Monica - I want to get married. How long shoul

Joe - How do I understand the way the Church h

Break

Pat - We go to Purgatory because the holes rem

Anonymous Mom (email) - My son says he won't

The conversation explores heartfelt testimonies from listeners striving to reconnect with their faith through prayer, confession, and reflection on Catholic teachings. Patrick addresses real struggles—from discerning romantic relationships to understanding doctrines like purgatory and confronting challenges such as cohabitation, offering clear Catholic perspectives grounded in honesty and compassion.

 
Monica - I want to get married. How long should one wait for boyfriend to propose marriage? (01:15)
Joe - How do I understand the way the Church has changed since Vatican II? (16:16)
Pat - We go to Purgatory because the holes remain in our soul, according to Fulton Sheen. (27:23)
Anonymous Mom (email) - My son says he won’t cohabit before marriage because he’s Catholic, but he thinks living together first is practical so you can discover incompatibilities (like messy roommates). How would you explain the deeper Catholic reasons against cohabitation? (34:06)

The conversation explores heartfelt testimonies from listeners striving to reconnect with their faith through prayer, confession, and reflection on Catholic teachings. Patrick addresses real struggles&mdash;from discerning romantic relationships to understanding doctrines like purgatory and confronting challenges such as cohabitation, offering clear Catholic perspectives grounded in honesty and compassion.
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<li>Monica - I want to get married. How long should one wait for boyfriend to propose marriage? (01:15)</li>
<li>Joe - How do I understand the way the Church has changed since Vatican II? (16:16)</li>
<li>Pat - We go to Purgatory because the holes remain in our soul, according to Fulton Sheen. (27:23)</li>
<li>Anonymous Mom (email) - My son says he won&rsquo;t cohabit before marriage because he&rsquo;s Catholic, but he thinks living together first is practical so you can discover incompatibilities (like messy roommates). How would you explain the deeper Catholic reasons against cohabitation? (34:06)</li>
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The Patrick Madrid Show: November 03, 2026 - Hour 3

David (email) - Are there any good Catholic 

Adrianne - What is the difference between the 

The conversation focuses on faith, community support, and the tangible impact of Catholic charity, highlighting both personal testimonies and practical resources for those in need. Patrick offers encouragement for listeners who feel distant from their faith, brought to life through emotional stories like a convert leaving behind a troubled past after discovering Catholic radio. The discussion also explores questions about challenging Church topics and offers inspiration to anyone seeking a renewed connection with God and their community.

 
David (email) – Are there any good Catholic charities that actually help the downtrodden? (01:26)
Heather - Thank you, Patrick, for saying all this and we the people need to help each other. A smile is free.
Julie (email) - Could you explain the Dogma of Hell in a clear, helpful way that helps people truly understand hell exists, instead of just scaring them?
Adrianne - What is the difference between the SSPX and SSPV? (27:24)
Christine (email) - What specific prayers or ways should I pray for the woman I sponsored into the Catholic Church 11 years ago who has stopped practicing and whom I can no longer contact?

The conversation focuses on faith, community support, and the tangible impact of Catholic charity, highlighting both personal testimonies and practical resources for those in need. Patrick offers encouragement for listeners who feel distant from their faith, brought to life through emotional stories like a convert leaving behind a troubled past after discovering Catholic radio. The discussion also explores questions about challenging Church topics and offers inspiration to anyone seeking a renewed connection with God and their community.
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<ul>
<li>David (email) &ndash; Are there any good Catholic charities that actually help the downtrodden? (01:26)</li>
<li>Heather - Thank you, Patrick, for saying all this and we the people need to help each other. A smile is free.</li>
<li>Julie (email) - Could you explain the Dogma of Hell in a clear, helpful way that helps people truly understand hell exists, instead of just scaring them?</li>
<li>Adrianne - What is the difference between the SSPX and SSPV? (27:24)</li>
<li>Christine (email) - What specific prayers or ways should I pray for the woman I sponsored into the Catholic Church 11 years ago who has stopped practicing and whom I can no longer contact?</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: November 04, 2026 - Hour 1

Joe - How much penance does a great sinner hav

Kate - Is Purgatory almost like a self-imposed

Peter - Is Joe suggesting it isn't a sin if 

Mary - I am very much affected by the election

Alvia - Should a mentally disabled man get mar

A key theme emerges as listeners call in to express confusion, hope, and concern, prompting Patrick to offer heartfelt explanations about the nature of grace, the necessity of spiritual preparation, and the reassurance found in prayer. Gratitude and encouragement abound, with Patrick inspiring those who have struggled or felt distant to reclaim faith, renew trust in God, and embrace the support of a faithful community.

