The Patrick Madrid Show

Caller: Stephanie in CA asks why Ash Wednesday isn’t a holy day of obligation and why some people have “cheat days” during Lent. Patrick discusses the various ways of offering penance Caller: Kathy in NM went to confession and the priest was in a rush and didn’t say the words of absolution Caller: Rudy in […]

Sign up for Fr. Rocky’s Lenten lessons Caller: Chris in TX continues his call from the previous hour on confessing sins to a priest Soundbite: Fr. Rocky’s 4th Lenten lesson on the altar at Mass Caller: Lori in WI asks how to explain purgatory to someone Caller: Michelle in NJ asks why we pray to […]

Audio: Mom shares video of Bullied kid who talks about killing himself Caller: Mike in MN asks about being tempted to sin and knowing you can go to confession Caller: Anne in IL asks why so many Christians are in prison when we are taught not to sin Caller: Mel in CA asks why Jesus […]

Soundbite: Burger King is re-“molding” the image of its signature Whopper Caller: Mary in FL has been wearing a rosary around her neck for years as an expression of devotion, but a woman told her recently it’s not appropriate. She asks for clarification Caller: Devin in CA doesn’t believe there is enough evidence that Jesus […]

Caller: Marie in IL continues her call from the previous hour about her daughter who is same-sex attracted Caller: Judy in SC asks why Mary had to remain a virgin after she had Jesus Caller: Bill in WI asks Patrick advice on how to stay calm when talking to someone and feeling angry. Patrick explains […]

Patrick shares an experience he had on an airplane and discussed religious beliefs with the Muslim man next to him Soundbite: Ben Shapiro explains his perspective on who Jesus was to Joe Rogan Patrick offers the case for Christ he wishes Ben Shapiro would consider Caller: Dominick in NY asks if Jews or Muslims go […]

Listener email: Victoria was saddened to hear Patrick say that divorce is a sin because she is divorced and has gone to confession, although her situation was due to cheating and abuse. Patrick responds and assures her if the marriage involved abuse she had a right to leave the marriage and apologizes for causing her […]

Caller: Stacy in TX asks about explaining the Holy Trinity to her children Soundbite: a satirical bit on St. Patrick’s bad analogies for the trinity Caller: Keith in CA discusses the trinity and Jesus’ intellect with Patrick Caller: Todd in WI is going to be a foster parent and asks if it is wrong of […]

Fr. Mike gives a historical background of why the Church has a season of Lent Abstaining isn’t about discipline as much as it is about love Caller: Patricia in CT asks what else she can do during Lent other than prayer and fasting. Fr. Mike talks about almsgiving Caller: Linda in FL shares that she […]

Caller: Xavier in IL is asks how to tell his friend he doesn’t want to play the video game Dungeons and Dragons Caller: Maria in OR is pregnant so she can’t really fast during Lent. What are some other ideas? Fr. Mike and Kaylyn talk about turning their phones to grayscale Caller: Tommy in CA […]