The Patrick Madrid Show

Facebook is now the Metaverse. What is the Metaverse? White House Spokeswoman Bristles at Abortion Question Ahead of Biden’s Visit with Pope Andrew Cuomo charged over alleged groping of former aide Camilla – My father is cynical about the people in Church history. How can I talk to my dad and challenge him to read the gospels? Jerry – A new movie about the Walton’s is coming out. Melinda – How far do I need to go when it comes to “Honoring my mother and father?” Denise – How I overcame my fear of hell. Albert – Is displaying sacred scripture on a big screen at Church a liturgical abuse? Joan – Lots of legal ramifications for censoring books.

Twix Halloween Ad Features Transgender Child and Suggests Murdering a Bully (also a child) is Acceptable Teacher explains to us how she teaches her students to talk about gender. Anne – Someone told me that we are supposed to ask the saints to pray the rosary with me. How does that work when they all speak different language? Kelly – What the difference between Catholics and Mormons? Woman blows out giant ‘booger’ 20 years after bead-stuffing incident Myra – Thank you so much for your show! I appreciate everything you do! Grace – I disagree with your outlook on the day of the dead. I think you are missing the point. Jim – If we continue to pray for a soul in Purgatory, and they go to heaven, will our prayers get them even closer to God in heaven?

Rutgers professor: “White people are committed to being villains.” This professor spews hatred on a YouTube video Tom – A lot of people think racism is only an American thing but it is everywhere. Maddie – Is it ok to randomly give anointing of the sick to parishioners after Mass? Diane – A priest who spoke directly to his congregation about the evils of abortion. You played this a while back. Who was that priest? The answer is Fr. John Lankeit. Steve – A great project opposite of the 1619 project is called the 1776 project. Deacon Martin – African slave trade actually began hundreds of years before they were brought to America. The slave trade actually went East before it went West. Joseph – Will Jesus eventually come back to earth? Mark – Question about the nature of angels and why the devil cannot repent?

‘Flesh-Eating’ STD that causes ‘Beefy Red’ sores is spreading in UK Jake – Our priest is talking about systemic racism and he won’t respond to emails Vince – Wouldn’t it be awful to be hitting puberty right now? Pat – Can people who are going into surgery receive the anointing of the sick? Robert 8-years-old – Why is the Holy Spirit pictured like a dove? Molly – I believe that in some way aborted babies receive sanctifying grace. What do you think? Donna – Our Pastor was hit by a car and died this week and the TV stations interviewed someone who says that the priest would have forgiven the man Aubrey – Is the death penalty ever okay? Carol – Wouldn’t my Baptism help my babies who were miscarried? Barbara – I need a good book for my son who is doubting our religion. Patrick recommends “When the Church was Young”

Hiker lost for 24 hours ignored calls from rescuers because of unknown number Why “WitchTok” (and TicTok) is spiritually dangerous for your children A mysterious rise in cases of teen girls with sudden severe physical tics, including jerking motions and verbal outbursts—and sometimes blurting out the word “beans”—led doctors to TikTok Patrick discusses an article that explains the 16 signs of Victim Mentality and how you can help others who may be debilitated by this syndrome Jim – Possibility that Christ would have been incarnate even if it hadn’t been for sin. What about the BVM. Christopher 6-years-old – Why did God make the devil? Francis – What do you think about visions of Jesus before your death?

Rhonda – Is there an average time souls are in Purgatory before they go into heaven? Maribel – Can someone give a valid confession to a priest over the phone? An American Air Lines flight attendant kicked a married couple off the plane because she could Eric – I am a pilot for a major airline. Action of the flight attendant inexcusable but the pilot should have been proactive and stepped in. Energy squeeze could soon trigger social unrest Dawn – Similar circumstance as your story about masks with my physician sadly. Jerry – Do you recommend ‘Cartas del diablo’ C.S. Lewis? Mark – Comment regarding a satanic coloring book on Kickstarter

Ken – How do I square my marriage vows with my recent divorce? My wife and I were recently divorced. My wife refused to go to marriage counselling and doesn’t want to go through an annulment process. Pat – Do you think that the good thief went to Purgatory? Mallory – If you are not married in the Catholic Church and get divorced and remarried how does this work? Jean – If people shop at the Salvation Army are they sinning since the S. Army supports abortion? Edna – Question about sexual lawlessness and what situations might be considered lawful. Christina – Why are the souls in Purgatory called the ‘holy souls?’ Laura – God is love, based on the last call from Purgatory from yesterday. Maria – Trying to bring my younger brother back to the Church. Can you help?

