How to know if your marriage is valid?

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Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer tackles the question of sacramental marriages, takes a young listeners insightful question and talks with a young man who is discerning the priesthood.
Cynthia - A priest told me I have a sacramental marriage even though you said I didn't have one last time I called. Could you clarify this for me?
Marisol 8-years-old - Why does God love the devil?
Alex - How did you become a priest? I am discerning myself.
Why can deacons be married?
Stacy - Can I go to a baby shower of a couple that is not married in the Church?
James - I have a set of beads that has 1 Our Father, three Hail Mary’s, in 12 sets and a medal of Saint Joseph on it. What kind of rosary is this?
Carl - After communion, is it okay to sit down when Jesus is put back in the tabernacle? During the Our Father prayer, can we raise our hands?
Matt - I run a parish ministry and some people in my group are having difficulties with Pope Francis. How can I talk with them about this?

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer tackles the question of sacramental marriages, takes a young listeners insightful question and talks with a young man who is discerning the priesthood.
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<li>Cynthia - A priest told me I have a sacramental marriage even though you said I didn't have one last time I called. Could you clarify this for me?</li>
<li>Marisol 8-years-old - Why does God love the devil?</li>
<li>Alex - How did you become a priest? I am discerning myself.</li>
<li>Why can deacons be married?</li>
<li>Stacy - Can I go to a baby shower of a couple that is not married in the Church?</li>
<li>James - I have a set of beads that has 1 Our Father, three Hail Mary’s, in 12 sets and a medal of Saint Joseph on it. What kind of rosary is this?</li>
<li>Carl - After communion, is it okay to sit down when Jesus is put back in the tabernacle? During the Our Father prayer, can we raise our hands?</li>
<li>Matt - I run a parish ministry and some people in my group are having difficulties with Pope Francis. How can I talk with them about this?</li>
</ul>

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The Patrick Madrid Show: October 20, 2023 - Hour 2

Children who have strong, consistent relations

Mary - Have you ever had to correct your grand

Steve - We, as Grandparents, cut down a Chri

Cindy - It gets complicated when the grandpa

Kathy - Why did the name of Churches in my are

Jessica (email) - How do you handle fights bet

Timothy - Before a priest became a priest, is 

Bill - Why did the Patriarchs of the Church in

Robert - You were talking about Latin translat

Patrick shares how being a grandfather to 32 (and counting) shapes his understanding of the important bond between grandparents and grandchildren, weaving in personal traditions, childhood memories, and practical snack secrets involving Slim Jims and fruit snacks. He responds to callers’ stories about discipline, letting adult children develop their own parenting methods, and the surprises that come with family caregiving, while addressing everything from Mass translations to keeping faith traditions alive. Laughter, honesty, even a few debates spark throughout, as Patrick moves between heartfelt advice and the everyday realities of grandparent life.

 
Children who have strong, consistent relationships with their grandparents often experience better emotional wellbeing (01:01)
Mary - Have you ever had to correct your grandkids? For example, if they are going to hit another kid. (17:25)
Steve – We, as Grandparents, cut down a Christmas tree every year and make walking sticks out of the trunk and use it for the Walk to Mary. (22:47)
Cindy – It gets complicated when the grandparent is raising a grandchild. (25:25)
Kathy - Why did the name of Churches in my area change? (27:43)
Jessica (email) - How do you handle fights between grandchildren? (35:22)
Timothy - Before a priest became a priest, is it okay if he had a girlfriend or is that a mortal sin? (36:56)
Bill - Why did the Patriarchs of the Church in Jerusalem issue that statement about Christian Zionists? (42:01)
Robert - You were talking about Latin translations into English. I translate the Spanish into English. (46:35)

Patrick shares how being a grandfather to 32 (and counting) shapes his understanding of the important bond between grandparents and grandchildren, weaving in personal traditions, childhood memories, and practical snack secrets involving Slim Jims and fruit snacks. He responds to callers&rsquo; stories about discipline, letting adult children develop their own parenting methods, and the surprises that come with family caregiving, while addressing everything from Mass translations to keeping faith traditions alive. Laughter, honesty, even a few debates spark throughout, as Patrick moves between heartfelt advice and the everyday realities of grandparent life.
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<ul>
<li>Children who have strong, consistent relationships with their grandparents often experience better emotional wellbeing (01:01)</li>
<li>Mary - Have you ever had to correct your grandkids? For example, if they are going to hit another kid. (17:25)</li>
<li>Steve &ndash; We, as Grandparents, cut down a Christmas tree every year and make walking sticks out of the trunk and use it for the Walk to Mary. (22:47)</li>
<li>Cindy &ndash; It gets complicated when the grandparent is raising a grandchild. (25:25)</li>
<li>Kathy - Why did the name of Churches in my area change? (27:43)</li>
<li>Jessica (email) - How do you handle fights between grandchildren? (35:22)</li>
<li>Timothy - Before a priest became a priest, is it okay if he had a girlfriend or is that a mortal sin? (36:56)</li>
<li>Bill - Why did the Patriarchs of the Church in Jerusalem issue that statement about Christian Zionists? (42:01)</li>
<li>Robert - You were talking about Latin translations into English. I translate the Spanish into English. (46:35)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 22, 2026 - Hour 1

Patrick continues his conversation with Robert

Maritza - We need to be more careful what kind

Marcy - What is your advice on talking to my f

Bill - I am wondering if you can give a rundow

Joseph - Romans 6 says we are dead to sin.

