The Patrick Madrid Show

Kevin – I have a New American Bible but am thrown off by some of the commentary at the bottom of the pages. Should I be reading a different translation? Frank – At the Resurrection, when people receive their glorified body, what happens to babies who were aborted or miscarried? Kristy – I have a neighbor who used to practice the Catholic faith but now she doesn’t believe in God. What resource can I give her? She is elderly but open. Patrick recommends “Jesus Shock” by Peter Kreeft. Sandra – My husband wants to join an SSPX chapel but I have concerns. What do you think? Casey – People should stay far away from SSPX Joe – I disagree with your assessment of the New American Bible because your view does not foster critical reading of the bible.

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?

Don’t Feed Bread to Birds Italian man tries to get COVID-19 vaccine with fake arm Peter Atkinson – The Merry Beggars Rolando – Looking for a book recommendation to prove the truth of the Catholic Church. Patrick recommends: “When the Church Was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers” and “The Fathers Know Best” Robert – Looking for a basic understanding of explaining difference between Catholics and protestants to a child. Man reunited with his high school letterman jacket from 28 years later

The real story of St. Nick Pat – Do you know about the defense bill and how they are sneaking women being drafted into the bill? Joe – How do I defend the Church when people claim that European settlers forced conversion and used native Americans as slaves? Joan – I disagree with you when you say that women should be in combat if they want. Rod – Trying to reconcile the idea of predestination with the earth as our final destination. Juan – In Spanish, the Sign of the Cross is accompanied by another prayer. Why is this not the case in English? Victoria – Regarding the $450,000. It seems to me as if Biden is trying to buy the 2024 election. Melissa – My point of view on active women in the military and the rule against them being pregnant.

UC Inclusive Language Guide – Get the duct tape ready! Victor – Spent 30 years in the military and the country today is so against patriotism Ann – Responding about female veterans. The previous caller is misinformed. I had a son when I was on active duty. Joe – Questions on difficulties attending Mass with young children. Ann – The priest gave me centering prayer for a penance and I was uncomfortable. If I don’t do the penance, am I still forgiven? Harry – Can you explain Gnosticism? Jeff – Advice on 3-year-old being disruptive at Mass. If he is the same way when I take him out to the vestibule, would it be appropriate to leave Mass?

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?

Thought robocalls were bad? Now debt collectors can legally DM you on social media, too. Jaime – There are weird things happening at my house. Should I have the house blessed? Rick – Should we be praying to the guardian angels of the 9 justices of the Supreme Court? Allison – How do I explain to my 4-year-old about her guardian angel? Virginia – I feel a presence of someone in my room when I’m sleeping. Is there anything to do besides the blessing the house. Could this be real? Paul – I was adopted and my parents had abortions done in the home. Recently I went back and was wondering if I should tell the occupants to have the house blessed. It troubles me so much.

Patrick shares more crazy updates to the Jussie Smollett hoax John – Having trouble because my brother’s son has come out as transgender. His family has told him that they support him, but I can’t. What should I do? Alfredo – Comment about Cardinal Pell and the financial issues in the Church Elise – I work in healthcare and it’s increasingly more difficult because of ethical choices. Trying to discern this from a biblical standpoint. Erica – How do I better understand how to imagine my guardian angel?

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. 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.

The ‘Home Alone’ house could be yours for one night only World’s first living robots can now reproduce, scientists say Marie – Is there a pamphlet I can give family members about the sacraments since they have left practice of the faith? Josephine – My family members are very pro-abortion and live alternative lifestyles. How should I give them materials to bring them back to the Church? ‘Apache’ Artist Faked Native Heritage to Sell His Work, Feds Say Wiojaja – What is our level of participation in the mass? Are we remembering or recreating? David – Going to Lourdes with my family. How should we spiritually prepare for this pilgrimage? Matthew – What is a Catholics responsibility from stopping someone from committing suicide? Al – Is it okay to not receive wine at mass? i need to explain to non-Catholic friends

Mike – Feeling pulled away from the church due to sin and want to get back but not sure I can. Patrick recommends the book, “The Courage to be Chaste” by Benedict Groeschel and “The Confessions of Saint Augustine” NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week Joseph – My wife had an abortion that I didn’t know about until right before we got married. We got divorced. How viable was our marriage? Lisa – If you are ignorant to God then are you held responsible for sin? Melissa – Are you ever responsible for someone else’s sin? Louise – Marriage not sacramental, how can I remedy that?

