The Patrick Madrid Show

Special Guest Host: Fr. Matthew Spencer

• Jody – Why do some parishes say the Apostles Creed and others say the Nicene Creed?
• Patricia – I am having trouble confessing certain sins and it is so painful. Please help!
• Gwen – What’s so special about St. Benedict?
• Dawn – I lost my daughter when she was 31, just a couple of months ago, and am struggling to know the state of her soul and where she is. Can you help me?
• Barbara – Domestic violence as it pertains to the tragedy in Waukesha.
• Marie – I let a poor man park in my driveway and he started making advances to me. Was I being too nice? He touched me inappropriately and I am afraid of him. What should I do?
• Margaret – Gossip is one of my continual sins. Is this a mortal sin?
• Alex – Is there a rosary to St. Joseph?

Special Guest Host: Fr. Matthew Spencer

• Israel Unveils Remains of Ancient Greek Fortress, Could Shed Light on ‘Hannukah’
• Pauline – Question about discernment of spirits.
• Lucia – Is it ok for a priest to use white wine at the consecration?
• The best diets are simple diets, much like the spiritual life.
• Judy – My god-daughter was talking about her use of IVF. How do I confront her about this?
• Matt – I am trying to preach the truth about something and I’m trying to avoid scrupulosity. What should I do?
• Lilia – I recently visited a small town and witnessed a Mass that was said by a deacon and am concerned that the Mass was not valid. What do you think?
• Al – Affirming your comment on frequent use of the sacraments to overcome temptation.
• Denise – Concerned about a priest who was married. Looked him up and found a site for a rent-a-priest. Very concerning.

Special Guest Host: Fr. Matthew Spencer

• What do we do when something horrible happens? How should we react?
• Gerilyn – If a priest leaves the priesthood, can he still be Catholic?
• Octopuses, crabs and lobsters to be recognized as sentient beings under UK law following LSE report findings
• Anna – Verse in Matthew about Jesus’ ‘brothers and sisters.’ Were these spiritual brothers and sisters?
• Bernadette – I am searching for a spiritual director and having a difficult time finding one. Is there something else I should be doing?
• Linda – Can you explain the difference between laying your life down and being in an abusive relationship?

Special Guest Host: Fr. Matthew Spencer

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  Theresa – Mark 14:25 ‘I shall not drink until…’ I thought he was given wine when he was on the cross. What’s up with this verse?

• Ronny – ‘Once you’re a priest, always a priest.’ Is this true?
• Maria – I sometimes ask for spiritual direction on the confessional. Is this ok?
• Cara – Can we pray binding prayers for our children?
• Lucy – If we have already gone to Mass and then listen to Mass on the radio or watch it on TV, can we still offer that Mass for some specific intentions?
• Mary – Comment on a priest who asked questions in the confessional. It was a good thing because there were sins I was committing that I didn’t realize I was doing?
• Dominic – Can I receive Communion if I am divorced and was not given a decree of nullity?
• Vince – I was concerned to find out that my confession might be recorded on my cell phone. Should we keep our phones off? Should the priest tell the penitent to turn their phone off to not break the seal of confession?
• Joseph – What is the function deliverance?

Special Guest Host: Fr. Matthew Spencer

• Kim – If you were married, divorced, did not receive a decree of nullity, then your ex passes away, what do you do?
• Steve – What prayers should you pray for people when you say you will pray for them?
• Pat – Can you explain the sin against the Holy Spirit?
• Katie – Is it okay to forgive and not forget?
• Dennis – If God is all knowing, how do we reconcile the idea that God knows what path we choose before He creates us?
• Jill – Comment on past confessions: 20 years ago my son committed suicide and I went to confession for anger and I have not been back in because of that experience.
• Cash scattered across a Southern California freeway sent drivers into a frenzy
• Olga – How do I better communicate better with my husband and other family members who do not go to confession.
• Daniel – Question about professional and career changes. I just left my old job for a new job but they want me back at my old job and are offering me significantly more money. Am I breaking my word at the new job if I go back to the old employer?

