Patrick begins today with a correction to headlines about a Vatican meeting, reading official statements that set the record straight and unpacking what actually happened between US and Church officials. Questions pour in about the origins of the cross, the Church’s view on marriage finances, regime change, and the spiritual dangers of tarot or runes, so Patrick answers each with practical clarity and historical context. A mother writes about her dilemma regarding her stepdaughter’s same-sex marriage and Patrick weighs the responsibility and compassion demanded by faith, urging honesty over accommodation when beliefs collide at home.

• Vatican states about the meeting between Cardinal Pierre & DoD official Elbridge Colby that "The account offered by certain media outlets regarding this meeting does not correspond to the truth in any way."  As confirmed by His Excellency Christophe Pierre, former Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, his meeting with Mr. Elbridge Andrew Colby was part of the Pontifical Representative’s regular duties and provided an opportunity for an exchange of views on matters of mutual interest. The account offered by certain media outlets regarding this meeting does not correspond to the truth in any way. (01:30)
• Lisa – Could the Cross at the Crucifixion be the Tree of Life? (06:05)
• Porter - Is it ok for a woman to make more than a man in a marriage? (11:11)
• John – Am I out of communion with the Church if I disagree with the Vatican? (14:07)
• Pope Leo calls for a prayer vigil for peace
• Javier - What is my culpability for slandering and sharing a false internet article? (18:48)
• Email – A Catholic therapist approves of same-sex couple sleeping together in my home (26:43)
• Leah – What does the Church teach about Tarot cards? (33:18)

Patrick answers a wide range of questions from callers, one moment exploring whether it’s appropriate for kids to assist at communion, the next unpacking papal comments on war and what makes a teaching infallible. Listeners toss biblical challenges his way, from Jesus’ secretive miracles to Old Testament passages about violence, while he counters doubts about the resurrection and offers advice on praying for non-Catholic relatives who have died.

• Cheryl - The Eucharistic Minister had her granddaughters holding the plate of hosts. Is this right? (00:48)
• Joe - Was Pope Leo infallible when he said war was unjust? How would we know? (05:30)
• Alfredo - Why does Jesus tell people to say nothing about the miracles? (12:46)
• Patrick responds to an angry email (21:25)
• John - When Christ rose from the dead, He only appeared to the Apostles and close disciples. Why didn't he appear to the general public? (28:26)
• Joan - I know someone who spent two years in Iran and was persecuted as a Christian worker. We have no idea what is going on Iran. I think an eye-witness account is more valuable than others. (31:48)
• Candace - Who are the sons of Korah in the Psalms? (36:11)
• Omar - My cousin's father passed away and he told me not to pray for his dad because he is in heaven. Is this right? Should I debate him? (45:39)

Patrick answers questions about prevenient grace, papal infallibility’s roots, and the risks of helping someone deep in the occult. A listener’s religious dilemma triggers Patrick’s memory of rejecting easy money when his conscience raised alarms, a moment that later seemed almost prophetic. In between sharp takes on just war, Divine Mercy Sunday, and Bible picks, Patrick moves through listeners’ anxieties and clarity-seeking, never letting ideas settle too quietly.

• Anna - Does prevenient grace precede all other graces? (00:29)
• John - I heard that infallibility was like a guard rail. Is this true? Were there any Pope's that made doctrinal errors? (06:44)
• Zach - I work for a moving company and we are working with someone who is satanic in their practices. What can we do? Should we cancel the job? (13:24)
• Patrick shares a story from 1998 when he refused a large and needed sum of money because it would have been morally wrong and how it ended up being a very good decision (20:04)
• Terry - I understand that you need to go to Confession to receive Communion for Divine Mercy Sunday. Do I need to go exactly on Sunday? (29:40)
• Richard - The War in Iran seems to be set up as Pope vs Trump, but that doesn't matter. I think the main thing is that whether the Iran War is a Just War or not. Does it actually meet the Just War criteria? (32:00)
• Here's the APOSTOLIC PENITENTIARY Decree that just shared on the show: Indulgences attached to devotions in honor of Divine Mercy https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/tribunals/apost_penit/documents/rc_trib_appen_doc_20020629_decree-ii_en.html
• June – I think Pope Leo is concerned more about peace in general. (43:43)

Patrick kicks off the episode with razor-sharp wit, breaking down the ever-expanding MMIWG2SLGBTQIA+ acronym, questioning its cultural reach and what happens when language balloons faster than most people can process. Listeners call in, seeking answers on everything from suffering and faith to why you should still bless leftovers, giving Patrick space to respond with a blend of humor, scriptural grit, and real-world advice. Unexpected stories surface—he doesn’t just analyze today’s issues but scans the horizon, always looking for what’s coming next.

• MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ (00:42)
• Craig - All Patrick needs to do now and say 'Alphabet Mafia' (07:20)
• April - Why does God allows us to suffer?  I know God gave us free will. (10:48)
• Lewis - Should we pray for leftover food from the day before, that we prayed before yesterday? (23:15)
• Holly - If somebody comes to faith intellectually, through study and debate, and later they say they don't have faith, or they believe they don't have faith, is it possible if they originally did, even though it was in their head and not their heart (27:43)
• Adrienne Smith with a lesson about pronouns - https://x.com/BillboardChris/status/2038650937720623452 (43:48)

Patrick reports on the CIA technological feat called Ghost Murmur, which tracks a single human heartbeat across vast distances, then spotlights a tense moment when top U.S. officials summon the Vatican’s ambassador after Pope Leo XIV pleads for global peace—referencing historic papal confrontations and implying consequences if the pope interferes with current military plans. Church, family, heartbeat tech, geopolitics: Patrick pulls them all together with directness and urgency, inviting listeners to think, act, and consider what happens next.

• Jessica - What can I do for my siblings and parents who have fallen away from their faith, besides praying for them? (02:14)
• What This Priest Said Next Left the Congregation Stunned – by Patrick Madrid https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/what-this-priest-said-next-left-the
• Susan - If we should say 'lucky' instead of 'blessed'? Also, I heard that France had 22K come into the Church; Any stats for the USA? (13:07)
• CIA used a secret tool called "Ghost Murmur" that uses AI to find heartbeats to rescue U.S. airman in Iran (22:12)
• *The Vatican and the White House - One Vatican official told The Free Press, “The Pope may well never visit the United States under this administration.” (32:34)

Patrick opens with the tense news of a meeting between the U.S. government and Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the Vatican’s representative, stirring debate about war in Iran, church teaching on just war, and Pope Leo XIV’s outspoken advocacy for peace. Listeners press Patrick with tough questions as callers voice concern, frustration, and hope, while he weighs the ethics of modern conflict, the suffering of civilians, and the challenges of Catholic leadership in a volatile world. The discussion threads through American politics, morality, and what it means to follow Christ’s command to seek peace.

• JD Vance Confronted With Report the Pentagon Allegedly Threatened Vatican with Military Force (00:34)
• Joe - Pope Leo saying 'Current war not a just war’; How did he conclude that it's not a just war? (12:22)
• Chris - I'm 50/50 on this war.   He Pope hasn't admonished the Iranian Govt about their citizens they killed.  It seems to be one-sided. (20:32)
• Pat - Where does it say to follow tradition along with following the Bible? (25:13)
• Paul - They're citing 'Anonymous Vatican sources'. This is trying to split up the Catholic vote.  This is a political ploy. (30:33)
• Rick – What happens if Iran gets a nuclear weapon? (35:11)
• Ed - I think Trump didn't handle this war correctly and we shouldn't have been involved.  I'm an Ex-Marine and this could've been done differently. (44:04)
• George - I think the Pope is not well aware and is misguided. He's not tending to his flock, like the Christians in Lebanon. (48:14)

Patrick opens the hour with commentary on Pope Leo’s recent call for peace, then fields a rapid stream of listener calls and emails about purgatory, spiritual warfare, exorcists, confession tips, tattoos, and reverent ways to dispose of sacramentals.

• Audio: Pope Leo on Trump’s warning to Iran of “civilization” destruction — “This is truly not acceptable. Here there are certainly questions of international law, but even more than this a question of morality for the good of people.” (00:37)
• Ralph - Have you heard about the book “Mary the Second Eve” by John Henry Newman? What do you think about the argument against Purgatory that there is a fork in the road that leads to heaven or hell? (04:22)
• ME (email) - Here’s another helpful guide [a mnemonic will help the memory].  Picture yourself slapping an egg.  SLAP EGG to recall the 7 Deadly Sins: Sloth, Lust, Anger, PRIDE, Envy, Greed, and Gluttony.  The sillier the mnemonic, the better.
• Sarah (email) - Could you please speak about celebrity exorcists? It greatly troubles me that many of my friends and family take their words very seriously. I think they give demons too much power and attention over their lives. I just want to focus on Jesus and the power of His saving work on the Cross. I know spiritual warfare is real, but Jesus is infinitely more powerful! (15:01)
• Connie (email) - As a recent convert, a large part of my conversion process was due to public exorcists.  (20:21)
• Arthur (7-years-old) - Do you remember Earth when you are in heaven? (21:12)
• Eugene - Can I burn religious items instead of throwing them away? (23:11)
• Sandra (email) – Can we pray to the souls in purgatory for their intercession? Some of us were certain we could ask them for intercession, while others were extremely opposed to it, because they were not totally purified yet. What is the church's teaching on this? And where can we find it? (24:40)
• Aimee (email) - I have a good number of tattoos, and there’s an adrenalin rush each time (27:23)
• DJ (email) - My prompt to Grok: "Can you act as Patrick Madrid and answer this question as he would?” (31:16)
• Laura (email) – My husband and I have wedding tattoos on our ring fingers (38:51)
• How Cyrus lost his wedding ring (44:21)
• Robert - My son and his wife have 6 children and have adopted embryos. Is this ok? My parish priest said no. (47:14)