Ruby – Worked for Google and saw persecution against Christians and when we stand together the whole office space gets better. In Charlottesville trial, jurors learn to decode the secret slang of white supremacists. Ashley – Can my daughter be a flower girl in my sister-in-law’s secular wedding? Top baby names in the United Kingdom in 2021. Alex – Mortification of the flesh. I don’t hear about it anymore in the Church, Why? Greg – Is communal Baptism okay? Tony – My father passed, there was a service, he was cremated so he could be buried in Montana but not sure when we should finally bury him.

Australian State Official: We’re Transferring Positive COVID Cases to Quarantine Camps. State Board Drops ‘Sex Offender’ Term Calling It a Negative Label. Richard – What is the significance of the Transfiguration? Seven Things to Know About the Dobbs Abortion Case Now Before the Supreme Court – National Catholic Register. Dollar Tree raising prices to $1.25. Madison – If you don’t believe in God, can you go to Heaven? Robert – Can you be Facebook friends with a Satanist? Maria – Do you have a good resource for Bible videos for children? Patrick recommends holyheroes.com. Tony – My father passed away and there was a service. He was cremated so he could be buried in Montana but not sure when we should finally bury him. Nancy – Which Surprised by Truth do you recommend?

Saul – How do you define the Holy Spirit and if you sin against the Holy Spirit can you be possessed by devil? Elalais – How do I explain the existence of God to a 6 year-old? German – If a spouse has their tubes tied, what is the moral implication? Thomas – Follow-up on obedience to the Bishops and when it is necessary.

Silicon Valley bosses worship tech, but need religious faith. Eric – Wants to talk about how ‘Surprised by Truth’ helped him in his faith. Megan – People in the tech industry that I have seen, see the human body as alterable and can be your own creation. Deacon Mark – Our Lady really had a big role in helping the first Christians to be faithful and undergo suffering. Snowstorm Leaves Dozens Stranded for Days in a Remote U.K. Pub – The New York Times Audio of Press Conference with White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki grilled by reporter Peter Doocy on why President Joe Biden was not wearing a mask indoors.

Prosecutors ask U.S. Supreme Court to overturn ruling that freed Bill Cosby | Reuters Diana – My brother is working at store selling birth control pill and worried he is culpable. Is he? Al – How his simple witness of letting people know he is Christian changed his work atmosphere and how people reacted to him Bronx woman used obituaries to rob houses as people attended funerals. Dan – John 1:1 – can we resume our discussion on the Godhead? Patrick recommends Theology and Sanity by Frank Sheed. Stella – Can you point me to a resource to show that Jesus mentioned hell more than heaven? Bobbi – Why did saints have to fight off attacks from the devil since they were so holy? Patrick recommends Angels and Devils by Joan Carroll Cruz. Brian – Sharing my faith in workplace – Adding quote to my email tag after I received a transplant when I needed it from a person who I had never met but lived close the whole time.

The Irish Woman Whose Weather Forecast Influenced D-Day Scheduling – Irish America. Teresa – Is purgatory eternal and are you aware of time when you are there? Wayne – I am not Catholic. What books in the bible does the Catholic Church believe in? Patrick recommends Where we got the Bible. Policing, journalism experts caution use of ‘looting’ in describing rash of Bay Area smash and grabs – ABC7 San Francisco ‘The Office’ actor Brian Baumgartner boasts making $1M on Cameo app Hiker Happens Upon Booze-Filled River With A 1.2 Percent Alcohol Content | The Daily Caller Isaac – I am discerning the priesthood, can you help me? John Paul – You shall not kill. But, hat about self-defense? Rolando – How does prayer work in the divine plan? Jeff – Where do you draw the line when you don’t agree with rules by the pope and bishops? Maggie – since it’s the end of the year of St. joseph, do we know what the pope has in line for 2022? Juan- Am I understanding the Holy Trinity correctly?

