Patrick dispels the modern myth that the indigenous cultures Christopher Columbus encountered in his explorations were an idyllic, slavery-free, racism-free, paradise.

Patrick dispels the modern myth that the indigenous cultures Christopher Columbus encountered in his explorations were an idyllic, slavery-free, racism-free, paradise.

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Christopher Columbus & Indigenous People

John (Email) - What is the Catholic Church Doc

Catherine - You mentioned NFP a few weeks ago

Break 

Patrick in NJ - I went to Confession and my si

Lucy - I think God can use our pets to teach u

Laurie - I would encourage women to see being 

Paulette - You were just talking about animals

Patrick and Cyrus remanence about Dolly Parton

Raul - Is the Angel of The Lord Jesus or just 

Patrick answers real questions from listeners, blending Catholic teaching with down-to-earth advice on everything from why animals suffer to whether pets might greet us in heaven. In quick exchanges, he weaves themes of faith, loss, generosity, and the tug between raising children and affording Catholic education; sometimes, the show jumps from tears to laughter over Pop-Tarts or the bittersweet warmth of Dolly Parton's memory. He doesn’t shrink from complexity, moving between phone calls, theology, and the quirks of daily life with a rhythm that’s both unpredictable and deeply human.

 
John (Email) - What is the Catholic Church Doctrine or teaching about why must animals, or in this case our beloved pet, be made to suffer? And, will God allow our Pets into heaven? (00:55)
Catherine - You mentioned NFP a few weeks ago. How can we be open to life while providing a Catholic education for our current children? (11:39)
Patrick in NJ - I went to Confession and my sin was omission. The priest told me giving money to the poor is the same as giving them cigarettes and alcohol. (19:19)
Lucy - I think God can use our pets to teach us faith and obedience. I think it is not that God allows animals to suffer, it is Him using animals to show us how to suffer and how to live. (25:39)
Laurie - I would encourage women to see being open to life as an inspiration from God. I am a mother of 7, and I have yet to hear someone wish they didn't have the number of kids they had. I hear more people wish they had more. (29:09)
Paulette - You were just talking about animals going to heaven. I thought your cat would be with you in heaven if you needed it to be. I heard this from a priest. (32:05)
Patrick and Cyrus remanence about Dolly Parton (37:43)
Raul - Is the Angel of The Lord Jesus or just interceding for people on earth? (47:34)

Patrick answers real questions from listeners, blending Catholic teaching with down-to-earth advice on everything from why animals suffer to whether pets might greet us in heaven. In quick exchanges, he weaves themes of faith, loss, generosity, and the tug between raising children and affording Catholic education; sometimes, the show jumps from tears to laughter over Pop-Tarts or the bittersweet warmth of Dolly Parton's memory. He doesn&rsquo;t shrink from complexity, moving between phone calls, theology, and the quirks of daily life with a rhythm that&rsquo;s both unpredictable and deeply human.
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<ul>
<li>John (Email) - What is the Catholic Church Doctrine or teaching about why must animals, or in this case our beloved pet, be made to suffer? And, will God allow our Pets into heaven? (00:55)</li>
<li>Catherine - You mentioned NFP a few weeks ago. How can we be open to life while providing a Catholic education for our current children? (11:39)</li>
<li>Patrick in NJ - I went to Confession and my sin was omission. The priest told me giving money to the poor is the same as giving them cigarettes and alcohol. (19:19)</li>
<li>Lucy - I think God can use our pets to teach us faith and obedience. I think it is not that God allows animals to suffer, it is Him using animals to show us how to suffer and how to live. (25:39)</li>
<li>Laurie - I would encourage women to see being open to life as an inspiration from God. I am a mother of 7, and I have yet to hear someone wish they didn't have the number of kids they had. I hear more people wish they had more. (29:09)</li>
<li>Paulette - You were just talking about animals going to heaven. I thought your cat would be with you in heaven if you needed it to be. I heard this from a priest. (32:05)</li>
<li>Patrick and Cyrus remanence about Dolly Parton (37:43)</li>
<li>Raul - Is the Angel of The Lord Jesus or just interceding for people on earth? (47:34)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 26, 2026 - Hour 1

Raul - Is venerating saints biblical?

