Caller Veronica in CA asks what she can say to defend the Blessed Virgin Mary when her Protestant brother-in-law defames her as “no one special” and attacks her Catholic beliefs about Mary.

Patrick gives a Biblical apologetics lesson on how to counter such arguments effectively. 

Caller Veronica in CA asks what she can say to defend the Blessed Virgin Mary when her Protestant brother-in-law defames her as “no one special” and attacks her Catholic beliefs about Mary.
Patrick gives a Biblical apologetics lesson on how to counter such arguments effectively.

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How Can I Defend My Catholic Beliefs About Mary?

Christine (email) - Does the church clean the 

Paul (email) - Can the ordinary Mass be in Eng

Saul (email) - Why does God allow people to 

Yollie - Is praying in tongues from the Holy S

Break 1

Email - My fiancee (19F) and I (22M) were mar

Jim (email) - Letter from management - Keep 

Madeline (email) - Today's reading from Acts 1

Barbara - My elderly mother brought the Euchar

Patrick opens the hour with prayer, launching day three of the pledge drive and inviting everyone to come together for a common $3 million goal. He fields raw, honest listener questions about Mass language, Eucharistic practices, temptation, and raising teens in the faith, blending stories, Catholic teaching, and even a listener’s homegrown song. Unscripted moments, laughter, and global gratitude tumble through the conversation as Patrick balances spiritual answers with urgent real-time fundraising.

 
Christine (email) - Does the church clean the cloth that is used to wipe the rim of the chalice in a special way if there is wine on it? (01:37)
Paul (email) - Can the ordinary Mass be in English and Latin? Why can't the Mass be celebrated this way? ((04:11)
Saul (email) – Why does God allow people to controlled by their lust? (05:19)
Yollie - Is praying in tongues from the Holy Spirit? I thought people were doing this but aren’t you supposed to understand what they are saying? (14:32)
Email - My fiancée (19F) and I (22M) were married in a civil ceremony performed by a ‘minister’ ordained under Universal Life Church that obviously lacked canonical form in a complicated affair that was the result of a lot of very difficult circumstances. This not-very-legitimate marriage was legally annulled after 65 days, as we both were not prepared for the reality of legal marriage. She is and was Catholic, I am in OCIA. It is my understanding that when a marriage is performed without proper form, the Catholic Church says no marriage occurred, and so we both should be free to move forward with matrimony in the Church. Do we need to mention our previously annulled marriage to move forward, or is it considered non-existent and therefore irrelevant to the discussion? (28:16)
Kelly (email) - I have a freshman daughter at a Catholic high school, and I recently learned that her sports team had a sleepover where alcohol and edibles (marijuana) were present and consumed. Should I let the coach know?
Jim (email) - Letter from management – Keep Going! (41:33)
Madeline (email) - Today's reading from Acts 17 says, "The God who made the world and all that is in it, the Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in sanctuaries made by human hands." This sounds to me like Jesus isn't present in the Tabernacle! What am I missing here? (42:45)
Barbara - My elderly mother brought the Eucharist home from Church. What should I do? (47:14)

Patrick opens the hour with prayer, launching day three of the pledge drive and inviting everyone to come together for a common $3 million goal. He fields raw, honest listener questions about Mass language, Eucharistic practices, temptation, and raising teens in the faith, blending stories, Catholic teaching, and even a listener&rsquo;s homegrown song. Unscripted moments, laughter, and global gratitude tumble through the conversation as Patrick balances spiritual answers with urgent real-time fundraising.
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<ul>
<li>Christine (email) - Does the church clean the cloth that is used to wipe the rim of the chalice in a special way if there is wine on it? (01:37)</li>
<li>Paul (email) - Can the ordinary Mass be in English and Latin? Why can't the Mass be celebrated this way? ((04:11)</li>
<li>Saul (email) &ndash; Why does God allow people to controlled by their lust? (05:19)</li>
<li>Yollie - Is praying in tongues from the Holy Spirit? I thought people were doing this but aren&rsquo;t you supposed to understand what they are saying? (14:32)</li>
<li>Email - My fianc&eacute;e (19F) and I (22M) were married in a civil ceremony performed by a &lsquo;minister&rsquo; ordained under&nbsp;Universal Life Church that obviously lacked&nbsp;canonical form in a complicated affair that was the result of a lot of very difficult circumstances. This not-very-legitimate&nbsp;marriage was legally annulled after 65 days, as we both were not prepared for the reality of legal marriage. She is and was Catholic, I am in OCIA. It is my understanding that when a marriage is performed without proper form, the Catholic Church says no marriage occurred, and so we both should be free to move forward with matrimony in the Church. Do we need to mention our previously annulled marriage to move forward, or is it considered non-existent and therefore irrelevant to the discussion? (28:16)</li>
<li>Kelly (email) - I have a freshman daughter at a Catholic high school, and I recently learned that her sports team had a sleepover where alcohol and edibles (marijuana) were present and consumed. Should I let the coach know?</li>
<li>Jim (email) - Letter from management &ndash; Keep Going! (41:33)</li>
<li>Madeline (email) - Today's reading from Acts 17 says, "The God who made the world and all that is in it, the Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in sanctuaries made by human hands." This sounds to me like Jesus isn't present in the Tabernacle! What am I missing here? (42:45)</li>
<li>Barbara - My elderly mother brought the Eucharist home from Church. What should I do? (47:14)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 13, 2026 - Hour 1

Henry - Is suffering a perfect gift to God? Ho

Elly - What does it mean to carry the cross in

Debbie - If Lutherans don't agree with us, w

David (email) - Do animals/pets go to heaven?

