The Patrick Madrid Show

Jake - How are the songs sung at mass chosen for the day, and how do we know which songs are appropriate to use? Andrew - What is purgatory? What is its purpose? Arcadia - Do we know when someone is out of purgatory? Eric - Is struggling to forgive his brother who is living as a homosexual has posted pornographic photos of himself and other men online. My parents are nearing the end, and their last wish is for us to reconcile. Denise - Received book on Fulton Sheen, and there’s a quote from him on how the church will be getting smaller but stronger Patrick - Mother is catholic but she says cuss words all the time as exclamations. How can I ask her to stop? Steve - Freemason and catholic, and has only ever been told that he can't do both, but has never been told why. He asks Patrick for clarification.

Patrick witnessed a guy getting hit by a car yesterday. Full on, direct impact. The man was thrown into the air, end over end above the car, and landed on the pavement. Patrick discusses how this is yet another example of why we should always be ready for death and how life can radically change from moment to moment. Ed - I had a similar experience as the guy who was hit by the car and know that my guardian angel saved me Ryan - Regarding the commentary from yesterday and 'calling no one your father.' What are the origins of the word father in English? Roy - I worked in ERs for over 45 years and it made such an impact on me because there were so many people we could not save, but I prayed over many and baptized some of them. I cannot forget those images. John - Question about the slaughter of innocence as it pertains to yesterday's show.  Did God intervene?

Charlie Kirk warns "the transgender movement is an introductory phase to get you to strip yourself of your humanity to mesh with machines," adding "if you stop being a man, then maybe you can stop being a human being" Robert - Follow up regarding the Dogma of the Assumption from yesterday Peter - Didn't seem like you could answer the question about old age in the Old Testament. Mary - How does the story of the Presentation sync up with what St. Matthew said in his gospel? Richard - How do we prove that Mary did not have other children besides Jesus? Roddy - Thank you for your discussion about working in the nursing home yesterday. None of us know what awaits us in our later years. Jewish Writer Tells Whoopi Goldberg, Who Uses Stage Name, To Drop Last Name She ‘Co-Opted’: ‘Don’t Deserve It’

Zuckerberg’s Wealth Plunges by $31 Billion After Meta Shock Al - Are dreams just dreams or can they mean more? My wife and I gave up on having kids but I had a dream that we had a child, and about 2 weeks later we found out that my wife was pregnant. Now our beautiful little girl is 8 years old. Sandra – Is it okay to listen to music like AC/DC? Michelle - Why are you so against CRT? Martha - Where in the bible can I find more information about Purgatory? Michelle - What do you think about single-parent adoption? Brandon - Very aware of the scandal regarding Fr. John Corapi. My son is disinterested in religion but enjoys when I play some of Corapi's old cds. Is it ok to listen to him still? Frank - Is there anything in Catholic doctrine or scriptures that indicates that someone in authority is responsible if a guilty person is released and then commits more crimes? Michelle - What do you think about single-parent adoption? What about gay parents?

Patrick just watched Sir Anthony Hopkins’ newest film, “The Father” and he reflects on how terrible Dementia is for families Patrick shares personal experiences from the time he worked as an orderly in an elderly care facility Steve - I feel like I missed my calling or mission. I am older now and am wondering what I can do to recover this. Can you help? Christopher - Is it a sin to cheer for the teams named after the Devils or Flames? Michael – My mom asked why her priest removes his shoes before he says Mass. What do you think?

Jim - What did Jesus mean when he said 'Call no man your father?' What was he teaching us? Rhonda - Why is it that some people hate Jewish people so much? Whoopi Goldberg suspended from ABC's 'The View' following holocaust remarks John - Trying to respond to a protestant who says the Pope just pulled the Dogma of the Assumption out of a hat in 1950. Lisa - I have been married to my Jewish husband for 32 years. He converted to Catholicism after 25 years because of my parents’ kind example. Email from Tammie – Her son says he’s an atheist and she asks for help Alex - What happens when Jesus comes to judge the living and the dead?

