Special Guest Host Cale Clarke

Audio: Cardinal Dolan likens the late Charlie 

Break 1

Tom - This past Sunday's Gospel was about the 

Break 2

Randy - Have you ever heard the theory that th

What did Lukeâs Gospel mean to those who fir

Cardinal Dolan’s comparison of Charlie Kirk to St. Paul sparks conversation about Catholic faith, hardened hearts, and public witness, while questions from callers lead Special Guest Host Cale Clarke to break down tricky Gospel passages and the surprising power of forgiveness, all between musings on tacos and college life. Context shifts quickly, laughter mixes with reflections on tough spiritual truths, and the energy never drops.

 
Audio: Cardinal Dolan likens the late Charlie Kirk to a modern-day St. Paul (04:13)
Tom - This past Sunday's Gospel was about the dishonest steward. What is a promissory note and what is happening when he calls in the servants? (29:57)
Randy - Have you ever heard the theory that the Gospel you read is all about praying for the souls in Purgatory? (38:17)
What did Luke’s Gospel mean to those who first read it? (41:22)

Cardinal Dolan&rsquo;s comparison of Charlie Kirk to St. Paul sparks conversation about Catholic faith, hardened hearts, and public witness, while questions from callers lead Special Guest Host Cale Clarke to break down tricky Gospel passages and the surprising power of forgiveness, all between musings on tacos and college life. Context shifts quickly, laughter mixes with reflections on tough spiritual truths, and the energy never drops.
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<li>Audio: Cardinal Dolan likens the late Charlie Kirk to a modern-day St. Paul (04:13)</li>
<li>Tom - This past Sunday's Gospel was about the dishonest steward. What is a promissory note and what is happening when he calls in the servants? (29:57)</li>
<li>Randy - Have you ever heard the theory that the Gospel you read is all about praying for the souls in Purgatory? (38:17)</li>
<li>What did Luke&rsquo;s Gospel mean to those who first read it? (41:22)</li>
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The Patrick Madrid Show: September 23, 2025 - Hour 1

Joan writes an email in disagreeing with ([pre

Joshua - Woe to him by whom scandals come. Wha

Patty- My daughter said that if you are on bir

Email â Dee: Is it ok to have non-Christian 

Maeve - How did Adam and eve's children have b

Val - When people go to purgatory will they se

On today's Patrick Madrid Show, Hour 1: Patrick addresses Joan's email disagreeing about Baptism. Is Patrick wrong? Discover the answer to this and more listener questions on today's show.

 
(00:33) Joan writes an email in disagreeing with Patrick’s comments on Baptism.

Book mentioned: The Administration of the Sacraments – Fr. Nicholas Halligan (pg. 9)

 
Break 1

 
(17:43) Joshua - Woe to him by whom scandals come. What happens to the victim who gets scandalized. What is the remedy for them?

 
(22:27) Patty - My daughter said that if you are on birth control than you can't receive communion. is that true?

 
(24:53) Email – Dee: Is it ok to have non-Christian or non-Catholic members of a Church choir?

 
Break 2

 
(36:23) Maeve - How did Adam and Eve's children have baby's since you can't marry your siblings?

 
(40:18) Val - When people go to Purgatory will they see each other or is everyone alone?

 

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<li>On today's Patrick Madrid Show, Hour 1: Patrick addresses Joan's email disagreeing about Baptism. Is Patrick wrong? Discover the answer to this and more listener questions on today's show.</li>
</ul>
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<li>(00:33) Joan writes an email in disagreeing with Patrick&rsquo;s&nbsp;comments on Baptism.
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<li>Book mentioned: The Administration of the Sacraments &ndash; Fr. Nicholas Halligan (pg. 9)</li>
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</ul>
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<li>Break 1</li>
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<li>(17:43) Joshua - Woe to him by whom scandals come. What happens to the victim who gets scandalized. What is the remedy for them?</li>
</ul>
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<li>(22:27) Patty - My daughter said that if you are on birth control than you can't receive communion. is that true?</li>
</ul>
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<li>(24:53) Email &ndash; Dee: Is it ok to have non-Christian or non-Catholic members of a Church choir?</li>
</ul>
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<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
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<li>(36:23) Maeve - How did Adam and Eve's children have baby's since you can't marry your siblings?</li>
</ul>
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<li>(40:18) Val - When people go to Purgatory will they see each other or is everyone alone?</li>
</ul>
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The Patrick Madrid Show: February 27, 2026 - Hour 1

John - If I take out bacon from a burrito can 

Cecilia - I have tip for distraction during pr

Denise - wondering if my marriage could not be

Joan - is there only one devil? are demons dif

Laurel - I came back to traditional Latin mass

Brandon - my father passed away a couple month

Brandon â I gave up alcohol but messed up sh

Nancy - is it sinful to waste food on Friday o

During Hour 3 Patrick, answers questions about the Lenten practice of abstinence from meat from John and Brandon. Can you still eat a burrito on Friday if you take the bacon out of it? Also, what about eating lobster and would this be breaking the spirit of Lent?

