The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick responds to an email from a husband who writes about his wife needing, by direction of their doctor, to take birth control for the next few months. Is it a sin to engage in the marital act while she’s on the birth control pill?

• Ann (02:50) – Why was “the good steward” both fired and commended.
• Tino - Were Elijah and Enoch with Abraham when they died?
• Peggy (10:47) - Thank you how you answered Dana earlier today. Is it possible to have a written sign in church telling people to please be quiet?
• James (20:55) - Patrick responds to an email from a husband who writes about his wife needing, by direction of their doctor, to take birth control for the next few months. Is it a sin to engage in the marital act while she’s on the birth control pill?
• Bunny (30:30) - Do you instruct people about the faith when you are with friends? And I think Jesus was showing compassion to the family at the wedding of Cana.
• Ramon - Why do you think James says it takes works to be justified, in James 2?
• Larry - The Saint Michaels prayer originated in 1898 with Pope Leo. I think the Church should speak on this more. What are your thoughts?

Patrick answers questions about what’s the difference between convalidation and a blessing, yoga at a Catholic school, and who is the High Priest Melchizedek?

• Katie (02:38) - What is the difference between convalidation and a blessing?
• Maria (09:22) - My kindergartener goes to Catholic school and they want her to be in a yoga class. What should I do about this?
• Mike (18:32) - Who is the High Priest Melchizedek who is mentioned at Mass?
• Terri (23:58) - My daughter is in Catholic School and the English teacher was teaching some transgender ideology
• Anna - My priest is asking for money to build a new Church. Is it okay for me not to give him money?
• Cyrus reads an email from Patricia about an anti-Christian movement running rampant on social media
• Jairo - I love your show thank you for everything you do!
• JoAnn - I was a Catholic who did yoga in Church. They have good hearts but it is disrespectful to people who actually believe the Hindu belief of Yoga
• Debbie - Nights are very difficult for me since my husband died. I turn to RR to help.

A caller asks, “If God knows everything, does it really matter if we pray?”

Patrick answers listener questions about the Sede Vacante movement, did Saint Dominic receive a physical Rosary from Our Lady, and he helps a young woman who is wondering if she is ready for RCIA

• Aaron - Could you explain the Sede Vacante Movement?
• Patrick recommends “Pope Fiction: Answers to 30 Myths and Misconceptions about the Papacy”
• Mary - When you go to the grocery store and someone is begging for money what does Catholic Church say you should do?
• Joe - Did Saint Dominic receive a physical Rosary from Our Lady? How do Protestants normally try to explain away biblical arguments for Purgatory?
• Fred - If a Catholic and non-Catholic get married, does only the Catholic receive the Sacrament of Marriage?
• Kelsey - I am looking at RCIA because of my boyfriend, but he isn't sure if I am ready. What should we do?

Patrick answers listener questions about confirmation sponsors, volunteering on Sundays, how to properly pray the Rosary, and he explains Micah 7:18

• Lisa - Do you have to choose your Godparent to be your confirmation sponsor?
• Amanda - My in-laws, who are not Catholic, are receiving Communion in the Catholic Church. How do I tell them this is wrong?
• Sam - Can I work on Sunday's if it is volunteer work?
• Patrick shares the Guidelines for the Reception of Communion from the USCCB
• Nathaniel - When Our Lady gave Saint Dominic the rosary, did she also give him the mysteries?
• Kenan - How do I properly pray rosary?
• Alicia - Please explain Micah 7:18

Patrick answers listener questions about Sunday readings, how to pray the Rosary, how often should we go to confession, and how to explain to children the statement to “fear the Lord.”

• Elena - Is there a book that relates the readings on Sunday with each other?
• Patrick responds to an email asking how to best address God in a prayer
• Patrick responds to an email asking about the history of Mass
• Patrick recommends “How Christ Celebrated the First Mass”
• Bob - Regarding working on Sunday: My property got wrecked in Florida, so I needed to work on Sunday, and I am a CTA and sometimes I NEED to work on Sundays?
• Do I need to pray the Rosary in a particular way?
• Alex – How often should we go to confession?
• Sam - How were the guidelines for the mysteries made for the daily Rosary?
• Mark - Can I go to a wedding for lapsed Catholic. He was baptized and confirmed against his will. He has always been atheist, so he never wanted to be Catholic anyway. Can I participate in his wedding?
• Harold - Teachers, priests and music ministers are always busy on Sundays. How does that work with resting on Sundays?
• Carlos - Can you redo the confirmation sacrament in the Catholic Church?
• Christopher - My friend is a transgender. Are there resources I can give to her to help figure this out spiritually and medically?
• Sue - How can I explain the statement “'Fear of the Lord” to my Children?

Kelly’s daughter is worried about the different levels in Heaven. Patrick paints a picture anticipating the joys of Heaven that await those who love God.

Patrick answers listener questions about the protestant reformation, if it’s okay not to say grace before a meal, communion services, and if the bible is mimicking older pagan stories.

• Virginia – I was not married in the Catholic Church, but because of your show I learned how important it is to be married in the Church. Thank you!
• Colleen - Was there any good that came from the protestant reformation that the Catholic Church was able to use?
• Patrick responds to an email asking, why do we say “Lord, be with you?”
• Patrick responds to an anonymous email from a man who got drunk and hit his wife. He thanks Patrick for reading his previous email and for Patrick’s advice.
• Patrick recommends the book “Dying for a Drink” and a Catholic organization called https://www.calixsociety.org/
• Kaylee - If you are eating with people who don't pray before eating and you decide to not pray either, is that a sin?
• Patrick recommends the book, “Surprised by Truth”
• Carol – My adult daughter is in a play that is inappropriate. If we don't go, it will cause division in the family. What should we do?
• Alicia - How do you respond to someone who say they are Catholic but they are not in the Catholic Church?
• Ronny - Thank you for your positive outlook towards our Pope.
• Rosie - Are Communion Services a valid way to receive Jesus in the Eucharist?
• Sarah - What is your opinion on people saying the Bible is mimicking pagan stories?
• Gale - It does say in the bible that we should not add or remove anything from the Scriptures. How do we address this as Catholics?

Patrick answers listener questions about apostolic tradition, taking the Lord's name in vain, how to find his Sola Scriptura debate, and if praying for people who are still alive will lessen their time in purgatory after they die

• Michelle – Is there a book on apostolic tradition? Patrick recommends two of his own books: “Scripture and Tradition in the Church” and “Why is That in Tradition?”
• Sarah - Two sons in military take our Lords name in vain. A priest told one of them it wasn't serious. How do explain to him that it is wrong?
• Joe - Do you have a recording of your Sola Scriptura debate? Here’s a link: https://holyheroes.com/collections/patrick-madrid?page=3
• Judy - Why was Jesus unaware of when the end of the world would be?
• Therese - Do my prayers for people who are living lessen their time in purgatory when they die?

Scooby Doo’s Velma Is Officially a Lesbian, in yet another example of children's television indoctrinating children to a sinful lifestyle

Just two states accounted for nearly a third of all US abortions in 2020

Norma - I work at a crisis Pregnancy Center. A client tried to leave a good review but it was blocked. Google told our tech people that they would be blocking all good reviews and comments about Pregnancy Centers.

Steve - What is the Catholic interpretation 'election' and 'the elect' in the bible? What is pre-destination?

Robert - Is being a non serviam a Catholic Doctrine, or just a Theological opinion?

Patrick responds to an email from a Catholic mom of six. Her husband, who is battling alcoholism, wants to take action to not have any more kids