advice to you have to keep kids good and paying attention in Mass?

Continuing from hour 1, Patrick shares his experience raising his children and bringing them to Mass Kim – I have a 22-year-old son who has strayed away from the faith. He says that he doesn’t get anything out of Mass. What are some good resources to help me and give him to help? Barbara – Regarding the topic on the google home device…it saved my life! My husband was working from home when I had a stroke. I was able to communicate with him through this and he got to my side quickly. By that time, I couldn’t speak or move and probably would have died if my husband hadn’t known to come so quickly Bob – My 16-year-old wants to receive Communion on the tongue but they won’t allow it at my parish. We have been members of the parish for a long time and don’t want to leave. What should we do? Al – Am I sinning if I doze off or think about other things while I pray the rosary? Supreme Court won’t block Indiana University vaccine mandate as Justice Barrett rejects student plea Mary – My grandparents had an arranged marriage. It was miserable for both spouses. Was this valid? Paula – I’m a new Catholic: There’s a lot of talk about Revelation. I have ‘Coming Soon’ by Michael Barber. Is this a book you recommend?

Frances – My priest has made a change and does not distribute communion but purifies the vessels instead. The Eucharistic Minister gives communion but I am upset because I can’t receive a blessing from them. What should I do? Patrick – When we die, do we go to heaven right away? Don – Have you heard that the CDC is saying Pregnant persons instead of pregnant women? Stephen – If I have to choose between following my conscience and losing my job over the vaccine, what should I do? Denise – Regarding a previous caller, I like the sriptural rosary. It helps me concentrate and not fall asleep. Polly – Question about a book on Purgatory. Robert – MT 12:31-32 Question about the Son on man. Jennifer – I need a resource to prove the authenticity of the New Testament.

Steve – Who takes responsibility for sin? Carmen – Is it ok to wear my rosary? Jessica – Can the souls in Purgatory speak to us here on earth? Chris – Question regarding the transgender call from Eliza. Would you feel the same way Patrick if it was your daughter? Bruce – How aggressive should Christians be against unchristian presentations? Mel – Son got married in a Lutheran Church but is coming back to Mass. Can he take the sacraments? Mark – Are documents from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Magisterial? Ernesto – Question about Genesis 6:3 and psalm 90:10 and limitation to years lived. Louise – What is your opinion of the Cristeros movement?

North Face gets caught virtue signaling and the CEO of an energy company calls them out on it Fully vaccinated Californians can shed face masks in most settings starting June 15 Sam – When Jesus says you will go to hell for calling someone a fool, is he speaking literally? Mike – Natural Gas and the raw materials in clothing Eliza – The oil industry and its effect on God’s beautiful creation Eliza – My child transitioned and is happy now. An engaging conversation ensues. Judge reinstates teacher who said he would not call transgender students by preferred pronouns Eric – Question about the teacher speaking out

Survivor Of Mao’s China Stuns School Board With Chilling Warning About Critical Race Theory Janie – Priest told my husband that he was going to hell if he didn’t have his vasectomy reversed. Is this true? Jim –I’m a Democrat and I don’t like that Patrick refers to me as a Marxist. John – Is afraid that wokeism has entered Church – too many priests are woke Julie – homeschooling is a good option in this time Jim – most intelligent people are being left out of school systems’ decision Juan – what would Patrick say to those who say US should implement Dem Socialist policies in Northern Europe

Have you noticed how “News” has changed? More than half of Twitter user get news on the site regularly Fewer than one-in-ten Americans say they regularly get news from Reddit (7%), TikTok (6%), LinkedIn (4%), Snapchat (4%), WhatsApp (3%) and Twitch (1%) Patrick shares a vivid dream that came true TikTok Under Fire For ‘Devious Licks’ Viral Challenge That Inspires Students To Steal And Vandalize At Schools Patrick comments on Deep Fakes and the importance of paying attention to what your children view on their phones Patrick correlates the rise of mass media with the decline in the belief in God

Judge moves to evict a man who hasn’t paid mortgage in 23 years. Patrick discusses “Justice”. Due to popular demand, Patrick reads Nasty Grams! Patrick reads some thankful letters

Troll farms reached 140 million Americans a month on Facebook before 2020 election New In-Car Cameras Can Detect What You’re Doing While Driving Tips for using the internet safely: 12 things you should never do online

Bensalem police warn parents to be on alert during Halloween; possible THC candies Mark – How do I find the right track to get back to God? Unvaccinated NBA players sidelined by vaccine mandates will lose pay Nicole – Adoration at parish without priest. Was that okay? Jake – Regarding the pocket guide for apologetics and Jehovah Witnesses. Trying to connect the dots between eating meat and blood transfusions. YouTube is banning prominent anti-vaccine activists and blocking all anti-vaccine content Sydney’s unvaccinated warned of social isolation when COVID-19 lockdown ends