Patrick talks about a bill that is advancing for women to be drafted. Bibles in hotels are disappearing across the country. Will – My gay son wants to bring a significant other to Christmas dinner. What should I do? Donna – Is the Catechesis of the Good Shepard program good for kids? Ellen – Do the angels have creative power? If not, what are the sources to back this up? Rich – If you believe in God, but you don’t believe everything the Church teaches, are you accepted in the Catholic church? Dustin – Follow up – Taking bibles out of hotels is like taking prayer out of school. Mercedes – Why is Jesus called the Son of Man? Edith – Should we be raising our right hand during profession of faith. Our priest is asking us to do this and I have not heard of it. A test can prove whether Facebook secretly listens to your conversations. Luke – When the soul leaves the body, how does memory impact the soul when it returns to body? Lisa – Is the New International Version of the Bible accepted by Catholic Church?

Patrick talks about the meaning of a Josephite marriage. He shares an article about a boy who’s parents are living in such a way. Dana – My mother-in-law passed away, and the family is divided about the funeral. What should we do? Chris – If you are in mortal sin, are your prayers effective? Diane – My sister was hypnotized by an evangelist and wants to know if the Catholic church has any new prophets?

The Supreme Court is set for abortion showdown Wednesday. Michael – My mother in assisted living with dementia – My father is having an affair and doesn’t want his wife back in the house. How should I handle this? Gay couple forces florist to retire. Bernadine – My niece is into Wiccan practice. Do you have a resource to share to help steer her way away from this? Laurie – My daughter has an eating disorder and has some other issues with her beliefs. Should we delay her confirmation? Indigenous or pretender? Canadian indigenous health expert Carrie Bourassa fired for faking heritage. Nell – Follow up – Does mental illness or repentance help God hear your prayers again?

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer Father gives a quick overview of Thanksgiving (this is the 400th anniversary of the first Thanksgiving) Efrank – What is the meaning of Thanksgiving from a Catholic perspective? Jane – Is my guardian angel right here with me or watching over me from heaven? Stores are moving away from being open on Black Friday James – My niece is getting married outside the catholic Church. Should I go to the wedding? Gino – How do I defend the Catholic Faith amidst the scandals? Why are protestants so against Catholics? Lynn – I have heard that the love of the Father and the Son creates the Holy Spirit. Where does this come from? John – Sometimes I ask God, “why me? Why am I so blessed?”

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer Father Spencer shares a story about the Holy Spirit giving him some extra patience and what looked like a tiresome moment turned into something beautiful. Flores – I have family members who are married outside the Catholic Church and they are coming to visit. Is it ok for them to stay with us and have their own room to sleep in? David – I am a convert and have many protestant bibles. How should I get rid of them? Al – Can a fallen away Catholic pray for the souls in Purgatory? Ari – I feel guilty because my fiancé and I did not get the vaccine and now he is in the ICU with COVID. I have a lot of pressure from his family to get the vaccine but have held out because I am concerned of side effects linked to fertility. Do you have any advice for me? Diane – Is there a bible passage that can help comfort us? My daughter’s husband passed away unexpectedly. Patrick – Following up on whether it is ok to go to a non-Catholic wedding? Ronny – Every day at Mass is Thanksgiving for me. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone at Relevant radio. I love you guys.

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer Archbishop Cordileone writes to students after pro-life walk-out at a Catholic school, “If you want to remain a boy forever, then spend your life caring only about yourself and every little immediate pleasure that you desire, because to be a real man requires a life of sacrifice and virtue.” Pam – Should I let a friend of the family spend thanksgiving with us? He is an alcoholic and just relapsed. Tony – Is there a video about the book about the Eucharist or a video I could show my friend? Elizabeth – It is so blasphemous that they are depicting George Floyd as Jesus. How do we as Catholics put up with this? Corinne – Is it wrong to hug priest?

Special Guest Host: Fr. Matthew Spencer Why thieves love to steal catalytic converters Groups of thieves ransacked stores across the Bay Area over the past week, robbing merchandise worth tens of thousands of dollars. Retailers and shoppers are on edge. Raquel – Can you recommend some good books by St. Augustine and about the faith? Also asks for a good book about the Saints. Cecilia – After you finish a novena, are you supposed to keep praying the prayers or not? What if you have not been answered yet? Vera – Do you have a book recommendation for penance, sacrifice and fasting? What is the difference? Nanette – I like the book “60 Saints for Girls and “60 Saints for Boys” Liz – How do you help someone prepare for death if they do not believe in Purgatory. Joyce – If I have masses said for people who have died and are not Catholic, are they still efficacious? Stan – How do you make a good confession without being scrupulous? Patricia – Love hearing your voice on Relevant Radio!  

