The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick gives an update on Russia’s war with Ukraine and answers listener questions such as does God forget our sins after he forgives us and why does the Vatican use art that doesn’t reflect the true and beautiful nature of the faith? 

• Tom – Why doesn’t the USCCB speak out more against same sex marriage? 
• Sam - What does Philippians 4:13 mean? 
• Beth – Does God forget our sins after he forgives us? 
• Joseph - Who wrote Maccabees? How do I talk with a friend who fell away from the Church about this book? 
• Richard - Regarding your response to not speaking out about an issue like gay marriage and abortion. I think silence is approval, so we should speak out. 
• Kirsten - My brother fell away from the church. He said that the Vatican was in the shape of a serpent. Why is that? 
• Patrick addresses some of the terrible art choices at the Vatican 
• Why does God allow evil in the world and good people to suffer? 

Patrick answers Pam’s question “What does ‘Offering up my suffering up to the Lord’ mean”? 

• Ken - Regarding the Pope Paul sixth audience center: I think it is deceptive. They are using a fish eye lens, so I don’t think a snake. 
• Raphy 11-year-old - Why doesn't God just show himself to people who are losing their faith in Him? 
• Jennifer - Will your sins be known in purgatory as they will be in Heaven? Are there any sins that are so grave that you would automatically go to purgatory? 
• Jose - My daughter's boyfriend isn't Catholic and sent me a video 'Why I can't be a Roman Catholic' by Mike Winger. How can I respond to people who say this?  
• Paul - Should I tell people that In Vitro Fertilization is against Church teaching? 

Patrick answers listener questions about exorcisms, IVF, the need for baptism, why we need confession, and can Angels lie? 

• James – I’ve heard that exorcisms are taking longer to work? How do our actions affect the body of the Church as a whole? 
• Ray - 1 Cor 6: 19-20. Why is the body the Temple of the Holy Spirit? 
• Brenda - Can a priest’s dog be in church during mass? Also, is it okay for a lay person to take care of the alter while the priest is sitting during mass? 
• Haley - At the institution of the Eucharist, how do we understand Jesus holding his own body?  
• What do people who have used IVF do they do when they realize it’s a sin? 
• Norman – Jesus died on the Cross to pay for all our sins. So why do we need to be baptized? 
• E Frank - If a pastor of your Church has a different opinion of the sacramental life than what you were raised with which opinion should we follow? 
• Bonacci - I am a neurophysiologist and some people with epilepsy are prescribed a dog to tell them if they are going to have a seizure. Would it be wrong for a priest to have a dog for this reason? 
• Jennifer – Can I be the Godmother of a child born from IVF? 
• Joe - Regarding the snake hall: What do people who don't like it think about when God told Moses to make a serpent for people to look at? 
• Michael – Can Angels come to Earth and appear as people? 
• Eddie - Why do we need to confess if Jesus is with us? 

Caller Veronica in CA asks what she can say to defend the Blessed Virgin Mary when her Protestant brother-in-law defames her as “no one special” and attacks her Catholic beliefs about Mary.

Patrick gives a Biblical apologetics lesson on how to counter such arguments effectively. 

Cyrus shares an email from Elizabeth about how she didn’t care for Patrick’s response to her question on the live show, but after reflecting on what he had to say, she now understands and is on her way back into the Church! 

• Peter - Where is Jesus physically? 
• Clyde - What was the cause of the first schism with the Orthodox church, and what can a deacon do and not do in the Church? 
• Eva - Can animals be possessed, and in the Hail Holy Queen is it 'Valley of tears' or 'Vale of Tears'? 
• Noel - I converted to the Catholic Church. How can I convert my Southern Baptist family to the Catholic Church? 
• Can an unbaptized person to become a martyr? 

A very generous supporter from Massachusetts donated $50K to Relevant Radio to help our fight against the culture of death. This supporter has a heart for the protection of all life, and now that Roe v Wade has been overturned, they are asking all of us to continue to pray for an end to abortion in all 50 states. 

Patrick answers questions about gluten free hosts, morally investing, and if the words said during baptism matter. 

• Carol - I was doing house cleaning by getting payed under the table? is that a sin? 
• Ed - Are gluten free hosts completely glutton free? 
• Christine – My daughter wanted to wear a distasteful Halloween costume  
• Christian - I just turned 18. What is the church teaching on morally investing? 
• Carrie Lynn - Does it matter when you say the words during baptism?

Caller Bill is a disgruntled Catholic because of all the “man-made” rules in the Catholic Church. He's convinced no one will ever get to Heaven.

Patrick shares a different perspective and tries to encourage him.

Patrick gives advice on how to talk to non-Catholics about Mary and how to better understand the Trinity. 

• Robert - Why do you believe in the old earth theory since fossilized records seem to point to a young Earth? 
• Julie - A stumbling block for my non-Catholic husband is Mary. How can I explain to him that our prayers are not worshiping her? 
• Who wrote Genesis? 
• Scott - How can I understand the Trinity better? 
• Pat - Can you suggest some prayer books for young couples to pray together? Patrick recommends “The Art of Praying” by Romano Guardini 
• Thomas - If god is pure act, does that mean he is always acting, and if he is always acting on creation, does that mean creation is eternal?  
• Patrick recommends “The One and the Many” by Norice Clarke SJ 

Patrick explains the difference between purgatory and limbo, what happens to an unbaptized child who dies, and if the Rosary can be found in the New Testament. 

• Melissa - What is the difference between purgatory and limbo? What if a child who is not baptized dies, where do they go? 
• Art - My daughter is moving in with her boyfriend. How can I talk with her about this? 
• Patrick recommends “The ABC’s of Finding a Good Husband” 
• Stacy - I took the advice you gave me yesterday about not being silent and the Catholic School wrote back to me saying they would make sure our kids did not watch the liberal news stations. A friend of mine who heard you talk with me said she didn't think your advice would work, but it did! Thank you! 
• Laura - Is it okay for me to pray in my mind? 
• Tim - How is the rosary found in the New Testament? 
• Sam - At what point did God create hell and why?