The Patrick Madrid Show

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• Phil - If Satan can only tempt us as much as God would allow, why did he allow Adam and Eve to be tempted in the Garden enough to sin?
• Katlyn - We aren't wanting to have more kids because we can't send more to Catholic School and wouldn't be able to vacation as much. Is this a sin?
• Eve - I called before (in early December) and wanted to give an update on my young adult child who is with a Mormon.
• Rosalba - My 17-year-old daughter is leaving the Catholic Church for a non-Catholic church. What should we do?
• Richard - Job's trails seem to be a good parallel to the temptations Adam and Eve had in the Garden of Eden. People can fail or not but the deal between God and Satan is the same.
• Javon - Before the Roman's came into Jerusalem, who were they worshiping? When they invaded Jerusalem, did the Romans stay and who are they?

Patrick answers listener questions about how to help a teenager who is doubting her faith because of tough questions (like why can’t women be priests), what is Limbo, how to debate “once saved always saved,” and if someone wasn’t married in the Church can they still receive communion?

• Shannon - I'm trying to get back into Catholic Church but am struggling with the tribunal.
• Tricia - What can I give a teenager who is doubting her faith because of tough questions?
• Gabriella - Once saved always saved: How can I debate against “once saved always saved” and Limbo with scripture?
• Pat - Who has the authority to perform the blessing of the throat?
• Alfonso – We were not married in the Church. Can I still receive communion?
• Jennay - My two friends have bad marriages but don't want an annulment because they don't want their kids to be illegitimate. How can I help them?
• Eva 11-years-old - When God created Heaven, did he also create hell instantly?

Patrick answers questions about how to help a young person with a porn addiction, if the Church has a rule about “human composting” instead of burial or cremation, and he offers advice on how to talk to an adult child who says they are gay

• Daniel - I think my grandson has an addiction to cellphones and porn. How can I help him?
• Patrick recommends “Legacy: A Father's Handbook for Raising Godly Children” by Stephen Wood and “Good Pictures Bad Pictures” which can be found at www.holyheroes.com
• Becky - Thank you for a suggestion you made on air. I disagree with you that we should not attend weddings of Catholics outside the Church.
• Patrick responds to an email from a Mormon listener about Jesus and healing and how the Sacrament of Confession can only be found in the Catholic Church and there’s nothing else that comes close
• Mike – Matthew 1: What does it mean that Joseph did not 'Know' her until Jesus' birth?
• Peter - A parishioner asked me for advice for his daughter who came out as gay. What should I do?
• Does the Church have an opinion about “Human Composting?”

Patrick answers questions about if it’s okay for a Catholic to be an organ donor, if a Pope can also be a dog owner, and if the Devil lives in heaven, and can fallen angels ever be good again?

• Cruz, a young boy, wants to grow up to be Pope, but only if he can still have a dog. Patrick answers this important question.
• Bradley – If someone breaks one of the Commandments, and you tell them, but they continue to do it, does that mean that when God judges their soul that they will not be Saved?
• Carol – Is it okay for Catholic’s to be organ donors? Are all organ donors cremated?
• Elizabeth - Revelation 12: 10-11. Why does it make it seem like the Devil is in heaven and will be there until the end of time?
• Matt - Have you ever watch Mass of the Ages, and what are your thoughts on it?
• Kiko - I like your show, Patrick! I am grateful for Catholic Radio. It helps us through these tough times.
• Maggie 16-years-old - If fallen angels be good again?

Patrick explains why the Catholic Church does not (and cannot) ordain women to the priesthood.

• Colby - Why can't women be priests?
• Patrick explains why the Catholic Church does not (and cannot) ordain women to the priesthood. He mentioned this article by Dr. Joyce Little. https://media.christendom.edu/1987/08/women-and-ordination/
• Ben - Based on Cardinal Ratzinger’s book, is it reasonable to want the Novus Ordo liturgy to be celebrated more respectfully?
• Joseph - When in the Eucharist prayer it says “Prayer for those who have fallen asleep in the light,” does that mean purgatory?
• Earnest - Pope Paul the 6th permitted the priest to not face the altar and let people receive in the hand. It was his fault.
• Mia - Do they kneel for the angus day during the Latin Mass? AND can I kneel during the 'lamb of God'
• Heidi - I received Communion in the late 70s and was told that it was fine to do it either way. Also I was told to not chew Jesus, is that right?

Patrick answers questions about if Catholics worship Mary, what’s a good audio version of the Bible, what’s the difference between Cardinals and Archbishops, and do we sleep in heaven?