Hero Ride Operator Saves Kids Trapped on Ferris Wheel Before Falling. He Miraculously Survived! Patrick shares a personal story when he learned not to judge a person by what they look like After 23 students were arrested in 3 days at a Louisiana high school over fights, a group of fathers created Dads on Duty: 40 dads who take shifts at the school. There hasn’t been a single incident at the school since the dads showed up Elizabeth – Watched the Purgatory movie last night. What are your thoughts about Our Lady’s promise of the scapular and the First Saturday’s? Andrew – Story about an older couple who brought him to their property to fill his tank with gas and wouldn’t accept any money. Edward – My girlfriend and I are trying to hold each other accountable for going to Sunday Mass. Is this a good idea? The House unanimously approved a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal for the 13 U.S. service members killed in the Kabul airport bombing Tess – Struggling with infertility and considering adoption. Trying to understand the difference between paying thousands to adopt and thousands for NFP. Dave – I thought that Purgatory was easy. I got the impression from the movie last night that it is a lot of suffering. What’s the scoop?

Yvonne – I’m an adoptive parent. I was in the same boat and found difficulties adopting but I have been given great joy. Lynn – If a couple has been baptized but are not Catholic and have been married in a Christian Church, what, if any, would be the annulment process? Patrick – My father passed away in 2010 and I pray for him every day. I had a dream of my stillborn baby and my father. My father asked why I wasn’t praying for him? Charlie – If we are supposed to honor our mother and father, why did Jesus come to divide? Bianca – What is the ‘Old Catholic Church’? Taco’s should not be used for violence Paul – A new food hall with different vendors opened in an old masonic lodge. Is it ok to go there? Gerardo – How do we help implement devotion to Jesus and Mary for a holy marriage? Mike – How can protestants get to heaven? Especially based on John 6 and a book by St. Alphonsus Liguori. Steve – Uncle passed away. He wasn’t Catholic and he wanted his ashes thrown in the River. As a Catholic, can I do this? Mary – What does the Church teach about Limbo?

Texas to allow people to get organ donations w/o COVID-19 shot Supply chain crisis is unseen since WWII to bring disaster for Christmas: Resellers jack up prices. Retailers turn to bizarre tactics to cover up empty shelves as supply chain crisis worsens Restaurants looking for labor and speed turn to robots San Francisco Has Become a Shoplifter’s Paradise A man spent most of his covid-19 business loan on one item, feds say: A $57,789 Pokémon card Gabriella – I want to work but don’t because I don’t want to be forced to take the vaccine or wear a mask. Vice President Harris says, “President Biden and I released the first ever National Gender Strategy. This is our vision for the future of our nation” Fauci’s NIH division partly funded a lab to drug dogs and “lock their heads in cages filled with hungry sandflies so that the insects could eat them alive.” NYC workers protest vax mandate with march across Brooklyn Bridge Margie – Religion assignment to read a book ‘Finding religion beyond God’ at a Catholic high school. How do I approach the teacher about this? Catalytic converter theft quadruples in one year Sandy – I am concerned that Purgatory is giving people a second chance.

Michigan lottery winner drowns with ticket still in wallet Rose – Is it true that if someone is cremated before their funeral, they can’t have a Catholic Mass? Americans check their smartphones 96 times a day, survey says Illinois man who awoke to find a bat on his neck dies of rabies Janice – I love Relevant Radio and have you on speed dial. I love Patrick Madrid. Kip – The opposite of love is selfishness Rhonda – When I get to Heaven, will I get to hug Jesus?

Yes, TikTok Has A Serious China Problem—Here’s Why You Should Be Concerned TikTok’s algorithm is promoting sexual content, drugs and alcohol to children as young as 13, shocking investigation reveals A Danish museum lent an artist $84,000 for his work. He kept the cash and named the art ‘Take the Money and Run.’ Photographer Who Took Photos Of Alleged ‘Whipping’ Says He Never Saw Anyone Actually Being Whipped Laurie – I have 7 kids and can offer consolation for listeners on making the tough choices with internet use The everyday foods that could become luxuries Patrick shares that he and Nancy don’t eat meat on Fridays Theresa – Have you seen video of women ripping down same sex marriage ads in subway car? Denise – What is the difference between priests and nuns who take vows and diocesan priests? Do they take the same vows?

Allison – Regarding the trend of girls taking pictures of themselves with their tongues out. How do I explain the dangers of this to my teenage daughter? Rod – Why was the tax collector so looked down on in the Bible? Joyce – I am homebound and unable to receive the sacraments very often. A priest discouraged me from moving to a Catholic facility that would help. He told me to offer it up. What should I do? Anita – Why would the priest not say ‘one God’? Kelly – When you don’t see virtue in a person you work closely with, how do you communicate? Jenny – Pope Gregory was supposed to be Pope and wasn’t? This doesn’t sound right. Can you explain? Rhonda – Romans 16:11 I need an explanation of this. ‘Greet my kinsmen Herodion.’

