The Patrick Madrid Show

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.

Jane - I am an operating nurse in a leadership position; how can I avoid Transgender surgeries? Nathan - Thank you for the way you handle questions. I think it’s really great! Betty – Male is XY, Female is XX Fabiola – My family is not Catholic and they are coming into town for Easter. How do I tell them they should not be receiving communion? Ida - My kids are fighting before mass. Are they still able to go to communion or should I hold them back? Cynthia - Do you know of a priest who could separate demonic attachment from our house? I cannot find anyone.

Patrick responds to Dave’s email: Wife has lost desire for intimacy since menopause and I struggle with purity. Chris - I know a bride and groom who are Catholic and are getting married out in the wilderness and it will be a ceremony performed by a priest? Corrine - Friend asked me to marry her and I’m not sure how to phrase my “no.” Can you help? Becky - How can I respond to someone who describes himself as Transgender. He says that God is described as both male and female in Genesis. How would you respond to this? John - Priest only uses water, not wine, during daily Mass consecration. Erni - I took your advice from last week about getting a different priest in the hospital for last rites. It was really good advice, thank you for talking with me and giving me! I said a Devine Mercy Chaplet with my brother over face time while he was sleeping. How effective is that? Jean - My nephew received a Magic 8 ball. I removed it and destroyed it. Was that okay?  Then he got a Chakra Bracelet. What can I do with this? Sophi - What is the Deacon's role in the Mass when consecrating the Eucharist?

Susan – What is the difference between praying and saying prayers?  Kelly - There is a 4-year-old girl in my child’s class who now claims to be a boy. How can I handle this Transgender issue? I pulled my child out of the school abruptly. Is that okay? Joshua - What makes us think we can bless God? Lastenia - I went through a similar situation as Kelly when I adopted my son who was exposed to Transgender things at the age of four. All 50 Senate Democrats Were Asked to Define "Women." None of Them Could Do It Leon - What day of the week was Jesus Crucified? If he was in the earth, dead 3 days and nights, shouldn't he have been crucified on Wednesday? Dusty - How can I discern signs from God without being too superstitious?

Andrew - I would define a woman as someone having 2 X-chromosomes. What are your thoughts on that definition? Peter - After we receive the Eucharist, should we be standing or kneeling? Nicole - What is the proper format to run a funeral? There seems to be a lack of reverence. Tom – I’ve been invited to a celebration of a gay marriage? Staying away could further divide our family. Mark - If I can't go to a same sex marriage, is it okay for me to at least send a card? Linda - Why do people refer to THIS week as Passion Week and next week as Holy Week?

Emmanuel - Is the offertory only reserved for a man and a woman or can a man and a man go? AND can a priest wear Christmas lights as a necklace during Mass? Gary - Can priest have pets? Rod - Since it says God was slain before the foundation of the earth and a spirit can't be slain, did God have a body before the Annunciation? Ludy - I've been trying to get my annulment and the priest told me to go back to my ex. I was verbally abused by a priest. I filed a complaint about him, I called the diocese but nothing has been done about it. What more should I do? Diana - When my grandparents died their ashes were scattered and we didn't know it was wrong. What are ramifications of this? Christine - I have a friend who is interested in becoming Catholic, but she has a son who committed suicide as a devout Lutheran and she is wondering what happened to him? Rob - I take issue with what you said about God not having a body. Your observation about God's represented seems to be a little too Protestant. Patrick - What does the bible say about helping people recovering from a divorce?

Kate – We are supposed to get our spouse to heaven. How can I tell someone who is not Catholic about this idea? Ann - How can I address people in our congregation who wear low cut shirts while acting as a Eucharistic minister? I wrote a letter to the pastor about this and he attacked me about this concern by saying I shouldn't 'Throw stones because you're a sinner too'? Mike - City bank also wants to provide us this benefit so that woman can't get pregnant and take maternity leave. Ilka - I had a conversation with an atheist about gender, how can I tell her that she can't be whatever she wants be? Rogelio - Friday is not three days from Sunday. Why do we say Jesus rose after three days? Doris - My daughter in law has convinced my son that he is doing well by cleaving to her. If the wife says I don't want to be around your family anymore should he do that?

Domingo - Why did god create Adam and Eve if he knew they would betray him? Patrick reflects on the dangers of watching movies and tv shows that we know are damaging to our souls Margaret - Why did god create Adam and Eve if he knew they would betray him? Ryan - Where should we draw the line on media and entertainment for my family? Jim - Is there any significance with the dead sea scrolls and Jesus' ministry? Jorge - What book can you recommend for my God Daughter about reflections for women? Gloria - My Daughter said she saw herself sleeping, like an out of body experience. Why would that happen? Ramon - Can I go to my brother's wedding if he has been living with his girlfriend? They are getting married in the Catholic church but don't seem to be into their faith much.

