Carlos - If you have irritable bowel syndrome,

Ellen (email) - What's the big deal with going

Sally (email) - Ever notice how anti-Catholic 

Dan - Is there a place in the Bible that says 

Break 1

John - My daughter wants to learn more about t

Ronnie - Why did God change Abram's name to Ab

Break 2

Rick - The Way of The Pilgrim seems to be more

Patrick answers calls from parents navigating tough Bible passages with young kids, shares advice on the actual end date of Lent, and recommends spiritual classics like The Way of the Pilgrim, tying it all back to daily Catholic life. Between practical answers and deep spiritual reflections, Patrick blends ordinary moments with big questions, keeping everything honest, thoughtful, and lively.

 
Carlos - If you have irritable bowel syndrome, can you be dispensed from fasting on Good Friday? (00:46)
Ellen (email) - What's the big deal with going from Abram to Abraham? When does Lent end? (06:44)
Sally (email) - Ever notice how anti-Catholic evangelicals still use our dates for Easter and Christmas? (11:03)
Dan - Is there a place in the Bible that says we can physically feel the weight of prayers? (13:38)
John - My daughter wants to learn more about the gruesome parts of the Bible. She is 5 years old. How can I go about this? (18:22)
Ronnie - Why did God change Abram's name to Abraham? (23:01)
Rick - The Way of The Pilgrim seems to be more of an Eastern Orthodox book. Can you recommend this for a Catholic? (37:36)

Patrick answers calls from parents navigating tough Bible passages with young kids, shares advice on the actual end date of Lent, and recommends spiritual classics like The Way of the Pilgrim, tying it all back to daily Catholic life. Between practical answers and deep spiritual reflections, Patrick blends ordinary moments with big questions, keeping everything honest, thoughtful, and lively.
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<ul>
<li>Carlos - If you have irritable bowel syndrome, can you be dispensed from fasting on Good Friday? (00:46)</li>
<li>Ellen (email) - What's the big deal with going from Abram to Abraham? When does Lent end? (06:44)</li>
<li>Sally (email) - Ever notice how anti-Catholic evangelicals still use our dates for Easter and Christmas? (11:03)</li>
<li>Dan - Is there a place in the Bible that says we can physically feel the weight of prayers? (13:38)</li>
<li>John - My daughter wants to learn more about the gruesome parts of the Bible. She is 5 years old. How can I go about this? (18:22)</li>
<li>Ronnie - Why did God change Abram's name to Abraham? (23:01)</li>
<li>Rick - The Way of The Pilgrim seems to be more of an Eastern Orthodox book. Can you recommend this for a Catholic? (37:36)</li>
</ul>

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The Patrick Madrid Show: March 26, 2026 - Hour 1

Tony - You say we have to agree with the Catec

Becky - We are voting on repealing abortion in

Kip (email) - My friend says purgatory is no

Bob - If God is present to all time was one of

Richard - MTV was the most immoral stuff on te

Mike - If we support the death penalty and an 

Efrank - Today is the last day of the 40 days 

Patrick answers Catholic questions head-on, opening with the tension between catechism updates on the death penalty and the unchanging core of Church teaching. He fields raw listener concerns about abortion laws, whether women should face prosecution, apologetics on purgatory and indulgences, and even the lasting impact of MTV’s provocative videos, before wrestling with mysteries like God’s presence in the Old Testament.

 
Tony - You say we have to agree with the Catechism. Which paragraph do we agree with when it comes to the death penalty? (00:55)
Becky - We are voting on repealing abortion in Missouri. I heard that we should vote no on this because it doesn't completely repeal abortion. (09:15)
Kip (email) – My friend says purgatory is nowhere in the bible and indulgences were made up by Catholics to get rich (21:03)
Bob - If God is present to all time was one of the three visitors to Abraham, Jesus? (27:35)
Richard - MTV was the most immoral stuff on television. I don't know what you are talking about. (36:20)
Mike - If we support the death penalty and an innocent person is executed, are we morally culpable? (40:44)
Efrank - Today is the last day of the 40 days of Lent. Could I just pray during Holy Week without going to Mass? (47:42)