Special Guest Host: Fr. Matthew Spencer Jody – Why do some parishes say the Apostles Creed and others say the Nicene Creed? Patricia – I am having trouble confessing certain sins and it is so painful. Please help! Gwen – What’s so special about St. Benedict? Dawn – I lost my daughter when she was 31, just a couple of months ago, and am struggling to know the state of her soul and where she is. Can you help me? Barbara – Domestic violence as it pertains to the tragedy in Waukesha. Marie – I let a poor man park in my driveway and he started making advances to me. Was I being too nice? He touched me inappropriately and I am afraid of him. What should I do? Margaret – Gossip is one of my continual sins. Is this a mortal sin? Alex – Is there a rosary to St. Joseph?

Special Guest Host: Fr. Matthew Spencer Israel Unveils Remains of Ancient Greek Fortress, Could Shed Light on ‘Hannukah’ Pauline – Question about discernment of spirits. Lucia – Is it ok for a priest to use white wine at the consecration? The best diets are simple diets, much like the spiritual life. Judy – My god-daughter was talking about her use of IVF. How do I confront her about this? Matt – I am trying to preach the truth about something and I’m trying to avoid scrupulosity. What should I do? Lilia – I recently visited a small town and witnessed a Mass that was said by a deacon and am concerned that the Mass was not valid. What do you think? Al – Affirming your comment on frequent use of the sacraments to overcome temptation. Denise – Concerned about a priest who was married. Looked him up and found a site for a rent-a-priest. Very concerning.

Special Guest Host: Fr. Matthew Spencer What do we do when something horrible happens? How should we react? Gerilyn – If a priest leaves the priesthood, can he still be Catholic? Octopuses, crabs and lobsters to be recognized as sentient beings under UK law following LSE report findings Anna – Verse in Matthew about Jesus’ ‘brothers and sisters.’ Were these spiritual brothers and sisters? Bernadette – I am searching for a spiritual director and having a difficult time finding one. Is there something else I should be doing? Linda – Can you explain the difference between laying your life down and being in an abusive relationship?

Special Guest Host: Fr. Matthew Spencer   Theresa – Mark 14:25 ‘I shall not drink until…’ I thought he was given wine when he was on the cross. What’s up with this verse? Ronny – ‘Once you’re a priest, always a priest.’ Is this true? Maria – I sometimes ask for spiritual direction on the confessional. Is this ok? Cara – Can we pray binding prayers for our children? Lucy – If we have already gone to Mass and then listen to Mass on the radio or watch it on TV, can we still offer that Mass for some specific intentions? Mary – Comment on a priest who asked questions in the confessional. It was a good thing because there were sins I was committing that I didn’t realize I was doing? Dominic – Can I receive Communion if I am divorced and was not given a decree of nullity? Vince – I was concerned to find out that my confession might be recorded on my cell phone. Should we keep our phones off? Should the priest tell the penitent to turn their phone off to not break the seal of confession? Joseph – What is the function deliverance?

Special Guest Host: Fr. Matthew Spencer Kim – If you were married, divorced, did not receive a decree of nullity, then your ex passes away, what do you do? Steve – What prayers should you pray for people when you say you will pray for them? Pat – Can you explain the sin against the Holy Spirit? Katie – Is it okay to forgive and not forget? Dennis – If God is all knowing, how do we reconcile the idea that God knows what path we choose before He creates us? Jill – Comment on past confessions: 20 years ago my son committed suicide and I went to confession for anger and I have not been back in because of that experience. Cash scattered across a Southern California freeway sent drivers into a frenzy Olga – How do I better communicate better with my husband and other family members who do not go to confession. Daniel – Question about professional and career changes. I just left my old job for a new job but they want me back at my old job and are offering me significantly more money. Am I breaking my word at the new job if I go back to the old employer?

Sergeant Roy, Vietnam Marine – I am making Patrick and Cyrus honorary marines for their service to God and country Deacon Lyle – I am stationed at Camp Pendleton in California. Thank you to Patrick and Relevant radio for your ministry to the military! Nathan – How do I break it to my girlfriend that I am wanting to enter seminary. Shar – I teach Religious Education to first graders and one of the girls said she could marry a girl. I said no she couldn’t and she insisted. Should I bring this up to her father? George – Can you recommend a good book about the Templars and the freemasons? Katie – My son is applying for scholarships. Is it ok to apply for a scholarship from the freemasons? Rose – What level of concern should we have for kids between 5 and 11 being vaccinated in light of the deaths that have resulted from the vaccine. Celi – I married a non-Catholic in the Catholic Church. Is this marriage valid? Margaret – My adult daughter is interested in wearing the brown scapular but one of the requirements is chastity. What does this mean for her since she was recently married? Judy – Why were even the children killed when the Israelites entered the promised land? Theresa – Will my grandfather’s participation in the freemasons have an effect on his future generations?

