The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick takes calls asking about the virgin birth, what stupid thing that Netflix is doing to cause another million subscribers to cancel their subscriptions, kids practicing witchcraft, the Walton’s, and a whole lot more. 

• Netflix loses nearly 1M subscribers 
• Karen – Continued conversation from hour 1. Can people be tormented by bad spirits? 
• Gina - I heard a commentary that Isaiah’s and the virgin’s birth wasn't talking about Mary. Is this true? 
• Stephanie - My 8-year-old daughter's friend is practicing witchcraft. Should I let them be friends? 
• David - How can we support the Church if we don’t like some of the things going on in it? 
• Rachel – Make sure to keep your kids away from other kids who practice witchcraft. 
• John - Thank you for turning me on to the Walton’s! 
• Ann - My grandchildren declared themselves to be transgender. Where in the bible does it say that this is wrong? 

Patrick answers questions about hallucinogenic drug use, Sacramental Marriage vs Civil Marriage, Gregorian Masses and shares St. John Bosco’s terrifying vision of Hell. 

• Patrick comments on whom in the household, when it comes down to it, has the final say 
• Bill - Did God have other options besides Jesus since God said he was the “Chosen one?” 
• Anthony - What does the Church teach on “Ayahuasca” medicine? 
• Jill – Should I have Gregorian Masses said for my deceased parents? 
• Patrick shares St. John Bosco’s prophetic vision of Hell 
• Joe - Is magic real? 
• Jeanine – It says in John that I shouldn’t receive anyone who has a doctrine different than mine. Should I take this literally? 
• Mark - What is the difference between Sacramental and Civil Marriage? 
• Stacy - Was the opening of the Liturgy of the Mass changed from “One God” to just “God?” 

Patrick answers questions about what Mormons really believe, immortality of the soul, comments on when life begins, and gives recommendations on good shows and movies to watch.-----

• Joann – Question about judging and the meaning of 1st Corinthians 5: 9-13 
• Email – Why can Catholics play in Sunday sports games and Mormons cannot? 
• Patrick recommends “Better Call Saul” and the movie “Old Henry” 
• Lisa - My husband has left me after 25 years. How do I move on? Should I help him? 
• Steve - Is the immortality of the soul something we are born with or do we need to earn? 

Patrick takes calls about immortality, the meaning of word “Ecclesia”, he responds to an email who disagrees with him, and comments on when life begins.-----

• Patrick recommends “Theology and Sanity” by Frank Sheed 
• Mike - can you explain the origins of the word “Ecclesia?” 
• Patrick responds to Jim’s email claiming that he, Patrick, is unable to notice when he’s been asked an important question by the caller  
• Diane - Do you have a biblical reference for when life starts? 
• Marcus - How can I respond to the story of the 10-year-old who was denied an abortion? 

Patrick answers questions about the early years of the Catholic Church, he helps a 15-year-old learn how to defend his faith at school, and answers how we know God is a “good” God.-----

• Karen – Is it true that nobles who challenged the Catholic Church in a court of law, basing their argument on the word of God, were burned at the stake? 
• Abraham 15-years-old - How can I defend my faith at school? 
• Peter – Why do we bother with Mark’s gospel when we have fuller accounts from the John and Matthew?  
• Denise - What should I tell someone who says that we are worshiping statues, regarding the second commandment? 
• Peter - How do you respond to people who ask when did God begin? If God has been with us forever, could there have been other civilization on other planets? 
• Beatrice - I am discerning religious life. How do I tell a guy friend that I am not wanting a romantic relationship with him? 
• Kelly – If God knows everything that will happen, how do we have free will? 

Patrick Answers some follow up questions from last week's show regarding books about witchcraft in libraries, as well as discusses the importance of the Scapular and how it can help to deepen our spiritual life.

