Joseph (14 years old) - Can a Catholic in good

Break 1

Ryan - I am in a quandary. Am I doing the righ

Break 2

Erica - Can I go to a bar mitzva?

Patrick in Trenton, NJ - When it comes to offe

Patrick fields tough, personal questions about Catholic morality, including whether participation in military special forces can align with conscience, especially when lethal orders are at play. He also addresses concerns about valid sacraments, attending non-Catholic religious ceremonies, and the meaning of redemptive suffering, bringing stories from his own life and practical Church teachings into each call.

 
Technical Errors – Everything is fine here. How are you?
Joseph (14 years old) - Can a Catholic in good conscience be part of the Special Forces? (00:45)  
Ryan - I am in a quandary. Am I doing the right thing by getting a Baptism because I don’t remember my original Baptism? (12:50)
Erica - Can I go to a bar mitzva? (25:11)
Patrick in Trenton, NJ - When it comes to offering stuff up, can I not take pain meds and offer that up? (33:07)

Patrick fields tough, personal questions about Catholic morality, including whether participation in military special forces can align with conscience, especially when lethal orders are at play. He also addresses concerns about valid sacraments, attending non-Catholic religious ceremonies, and the meaning of redemptive suffering, bringing stories from his own life and practical Church teachings into each call.
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<ul>
<li>Technical Errors &ndash; Everything is fine here. How are you?</li>
<li>Joseph (14 years old) - Can a Catholic in good conscience be part of the Special Forces? (00:45) &nbsp;</li>
<li>Ryan - I am in a quandary. Am I doing the right thing by getting a Baptism because I don&rsquo;t remember my original Baptism? (12:50)</li>
<li>Erica - Can I go to a bar mitzva? (25:11)</li>
<li>Patrick in Trenton, NJ - When it comes to offering stuff up, can I not take pain meds and offer that up? (33:07)</li>
</ul>

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The Patrick Madrid Show: March 05, 2026 - Hour 1

Jordin - How does a common person consecrate t

Lucy (11-years-old) - What is your opinion on 

Gianna (10-years-old) - Why can't girls be

Sarah - If someone asks you to be a Godparent 

George - What can I write to my friends about 

Elena (email) - We were surrounded by violent 

Patrick and Cyrus talk about the dangers of vi

Rae - We grew up respecting guns. These days

David - We watched Bugs Bunny cartoons where

Heidi - I have a friend who was raised Catholi

Tom - I am seeking wisdom and insight. Is it a

Patrick answers questions about Catholic traditions, from consecrating homes, the boundaries of interfaith participation, and why priesthood is restricted to men, all while weaving in audience reflections about the effects of violence in media and games, personal anecdotes, and advice for gently inviting friends back to faith.

 
Jordin - How does a common person consecrate themselves to St. Joseph? (00:32)
Lucy (11-years-old) - What is your opinion on violence in video games? (02:42)
Gianna (10-years-old) - Why can’t girls be priests? (07:16)
Sarah - If someone asks you to be a Godparent for a non-Catholic Christian religion, is that ok? Can Catholics celebrate Hanukkah? (12:13)
George - What can I write to my friends about the Woman at the well? I am trying to motivate Catholic friends who are not practicing. (17:01)
*Elena (email) - We were surrounded by violent shows, but I don't recall anyone freaking out about it. It was normal. And no one (or at least not many) turned out to be violent. What's the difference today?  (21:56)
Patrick and Cyrus talk about the dangers of violent video games and movies (25:16)
Rae – We grew up respecting guns. These days, children don’t have that training. (34:38)
David – We watched Bugs Bunny cartoons where there was violence and we turned out ok. (37:22)
Heidi - I have a friend who was raised Catholic and not been to Church for several years. How can I convince her she does need to go to Confession? (38:08)
Tom - I am seeking wisdom and insight. Is it a legitimate motivation to seek these things to avoid misery? (43:15)

Patrick answers questions about Catholic traditions, from consecrating homes, the boundaries of interfaith participation, and why priesthood is restricted to men, all while weaving in audience reflections about the effects of violence in media and games, personal anecdotes, and advice for gently inviting friends back to faith.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Jordin - How does a common person consecrate themselves to St. Joseph? (00:32)</li>
<li>Lucy (11-years-old) - What is your opinion on violence in video games? (02:42)</li>
<li>Gianna (10-years-old) - Why can&rsquo;t girls be priests? (07:16)</li>
<li>Sarah - If someone asks you to be a Godparent for a non-Catholic Christian religion, is that ok? Can Catholics celebrate Hanukkah? (12:13)</li>
<li>George - What can I write to my friends about the Woman at the well? I am trying to motivate Catholic friends who are not practicing. (17:01)</li>
<li>*Elena (email) - We were surrounded by violent shows, but I don't recall anyone freaking out about it. It was normal. And no one (or at least not many) turned out to be violent. What's the difference today? &nbsp;(21:56)</li>
<li>Patrick and Cyrus talk about the dangers of violent video games and movies (25:16)</li>
<li>Rae &ndash; We grew up respecting guns. These days, children don&rsquo;t have that training. (34:38)</li>
<li>David &ndash; We watched Bugs Bunny cartoons where there was violence and we turned out ok. (37:22)</li>
<li>Heidi - I have a friend who was raised Catholic and not been to Church for several years. How can I convince her she does need to go to Confession? (38:08)</li>
<li>Tom - I am seeking wisdom and insight. Is it a legitimate motivation to seek these things to avoid misery? (43:15)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: March 05, 2026 - Hour 2

Audio: A.I. always gets the last word

Devine (email) - I need advice about forgivi

Paul - I'd like to get your take on today's re

Steve - If your friends and family are in hell

Break

Susan - Was Christ ever asleep as if he were t

Anthony - In the Book of Isaiah, it talks abou

Sharon - What's the difference between depress

Patrick answers heartfelt questions about forgiveness, struggling with regret, and the meaning of faith amid family differences, drawing on scripture and experience to bring clear, personal advice. He explores biblical symbolism around Adam and Christ, addresses confusion over Jesus’s appearance, distinguishes depression from despair, and even answers practical concerns about Catholic burial.