 
Joe - How much penance does a great sinner have to do to not go to Purgatory? (01:11)
Libby (email) - I know that prayer is powerful, but I've got to admit, sometimes I don't think it's powerful enough.
Kate - Is Purgatory almost like a self-imposed thing? (27:16)
Peter – Is Joe suggesting it isn't a sin if we are remorseful? (32:31)
Mary - I am very much affected by the election results yesterday. We went from Red to Blue here. We can still hold people accountable and be a good example ourselves. (41:18)
Alvia - Should a mentally disabled man get married if he lives with a woman? (43:06)

A key theme emerges as listeners call in to express confusion, hope, and concern, prompting Patrick to offer heartfelt explanations about the nature of grace, the necessity of spiritual preparation, and the reassurance found in prayer. Gratitude and encouragement abound, with Patrick inspiring those who have struggled or felt distant to reclaim faith, renew trust in God, and embrace the support of a faithful community.
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<ul>
<li>Joe - How much penance does a great sinner have to do to not go to Purgatory? (01:11)</li>
<li>Libby (email) - I know that prayer is powerful, but I've got to admit, sometimes I don't think it's powerful enough.</li>
<li>Kate - Is Purgatory almost like a self-imposed thing? (27:16)</li>
<li>Peter &ndash; Is Joe suggesting it isn't a sin if we are remorseful? (32:31)</li>
<li>Mary - I am very much affected by the election results yesterday. We went from Red to Blue here. We can still hold people accountable and be a good example ourselves. (41:18)</li>
<li>Alvia - Should a mentally disabled man get married if he lives with a woman? (43:06)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: November 04, 2026 - Hour 2

Rich - Given the election results last night, 

Patrice - I vote for who I think is best to re

Chris - If I do all the steps for the plenary 

Cecilia - Very well-meaning Catholic friends w

Lauro - How do I maintain a relationship wit

Chris - Can you explain all the weirdness taki

James - Confessions of St. Augustine

Angel - Thanks for your firm stance on what's 

Patrick responds to heartfelt questions about voting with conscience, navigating relationships with loved ones in challenging situations, and confronting anti-Semitism, always encouraging honest dialogue and trust in God’s providence. Throughout, he emphasizes prayer, perseverance, and the courage to stay rooted in truth and love, especially when hope feels distant.

 
Rich - Given the election results last night, how can you explain Catholics voting against Catholic teaching? (00:53)
Patrice - I vote for who I think is best to represent all the people. I'm not necessarily supporting abortion. Am I right in supporting who I voted for? (06:59)
Chris - If I do all the steps for the plenary indulgence for All Souls Day, does it apply to just them or me or both? (15:48)
Cecilia - Very well-meaning Catholic friends who are blaming the Jews for what's going on in the election. I don't understand it. Feels very antisemitic. (18:02)
Lauro – How do I maintain a relationship with a family member who recently had a same-sex marriage? (27:18)
Chris - Can you explain all the weirdness taking place in the Catholic church lately? Such as taking away the Marian titles, saying there's no just wars, banning capital punishments, women in synods, women running offices… (33:45)
James - Confessions of St. Augustine (book). Want to know if I got the right book or the right version. (43:47)
Angel - Thanks for your firm stance on what's happening around us. My fiancé is overseas and many are dying because of Hamas. I'm shocked about attitudes people are taking. Ancestors fought because they wanted to be free. It doesn't matter if you're immigrant or been here for years. We need to fight for safety. (46:03)

Patrick responds to heartfelt questions about voting with conscience, navigating relationships with loved ones in challenging situations, and confronting anti-Semitism, always encouraging honest dialogue and trust in God&rsquo;s providence. Throughout, he emphasizes prayer, perseverance, and the courage to stay rooted in truth and love, especially when hope feels distant.
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<ul>
<li>Rich - Given the election results last night, how can you explain Catholics voting against Catholic teaching? (00:53)</li>
<li>Patrice - I vote for who I think is best to represent all the people. I'm not necessarily supporting abortion. Am I right in supporting who I voted for? (06:59)</li>
<li>Chris - If I do all the steps for the plenary indulgence for All Souls Day, does it apply to just them or me or both? (15:48)</li>
<li>Cecilia - Very well-meaning Catholic friends who are blaming the Jews for what's going on in the election. I don't understand it. Feels very antisemitic. (18:02)</li>
<li>Lauro &ndash; How do I maintain a relationship with a family member who recently had a same-sex marriage? (27:18)</li>
<li>Chris - Can you explain all the weirdness taking place in the Catholic church lately? Such as taking away the Marian titles, saying there's no just wars, banning capital punishments, women in synods, women running offices&hellip; (33:45)</li>
<li>James - Confessions of St. Augustine (book). Want to know if I got the right book or the right version. (43:47)</li>
<li>Angel - Thanks for your firm stance on what's happening around us. My fianc&eacute; is overseas and many are dying because of Hamas. I'm shocked about attitudes people are taking. Ancestors fought because they wanted to be free. It doesn't matter if you're immigrant or been here for years. We need to fight for safety. (46:03)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: November 03, 2026 - Hour 3

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