Patrick explores moral obstacles in IVF, embryo adoption, and surrogacy as callers voice conflicts between personal intentions and Catholic doctrine; callers weigh the ethics of rescuing frozen embryos, question gestational distinctions, and challenge the boundaries of technology and tradition. He draws from Church teaching, documents like Dignitas Personae and Donum Vitae, and sharp analogies, sometimes drifting into uncertainty about potential future rulings.

• Patrick continues his conversation with Robert from the end of the last hour about IVF and adopting embryos (00:39)
• Joe - I don't think Jesus would let frozen embryos lead a life of doom and let them expire. (13:09)
• Deanna – How come Abraham and Sarah were not punished for surrogacy? (19:27)
• Andrew - I don't usually disagree with you, but I don't see how saving embryos is surrogacy. (25:23)
• Leslie - I wish instead of Catholics using IVF that we address infertility issues. (38:02)
• Leo - Kidnapping the kids is more analogous to taking someone else’s children from someone else’s conception. Also, I am concerned that when they select the embryo to be born, they damage it in the process. (40:25)
• Nick - This conversation reminds me of how incest was permitted in Genesis. (43:33)
• Pam - What is the difference between a mother using an incubator and a surrogate mother? (46:35)

Patrick answers questions about Catholic traditions, from consecrating homes, the boundaries of interfaith participation, and why priesthood is restricted to men, all while weaving in audience reflections about the effects of violence in media and games, personal anecdotes, and advice for gently inviting friends back to faith.

• Jordin - How does a common person consecrate themselves to St. Joseph? (00:32)
• Lucy (11-years-old) - What is your opinion on violence in video games? (02:42)
• Gianna (10-years-old) - Why can’t girls be priests? (07:16)
• Sarah - If someone asks you to be a Godparent for a non-Catholic Christian religion, is that ok? Can Catholics celebrate Hanukkah? (12:13)
• George - What can I write to my friends about the Woman at the well? I am trying to motivate Catholic friends who are not practicing. (17:01)
• *Elena (email) - We were surrounded by violent shows, but I don't recall anyone freaking out about it. It was normal. And no one (or at least not many) turned out to be violent. What's the difference today?  (21:56)
• Patrick and Cyrus talk about the dangers of violent video games and movies (25:16)
• Rae – We grew up respecting guns. These days, children don’t have that training. (34:38)
• David – We watched Bugs Bunny cartoons where there was violence and we turned out ok. (37:22)
• Heidi - I have a friend who was raised Catholic and not been to Church for several years. How can I convince her she does need to go to Confession? (38:08)
• Tom - I am seeking wisdom and insight. Is it a legitimate motivation to seek these things to avoid misery? (43:15)

Originally Aired on 03-05-26 during the 2nd hour

On today's Patrick Madrid show, Patrick shares a survey on what Americans think about the morality of other Americans, Brandon wants to know if it is a sin for him to work for part of pharmaceutical company that produces immoral products, and do the Gospel accounts really conflict when it comes to the Good Thief on the cross next to Jesus? Patrick gives informed responses to listeners and their questions.

• Patrick talks about a Pew Research Study that looks at how Americans think of their fellow Americans’ morality.

• Break 1

• Pete - I think it would be good for us to destroy Iran's powerplants to keep them busy, so they don't make more nukes. Is that morally wrong of me?

• Brandon - I work for a pharmaceutical company and am I going to be sinning if I work for a part of the company that sells immoral products?

• Break 2

• Lewis - The Gospel last Sunday talks about the criminals crucified with Jesus. The Gospel accounts seem to conflict with one another saying that both thieves reviled Jesus but then another saying that one of them repented. How do you reconcile this?

• Lance - My church wants to add a second sanctuary candle for a picture of our Lady of Guadalupe. Is this alright to do?