Portugal Makes It Illegal for Your Boss to Text You After Work If you use Venmo, PayPal or other payment apps, new tax rule change may affect you Mike – Can you clarify the Church’s teaching on Mary’s preservation from actual sin? How do we reconcile that with Mary’s free will? Barbara – Why would the Father send the Son who he loves so much to suffer for us? Why wouldn’t he come down to suffer himself? Catherine – Is there a spiritual explanation for how our bodies react to danger? Sam – The Bible says: ‘The prayer of a righteous man is powerful.’ Who is considered a righteous man? Lauri – My 9-year-old is facing peer pressure over vaccination status at school. Where do we cross the line between withholding information and lying? San Francisco Announces 5-Year-Olds Will Need Vaccine To Enter Restaurants

Vermont is now 1st state to require access to condoms in all middle and high schools Kent – Where did they get ‘For thine is the Kingdom…’ Is this part of the Our Father? Saul – Was the first Mass before or after the crucifixion? How has the Mass evolved since then? A severe blast of polar cold is preparing to drop anomalously-far south and engulf the entire United States–from coast to coast Tom – The Apostle’s Creed says ‘He rose again.’ What is the meaning of this? John – How many times has papal infallibility been invoked and when was the last time? Satellite images appear to show mock-up US warships in China desert Scientist admits to fabricating steel-strength results for US Navy subs for over 30 years: Took ‘shortcuts’ because she thought safety test criteria was ‘stupid’ Joshua – I’m living with a woman 20 years younger than me who was living in her car. I invited her to live with me but am now feeling guilty about it. What should I do?

Tim – How can we rise above the deluge of evil we are facing these days? Prof placed on leave after saying sexual attraction to kids not always immoral (we first reported on this story in yesterday’s show) Nancy – When God relents and allows divorce to Moses, what kind of a message does that send us? Jason – What is the best translation for the Church fathers? Angeline – My father passed away in his sleep and we were happy because he was wearing the brown scapular but still concerned about purgatory time Joan – What advice do you have for giving to charities? Anita – Can you elaborate on the annulment process. Diana – Regarding the call from Tim. The Surrender prayer helps me so much.

CNN Analyst Presses Pete Buttigieg On His Plan To ‘Deconstruct Racism’ Built In Roadways Director Of National Intelligence Avril Haines Suggests There Be Might An Extraterrestrial Explanation For UFOs Brian – Comment on racist roadways. How about abortion clinics? Always built close to African American communities. University of Maryland Creates New Racial Category: ‘Students Of Color Minus Asian’ Phillip – Comment on roadways – I do know of one example of why a roadway was intentionally built to harm a group of people of color Deacon Martin – Roads were built when I was growing up to separate whites form black people Peggy – Daughter in law’s brother has a live-in boyfriend and now they got ‘married.’ How should I deal with this at Thanksgiving? Jeanine – My son is thinking about applying to Christendom College. What is your experience with them? Peg – What is your definition of culpable ignorance? Georgia – Mayor Daily was a democrat. The Deacon failed to mention this. This mayor built those racist roadways in Chicago and ruled with an iron fist. Jen – My mom has been following a man named John Leary. What do you know about him? Savanah – When I am making a prayer intention during the rosary, when do I mention it? Frank – Question about ex-Cathedra statements. How often and when was the last time one of these statements was made?

Baby formula is getting harder to find, and so are many other items you normally find in a grocery store 86-year-old crowned ‘Miss Holocaust Survivor’ in Israeli pageant Victor – Question whether my confirmation was valid? Juan – What is the prayer you pray when you enter a new place to stay, based on your story of the haunted hotel? Barbara – How do I know whether I should offer up my marriage and carry my cross or go through with a divorce? Maria – My Nephew struggle with the idea of being transgender. I endorsed but now know that it is wrong. What should I tell him? Karol – The teacher at my daughter’s school was teaching using Vinegar and baking soda, then told my daughter to drink it so she did, then the teacher told her she was joking. I am upset. What should I do? Jeff – Do we have just one guardian angel?