Patrick explores why translations in church prayers matter, sharing thoughts on the differences between English and Spanish versions and highlighting the challenges of balancing accuracy with cultural resonance. As callers debate reverence, etiquette, and personal practices, discussions jump from the meaning of words to the subtle ways faith is lived in families and everyday choices. The conversation shifts unexpectedly, shifting from practical advice to deep reflections on belief, tradition, and language itself.

 
Patrick continues his conversation with Robert from the end of the last hour. Robert is asking about the importance of translations being as accurate as possible to the original Latin. (00:55)
Maritza - We need to be more careful what kind of Spanish we are using in liturgy. (10:06)
Marcy - What is your advice on talking to my father who is not religious? I want him to convert and think about his immortal soul and get him into the Church. (20:17)
Bill – Can you give a rundown on proper etiquette in Church? (28:15)
Joseph - Romans 6 says we are dead to sin. What is the difference between original sin and being dead to sin in Christ? (39:27)

Patrick explores why translations in church prayers matter, sharing thoughts on the differences between English and Spanish versions and highlighting the challenges of balancing accuracy with cultural resonance. As callers debate reverence, etiquette, and personal practices, discussions jump from the meaning of words to the subtle ways faith is lived in families and everyday choices. The conversation shifts unexpectedly, shifting from practical advice to deep reflections on belief, tradition, and language itself.
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<ul>
<li>Patrick continues his conversation with Robert from the end of the last hour. Robert is asking about the importance of translations being as accurate as possible to the original Latin. (00:55)</li>
<li>Maritza - We need to be more careful what kind of Spanish we are using in liturgy. (10:06)</li>
<li>Marcy - What is your advice on talking to my father who is not religious? I want him to convert and think about his immortal soul and get him into the Church. (20:17)</li>
<li>Bill &ndash; Can you give a rundown on proper etiquette in Church? (28:15)</li>
<li>Joseph - Romans 6 says we are dead to sin. What is the difference between original sin and being dead to sin in Christ? (39:27)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 22, 2026 - Hour 2

Robert - I taught Latin for many years. 

Pat - I think Las Nuevas is more of an idiom. 

Jose - I know you come from an ethnic mixed ma

Natalia - What about the use of language in ce

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Sammy - My sister said that Purgatory is not i

Greg - I have a question about an annulment. 

Michael - Has Cyrus translated WHAM! lyrics 

TC - I believe that occult practices are an in

Sophia - My mom has been away from the Church.

Patrick fields listener calls exploring everything from the quirks of Latin and Spanish translations in Catholic tradition to personal stories of family genetics and the odd surprises that pop up in RCIA. He considers questions about prayers, confession, annulment, purgatory, and even warns about the dangers of the occult, weaving serious advice with bursts of humor and pop culture nods. Conversations zigzag with unexpected warmth as Patrick jokes about Wham! albums while breaking down Catholic doctrine and practical faith questions.

 
Robert - I taught Latin for many years. There are words in Latin that don’t exist in English and the same with all languages. In English, we have articles that don't exist in Latin. We need to add them in where we think they belong. (01:15)
Pat - I think Las Nuevas is more of an idiom. I am not sure which is correct and if Las Nuevas has a religious context. (05:30)
Jose - I know you come from an ethnic mixed marriage. How did you and your siblings come out as far as complexion? (08:39)
Natalia - What about the use of language in certain prayers? (12:21)
Sammy - My sister said that Purgatory is not in the Bible. She wanted to know why she had to go to a priest for Confession. (21:11)
Greg - I have a question about an annulment. My brother got a girl pregnant before getting married. Wouldn’t Confessing fornication be grounds for an annulment? (30:11)
Michael – Has Cyrus translated WHAM! lyrics into Latin? (37:10)
TC - I believe that occult practices are an invisible addiction. Is there anything in the Bible that we can use to turn spells back on people who cast them? (38:33)
Sophia - My mom has been away from the Church. Is it possible for her to go to Confession without OCIA and can she receive Communion? (46:41)

Patrick fields listener calls exploring everything from the quirks of Latin and Spanish translations in Catholic tradition to personal stories of family genetics and the odd surprises that pop up in RCIA. He considers questions about prayers, confession, annulment, purgatory, and even warns about the dangers of the occult, weaving serious advice with bursts of humor and pop culture nods. Conversations zigzag with unexpected warmth as Patrick jokes about Wham! albums while breaking down Catholic doctrine and practical faith questions.
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<ul>
<li>Robert - I taught Latin for many years. There are words in Latin that don&rsquo;t exist in English and the same with all languages. In English, we have articles that don't exist in Latin. We need to add them in where we think they belong. (01:15)</li>
<li>Pat - I think Las Nuevas is more of an idiom. I am not sure which is correct and if Las Nuevas has a religious context. (05:30)</li>
<li>Jose - I know you come from an ethnic mixed marriage. How did you and your siblings come out as far as complexion? (08:39)</li>
<li>Natalia - What about the use of language in certain prayers? (12:21)</li>
<li>Sammy - My sister said that Purgatory is not in the Bible. She wanted to know why she had to go to a priest for Confession. (21:11)</li>
<li>Greg - I have a question about an annulment. My brother got a girl pregnant before getting married. Wouldn&rsquo;t Confessing fornication be grounds for an annulment? (30:11)</li>
<li>Michael &ndash; Has Cyrus translated WHAM! lyrics into Latin? (37:10)</li>
<li>TC - I believe that occult practices are an invisible addiction. Is there anything in the Bible that we can use to turn spells back on people who cast them? (38:33)</li>
<li>Sophia - My mom has been away from the Church. Is it possible for her to go to Confession without OCIA and can she receive Communion? (46:41)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 20, 2023 - Hour 2

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