• Patrick answers Emails regarding Witchcraft Books in libraries 
• And reads an email from Father Lee – Why divorce is not annulled before marriages 
• Patrick expounds on Marriages and what is right in the Church 
• Wear the Scapular, Pray the Rosary — Why Our Lady of Mount Carmel Appeared at Fatima| National Catholic Register 
• Sandy - wearing a mask is like power of the state and scapular is power of the Lord 
• Email from Sharon – complains about Patrick’s show 
• Grace - Pro-choice friend asked me what the Church's position is on the 10-year-old who was raped and got abortion or when a woman is at risk of bleeding out in pregnancy 
• Cynthia - Concern that women who give birth to a child from rape would have to co-parent with rapist 

Patrick takes on calls and emails asking about Popes prohibiting slavery, Mary's immaculate conception, the issue of Abortion and even hears from a caller about how a near death experience helped deepen his faith.

• Marie - follow up-Life institute adoption through rape website 
• Jonathan - If Pope able to stop a war, why didn't he also end slavery? 
• Patrick Answers email about rabbinic folk lore 
• Debbie - purgation of soul and spirit - what is the difference? 
• Patrick - if Mary is conceived without sin why does she need to be saved by Christ? 
• Tess - Heard about a man who had a vision he would go to hell and after became a pastor. does this really happen? 
• Email from Tim - Patrick Madrid debates Abortion 
• Loretta - I talked with a girl about having a baby even in rape and she responded in a good way. 
• Tom - Had a near death experience. it rooted me in my faith but often we don't share it to stay close to God and not seek prideful glory 

Patrick Answers Questions about: Where people can get married, the Catholic Churches teaching on the rapture, the nature of women being deacons, How to live a chaste life, and other curious questions about the faith.

• Email from Rachel – Thanks for inspiring me to pray the rosary. How can we raise our kids in this culture? 
• Mary - Id it okay for catholic and no non catholic to get married in a garden? 
• Cynthia - What does church teach on the rapture? 
• Miranda - Can women be a deacon? 
• Juan - I have same sex attraction, in courage and not confident that I can live a chaste life - can you give me advice? 
• Noah - If you aren't Catholic and you commit mortal sin are you able to go to heaven or have a chance to confess it? 
• Sandy - What does the church say about 'do not resuscitate' orders? 

Patrick answers emails and caller questions about faith, doctrine and dogma. He also breaks the news on the secret that keeps skinny people skinny. 

• Elizabeth - I have come back to the Church and learned to love God again 
• Tim – My wife has told our adult children they don’t have to go to Mass. What should I do? 
• Amy - Can I ask a priest to visit with a loved one who is Catholic but distant from the church and occasionally hostile towards it? 
• Dorothy - Can you recommend a book for niece who is married not in Church to help her to refocus on the Church 
• Raymond – Do you ever feel like you’re going through the motions in regards to your faith life? 
• Can Catholic faithful be elected to the Papacy? 
• Jan - We keep hearing about the right to abortion but women need to take responsibility for their actions and their choice to have sex 
• Is it a sin to chase away stray cats? 
• Greg – Where should I draw the line on my daily drinking? 
• Dave - What are your thoughts on Eugenio Scalfari’s interviews with Pope Francis? 

Patrick takes questions about doctrine and dogma, what to do if your child is dating a transgender person, and what’s the secret to stay skinny 

• Republican Josh Hawley accused of transphobia at Senate hearing  
• Patrick shares a scene from Ricky Gervais’s show “After Life” concerning humans being Angels on earth 
• Megan – I need a tooth implant; they are doing a bone graft with cadaver bone. Is that permitted by church? 
• Kyle - Should we lift our hands during the “our father” at mass? 
• Jacob – I’m a nurse. When my patients are transgender, I give them puberty blockers. I am conflicted, what should I do? 
• Joe - What is the difference between doctrine and dogma in the church? 
• William – Can I attend the reception of a wedding that is not in catholic church? 
• What's skinny people's big secret? They eat less, study finds. Big surprise. 
• Sandra - My child is dating a transgender person. What is my next step?