Alec Baldwin shoots two people, one fatally, during prop gun mishap on set of film ‘Rust,’ cops say. US Orthodox rabbis accused of secretly being Evangelical Christians – The Jerusalem Post. Marvin – My father-in-law is 86 and has dementia (not severe). He’s never been baptized. He was alienated from religion as a young person. What’s the teaching about baptizing him? His wife is worried about him dying and not going to heaven. Ohio’s new license plate: Wright Flyer facing wrong way | NBC4 WCMH-TV Laura – Throughout the Gospel, Jesus preaches in both synagogues and the temple. What are the differences of those places during that time? Can you recommend a good resource on the life of Jesus besides Scripture? Adrian – On a television show, a woman’s husband (he was a Vietnam veteran) was presumed dead, and she remarried. But, the man turned up alive. How should we think about this situation? Lilia – She teaches RCIA and one of the students asked her about the 29 lost books of the bible. What are those books? Tuskless elephants escape poachers but may evolve new problems – The New York Times. He has evangelical friends with second marriages. He’s not convinced they could get their marriages annulled. Should he even bother sharing the Catholic faith with them? Joe – If he says a prayer for a group of people, how are the graces distributed? He grew up thinking a Hail Mary got you so many days off of purgatory. Matthew – Where does the Pentagram symbol come from, and why is it bad?

NIH admits US funded gain-of-function research in Wuhan. Woman takes the microphone on airplane and sounds off about the pandemic. Our Lady predicted the spread of the evils of Communism. Russia seems to be slowly turning back towards God. Annette – Is the 3 days of darkness real? Should we prepare for this? Lisa – If I help pay for brother’s annulment, am I liable Larry – What can you tell me about Joseph Smith and Mormons? Scott – How do I deal with Protestants on YouTube in the comments section? They continue to say that I’m idolizing man’s tradition over God’s holy word. John – How is Pope Francis recovering from recent medical issues? Mirna – Is Baptism necessary for salvation?

In-N-Out Burger clashes with San Francisco over vaccine mandate: ‘We refuse to become the vaccination police’ Kelly – NIH – If Fauci lied to congress and there’s no ramifications, why not? Tracey – What would Patrick recommend to my sister who is questioning the existence of heaven? John – I work in the pro-life movement, and we need foster homes badly. How do we get more foster parents? Annette – Her priest said ‘when you’re late for Mass, don’t take communion.’ Is that right? Aussie legend who won a $250k scratch-off jackpot on camera after waking from a 15-day coma reveals what happened next – and it’s not all good Anita – How would you respond to someone who has distaste for the Church because of the sex scandal? Jackson – I think some people overreact to Dungeons and Dragons. Tom – Baptism by desire. Can you baptize an aborted baby that way? Joseph – Question about the Gospel today. Is paying that last penny from today’s Gospel purgatory? Julia – Are the Israelites still God’s chosen people? Teresa – Is the purgatory movie coming out next week suitable for Catholics? Casey – Mark Chapter 13:32 – Was Jesus omniscient? If so, why does he say ‘only the Father knows?’ Alicia – When did the pope change the rule on who could forgive the sin of abortion? Katie – In response to the man who was sending YouTube comments: She is a Protestant in RCIA – What helped her.

Tufts University student dies after hot dog eating contest. Human remains found in Florida park amid search for Gabby Petito’s fiancé. Merrick Garland calls in FBI to counter threats against school staffers. Todd – Comment and quick prayer for his father who just died: Patrick was integral in his conversion to the faith. Terri – Has a son in his mid-20s who thinks Adam and Eve were vegetarians, so why wasn’t Jesus a vegetarian. How do I respond to my son? Rod – The Bible says that the blood of Jesus wipes away all sins. If they’re all washed away, where does purgatory come in? Frank – Can you pray for leaders who are running for public office even if they’re corrupt? Laurie – Her Mom is in assisted living. They have a Unitarian Sunday worship. Her sister thinks it’s a good substitute for mass. Is that OK? Can my guardian angel hear my silent prayers.

Vikings were in North America in 1021, well before Columbus, researchers say. Joan – She and her husband are going to be cremated. Do you have to have ashes buried in blessed ground. John – Can demons repent? Tammy – what is the difference between a seer, a mystic and a psychic? Connor – Can scapulars be viewed as charms? Richard – Was it wrong for me to go to a non-Catholic service. Gary – Comment on show from yesterday. An aborted baby and a near death experience. Sandy – When she was getting married, a thought came through her head, and she wants to know if this was a sign from the evil one or a sign from God?