Young-onset dementia is especially traumatic and challenging for families to acknowledge, and many physicians fail to recognize it Angela – My dad is cremated but the funeral isn’t till this summer. Can we keep his ashes at home until then? Anthony - Is a rosary valid if it is not blessed? Oscar - Why do dome bibles not have all of the books? Mauricio - Is it ok to go to a non-Catholic wedding ceremony? Michael - Gospel for the feast of the Presentation and reconciling the timeline with the Flight into Egypt. Ethan 7-years-old - If God couldn’t commit a mortal sin, why did he allow the angel of death to kill all of the first born Egyptian sons? Jeff Zucker resigns from CNN Don’t live a double life Rocio - My son committed suicide. He left a baby girl and she says she is scared because she sees her dad. I am worried and not sure what happened to is soul. very concerned.

Frances - My neighbor is not Catholic but comes to Mass with me and receives communion. Am I somehow responsible? Spotify Market Cap Drops by $2 Billion+ (sure it did). Scientists mystified, wary, as Africa avoids COVID disaster Karen - Follow up about receiving communion when they shouldn't be. Fourteen-year-old believes in the Real Presence but doesn't feel he needs to go to confession. Can you help? More American Adults Say They Don’t Expect to Have a Child

France shocked by death on busy Paris street: ‘Killed by indifference’ David - Why hasn't the letter about the low impact of COVID in Africa been more publicized? Kate - Teacher in California. We are teaching students that it is their duty not to have children. Fred - Where does the word 'Guadalupe' come from? Peter - Thank you for your show. It basically has become my Catholic Community! Bob – Can you explain Mark 4:12? George - Are Moses, David and Abraham saints? Mary - I thought that the bishop named Guadalupe after a city in Spain.

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

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.

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 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.

More people died in Michigan in 2020 than were born. That could mean future economic problems. A total of 29,669 induced abortions were reported in Michigan in 2020, which was an 8.5 percent increase from the total of 27,339 reported in 2019 and a 39.6 percent decrease since 1987 (the year with the largest number of induced abortions). Maria - Is gossiping with your husband the same as gossiping with others? Sweden decides against recommending COVID vaccines for kids aged 5-11 Carol Ann - I am really struggling spiritually and mentally and am concerned about how culpable I am for these sins and dark thoughts. Allison - Dr. Marcelino D'Ambrosio said that when you pray intimately to Jesus you are doing the same for Mary. Is this true? Jerry - Is it a sin to go to Mass without a mask if it is required?

US Seminaries Grapple With the Issue of Transgender Applicants Patrick responds to an article detailing the phenomenon of biological women who identify as transgender infiltrating seminaries only to be discovered. Patrick explains the theological and legal reasons why even if a woman posing as a man got all the way to ordination that would not equal “a woman priest,” but rather simply be an invalid attempt at ordination. Walt - Why don't they just cut to the chase and give them all DNA tests before they join the seminary? Julie - What about female lectors? Is this still ok or does it go against the rules of a male only priesthood? Sexual harassment is now officially a crime in the US military Jeff - How much physical contact is sinful while dating?

Carol - I will be speaking with my son tomorrow about his cohabitating with his girlfriend. Looking for advice. Mary – Asks for book recommendations for her autistic grandson on how to be a disciple of Jesus. Patrick recommends the book "Inside Mormonism" by Isaiah Bennett, a former Catholic priest who turned Mormon and eventually came back to the church. BLM's millions unaccounted for after leaders quietly jumped ship John - If the priest changes the words at the consecration, is it valid? Cynthia - My older brother stays over at his girlfriend’s house sometimes? Ann - I understand that Jesus is fully human and fully divine. When he was here on earth, did he give up the ability to know everything? Luis - Is it ok to listen to the rosary on Bluetooth speaker when I go to Church during the day?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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