Patrick responds to a listener encouraging him to delete his twitter account. Jennifer - My son is going to an overnight camp with the Norbertine Order. Is this okay? Mark - Why does the church not speak out more about not tattooing your body? Susan - How can I have a meaningful relationship with my son who is gay? Patrick emphasizes the need of speaking truth and love without compromising what you know to be true. He talks about the importance of love and compassion when relating to people in this situation.

Patrick Answers Your Emails Patrick answers the heartbreaking question, “My wife is pregnant but there is no heartbeat. What can we do?” Araceli – Daughter experiences sleep paralysis and see’s dark figures in her room. What can I do? Silvia – Project Rachel: The shame of past abortions is a dark shadow that can ruin marriages. Patrick talks about 2 articles about the loneliness adults (and specifically mothers) are experiencing. Patrick shares the true story from Charles Jacobs about how Catholic schools are not safe from gender confusion.

Patrick Answers Your Emails Maria – Did I do wrong by asking my son to talk to his wife about how she disrespects us? Patrick shares the story of St. Teresa of Avila’s confrontation with a priest. Jennifer – Is the Anglican Church being in full communion with the Catholic Church? What is a good gift for a young person entering the Church? Cat – Question about the Sacrament of Marriage, annulments and a comment on the struggles of marrying late in life

Patrick Answers Your Emails Jasmine – How do I stop gossiping? Martha – Is the upheaval of the Church in the 1960’s responsible for the upheaval we see in the world today? Vicki – Can I invite my non-Catholic daughter to Easter Mass? She will receive communion if she goes, even though I have asked her not too. Anthony – Do you recommend any Bible studies? How can I get my daughter to say the Rosary with me? Judith – Could gender based identifiers be removed from our language? Is that even possible in other languages? Question about universal salvation.

Becky, a man who is struggling with his desire to “transition“ to being a woman asks Patrick for help while struggling with how to fit into the Catholic faith.

Chris - 13-year-old daughter is starting to question the faith and is seeking advice on how to guide her Kip - How were the items in the ark of the covenant connected to Jesus? John - What generic books can you recommend that prove we are both body and soul? Patrick recommends: The One and the Many: A Contemporary Thomistic Metaphysics by W. Norris Clarke S.J. Barbara - Are prayers said while not kneeling (doing chores) as acceptable to God as when we are more focused like at Church? Dr. Fauci – “The most potent vaccination is getting infected yourself.” Where was this Dr. Fauci the last couple of years? Patricia - Pre-destination: is this real and how does it pertain to Ukraine and Russia? Angela - Why does it say 'He descended into hell' in the creed? What does that mean?

German man gets 90 COVID shots to sell forged passes Jessie - Was the Holy Spirit with the apostles while Jesus was on Earth? How is Jesus the Son of God? Donna - Did Judas walk away from Jesus? Why can we call a priest father? Elon Musk buys 9% stake in Twitter — days after criticizing it California Moves Radical On Abortion Memo Circulated To Florida Teachers Lays Out Clever Sabotage Of 'Don't Say Gay' Law Future Navy Ship To Be Named After Ruth Bader Ginsburg Mary Grace - Is it okay to look forward to the end times since it’s so crazy out there in the world? Chelsea - Validity of absolution - does the priest have to say a specific phrase for this sacrament to be valid? Alex - Told someone at Church to be more discreet and I think I mishandled the situation. How do I stand up for myself without making someone else uncomfortable? Patricia - CCD 7th grade class asked me “How do you get possessed by the devil?”

Paul – Is there a difference between resurrection and risen from the dead? Eric - Pastor lets the Extraordinary ministers distribute communion while he sits. How can I address this? Trip - Where does the soul of an aborted baby go? Jean - Where do we draw the line of resistance against this culture when we allow this indirectly through our voting? Norma - How did salvation history unfold in the New Testament? During Conception, Human Eggs Emit Sparks Paul – I’m going to confession for the first time in 50 years. HELP!

Vanessa - My son who is 8 thought he wanted to be a girl. He has changed his mind.    Yoli - In the bible it says you should not call anyone a fool. is that True?    Clark I had a funny dream about you last night, I was MC for you and I wanted to make a joke regarding your mustaches when I was introducing you but I couldn't remember his last name, and I was scrambling to find your last name. & Can I get clarification on 'Born Again' and how we as Catholics describe that experience?    Maria - Depictions of Jesus that I have seen his hands are tied with rope. but he was nailed to the cross. Why did they have him tied up? 

