The Patrick Madrid Show

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I’m A God-Fearing Man’: Denzel Washington Explains His Christian Beliefs To New York Times, Dismisses Hollywood Focus On Racial Diversity Colton – You recommended Fr. Elijah for a book and I really enjoyed it. Do you have any more book recommendations for this genre? Patrick recommends “Lord of the World”. Dan – Have you heard of the Canticle for Leibowitz a book about Catholic Sci-Fi. Patrick has, and highly recommends it. Myra – Does going to Mass online fulfill the obligation? Emelia – I need advice for myself and my sister who has lost some children to miscarriage. Chicago Public Schools eliminating sex-specific restrooms to ‘increase gender equity’ Layla – We don’t eat meat on Friday. What about Christmas eve?

Christine – I recently attended treasures of the Church with the patron Saint Maria Goretti. Saint Maria Goretti is a great saint to pray for mercy for family members. Nicki – We pushed back but now one of the managers is transitioning and we are supposed to be accepting of all of this and they sent out an affirming email with my name signed. What should I do? Rose – Question about making and end of life decision for my mom who is in the hospital after a stroke and her brain is bleeding Jane – What is the House of Loretto? Lupe – How old does one have to be to get a spiritual director? Rose – A friend won’t listen to you because she thought you said that it was ok to pray for the devil. Is this true? Steven – My mother had a brain bleed and they were so anxious to move her along because she was a donor but the decision was out of my hands. Trinity – How does God hear our prayers?

Don – Was Mary Magdalene an ex-prostitute? Mike – A priest said that you only have to tell the truth if someone is entitled to it. What do you think? Jenny – Some friends of mine were born from IVF and I’m not sure how I should feel about it. Elizabeth – I was told that God loves all of his creation. What about the devil? Tracy – My mom started to go to the SSPX and kept going and now goes to a Sede-Vacantist chapel. It is causing major problems when she visits our family. What can I do? Anthony – Is there a difference between mental and verbal prayer? Carol – I don’t understand why the Catholic Church is so opposed to IVF

Eric – I am working on converting a young lady but am having trouble explaining the Eucharist. She’s calling it cannibalism. Can you help? Terri – I need clarification on Pope Francis saying that sins of the flesh are not that serious. I am confused. This seems to be confusing the youth. What do you think? Mike – Arguing with my wife about Transgender Week on Jeopardy. I don’t like the agenda but my wife disagrees and says I’m making a big deal out of nothing. Gabe – One very important point about the bread of life discourse: Jesus was talking about the resurrected body being eaten. You didn’t mention this to the earlier caller. Patrick recommends the book, “The Hidden Mana” Christmas Tree arsonist out of jail with no bail Amy – One very important point about the bread of life discourse: Jesus was talking about the resurrected body being eaten. You didn’t mention this to the earlier caller. Missy – Were all serpents banned by God?

Missy – How could Mary marry Joseph if she knew they were not going to have marital relations? Colin – Following up on pride vs. sins of the flesh. If more sins are in hell because of the sins of the flesh, wouldn’t that be the worst of the sins? Joseph – I am trying to understand the difference between ‘Jesus, I trust in you.’ and the sin of presumption. Dominic – I had to have my pet put to sleep and I know what Patrick thinks about the souls of pets, but I put the Brown scapular on him before he was put to sleep. What do you think about this? John – Thomas Aquinas talked about the essence and form and so did Plato. Wouldn’t the cat survive in animal form? Leticia – John talks about horses coming from heaven. Doesn’t that mean there would be other animals in heaven? Charlotte – Doesn’t God want us to be happy with our pets? Anthony – Interesting way of dealing with the death of a dog on an old TV show.

Mell – Why did Jesus tell Mary Magdalene not to touch him but he told his apostle Thomas to touch him? Giovanni – Do I need to go through RCIA again? I don’t think my sponsor was Catholic at the time of my confirmation. Michael – Question about the Meaning and pronunciation of the Jesuit mod Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. Michael’s 9-year-old child – How come only men can be priests? Jonathon – Will my prayers help my deceased friend get to heaven? Barbara – Question about life support and if it’s a sin to take someone off of it? Sharon – ‘Whoever says Lord Lord Lord….’ this terrifies me. I try to be good and holy but am worried now that might be enough. Elsa – Question about the final judgement. If I am already in heaven, why will I be judged again at the end of the world.

George -Questions on my Bible’s footnotes Yollie – Speaking to people in other religions, they say that God is so good that he wouldn’t punish. What do you think? Cancel Culture might be dwindling 100 years ago Jesus protected Our Lady of Guadalupe in a bomb attack James – My laptop has anti slip stickers on the bottom but this morning when I was in the shower this morning it fell on the floor on its own. Could this be demonic? Should I have the house blessed? Gabriella – Why are the advent candles colored the way they are in the order they are?

Guadalupe – I received gifts from a brother who uses drugs and is delusional. Can I accept them? Jesse – If we are not supposed to be jealous, then why does God say He is a jealous God in the bible? Myra – Someone told me that Mary was still tempted. Is this true? Congress drops provision for women to register for the draft Roz – If Adam and Eve could contemplate temptation, why not Jesus and Mary? What’s the difference? Jonathon – I missed Mass on a holy day of obligation because I work a lot. Should I confess this? ‘George Floyd’ pieta stolen after artist receives death threats Mark – Trying to understand the difference between the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady and the Mysteries of the Rosary

Georgia hotel calls police on grandma after bad review Laura – I’m trying to get my family to go to Church and my husband is against this. What can I do? J.K. Rowling Speaks Out After Doxxing: ‘So Many Death Threats I Could Paper The House’ Ralph – I have heard that Adam and Eve’s vision of God was different before the fall. Was this the same of even more magnified for the Blessed Virgin Mary. Transgender Swimmer Lia Thomas Is Destroying Records At Penn And Aiming To Make History Jake – Can you go to a wedding at a venue rather than a church?

New York City poised to give voting rights to noncitizens Kip – Question about a bible verse when evil will be called good and good will be called evil. Does this mean God is withdrawing Himself? Elon Musk said Neuralink hopes to start implanting its brain chips in humans in 2022, later than he anticipated Fatima – If someone has an abortion, and then has other children is the mother obliged to tell the children of the abortions? What if they get to heaven someday and find out there were other children?

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!