Allison – Regarding the trend of girls taking pictures of themselves with their tongues out. How do I explain the dangers of this to my teenage daughter? Rod – Why was the tax collector so looked down on in the Bible? Joyce – I am homebound and unable to receive the sacraments very often. A priest discouraged me from moving to a Catholic facility that would help. He told me to offer it up. What should I do? Anita – Why would the priest not say ‘one God’? Kelly – When you don’t see virtue in a person you work closely with, how do you communicate? Jenny – Pope Gregory was supposed to be Pope and wasn’t? This doesn’t sound right. Can you explain?

Michigan lottery winner drowns with ticket still in wallet Rose – Is it true that if someone is cremated before their funeral, they can’t have a Catholic Mass? Teresa – Should I take my kids out of Catholic School due to COVID restrictions? Americans check their smartphones 96 times a day, survey says Illinois man who awoke to find a bat on his neck dies of rabies Janice – I love Relevant Radio and have you on speed dial. I love Patrick Madrid. Rhonda – When I get to Heaven, will I get to hug Jesus? Kip – The opposite of love is selfishness Rhonda – Romans 16:11 I need an explanation of this. ‘Greet my kinsmen Herodion.

Patrick talks about St. Teresa of Avila and her conversion and reform of the convent, discussing the importance of making solid resolutions in the New Year. Mark – Do you get one last shot before death to convert to Jesus? Kip – Barabbas translated means son of the father? Is there something we should take from that? Teresa – Is it okay to call my niece by her transgender name? Jerry – Mary needed the Immaculate Conception or else she could not have given birth to Jesus.

James – Are the vestments the Pope wears from pagan roots? Esther – Why are babies baptized with the Trinitarian formula instead of just in Jesus’ name? Lisette – How do I respond when someone says that the celebration of Christmas comes from pagan roots? Tom – Why did God want circumcision as part of the Covenant? Maggie – My Ex-husband wants to bring a live-in girlfriend to the Christmas celebration and the kids and I don’t know what to do about it. How should we react? Sam – Where did we get the term Yahweh?

Patrick discusses the fact that many people are leaving Illinois. Discussion of a mockery of the baby Jesus using a baby devil in a manger scene in Illinois. John – Did Mary receive extra graces that helped her to not sin and be ready to accept Jesus? Mary – My father died. Can he hear my prayers? Does he know how I am grieving? Laurie – The priest absolved me without hearing my confession. Was that valid? Elias – My friend goes to the Latin Mass and won’t receive Communion because he hasn’t gone to confession. Why? Don – I have a gay son and pray for him, but it’s a challenge. What can we do? Anthony – I need a clarification on capital punishment in the old law. ‘It was not immoral at the time.’ Manuel – I was transgender for some time and want to offer hope for Don, a previous caller. There is still hope!

Update on Fr. James Jackson who was charged with possession of child pornography. He entered a plea of not guilty. Louis – What things are prohibited to do when keeping the Sabbath holy? Meredith – Can my friend receive Communion in the Catholic Church? Unruly Passengers Will Lose TSA Pre-Check, Officials Say. Airlines are worried about 5G networks. Here’s why. Efrank – What is the true meaning for Christmas in the Roman Catholic Church? Freed Missionaries Tell How They Escaped Haitian Kidnappers. Jerry – In Monday’s reading from Isaiah, who is talking to who?

U.S. Army developing a vaccine to treat all COVID variants. Audio of Leana Wen telling people to avoid wearing cloth masks. Robin – Follow up on the debate over the exact date of Jesus’ birth. I have a master’s degree in theology and would like to weigh in on the topic. Beth – Regarding the TSA Pre-check. What if you become radicalized after you have been cleared? Mary – I need a clarification on the rapture. How do I respond to someone who believes in solo scriptura? Meet the ex-homeless man ‘Mr. Christmas’ who has decorated his house with 17,500 lights for charity. Audio of Elon Musk discussing low birth rates, wokeness, and taxes.

Gabriel – In the parable of the rich man, was the man in purgatory or in hell? Patrick – Why did Mary doubt the angel’s words about baby Jesus? Mary Ann – Relevant Radio somehow showed up on my phone. Thank you for the program Patrick. John – A protestant pastor friend says that the sinner prayer saves you. How should I respond? Monkeys who killed 250 dogs for revenge captured in India. Charlie – Reading your Search and Rescue book where you wrote a question about ‘Uncle Joe.’ How can I convert my atheist Grandpa? George – Follow up to your monkey/atheism comment. I am a “former Christian.” You don’t understand atheism and what it means.