Jackson - How would you respond to the objection that the Catholic Church suppressed people from reading the bible in the past?    Ruben - I wanted to go to my brother Ralph before he died to evangelize him. Before I could get to him he died. Now they want me to say his eulogy. What should I say?    Jane - I am a Born Again Christian. Patrick was mentioning some scripture and I disagree with his opinion about born again. Big Patrick Madrid Fan    Mary - Do I have any hope of meeting my unborn Grandchildren in heaven?    Lynn - Where is Heaven and where is hell?      Jacob did Mary have siblings? And why is the Our Father different in the bible? Was Jesus born in 7 bc?    Syndy - Can you explain the Daughters of the Nile, are they associated with Freemasons?    Peggy - People have told me I don't have the right to be a Eucharistic minister and we should not receive on our hand. Is that true?    Donna - Thank you for your radio Program! And we do the Praying of the Rosary in our home. 

Michael - Is there a prayer I can pray to encourage my son to come to church with me? Ernie - My brother who is 94 is dying but I cannot get to see him. A priest came to give him last rights but refused to go into the room because my brother had covid. Is that still a valid last Rights? Charlie - Do you have any literature I can read for the history of the early Catholic Chuch, I am going through RCIA Elias - Who crucified Jesus Christ?  Dusty - what is the Church teaching on Reincarnation? Norma - What do you think are the major current social issues in Amercian and in the world right now? Michael - Most bibles have the saboth as the 4th comandments and the priest on the Inner Life had it on the 3rd. ALSO which day is the saboth Saturday or sunday? Dustin - My daughters are 5 and 7? should I show them the movie Passion of Christ? if not what other movie can you recommended? 

Sylvia – Story about the power of confession    Bunny – When Jesus sends the legion of demons into the swine, why does He listen to them? What was the significance of the name John (John the Baptist )?   Helen – The theory of the big bang doesn’t appeal to her because it’s chaotic and God is not chaotic.   Tony - Why should I bother to evangelize LDS Ladder day saints? 

Kristy - Can you recommend a book for people who are struggle with Desolation?    Lynn - My family is having a gathering this summer and my Ex husband who died over coved will be having a service during that time. Is there any Catholic thigs we can do for him?    David – Jesus performed many miracles of healing. No record of Him granting someone money to get out of debt.   Carolyn - I have letters asking for prayer requests from my deceased asking for donations and prayers. What should do with these?    Maddie - My brother in law is a protestant and is asking about reverence to Mary and the concept of her being sinless?     Ann - Can I get a book recommendation for someone who is not Catholic to help him learn more about the faith? 

John A third of the angels were cast out of heaven. Could that happen again?    Stephanie - I have heard two conflicting statements on RR, in regards to can Demons read your mind. Can they?    Bill Why was the Rich man in Jesus' story able to see Lazarus in Abrahams Bosom? Before Christ came nobody could go to heaven, so where was Lazarus and the Richman?    Terri - Can someone who is not Catholic be a Eucharistic minister?    Donna - What is the Definition of Mathew 12: 31-32? Its about blaspheming the Holy Spirit.    Daniel - I am talking with someone about Buddhism. how can I speak with them about the faith?    Robert - I am an altar server. I have been asked to take the Host out from the tabernacle. Is that okay?    Dave - I thought St. Anne conceived Mary through the holy spirit as well. Is that True?    Jennifer If I ask my guardian angel something in my head can they hear me? And can they communicate with you through your head? 

Steve - Is failing to keep custody of the eyes a venial or mortal sin? June - Generally what is a soul? Efrank – is it ok to change your Lenten resolution during Lent? Eric - Can I take my pistol to mass on Sundays? I have a conceal and carry gun license. Caleb - I am wanting to enter RCIA and wondering how to evaluate the different churches in my area? 

Lucy - I went to confession Yesterday and I started crying as I walked into the church, it was such a blessing. thank you for talking about confession on your show! How often can we go to confession?    John (7 yo) - Do angels have feelings?    Jose - Can I get some Clarification on NFP. I was told by a priest that it required a Grave matter?    Bob - Are you going to see your loved ones in heaven? someone said you wouldn't 

Mark - Clarification on Mary's perpetual Virginity, if she took an oath of perpetual virginity way was she betrothed to Joseph? And a question about Marriages and the afterlife how does that work?  Karen - Ezekiel 18: 21- 'Wicked man can turn from his future and be saved but the opposite is not true' Can you explain this further? It doesn't seem just  Mark - Can you direct me to some scripture to help discern retirement and selling a business and helping with anxiety?  Eric - I wanted to talk about the Florida bill, the challenges that Disney is putting forth to fight the bill. What are your thoughts? Carmen - My daughter has been trying to have a baby for 6 six year. they are using NFP. how can they use NFP to achieve Pregnancy?  Patty - I wanted to comment on the man who talked about NFP I wanted to highlight the use NFP in achieving pregnancy. Noah - How difficult is it to commit a mortal sin? Denise - I need a St. Philip for my son. I've been praying for that for a while. What more can I do? How do I stay encouraged? Rey - How can I handle the 'once saved always saved' idea when your family says that you never really accepted Jesus into your heart so you were never saved to begin with? Kevin - Are you going to write a book with all the great insights you have? 