Patrick further clarifies the teachings of the Catholic Church regarding annulments. He recommends a book titled Annulments & the Catholic Church: Straight Answers to Tough Questions by Ed Peters Monica – Her husband’s coworker is Catholic, and the fiancé is not. She and her husband were invited to the wedding. Should they go? Sal – This past Saturday, my family went to confession before evening Mass. There was a long line, and the priest did a ‘general absolution’ over everyone. Is that valid? Ed – Can you explain the differences between bible translations? John – Comment about Martin Luther and guardian angels. Rudy – Question about a couple getting married outside the Church? Maria – My brother Sergio just died in car accident. He was an addict and did not have time to say he was sorry for his sins. How do we know if he’s in Heaven or not? Deborah – The Book ‘The Warning’ by Christine Watkins about prophecies around ‘illumination of conscience.’ What do you think about this book? Communist China complains to Apple about the bible APP. It was removed from the App store in China.

What’s the big deal about Squid Game? Children are obsessed with this show. Betsy – Comment about violence and sex in movies. It’s very unimaginative. We should demand better. Joseph – I hate to sound pious, but it breaks my heart when I hear about the garbage they allow in their house. Why waste time with this when we can spend more quality time with your family. Hilary – As a Catholic, in my opinion the Squid Games brought up a lot of moral issues. You can see which characters who have more of a moral compass. Mary – I come from the ‘hippy’ Mass era and I like the sacredness. I think everything would fall into place better if the priest would face the alter. Terri – I have a daughter in Catholic high school and the theology teacher said that Noah’s Ark is just a symbol and isn’t real. What should we do? Michael – I visited another parish on the Solemnity of the Assumption and the priest talked about the book of Revelation and that it was written as late as the 500’s and wasn’t written by John. What do you think?

In response to several listeners who objected to Relevant Radio’s email about praying for the souls in purgatory, because they believe there is no such thing as purgatory, Patrick gives a biblical overview of this teaching and explains why we should pray for those who have died. Amy – I am a protestant listening to Catholic radio. How much do you know about protestant practices? High School Football Team Under Fire For Praying Before Games Patrick comments on the David Chappelle controversy Netflix Co-CEO Backtracks After Defending Dave Chappelle From Woke Mob Michelle – Can an aborted baby go to heaven? Denise – Relating abortion in the 1970’s to the violence on TV. They would never show the gruesome images of this on TV. John – Comment on Monday’s program and seeing people making the sign of the cross in public. Very unusual to see the umpire making the sign of the cross before the game.

Caesar – Question about the translation of the word ‘until’ in the bible. Peter – Comment on Dave Chappelle. How he has upset the woke culture. It’s ironic that 50 years ago Lenny Bruce who was crude and rude but the generation lifted him up as a cultural icon. Audio of a White Woman Who Discovers She is White Francis – You guys are cutting edge. This topic is tough to talk about. When is natural law going to take over and change the trajectory of the country? Very telling that Dave Chappelle, a comedian, is one of the only one making sense. Mercedes – Comment about certain shows I do not watch anymore because of the content. Tommy – I think that ethically you are missing a big piece of the puzzle (intent) when it comes to the military vaccine mandate. Mary – What do we know about our Lord’s descent into hell? Joseph – Question about a verse in the book of Daniel on the anti-Christ. Imelda – I think that miscarried and aborted babies are baptized by blood and desire. Phillip – What is the best way to catechize high-schoolers when it comes to the culture of death and sexualization of the culture? Maria – Did Judas repent. Could he have gone to heaven even though he committed suicide?

Wizard gets cancelled and fired from his job with the New Zealand government Wine could become difficult to find soon. Jerry – How do I bring family members back to the Church? Kay 6-years-old- Why in the St. Michael do we say ‘Prince of the heavenly host?” Woman finds Amazon has thousands of recordings of her – all from home devices Stasia – Based on your conversation about wizards, what is your opinion of dungeons and dragons? John – Comment on William Shatner’s trip to space and pollution. Based on your talk of his trip to space from yesterday. Patrick – What does it mean that love covers a multitude of sins? Timothy – Could God have forgiven sin without requiring any satisfaction?

Patrick responds to Scott’s email about military mask mandates Bill – When I was in boot camp, they lined us up and gave us all kinds of shots. What’s the difference? Dave – Do you know anything about Malachi Martin? Dolores – The whole thing is immoral. We have been told that it is ok to take the vaccine if there are no other means, but there are other means and they are being suppressed. Steve – If you don’t believe that Fatima ever happened, is that a sin? FDA blood pressure medicine recall: Stop taking these pills now Carrie – The people in the military now didn’t think they would have to have a COVID vaccine. There is a difference. They didn’t leave their conscience at the door. Mike – You hit the nail on the head with the lawful order. But you forgot the accountability such as people who are fired for a given action. This is where service men and women are balking.

