The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick Tackles the question of Predestination and our ability to exercise free will along with inquiries about baptism, the other sacraments and if Priests can administer them while in the state of sin.

• Patrick answers an email from Jose
• Scott - Does God control every event in our lives and the world?
• David - I would like to give my opinion on the free will of humans. I believe the bible helps prove that humans have free will.
• Email from Juan – Forgiveness of sins.
• Lisa - Was baptized in Protestant church, Can I receive rest of the sacraments in Catholic Church?
• Patrick - My mom is constantly using OMG - is this against the commandment?
• Kevin - Was baptized in Protestant church, Can I receive rest of the sacraments in Catholic Church?
• Jim - General confession - is that okay?
• Emilio - If priests commit a sin can he give a blessing?
• Nancy - follow up -  i heard that general confession is integral to St. Ignatius  and preparing for confession
• Matthew - Is it a mortal sin to not 'make the ball into the basket' so to speak when it comes to marital intimacy?

Patrick Covers Catholic Teaching on properly conducting the marital act for couples, the importance of Marriage in the Catholic Church, and encourages us to pray for souls who have passed away through suicide.

• Matthew (Continued) - Is it a mortal sin to not 'make the ball into the basket' so to speak when it comes to marital intimacy?
• Evette - My daughter in college was given an ultimatum by her boyfriend to either date him or not be catholic - she took your advice and gave him the boot and is doing great. Thanks for all the advice!!
• James - How to explain to Catholic who get married outside the Church that they need to have that blessed? What can I use from the bible or catechism?
• Nancy - Is it wrong to pray for someone who has dies by suicide?
• Jince - What is the difference between last rites and apostolic pardon?
• Patrick reads email from Patricia
• Patrick reads article - Is God punishing the United States of America?

Patrick gives his thoughts on and talks with callers about an article focused on God punishing America because of its moral failings, discusses literature on Purgatory and visits the prophecies at Fatima and the warnings which came from Mary.

• Patrick reads article (Continue) - Is God punishing the United States of America?
• Lorraine - Follow up on article - God doesn't consciously punishing but allowing natural consequences to happen
• William - follow up on article - it seems disingenuous and I don't think we can trust it.
• Anthony – Its not just America but the whole world is being punished - revelation and Pope Leo say so
• Jessica - Breakdown of family is a big reason for the issues we have
• Janine - we turned our backs on God and this is what happens
• John - Sins are at the root cause of this and our country is calling it a 'right'. Repent and God can turn it around
• Edith - What can we do about the division in our church. there are changes. not sure what I can do?
• Bogean - Do you know about the book 'Get us out of here' about purgatory
• Rose – we need to be sensitive to people who have family that committed suicide
• Dave - Old Testament prophets are always warning repentance and we are still seeing that in today's world - we need to repent
• Betty - Jesus gave this warning to St. Faustina - we should heed this

Patrick shares a true story of the time when an ex-Catholic woman scolded him about the Catholic Church, but eventually revealed the true reasons why she hated the Church.

In a fantastic twist, that conversation that Patrick thought had ended in a complete disaster turned out to be the very thing she needed and resulted in her returning to her faith.

Patrick takes calls about student loan forgiveness

• Steve - Why is everyone upset about student loan forgiveness? Is there a moral reason?
• Patrick responds to an email from a mom who is distraught that her adult son is in a relationship that has pulled him away from the faith
• Joe - I work in a college and loan forgiveness raises the price of education and future loan debt.
• Scott - Government backed loans are the reason tuition and colleges had to be bigger to compete and that raised tuition
• Albert - My wife and I did not put 'to death do us part' in our vows. She passed away, are we still married?
• Teresa - It was difficult but we worked hard and paid off our loans for school. We are not jealous, but responsible.
• Maryanne - Is it a sin to wish you were already in heaven?
• Bo – Asking for guidance on entering the catholic faith

Patrick answers listener’s questions such as, what does a blessing do to an object, are there miracles or apparitions in other religions, and he shares the three activities that are the most beneficial for living a long life

• Rich – The term “Mighty God” shouldn’t be in the bible
• Fred – Do other religions talk about miracles or apparitions?
• Jacob – What does a blessing do to an object?
• Patrick shares 3 activities that are the most beneficial for a living a long life
• CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen Admits Masking Stunted Her Toddler’s Social Development
• Tim - Conflicted as a public school teacher with many issues and ideologies that I am being asked to have on my classroom. Should I quit or stick it out?
• Rita - Is “Surprised by Truth” available as an audiobook?
• Patrick recommends “The Hidden Manna” by James T. O'Connor
• Larry – I often say, “ You can't practice Christianity without Catholicism because of the bible.” Is that a good argument?

Patrick answers listener questions such as; what is the difference between paradise and heaven; is makeup evil; and can I go to my daughter’s non-Catholic wedding

• Joe - What is the difference between paradise and heaven?
• Tom - What is the difference in whether Jesus had two natures in Church history?
• Steve - What can I do when my bishop is allowing for gay marriages to be blessed by priests? Am I misunderstanding this?
• Rachel – Is there a mystic understanding of cosmetics and their proper use? Can this be connected to mortal sin?
• Roger – Thank you, Patrick. I went to confession after calling into the show last time.
• Pat – My daughter’s wedding is this weekend and it’s not a catholic wedding. Can I go?
• Misty - Do you have a book for dads in a small group?

Caller Tony challenges Patrick to explain why Jesus “never spoke about abortion and homosexual activity in the Bible,” claiming that He would have done so if they were really sinful.

Patrick explains how Jesus actually *did* teach forcefully on those issues.

In response to Jessica, a Catholic college student attending a protestant college in Chicago, is concerned about the state of faith saying that scripture is the “supreme authority.” Patrick explains how that can be understood in a thoroughly Catholic way so that she can agree to it, and he offers background on the Protestant error of Sola Scriptura and gives practical advice on how to refute it. 

Patrick answers listener questions about The Church Fathers, Guardian Angels, and scrupulosity,

• Mary – If Walmart is supporting abortions and paying for travel, should we still shop there?
• James - Is there a book called 'The Church Fathers?'
• Patrick recommends “When the Church was Young” by Marcellino D'Ambrosio and “The Four Witnesses” by Rod Bennett
• Anita - Question about talking the Lord's name in vain and then being sorry. Is that still mortal sin?
• Eileen - Can you ask your guardian angel to talk to other guardian angels? What happens to them after we pass away?
• Kristina - As a caregiver, I meditate on sorrowful mysteries and it helped me to be a better caregiver to my parents
• Barbara - I am scrupulous and want to know how sinful that is?