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Patrick comments and shares the startling poll numbers indicating that parents don’t seem to want their kids to be married or have kids of their own
Kevin - I thought the Catholic Church tried to assassinate Martin Luther. Is that true?
Bob - If Angels were in the beatific vision why would they fall?
Ann - The percentages you mentioned about parents wanting grandkids I think has more to do with parents not wanting to put pressure on their kids.
Frank - Can I go to a secular wedding where everyone is Catholic but no one has gone to Church in a long time?
Herman - What does the priest need to say to have a valid confession?

Patrick comments and shares the startling poll numbers indicating that parents don’t seem to want their kids to be married or have kids of their own
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<li>Kevin - I thought the Catholic Church tried to assassinate Martin Luther. Is that true?</li>
<li>Bob - If Angels were in the beatific vision why would they fall?</li>
<li>Ann - The percentages you mentioned about parents wanting grandkids I think has more to do with parents not wanting to put pressure on their kids.</li>
<li>Frank - Can I go to a secular wedding where everyone is Catholic but no one has gone to Church in a long time?</li>
<li>Herman - What does the priest need to say to have a valid confession?</li>
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The Patrick Madrid Show: August 02, 2023 - Hour 2

John (email) - As Catholics who view same-sex 

Sue - There is a website called Kids-in-mind t

Vicki - Can I give Holy Water as a party favor

Conrad - My girlfriend and I are planning to g

Break

George - What is your favorite Psalm?

Jay - My goddaughter received her confirmation

Nancy - What do you do when your adult child (

Jean - My friend purchased a home where the pr

Patrick tackles family tension head-on, offering clear guidance for those wrestling with upholding faith amid modern complexities, especially when family gatherings or relationships clash with Catholic convictions. He shifts quickly between profound spiritual advice, stories of gift-giving, and raw conversations about estrangement, heartbreak, and faith’s enduring relevance in home life. Unfiltered and sincere, Patrick keeps the conversation immediate, rooting every insight in lived experience and sharp perspective.

 
John (email) - As Catholics who view same-sex relationships and cohabitation as contrary to Church teaching, should we attend a week-long family beach house reunion where those relatives will be present and sharing the rental, or is it right to decline to avoid tacitly supporting the behavior? (00:51)
Sue - There is a website called Kids-in-mind that breaks down the stuff in movies that might be problematic. (08:34)
Vicki - Can I give Holy Water as a party favor at the baptism party? (12:06)
Conrad - My girlfriend and I are planning to get married, but she has to get an annulment because her ex-husband had to get all of his sacraments at one time to get married. Does that not make it illegitimate? (14:08)
George - What is your favorite Psalm? (21:14)
Jay - My goddaughter received her confirmation at 15 and I am wondering which gift to get her. (24:55)
Nancy - What do you do when your adult child (40) says they want to cut off all contact? (28:15)
Jean - My friend purchased a home where the previous tenant killed himself in the home. Do you have any advice for my friend? (37:19)
Patrick reads and responds to emails

(Originally Aired on 06/18/2026)

Patrick tackles family tension head-on, offering clear guidance for those wrestling with upholding faith amid modern complexities, especially when family gatherings or relationships clash with Catholic convictions. He shifts quickly between profound spiritual advice, stories of gift-giving, and raw conversations about estrangement, heartbreak, and faith&rsquo;s enduring relevance in home life. Unfiltered and sincere, Patrick keeps the conversation immediate, rooting every insight in lived experience and sharp perspective.
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<ul>
<li>John (email) - As Catholics who view same-sex relationships and cohabitation as contrary to Church teaching, should we attend a week-long family beach house reunion where those relatives will be present and sharing the rental, or is it right to decline to avoid tacitly supporting the behavior? (00:51)</li>
<li>Sue - There is a website called Kids-in-mind that breaks down the stuff in movies that might be problematic. (08:34)</li>
<li>Vicki - Can I give Holy Water as a party favor at the baptism party? (12:06)</li>
<li>Conrad - My girlfriend and I are planning to get married, but she has to get an annulment because her ex-husband had to get all of his sacraments at one time to get married. Does that not make it illegitimate? (14:08)</li>
<li>George - What is your favorite Psalm? (21:14)</li>
<li>Jay - My goddaughter received her confirmation at 15 and I am wondering which gift to get her. (24:55)</li>
<li>Nancy - What do you do when your adult child (40) says they want to cut off all contact? (28:15)</li>
<li>Jean - My friend purchased a home where the previous tenant killed himself in the home. Do you have any advice for my friend? (37:19)</li>
<li>Patrick reads and responds to emails</li>
</ul>
(Originally Aired on 06/18/2026)

