The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers questions about the Holy Spirit, gossiping, and how to tell the difference between true teachers and false teachers

• Noah - Why do some people prepare for the fruits of the Holy Spirit before baptism if that very baptism is what gives them the Holy Spirit?
• Patrick recommends “Surprised by Truth”
• Joe - I am debating someone on YouTube about the early Church. It doesn't seem like it is going anywhere. What should I do?
• Carolyn - There was an openly gay movie that was previewed in the theaters the other day. This was when I was taking my granddaughters to a movie that was rated PG-13. You can't even go to a movie without this being pushed on you.
• Retailers may let you keep a returned item -- along with the refund
• Bonnie - I read that you wrote 26 books. Which would you recommend me to read to start off of yours? Patrick recommends “Why Be Catholic” and “Life Lessons: 50 Things I Learned in My First 50 Years”
• Does Patrick believe in ghosts?
• Patrick responds to an email related to the gossip topic from earlier in the show
• Kevin – I’m not offended by Patrick using the words “insane” or “crazy”, but why not just change the word you use?
• Norman - How can you tell the difference between the false teachers and the true teachers? I used to be Catholic and I see false teachers in both Protestant Churches and Catholic Churches.
• Why don’t priests in today’s world have the power to heal?
• Kimberly - What is your opinion on the new earth theory?

Patrick answers the important question: why does he hate clowns so much? He also takes on plenty of serious questions, such as the Vatican’s role in hiding Nazi’s after WWII, is God merciful and understanding, and is cremation allowed.

• I gave the Dogma of Hell to my son, on your recommendation, and he is very mad at me now and will not talk with me
• Did the Vatican play a role in hiding Nazis after WWII?
• Is God merciful and understanding?
• Do you recommend the show Ozark?
• Patrick gives a TV show recommendation (and it’s not The Walton’s this time)
• Why do you hate clowns?
• Is cremation okay?
• My friend’s husband of 25 years is cheating and leaving his family. What can I tell my friend?

Patrick answers a question many of us have been asked by non-Catholics: If the Church truly followed Jesus, wouldn’t she sell it and give it all to the poor?

• What does “state of grace” mean?
• How do I let go of a specific mortal sin?
• If the Church truly followed Jesus, wouldn’t she sell it and give it all to the poor?
• Can I be spiritual but not religious?
• Patrick responds to an email saying The Patrick Madrid Show is a joke and that God isn’t real.   

Patrick answers your emails!

• Is there a good book about getting an annulment?
• Did Mary die?
• Can a husband or wife refuse the marital act from their spouse?
• Did Walt Disney have his body cryogenically frozen?
• Patrick recommends the Baltimore Catechism to help instruct children in the faith
• Is it okay for our Church to be rented out to other denominations? Is it okay to give a eulogy at a Catholic Church?
• Should we use the word “homosexual” instead of “Gay?”

Patrick responds to an email about removing life support, reviews the valid forms of matter for the sacraments, addresses how many times a person can go to Mass each day, and how to read the Bible

• Ken - You mentioned that a priest should wear a stole during confession. Is a confession valid if they do not?
• What are the valid forms of matter for the sacraments?
• Mike - My sister is fallen away Catholic. Is there an Audio Book you could recommend for her to listen to? She cites Luke 9: 49-50 this as a source that Jesus didn't care what type of Christian you were. How do I respond?
• Grace – Is there something called a “Dry Mass?”
• Mark - Can someone go to mass twice a day on a regular basis to receive Jesus twice?
• Patrick - I am struggling with sin and have been trying to go to confession weekly. Last week I felt really distant but after confession I felt like it pulled me back.
• Roger - I have only made one confession in my 40 years of being a Catholic. Should I set up a time to have confession with a priest or just go at the normal time and stand in line?
• Teresa - Is there a limit to how many people can be announced for the mass intentions?
• Anna - Are spouses living in sin if their marriage should be annulled?
• Dan - How should I read the Bible?

Patrick takes a look at the show “Chosen,” talks to a woman who changed her mind about abortions, and takes a look at which neighborhoods have less crime.

• Christina - What do you think about the Chosen TV series?
• Barbara - I used to believe in abortion, but after seeing the baby's reaction during an abortion in a movie I changed my mind.
• Bernice - I think in the 60s we took on a self-centered attitude. The lack of respect for others is what changed, I think.
• Neighborhoods with a lot of dogs have lower crime rates
• Frank - I think the rise of mass shootings is due to the attention that one receives from doing it.

Patrick gives advice on how to talk to adult children living in sin, what really happened to the demons after Jesus sent them into the swine, and if it’s okay for Catholics to carry concealed weapons.

• Elva - As a Catholic, can I carry a concealed weapon?
• Bruce - Can you explain more the connection of Demonology and mass shootings?
• Patrick recommends “The Devil in the City of Angels: My Encounters with the Diabolical” by Jesse Romero
• Jesse - My daughter has been with a man for 6 years and moved in together for a year. The boyfriend is wanting to propose to her but they don't go to church. How can I talk to them about needing to get married in the church?
• Maria - What is the proper way to do the first 5 Saturday devotions?
• Elizabeth - My son is getting married. The parish is asking for 1,000 dollars to get married in the church, so they are going to get married outside the church. What should we do?
• Alex - How can I become a catechist for First communion?
• What happened to the Demons after they killed the swine that Jesus sent them in?
• Patrick answers an email about going to confession and not being able to have the time to confess all her sins
• Joseph - Is the Catholic Church against artificial insemination of farm animals?
• Darmen - At the last supper, weren't the Apostles wondering why there wasn't a lamb?
• Patrick recommends “The Lamb’s Supper” by Scott Hahn

Patrick gives suggestions on how to stop gossiping and he gives recommendations for a good bible study.

• Jasmine – How do I stop gossiping?
• Martha – Is the upheaval of the Church in the 1960’s responsible for the upheaval we see in the world today?
• Vicki – Can I invite my non-Catholic daughter to Easter Mass? She will receive communion if she goes, even though I have asked her not too.
• Anthony – Do you recommend any Bible studies?
• How can I get my daughter to say the Rosary with me?
• Judith – Could gender based identifiers be removed from our language? Is that even possible in other languages?
• Question about universal salvation.

Patrick answers questions about the Sacrament of Marriage, annulments and comments on the struggles of marrying late in life    

• Maria – Did I do wrong by asking my son to talk to his wife about how she disrespects us?
• Patrick shares the story of St. Teresa of Avila’s confrontation with a priest.
• Jennifer – Is the Anglican Church being in full communion with the Catholic Church?
• What is a good gift for a young person entering the Church?
• Cat – Question about the Sacrament of Marriage, annulments and a comment on the struggles of marrying late in life

Patrick answers questions about sleep paralysis and helps a young person who is seeing dark figures at the foot of the bed. He also addresses the loneliness many adults, specifically mothers, are experiencing.

• Patrick answers the heartbreaking question, “My wife is pregnant but there is no heartbeat. What can we do?”
• Araceli – Daughter experiences sleep paralysis and see’s dark figures in her room. What can I do?
• Silvia – Project Rachel: The shame of past abortions is a dark shadow that can ruin marriages.
• Patrick talks about 2 articles about the loneliness adults (and specifically mothers) are experiencing.
• Patrick shares the true story from Charles Jacobs about how Catholic schools are not safe from gender confusion.