Caller John didn’t have a good impression of Patrick at first, but after a couple of years of listening to the show he called in to say thank you to Patrick for sharing the truth with so many people.

Caller John didn’t have a good impression of Patrick at first, but after a couple of years of listening to the show he called in to say thank you to Patrick for sharing the truth with so many people.

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“I Used To Really Dislike You & Your Show, Patrick, But I’ve Changed My Mind. Here’s Why."

Patrick shares the pain and difficult journey 

Break

Barbara - My husband experienced what you are 

Carol - Relevant Radio has brought me deeper i

Rhonda - What happens to your soul and body wh

Nancy - My situation with my mother for Alzhei

Sandy - You recommended the ABC's of choosing 

Patrick shares heartfelt reflections on aging, loss, and faith, recounting his father’s journey with Alzheimer’s and his mother’s cancer, while listeners call in to offer stories of love, hope, and spiritual endurance. The discussion explores lessons learned from sudden and gradual loss, the importance of preparation for life’s uncertainties, and the healing role of faith and community support. Through gratitude, vulnerability, and practical wisdom, Patrick connects deeply with those longing to return to a vibrant spiritual life, inspiring listeners to cherish every moment and recommit to prayer and reconciliation.

 
Patrick shares the pain and difficult journey many of us take as our parents get older (00:36)
Barbara - My husband experienced what you are talking about. I was frustrated that I couldn't be there for him. Is there any counseling service in Church that would help these people? (18:14)
Carol - Relevant Radio has brought me deeper in faith and what you are talking about is amazing. (22:52)
Rhonda - What happens to your soul and body when you die? My mother-in law passed recently from Alzheimer’s. I believe things will get better. (26:40)
Nancy - My situation with my mother for Alzheimer’s was not sad. My parents were married for 73 years. I saw it as a blessing. (35:33)
Sandy - You recommended the ABC's of choosing a good husband. I got the book and gave it to my daughter. She had 3 objections. Can you help me address these? (41:35)

Patrick shares heartfelt reflections on aging, loss, and faith, recounting his father&rsquo;s journey with Alzheimer&rsquo;s and his mother&rsquo;s cancer, while listeners call in to offer stories of love, hope, and spiritual endurance. The discussion explores lessons learned from sudden and gradual loss, the importance of preparation for life&rsquo;s uncertainties, and the healing role of faith and community support. Through gratitude, vulnerability, and practical wisdom, Patrick connects deeply with those longing to return to a vibrant spiritual life, inspiring listeners to cherish every moment and recommit to prayer and reconciliation.
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<ul>
<li>Patrick shares the pain and difficult journey many of us take as our parents get older (00:36)</li>
<li>Barbara - My husband experienced what you are talking about. I was frustrated that I couldn't be there for him. Is there any counseling service in Church that would help these people? (18:14)</li>
<li>Carol - Relevant Radio has brought me deeper in faith and what you are talking about is amazing. (22:52)</li>
<li>Rhonda - What happens to your soul and body when you die? My mother-in law passed recently from Alzheimer&rsquo;s. I believe things will get better. (26:40)</li>
<li>Nancy - My situation with my mother for Alzheimer&rsquo;s was not sad. My parents were married for 73 years. I saw it as a blessing. (35:33)</li>
<li>Sandy - You recommended the ABC's of choosing a good husband. I got the book and gave it to my daughter. She had 3 objections. Can you help me address these? (41:35)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 08, 2026 - Hour 1

Alice - Why is it that Catholics appear to wor

Betty Ann - There is a Pieta statue I want t

AJ - I am Gen Z. What lessons can my generatio

Patrick in Monterey, CA - What do you think of

Jack - I love how you create a family atmosphe

Steve - I offered money for 1st class relics

Lynda - I was in NYC for 9/11

Teri - My dad wasn't Catholic but became Catho

Gale - Can I attend a bar mitzvah? Can my Cath

Patrick addresses questions from listeners on faith, Catholic traditions, and spiritual renewal, touching on topics like the meaning of relics, the trauma and lessons of 9/11, and the importance of family within the church community. He listens to heartfelt stories, offers guidance for those struggling to reconnect with their faith, and encourages every caller to seek spiritual growth, whether it involves returning to confession, talking through difficult memories, or supporting loved ones in their journey home to the church. Gratitude and compassion fill the air as Patrick creates a welcoming space where listeners find the encouragement and inspiration they need to move forward.

