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Patrick continues his conversation with Colleen from the end of the last hour. She has returned to the faith, but her husband is hostile to Catholicism
Paola - How can you be legally married if you never were Confirmed?
Margaret - I am so happy that I can listen to Relevant Radio 20 hours a day. I have Patrick on all day!
Patricia - My friend was offended when I said that her dad shouldn’t be going to non-Catholic Bible Study?
J.P. - The Doctor said that we could not have any more children and that if she gets pregnant again she could die. Our pastor said that I could get a vasectomy and said that the Church would follow the science.
Nancy - My husband has cancer that has removed his ability to complete the act. Is it a sin to do sexual acts outside of the procreative act?
Monica - My husband also gave me trouble over the convalidation. It took a full year. I prayed a Novena and Our Lady helped my husband to change his mind.
Richard - In response to contraception. Do all Catholics believe in practicing NFP?

Originally aired on 10/9/25 during Hour 2

Patrick continues his conversation with Colleen from the end of the last hour. She has returned to the faith, but her husband is hostile to Catholicism
<ul>
<li>Paola - How can you be legally married if you never were Confirmed?</li>
<li>Margaret - I am so happy that I can listen to Relevant Radio 20 hours a day. I have Patrick on all day!</li>
<li>Patricia - My friend was offended when I said that her dad shouldn&rsquo;t be going to non-Catholic Bible Study?</li>
<li>J.P. - The Doctor said that we could not have any more children and that if she gets pregnant again she could die. Our pastor said that I could get a vasectomy and said that the Church would follow the science.</li>
<li>Nancy - My husband has cancer that has removed his ability to complete the act. Is it a sin to do sexual acts outside of the procreative act?</li>
<li>Monica - My husband also gave me trouble over the convalidation. It took a full year. I prayed a Novena and Our Lady helped my husband to change his mind.</li>
<li>Richard - In response to contraception. Do all Catholics believe in practicing NFP?</li>
</ul>
Originally aired on 10/9/25 during Hour 2

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The Patrick Madrid Show: October 09, 2026 - Hour 3

Patrick responds to listeners grappling with family conflict when a loved one identifies as transgender and offers straightforward advice for explaining these issues to kids. One moment, he's addressing a seven-year-old's innocent wonder about marriage in heaven; the next, he guides engaged Catholics through tough communion etiquette at weddings. With humor and candor, Patrick weaves together practical faith, real stories, and spiritual guidance, never shying away from honest conversation.

 
Email - Our young adult niece recently sent an email to the extended family, that she is now "identifying as a man." We heard rumors about this, but now she has "officially" confirmed it. (52:00)
Tyler (email) – Is it okay to have a nuptial Mass? (11:12)
Isaac (7-years-old) - Are people still married in heaven? (20:50)
Patrick in Denver - If someone is in the state of mortal sin we can't go to communion. Can you make an act of spiritual communion? (26:44)
Patrick in Trenton - What do you think about praying the Rosary while going to bed? (29:31)
Email - Receiving the Eucharist while in a state of Mortal Sin (38:32)
Chris - How do the saints hear us when we say prayers? (48:24)

Originally aired 09-10-2025

Patrick responds to listeners grappling with family conflict when a loved one identifies as transgender and offers straightforward advice for explaining these issues to kids. One moment, he's addressing a seven-year-old's innocent wonder about marriage in heaven; the next, he guides engaged Catholics through tough communion etiquette at weddings. With humor and candor, Patrick weaves together practical faith, real stories, and spiritual guidance, never shying away from honest conversation.
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<ul>
<li>Email - Our young adult niece recently sent an email to the extended family, that she is now "identifying as a man." We heard rumors about this, but now she has "officially" confirmed it. (52:00)</li>
<li>Tyler (email) &ndash; Is it okay to have a nuptial Mass? (11:12)</li>
<li>Isaac (7-years-old) - Are people still married in heaven? (20:50)</li>
<li>Patrick in Denver - If someone is in the state of mortal sin we can't go to communion. Can you make an act of spiritual communion? (26:44)</li>
<li>Patrick in Trenton - What do you think about praying the Rosary while going to bed? (29:31)</li>
<li>Email - Receiving the Eucharist while in a state of Mortal Sin (38:32)</li>
<li>Chris - How do the saints hear us when we say prayers? (48:24)</li>
</ul>
Originally aired 09-10-2025

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 09, 2026 - Hour 1

Preston – Is it a sin NOT to spread the Gospel?
Nicole - I am going to Rome and visiting the Holy Door. What does it mean to be detached from sin?
Sheila - St. Francis has been credited with the quote 'Preach the Gospel always. If necessary, use words'.
Sylvia - My daughter is teaching confirmation classes. There is a couple there that are married and can't have children. How do I explain this to my daughter?
Laurel - You were talking about Cain yesterday. How could the other children of Adam and Eve come before Cain?
Mary - How do I date, as a divorced Catholic, without an annulment?
Christine - My husband brought our son to his alma mater. Board of his school says that we as Catholics need to change our perception of the culture on homosexuality. Do you have any advice?
Colleen - I am a new renewed Catholic after being away for 40 years. I am in a mixed marriage with someone who was married 2x and is hostile to Catholicism. How do is respond to the hostility and anger?

