The Patrick Madrid Show: February 29, 2024 – Hour 1

Patrick addresses reparation for past sins, highlighting Jesus’ forgiveness and the role of indulgences, which one can obtain for oneself or for those in purgatory. In a heart-to-heart, Patrick helps a young man through a tough breakup, advising to focus on healing, exercise, and moving on. On the theme of restitution, he reflects on the gospel story of Zacchaeus and how plenary indulgences play a role in penance, encouraging trust in divine mercy.

  • Email – Question about living in sin knowing that Confession is right around the corner
  • What is a Plenary Indulgence?
  • James – My girlfriend left 7 months ago and I can’t get over it. We were together for 6 years. Can you help? (19:05)
  • John – When my sins are forgiven, are they actually gone? You seemed to make it sound like they weren’t gone.
  • Teresa – Can you talk more about plenary indulgences? I don’t really understand them. (30:58)
  • Patrick shares an email from a listener who was contemplating suicide before he heard exactly what he needed to while listening to Relevant Radio (35:59)
  • Roy – Regarding confession: Do I need to confess my sins to God before going to confession?
  • Samantha – My sister is struggling to believe in God. How can I help her?
Patrick Madrid is an acclaimed public speaker and has authored or edited 26 books, which have sold over a million copies worldwide, including foreign-language editions. He hosts The Patrick Madrid Show daily on Relevant Radio.