Mary - I was reading a book on Dolly Parton

Johnny - I am listening to Cyrus glorify Dolly

Christian (email) - All this talk about Lindsa

Ann - Is wearing a Rosary sinful? 

Cindy - I lost my dog last year. I prayed that

Gloria - Our fantastic priest said he wants al

Pablo (email) - In light of the release of the

Sandy - I have negative thoughts that spin int

Patrick opens the phones to pressing questions from listeners, ranging from the biblical foundation of venerating saints and the meaning of adoration for children, to the thorny issue of honoring public figures whose values clash with Catholic teaching. He fields heartfelt stories about family, faith, loss, and the afterlife, tossing in advice on breaking anxious thought patterns and offering clarity on the difference between Greek mythology and Christianity for curious kids.

 
Raul – Is venerating saints biblical? (00:30)
Mary - I was reading a book on Dolly Parton. She was one of 13 who grew up extremely poor. Being very poor doesn't diminish the impact you could have on the world. (02:19)
Johnny - I am listening to Cyrus glorify Dolly Parton. What are your thoughts on her promoting pride month and gay people? She led people to continue on in her sin. Does God love those in hell? (03:28)
Christian (email) - All this talk about Lindsay Clancy has stirred up a question… (10:05)
Ann - Is wearing a Rosary sinful? (13:42)
Cindy - I lost my dog last year. I prayed that God would open the gates of heaven for my dog. I think God gave me a sign she was in heaven. My priest agrees. (20:48)
Gloria - Our fantastic priest said he wants all catechism kids to sit in a half hour of Adoration every other Wednesday and also go to a Mass. How does he expect kids to sit for half an hour quietly. (23:58)
Pablo (email) - In light of the release of the movie the Odyssey, how do I explain to my kids the difference between Ancient Greek religion (Zeus, Poseidon, Athena, etc.) and Christianity? (36:42)
Sandy - I have negative thoughts that spin into a conversation in my head. How can I stop this? (42:23)

Patrick opens the phones to pressing questions from listeners, ranging from the biblical foundation of venerating saints and the meaning of adoration for children, to the thorny issue of honoring public figures whose values clash with Catholic teaching. He fields heartfelt stories about family, faith, loss, and the afterlife, tossing in advice on breaking anxious thought patterns and offering clarity on the difference between Greek mythology and Christianity for curious kids.
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<ul>
<li>Raul &ndash; Is venerating saints biblical? (00:30)</li>
<li>Mary - I was reading a book on Dolly Parton. She was one of 13 who grew up extremely poor. Being very poor doesn't diminish the impact you could have on the world. (02:19)</li>
<li>Johnny - I am listening to Cyrus glorify Dolly Parton. What are your thoughts on her promoting pride month and gay people? She led people to continue on in her sin. Does God love those in hell? (03:28)</li>
<li>Christian (email) - All this talk about Lindsay Clancy has stirred up a question&hellip; (10:05)</li>
<li>Ann - Is wearing a Rosary sinful? (13:42)</li>
<li>Cindy - I lost my dog last year. I prayed that God would open the gates of heaven for my dog. I think God gave me a sign she was in heaven. My priest agrees. (20:48)</li>
<li>Gloria - Our fantastic priest said he wants all catechism kids to sit in a half hour of Adoration every other Wednesday and also go to a Mass. How does he expect kids to sit for half an hour quietly. (23:58)</li>
<li>Pablo (email) - In light of the release of the movie the Odyssey, how do I explain to my kids the difference between Ancient Greek religion (Zeus, Poseidon, Athena, etc.) and Christianity?&nbsp;(36:42)</li>
<li>Sandy - I have negative thoughts that spin into a conversation in my head. How can I stop this? (42:23)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 26, 2026 - Hour 2

