Patrick talks about the Orthodox Christians in

Email â Anonymous: I have had an IUD for the

Break 1

Email â What are indulgences and how do they

Email â Triss: You often speak about the Cat

Break 2

Therese - My God Daughter has a birthday durin

Email - Alyssa: How much of our life is up to 

On today's Hour 1 of The Patrick Madrid show, Patrick discusses the situation with the Eastern Orthodox in response to an email, and an anonymous listener asks about her having to remove an IUD. Also, more on indulgences and how they work and speaking of regrets what happens if we acted outside of God's plan, and do we actually have a decision in what direction our lives take? 

 
(00:56) Patrick talks about the Eastern Orthodox in response to an email.

 
(11:54) Email – Anonymous: I have had an IUD for the past 5 years. As I have grown in my relationship with the Lord, I realize this is a grave sin and am scheduling it to be removed. Can I go to Confession before removal or do I have to wait?

 
Break 1

 
(21:10) Email – What are indulgences and how do they work?

 
(28:30) Email – Triss: You often speak about the Catholic Church being the one being founded by Christ.

 
Break 2

 
(37:14) Therese - My god-daughter has a birthday during holy week, how can we celebrate that?

 
(41:52) Email – Alyssa: I was listening to that call from Sharon who regretted turning down the man at a dance. At what point are we acting in God’s plan or outside of God’s plan? How much of our lives are up to us?

On today's Hour 1 of The Patrick Madrid show, Patrick discusses the situation with the Eastern Orthodox in response to an email, and an anonymous listener asks about her having to remove an IUD. Also, more on indulgences and how they work and speaking of regrets what happens if we acted outside of God's plan, and do we actually have a decision in what direction our lives take?&nbsp;
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<li>(00:56) Patrick talks about the Eastern Orthodox in response to an email.</li>
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<li>(11:54) Email &ndash; Anonymous: I have had an IUD for the past 5 years. As I have grown in my relationship with the Lord, I realize this is a grave sin and am scheduling it to be removed. Can I go to Confession before removal or do I have to wait?</li>
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<li>Break 1</li>
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<li>(21:10) Email &ndash; What are indulgences and how do they work?</li>
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<li>(28:30) Email &ndash; Triss: You often speak about the Catholic Church being the one being founded by Christ.</li>
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<li>Break 2</li>
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<li>(37:14) Therese - My god-daughter has a birthday during holy week, how can we celebrate that?</li>
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<li>(41:52) Email &ndash; Alyssa: I was listening to that call from Sharon who regretted turning down the man at a dance. At what point are we acting in God&rsquo;s plan or outside of God&rsquo;s plan? How much of our lives are up to us?</li>
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The Patrick Madrid Show: March 06, 2026 - Hour 1

Ross - My God daughter is baptized Catholic an

Jeanine - Jesus going into the desert and pray

Chuck â Should I join the Catholic Church if

Email â Michelle â Why do we not practice 

Email â Gail â Violent video games in chil

Kimberly - Had the Jewish people accepted Chri

Chris - A parish within my archdiocese is offe

On Hour 2 of today's show, Patrick talked about a variety of caller and listener questions including: Ross asked whether his children could participate as flower girl and ring-bearer in his goddaughter's wedding. Jeanine asked how Jesus could pray to God if He Himself is God, and one moral, questioning whether it is acceptable to reduce her work hours to care for her grandchildren in exchange for cash from her daughter. Chuck wrestled with whether he should join the Catholic Church if he does not agree with all of its teachings and practices. Finally, Chris expressed concern about an LGBT workshop being offered by a parish within his archdiocese and asked how he should respond.
(00:28) Ross - My God daughter is baptized Catholic and getting married in a protestant church. Can my children participate in the wedding as flower girl and ringbearer?

 
(4:49) Jeanine - About when Jesus went into the desert and prayed to God.  If He is God, why is He praying to Himself? I cut my work hours at work to help take care of my grandkids for Cash from my daughter, is that morally okay since I don't need to pay taxes on that?

 
(12:36) Chuck – Should I join the Catholic Church if I don’t agree with everything they do?

 
Break 1

 
(20:00) Email – Michelle: Why do we not practice Judaism as Catholics?

 
(25:32) Email – Gail: Violent video games for children.

 
Break 2

 
(36:40) Kimberly - Had the Jewish people accepted Christ for who he was, we would we still be Jewish?

 
(38:03) Chris - A parish within my archdiocese is offering an LGBT workshop what am I supposed to do?

