Here’s the scoop from this powerful episode of The Patrick Madrid Show. Patrick gives you amessage a lot of us need to hear, even if it stings a little.
Meet Delia
Delia calls in from L.A.; she’s been living with her boyfriend forover 10 years.
They have a child together; he’s helped raise her other kids,but… they’re not married.
She’s Catholic, goes to Mass, and she doesn’t receive Communion because she knows something’s not right.Her big question: “Should I go to confession even though I’m still living this way?”
Patrick’s Loving (but direct!) Wake-Up Call
Patrick’s response was compassionate but crystal clear:
“Yes, you need confession… but confessiononly works if you’re ready to repent.”(i.e., change your life).
Right now, Delia is living in a state ofmortal sin.
Why Moving Out Matters
Patrick explains:Jesus calls us to radical decisions: “If your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out.”
Translation: Cut off anything dragging you away from God.
So, What Should Delia Do? Here’s Patrick’s advice:
Pray for courage.
Get on your knees before the crucifix and beg Jesus for help. Patrick recommends the “Prayer Before a Crucifix” on theRelevant Radio app.
Make the hard break.
You don’t have to hate him or abandon him as the father of your child,
but you can’t live as husband and wife when you’re not.
Then go to confession.
But only after you’re ready to leave the sinful situation.
Why This Matters
Patrick leaves her with this stunning line:
“You’re a daughter of the King. You’re royalty. But you’re living in the worst kind of peasant squalor.”
Delia (and all of us in sinful situations) are made for more.
God isn’t trying to ruin our fun; He’scalling us to freedom, peace, and true love.
Real Talk Takeaway:
If you’re stuck in a sinful situation and wondering, “Can’t I just go to confession and keep doing this?” … the hard truth is: NO.
Confession without repentance is like trying to shower in a mud pit.
Here’s the good news from Patrick:
“You’re one good confession away from becoming a saint.”
Final encouragement from Patrick:
Ask Jesus for help.
Put first the Kingdom of God, and everything else will be added unto you. (Matthew 6:33)
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