Tennessee pastor Ezekiel Ndikumana tackles gun waving man Underdog No More, a Deaf Football Team Takes California by Storm In honor of the 50th anniversary of the beloved breakfast sandwich, McDonald’s is returning the Egg McMuffin to its original price on Thursday. Lee – Comment on deaf athletes. I refereed a game between deaf teams. Incredible to watch Chris – What is the difference between the substance and the accidents in Transubstantiation? Mary – My father died and we had several Masses celebrated for him to restore his leg before he died. Since his leg was not restored, what was the merit of those Masses? Linda – What is your opinion about some of the question on the most recent Synod? Rittenhouse Judge Receives Hundreds Of Vile Messages: Wishing ‘Most Heinous Homicide’ On His Kids, Threatening His Own Life Megan – I am not Catholic but my son goes to the local Catholic School. I have been praying because I have so much anxiety and on Monday my son called me in his room and I began to pray. I feel like God gave me an out of body experience and trying to figure out what it meant.

Pfizer, BioNTech, Moderna making $1,000 profit every second Packers stock sale to begin Tuesday, Nov. 16 Adan – When was ‘for thine is kingdom’ added to the “Our Father”? Cindy – Question about advance directives when a parent goes into hospice. How do I handle this? Grandma and man she mistakenly texted reuniting for sixth Thanksgiving Keith – Should deacons be able to preach the homily on a regular basis? Mark – A family member received an email from their parish that back in 2008, their son might not have been validly baptized because of the priest saying ‘We baptize you,’ instead of ‘I baptize you.’ This is confusing. What do you think? Deborah – We have my father’s urn because he wanted to be above ground. What should I do because I do want to bury the urn.

Fr. Terry – Baby was in an incubator and Baptized him with three drops of Water. Jen – My daughter was born prematurely. They used water but there was no pouring of water when they baptized her. Do I need to have her re-baptized? Greg – What is your take on Priests asking lay people to raise their right hands to bless other people during or after Mass? Annette – We are baptizing my grandson because my son says we can. My son is no longer practicing Catholic. I am going to the classes before Baptism. Does my son need to as well? Howell – I want to dispute your take on Baptism. If you are on the battlefield, it’s different. Celeste – My grandmother was in a coma and was not Catholic and a family member claims that they Baptized her Catholic. Is this valid? Emily – My child suffers from Autism. How do I approach the faith with him? Nicole – My boyfriend is Catholic and I am not but I go to Church with him. My Aunt, who I live with is very anti-Catholic and says Catholics are going to hell. I don’t want to lie to her. What do I do? Barbie – My sister was Baptized Catholic and got re-baptized. Is that valid? Helen – I am thinking of becoming Catholic and just can’t get past the Scripture where Jesus says that He is ‘The way the truth and the life.’

Plagues Strike Egypt: Sudden Floods, Then Scorpions Called Deathstalkers Is That Kosher? Rabbis Debate Plant-Based ‘Pork’ In an amazing example of how the effects of some calls on The Patrick Madrid Show can reverberate for years, Brooke had heard Patrick’s call from 2 years ago with Maddie, who challenged him on the churches teaching regarding contraception. That call prompted Brooke to ponder choices in her own life. She had a change of heart after discussing this with Patrick and she said “the Church’s teaching makes so much sense now”. Diane – I had a tubal ligation but wanted one more child and still got pregnant with my third child. Preston – When does a disordered use of something become a sin vs a poor decision? Pat – I live in Arizona and have been stung by scorpions many times. It’s just part of life in the desert.

Theodore John Conrad: One of America’s most-wanted men finally tracked down 52 years after bank heist Patrick reads a poem by a listener named Frank called, “It’s Just” Elaine – My son is high-functioning with Asperger’s syndrome and the doctors have said that he and his girlfriend should use contraception. What should he do? Tom – Comment on your talk of the frog and the pot of water and a section in the Declaration of Independence that relates to this. Josie – Is it a grave sin for a woman who is pregnant to pray for a miscarriage? Georege – I fell 40 feet on a job and had an operation and they dismissed the workman’s comp case. I am distressed and don’t want to do anything stupid. Can you help? Supermarkets Alter Layouts, Use Decoys to Fill Gaps Left by Shortages Brad – What does “mammon” mean when Jesus says we ‘cannot serve both God and mammon?’ Emily – Question about a sister who has fallen away from the Faith and about children of divorce. Patrick shares his favorite Cyrus story Jay – I am having a hard time with a protestant friend who is questioning a letter from someone who says that Satan fears the BVM more than God. What do I do with this?