Is Judas in Hell? Response to lawful order discussion. Forced CRT training in the military. Now being forced to take a vaccine. White Milk is racist Bob – My perspective, on mandating the vaccine for those in the military, as a former Marine Commander Matthew – My neighbor is an Evangelical minister and is asking me questions about the Church. How do I better prepare for his questions? Brian – I am in the Coast Guard and about to be discharged for refusing the vaccine and would like to add my perspective Jefferson Statue Will Be Removed From N.Y.C. Council Chambers Rachel Levine, openly transgender health official, to be sworn in as four-star admiral Chuck – I saw online that a judge in NY State deemed the vaccine discriminatory. Should be that way in the entire United States? Tammy – They are trying to soften up the military. What’s next? Joseph – All these mandates seem to be purging Christians out of institutions.

‘It’s a sweat factory’: Instacart workers ready to strike for pay and conditions Less product, same price: ‘Shrinkflation” hits US shoppers Diana – Why does St Luke’s gospel have more parable’s than the other Evangelists? Barbara – ‘If we deny Jesus, He will deny us.’ I was at dinner with my son and daughter in law and they didn’t want to say grace in front of others. I prayed silently. What would you do in this situation? Pam – When Christ rose and spent 40 days on earth. What was Mass like during that time frame? Canadian government workers must not say “Let’s Go Brandon”, or any variation thereof, in any communication Patrick warns about the dangers of a Virtual Online Catholic Confession website Colin Powell, military leader and first Black US secretary of state, dies after complications from Covid-19. William Shatner says Earth looked ‘so fragile’ from space on Blue Origin flight

Andrew – Do other faith communities have their version of RCIA? Frances – How do you hold onto that love for Jesus throughout the busy day and through doubtful times? Laura – Question about social justice programs in the Catholic Church. Do these bring people closer together, or can they be divisive? Australia will be regulating how many guests you can in your home per day. Delta Airlines CEO takes defiant stand against vaccine mandates, praises ‘respecting’ employees — not forcing them to get vaccinated New Navy Order: Unvaccinated Sailors to be Discharged, Could Face Financial Penalties

Karen – Isn’t the government bullying us? This is insane! Daniel – My ex-wife was Catholic and found that it was easier to become Lutheran because that did not have the same RCIA process. I went through the ten-month process and 3 hour Easter Vigil and am so glad to be Catholic. Leroy – If you are forced to go to war, this is different than being forced to get a vaccine. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says “TSA should use dog teams to make up for low vax rate” Ramiro – I am a veteran and when you sign up, you take an oath. Sometimes you have to follow blindly who is in charge of you Stephanie – The concern with the military is not so much with all vaccinations but this one in particular. It is not a valid mandate or order. Possible turkey shortage during the holidays? Mary – If the armed forces decides that they want military to have vasectomies….do we have to follow that order as well? This is a slippery slope. Shawn – To resolve the issue, civilians control the military, and should hold our leaders accountable if they don’t follow the constitution. Tracy – The Commander in Chief is violating the Constitution. Aren’t the members who are refusing the vaccine standing up to protect the constitution?

Patrick discusses the news about Russia outlawing Scientology within its borders, which springboards into his explanation of Scientology’s Sci-fi beliefs and how, though technically deemed a “Church” by the IRS, it has nothing to do with God or anything even remotely resembling Christianity. Patrick shares his experiences with Scientology Patrick recommends the movie “Going Clear” Government Secretly Orders Google To Identify Anyone Who Searched A Sexual Assault Victim’s Name, Address And Telephone Number Facebook building AI that sees, hears, and ‘understands’ everything we do Josephine – Comment on abortion and the percentages of those women who are raped and become pregnant. Pat – A former Catholic co-worker is now Baptist came into my office and is preaching. I need help because I have to be at a dinner party with him. Kim – My Aunt says she no longer prays the rosary because she has turned evangelical. She says she can go straight to God. What do I say?

Continuing from the last hour, Patrick recommends “Any Friend of God’s is a Friend of Mine” Darrin – What is your interpretation of 1 Corinthians 7:15. My wife just filed for divorce and am wondering if there are any implications here? There are nearly 50 harmful effects linked to social media use Rebecca – My husband and I are going through a divorce and we are both Catholic. He is addicted to drugs and cashed in his 401k to buy a house and leave. Am I doing the right thing? Carmela – My 17 son wants to date a girl. The girl’s parents don’t want her to date though. What should he do? Stephanie – Question about the timing of the presentation, flight into Egypt etc. This Nashville mobile home really sold for a whopping $1.5M Marcus, 9-years-old – How did the snake get into the Garden of Eden if an angel was guarding it? Karen – How can the saints hear so many people praying and pray for them at the same time if they are not God? Rich – My friend says the in the book of Job’ God was tempted by the devil. Is this true? How can the devil tempt God? Christine – I have a Divine Mercy Picture right outside my house. Is it ok to also hang up Halloween decorations?

