Supporting Those Who Protect Us
It has been said that September 11th, 2001 was one of the most destructive and violent days in our nation’s history, but September 12th, 2001 was one of the most inspiring and uniting days. In a time when the United States was the victim of such an act so destructive to the innocent lives of...Continue reading→
5 Modern Standards of Leadership that Fall Short
Recently on Morning Air, John Morales welcomed Dave Durand onto the show to discuss the modern standards of leadership, their state as partial truths and partial goods, and why they ultimately fall short in making a great leader. Dave is a speaker, author, personal success coach, and co-founder of Decided Excellence Catholic Media, Best Version...Continue reading→
Freedom in Temporal Affairs
S t. Josemaría, in his recently translated, Collected Letters, vol. 1, makes some important points that can benefit us as we approach another election cycle. A key point he makes is the freedom and independence that Christians in the middle of the world have in the public sphere. This freedom is essential for our mission...Continue reading→
Embracing the Bright Side of Life
“Is the glass half full or half empty? I’ve always taken the attitude of, “The glass isn’t half full or half empty. The glass is overflowing.” Harry Kraemer, author of From Values to Action, Becoming the Best, and Your 168, joined John Morales on Morning Air to discuss what it takes to live life positively...Continue reading→
Where does the Church stand on Capital Punishment?
The Holy Father has asked the Church to pray for a specific intention each month of this year. For September, the Pope asked that the faithful pray for the abolition of the death penalty in every country in the world. Josh Raymond welcomed Father Matthew Spencer back to The Inner Life to answer the question...Continue reading→
Join Us in Prayer – Hurricane Ian
Regarding the inbound Hurricane Ian, here is a brief word from our Chairman and CEO, Rev. Francis J. Hoffman: Hurricane Ian has already hit Cuba and is expected to hit the southwest coast of Florida today. Please join us in prayer for those who may be affected by the hurricane and for all those preparing...Continue reading→
How to Stop Judging Others
“When I looked at people, within seconds, I would have them boxed, categorized, and put on a shelf. That’s how quickly I judged people.” For twenty years, Kendra Von Esh lived without God. She lived without the sacraments, without a set of moral standards, and without remorse for her quick and misguided judgment of others....Continue reading→
How to Be and How Not to Be Miserable (Part 2)
Last week, on The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick discussed a video called “How to be miserable for the rest of your life”. You can read Part 1 here. Be suspicious of people. Step seven of how to be miserable instructs that you should never give anybody the benefit of the doubt and you should assume...Continue reading→
How to Be and How Not to Be Miserable (Part 1)
In April of 2021, a video on YouTube was published called “How to be miserable for the rest of your life”. In it, the narrator facetiously documents several habits that you can incorporate into your life if you want to ensure that you will be unhappy, disorganized, and miserable. Patrick spent a segment on The...Continue reading→
5 Things that Stunt our Potential for Greatness
“God makes greatness. He is the greatest artisan of all time, and He creates something that nobody else could possibly create in any way.” God doesn’t make junk. You’ve probably heard that saying at some point in your life, whether through pop culture, music, or books. It’s common and often said humorously, but it’s absolutely...Continue reading→
The Insidious War for Our Attention
In June, Steven Knepper published an article in Notre Dame’s Church Life Journal called “Attention and the Screen-Sick Soul”. In it, Knepper talked about the insidious war for our attention and the ways that this modern, digital era is manipulating our focus to keep us from discovering God in the midst of our lives. Cale...Continue reading→
Living Your Faith at School
An 11-year-old Emma called into The Patrick Madrid Show recently to ask Patrick for advice on how to stay strong in her faith and values this school year, especially when people don’t agree with her viewpoints or religious beliefs. Emma explained that last week was her first week in middle school and there are a...Continue reading→
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