For weeks and months, the war between Russia and Ukraine dominated headlines. Each day we heard of more atrocities, and learned of new developments in the conflict. We watched in horror as civilians were killed by the thousands and denied safe passage out of war zones. Months have passed since Russia invaded Ukraine on February […]Read more

In the Gospel this past Sunday we hear Jesus tell his disciples, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” Pope Francis reflected on these words during his Regina Coeli address, well aware that the world is suffering so much violence and conflict. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give […]Read more

Many of the people introduced in the New Testament are now venerated as saints in the Catholic Church. But what about the Old Testament? Why don’t we refer to Moses, Abraham, or Isaiah as saints? Diane called The Patrick Madrid Show to ask. This is a great question, responded Patrick. He explained, “There’s a bit […]Read more

You’ve heard the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the miraculous image imprinted on the tilma of St. Juan Diego. Perhaps you have visited it in Mexico City or know someone who has. But chances are that you don’t know the story of another miraculous image and title of Our Lady—that of Our Lady […]Read more

Happy Easter! One of the great things about being Catholic is that we don’t celebrate Easter for one day—it’s such a glorious occasion that we celebrate for EIGHT DAYS! Eight solemnities in a row to mark the Resurrection of our Savior. Festivities of unending splendor, you might say. The last day of our Easter octave […]Read more

Today we enter into three days of sacred liturgies leading up to the glorious Resurrection of our Lord on Easter Sunday. These days are some of the most beautiful and sacred of our entire liturgical year. The Holy Triduum begins with the celebration of the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday. Holy Thursday […]Read more

“The elderly see history and pass on history,” says Pope Francis. Continuing his catechesis on old age, the Holy Father today spoke about the vital importance of the elderly passing along the faith to the next generations. He taught about Moses who was a whopping one hundred and twenty years old, “but his eye was […]Read more

Chilling headlines emerge each day from Ukraine as bombings continue, civilian casualties mount, and those who remain are running low on crucial supplies of food and medicine. “Rivers of blood and tears are flowing in Ukraine,” said Pope Francis after his Angelus address this week in Rome. The Holy Father has asked the faithful to […]Read more

The Holy Father has asked that all believers observe a Day of Fasting for Peace on March 2, 2022, Ash Wednesday. On this day that we abstain from meat and fast as our Lenten season begins, Pope Francis encourages believers and non-believers alike “in a special way to dedicate themselves intensely to prayer and fasting […]Read more

Ash Wednesday, believe it or not, isn’t a Holy Day of Obligation. Even so, right in the middle of the week, Catholics turn up in droves on the first day of Lent for Ash Wednesday Mass and to receive ashes on their forehead. What’s it all about? Patrick Madrid, host of The Patrick Madrid Show […]Read more

When you think of old age, what comes to mind? Do you find it a welcoming thought, or is it something you would rather avoid? Our society has become increasingly hostile towards age. The cosmetic and skincare industry markets “anti-aging” products, as if a cream or serum can reverse the natural course of our body […]Read more

“Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence,” says the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Most Catholics already knew as much, but there is often confusion about what fasting and abstinence really means. We’re here to help! Can.  […]Read more