Will the Amish take over America? Patrick discusses Toxic Masculinity Patrick mansplains what Mansplaining is Email: Am I sinning if my wife and I practice Natural Family Planning?

Stella, a delivery room nurse, asks Patrick if there can be an exception to the Church’s teaching that abortion is wrong if it’s in the case of a child who is raped or a victim of sex trafficking, or a pregnant woman whose life is in danger if the baby is not aborted. Patrick walks her gently through the details surrounding these scenarios, and she has a conversion of the heart, after which she is convinced that abortion is always wrong. Patty, calling to support Stella, shares when she had her first baby when she was a teenager. She had no money and even her mom was pressuring her to have an abortion. She chose life, and now her son is married and his wife is expecting her grandchild!

Patrick shares the true story of the time his guardian angel helped him “smuggle” books into a foreign country.

Patrick shares an email from a teenager asking for help Debbie – Response about the boy’s email: In 6th grade I was new to the area and was an outsider. I realized I needed to make a choice and have them love me for who I was. Beth – How do I get my family to come back to Church? Maryanne – When I last went to confession, the priest gave me a unique penance I have been struggling with. What advice can you give? Fabiola – You asked me to call back so here I am. My younger brother was completely against the Church and was triggered by my devotion. I stood my ground and now we are moving in the right direction.

Robot Dogs Now Have Assault Rifles Mounted On Their Backs Cities Across The U.S. Refund Police Departments Dub – My daughter’s godmother and godfather are Catholic and not married in the Church If they go to confession can they receive the Eucharist or do they have to get married in the Church first? Maria – I went to confession and told the priest what was bothering me. He told me to go to the person who was hurting me and ask for forgiveness. Do I have to do this? Is it a sin if I don’t? Reenee – Why isn’t there more for singles in the Church? I was raised Catholic and was divorced and was granted an annulment. I feel excluded. Southwest Airlines CEO Says No Employees Will Be Fired Over Vaccine Mandate Rolling Stones phase out popular hit ‘Brown Sugar’ Psaki: Biden Wants To Use Pandemic To ‘Make Fundamental Change In Our Economy’ There will be things that people can’t get,’ at Christmas, White House warns Mike – In the Our Father, some translations have “Forgive us our ‘debts’ and others say ‘Trespasses’ What’s the difference? Can I say or pray both translations? Betsy – Do you have any book recommendations for Critical Race Theory? Patrick recommends Make a special commitment to pray the Rosary every day Carol – How did Baptism start? How was the Trinitarian form developed? David – Recommending the National Catholic singles conference for previous caller Reenee

TikTok: How China surveils the world – Everything you do online is being tracked Jose – What do you think about people from other cultures who continue to have statues of Buddha or good luck charms after they become Catholic? Ernesto – Can you ask God to forgive the sins of someone who has passed away? Stella – I understand that the Church is against abortion. Is there and exception for those who have been victims of sex-trafficking? Stella, a delivery room nurse, asks Patrick if there can be an exception to the Church’s teaching that abortion is wrong if it’s in the case of a child who is raped or a victim of sex trafficking, or a pregnant woman whose life is in danger if the baby is not aborted. Patrick walks her gently through the details surrounding these scenarios, and she has a conversion on the air, after which she is convinced that abortion is always wrong. Patty – God will make a way. I was 17 when I had my first baby. I had no money and even my mom was pressuring me to have an abortion. The Holy Spirit helped. My son is now married 30, married and his wife is expecting my grandchild! Don – When I go to Communion the priest doesn’t say ‘Body of Christ.’ Not sure why. What do you think?

Commenting on the recent news that Paul McCartney explained that it was not he but John Lennon who broke up the Beatles, Patrick discusses Lennon‘s tragic killing on December 8, 1980. The “God door” here, he explains, is how Lennon‘s murder brought home to him for the very first time the reality of the gospel message that no matter how rich or famous someone is in this world, none of that goes with him and that everybody will have to eventually give an account of his life and go either to heaven or hell.

