A video of a protest disrupting a church service left one caller from Minnesota wondering what a Catholic should do if it happened at Mass, especially with kids in the pew.

On The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick Madrid didn’t pretend it’s an easy scenario. He called the protesters what they are: “They’re bullies.” And while Christians are called to peace, peace doesn’t mean passivity when a sacred liturgy is being interrupted or families feel threatened. Patrick pointed first to preparation: trained ushers, parish security, and clear instructions from the pastor so that, if something erupts, the response is immediate and orderly. The disruptors should be removed and the issue should be taken outside.

At the same time, Patrick acknowledged a father’s instinct to protect. “We want peace. We don’t want altercation. We’re there for the Lord. We’re there to worship.” But if the situation turns dangerous, the duty to safeguard your wife and children is real, and prudence matters in the moment.

His bottom line was simple: lawful protest belongs outside, not inside the Mass. “You can protest all you want. Do it legally, though. And don’t put other people in situations of jeopardy where… things escalate.”

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A video of a protest disrupting a church service left one caller from Minnesota wondering what a Catholic should do if it happened at Mass, especially with kids in the pew.
On The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick Madrid didn&rsquo;t pretend it&rsquo;s an easy scenario. He called the protesters what they are: &ldquo;They&rsquo;re bullies.&rdquo; And while Christians are called to peace, peace doesn&rsquo;t mean passivity when a sacred liturgy is being interrupted or families feel threatened. Patrick pointed first to preparation: trained ushers, parish security, and clear instructions from the pastor so that, if something erupts, the response is immediate and orderly. The disruptors should be removed and the issue should be taken outside.
At the same time, Patrick acknowledged a father&rsquo;s instinct to protect. &ldquo;We want peace. We don&rsquo;t want altercation. We&rsquo;re there for the Lord. We&rsquo;re there to worship.&rdquo; But if the situation turns dangerous, the duty to safeguard your wife and children is real, and prudence matters in the moment.
His bottom line was simple: lawful protest belongs outside, not inside the Mass. &ldquo;You can protest all you want. Do it legally, though. And don&rsquo;t put other people in situations of jeopardy where&hellip; things escalate.&rdquo;
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When Protesters Disrupt Mass: Peace, Prudence, and Protecting Your Family (The Patrick Madrid Show)

Timmerie shared a note from a young man who was struggling with an "LGBTQ  identity". He wrote that he had attended several talks that tackled the issue he was dealing with, but before hearing Timmerie, he felt like the speakers espoused hatred for people like him, as if no one understood “the struggle that persists every day.” But when he later heard Timmerie speak on the same topic, he said he “genuinely felt love emitted from the message,” and it renewed his courage to keep pursuing the truth.

That contrast matters. When someone is wrestling with identity, shame, or temptation, a Catholic response can’t be either soft-pedaling or scorched earth. Timmerie put it plainly: “We tell the truth with love.” She explained that people are not projects, debate trophies, or political wins.

"We’re about winning people, not an argument."

She even recalled a campus debate where she “dropped the arguments” and asked a hardened opponent a human question: “Can you tell me about your daughter?” In that moment, the temperature changed, and so did the conversation.

The same posture is needed when someone says, “I’m just not happy being a girl.” Sometimes the first move is listening, then gently pointing them toward real help, real relationships, and the healing Christ offers, especially in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

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Timmerie shared a note from a young man who was struggling with an "LGBTQ&nbsp; identity". He wrote that he had attended several talks that tackled the issue he was dealing with, but before hearing Timmerie, he felt like the speakers espoused hatred for people like him, as if no one understood &ldquo;the struggle that persists every day.&rdquo; But when he later heard Timmerie speak on the same topic, he said he &ldquo;genuinely felt love emitted from the message,&rdquo; and it renewed his courage to keep pursuing the truth.
That contrast matters. When someone is wrestling with identity, shame, or temptation, a Catholic response can&rsquo;t be either soft-pedaling or scorched earth. Timmerie put it plainly: &ldquo;We tell the truth with love.&rdquo; She explained that people are not projects, debate trophies, or political wins.
"We&rsquo;re about winning people, not an argument."
She even recalled a campus debate where she &ldquo;dropped the arguments&rdquo; and asked a hardened opponent a human question: &ldquo;Can you tell me about your daughter?&rdquo; In that moment, the temperature changed, and so did the conversation.
The same posture is needed when someone says, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m just not happy being a girl.&rdquo; Sometimes the first move is listening, then gently pointing them toward real help, real relationships, and the healing Christ offers, especially in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
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Tell the Truth With Love, Not Hate (Trending with Timmerie)

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Marriage and fatherhood don’t come with an instruction manual, but they do come with a mission: lead your family closer to Our Lord Jesus Christ. On Morning Air, John Morales welcomed Catholic apologist Cameron Riecker to talk about the “real spiritual pressure” on families, and what men can do to stay steady.

