Patrick answers questions ranging from the rites of the Catholic Church and differences between Eastern Catholic and Orthodox practices to the emotional tug-of-war families sense over traditional Latin Mass versus contemporary liturgies, wrestling with reverence, choir commitments, and parental concerns for their children’s formation. He shares thoughts on altar girls, highlights generational shifts in liturgical […]Read more

Patrick answers questions ranging from the three days of darkness prophecy and private revelation to why forgiveness can be such a struggle and how wrath creeps up in daily life, all with a straight-on, plainspoken style that never ducks the awkward moments. He unpacks biblical puzzles like the talking serpent in Eden, considers purity of […]Read more

Patrick answers questions from listeners, threading through the meaning of worship in Genesis, friendship choices for Catholics, the struggle to stay holy amid challenging company, and whether angels outclass humans. Calls spark reflection on spiritual encounters, Catholic education’s challenges, and the experience of recovery. Therese (email) – What are your thoughts about using Genesis 22:5 […]Read more

Patrick launches into listeners’ heartfelt questions about faith, anger, liturgical customs, and Catholic identity, peppering the conversations with wisdom, humor, and personal stories. One moment Patrick unfolds advice about handling irritation over “organized religion,” while the next, he responds to a Marine’s anxieties about spiritual witness among friends. Quirky banter with Cyrus seeps in between […]Read more

Patrick talks about the following topics with listeners: Patrick addresses the ridiculous nonsense of chain emails saying, you will have bad luck if you don’t forward them, what books do you recommend for people wanting to enter the faith, and the Church needs to start actively evangelizing Muslims. Email – Rita – The ridiculous nonsense […]Read more

Patrick talks about the following topics with listeners. A question arises about if people who get last rites go straight to heaven, do Episcopalians have to get rebaptized when they come into the Catholic Church, and how do I handle scrupulosity? Rhonda – My mother-in-law died on May 17. While she was still alive a […]Read more

On Hour 3 of today’s Patrick Madrid show, Patrick talks with the following callers (and answers emails): Marilyn – About the episcopalian marriage and coming into the Church, continue to pray for these people, and pray to St. Monica and guardian angel for them. Tom – Catholic school and kids on autism spectrum. My son […]Read more

Patrick answers listener questions about Catholic weddings, infant baptism, and the challenge of living as a Christian in a secular, religiously diverse America. He moves from discussions of Church history and the Filioque controversy to callers’ deep frustrations over culture and faith, offering insight, honesty, and moments of gentle wit. Voices overlap and topics swing […]Read more

Patrick welcomes listeners into a lively morning with questions about faith, charity, and the nature of love, then responds to concerns about distractions at Mass and the interest generated by a celebrity priest’s arrival. He fields honest questions about Catholic teaching, addresses anxieties over returning to church after spiritual wandering, and doesn’t shy away from […]Read more

Patrick welcomes listeners into conversations where Catholic belief collides with ordinary life, fielding questions from parents wrestling with pride shirts at work, addressing how the saints and Mary hear prayers, and challenging the idea that radio should limit itself to purely spiritual talk. He weaves in analogies, real examples, and fresh responses to illustrate what […]Read more

Patrick answers questions that touch everything from a Catholic parent’s concern about workplace pride flags to the confusion and hope surrounding the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), as well as handling scrupulosity in confession and tough home conversations on pornography and faith. Answers unfold with candor and care as he moves from apologetics to […]Read more

Patrick opens the hour recounting the beginnings of Catholic Answers and a wild confrontation with anti-Catholic preachers that erupts mid-talk, transforming into a memorable debate before a stunned crowd. He fields calls ranging from a Baptist-turned-Catholic’s conversion story to a thoughtful challenge about the Church’s claims, weaving candid advice on faith, personal peace, and tuning […]Read more