Who Can Be Elected Pope?

April 22, 2025 Articles, Catechesis, News and Culture, The Patrick Madrid Show

 As the Church mourns the passing of Pope Francis, attention will soon begin to turn toward what comes next: the conclave, where the 267th successor of St. Peter ... Read more

Will Our Confessed Sins Be Brought Up When We Die?

February 28, 2025February 27, 2025 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

When we commit sin, we offend God and do damage to our souls. If it’s a venial sin, we erode the relationship between God and ourselves. And if it’s ... Read more

Sunday Gospel Reflection: How Should I Treat My Enemies?

February 23, 2025February 21, 2025 Articles, Catechesis

Gospel – February 23, 2025 Jesus said to his disciples: “To you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who ... Read more

Examining Church Teaching on Liturgical Music

February 17, 2025February 13, 2025 Articles, Catechesis

“The musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of inestimable value, greater even than that of any other art. The main reason for this pre-eminence is that, ... Read more

Jumping Through Hoops or Following Jesus?

February 11, 2025February 10, 2025 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick received a call from a listener named Joseph who requested an explanation of why Catholics are required to go to confession and ... Read more

Good Help: The Story of Our Lady of Champion

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 Articles, Catechesis

October 9th marks the Feast of Our Lady of Champion, the title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the national shrine in Champion, Wisconsin after her miraculous protection ... Read more

2025 Holy Days of Obligation and Solemnities

December 5, 2024December 9, 2024 Articles, Catechesis, Family and Kids

While some feast days and holidays don’t change their dates year to year, the Liturgical Calendar of the Catholic Church often rotates depending on the dates of other events. ... Read more

“I Promised My Sister I’d Scatter Her Ashes – What Should I Do Now?”(Father Simon Says)

November 25, 2024November 26, 2024 Articles, Best of the Week, Catechesis

Cynthia from Chicago called in with a real-life moral dilemma: her late sister asked for her ashes to be scattered in the ocean, but Cynthia’s pastor said, “Nope, can’t ... Read more

Why You Should Get Married in the Church

November 18, 2024November 17, 2024 Articles, Catechesis, Morning Air

So many couples today either get married at a location that can serve as both a venue for the ceremony as well as the reception, while others decide not ... Read more

The Sacred Importance of Holy Oil in the Catholic Church

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024 Articles, Catechesis

Holy oil holds a profound place in Catholic tradition, serving as a sacred element in various sacraments to bless, heal, ordain, baptize, and confirm. The Catholic Church employs holy ... Read more

Day 4 of Holy Souls Novena: The Apostolic Pardon

November 5, 2024November 5, 2024 Articles, Catechesis

It was to St. Peter that Jesus said, “Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” (Mt. ... Read more

Are you ready for the Catholic New Year?

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 Articles, Catechesis

What if this year, you started your year with the Catholic Church? As a reminder, Holy Mother Church doesn’t begin her new year on January 1. We’re less than ... Read more