The Patrick Madrid Show

Caller: Steve thinks that the change to the catechism was a timely distraction from the McCarrick scandals plaguing the church now Caller: Joe is frustrated. Isn’t the fact that the Pope’s statement is in the Catechism mean that it is doctrine? Caller: Dana thinks the Pope could have made this statement referring to other countries […]

Caller asks about her daughter and the obligation to go to mass on Sunday Listener email: Wilfred heard Patrick talk about how sin could affect following generations. He thinks he should’ve referred to Ezekiel 18 Caller: Carmen praises various shows on Relevant Radio for teaching the faith better than anyone else Caller: Joe had a […]

The Carr Fire destroyed Jerry Ogle’s home but in the ashes he finds a family heirloom, a diamond ring Man with pounds of pot didn’t use turn signal, police say. It was a $282,000 mistake If you want to be faithful in big things, be faithful in small things Backyard chickens killed by deadly Newcastle […]

Patrick answers Mark who called in the previous hour about discussing the Bible with protestants Caller: Marvin says becoming comfortable around the homeless or poor has to do with one’s religious maturity Caller: If Jesus died for all of us, why are the words at the consecration “my blood will be shed for many” Caller: […]

Caller: Bob asks about the institution of the Eucharist and debates with Patrick on when the bread turns into the body of Christ Listener email: Jill has an LDS friend who is interested in attending mass with her. Advice? Caller: Rebecca’s father suffered from depression and thought God hates him. He was starting to come […]

Saint Joseph Cafasso Caller: James is a catechist and needs help knowing how to accurately describe what Pope Francis’ announcement really requires of us Patrick explains the way the Church developed its doctrine in loans and usury Caller: David says leave justice to God’s hands. He agrees with Pope Francis Caller: Joe says that drug […]

Caller: Judah says the discussion today sounds more political than religious. He brings up slavery to the discussion Caller: Dana is upset Patrick said something about children born in poor inner cities to black mothers are likely to grow up around gangs and crime Recommended read: By Man Shall His Blood be Shed by Edward […]

Yesterday Pope Francis updated the Catechism of the Catholic Church regarding the death penalty.  It is now inadmissible The Catechism was also previously updated on issues of lying and masturbation Caller: Bruce disagrees with Pope Francis’ decision to forbid the death penalty. Where is justice? Caller: Matthew is interested in military spending in relation to […]

Caller: Sean wonders if the priest abuse scandals could be avoided if women were allowed to become priests Recommended read: Ordinatio Sacerdotalis Caller: Tim says the John Jay Report shows 9% of protestant pastors have committed sexual misconduct, and they are allowed to be married, compared to 2% of Catholic priestly scandals. Homosexuality at root. […]

Pope Francis declares the death penalty is never justified What is the balance between the magisterium and papal infallibility? Caller: Denise is concerned about the new youth minister at her parish. He used inappropriate language and suggested immoral things to the students Caller: Joseph is married and looking into becoming a deacon. He was told […]