Norman - We always hear about the Good News in

Break

Dylan - How can the Catholic Church be a true 

Rose - I agree with Norman about the lack of s

Crystal - Our Parish priest asks everyone to s

Patrick explores faith, salvation, and church unity as Norman raises urgent questions about the absence of hell in sermons and struggles with returning to Catholic teachings. Raw stories surface—doubt, exclusion, moments of conviction, a longing for spiritual home—while callers probe honesty, forgiveness, and the search for truth beyond religious boundaries.

 
Norman - We always hear about the Good News in Church. Why don't we hear more about Hell? (01:20)
Dylan - How can the Catholic Church be a true Church when it has rejected me? (24:32)
Rose - I agree with Norman about the lack of sermons about Hell. Do you know about Malachi Martin? Also, there are so many books talking about transubstantiation. (41:01)
Crystal - Our Parish priest asks everyone to stand after receiving Communion. He says it is in the rubrics. Is this true? (44:57)

Patrick explores faith, salvation, and church unity as Norman raises urgent questions about the absence of hell in sermons and struggles with returning to Catholic teachings. Raw stories surface&mdash;doubt, exclusion, moments of conviction, a longing for spiritual home&mdash;while callers probe honesty, forgiveness, and the search for truth beyond religious boundaries.
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<ul>
<li>Norman - We always hear about the Good News in Church. Why don't we hear more about Hell? (01:20)</li>
<li>Dylan - How can the Catholic Church be a true Church when it has rejected me? (24:32)</li>
<li>Rose - I agree with Norman about the lack of sermons about Hell. Do you know about Malachi Martin? Also, there are so many books talking about transubstantiation. (41:01)</li>
<li>Crystal - Our Parish priest asks everyone to stand after receiving Communion. He says it is in the rubrics. Is this true? (44:57)</li>
</ul>

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The Patrick Madrid Show: January 06, 2025 - Hour 3

Joseph - Going up to Communion on my knees

Tina - Is it ok to ingest Holy Water?

Lupe - A priest also denied me communion

Break 1

Rhonda - Who is your favorite Beatles?

John - At adoration, I also see people who go 

Mark - Do I have spiritual authority over my s

Break 2

Fiona (email) - It seems that there's a bit of

Steve (email) - This unfortunate trend of some

Kelly (email) - Just the flip side to reverenc

Between stories of reverence, spiritual authority in blended families, and listener reflections on loss, Patrick punctuates the hour with candid advice, cultural commentary, humor (and even touches on his favorite Beatle), all while encouraging humility and compassion in faith practice. Unexpected questions, honest answers, and lively moments keep everything in motion.

 
Joseph – I like to walk up on my knees when I go to receive the Eucharist. My priest says this is a distraction and turns me away. Is there anything I can do? (01:28)
Tina - Is it ok to ingest Holy Water? (09:04)
Lupe – A priest also denied me communion, because I went up on me knees. I couldn't believe that the priest wouldn't let me receive. It broke me in pieces. People shouldn't pass judgment. (11:20)
Rhonda – Who is your favorite Beatles? (19:25)
John - At adoration, I also see people who go up and down the aisle on their knees. This is distracting to me. (23:41)
Mark - Do I have spiritual authority over my stepchildren? (30:24)
Fiona (email) - It seems that there's a bit of confusion about whether some of these people were talking about approaching the place to get communion by crawling on their knees only or just kneeling down to receive communion. (39:46)
Steve (email) - This unfortunate trend of some bishops and priests denying communion to the faithful who kneel is demonic influence, plain and simple. (41:22)
Kelly (email) - Just the flip side to reverence receiving communion: What about the priest who denies these holy reverent parishioners, yet gives to those who are completely irreverent (dressed inappropriately, etc.)?  (44:45)
Nancy (email) - My priest said, about walking up on your knees, "I would probably do nothing unless they were causing people to trip or creating a sensation."