Joseph - Since marraige is suppose to be both unitive and procreative, Why can't an unmarried older couple have intercourse?    Tammy - Why are we suppose to ask god to send us a St. Philip? In the gospel today the angel say 'son of Man' what does the term Son of man mean? Do the protestants pray to the same saintsthat we do?    Maggie - I lost two babies to death and I want to know where they are now?    Katherine - On JOSEPH: It is wrong because of lust outside of marriage. I don't think you were able to get to the core of the faith in your conversation. Theresa - If Hitler is in a crowd of 5 or so people and you have the foreknowledge of knowing what he would do, would it be moral to kill him and the five people as opposed to 1? RUNAWAY TROLLEY CAR SCENARIO Josephine - I know someone who is part of the LGBT gourp who is doing a paper on the Parental Discretion act of FL, do you have any sources she can use to be infavor of the act? 

Joann - What exactly is Atonement? And if we pray the chaplet for loved ones does that mean their sins are forgiven?    Len - We have a culture that doesn't honor sexual relations, what are your thoughts on this topic in the culture? I wanted to comment on maturation. People talk about it as a Victimless sin but its not. I was invited to talk about this topic. ALSO I want to talk about the consecration and how useful it is.    Barbara - The Vatican had a conference on transhumanism last year. They seemed to be in favor of it. What are your thoughts? 

Gayle - What is your take on a 'General Confession'?    Becky (Transgender) - I am a Transgender woman and I am struggling with how to fit into the Catholic faith? Can you help?    Rebecca - Can anybody read other peoples minds? I thought only God could read minds?    Bradley - My god daughter's husband is looking into the reformed church. Can you give me some guidance about this church so I can talk with him about it?    Arcadia - How should I respond when someone says their loved one has passed away and now they are an Angel? 

Patrick Answers Your Emails TikTok videos suggest biblical moments were actually alien encounters. How do you pray for an enemy? Is it a sin when you miss Church on Sunday? What makes a valid marriage? How do I raise my child Catholic when the other parent takes him to a non-Catholic church?

Patrick Answers Your Emails My sister and I saw a supernatural wheel in the sky and it was never reported and cannot be explained. What could it have been? Should we pray for those who have committed suicide? My friend, who killed people in Viet Nam, has left the Church because of his overwhelming guilt. He feels unforgivable. How can I help him? My friend is a Muslim and doesn’t believe in the Trinity. Patrick recommends Frank Sheed’s “Theology for Beginners”

Patrick Answers Your Emails Is there any reason to pray for the dead? Question about the origins of "The Trolley Dilemma" and if it has ties to Russia Grateful for all the recent unplanned pregnancy calls into the show. These stories are saving lives! The Bible and tradition: What is the authority on understanding scripture?

Mike - Thank you for some advice you gave me back in August with keeping child to pay attention. & I wanted to talk about how we are all in need of constant conversion along with Russia. What are your thoughts?                    Rosa - I just went to church. I was last one in line to receive communion. I was denied communion because I tried to receive on my tongue. Is that right?    Anthony - Should we be praying the rosary during the Consecration today? 

Nathaniel - I thought the consecration was to stop the spread of communism but it has been spread all across the world. Will it still have potent effect. Efrank - If a pastor is using a different form of liturgy which you do not agree with should you go to another parish or should you stay? Abraham - I just heard about the consecration to Russia and I am wondering how that relates to the consecration of the host during mass? Yolie - I just heard about the consecration to Russia and I am wondering how that relates to the consecration of the host during mass? Steve - How can you involuntarily consecrate someone to Mary? I have read the Louis De Montfort book Jose - Awhile back you read a document highlighting Putin's efforts to promote the Faith in Russia but then Russia attack Ukraine. What are your thoughts about this sudden change? 

Nicole-In a way could America have a Consecration for the distruction of morality they have done?    Richard-I remember how in the 1930s we would all pray for the Conversion of Russia and what a happy day today is. Tom- In a way could America have a Consecration for the discrution of morality they have done?   Shehla from Reno-I want to forgive my brother who has been dead for 2 years. today is his birthday and I don't know how to forgive him. How can I forgive him?   Mary-I have a protestant friend who is asking questions about the consecration today and why all the bishops need to be present. Can you asnwer this?   Joe-Why has Israel not step up and backed you Ukraine yet?

Martha – My daughter, who is 20, is dating and was wondering if I should still be giving her dating advice? Daredevils risk their lives for vertigo-inducing selfies Connie - What does the bible and Jesus say about Work? Kylie - If we choose to fast tomorrow for Russia, are we not honoring our lady? C.R. - Why were the protestant books of the bible taken out? Patrick recommends “Why Catholic Bibles Are Bigger” Tom - Can you do an evil to do a good? Where in the bible does it say that?