James (email) - Is it prudent for a priest on 

Don - Concerning annulment, why can't the pers

Joyce - I know someone was married in the Chur

Mike - El Sayeed brought up circumcision as co

Audio: Sharia law survivor speaks 

Donna - What is the definition of sharia law

Jonathan - What are your thoughts on all the d

Robert - A Lutheran mom married a Catholic guy

Patrick answers questions about faith, from priests discerning their path outside ministry to the anxiety of waiting for annulments and the uncertain ground those situations create. He fields comparisons between canon law and Sharia, counters misconceptions, and addresses audience concerns on receiving sacraments while in irregular relationships. Voices of personal struggle and moral wrestling fill the hour, as Patrick threads theology and practical advice through every exchange.

 
James (email) - Is it prudent for a priest on leave awaiting Vatican dispensation to regularly spend public time with a woman he hopes to marry, even while insisting they will not pursue a romantic relationship until the dispensation is granted? (00:47)
Don - Concerning annulment, why can't the person who is not in offense be freed from the marriage when being cheated on or walked out on? (13:01)
Joyce - I know someone was married in the Church, divorced, and is now seeking an annulment. She got married a second time in a Baptist church before the annulment went through. (18:58)
Mike - El Sayeed brought up circumcision as compared to transgender mutilation, and canon law versus surreal law. (29:21)
Audio: Sharia law survivor speaks out –https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2086490550060909009?s=20 (36:43)
Donna – What is the definition of sharia law? (39:04)
Jonathan - What are your thoughts on all the divorce and remarriages happening in regard to Amoris Laetitia written by Pope Francis. (41:31)
Robert - A Lutheran mom married a Catholic guy but in Lutheran Church with a minister. (47:41)

Patrick answers questions about faith, from priests discerning their path outside ministry to the anxiety of waiting for annulments and the uncertain ground those situations create. He fields comparisons between canon law and Sharia, counters misconceptions, and addresses audience concerns on receiving sacraments while in irregular relationships. Voices of personal struggle and moral wrestling fill the hour, as Patrick threads theology and practical advice through every exchange.
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<ul>
<li>James (email) - Is it prudent for a priest on leave awaiting Vatican dispensation to regularly spend public time with a woman he hopes to marry, even while insisting they will not pursue a romantic relationship until the dispensation is granted? (00:47)</li>
<li>Don - Concerning annulment, why can't the person who is not in offense be freed from the marriage when being cheated on or walked out on? (13:01)</li>
<li>Joyce - I know someone was married in the Church, divorced, and is now seeking an annulment. She got married a second time in a Baptist church before the annulment went through. (18:58)</li>
<li>Mike - El Sayeed brought up circumcision as compared to transgender mutilation, and canon law versus surreal law. (29:21)</li>
<li>Audio: Sharia law survivor speaks out &ndash;<a href="https://links.us1.defend.egress.com/Warning?crId=6a7a18f2092856e2305cc0f8&amp;Domain=relevantradio.com&amp;Threat=eNpzrShJLcpLzAEADmkDRA%3D%3D&amp;Lang=en&amp;@OriginalLink=x.com&amp;Base64Url=eNrLKCkpKLbS16_QS87P1Xctykz2cUksTc_QLy5JLCkt1jcysDAzsTQwNTUwMDOwBEIDS_tiWyMDABItEMM%3D">https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2086490550060909009?s=20</a> (36:43)</li>
<li>Donna &ndash; What is the definition of sharia law? (39:04)</li>
<li>Jonathan - What are your thoughts on all the divorce and remarriages happening in regard to Amoris Laetitia written by Pope Francis. (41:31)</li>
<li>Robert - A Lutheran mom married a Catholic guy but in Lutheran Church with a minister. (47:41)</li>
</ul>

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