Between stories of reverence, spiritual authority in blended families, and listener reflections on loss, Patrick punctuates the hour with candid advice, cultural commentary, humor (and even touches on his favorite Beatle), all while encouraging humility and compassion in faith practice. Unexpected questions, honest answers, and lively moments keep everything in motion.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Joseph &ndash; I like to walk up on my knees when I go to receive the Eucharist. My priest says this is a distraction and turns me away. Is there anything I can do? (01:28)</li>
<li>Tina - Is it ok to ingest Holy Water? (09:04)</li>
<li>Lupe &ndash; A priest also denied me communion, because I went up on me knees. I couldn't believe that the priest wouldn't let me receive. It broke me in pieces. People shouldn't pass judgment. (11:20)</li>
<li>Rhonda &ndash; Who is your favorite Beatles? (19:25)</li>
<li>John - At adoration, I also see people who go up and down the aisle on their knees. This is distracting to me. (23:41)</li>
<li>Mark - Do I have spiritual authority over my stepchildren? (30:24)</li>
<li>Fiona (email) - It seems that there's a bit of confusion about whether some of these people were talking about approaching the place to get communion by crawling on their knees only or just kneeling down to receive communion. (39:46)</li>
<li>Steve (email) - This unfortunate trend of some bishops and priests denying communion to the faithful who kneel is demonic influence, plain and simple. (41:22)</li>
<li>Kelly (email) - Just the flip side to reverence receiving communion: What about the priest who denies these holy reverent parishioners, yet gives to those who are completely irreverent (dressed inappropriately, etc.)? &nbsp;(44:45)</li>
<li>Nancy (email) - My priest said, about walking up on your knees, "I would probably do nothing unless they were causing people to trip or creating a sensation."</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 07, 2025 - Hour 1

Patrick shares a story about speaking at a par

Maria - I was invited to be a Eucharistic Mini

Cindy - I agree that it is sad that a lot of C

Dave - I love the reverence of the Eucharist

Linda - My kids used to say, 'we don't underst

John - I am a Eucharist minister. I do give a 

Maria - People talking very loudly at Mass mak

Fr. Mark (email) - There can be confusion ab

Listeners call with concerns over Eucharistic ministers, murmured conversations during prayer, hand gestures at Mass, and even applause after hymns, while Patrick addresses each with candor, encouragement, and practical suggestions—never shying from the tricky nuances of Church teaching or daily life.

 
Patrick shares a story about speaking at a parish when a Mormon gentleman came up to ask him about “the little curtsey” he did in front of the Tabernacle.  (01:31)
Maria - I was invited to be a Eucharistic Minister, but I have reservations. I see things that are not right. Is it a sin not to do it? (07:45)
Cindy - I agree that it is sad that a lot of Catholics don't believe in the Eucharist. I had a dream that I was in Church and was seeing they were giving Communion to people and I saw the face of Jesus in the Eucharist. Why would I dream this? (15:46)
Dave - I love the reverence of the Eucharist, but when people do things like the 'unicycle' it can scare people away. I wish we were consistent with what the Church does. (17:58)
Linda - My kids used to say, 'We don't understand' why we have to dress up for Mass.  (22:11)
John - I am a Eucharist minister. I do give a blessing. It is really not the person giving the blessing, as the blessing is really from God. It is just like saying 'God bless you'. (26:36)
Maria - People talking very loudly at Mass makes it hard to concentrate. Is it ok to tell people to be quiet? (37:26)
Fr. Mark (email) – There can be confusion about convalidation… (47:32)

Listeners call with concerns over Eucharistic ministers, murmured conversations during prayer, hand gestures at Mass, and even applause after hymns, while Patrick addresses each with candor, encouragement, and practical suggestions&mdash;never shying from the tricky nuances of Church teaching or daily life.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Patrick shares a story about speaking at a parish when a Mormon gentleman came up to ask him about &ldquo;the little curtsey&rdquo; he did in front of the Tabernacle. &nbsp;(01:31)</li>
<li>Maria - I was invited to be a Eucharistic Minister, but I have reservations. I see things that are not right. Is it a sin not to do it? (07:45)</li>
<li>Cindy - I agree that it is sad that a lot of Catholics don't believe in the Eucharist. I had a dream that I was in Church and was seeing they were giving Communion to people and I saw the face of Jesus in the Eucharist. Why would I dream this? (15:46)</li>
<li>Dave - I love the reverence of the Eucharist, but when people do things like the 'unicycle' it can scare people away. I wish we were consistent with what the Church does. (17:58)</li>
<li>Linda - My kids used to say, 'We don't understand' why we have to dress up for Mass. &nbsp;(22:11)</li>
<li>John - I am a Eucharist minister. I do give a blessing. It is really not the person giving the blessing, as the blessing is really from God. It is just like saying 'God bless you'. (26:36)</li>
<li>Maria - People talking very loudly at Mass makes it hard to concentrate. Is it ok to tell people to be quiet? (37:26)</li>
<li>Fr. Mark (email) &ndash; There can be confusion about convalidation&hellip; (47:32)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 07, 2025 - Hour 2