Mac (email) - I am a teacher at an all-boys Ca

Monica (email) - What is the on-line Catholic 

Mary (email) - I need help showing my friend

Angela (email) - Is it a requirement to bow be

Laura (email) - Was it okay to write a lette

Patrick opens the hour with prayer and jumps into real questions from callers—faith, the reality of suffering, how Catholic teaching responds to life’s messiness. Listeners raise everything from why Jesus chose the cross to whether animals can be in heaven; Patrick patiently explains, connects, and sometimes surprises with his clarity.

 
Henry - Is suffering a perfect gift to God? How should I understand this? (01:11)
Elly - What does it mean to carry the cross in our own lives? (07:31)
Debbie - If Lutherans don’t agree with us, why are their churches named after saints? (14:01)
David (email) - Do animals/pets go to heaven? (21:04)
Mac (email) - I am a teacher at an all-boys Catholic Highschool. I am aware of an instance whereby there was a desecration of the Holy Eucharist. It was in a Catholic high school that has secularized leanings. Is there a formal process to notify the "Church"? If so, what is likely to happen? Might there be an inquiry?  (27:33)
Monica (email) - What is the on-line Catholic Faith course for beginners? (30:54)
Mary (email) – I need help showing my friend see how Scripture and Tradition work together. (37:51)
Angela (email) - Is it a requirement to bow before receiving Communion? (43:27)
Elisabeth (email) - I have decided to offer my fasting today and tomorrow for the success of your pledge drive.
Laura (email) – Was it okay to write a letter to Mother Mary and to leave it at a shrine? (48:16)

Patrick opens the hour with prayer and jumps into real questions from callers&mdash;faith, the reality of suffering, how Catholic teaching responds to life&rsquo;s messiness. Listeners raise everything from why Jesus chose the cross to whether animals can be in heaven; Patrick patiently explains, connects, and sometimes surprises with his clarity.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Henry - Is suffering a perfect gift to God? How should I understand this? (01:11)</li>
<li>Elly - What does it mean to carry the cross in our own lives? (07:31)</li>
<li>Debbie - If Lutherans don&rsquo;t agree with us, why are their churches named after saints? (14:01)</li>
<li>David (email) - Do animals/pets go to heaven? (21:04)</li>
<li>Mac (email) - I am a teacher at an all-boys Catholic Highschool. I am aware of an instance whereby there was a desecration of the Holy Eucharist. It was in a Catholic high school that has secularized leanings. Is there a formal process to notify the "Church"? If so, what is likely to happen? Might there be an inquiry? &nbsp;(27:33)</li>
<li>Monica (email) - What is the on-line Catholic Faith course for beginners? (30:54)</li>
<li>Mary (email) &ndash; I need help showing my friend see how Scripture and Tradition work together. (37:51)</li>
<li>Angela (email) - Is it a requirement to bow before receiving Communion? (43:27)</li>
<li>Elisabeth (email) - I have decided to offer my fasting today and tomorrow for the success of your pledge drive.</li>
<li>Laura (email) &ndash; Was it okay to write a letter to Mother Mary and to leave it at a shrine? (48:16)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 13, 2026 - Hour 2

Danny - Someone told me that we should only fo

Susan - If the entire Bible is a myth, what sh

Break 

Todd - With our 1st grandchild on the way, o

Sarah - Maybe the daughter-in-law went through

Anna - I noticed that the kids who were not al

Patrick welcomes listeners as he responds in real time to questions about faith, Catholic tradition, and daily family struggles, moving from the nuance of pronunciations to the rawness of spiritual doubt. He fields heartfelt stories, explores the roots of religious commandments, and reacts to the friction caused by new cultural rules young parents set for grandparents, blending practical insight with empathy. In the midst of genuine calls for help and hope, Patrick weaves gratitude for supporters and highlights moments where radio truly changes lives.

 
Danny - Someone told me that we should only follow two of the 10 Commandments. (03:38)
Susan - If the entire Bible is a myth, what should I do? (13:59)
Todd – With our 1st grandchild on the way, our son and daughter-in-law set us a list of boundaries for the baby. How should we react? (28:15)
Sarah - Maybe the daughter-in-law went through something terrible, and this is her way of protecting her baby. My mom was very cautious of people kissing and hugging us. (42:26))
Anna - I noticed that the kids who were not allowed to touch anything got sick the most. (45:55)

Patrick welcomes listeners as he responds in real time to questions about faith, Catholic tradition, and daily family struggles, moving from the nuance of pronunciations to the rawness of spiritual doubt. He fields heartfelt stories, explores the roots of religious commandments, and reacts to the friction caused by new cultural rules young parents set for grandparents, blending practical insight with empathy. In the midst of genuine calls for help and hope, Patrick weaves gratitude for supporters and highlights moments where radio truly changes lives.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Danny - Someone told me that we should only follow two of the 10 Commandments. (03:38)</li>
<li>Susan - If the entire Bible is a myth, what should I do? (13:59)</li>
<li>Todd &ndash; With our 1st grandchild on the way, our son and daughter-in-law set us a list of boundaries for the baby. How should we react? (28:15)</li>
<li>Sarah - Maybe the daughter-in-law went through something terrible, and this is her way of protecting her baby. My mom was very cautious of people kissing and hugging us. (42:26))</li>
<li>Anna - I noticed that the kids who were not allowed to touch anything got sick the most. (45:55)</li>
</ul>

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