Catechesis

Why the Seal of Confession Can Never Be Broken

August 16, 2026August 14, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

On The Patrick Madrid Show, a listener named Cat called into the show to ask Patrick about the reasoning behind the seal of confession and why it exists. She explained that she has a hard time coming to terms with the fact that priests are not allowed to turn in people who commit heinous crimes. […]

Why are archangels called saints? And why did Jesus curse a fig tree?

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

On The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick hosted a special children’s segment in which he spent three hours answering the most poignant questions from the youngest Relevant Radio listeners. Even children’s questions can express wisdom beyond their years. 11-year-old Emma called in to ask the question, “Why is St. Michael a saint if he’s an angel?” […]

General Audience of Pope Leo XIV from August 12th, 2026

August 12, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, News and Culture

Originally written and delivered by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Basilica. Originally published on the Vatican website here. Dear brothers and sisters, The fifth chapter of the Conciliar Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium (SC) is dedicated to the liturgical year, a theme we would like to look at today, to explain its value in the life […]

Explaining the Trinity: Nature and Person

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

Listener Frank called in to The Patrick Madrid Show to say something that a lot of Catholics can relate to: “I was wondering about the Holy Trinity. I believe in it, but I don’t understand it.” Patrick understood, saying he thinks that describes a lot of people. They may understand the Trinity to some degree, […]

Pope Leo XIV Returns to Rome, Calls Catholics to Rediscover the Church’s Prayer

August 9, 2026August 7, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, Relevant In Rome

Pope Leo XIV has returned to Rome after spending several weeks at Castel Gandolfo, resuming his weekly public audiences with a renewed focus on the Second Vatican Council’s teaching on the sacred liturgy. During this week’s edition of Relevant in Rome, Ashley Noronha and Mark Swartzberg discussed the Pope’s latest catechesis, his upcoming visit to […]

Pope Leo XIV: Christ Brings Peace in the Midst of Life’s Storms

August 8, 2026August 10, 2026 Articles, Catechesis

Pope Leo XIV reminded Catholics that Jesus never abandons His people, even in life’s darkest moments, during his Angelus address on Sunday in St. Peter’s Square. Reflecting on the Gospel account of Jesus walking on the water (Matthew 14:22-33), the Holy Father focused on Christ’s reassuring words to the frightened disciples: “Take heart, it is […]

How Far Does God’s Mercy Extend?

August 8, 2026August 7, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

It may seem like an easy question to answer: How far does God’s mercy extend? The answer is in the question. God is all-powerful, all-loving, all-present, all-knowing, and all-merciful. His mercy has no limits. So, it extends beyond our comprehension. But how can we be sure someone is forgiven if they die from suicide or […]

Am I Culpable for Receiving an Invalid Sacrament?

August 5, 2026August 4, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

You may remember from a few years ago when news came out that thousands of baptisms were declared invalid when it was discovered that a priest in Arizona had erroneously been using the words “We baptize you…” instead of “I baptize you…” for 20 years. Because of their invalidity, those thousands of Arizona residents who […]

Is Being a “Good Person” Enough to Get to Heaven?

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

If you’ve spent any amount of time in engaging with the modern social sphere in the past few years, you’ve undoubtedly run into people who say things like, “I’m not religious, I’m spiritual. I don’t need religion because I’m a good person. I spread positive vibes, so I don’t need to pray. I don’t need […]

Pope Leo XIV: Christ Alone Satisfies Humanity’s Deepest Hunger

August 3, 2026 Articles, Catechesis

Pope Leo XIV reflected on the miracle of the loaves and fishes during his Angelus address on Sunday, reminding the faithful that Jesus satisfies not only physical hunger but the deepest needs of the human heart. Drawing from St. Matthew’s Gospel, the Holy Father pointed to Christ’s compassion as He fed more than 5,000 people […]

What Will Happen When the World Ends?

July 28, 2026July 27, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

There are countless movies and books about the end of the world, and what might happen when the earth succumbs to nuclear conflict, apocalyptic natural disasters, or it’s swallowed up by a zombie infection or an alien invasion. We’ve seen it in War of the Worlds, A Quiet Place, I Am Legend, Mad Max, Snowpiercer, […]

Letting God Forgive You

July 24, 2026July 21, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

On The Patrick Madrid Show, listener Bethany called in to the show for her second time to talk to Patrick about a deeply troubling and traumatic time in her life that has weighed on her for years. When she was seventeen years old, Bethany premaritally conceived a child. Under pressure from her family and the […]

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