The Patrick Madrid Show

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley

• Ken shares his Christmas message and it’s one of happiness
• Cade 8-years-old - Does your Guardian angel leave you when you die or move onto another person?
• Did the people who crucified Jesus go to Hell?
• Paul – Comment about Iconoclasms

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley

• Emily - Since God doesn't have hands, why do we say things happened by the Hand of God in the bible?
• Why does Catholic guilt exist?
• Beth - Where did the Giants come from in the bible? Did the fallen angels have kids with humans?
• What does the Church teach about prenuptial agreements?
• Clay - I am becoming Catholic but my wife is not. Do I need to go to Mass every week or can I go with my wife to her Church every other week?
• Jordon - I just became Catholic also. I have some tips which might help with going to Mass while having a wife who is not Catholic

Patrick shares his thoughts about adult children living with their parents and talks with a listeners who don't all agree with him

• Ferrari from ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ nabs $337K — and it doesn’t even drive
• About a third in US say it’s bad that more adults live with parents
• Mary - We live in a different society than back when we were raised. Many families are broken; we should not be so judging about people who need their parents.
• Melissa - I think tough love is good. I am preparing a mission statement for our family, how can we discern this?
• Rosie - I have adult kids at home and they have been a blessing.

Patrick continues the conversation about adults living at home by answering emails and taking listener comments and questions

• Kidults are the biggest sales driver for the toy industry
• Kaylee - I moved out at 18 and have lived on my own ever since. It was really good that my mom kicked me out.
• Mary - What does the “king” mean when we are baptized as priest, prophet and king?
• Nick - What is the correct way to do a Chaplet and Novena, and what purpose do they serve?
• Adam - What is the name of the book about how music can effect someone? It’s called, “Music and Morals: A Theological Appraisal of the Moral and Psychological Effects of Music” by Bail Cole
• Kristy - What is the unforgivable sin in the bible?
• Tommy - The annunciation readings: Why is He called Emmanuel in the Old Testament but Jesus in the New?
• Deb - Did Saint Ann ever get a chance to meet Jesus?
• Rod - Can you refer to the Son as the Father in the Trinity or vice versa?

What happens when Patrick responds to questions from Richard Dawkins that non-believers think are impossible to answer. Hint: Patrick answers all of them.

• Chris - Did God the Father have the option to not beget Jesus?
• Maria - We are having my mom's wake tomorrow. If her burial needs to be delayed because of weather, can she be cremated?
• Nick - We were made body and soul so we should worship God in music and dance. There is some music that is not good that I can't listen to anymore since converting. We started a program called the Search that helps to evangelize
• Rita - Book of Daily Prayers to save America . Is this good or something I should not engage with?
• Irene - Why do people write X-mas?  Where in the bible does it talk about the Lord loving a joyful noise?
• Andy - Jesus exhorted his followers to make disciples of all nations. So since not every nation is Catholic have we failed Jesus?
• Angela - I disagree with you.

Patrick shares news of the day from a Catholic perspective and answers listener questions on a variety of topics

• Magnitude 6.4 earthquake hits Northern California coast. 'That was a big one'
• New study shows what happens when we flush a lidless toilet
• Live Action Audio: Pro-Choice Bosses: A Generous Offer to Pregnant Employees
• Two people were indicted for allegedly hacking into Ring doorbell cameras, calling in fake emergencies, then streaming the police response from the cameras on social media.
• Patrick shares and responds to an email from a gentleman who went to confession and had a feeling of relief and that something left his body
• Francesca – Can you help me better understand the Jewish religion?
• Patrick recommends “Fundamentals of the Faith: Essays in Christian Apologetics” by Peter Kreeft
• Neil - Can cremated remains be at the funeral Mass. Is it right for someone choose their own music and reading for their funeral Mass?
• Barbara - I was given an annulment by Bishop McCarrick who was later laicized. Is my annulment still valid?
• Chris - Should a woman who is a victim of rape, and has an abortion, be able to receive communion?

Patrick answers listener questions about if we should kneel or bow when receiving communion, do prayers from years ago still count, is praying the same prayer over and over again nagging God, did Christians “borrow” pagan traditions, and is self-harm a venial or mortal sin?

• Mark - Why was Thomas called the twin? Why did the they call Him Jesus instead of Emanuel?
• Adriana - Should we kneel or bow when receiving communion?
• Tony – Do my prayers from years ago still count and is it nagging to keep praying the same prayers?
• David - We seem to mix Pagan traditions with Christian beliefs during Christmas. Is that okay?
• Judy - I heard in the Eastern Church about the feast of Adam and Eve. why was it dropped in the Western Church?
• Jen - Is self-harm a venial or mortal sin?
• Paul - If someone plans to go to confession but then dies before they can go, what happens to their soul?
• Elalis - God can perform miracles but God also respects our free will. Can He do a miracle even if that person doesn't want it to happen?

Patrick shares news of the day from a Catholic perspective and answers listener questions on a variety of topics, such as how to explain the Catholic faith is the one true faith and why don’t we say the entire Our Father during the Rosary

• Travel chaos is expected across the US as winter weather worsens
• Queensland Police Minister Mark Ryan addressing media after a shooting says the Saint Michael the Archangel prayer
• Social credit introduced to access the internet, via your digital ID
• Esmeralda - My 11-year-old has friends who are non-Catholic. How do I explain to my daughter that the Catholic Faith is the true faith?
• Look for opportunities to have experiences where you can help and be there for older people. It will help you be a better follower of Jesus.
• Tina - We should talk to God as if to a friend. Even if you are praying the same thing for years.
• Don - I can't name a government that has been around for more than 300 years, but the Church has been around for 2000 years because it was made by God.
• Chloe – Why don’t we say the entire Our Father during the Rosary?

Fr. Frank Pavone has been removed from the priesthood

• Leo - Family member left the faith and doesn't believe in the Eucharist because Christ said He had to leave for the spirit to come
• Jose - Can I sponsor a non-Catholic group in College?
• Bill - It seems like whenever we have someone who speaks out about life is removed by the bishops
• E-Frank - What is the difference between Christmas and Epiphany? I don't understand why we celebrate the epiphany.
• Lori - My son was brought up Catholic but is thinking of leaving the Church. What can I do to bring him 

Patrick shares that he knows that Frank Povone was a tireless worker for the pro-life movement, and that there are some priests who are actively undermining the Churches teaching on moral issues who are not disciplined, but we must remember that a priest must be obedient to his Bishop or religious superior and Patrick uses the story of what happened to St. Padre Pio as an example

• Japan Reverses Course, Announces Largest Military Buildup Since WWII Amid Rising China Threat
• Kevin - What is the Church's position on Saint Lazarus from the bible?
• Steve - Can I read bibles that have commentaries from a Baptist Preacher? Also, I read in the Catechism that other religions that seek God will find him. Why is that?
• Bob - Why in Matthew do they have the genealogy from Abraham to Joseph when Joseph was not His biological Father?
• Janice - What is the book about and allegory God drawing people to himself?
• Patrick recommends “He and I” by Gabrielle Bossis
• Michael - Friend of mine died from suicide. People are saying that God has him but I don't know if I believe that.
• George - Father Frank: This shows a lot of weakness on the bishops with the Roe V Wade announcements. It makes me question where the Bishops stand on Pro Life issues.
• Patrick shares with George that he knows that Frank Povone was a tireless worker for the pro-life movement, and that there are some priests who are actively undermining the Churches teaching on moral issues who are not disciplined, but we must remember that a priest must be obedient to his Bishop or religious superior and Patrick uses the story of what happened to St. Padre Pio as an example