 
Audio: A.I. always gets the last word (00:20)
Devine (email) – I need advice about forgiving the same sin over and over again (03:06)
Paul - I'd like to get your take on today's reading from Jeremiah 17:10. (07:22)
Steve - If your friends and family are in hell, can we be happy in heaven? Also, how important is it to be buried in a Catholic cemetery? (13:53)
Susan - Was Christ ever asleep as if he were taking a nap? (22:27)
Anthony - In the Book of Isaiah, it talks about our Lord being unattractive. I have heard the opposite of this. What is the truth? (33:11)
Sharon - What's the difference between depression and despair? (37:52)

Patrick answers heartfelt questions about forgiveness, struggling with regret, and the meaning of faith amid family differences, drawing on scripture and experience to bring clear, personal advice. He explores biblical symbolism around Adam and Christ, addresses confusion over Jesus&rsquo;s appearance, distinguishes depression from despair, and even answers practical concerns about Catholic burial.
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<ul>
<li>Audio: A.I. always gets the last word (00:20)</li>
<li>Devine (email) &ndash; I need advice about forgiving the same sin over and over again (03:06)</li>
<li>Paul - I'd like to get your take on today's reading from Jeremiah 17:10. (07:22)</li>
<li>Steve - If your friends and family are in hell, can we be happy in heaven? Also, how important is it to be buried in a Catholic cemetery? (13:53)</li>
<li>Susan - Was Christ ever asleep as if he were taking a nap? (22:27)</li>
<li>Anthony - In the Book of Isaiah, it talks about our Lord being unattractive. I have heard the opposite of this. What is the truth? (33:11)</li>
<li>Sharon - What's the difference between depression and despair? (37:52)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: March 05, 2026 - Hour 3

Religion Passes Country As America's Most Co

Over the past 35 years, the percentage of Amer

Audio: Boys need their moms, and moms need the

Audio: "The Circumstances Of My Conception...

Madeline (email) - My parents lived into the

Matt (email) - Could you please explain how...

Mary - You were talking about Purgatory. Can y

Patrick points out that religious talk radio just overtook country music in popularity across the U.S, and ponders why interest in faith conversations rises while more Americans identify as non-religious.

 
Religion Passes Country As America’s Most Common Radio Format (05:26)
Over the past 35 years, the percentage of Americans who claim to be "non-religious" has increased by over 260% (14:26)
Audio: Boys need their moms, and moms need their boys – young man realizes his mom will always see him as that little boy – https://x.com/eveforamerica/status/2029028891243798647 (20:01)
Audio: “The Circumstances Of My Conception Do Not Determine My Worth As A Human Being” - https://x.com/EstieMaddie/status/2022291738665115833?s=20 (22:50)
Adriana (email) – Could you explain what Purgatory is? How will you know when a soul reaches heaven?
Madeline (email) – My parents lived into their 90’s and when they passed, I was happy for them. (39:03)
Matt (email) - Could you please explain how we have original sin from Adam’s wrongdoing? (41:29)
Mary - You were talking about Purgatory. Can you comment on receiving plenary indulgences for the dead? (46:03)

Patrick points out that religious talk radio just overtook country music in popularity across the U.S, and ponders why interest in faith conversations rises while more Americans identify as non-religious.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Religion Passes Country As America&rsquo;s Most Common Radio Format (05:26)</li>
<li>Over the past 35 years, the percentage of Americans who claim to be "non-religious" has increased by over 260% (14:26)</li>
<li>Audio: Boys need their moms, and moms need their boys &ndash; young man realizes his mom will always see him as that little boy &ndash; <a href="https://x.com/eveforamerica/status/2029028891243798647">https://x.com/eveforamerica/status/2029028891243798647</a> (20:01)</li>
<li>Audio: &ldquo;The Circumstances Of My Conception Do Not Determine My Worth As A Human Being&rdquo; - <a href="https://x.com/EstieMaddie/status/2022291738665115833?s=20">https://x.com/EstieMaddie/status/2022291738665115833?s=20</a> (22:50)</li>
<li>Adriana (email) &ndash; Could you explain what Purgatory is? How will you know when a soul reaches heaven?</li>
<li>Madeline (email) &ndash; My parents lived into their 90&rsquo;s and when they passed, I was happy for them. (39:03)</li>
<li>Matt (email) - Could&nbsp;you please explain how we have original sin from Adam&rsquo;s wrongdoing? (41:29)</li>
<li>Mary - You were talking about Purgatory. Can you comment on receiving plenary indulgences for the dead? (46:03)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: March 05, 2026 - Hour 1

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