Missionaries Held Hostage in Haiti Made Daring Overnight Escape, Group Says The Winter Solstice is today Martin – Quoting an old Catholic encyclopedia: Are the fires of hell literal or metaphorical? Jim – My daughter’s boyfriend has asked to visit with my wife and I about asking for my daughter’s hand in marriage. They are living together though. What advice do you have? Lumber Prices Skyrocket Again Jamie – Is the birth control pill ok to take to cure endometriosis? Cammy 9-years-old – Why are early Christians not called early Catholics?

Patrick comments on the literal meaning of the fire in Hell and the Divine Mercy revelations Danielle – I have suffered with endometriosis for 20 years and used the pill, and it was not a good option. There are several other moral ways to combat endometriosis and reverse infertility. Is complete abstinence the only moral position? Joseph – Why do we need the theological virtue of faith to believe in Jesus? Why can’t we just believe through natural faith? We’re Cursing More and people are blaming it on the pandemic

Kristy – I’m a nurse and in the healthcare field. 85% of the cases we are seeing are vaccinated. Fauci’s talk is ridiculous Dana – Why do we keep relics in reliquaries but can’t keep the ashes of our loved ones in an urn? Maria – What would be a reasonable gift for my parish priest? John – My wife wants to be cremated. How does that work with the Resurrection? Anti-Zionist Gabriel Boric’s presidential win leaves Chile’s Jews worried: Gabriel Boric called Israel a “murderous state” in a meeting with Chile’s Jewish community during his campaign Lloyd – Question about John the Baptist being born without original sin. Is this part of Catholic Doctrine? Elaine – Will we recognize and know our loved ones on the afterlife? Simon – Some family members are excluding others from family dinner because they are not vaccinated. I don’t get this. Super Typhoon Leaves Hundreds Dead In The Philippines Amazon agreed to Beijing’s demand to have anything below a five-star review of Xi Jinping’s book The Governance of China removed from its Chinese site Beth – Questioning whether my kids should play with the neighbor kids and how to do this in a charitable way. Rose – Thou shall not kill on the 10 commandments. Why did they kill the people worshiping the golden calf?

Nicholas Sandmann reaches settlement with NBC in Covington Catholic High School controversy Artificial intelligence to predict a stroke two years in advance Patrick offers advice on how do you help someone moving into the twilight years of their life Ann – It’s a Wonderful Life is a great lesson for the unborn Barbara – Where did the sign of the cross come from? Is it in the bible? Angie – How do you dispose of a dagger made of lava with a Polynesian god on it?

Fun audio moments from Christmas’s past Spokane Catholic Charities requires proof of jab in order to get food Mark – My mother has dementia. I assume she is Baptized. How do I know for sure? Yvonne – Recommendation for treatment or retreat center for a woman who is depressed because of loss of her fiancé. Bernice – The blessings of caring for someone with dementia: It is hard work but I can’t count all of the blessings. I moved 1,400 miles to take care of my mother. They said she had less than a year to live but she lived for 6 more years. Covid Passport Microchips Implanted in Skin is on the Horizon

Female College Athlete Urges Penn Swimmers To Speak Out Against Transgender Competition Kim – My daughter is coming back from college and she is claiming she is gay and in a relationship. Trying to process this. Can you help? Fr. Ted – Regarding the mark of the beast: where are you getting the information? Where in scripture as it pertains to the past and the future? Jenny – How do I answer my niece who quoted the bible to prove there is no Purgatory? Tony – What are spirits and how are they made? Barbara – Looking for a treatment center for a young man to recover from alcohol? Tony – Transgenders competing in women’s sports Patty – Just lost my brother and I have his ashes, but I’m not sure exactly what to do with them Ryan – Did the Catholic church change the Sabbath to Sunday?

Eric – Question about Arian Heresy Schools across US cancel classes over unconfirmed TikTok threats People who believe they were abducted by aliens could have PTSD Joseph – Should we only base our faith in resurrection on historical facts only since other faiths have historically based leaders?