Katie – Daughter was invited to birthday party via text. The party is just an address, and she couldn’t figure out where the party is at. Turns out the party is at a Church–could be Jehovah’s witness. Sam – Do all guardian angels have the same amount of wisdom and knowledge, and what is the difference between Cherubim and Seraphim? Patrick shares a story of when his Guardian Angel helped him smuggle books into a foreign country Therese – My son was having issues in middle school and he is depressed and suicidal. I have tried to homeschool but I’m at my wits end and ready to send him back to public school. Please help. Rod – I’m not Catholic but I really enjoy the show. I am trying to better understand the traditions of the Church. Patrick recommends Tim Staples book, “Behold Your Mother” Rebuffing Texas governor, American Airlines, Southwest stand by vaccine mandate Jack – What happened to the powers of the Holy Spirit given to the apostles after they died? Gilli – Regarding Maddie and the contraception clip from yesterday and liked how well you handled it.

Catholic Troops Can Refuse COVID Vaccine, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio Declares Boeing will require its 125,000 U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 6th Circuit blocks WMU’s vaccine mandate, sides with athletes Jim – ‘All that is said in darkness and secret will be revealed’ vs. God forgiving and forgetting. What sins will be revealed at the final judgement? Ozzy Osbourne says worshiping Satan protected him from virus Ann – I have a 27-year-old son who just came out. I know I cannot influence him because he is out on his own now. What do I do? Olivia – I usually tell people ‘God bless you.’ When someone was checking me out at the store, I saw they were wearing a pentagram so I didn’t say ‘God bless you.’ I was a little afraid. What do you think? Record 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs in August Joe – What recommendations do you have for an online bible study? Charlie – Has the feminization of the Mass led to men not being open to vocations? Is Pope Francis the Anti-Christ?

William Shatner has landed back on Earth! Researchers mistakenly discovered a way for you to sweat away fat Sister Theresa – Satan likes to divide. Why do we talk about the Novus Ordo when Pope Benedict differentiating between the ordinary and extraordinary form? It very divisive. The Mass is the Mass! Vincent – I have heard conflicting information about doing a Friday penance. What does the Church teach about this? Martha – Can someone other than a deacon perform the communion service with a homily? Parents are fed up with school boards bowing down to teachers unions Malory – My cousin was raised in the Catholic but converted to Islam and is getting married. Can we go? Do we worship the same God? Shawn – Article in the National Review about the explanation of the reason why Southwest Airlines was canceling flights Denise – Do you know anything about countdown to the Kingdom and Mark Mallet? Barbara – Do you have a movie or DVD you would recommend on pornography and how evil it is? Mark – Is there any comprehensive work of writings describing the messages of Fatima, Medjugorje an Garabandal, and how they relate to us today? Tracy – I am in the process to converting to Catholicism. What is your take on why non-Catholics are trying derail me?

Southwest Airlines canceled hundreds of flights over the weekend. It blamed air traffic control issues and “disruptive weather,” but no other carrier reported problems Seattle could fire 40% of police force over vaccine mandate Lego yanks ‘gender bias and harmful stereotypes’ from its toys Rolando – Is it moral for Catholics to get the COVID vaccine? Mark – Comment about taking care of parents with Alzheimer’s Sheila – Son gravitated towards male toys as a kid Rose – Why does the Jewish and Orthodox faiths never make statements about secular matters. It seems only the Pope does. Scott – What does it take to become a Canon Lawyer? What did Pharaohs look like? Lab recreates mummies’ faces using DNA

Patrick shares the World’s 100 Most Valuable Brands in 2021 The World’s Most Used Apps, by Downstream Traffic Patrick Madrid, Fr. Mike Schmitz – Debating Same Sex Marriage – 2016 Defending the Faith Paul McCartney says John Lennon was responsible for Beatles breakup. Patrick reflects on when he heard the news that John Lennon was murdered and profound effect it had on his spiritual life Ron – There’s a ‘Sanctuary City in Ohio’ for the unborn Kip – Why don’t we say anything about real presence in the creed? Gene – Why don’t we baptize with water immersion?

The Most Monstrous Comet Ever Known Is Headed Straight for Us Teri – Will the Gospels be edited to have inclusive language? Patrick – My teen started going back to Church. How do I keep him from getting bored Rhonda – Can the devil read our minds and our thoughts? William Shatner is going to space (and Patrick recites the lyrics to Rocket Man) RELEVANT REWIND: Maddie asks if Contraception is good or bad? Tommy – Question about the survey that preceded the Motu Proprio on the Latin Mass. Michael – Why is it that we stumble with the meaning of Lucifer but not any of the archangels? Donna – Can we be commanded to commit a sin? Martin – I am also a big Beatles fan. How do you square away some of the problematic things they have said and done when it comes to the faith?