The Patrick Madrid Show: July 02, 2026 - Hour 1

Michele (email) - I hear that there are some M

Ana (email) - Some of us are confused about Po

Break 

Noel - Pope Benedict lifted the Excommunicatio

Luis (email) - What Catholic apologetics resou

Cheryl (email) - 1. When reading scripture

Patrick explores the enduring influence of Paul McCartney, reflecting on his Catholic background and the possibility of spiritual renewal as he marks his 84th birthday, then turns sharply to the upheaval sparked by the Society of St. Pius X preparing to ordain bishops against papal authority. Questions of obedience, tradition, and discord within Catholicism surface rapidly, paired with practical advice for those eager to learn apologetics, defend the faith, and understand scripture, Marian beliefs, and the Eucharist. From commentary on cultural icons to heated debate about schism and church unity, Patrick blends concern, encouragement, and a persistent appeal for deeper knowledge.

 
Michele (email) - I hear that there are some Muslims who have converted to Catholicism or at least Christianity. Is it possible to find these converts and have them on your show? (04:25)
Ana (email) - Some of us are confused about Pope Leo warning of the ordination of bishops in the Society of Pius X. Why is there a group of bishops doing this? What is the purpose or objective of this society? Why don't these bishops follow the usual, formal route of Catholic bishops? (07:45)
Noel - Pope Benedict lifted the Excommunications of SSPX. Liberal Catholic Churches are more in schism than the SSPX. (22:45)
Luis (email) - What Catholic apologetics resources and study advice would you recommend for a father and his 13-year-old daughter who is rapidly diving into the Catechism to defend the faith? (38:56)
Cheryl (email) - 1. When reading scripture, I almost always want to know what it really means - the context, and so on.  Do you have an online commentary to recommend? 
2. A dear friend is 60, and was Catholic until about 15 years ago. Now she attends a Covenant church more often than not. There are three things the Church believes that she finds barriers to her being Catholic - and she'd like to more fully understand the Church's stand: 1 Mary being sinless and 2 the Eucharist being not just a symbol, and if it is really Jesus, why is it only through a Catholic priest that that can be achieved. Along with this, she feels like praying to the Blessed Sacrament is a form of idolatry. (46:55)

(Originally Aired on 06/18/2026)

Patrick explores the enduring influence of Paul McCartney, reflecting on his Catholic background and the possibility of spiritual renewal as he marks his 84th birthday, then turns sharply to the upheaval sparked by the Society of St. Pius X preparing to ordain bishops against papal authority. Questions of obedience, tradition, and discord within Catholicism surface rapidly, paired with practical advice for those eager to learn apologetics, defend the faith, and understand scripture, Marian beliefs, and the Eucharist. From commentary on cultural icons to heated debate about schism and church unity, Patrick blends concern, encouragement, and a persistent appeal for deeper knowledge.
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<ul>
<li>Michele (email) - I hear that there are some Muslims who have converted to Catholicism or at least Christianity. Is it possible to find these converts and have them on your show? (04:25)</li>
<li>Ana (email) - Some of us are confused about Pope Leo warning of the ordination of bishops in the Society of Pius X. Why is there a group of bishops doing this? What is the purpose or objective of this society? Why don't these bishops follow the usual, formal route of Catholic bishops? (07:45)</li>
<li>Noel - Pope Benedict lifted the Excommunications of SSPX. Liberal Catholic Churches are more in schism than the SSPX. (22:45)</li>
<li>Luis (email) - What Catholic apologetics resources and study advice would you recommend for a father and his 13-year-old daughter who is rapidly diving into the Catechism to defend the faith? (38:56)</li>
<li>Cheryl (email) - 1. When reading scripture, I almost always want to know what it really means - the context, and so on. &nbsp;Do you have an online commentary to recommend? 2. A dear friend is 60, and was Catholic until about 15 years ago. Now she attends a Covenant church more often than not. There are three things the Church believes that she finds barriers to her being Catholic - and she'd like to more fully understand the Church's stand: 1 Mary being sinless and 2 the Eucharist being not just a symbol, and if it is really Jesus, why is it only through a Catholic priest that that can be achieved. Along with this, she feels like praying to the Blessed Sacrament is a form of idolatry. (46:55)</li>
</ul>
(Originally Aired on 06/18/2026)