Originally from 09-10-2025 Hour 1

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<li>Preston &ndash; Is it a sin NOT to spread the Gospel?</li>
<li>Nicole - I am going to Rome and visiting the Holy Door. What does it mean to be detached from sin?</li>
<li>Sheila - St. Francis has been credited with the quote 'Preach the Gospel always. If necessary, use words'.</li>
<li>Sylvia - My daughter is teaching confirmation classes. There is a couple there that are married and can't have children. How do I explain this to my daughter?</li>
<li>Laurel - You were talking about Cain yesterday. How could the other children of Adam and Eve come before Cain?</li>
<li>Mary - How do I date, as a divorced Catholic, without an annulment?</li>
<li>Christine - My husband brought our son to his alma mater. Board of his school says that we as Catholics need to change our perception of the culture on homosexuality. Do you have any advice?</li>
<li>Colleen - I am a new renewed Catholic after being away for 40 years. I am in a mixed marriage with someone who was married 2x and is hostile to Catholicism. How do is respond to the hostility and anger?</li>
</ul>
Originally from 09-10-2025 Hour 1

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 09, 2026 - Hour 2

Patrick recommends the book, "No Contact"

Paul - I am reading a book about sacred music

Break

Maria - Some prayers say in Baptism, "we die

Ron - How do I deal with the rebaptism of my t

Dave - Is it wrong for me to go on pilgrimage 

Maria - I think that not attending the service

Patrick explores questions about liturgical music, explains theological nuances in the sacraments and the creed, and provides heartfelt advice to callers wrestling with difficult family situations, especially around faith, baptism, and participation in non-Catholic ceremonies. Throughout, Patrick highlights real-life struggles with faith, generational divides, and the challenge of holding fast to Catholic principles amidst pressure to conform.

 
Patrick recommends the book, “No Contact” by Noelle Mering. Here’s Drew Mariani talking to Noelle Mering: https://relevantradio.com/2026/07/going-no-contact-with-noelle-mering/ (03:26)
Paul - I am reading a book about sacred music. When Vatican II talks about Latin and Gregorian chant, are churches going against the Church when they don't use these? (13:15)
Maria - Some prayers say in Baptism, “we die with Christ”. What does that mean? (21:56)
Ron - How do I deal with the rebaptism of my teenage granddaughter? (27:29)
Melodye (email) - Grandparents should attend the baptism to show love and keep family peace, even if they disagree, because that moment happens only once and staying away risks lasting estrangement.
Dave - Is it wrong for me to go on pilgrimage versus spending the money to help people in my community? (40:34)
Maria - I think that not attending the service gives the impression you don't care about the family. (46:51)

Originally Aired on 09-09-2026

Patrick explores questions about liturgical music, explains theological nuances in the sacraments and the creed, and provides heartfelt advice to callers wrestling with difficult family situations, especially around faith, baptism, and participation in non-Catholic ceremonies. Throughout, Patrick highlights real-life struggles with faith, generational divides, and the challenge of holding fast to Catholic principles amidst pressure to conform.
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<ul>
<li>Patrick recommends the book, &ldquo;No Contact&rdquo; by Noelle Mering. Here&rsquo;s Drew Mariani talking to Noelle Mering: <a href="https://relevantradio.com/2026/07/going-no-contact-with-noelle-mering/">https://relevantradio.com/2026/07/going-no-contact-with-noelle-mering/</a> (03:26)</li>
<li>Paul - I am reading a book about sacred music. When Vatican II talks about Latin and Gregorian chant, are churches going against the Church when they don't use these? (13:15)</li>
<li>Maria - Some prayers say in Baptism, &ldquo;we die with Christ&rdquo;. What does that mean? (21:56)</li>
<li>Ron - How do I deal with the rebaptism of my teenage granddaughter? (27:29)</li>
<li>Melodye (email) - Grandparents should attend the baptism to show love and keep family peace, even if they disagree, because that moment happens only once and staying away risks lasting estrangement.</li>
<li>Dave - Is it wrong for me to go on pilgrimage versus spending the money to help people in my community? (40:34)</li>
<li>Maria - I think that not attending the service gives the impression you don't care about the family. (46:51)</li>
</ul>
Originally Aired on 09-09-2026

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 09, 2026 - Hour 3

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