Julio – Can people with tattoos go to heaven? Joanne – I am visiting my son right now. How can I talk to my son about having patience with his children? Allyn Walker says adult attraction to children isn’t immoral Duanna – Wants to discuss the mandate and the government not taking antibodies into account. Our priest had a stroke after having the vaccine and he is now encouraging people not to get the vaccine. Australian Medical Official: Vaccine Resisters ‘Won’t be Able to Hide’, Promises They Will Lead a ‘Very, Very Lonely Life’ Jenny – Our priest forgot to do the consecration and at the end of Mass he explained what happened. Didn’t sound right to me. What do you think? Bertha – My 16-year-old granddaughter asked for the Dogma of Hell book. Is this age appropriate? John – Comment on normalizing pedophilia

Drinking coffee helps to improve mood as daylight hours decrease Patrick shares a story about being anxious when he was a child Patrick – Does Pope Francis have as much influence as Pope John Paul II did? Debbie – I am starting a new job where the bosses are more progressive with identifying pronouns. How do I tell them politely that I don’t play that game? Rhonda – Why do you think so many people don’t believe in Purgatory? Patrick shares a story of when his mom locked the keys in the car and she had to call his dad for help Mary — What do you think of CMRI – The Congregation of Mary Immaculate, Queen?

Rod – Where is the theology of the sinlessness of Mary? Keith – Question about the word “Ecclesia” and its meaning when Jesus spoke to Peter? Patrick recommends the book, “Surprised by Truth” by Tim Drake Lisa – Comment on corporeal punishment for children. I just believe that we should not promote it and it is particularly dangerous. I don’t think Jesus would spank a child. AR Pioneer Warns That Metaverse Could Make “Reality Disappear” The Metaverse Is the Ultimate Surveillance Tool Bridget – What is the best Catholic Bible to purchase? Patrick shares his experience at Church this past Sunday where he received “Active Shooter Training”

Patrick responds to a couple of email/online questions Karen – Why do we need two different judgements? Why do we need to know what sins other people have committed? Marie – My nephew just declared he is transgender. Should we invite him for Christmas? How should we deal with this? Boy Sets Record For Most Premature Baby To Survive Steve – Can you clarify when Jesus says: ‘Nobody knows the hour but the Father?’ Kristy – The second reading about on sacrifice for all. Trying to reconcile this with protestant thought. Eric – If I told God I would pray a certain prayer each day and I forget, is that a sin? Beverly – I have a girlfriend who is transgender and I think what you said to the lady was wrong to be excluding the transgender man from her Christmas Party. Brooke – Follow-up to your replay of Maddie’s call. Question about God bypassing the laws of nature.

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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

CA woman arrested after being found with fake COVID vaccine cards from China U.S. Postal Service warns vaccine rules could affect deliveries US food banks struggle to feed hungry amid surging prices Inside The Race To Create A Covid Passport And Change Travel As We Know It Gerardo – What can I do that is not too aggressive to bring family members back to the Church? Terry – How would you compare the vaccine IDs to the voter IDs that conservatives want? Jennifer – I would like to know the numbers of people who cannot get a photo IDs. We can’t base not needing photo IDs on fringe numbers just like we can’t when it comes to arguing for abortion.

Virginia – My mother was 90 and a shut in and lives in the middle of nowhere and she voted in every election Hunter – Is it morally permissible to say you have been vaccinated or use someone else’s card when it is an unjust law to begin with? Denise – Why did it take so long for Jesus to come to save us after the fall of man? Joseph – My niece is interested in Chandra with Hinduism. What can I do to get her away from this? Patrick shares the story about how he met Scott Hann Joe – In the early 90s, California made it illegal for election workers to ask for an ID or even look at an ID if one was presented. Don’t know how they can say there hasn’t been illegal votes. Deb – I wonder if the rates of positives are being driven by those who have the shot right before they are tested? Bob – Perspective on how parents can lie about whether their child has had the vaccine or not.