TikTok challenge: Dry Scooping Nurse Adopts Baby Girl Who Had No Visitors During Her Hospital Stay Richard – My son died 20 years ago and we have been praying for him since then. If he is already in heaven, what happens to the extra prayers? Richard – In reference to the heartbeat bill in Texas, a local newspaper claims that there is no heart. What do you think? Stephanie – What do you recommend for an intellectual teenager who no longer believes in God because God didn’t answer her prayers? Andres – I need your advice. My brother is addicted to porn and is going through psychiatric evaluation. The ‘doctors’ are siding with him that he needs a sexual outlet. My parents and I disagree with them because porn and masturbation are gravely sinful. What do we do? Anthony – Regarding the heartbeat call: There is a philosophical thought that if the heart is not perfect, it is not valid. This is a Eugenics error. Patrick comments on Nancy Pelosi’s private meeting with Pope Francis Men rescued after 29 days lost at sea: ‘It was a nice break’ David – Thank you for representing the Catholic Faith so well. It is shameful that people meet the Pope and fail to realize who he represents.

California law requires gender-neutral area in some stores California moves toward ban on gas lawnmowers and leaf blowers California becomes first state requiring ethnic studies for high school students to graduate Michael – My son is in his mid-20s and he thinks he would be happier as a woman. He still prays and goes to Church but he says that there is no rule against being trans. How do I answer him? NYC man evading arrest finally leaves tree after 48 hours Randy – I was at Mass and the priest sung the consecration. Is this ok? Eric – I was listening to the podcast and want to follow up on your topic of the Pandora Papers. Beth – Is it ok to eat meat on Friday? Phillip – Where can I find the authoritative (Catholic) definition of truth? Dora – Where can I find something in the Bible that it is a baby and not a clump of cells.

Rose – In reference to a previous call about the consecration at Mass, I am a Maronite Catholic and the consecration is sung in Syriac during every liturgy Edward – Why can only the priest repose the Eucharist? A friend told me that since the veil was torn Sandy – Abortion is defined ‘miscarriage’ as these girls are intentionally killing babies. Maybe if we change the language, it will finally sink in. Charles – We did not have the penitential rite at Mass on Sunday. Is this permitted? Patrick shares “10 Lessons I Learned From The Taliban” John – What is your thought on what was meant in yesterday’s gospel about a camel passing through an eye of a needle?

American, other airlines will require employee vaccinations New Jersey man survives 9-story plunge by landing on a BMW Colorado woman who won’t get vaccinated denied transplant Scott – If someone is trying to save someone and participating in an organ transplant and are not vaccinated, what’s the point of the transplant if they could catch the virus and die from it? Andrew – Are you supporting Medicare for all? Adon – Need help understanding ‘world without end.’ Peter – I am getting married and my fiancé are and I are not virgins. Is it still appropriate for my bride to wear a veil? What is something to symbolize purity for a man? Portland to use traffic barrels as a solution to high-speed shootings rather than refunding police Jeanine – About the kidney transplant: That lady has a living donor of her own. Steve – What’s the name of the book you like to recommend for Evangelicals? The book is called “Surprised by Truth”

Joe – In the book of Revelations, there is a rebuilding of a new temple around the time of the anti-Christ. Is this figurative or will it be a real temple? Peter – I farm in Wisconsin and if they would model healthcare on crop insurance, it would work out great. Lisa – I take care of my mother who has Alzheimer’s. Can I use CBD oil for her? Is it moral? Much of what people think they know about the Spanish Inquisition is not true Michael – Why are souls in purgatory called holy? Nora – I there another place to go to have masses said for deceased family members? Todd – Follow-up question about plenary indulgences. Kelly – Question about a vision of someone who had committed suicide but was in heaven. Did I hear this story right? Scott – People are up in arms about an anesthesiologist who is refusing the vaccine because he is saying my body my choice. This is hypocrisy.

Elaine – Having some problems with my son and his belief on the book of Henoch. Can you help? Mary – In the Purgatory book it says that flowers should not be used at funerals. What do you think? Fabiola – I have a son who is 25 and he recently was questioning Catholicism. Watching a lot of Protestant videos. What do we do? Helena – My father has late stage Alzheimer’s. I feel like I am trapped at home and can’t get to Mass. I feel like I am losing my religion. What can I do? Annette – Book recommendation on proper burial of ashes? Annette – A priest I knew mentioned a story about a man who had Alzheimer’s but would always recognize and remember the consecration. Patrick discusses the latest Dave Chappelle controversy Dawn – I was raised Christian Science and am trying to overcome difficulties. Also can a baby who was conceived through IVF be baptized?

Patrick reports about people spending real-world money on virtual clothing in a virtual-world, and comments on the fast approaching reality that many people will be addicted to spending all of their time in VR.