Patrick answers Catholic questions head-on, opening with the tension between catechism updates on the death penalty and the unchanging core of Church teaching. He fields raw listener concerns about abortion laws, whether women should face prosecution, apologetics on purgatory and indulgences, and even the lasting impact of MTV&rsquo;s provocative videos, before wrestling with mysteries like God&rsquo;s presence in the Old Testament.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Tony - You say we have to agree with the Catechism. Which paragraph do we agree with when it comes to the death penalty? (00:55)</li>
<li>Becky - We are voting on repealing abortion in Missouri. I heard that we should vote no on this because it doesn't completely repeal abortion. (09:15)</li>
<li>Kip (email) &ndash; My friend says purgatory is nowhere in the bible and indulgences were made up by Catholics to get rich (21:03)</li>
<li>Bob - If God is present to all time was one of the three visitors to Abraham, Jesus? (27:35)</li>
<li>Richard - MTV was the most immoral stuff on television. I don't know what you are talking about. (36:20)</li>
<li>Mike - If we support the death penalty and an innocent person is executed, are we morally culpable? (40:44)</li>
<li>Efrank - Today is the last day of the 40 days of Lent. Could I just pray during Holy Week without going to Mass? (47:42)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: March 27, 2026 - Hour 1

Adelso (email) - hen did Catholicism first bec

Preston (email) - How do you know when you

Cindy - Why did the Catholic Church get rid of

Robert -You only gave 50% of the answer to Pre

Anthony - My life-long friend committed suicid

Barbara - I think the bishops keep confusing l

Anna - On the gentleman who wants to meet some

Sylvia - What do I do once I complete a First 

Carl (email) - On a rebroadcast of your show I

Patrick unpacks the roots of Catholicism and Islam in America, mixes in practical dating strategies, and fields questions on confession, tradition, and finding the right parish with clarity and candor. Stories of real struggles and honest advice flow as listeners call in about love, faith, and how to stay true when uncertainty hits. Direct, down-to-earth, never skipping the tough moments, Patrick keeps listeners grounded while challenging them to move forward.

 
Adelso (email) - hen did Catholicism first become known in the United States? Additionally, when did Islam become known here in the USA? (00:50)
Preston (email) - How do you know when you’ve found a good mate? Do I need to convert before I’ll ever find someone for me? What do I need to do to be a good husband and father? (04:41)
Cindy - Why did the Catholic Church get rid of closed Confessionals? (11:45)
Robert -You only gave 50% of the answer to Preston’s email. I think this guy needs to make himself more marketable to women. (15:11)
Anthony - My life-long friend committed suicide yesterday. What can I do? (21:29)
Barbara - I think the bishops keep confusing legal and illegal immigration. I think Illegals are breaking the law. I see illegal immigrants as committing mass thievery. (32:02)
Anna - On the gentleman who wants to meet someone: It’s important for men to be clean cut. Is he presenting himself in a clean manner. This is what I say as a mother and grandmother. (37:57)
Sylvia - What do I do once I complete a First Friday devotion? (39:51)
Carl (email) - On a rebroadcast of your show I head you mention that Lents concludes with the completion of the Mass of the Lords Supper on Holy Thursday…does that mean I can hit the In and Out Burger drive-thru on Good Friday? (46:58)