Andrew Cuomo ordered to return $5.1M pandemic book profits to state Man brings his food truck to Mayfield, Kentucky to feed those in need for free F.D.A. Will Permanently Allow Abortion Pills by Mail Nancy – What happens when a teenager dies and is not baptized? Laurie – Asked to administer contraception shots. Is this a sin? Elena – My sister is converting to the Orthodox church and is saying she needs to be re-baptized. Is this true? Elon Musk and Elizabeth Warren in a twitter duel. Guess who won. Vaccine Holdouts in Army and Navy Will Be Dismissed, Military Says Mary – Thinking about changing parishes. Do I still have to support the old one? Elizabeth – I’m an associate editor for submitting articles and publishing and fear I could be cooperating with evil. Only 18% Of American Households Are Families With Married Parents Ex-California deputy sentenced for throwing out urine test that exonerated detainee Albert – Can a Catholic marry an atheist? Elizabeth – Perpetual Adoration having a hard time finding someone for every hour. Can there be any gaps in the time when Jesus is alone? What are the official rules?

“Why Was Jesus Born When and Where He Was?” By Msgr. Charles Pope Bella – Retention rate of those who come into the church via RCIA? Casey – What is the difference between spirit and soul? DJ – Want to get back into my faith – married 3 times. what is my first step? Patrick shared the 5 Most Commonly Abused Drugs by College Students Christopher – How to pick the right baptismal name for my son? Michael – Eloped and then got married in the Church. Many years later we divorced. Was my marriage valid? Cesar – When you notice there might be something invalid happening at mass, how to you bring it up to pastor?

Major Airline CEOs Push Back On Plane Mask Mandates: ‘Case Is Very Strong That Masks Don’t Add Much’ Mary – I feel more comfortable on a plane when everyone is wearing masks Jim – Works as a pilot for airline and says masks should be optional Despite Kentucky tornadoes, Virgin Mary statue still stands—and Catholics offer help Jennifer – How to talk about transgender issues with others? Patrick shared the article, “What I’ve Learned Rescuing My Daughter From Her Transgender Fantasy”

Michelle – Can my daughter go to a Mormon funeral? Steve – Mary giving birth to Jesus; was it a virgin birth or natural birth? Tim – Ho to evangelize relativity of evil and original sin? Patrick explores the current controversy swirling around the Salvation Army involving a blatantly racist article on their website (that has since been retracted), that scolds white people for being racist and tells them to apologize to black people for their racism. A significant backlash has risen against this and the Salvation Army is backtracking and doing damage control.

Gwen – My son died and your words earlier really helped me Betty – Silence during adoration: what level of respect is appropriate? Katie – Do angels learn about humans as we grow? Do they love? Jeff – Do a giant toy drive for Salvation Army and disappointed in these latest revelations about the company? Cities That Pushed For Defunding The Police Reckon With Record-High Crime Rates John – Resources on how to consecrate your business to Sacred Heart Neil – On your death bed, if you have died with confession, what happens at first judgement? Former Danish Minister to Be Sent to Prison for 60 Days for Opposing Child Marriages Diane – Does the falling away from the faith from young people have something to do with extraterrestrials or people feeling like they are part of a matrix or artificial intelligence instead of real life? Frankie – Can we pray our relatives into heaven if they are away from the faith? Jesus – Why does the Holy Spirit create division?

Gov. Noem Announces Fairness in Girls’ Sports Legislation Some Hospitals Drop Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates to Ease Labor Shortages Ann – Did Mary have a normal vaginal birth if she was a virgin before and after birth? Mike – If God is outside of time, can we help those who committed suicide by praying the Devine Mercy? Kathy – follow up about the Virgin Birth – could Jesus have passed through Mary’s womb like he did after the resurrection passing through the door in the upper room? Jane – Daughter wants to try smoking. How do I respond to this and discourage her?

Antonio – Learning about Islam in class and I feel like I am being taking their catechism. What should I do? Patrick recommends “Not Peace but a Sword: The Great Chasm Between Christianity and Islam” by Robert Spencer Patrick shares audio of Bishop Patrick Wooden of Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh NC talk about wokeism Patrick shares an article by Kaivan Shroff titled, “Men like me benefit from safe abortion access” Patrick shares the video: Abortion Rights Are Pro-Choice Men’s Rights by Live Action Roy – This guy is not a man. He is a boy. Men do not shrug responsibility. John – Critique on Passion of Christ with Jim Caveziel Joseph – Why are ex-Catholics so far off base?

Keechant Sewell to Become First Woman to Lead N.Y.P.D. SF Democrat Mayor London Breed, After Backing Defunding Police, Reverses: Need ‘Aggressive’ Policing Black Lives Matter Activists Tell Students Misogyny, White Supremacy And Capitalism Are To Blame For Their Problems Amy – Women’s lib always benefited men and abortion got rid of the family Beth – My Dad was ordained a priest but I’m not sure if it is valid Ohio State spends millions on 131 diversity administrators More Americans Left Religion During the Pandemic: Survey shows the percentage of Americans with no religious affiliation rose to 29%, while Christians declined to 63% Don – Decline on participation in religion is due to the swing of right wing politics Troy – do you think this decline is due to the fact that no one wants to hear they need to repent?