Laurie - I was listening to Relevant Radio bef

Tony - The caller John said that he would bl

C.J. - What do you mean, it has been wrong s

Cody - I have heard that the Our Father has to

Break 

Cordelia (email) - My understanding (and I thi

Amy - When we build an altar at a conference c

Daniel - Is it appropriate to genuflect on one

Steve - Keeping our focus on Christ, we should

Joseph - I rejected a Hindu offering and the H

Karalee - Have you ever read "Revisiting Vat

Patrick answers pressing questions about reverence and posture at Mass, and clears up confusion on blessings and tradition. He tackles misunderstandings around Vatican II, eating meat, and cultural customs while always centering the discussion on Christ and authentic faith. Listeners hear stories of everyday belief, gaining clarity and conviction in Catholic practice.

 
Laurie - I was listening to Relevant Radio before car wash and got my car wash free! (00:40)
Tony – The caller John said that he would bless people with the Eucharist in his hand, but he lacks authority. Lay people can't do this. (03:37)
C.J. – What do you mean, it has been wrong since 1970 to kneel to receive Communion? (06:58)
Cody - I have heard that the Our Father has to be prayed in Latin and that any priest or bishop who doesn’t pray it in Latin is a heretic. (15:02)
Cordelia (email) - My understanding (and I think a lot of others) was that the elderly gentleman caller this morning asked about simply kneeling to receive communion, and not about crawling on your knees all the way down the aisle to receive communion (which I agree would be a huge distraction) (21:34)
Amy - When we build an altar at a conference center for retreat, should we bow in reverence? (24:05)
Daniel - Is it appropriate to genuflect on one knee before receiving the Eucharist? (27:56)
Steve - Keeping our focus on Christ, we should make praising God primary and not our personal preference or input. You are trying to pick it apart from your experience. (32:21)
Joseph - I rejected a Hindu offering and the Hindu priest said I am a hypocrite. How do you respond to this? (36:05)
Karalee - Have you ever read “Revisiting Vatican II”, and what is your take on it? (45:05)

Patrick answers pressing questions about reverence and posture at Mass, and clears up confusion on blessings and tradition. He tackles misunderstandings around Vatican II, eating meat, and cultural customs while always centering the discussion on Christ and authentic faith. Listeners hear stories of everyday belief, gaining clarity and conviction in Catholic practice.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Laurie - I was listening to Relevant Radio before car wash and got my car wash free! (00:40)</li>
<li>Tony &ndash; The caller John said that he would bless people with the Eucharist in his hand, but he lacks authority. Lay people can't do this. (03:37)</li>
<li>C.J. &ndash; What do you mean, it has been wrong since 1970 to kneel to receive Communion? (06:58)</li>
<li>Cody - I have heard that the Our Father has to be prayed in Latin and that any priest or bishop who doesn&rsquo;t pray it in Latin is a heretic. (15:02)</li>
<li>Cordelia (email) - My understanding (and I think a lot of others) was that the elderly gentleman caller this morning asked about simply kneeling to receive communion, and not about crawling on your knees all the way down the aisle to receive communion (which I agree would be a huge distraction) (21:34)</li>
<li>Amy - When we build an altar at a conference center for retreat, should we bow in reverence? (24:05)</li>
<li>Daniel - Is it appropriate to genuflect on one knee before receiving the Eucharist? (27:56)</li>
<li>Steve - Keeping our focus on Christ, we should make praising God primary and not our personal preference or input. You are trying to pick it apart from your experience. (32:21)</li>
<li>Joseph - I rejected a Hindu offering and the Hindu priest said I am a hypocrite. How do you respond to this? (36:05)</li>
<li>Karalee - Have you ever read &ldquo;Revisiting Vatican II&rdquo;, and what is your take on it? (45:05)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 07, 2025 - Hour 3

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