The Patrick Madrid Show: July 02, 2026 - Hour 2

Justin - Can you recommend a book that talks a

Erika (email) - Is the Enneagram compatible wi

Mike - What do you think about Mel Gibson's Pa

Lisa (email) - Just wanted to tell you that th

Nicki - I use ClearPlay to edit out the bad st

Bob - In Mathew 5 it says 'let the light shine

Patrick explores everything from seeking Catholic-friendly guides to the Book of Revelation and unpacking the Enneagram’s fit with faith, to recommending movies that stir the soul or spark debate—such as "The Passion of the Christ" and "Jesus of Nazareth." Questions about intention, content filtering, and the challenge of finding beauty and virtue in art come alive as Patrick weighs in, fielding practical tips, personal anecdotes, and observations about how media shapes the spiritual journey. Conversation shifts rapidly: one moment it’s about saints and personality types, the next it’s the ethics of film censorship or the impact of watching a powerful scene in a dark theater.

 
Justin - Can you recommend a book that talks about the Book of Revelation? (00:47)
Erika (email) - Is the Enneagram compatible with the Catholic faith? (03:26)
Mike - What do you think about Mel Gibson's Passion 2 movie that he is making with an Archbishop? (09:37)
Lisa (email) - Just wanted to tell you that the beautiful film Jesus of Nazareth has always been my favorite as well. (22:35)
Patrick and Cyrus contemplate the pros and cons of censorship
Nicki - I use ClearPlay to edit out the bad stuff. We were able to show my kids Interstellar and Marvel movies because of this. (40:35)
Bob - In Mathew 5 it says, 'let the light shine before others...and see your good dead's' but then it also says, 'Don't make a big deal out of the good things you do' (44:30)

(Originally Aired on 06/18/2026)

Patrick explores everything from seeking Catholic-friendly guides to the Book of Revelation and unpacking the Enneagram&rsquo;s fit with faith, to recommending movies that stir the soul or spark debate&mdash;such as "The Passion of the Christ" and "Jesus of Nazareth." Questions about intention, content filtering, and the challenge of finding beauty and virtue in art come alive as Patrick weighs in, fielding practical tips, personal anecdotes, and observations about how media shapes the spiritual journey. Conversation shifts rapidly: one moment it&rsquo;s about saints and personality types, the next it&rsquo;s the ethics of film censorship or the impact of watching a powerful scene in a dark theater.
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<ul>
<li>Justin - Can you recommend a book that talks about the Book of Revelation? (00:47)</li>
<li>Erika (email) - Is the Enneagram compatible with the Catholic faith? (03:26)</li>
<li>Mike - What do you think about Mel Gibson's Passion 2 movie that he is making with an Archbishop? (09:37)</li>
<li>Lisa (email) - Just wanted to tell you that the beautiful film Jesus of Nazareth has always been my favorite as well. (22:35)</li>
<li>Patrick and Cyrus contemplate the pros and cons of censorship</li>
<li>Nicki - I use ClearPlay to edit out the bad stuff. We were able to show my kids Interstellar and Marvel movies because of this. (40:35)</li>
<li>Bob - In Mathew 5 it says, 'let the light shine before others...and see your good dead's' but then it also says, 'Don't make a big deal out of the good things you do' (44:30)</li>
</ul>
(Originally Aired on 06/18/2026)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 02, 2023 - Hour 2

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