The Patrick Madrid Show: December 20, 2024 - Hour 1
Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer focuses on the beautiful season of Advent and preparing hearts for Christmas. He had an engaging conversation with Cyrus about the unexpected benefits of giving up coffee and how simplifying Christmas shopping can actually increase joy. He covered topics from …
The Patrick Madrid Show: December 20, 2024 - Hour 2
Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer Paul - Is homosexuality still considered a sin in the Catholic Church? (00:56) Pamela - I went to confession and before I confessed all my sins, he gave me absolution. Should I have gone back? (11:20) Tee – Are canonizations infallible? (17:48) Reyna - If…
The Patrick Madrid Show: December 20, 2024 - Hour 3
Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer Priscilla - If you commit sins years ago, but didn't think they were mortal, and didn't confess it, are my absolutions still okay? (02:04) Rose – Why are their different translations to Genesis 3:15? (07:57) Bill - I have a habitual venial sin. How do I discer…
The Patrick Madrid Show: December 19, 2024 - Hour 1
Patrick answers a listener's question about attending Saturday vigil Mass to meet Sunday obligation. Canon Law 1248, subsection 1, states that the Mass must be after 4 PM. Any earlier time won't fulfill this requirement. Email – What’s the earliest I can go to Mass on Saturday for it to count as…
The Patrick Madrid Show: December 19, 2024 - Hour 2
Is December 25th really Jesus’ birthday? Patrick answers this and also addresses a real-life dilemma about attending a Christmas celebration hosted by a family member living in sin. The answer rests in balancing faith and family with grace and an informed conscience. Patrick continues his conver…
The Patrick Madrid Show: December 19, 2024 - Hour 3
How can those outside the Catholic faith, like Protestants and Buddhists, handle mortal sin without the Sacrament of Confession? Patrick explores the teachings of Jesus about faith, repentance, and the necessity of baptism and confession. Jim – Sometimes things pop up in real life, just like the…
The Patrick Madrid Show: December 18, 2024 - Hour 1
Patrick engages with a recent Catholic convert who found inspiration through the station. He addresses questions about the Virgin Mary in response to assertions from the caller’s Pentecostal Apostolic uncles. Patrick clarifies misunderstandings about Mary's perpetual virginity and highlights early …
The Patrick Madrid Show: December 18, 2024 - Hour 2
Patrick explores a heartfelt and complicated family dilemma—grief, forgiveness, and unexpected conflicts. Deb from Milwaukee shares her emotional journey after her sister's recent passing and the shocking revelations at Thanksgiving that led to a family blow-up. Patrick offers thoughtful advice on …
The Patrick Madrid Show: December 18, 2024 - Hour 3
Patrick responds to Elizabeth, a caller seeking advice on a difficult situation at her workplace. Elizabeth talks about being excluded by coworkers over political differences, even though they once had a close and respectful relationship. Patrick offers thoughtful advice on maintaining maturity and…
The Patrick Madrid Show: December 17, 2024 - Hour 1
Patrick explores an incredible archaeological discovery, the Frankfurt Silver Inscription—an 18-line engraving dating back 1800 years, revealing the oldest known evidence of Christianity north of the Alps. Patrick discusses how modern technology like CAT scans allows us to digitally unravel this si…