The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers questions about why some verses are omitted from different versions of the bible, why not to take Catholic communion if you are not a Catholic, how do we know if someone is possessed by a demon, and is it okay to forgive without forgetting?

• Christina - What is your understanding of some Scripture verses being omitted from the book of Matthew?
• Bill - Why did some of the Old Testament laws get taken away with Jesus (such as stoning someone for adultery)?
• Matt - Do you know anyone who could help me with parental rights? My ex has had me in court and is saying I’m a religious fanatic and because of this and it is making it difficult for me to raise my kids in the faith.
• Normand - We didn't take communion at a Catholic service because we are protestant, even though we were raised Catholic. How can I best explain Church policy about taking or not taking communion?
• Denise - How many books were removed from the Catholic Bible during the reformation? Does the Protestant bible match the Catholic New Testament?
• Patrick recommends “Where We Got The Bible” and “Why Catholic Bibles Are Bigger”
• Trip - I just became a Catholic on Saturday. Patrick, you were helpful to my journey.
• Aida - Mother of 3 killed her children. Does that tie into Demonic Possession?
• Joshua - Is it okay to forgive but not forget?
• Alicia - Am I allowed to attend a Shenyun Chinese dance performance?

Patrick answers question about who is in the body of Christ, talks about the conditions that need to be met for a Catholic to be married and dialogs with a caller about the bond of marriage and when divorce is permitted. 

• Email from Michael – Who are the Rabbis you are talking about who refute Christianity. Are you a Jew Hater?
• Quinn - Catholic, attending a wedding for another Catholic friend getting married in a protestant church. Is he allowed to attend the wedding?
• Carol - Our Lady of Garabandel in 1961. Why the Church doesn’t recognize this apparition?
• Megan - Are my parents considered part of the Body of Christ, they are both baptized but haven’t been in the church since they were kids?
• Barbara - Do you agree that the annulment process needs to be updated in order to allow people to get married in the Catholic Church?
• Mari - Comment on marriage: I was in a marriage and after my husband walked away, I've been able to be single.

Patrick answers questions about what Jesus says in the bible about marriage and divorce, talks about irregular relationships in regard to the SSPX, takes calls about the evangelist Mark and what the Greek Orthodox believes about marriage.

• Email from Pat - is it okay to marry an 8th time?
• James - Question about Barbara. Doesn't Jesus say, 'stay married' unless the other spouse in unfaithful?
• Marylyn - Barbara comment: She wants the reality the way she thinks about it. She thinks reality means getting her way.
• Email from Mary about how to get an annulment from her husband without him knowing where she is due to violence.
• Matt - What is meant by an 'irregular relationship' with regards to SSPX
• Heidi - 1 How does it works when we pray for the souls in purgatory? 2She went on a tour at an Egyptian Catholic Church, Deacon said it is the only church that can trace back to to the apostle Mark. The bible doesn't list Mark as an apostle.
• Patrick reads an email from Tasha regarding the caller Barbara and remarriage.
• Marie - In marriage if one of the parties knew that they were infertile, is that grounds for an annulment?
• Don - Greek orthodox: what do they believe about divorce?
• Joe - Talking about attending a marriage out of the Catholic Church. How can a bishop give a dispensation to something that could be sinful?

Patrick answers questions about when to seek separation from your spouse and Councells a woman who is in a potentially dangerous situation with her husband and wraps up the show by answering questions about the Jehovah’s witnesses.

• Joe (Continued) - Talking about attending a marriage out of the Catholic Church. How can a bishop give a dispensation to something that could be sinful?
• Ruby - I'm contemplating my second divorced. My husband is thinking about it, but I'm not sure we could get it annulled. He's an alcoholic and I knew that before I got married.
• Kathleen - Her son was baptized Catholic as a kid, then as an adult joined the Orthodox church and he had to get baptized again. Why didn’t the Orthodox church accept his baptized as a Catholic?
• Michelle - Fallen away Catholics getting married in the Catholic Church-- are there classes they would have to go through?
• Mary - I'd like advice to resolve some family issue. My son is into the FSP Church--he left our parish. What should I do?
• Jeremy - Even if you get an annulment, I don't think it means anything. Just b/c the Church give you a piece of paper...doesn't matter. An annulment isn't infallible.
• Jim - I had a Jehovah's witness convo. Stumbling points: 144,000 sealed in the Revelation - How do I understand this? Was the term Jehovah taken out of the Bible?

Patrick explains how to talk with an atheist who only believes in ‘good’ people, discusses how to combat temptation from the evil one and how to combat it. Patrick tackles the question of the sin of Scandal if unmarried people are living together.

• Jody - What can you say to an atheist that says they just believe in good people?
• Teresa - How to address her mother-in-law that refers to her granddaughter's girlfriend as 'he'.
• Andrew - Nephew moved in with him. At night they say a prayer, Auxilium Christianorum, by Fr. Chad Ripperger. Father says only pray for the people under your direct authority, but you can also pray for an adopted child.  Can he pray for his nephew if he lives under his authority?
• Email from Don – Is it normal for me to question whether Jesus really exists?
• John - Pope Benedict wrote something about why Jesus came at the time he did. Can't remember what it was.
• Julie - About that caller whose friend is Jewish wants to recommend the following book: Virgin Mary appears to Harvard Professor Part 1.
• Bob - He wants to clarify why in that book Fr. Ripperger says that prayer applies only to your children. It is related to the same authority that an exorcist has that most laity doesn't.
• Email from Jody – thank you for your advice, Patrick.
• Charlotte - Her mom is living with someone, but because they are not having relations, she doesn't think it is a sin.
• Dan - What is Patrick's exact definition about Solo Scriptura?