On Hour 2 of today's show, Patrick talked about a variety of caller and listener questions including: Ross asked whether his children could participate as flower girl and ring-bearer in his goddaughter's wedding. Jeanine asked how Jesus could pray to God if He Himself is God, and one moral, questioning whether it is acceptable to reduce her work hours to care for her grandchildren in exchange for cash from her daughter. Chuck wrestled with whether he should join the Catholic Church if he does not agree with all of its teachings and practices. Finally, Chris expressed concern about an LGBT workshop being offered by a parish within his archdiocese and asked how he should respond.
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<li>(00:28) Ross - My God daughter is baptized Catholic and getting married in a protestant church. Can my children participate in the wedding as flower girl and ringbearer?</li>
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<li>(4:49) Jeanine - About when Jesus went into the desert and prayed to God.&nbsp; If He is God, why is He praying to Himself? I cut my work hours at work to help take care of my grandkids for Cash from my daughter, is that morally okay since I don't need to pay taxes on that?</li>
</ul>
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<li>(12:36) Chuck &ndash; Should I join the Catholic Church if I don&rsquo;t agree with everything they do?</li>
</ul>
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<li>Break 1</li>
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<li>(20:00) Email &ndash; Michelle: Why do we not practice Judaism as Catholics?</li>
</ul>
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<li>(25:32) Email &ndash; Gail: Violent video games for children.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
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<li>(36:40) Kimberly - Had the Jewish people accepted Christ for who he was, we would we still be Jewish?</li>
</ul>
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<li>(38:03) Chris - A parish within my archdiocese is offering an LGBT workshop what am I supposed to do?</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: March 06, 2026 - Hour 2

Mark - Salvation for Jewish People

Steve -Speaking with a Non catholic Christian

 Miles - Iran could see a different school 

George - I want to make a comment

Dave - A prayer mat for my brother-in-law

 Carol - Our community leaders 

Aida - How do we know Jesus

Dolores - Temptation does not equal identity

On Hour 3 of the Patrick Madrid show, Mark raised the question of whether Jewish people, who do not believe Christ is the Messiah, can attain heaven. Steve sought guidance on how to discuss Catholic beliefs with non-Catholic Christians who reject Catholicism. George offered a comment comparing Israel as a religious state to Muslim-majority states in the Middle East. Dave asked whether it was appropriate that he set up a prayer space for his Muslim brother-in-law during Ramadan. Carol shared that her community leaders are attempting to bring together religious and civic leaders to address shared issues, though she was uncertain whether it was a good idea. Finally, Aida asked how we can know that Jesus founded the Catholic Church.

 
(00:38) Mark - The Jewish population don't believe that Christ is the Messiah. Does that mean they won't go to heaven when they die?

 
(11:32) Steve - How do I speak with a Non catholic Christian about certain Catholic beliefs which they don't believe in? He doesn't want me to pray to St. Raphael for intersession, and I don't know how to respond.

 
Break 1

 
(16:52) Miles - Iran could see a different school of thought among Muslims if USA doesn't handle the war well and I am nervous about that.

 
(25:58) George - I want to make a comment about Israel religious state as opposed to Muslim states in middle east

 
Break 2

 
(33:58) Dave - For Ramadan, I set up a prayer space for my brother-in-law is that okay?

 
(38:33) Carol - Our community leaders are trying to get everybody together including religious leaders to talk about issues and I am not sure that it's a good idea.

 
(42:10) Aida - How do we know Jesus made the Catholic Church?

 
(44:38) Dolores - Temptation does not equal identity when it comes to homosexual. Any thoughts on this Patrick?

On Hour 3 of the Patrick Madrid show, Mark raised the question of whether Jewish people, who do not believe Christ is the Messiah, can attain heaven. Steve sought guidance on how to discuss Catholic beliefs with non-Catholic Christians who reject Catholicism. George offered a comment comparing Israel as a religious state to Muslim-majority states in the Middle East. Dave asked whether it was appropriate that he set up a prayer space for his Muslim brother-in-law during Ramadan. Carol shared that her community leaders are attempting to bring together religious and civic leaders to address shared issues, though she was uncertain whether it was a good idea. Finally, Aida asked how we can know that Jesus founded the Catholic Church.
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<li>(00:38) Mark - The Jewish population don't believe that Christ is the Messiah. Does that mean they won't go to heaven when they die?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(11:32) Steve - How do I speak with a Non catholic Christian about certain Catholic beliefs which they don't believe in? He doesn't want me to pray to St. Raphael for intersession, and I don't know how to respond.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 1</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(16:52) Miles - Iran could see a different school of thought among Muslims if USA doesn't handle the war well and I am nervous about that.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(25:58) George - I want to make a comment about Israel religious state as opposed to Muslim states in middle east</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>(33:58) Dave - For Ramadan, I set up a prayer space for my brother-in-law is that okay?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
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<li>(38:33) Carol - Our community leaders are trying to get everybody together including religious leaders to talk about issues and I am not sure that it's a good idea.</li>
</ul>
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<li>(42:10) Aida - How do we know Jesus made the Catholic Church?</li>
</ul>
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<li>(44:38) Dolores - Temptation does not equal identity when it comes to homosexual. Any thoughts on this Patrick?</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: March 06, 2026 - Hour 3

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

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

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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<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>
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The Patrick Madrid Show: March 06, 2026 - Hour 1

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