• Michael – I’ve been listening for a few years and I love the show
• Ben – Patrick and Cyrus are like the Dynamic Duo
• Aaron - Why do we worship Mary and the Saints through prayer?
• Michael - What is a good audio version of the Bible?
• Jerry - What is the difference between Cardinals and Archbishops?
• Patrick recommends “Truth & Life Dramatized Audio Bible: New Testament: A Full-Cast Performance of the RSV-CE” audio book
• Brendon - Book of Isaish: God told him that he would destroy Israel and Juda. My 8-year-old wonders why that was written since God loves everyone. What do I say?
• Daniel 7-years-old - Do we sleep in heaven?
• Jim - I read that the definition of “Love” is the deliberate letting go of the need to be in control. What are your thoughts on this definition?
• Patrick recommends “A Handbook of Catholic Apologetics”

Patrick answers questions about John’s gospel, if it’s a good idea to shop an smaller pharmacies in protest of the abortion pill, and is it always necessary to receive a penance after confession

• Danny - What is the best way to talk with a family member who is looking into another type of Christianity?
• Denise - Fulton Sheen talked about a great battle which gave me hope in when looking at our world today.
• Mark – In reference to John’s gospel, can the bible contain all that is evil but not all that is good?
• Ben – Question about Denise Prager’s “The Rational Bible.”
• Francisco - Separation from Catholics and Orthodox: Who separated from whom?
• Grace - Is it a good idea for people to switch their prescriptions to smaller pharmacies in protest of the abortion pill?
• Linda - Is it always necessary to receive a penance after confession?
• Toni - What does the Church teach about non-Catholic burial?
• Cori - What should I do now that the Pro Act Abortion Bill passed? I heard that now they are going to defund prolife centers. What should I do?

Patrick shares some of the music he performed when he was in a rock band, and he answers questions about the marital act, the hierarchy of prayer, the demon legion and tarot cards.

• Mark Houck cleared of FACE Act charges in rebuke to Justice Department’s aggressive prosecution
• Patrick responds to an email asking about the marital act after a woman has a hysterectomy
• Joanne - I would like to give my daughter-in-law a book for her Confirmation. Our relationship is rocky. What can I get her that is gentle?
• Maria - Our priest mentioned a woman's 'wife' at a funeral. Is that okay for him to do?
• Patrick unearths some of the Rockin’ tunes from his band
• Lisa - What is the hierarchy of prayer?
• Joe - Regarding the demon legion and the swine: 1. What happened to the demons after the pigs drown? 2. In hell there is no charity, so why did the demons ask for mercy and why did Jesus acquiesce?
• Sandra - How do I talk with my niece about her use of Tarot Cards?
• David - I work at a Catholic Cemetery: Priests are allowed to say committal prayers at the end of Mass, so the priest doesn't need to be there.
• Nicki - How to do marriage prep in relation to a Catholic marrying a non-Catholic?
• Sarah - I was getting my hair cut but the person who did it told me that she does reiki while she does hair. Can she curse me without my knowledge?

Patrick gets in a lively “shoot out” with Dana, who called in with “gotcha questions” about the credibility of the Apostles. Other listeners react with excitement about that call and share how they appreciate Patrick's patience with Dana and marveled at how he calmly disarmed him.

• Sylvia – In regards to caller Barbara on Friday: I got a second chance to complete my annulment due to a priest’s mistake. I think she should try for a second chance also. Why doesn’t the annulment process consider what happens during a marriage?
• George – Who are the sedevacantists?
• This is the best thing to eat between meals – Cottage Cheese
• Michelle - How could evil enter the world if God is all good?
• Patrick recommends “A Handbook of Catholic Apologetics” by Peter Kreeft
• Dana - I think you exaggerate when you talk about the Apostles being persecuted.
• Aaron - How does praying to the dead saints not open us up to spiritual attacks?
• Angela – Patrick, you had the patience of Job with the caller Dana. I would have been much less friendly.

Patrick and Cyrus share tweets and emails about Dana’s call from the previous hour, some angry and others thankful.

• Paul - Annulment Process: Do people really get healing out of annulment process? For long Marriages I think that the person who didn't want it to end still thinks the Marriage is valid.
• Andrea - I trust Patrick completely. My daughter was telling me about the evils of plenary indulgences. Can you tell me the history of Plenary indulgences? the Good the band and the ugly.
• Heidi - Valid Marriages: Our teenage son may not be able to have children because of Cancer. Can he validly get married?
• Barbara - My deacon told us that we will not be judged on our sins. Is that accurate?
• Leo - My 14-year-old daughter is struggling with her faith and wants to blame God for all her difficulties. How can I help her?
• Theresa - Can you explain what synodality means?