• Sergeant Roy, Vietnam Marine – I am making Patrick and Cyrus honorary marines for their service to God and country
• Deacon Lyle – I am stationed at Camp Pendleton in California. Thank you to Patrick and Relevant radio for your ministry to the military!
• Nathan – How do I break it to my girlfriend that I am wanting to enter seminary.
• Shar – I teach Religious Education to first graders and one of the girls said she could marry a girl. I said no she couldn’t and she insisted. Should I bring this up to her father?
• George – Can you recommend a good book about the Templars and the freemasons?
• Katie – My son is applying for scholarships. Is it ok to apply for a scholarship from the freemasons?
• Rose – What level of concern should we have for kids between 5 and 11 being vaccinated in light of the deaths that have resulted from the vaccine.
• Celi – I married a non-Catholic in the Catholic Church. Is this marriage valid?
• Margaret – My adult daughter is interested in wearing the brown scapular but one of the requirements is chastity. What does this mean for her since she was recently married?
• Judy – Why were even the children killed when the Israelites entered the promised land?
• Theresa – Will my grandfather’s participation in the freemasons have an effect on his future generations?

• Portugal Makes It Illegal for Your Boss to Text You After Work
• If you use Venmo, PayPal or other payment apps, new tax rule change may affect you
• Mike – Can you clarify the Church’s teaching on Mary’s preservation from actual sin? How do we reconcile that with Mary’s free will?
• Barbara – Why would the Father send the Son who he loves so much to suffer for us? Why wouldn’t he come down to suffer himself?
• Catherine – Is there a spiritual explanation for how our bodies react to danger?
• Sam – The Bible says: ‘The prayer of a righteous man is powerful.’ Who is considered a righteous man?
• Lauri – My 9-year-old is facing peer pressure over vaccination status at school. Where do we cross the line between withholding information and lying?
• San Francisco Announces 5-Year-Olds Will Need Vaccine To Enter Restaurants

• Vermont is now 1st state to require access to condoms in all middle and high schools
• Kent – Where did they get ‘For thine is the Kingdom…’ Is this part of the Our Father?
• Saul – Was the first Mass before or after the crucifixion? How has the Mass evolved since then?
• A severe blast of polar cold is preparing to drop anomalously-far south and engulf the entire United States–from coast to coast
• Tom – The Apostle’s Creed says ‘He rose again.’ What is the meaning of this?
• John – How many times has papal infallibility been invoked and when was the last time?
• Satellite images appear to show mock-up US warships in China desert
• Scientist admits to fabricating steel-strength results for US Navy subs for over 30 years: Took ‘shortcuts’ because she thought safety test criteria was ‘stupid’
• Joshua – I’m living with a woman 20 years younger than me who was living in her car. I invited her to live with me but am now feeling guilty about it. What should I do?

• Tim – How can we rise above the deluge of evil we are facing these days?
• Prof placed on leave after saying sexual attraction to kids not always immoral (we first reported on this story in yesterday’s show)
• Nancy – When God relents and allows divorce to Moses, what kind of a message does that send us?
• Jason – What is the best translation for the Church fathers?
• Angeline – My father passed away in his sleep and we were happy because he was wearing the brown scapular but still concerned about purgatory time
• Joan – What advice do you have for giving to charities?
• Anita – Can you elaborate on the annulment process.
• Diana – Regarding the call from Tim. The Surrender prayer helps me so much.

• CNN Analyst Presses Pete Buttigieg On His Plan To ‘Deconstruct Racism’ Built In Roadways
• Director Of National Intelligence Avril Haines Suggests There Be Might An Extraterrestrial Explanation For UFOs
• Brian – Comment on racist roadways. How about abortion clinics? Always built close to African American communities.
• University of Maryland Creates New Racial Category: ‘Students Of Color Minus Asian’
• Phillip – Comment on roadways – I do know of one example of why a roadway was intentionally built to harm a group of people of color
• Deacon Martin – Roads were built when I was growing up to separate whites form black people
• Peggy – Daughter in law’s brother has a live-in boyfriend and now they got ‘married.’ How should I deal with this at Thanksgiving?
• Jeanine – My son is thinking about applying to Christendom College. What is your experience with them?
• Peg – What is your definition of culpable ignorance?
• Georgia – Mayor Daily was a democrat. The Deacon failed to mention this. This mayor built those racist roadways in Chicago and ruled with an iron fist.
• Jen  – My mom has been following a man named John Leary. What do you know about him?
• Savanah – When I am making a prayer intention during the rosary, when do I mention it?
• Frank – Question about ex-Cathedra statements. How often and when was the last time one of these statements was made?