 
Alice - Why is it that Catholics appear to worship the dead? They have relics. (00:46)
Betty Ann – There is a Pieta statue I want to buy, but Mary is touching the knee. I thought this was inappropriate. Should I avoid buying this statue? (06:56)
AJ - I am Gen Z. What lessons can my generation learn from 9/11? (09:46)
Patrick in Monterey, CA - What do you think of Churches who change pronouns for God during readings? (24:47)
Jack - I love how you create a family atmosphere on your show. (26:56)
Steve - I offered money for 1st class relics. They are bones and I put them on our mantle.  Is the mantle where they were sitting now a 3rd class relic? (30:54)
Lynda - I was in NYC for 9/11. I wanted to let you know that 18 firemen in my neighborhood died. My neighbor's son died that day too. (33:45)
Teri - My dad wasn't Catholic but became Catholic. Can he still have a Catholic burial? (38:23)
Angela (email) - Regarding kneelers in church
Gale - Can I attend a bar mitzvah? Can my Catholic brother give a blessing there? (46:54)

Patrick addresses questions from listeners on faith, Catholic traditions, and spiritual renewal, touching on topics like the meaning of relics, the trauma and lessons of 9/11, and the importance of family within the church community. He listens to heartfelt stories, offers guidance for those struggling to reconnect with their faith, and encourages every caller to seek spiritual growth, whether it involves returning to confession, talking through difficult memories, or supporting loved ones in their journey home to the church. Gratitude and compassion fill the air as Patrick creates a welcoming space where listeners find the encouragement and inspiration they need to move forward.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Alice - Why is it that Catholics appear to worship the dead? They have relics. (00:46)</li>
<li>Betty Ann &ndash; There is a Pieta statue I want to buy, but Mary is touching the knee. I thought this was inappropriate. Should I avoid buying this statue? (06:56)</li>
<li>AJ - I am Gen Z. What lessons can my generation learn from 9/11? (09:46)</li>
<li>Patrick in Monterey, CA - What do you think of Churches who change pronouns for God during readings? (24:47)</li>
<li>Jack - I love how you create a family atmosphere on your show. (26:56)</li>
<li>Steve - I offered money for 1st class relics. They are bones and I put them on our mantle.&nbsp; Is the mantle where they were sitting now a 3rd class relic? (30:54)</li>
<li>Lynda - I was in NYC for 9/11. I wanted to let you know that 18 firemen in my neighborhood died. My neighbor's son died that day too. (33:45)</li>
<li>Teri - My dad wasn't Catholic but became Catholic. Can he still have a Catholic burial? (38:23)</li>
<li>Angela (email) - Regarding kneelers in church</li>
<li>Gale - Can I attend a bar mitzvah? Can my Catholic brother give a blessing there? (46:54)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 08, 2026 - Hour 2

Pete - My 3-year-old grandson was baptized a y

Brian - Shouldn't the parents get out of t

Patrick shares emails from listeners sharing t

John - What is the role of godparents in a sit

Monica - We are powerless when it comes to oth

Michael - Can a loved one see us from heaven?

James - What is your opinion on incorrupt sain

Jerry - The pastor at school would not allow

Natalie - If you knew someone was coming to hu

Patrick addresses heartfelt questions from callers grappling with challenges to their faith, loss, and family tensions, offering warm encouragement and practical advice rooted in Catholic teaching. He reflects on difficult topics like attending a non-Catholic grandchild’s baptism, the responsibility of godparents, and the pain of witnessing loved ones stray from the faith. Listeners also share stories of loss, caregiving, and rediscovering their spiritual path, prompting Patrick to emphasize conviction, compassion, and the enduring importance of prayer and presence.