After reviewing nearly a thousand surveys from young men, Riecker said one struggle dwarfs the rest: “About 85% of those surveys, men say their number one issue is lust.” He warned that so-called private sins don’t stay private. “This is the battle for masculinity,” he said, and for husbands and fathers, “it’s got to start with chastity.”

Riecker also pointed to the spiritual weight of a father’s witness, noting that he had seen research suggesting a father’s faithfulness strongly shapes whether children remain faithful. His takeaway was blunt: “The father determines the creed of the family.”

But he didn’t leave listeners discouraged. He insisted this fight is winnable, especially when men are willing to show up, seek help, and build accountability. And when life gets exhausting and distractions multiply, he urged men to reframe the struggle as a place where God strengthens virtue.

His practical counsel was clear: make room for mental prayer, pray the Rosary, and stay especially close to St. Joseph. Joseph is the quiet protector who acts promptly, obeys God, and teaches sacrificial love.

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Marriage and fatherhood don&rsquo;t come with an instruction manual, but they do come with a mission: lead your family closer to Our Lord Jesus Christ. On Morning Air, John Morales welcomed Catholic apologist Cameron Riecker to talk about the &ldquo;real spiritual pressure&rdquo; on families, and what men can do to stay steady.
After reviewing nearly a thousand surveys from young men, Riecker said one struggle dwarfs the rest: &ldquo;About 85% of those surveys, men say their number one issue is lust.&rdquo; He warned that so-called private sins don&rsquo;t stay private. &ldquo;This is the battle for masculinity,&rdquo; he said, and for husbands and fathers, &ldquo;it&rsquo;s got to start with chastity.&rdquo;
Riecker also pointed to the spiritual weight of a father&rsquo;s witness, noting that he had seen research suggesting a father&rsquo;s faithfulness strongly shapes whether children remain faithful. His takeaway was blunt: &ldquo;The father determines the creed of the family.&rdquo;
But he didn&rsquo;t leave listeners discouraged. He insisted this fight is winnable, especially when men are willing to show up, seek help, and build accountability. And when life gets exhausting and distractions multiply, he urged men to reframe the struggle as a place where God strengthens virtue.
His practical counsel was clear: make room for mental prayer, pray the Rosary, and stay especially close to St. Joseph. Joseph is the quiet protector who acts promptly, obeys God, and teaches sacrificial love.
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The Battle for the Family Starts in the Heart (Morning Air)

At every Mass we hear St. John the Baptist’s words: “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.” Fr. Richard Simon says that line reaches back to one of Scripture’s most mysterious scenes: Abraham leading Isaac up Mount Moriah.

Isaac asks the haunting question: “Father, we have fire and we have wood, but where is the lamb of sacrifice?” Abraham answers with a promise that echoes through salvation history: “God will provide, my son.” Isaac is bound, laid upon the wood, and Abraham lifts the knife—until an angel stops his hand. A ram appears, and the immediate sacrifice is offered. But, as Fr. Simon notes, a ram is not a lamb.

Centuries later, John the Baptist points to Jesus and announces, “God has provided the lamb.” The “binding of Isaac” was not canceled, Fr. Simon says. It was postponed. On the Cross, the Father gives His only-begotten Son, and Mary, who had but one child, stands at the foot of the Cross and consents in sorrow, never replacing Christ’s saving work, but cooperating in the way God willed for her.

So the next time you hear, “Behold the Lamb of God,” remember Abraham’s promise fulfilled, and thank God for the Lamb.

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At every Mass we hear St. John the Baptist&rsquo;s words: &ldquo;Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.&rdquo; Fr. Richard Simon says that line reaches back to one of Scripture&rsquo;s most mysterious scenes: Abraham leading Isaac up Mount Moriah.
Isaac asks the haunting question: &ldquo;Father, we have fire and we have wood, but where is the lamb of sacrifice?&rdquo; Abraham answers with a promise that echoes through salvation history: &ldquo;God will provide, my son.&rdquo; Isaac is bound, laid upon the wood, and Abraham lifts the knife&mdash;until an angel stops his hand. A ram appears, and the immediate sacrifice is offered. But, as Fr. Simon notes, a ram is not a lamb.
Centuries later, John the Baptist points to Jesus and announces, &ldquo;God has provided the lamb.&rdquo; The &ldquo;binding of Isaac&rdquo; was not canceled, Fr. Simon says. It was postponed. On the Cross, the Father gives His only-begotten Son, and Mary, who had but one child, stands at the foot of the Cross and consents in sorrow, never replacing Christ&rsquo;s saving work, but cooperating in the way God willed for her.
So the next time you hear, &ldquo;Behold the Lamb of God,&rdquo; remember Abraham&rsquo;s promise fulfilled, and thank God for the Lamb.
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