Factory workers threatened with firing if they left before tornado, employees say Photo from tornado-damaged home lands almost 130 miles away Tate Myre rushed an active shooter yesterday. He received multiple gunshots and gave his life in defense of his friends and classmates. Matt – Do Catholics believe in the pre-incarnate Jesus? Austria bans the unvaccinated from restaurants as COVID-19 cases surge Arkansas waitress fired after customers leave $4K tip Theresa – We are sponsoring a family from Africa. How can I explain Santa Clause to them from a Catholic perspective? Patrick – What do you think about people who speak in tongues? Eric Clapton: ‘Tears in heaven’: the tragedy that inspired one of the most heartbreaking songs in history

Omicron: What are the symptoms of the latest COVID variant? Will the NCAA Force Out Catholic Colleges? Transgender Swimmer Lia Thomas Is Destroying Records At Penn And Aiming To Make History. ‘So Easy I Was Cruising’: Teammate Says Penn’s Trans Swimmer Boasted After Destroying Competition J.K. Rowling slams cops for letting rape suspects ID as women. Twitter mob goes after her. Andrea – Not all people on the left agree with the transgender stuff. This isn’t fair. Hannah – Regarding J.K. Rowling: I agree with her and people want to follow what social media is saying. What if they go far to the left and lower the age to get married?

21 states poised to ban or severely restrict abortion if ‘Roe v. Wade’ is overturned John – Is it a sin to be transgender? Tim – Was invited to a wedding in Milan and looking for recommendations for sites to see. Jesse – How long have people been praying the rosary? Jared – Question about the books ‘Why Catholics can’t be Masons.’ And ‘Freemasonry Unmasked’ The Health Toll of Poor Sleep: Finding that slumber sweet spot can be helpful for fending off a range of mental and bodily ills. Coco – Someone I know has a child who is in love with their roommate. Trying to wrap my mind around the Churches teaching on validating a sinful relationship. Kristy – In regards to inviting same sex couple over, what if there are younger children in the house? South Korea cuts human interaction in push to build ‘untact’ society: The government invests heavily to remove human contact from many aspects of life but fears of harmful social consequences persist Stephanie – My niece just confided to me that she is transgender and likes girls. She is 12. How do I respond in a loving way? Do I tell my children?

A couple of callers expressed concern for problematic footnotes in the New American Bible that cast doubts on the authenticity of Jesus’s miracles and the authorship of the gospels. Their faith has been shaken by these footnotes, and Patrick explains why these footnotes are detrimental to the average reader who has no training in scripture scholarship. Patrick recommends the NRSV Catholic Bible because it does not have those problematic footnotes. Patrick recommends the books “Free from all Error” and “Catholic Apologetics Today” by Fr. William Most Beverly – While in college, a Priest negated what was in the Bible which affected my faith, then I saw real miracles and I was brought back to it. Caesar – Grandpa doesn’t come with us to mass every week but still goes to Communion without confession. What can I say to him? Angelina – If I say the Rosary, am I less likely to sin? Want to go swimming? Tracker shows great white sharks gathering on US East Coast Bill – What is the difference between a grievous matter and mortal sin? Jill – Any resources to convince my family to have a Catholic funeral for grandmother?

Plot of “digital land” in the metaverse sells for record $2.43M Patrick reminisces about the first time he heard about the internet Jamie – Why would anyone want to buy internet land? Connie – Is it okay to use birth control for medical reason unrelated to pregnancy? Freddy – I have a criminal record that I didn’t tell my wife about Tom – Metaverse, the new media, is virtual not physical. This is the next form of communication. Patrick explores various angles of the immerging Metaverse technology, interacting with callers and sharing his own concerns about how this immersive virtual world could be detrimental as it further draws people away from the real world and into a fantasy world of their own. While he affirms some of the potentially beneficial aspects, he also warns of the very real dangers that will inevitably arise as people further detach from reality.

Republicans, Democrats differ on what (besides family) brings meaning in life Richard – What is the purpose of the Transfiguration? Darlene – Does Purgatory exist after the end of the world? Jillian – Can Satan abdicate the throne in Hell? John – When the extraordinary minister brings the Eucharist to my mom with dementia, what should I do when my mom has it in her hand and doesn’t want to consume it? Patrick shares some wise words from Frank Sheed about angels Peter – If Jesus gave the Eucharist to the apostles in their hands, why not us?