The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers listener questions about kneeling at mass,  is it okay to go to a non-Catholic service, and how to tell the difference between a venal and mortal sin.

• Bill - According to my Missal we are supposed to kneel and then say the Lamb of God.
• Charles - Kneeling and Standing: The bishop told us to stand. It was confusing.
• Tom - Why don't people bow their heads at the name of Jesus at Church?
• Alma - Can I go to a non-Catholic service?
• Sam - My friend thinks that not having kids is biblical, what should I say to him?
• Noah - How do I tell the difference between venal and mortal sin?
• Lulu - Can someone go to RCIA while also going through a divorce?
• C.J. - John versus the synoptic gospels: Why don't they mention the raising of Lazarus or the Bread of life discourse?
• Sarah - How do I respond to people who ask why we wait to give our kids communion?

Patrick answers listener questions, such as, why are there five decades in the Rosary, was Fr. Corapi really accused of doing something wrong, and how do we know when Jesus is speaking literally?

• Ray - Why are there five decades in the Rosary and why do we need to say the rosary every day?
• Michael - Was Father Corapi really accused of wrong doing?
• Michael - If you are born Catholic, but leave the Church, are you still considered a Catholic?
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• Michael - Could you elaborate more on yesterday's Gospel. Is what Jesus said to be taken literally?

Patrick answers listener questions about kneeling at Mass, how can I defend Church teaching if it’s not explicitly in the bible, and why do we still need to atone for our sins if Jesus died for our sins?

• Robert - 1 Cor 4: 6. What does it mean not to go beyond what is written? How do I defend other things that are not explicitly in the bible but are still Catholic teaching?
• Salvador - I'm getting confirmed in the Church in May because of you. I am feeling guilty that we are having kids very close together and I’m putting my wife in a tough situation
• Emilio - It seems like Jesus gave us a list of do's and don’ts for internal life in fulfilling the old laws that were external
• Patrick comments on the news about UFO’s being shot down over North America
• Bernice - I am attending a church that is under construction. There are no kneelers, so no one kneels. Is it okay for me to kneel?
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• Denise - How do I argue the Catholic position that Jesus died for our sins but we still need to atone?

Patrick responds to an email about how to give a truthful confession without being crass or scandalous

• Judy - A young mother with 4 children has a husband who became associated with Society of Saint Pius the 5th. Does she need to join him?
• Philip - I was told to not talk about religion and my beliefs or I'll get fired. Is it okay for me to agree to this?
• Kate - There is a man who likes to stand while we should be kneeling at Mass. How should I address this? Is it okay to sit if you can't kneel?
• Mike – How to have “the talk” with your kids?
• Melba - On some instructions for how to say the rosary they left out the Our Father. Is that a way of saying the Rosary?
• Cade - Christine Watkins book 'the Warning': Have you heard of this book and what are your thoughts on my mom getting into it?

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• Teresa - My young daughter wanted to get her ears pierced but then didn't want them pierced after a few years and regretted it. Don't let your kids do trans-surgeries.
• Dawn - I substitute teach in a public school. The most I can do is where my Cross every day at school. Sometimes they ask about it and I share my faith.

• Patrick answers an email and offers some advice on how to find a spiritual director

• Pat - Is it okay with the Catholic Church to donate my organs? Do you need to be buried in the ground, cremated, or can you be in a Columbarium?
• Gerri - What should I do about seeing someone reading Taro Cards in a cemetery?
• Sylvia - If a priest leaves the Catholic Church, can he still come back later on and celebrate the Mass?
• Mike - I read it was grave matter to trade stocks to make money.  Is that true?
• Pat – Should the host be received in the hands or mouth?
• Fern - A priest said that he thought we should receive on the tongue not in the hand.

• Drew (never heard of him) Mariani yawns when Mike mentions it’s Patrick's wedding anniversary!
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• Ann - When did Jesus know He was God’s son?

• Megan - Ten Commandments: Was sex outside of marriage included in the 6th commandment?
• Kyle - Papal infallibility: Is it true that the pope can make infallible statements? How does that work?
• Benson – Is it possible that the Four Horseman of the Apocalyptic are modern vehicles of today’s society?
• Sam - How do Mormons view the trinity?
• Joe - How do you debate someone who says that the word of God is sufficient when talking about Sola Scriptura?

• Shannon - Update from last week: I am trying to get my marriage validated in the Church, we now need to meet with the priest. My husband isn't Catholic. Do you have advice for this meeting?
• Pat - Joyful mysteries: Why is the fourth mystery, the presentation a 'Joyful' mystery?
• Brook - My 12-year-old daughter is being pressured to be trans. My doctor is pressuring me. How do I best navigate this?