The Patrick Madrid Show: February 25, 2026 – Hour 1

  • On today’s Patrick Madrid show, Patrick answers a question from Danny about concupiscence and explains what the word, “concupiscence” means, can we go straight to God for our Confession instead of going to a Catholic priest, and why wasn’t Jesus in the tomb for a full 3 days?
  • (00:46) Danny – At what point do you discern when you are sinning because of your concupiscence and when it is because of the Devil?
  • Break 1
  • (19:15) Patrick explains the meaning of the word, “concupiscence”.
  • (21:53) Bill – My Catholic friend said he didn’t need to go to confession but can confess straight to God. How do I respond to this?
  • (33:03) Jonathan – Why wasn’t Jesus in the tomb for a full three days even though He said He would be dead for three days?
  • (45:53) Patrick – Do you have any resources for the topic of scrupulosity?
    • Books Patrick recommended: “Scruples and Sainthood” and “A Thousand Frightening Fantasies”
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.