A caller asks, “If God knows everything, does it really matter if we pray?”

A caller asks, “If God knows everything, does it really matter if we pray?”

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Does It Matter If We Pray?

Win a 12-Day Pilgrimage with Fr. Rocky though 

John Henry - Is it true that there are Mormon 

Paul - Was the canon of scripture put together

Break 1

Maria - How much help should I give someone be

John - Are there no animals in heaven? Does th

Jacob - What is the rite of the confraternity 

Patrick takes calls that spin from curiosity about Mormon influence in “The Chosen” to questions on how Scripture fits into liturgy and when it’s right to stop helping a friend who keeps asking. Sometimes a moment is light, like a wish for fishing in heaven; sometimes it stirs with a listener’s return to faith through radio during grief. In the middle of it all, Patrick threads updates, sudden laughter, and sincere encouragement, never letting the hour drift into the predictable.

 
Win a 12-Day Pilgrimage with Fr. Rocky though Ireland, Scotland, and England! (01:06)
John Henry - Is it true that there are Mormon influences in the Chosen? (14:15)
Paul - Was the canon of scripture put together for the sake of the liturgy? (18:02)
Maria - How much help should I give someone before it is considered being taken advantage of? (27:24)
Bill - I am getting married. It is my second marriage after an annulment. We are not having Communion at our ceremony. How can I explain this to my family and put them at ease?
John - Are there no animals in heaven? Does that mean we can't go fishing in heaven? (41:33)
Jacob - What is the rite of the confraternity of the brown scapular? (45:02)

Patrick takes calls that spin from curiosity about Mormon influence in &ldquo;The Chosen&rdquo; to questions on how Scripture fits into liturgy and when it&rsquo;s right to stop helping a friend who keeps asking. Sometimes a moment is light, like a wish for fishing in heaven; sometimes it stirs with a listener&rsquo;s return to faith through radio during grief. In the middle of it all, Patrick threads updates, sudden laughter, and sincere encouragement, never letting the hour drift into the predictable.
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<ul>
<li>Win a 12-Day Pilgrimage with Fr. Rocky though Ireland, Scotland, and England! (01:06)</li>
<li>John Henry - Is it true that there are Mormon influences in the Chosen? (14:15)</li>
<li>Paul - Was the canon of scripture put together for the sake of the liturgy? (18:02)</li>
<li>Maria - How much help should I give someone before it is considered being taken advantage of? (27:24)</li>
<li>Bill - I am getting married. It is my second marriage after an annulment. We are not having Communion at our ceremony. How can I explain this to my family and put them at ease?</li>
<li>John - Are there no animals in heaven? Does that mean we can't go fishing in heaven? (41:33)</li>
<li>Jacob - What is the rite of the confraternity of the brown scapular? (45:02)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 12, 2026 - Hour 1

Jillian (email) - Is it common for offerings

Stewart - Are the confraternity of the brown s

Patrick from Highland, NY - Can you explain 

Monica (email) - What was the free on-line c

Bill (email) - Is there a protocol to when the

Lisa (email) - I work as a speech therapist an

Amber (email) - Are there different types of m

Tina - At mass they gave out a bracelet to mak

Email - Question about modesty

Patrick answers questions about brown scapular beliefs, Fatima, homebound ministry, and how to respond when a Mass feels more like a game show, blending sharp insights with his signature wit. Pilgrimage sweepstakes and doubled donations bring excitement and urgency, pushing Patrick's mission forward as callers open up, skeptics reflect, and laughter mixes with prayer.

 
Jillian (email) – Is it common for offerings to be left for the Blessed Mother at Mexican restaurants? (02:17)
Stewart - Are the confraternity of the brown scapular benefits legitimate? (05:14)
Patrick from Highland, NY – Can you explain the five promises Our Lady made at Fatima? (16:00)
Monica (email) – What was the free on-line course you recommended for Catholics at the " basic / beginners' level. (27:27)
Bill (email) - Is there a protocol to when the home bound minister receives the host from the priest? (30:31)
Lisa (email) - I work as a speech therapist and when I was in graduate school, I was assigned a client who was transitioning from a man to a woman. The goal of the sessions was to assist in altering his voice so that he sounded feminine. At the time I did not know the teachings of the church on this subject. I now feel I participated, if only for a short while, in a sinful situation. Is this something I should bring to confession now? (33:22)
Amber (email) - Are there different types of miracles taught in the Catholic faith or are these classifications made up? (39:14)
Tina - At mass they gave out a bracelet to make a wish for mothers. Is that ok? (41:54)
Email – Question about modesty (46:01)