Patrick debates Sola Scriptura with a caller, shares a story about Eucharistic miracles, discuss the Catholic position around infant baptism which is supported by the bible and talks about discerning private revelations in the Church.

• Email from David – Jesus did choose how he was born; I think you misspoke about something.
• Dan (Continued) - What is Patrick's exact definition about Solo Scriptura?
• Email from John – You gave great advice to the woman who got slapped by her husband.
• Esmeralda - 8-year-old son wants to know When was God made? How long ago? 13-year-old daughter wants to know if Adam and Eve's children got married between themselves? Esmeralda wants to know when was the dinosaur era, were there any humans then, did Adam and Eve exist.
• Joseph - All humans are weak and with the exorcism prayers we ask God for the authority to help us with our human frailty. But as Catholics, only the holiest souls pointed by the bishop are chosen to perform the specific prayer of exorcism. Isn't this a conflict?
• Ben - Are Eucharistic miracles for Catholics only or also non-Catholics? Do we know the intention of Jesus behind this Eucharistic miracles?
• Joe - How did Adam and Eve know what was death (or sin) if they haven't even committed the original sin? How did they know what sin or death was like?
• Patti - About the guy who said infants can be baptized because they are not capable of recognizing Jesus. What about John recognizing the presence of Our Lord in Elizabeth's womb, when Mary went to visit her.
• Mary Ann - Your take on Book ‘The Flame of Love’ Elizabeth Kindelmann

Patrick talks about recent news about Pope Francis and happenings in the Vatican, shares the joy of a caller who benefited greatly from the Rosary, shares unsettling audio about Pfizer from Project Veritas and answers questions about do angels have wings.

• Therese - You opinion from article on National Catholic Register about Pope Francis wanting to appoint a German Bishop to the Dicastery of the Faith with schism about homosexuality and having women priest. What do you think it is happening?
• Noel - Does Pope Francis comment on gay people make it okay for them to sin?
• Sally - How did Adam and Eve's kids get married if there were no other people?
• Lucy - Thanks for helping me! your recommendation to pray rosary helped save friend from suicide.
• Chris - During confession, priest always seems to bring it back to pornography even though I wasn't confessing that.
• A Pfizer Director of R&D for mRNA Scientific Planning admits they’re exploring "mutating viruses" in a lab to tailor a vaccine to sell to the public.
• Herold - Do angels really have wings?
• Aida - Baptism of the Lord-Why didn't John Baptist not know Jesus?
• Novella - Question about the readings on Sunday, where did they originate from?
• Teresa - My son's grandmother in law, 93 years old, has a long-term lover, for the last 30 years. What should I say to her about getting right with God? Are you ready to pass?
• Caroline - What is the difference between particular vs final judgement?

Patrick answers questions about NFP, has an interesting conversation with a Jew about Catholicism and helps a caller understand how to explain the destructiveness of homosexuality to a student going through RCIA.

• Email from 14-year-old Joseph - my mom doesn’t want me to hear you because of mature topics.
• Nicole - At work, she was asked to remove a cross necklace to take a professional picture. What would have been the appropriate thing to do?
• Ana - Is it ok to practice Natural Family Planning all the time in your marriage?
• The number of cars stolen in the U.S. in 2022 is expected to surpass one million for the first time in history, shattering previous records.
• Joseph - He is an orthodox Jew that believes in Jesus. What are your comments about a Jew that believes in Jesus?
• Nancy - Suggestion of resources or what to say to her 35-year-old friend, mentality of a 12/13 years old, who thinks she is a lesbian but doesn't really know what that means. Nancy is teaching religious education classes to her friend.

Patrick explains the importance of the sacrament of confession, shares arguments for the existence of God and answers questions about why Catholics seem to pray to Mary so much more than they pray to Jesus.

• Email from Sarah about Patrick’s use of the phrase ‘exit interview.’
• Patrick talks about the importance of going to confession and making a good confession.
• Patrick reads some email responses to Joseph’s call about being a Jew but believing in Jesus.
• Pam - I See a lot of issues with children's behavior and respect. It seems there is so much evil and misdirection in the world. Is this a sign of Jesus' return?
• Patrick reads an email about if she should keep in contact with a friend of hers even though her friend is not Catholic.
• Patrick explains arguments for the existence of God.
• Eckhard - When someone (at Relevant Radio) says let us pray, it seems we tend to pray to Mary instead of praying to Jesus. Why is that? Jesus said: come to me.

Patrick answers questions about how to interact with homosexual family members, reads an article about the effective pushback against the transgender movement in schools and explains what to do if you didn’t know something was a sin when you committed it.

• Emily - Her lesbian sister is using a sperm bank. She is also living with a woman. There is some push back from her dad regarding her reaction to her sister. How to approach a situation like this? She is concerned about her 2 teenagers being exposed to this situation.
• The effort to save students from gender madness is working - American Thinker
• Jane - I think healthcare providers might be euthanizing patients at a hospital near me-what would I do?
• Dominic - Why does the Pope make it hard to go to Latin mass?
• Richard - I remember some sins from my teens, do I still need to confess them?
• Dottie - Can you explain in John and Romans the passages about being born of the spirit?