The Patrick Madrid Show

How much sin is initiated by us vs the devil?

• Patrick shares the results of a recent pew poll of American Catholics that shockingly reveals that over 2/3 of those polled think it’s fine for Joe Biden and other pro-abortion pro-gender ideology, and pro-same-sex marriage politicians should be able to receive Holy Communion. Then he does a Mexican hat dance on this sad commentary on contemporary Catholicism.
• Tom – I don’t think they should withhold communion but should make a statement before Mass for people in mortal sin not to receive communion.
• Sarah – We are speaking about receiving Jesus, not getting a cookie for good behavior.
• Alex – Could you elaborate on the Church’s stance on scandal?
• Patrick answers the question: How is this different then when Jesus gave Judas Holy Communion at the Last Supper?
• Dave – Only 20% to 25% of Catholics go to Mass.
• Leslie – What if my kids turned their backs on me because of my beliefs?

• Mike – In one Gospel account it seems like Judas took the morsel and left. Is that correct?
• Theresa – Giving pro-choice politicians communion confuses people to make it look like abortion is ok
• Patrick talks about “Weaponizing” the Eucharist
• Robert – People are open to this because they don’t believe in the real presence
• Joyce – Aren’t there a lot of people like Judas in that they don’t trust God to keep them healthy?
• Tina – Watched your debate with Christopher Hawkins and found it very helpful with the atheist debate
• Betty Anne – If God is so forgiving, why did he say it was better if Judas had never been born?
• Beth – I had an abortion when I was younger and explained how wrong it was. Kids today don’t think anything of abortion. They don’t take it seriously.
• Janet – Agrees that Biden should not receive Communion. Also, trying to understand when the prayer says “heaven and earth shall pass away.”
• Carlos – I am a high school teacher and find it hard to stand up for the teachings of the Faith but appreciate your encouragement on this topic of Communion
• Carolyn – Shouldn’t we be welcoming people home for Easter?

• Dan – Question about how Matthew 26:29, “Wont drink of the cup again”, contradicts John 19:30
• Gary – In John 6. Some people left after the bread of life discourse. Why did some of the people stay? What did they think?
• Joseph – Question on MT 24 and Jesus’ discourse in the end times.
• Patrick answers an email question about who can be a Godparent
• Louis – Could you please recommend a book on Eucharistic miracles and incorruptibles?
• Kristen – What type of Bible should I get?
• Tina – I am in RCIA and coming into the Church and have a question about confession
• Bill – Wouldn’t it have made Jesus more human to have had brothers and sisters?
• Rosalinda – How do I explain to first communion students, why did Jesus die?

Caller Lori used IVF when she was a lukewarm Catholic.  Her daughter’s beauty and love of God has brought her back to practicing the faith. God can bring good out of sin.