 
Pete - My 3-year-old grandson was baptized a year ago. My son is going to rebaptize him in a Protestant Church. Is this ok? (00:32)
Brian – Shouldn’t the parents get out of the way and let the kids raise their family their own way? (14:20)
Patrick shares emails from listeners sharing their 9/11 experiences (20:13)
Lisa (email) - My father died very suddenly leaving my mom in the midst of Alzheimer’s, and I was thrust into caring for her. It was one of the hardest years of my life. It was also one of the biggest blessings
Elizabeth (email) - Your dad with Alzheimer’s is such a gift right now
Alicia (email) - I slowly lost my parents as their health declined (my mom had Alzheimer's and my dad kidney failure) and dealing with their dying within four days of each other
Miki (email) You mentioned in the past a book you wrote for girls and boys on finding the right spouse.
John - What is the role of godparents in a situation where kids are rebaptized in another faith? (26:39)
Monica - We are powerless when it comes to other people's decisions. It’s possible to find peace when divorce comes against your will (28:55)
Carlos - My kids want to know how dinosaurs work their way into the bible which don't mention them in the creation story?
Michael - Can a loved one see us from heaven? (33:22)
James - What is your opinion on incorrupt saints' bodies? I heard Lenin's body is incorrupt. What is your opinion? (38:33)
Jerry – The pastor at school would not allow children of gay parents to enroll in the school. Does the pastor have that prerogative? (40:33)
Natalie - If you knew someone was coming to hurt your family, does that justify ending a child’s life so they would not be brutally murdered? (47:35)

Patrick addresses heartfelt questions from callers grappling with challenges to their faith, loss, and family tensions, offering warm encouragement and practical advice rooted in Catholic teaching. He reflects on difficult topics like attending a non-Catholic grandchild&rsquo;s baptism, the responsibility of godparents, and the pain of witnessing loved ones stray from the faith. Listeners also share stories of loss, caregiving, and rediscovering their spiritual path, prompting Patrick to emphasize conviction, compassion, and the enduring importance of prayer and presence.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Pete - My 3-year-old grandson was baptized a year ago. My son is going to rebaptize him in a Protestant Church. Is this ok? (00:32)</li>
<li>Brian &ndash; Shouldn&rsquo;t the parents get out of the way and let the kids raise their family their own way? (14:20)</li>
<li>Patrick shares emails from listeners sharing their 9/11 experiences (20:13)</li>
<li>Lisa (email) - My father died very suddenly leaving my mom in the midst of Alzheimer&rsquo;s, and I was thrust into caring for her. It was one of the hardest years of my life. It was also one of the biggest blessings</li>
<li>Elizabeth (email) - Your dad with Alzheimer&rsquo;s is such a gift right now</li>
<li>Alicia (email) - I slowly lost my parents as their health declined (my mom had Alzheimer's and my dad kidney failure) and dealing with their dying within four days of each other</li>
<li>Miki (email) You mentioned in the past a book you wrote for girls and boys on finding the right spouse.</li>
<li>John - What is the role of godparents in a situation where kids are rebaptized in another faith?&nbsp;(26:39)</li>
<li>Monica - We are powerless when it comes to other people's decisions. It&rsquo;s possible to find peace when divorce comes against your will (28:55)</li>
<li>Carlos - My kids want to know how dinosaurs work their way into the bible which don't mention them in the creation story?</li>
<li>Michael - Can a loved one see us from heaven? (33:22)</li>
<li>James - What is your opinion on incorrupt saints' bodies? I heard Lenin's body is incorrupt. What is your opinion? (38:33)</li>
<li>Jerry &ndash; The pastor at school would not allow children of gay parents to enroll in the school. Does the pastor have that prerogative? (40:33)</li>
<li>Natalie - If you knew someone was coming to hurt your family, does that justify ending a child&rsquo;s life so they would not be brutally murdered? (47:35)</li>
</ul>

“I Used To Really Dislike You & Your Show, Patrick, But I’ve Changed My Mind. Here’s Why."

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