Catechesis

Jumping Through Hoops or Following Jesus?

Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick received a call from a listener named Joseph who requested an explanation of why Catholics are required to go to confession and follow the rules of the Church to remain in the state of grace. Joseph argued that God is not limited by our shortcomings and His mercy...Continue reading→

What will our Glorified Bodies be like?

Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show, 6-year-old Kayha called in to ask Patrick what our glorified bodies will be like. “I have a question. I know that we get our souls when we come to heaven and die when Jesus comes back to earth again, and we get our bodies back. But do we still...Continue reading→

Pope Leo Encourages Dialogue on AI for the Common Good

Pope Leo XIV is encouraging continued dialogue about artificial intelligence, emphasizing that the Church wants to work alongside scientists, policymakers, educators, and others to ensure this rapidly developing technology serves the dignity of every human person. In a message sent to participants at the United Nations’ AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, the Holy...Continue reading→

Peace to People of Ill Will?

On The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick read an email question from listener Nancy about a particular phrase in the Gloria: Hi Patrick. At Mass during the Gloria, we say “Peace to people of goodwill.” I always wondered if this means that we don’t need to give peace to people without goodwill. When I was going...Continue reading→

What is the difference between Actual and Sanctifying Grace?

Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show listener Patrick called in to ask host Patrick what the difference is between Sanctifying Grace and regular grace, and how we can receive Sanctifying Grace. Patrick began by defining “Sanctifying Grace”. “The Church would describe it in terms like this: it’s the very life of God Himself that is...Continue reading→

Why do we suffer?

One of the most common arguments against the existence of God, namely a benevolent and all-powerful one, is the existence of pain, suffering, tragedy, and evil in our world. Why would God allow this to happen? Why doesn’t he prevent all of the evil that is taking place? If He truly loved us, wouldn’t He...Continue reading→

General Audience of Pope Leo XIV from June 24th, 2026

Originally written and delivered by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square. Originally published on the Vatican website here. Dear brothers and sisters, good morning and welcome! We will continue our catechesis on the documents of the Second Vatican Council, particularly the Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium (SC) on the Liturgy. When Saint Augustine wanted to explain the mystery...Continue reading→

The Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist

St. John the Baptist was a “miracle baby.” His mother St. Elizabeth, a relative of the Blessed Virgin Mary, “conceived a son in her old age” though she had been “called barren” (Luke: 1: 36). The reason she conceived was because, as the Archangel Gabriel told Mary, “Nothing will be impossible for God” (Luke 1:...Continue reading→

What Do Catholics Believe About the Rapture?

“Rapture” is the term often used by Christian denominations to describe one of the last phases of human existence in which the believers of a particular creed will be granted salvation and entrance into paradise, while the others will be left behind. You can see it in everything from movies (The Rapture) to video games...Continue reading→

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