Is Alcohol Intrinsically Sinful?
“It’s a bad drug, man. It’s the only drug we know that actually makes people more aggressive, so you see a massive effect on crime rates. Half the people who murder someone are drunk. And half the people who are murdered are drunk.” That was Jordan Peterson in May of 2019 talking about alcohol with... 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→
Is Yoga Really Just Stretching?
Have you ever noticed when doing your examination of conscience, whether at the end of your day or before you go to confession, that there are questions about yoga? On certain versions of the examination of conscience, there are guided questions regarding the practice of cult or pagan religions and yoga is sometimes explicitly referred... 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→
Maximizing Your Life Through Time Management
Cal Newport is an American nonfiction author who writes books about self-help, work techniques, and finding ways to maximize your potential. His most well-known titles include How to Become a Straight-A Student, Digital Minimalism, A World Without Email, and Deep Work. He is the proponent of several well-known productivity methods including time-blocking, “golden hours”, and... Continue reading→
The 7 Keys to Resolving Conflict
Two weeks ago, John Morales hosted Dave Durand on Morning Air to talk about the 4 reasons that are misunderstood by others. Those misunderstandings often lead to conflict, but if we can find ways to be clearer with each other, maybe we can avoid conflict altogether. But last week, John Morales welcomed Dave back onto... Continue reading→