Patrick unpacks the roots of Catholicism and Islam in America, mixes in practical dating strategies, and fields questions on confession, tradition, and finding the right parish with clarity and candor. Stories of real struggles and honest advice flow as listeners call in about love, faith, and how to stay true when uncertainty hits. Direct, down-to-earth, never skipping the tough moments, Patrick keeps listeners grounded while challenging them to move forward.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Adelso (email) - hen did Catholicism first become known in the United States? Additionally, when did Islam become known here in the USA? (00:50)</li>
<li>Preston (email) - How do you know when you&rsquo;ve found a good mate? Do I need to convert before I&rsquo;ll ever find someone for me? What do I need to do to be a good husband and father? (04:41)</li>
<li>Cindy - Why did the Catholic Church get rid of closed Confessionals? (11:45)</li>
<li>Robert -You only gave 50% of the answer to Preston&rsquo;s email. I think this guy needs to make himself more marketable to women. (15:11)</li>
<li>Anthony - My life-long friend committed suicide yesterday. What can I do? (21:29)</li>
<li>Barbara - I think the bishops keep confusing legal and illegal immigration. I think Illegals are breaking the law. I see illegal immigrants as committing mass thievery. (32:02)</li>
<li>Anna - On the gentleman who wants to meet someone: It&rsquo;s important for men to be clean cut. Is he presenting himself in a clean manner. This is what I say as a mother and grandmother. (37:57)</li>
<li>Sylvia - What do I do once I complete a First Friday devotion? (39:51)</li>
<li>Carl (email) - On a rebroadcast of your show I head you mention that Lents concludes with the completion of the Mass of the Lords Supper on Holy Thursday&hellip;does that mean I can hit the In and Out Burger drive-thru on Good Friday? (46:58)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: March 27, 2026 - Hour 2

Elena - For a very long time I could not find 

Ed - Will God put a person outside of human ti

Break 

Sean - The Bible reading says that 'you are go

Nancy - I am not a believer of any kind. How d

Jorge - I'm not a bad sinner. When I die, 

Jonathan - What are the 7 Dolors of Mary?

Patrick welcomes listeners with questions about Catholic marriage, sacraments, belief, and the nature of God, responding directly to concerns about Communion, Church law, and what happens after death. A caller’s uncertainty about receiving the Eucharist or fears about eternal separation draws Patrick into discussions on canon law, spiritual purification, and God's mercy; another listener’s curiosity about Jesus calling people “gods” sparks a biblical explanation tangled with a look at Mormon teaching. Wonder appears with questions about who made God, or the purpose behind suffering, and Patrick considers reason, faith, and the simple realities of human limitation, drawing from scripture and practical examples with warmth and openness.

 
Elena - For a very long time I could not find proof of my Baptism so I could start Catechism classes. I found it. Do I need to get married through the Catholic Church. Will I go to hell?
Ed - Will God put a person outside of human time so that prayers that are said for person will make a difference. Is this true?  (11:31)
Sean - The Bible reading says that 'you are gods'. How is it that human beings are gods? (21:42)
Nancy - I am not a believer of any kind. How does a rational person believe that God created the earth by speaking? (28:31)
Jorge – I’m not a bad sinner. When I die, will I go to purgatory? (39:17)
Jonathan – What are the 7 Dolors of Mary? (46:19)

Patrick welcomes listeners with questions about Catholic marriage, sacraments, belief, and the nature of God, responding directly to concerns about Communion, Church law, and what happens after death. A caller&rsquo;s uncertainty about receiving the Eucharist or fears about eternal separation draws Patrick into discussions on canon law, spiritual purification, and God's mercy; another listener&rsquo;s curiosity about Jesus calling people &ldquo;gods&rdquo; sparks a biblical explanation tangled with a look at Mormon teaching. Wonder appears with questions about who made God, or the purpose behind suffering, and Patrick considers reason, faith, and the simple realities of human limitation, drawing from scripture and practical examples with warmth and openness.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Elena - For a very long time I could not find proof of my Baptism so I could start Catechism classes. I found it. Do I need to get married through the Catholic Church. Will I go to hell?</li>
<li>Ed - Will God put a person outside of human time so that prayers that are said for person will make a difference. Is this true? &nbsp;(11:31)</li>
<li>Sean - The Bible reading says that 'you are gods'. How is it that human beings are gods? (21:42)</li>
<li>Nancy - I am not a believer of any kind. How does a rational person believe that God created the earth by speaking? (28:31)</li>
<li>Jorge &ndash; I&rsquo;m not a bad sinner. When I die, will I go to purgatory? (39:17)</li>
<li>Jonathan &ndash; What are the 7 Dolors of Mary? (46:19)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: March 26, 2026 - Hour 1

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