Patrick answers questions about brown scapular beliefs, Fatima, homebound ministry, and how to respond when a Mass feels more like a game show, blending sharp insights with his signature wit. Pilgrimage sweepstakes and doubled donations bring excitement and urgency, pushing Patrick's mission forward as callers open up, skeptics reflect, and laughter mixes with prayer.
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<ul>
<li>Jillian (email) &ndash; Is it common for offerings to be left for the Blessed Mother at Mexican restaurants? (02:17)</li>
<li>Stewart - Are the confraternity of the brown scapular benefits legitimate? (05:14)</li>
<li>Patrick from Highland, NY &ndash; Can you explain the five promises Our Lady made at Fatima? (16:00)</li>
<li>Monica (email) &ndash; What was the free on-line course you recommended for Catholics at the " basic / beginners' level. (27:27)</li>
<li>Bill (email) - Is there a protocol to when the home bound minister receives the host from the priest? (30:31)</li>
<li>Lisa (email) - I work as a speech therapist and when I was in graduate school, I was assigned a client who was transitioning from a man to a woman. The goal of the sessions was to assist in altering his voice so that he sounded feminine. At the time I did not know the teachings of the church on this subject. I now feel I participated, if only for a short while, in a sinful situation. Is this something I should bring to confession now? (33:22)</li>
<li>Amber (email) - Are there different types of miracles taught in the Catholic faith or are these classifications made up? (39:14)</li>
<li>Tina - At mass they gave out a bracelet to make a wish for mothers. Is that ok? (41:54)</li>
<li>Email &ndash; Question about modesty (46:01)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 12, 2026 - Hour 2

Lisa - I am watching House of David. If Saul w

Don (email) - My question concerns whether to 

Rose - If you confess before dying, why do you

Syd - In the first reading of Acts, can you cl

Break

Katherine - Did Satan know Jesus was the sec

Matt (email) - Is the Tower of Babel to warn

Wes (email) - I always genuflect upon entering

Dolores (email) - Don just called about genufl

Kathy - Can you have a Harry Potter themed Fir

Jay - What does the sin of sloth really mean?

Patrick takes listeners on an energetic journey through faith questions and current events, answering with clarity as he tackles Saul’s rise and fall, the complexity behind “thou shalt not kill,” the nature of Purgatory, and the topic of praying for loved ones lost.

 
Lisa - I am watching House of David. If Saul was the Chosen One, how did he turn evil also how did David kill thousands of people in war? (01:11)
Don (email) - My question concerns whether to genuflect when you leave Mass. (06:31)
Rose - If you confess before dying, why do you still go to Purgatory? (15:27)
Syd - In the first reading of Acts, can you clarify what Jesus meant by His leaving would be to the Apostles' advantage? (20:10)
Katherine – Did Satan know Jesus was the second person of the Trinity? (27:24)
Matt (email) – Is the Tower of Babel to warn us about teaching English to those who don’t speak it already? (30:14)
Wes (email) - I always genuflect upon entering and exiting the inner part of the Church rather than at the pew. Is this ok? (32:08)
Dolores (email) - Don just called about genuflecting, and your response made me think about your position on bowing to the crucifix/priest during the procession. Couldn’t the same be said about genuflecting when leaving the pew? There is likely a difference or explanation, I’m just unclear on what it would be and appreciate your help clarifying. (32:49)
Kathy - Can you have a Harry Potter themed First Communion Party? (42:43)
Jay - What does the sin of sloth really mean? (46:05)

Patrick takes listeners on an energetic journey through faith questions and current events, answering with clarity as he tackles Saul&rsquo;s rise and fall, the complexity behind &ldquo;thou shalt not kill,&rdquo; the nature of Purgatory, and the topic of praying for loved ones lost.
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<ul>
<li>Lisa - I am watching House of David. If Saul was the Chosen One, how did he turn evil also how did David kill thousands of people in war? (01:11)</li>
<li>Don (email) - My question concerns whether to genuflect when you leave Mass. (06:31)</li>
<li>Rose - If you confess before dying, why do you still go to Purgatory? (15:27)</li>
<li>Syd - In the first reading of Acts, can you clarify what Jesus meant by His leaving would be to the Apostles' advantage? (20:10)</li>
<li>Katherine &ndash; Did Satan know Jesus was the second person of the Trinity? (27:24)</li>
<li>Matt (email) &ndash; Is the Tower of Babel to warn us about teaching English to those who don&rsquo;t speak it already? (30:14)</li>
<li>Wes (email) - I always genuflect upon entering and exiting the inner part of the Church rather than at the pew. Is this ok? (32:08)</li>
<li>Dolores (email) - Don just called about genuflecting, and your response made me think about your position on bowing to the crucifix/priest during the procession. Couldn&rsquo;t the same be said about genuflecting when leaving the pew? There is likely a difference or explanation, I&rsquo;m just unclear on what it would be and appreciate your help clarifying. (32:49)</li>
<li>Kathy - Can you have a Harry Potter themed First Communion Party? (42:43)</li>
<li>Jay - What does the sin of sloth really mean? (46:05)</li>
</ul>

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