 
(3:44) John - If I take out bacon from a burrito can I eat it on Friday?

 
(12:05) Cecilia - I have tip for distraction during prayer. It can be an opportunity for grace

 
Break 1 

 
(19:04) Denise - I am wondering if my marriage could not be valid.

 
(25:22) Joan - Is there only one devil? Are demons different?

 
(29:12) Laurel - I just came back the Church through traditional Latin mass. Is that okay?

 
Break 2

 
(36:11) Brandon - My father passed away a couple months ago, but they never did a service. Why is this and how can I change it?

 
(39:51) Brandon – I gave up alcohol but messed up. Should that be a part of confession? Can I eat fancy fish on Friday even though it goes against spirit of lent?

 
(46:05) Nancy - Is it sinful to waste food on Friday of lent if we throw out the meat part? 

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<li>During Hour 3 Patrick, answers questions about the Lenten practice of abstinence from meat from John and Brandon. Can you still eat a burrito on Friday if you take the bacon out of it? Also, what about eating lobster and would this be breaking the spirit of Lent?</li>
</ul>
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<li>(3:44) John - If I take out bacon from a burrito can I eat it on Friday?</li>
</ul>
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<li>(12:05) Cecilia - I have tip for distraction during prayer. It can be an opportunity for grace</li>
</ul>
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<li>Break 1&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>(19:04) Denise - I am wondering if my marriage could not be valid.</li>
</ul>
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<li>(25:22) Joan - Is there only one devil? Are demons different?</li>
</ul>
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<li>(29:12) Laurel - I just came back the Church through traditional Latin mass. Is that okay?</li>
</ul>
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<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
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<li>(36:11) Brandon - My father passed away a couple months ago, but they never did a service. Why is this and how can I change it?</li>
</ul>
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<li>(39:51) Brandon &ndash; I gave up alcohol but messed up. Should that be a part of confession? Can I eat fancy fish on Friday even though it goes against spirit of lent?</li>
</ul>
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<li>(46:05) Nancy - Is it sinful to waste food on Friday of lent if we throw out the meat part?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: February 27, 2026 - Hour 3

Omar - Is it okay to have Magic in movies for 

Mariana - I am starting a book club and we are

Jody - I am visiting a neighbor who has Parkin

Greg - I don't think there are any souls in pu

Email â Omar â Do guardian angels know the

Megan - What is and is not considered alms giv

Jennifer - My sister-in-law is into magic and 

(00:46) Omar - Is it okay to have Magic in movies for kids?

 
(6:48) Mariana - I am starting a book club, and we are going over 'A Map of Life' by Frank Sheed. Do you have any advice as we go through this book?

 
(12:53) Jody - I am visiting a neighbor who has Parkinson’s disease. and it has become more difficult for me. What should I do?

 
Break 1

 
(24:01) Greg - I don't think there are any souls in purgatory are not prayed for. I think the Fatima prayer prays for all souls in purgatory.

 
Break 2

 
(34:14) Email – Omar – Do guardian angels know the future?

 
(40:23) Megan - What is and is not considered alms giving in the Catholic Church?

 
(45:16) Jennifer - My sister-in-law is into magic and has stones over her door. Should I talk about it with her? Is it harmful for us to be there?

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<li>(00:46) Omar - Is it okay to have Magic in movies for kids?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(6:48) Mariana - I am starting a book club, and we are going over 'A Map of Life' by Frank Sheed. Do you have any advice as we go through this book?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(12:53) Jody - I am visiting a neighbor who has Parkinson&rsquo;s disease. and it has become more difficult for me. What should I do?</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Break 1</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>(24:01) Greg - I don't think there are any souls in purgatory are not prayed for. I think the Fatima prayer prays for all souls in purgatory.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
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<li>(34:14) Email &ndash; Omar &ndash; Do guardian angels know the future?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(40:23) Megan - What is and is not considered alms giving in the Catholic Church?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(45:16) Jennifer - My sister-in-law is into magic and has stones over her door. Should I talk about it with her? Is it harmful for us to be there?</li>
</ul>

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