What if what you and I are going through right now was a great gift from God?

What if it’s an opportunity to slow down, get grounded, and get spiritually on track?

What if what you and I are going through right now was a great gift from God?
What if it’s an opportunity to slow down, get grounded, and get spiritually on track?

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What if right now is an opportunity to slow down, get grounded, and get spiritually on track?

Patrick recommends the book, "No Contact"

Paul - I am reading a book about sacred music

Break

Maria - Some prayers say in Baptism

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 begins the episode by addressing the importance of AM radio and encourages listeners to support its continued presence in vehicles, then shifts to discuss the growing trend of family estrangement fueled by social media ideologies. He 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)

Patrick begins the episode by addressing the importance of AM radio and encourages listeners to support its continued presence in vehicles, then shifts to discuss the growing trend of family estrangement fueled by social media ideologies. He 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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<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>

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

Patrick continues his conversation with Maria 

Cheryl - What is a good book or comment to hel

Bill - Respectfully disagrees about attendin

Sam - What is the difference between Ascension

Bill - What do you think about the FSSP?

Patrick welcomes listeners to a heartfelt hour as callers share stories of faith, struggle, and decision-making in the face of family tension and serious illness. Deep emotions unfold as Maria expresses her pain about doing what she believes is right even when it threatens closeness with loved ones, while Cheryl seeks guidance on inviting her ailing brother back to prayer and church. Patrick offers scriptural encouragement and personal conviction about living with integrity, encouraging listeners to trust that even when faithfulness feels isolating, God walks with them through heartache.

 
Patrick continues his conversation with Maria from the end of the last hour about attending non-Catholic church services (01:44)
Cheryl - What is a good book or comment to help my brother return to the faith? He is 70 and his health is failing. (20:22)
Bill – Respectfully disagrees about attending non-Catholic services. (24:07)
Sam - What is the difference between Ascension and Assumption? (42:00)
Bill - What do you think about the FSSP? (44:28)

Patrick welcomes listeners to a heartfelt hour as callers share stories of faith, struggle, and decision-making in the face of family tension and serious illness. Deep emotions unfold as Maria expresses her pain about doing what she believes is right even when it threatens closeness with loved ones, while Cheryl seeks guidance on inviting her ailing brother back to prayer and church. Patrick offers scriptural encouragement and personal conviction about living with integrity, encouraging listeners to trust that even when faithfulness feels isolating, God walks with them through heartache.
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<ul>
<li>Patrick continues his conversation with Maria from the end of the last hour about attending non-Catholic church services (01:44)</li>
<li>Cheryl - What is a good book or comment to help my brother return to the faith? He is 70 and his health is failing. (20:22)</li>
<li>Bill &ndash; Respectfully disagrees about attending non-Catholic services. (24:07)</li>
<li>Sam - What is the difference between Ascension and Assumption? (42:00)</li>
<li>Bill - What do you think about the FSSP? (44:28)</li>
</ul>

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

Bethany - I just want to say that not being ab

Bella - I am a Orthodox Christian. What is the

Kristin - I don't think that there is always a

Break 

Christine - My 20-year-old son asked me why I 

Rick - In CCC 2675, it talks about Mary and he

Mary Ellen - What is the difference between di

Joseph - The Sacrament of marriage cannot be

George - What happens if I don't know if I hav

Vito - Are there any stigmatics in modern day 

Patrick welcomes heartfelt calls from listeners grappling with faith, family boundaries, and spiritual renewal, highlighting moments of encouragement, struggle, and reconciliation. The episode features personal testimonies on loving family members while holding to Catholic convictions, overcoming anxiety through surrender to God, and the transformative power of persistent prayer. Questions about confession, intercessory prayer, church teachings, and authentic friendship in Christ surface throughout, offering listeners both comfort and clarity rooted in biblical wisdom.

 
Bethany - I just want to say that not being able to attend these weddings is the right decision. You will find friends in people that will respect your decisions. (00:30)
Bella - I am an Orthodox Christian. What is the difference if the son is getting married and they both believe in Jesus Christ? Where is the sin here? (10:09)
Kristin - I don't think that there is always a risk of not attending a wedding of a family member. I think that kids will appreciate the true witness eventually. (15:08)
Christine - My 20-year-old son asked me why I need to go to a priest for Confession? How can I answer my son's question in a relevant way? (20:42)
Why Confess Your Sins to a Fellow Sinner? - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/why-confess-your-sins-to-a-fellow
Rick - In CCC 2675, it talks about Mary and her cooperation with the Holy Spirit as an intercessor. How do I explain this to my non-Catholic family members? (27:51)
Mary Ellen - What is the difference between diocesan and religious order priests? (32:56)
Joseph – The Sacrament of marriage cannot be replicated, so we should honor it (39:03)
George - What happens if I don't know if I have any sins when I go to confession? (45:39)
Vito - Are there any stigmatics in modern day times? (48:41)

Patrick welcomes heartfelt calls from listeners grappling with faith, family boundaries, and spiritual renewal, highlighting moments of encouragement, struggle, and reconciliation. The episode features personal testimonies on loving family members while holding to Catholic convictions, overcoming anxiety through surrender to God, and the transformative power of persistent prayer. Questions about confession, intercessory prayer, church teachings, and authentic friendship in Christ surface throughout, offering listeners both comfort and clarity rooted in biblical wisdom.
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<ul>
<li>Bethany - I just want to say that not being able to attend these weddings is the right decision. You will find friends in people that will respect your decisions. (00:30)</li>
<li>Bella - I am an Orthodox Christian. What is the difference if the son is getting married and they both believe in Jesus Christ? Where is the sin here? (10:09)</li>
<li>Kristin - I don't think that there is always a risk of not attending a wedding of a family member. I think that kids will appreciate the true witness eventually. (15:08)</li>
<li>Christine - My 20-year-old son asked me why I need to go to a priest for Confession? How can I answer my son's question in a relevant way? (20:42)</li>
<li>Why Confess Your Sins to a Fellow Sinner? - <a href="https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/why-confess-your-sins-to-a-fellow">https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/why-confess-your-sins-to-a-fellow</a></li>
<li>Rick - In CCC 2675, it talks about Mary and her cooperation with the Holy Spirit as an intercessor. How do I explain this to my non-Catholic family members? (27:51)</li>
<li>Mary Ellen - What is the difference between diocesan and religious order priests? (32:56)</li>
<li>Joseph &ndash; The Sacrament of marriage cannot be replicated, so we should honor it (39:03)</li>
<li>George - What happens if I don't know if I have any sins when I go to confession? (45:39)</li>
<li>Vito - Are there any stigmatics in modern day times? (48:41)</li>
</ul>

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