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Can Catholics Attend Invalid Weddings? (The Patrick Madrid Show)

Can Catholics Attend Invalid Weddings? (The Patrick Madrid Show)

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When Melissa wrote to The Patrick Madrid Show, her email was simple and direct: she’d been a bridesmaid in two weddings years ago, both involving Catholics who married outside the Church without dispensation. Now that she understands her faith better, she wonders if she sinned by participating. Patrick begins with calm reassurance. “If you didn’t […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/e2bdd4bf-d8a7-411a-aef7-b01b0107f93a/dfd79eed-24e0-4f90-b3cc-b38401608a16/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more
Should Catholics Celebrate Halloween? (The Patrick Madrid Show)

Should Catholics Celebrate Halloween? (The Patrick Madrid Show)

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On The Patrick Madrid Show, Jacqueline from Long Beach calls in with a question: Is it okay for Catholics to celebrate Halloween? Patrick explains that Halloween actually began as “All Hallows’ Eve,” the vigil before All Saints’ Day, a time meant to honor the saints in heaven and pray for the faithful departed. While the […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/e2bdd4bf-d8a7-411a-aef7-b01b0107f93a/187c7bf6-2f39-4208-b33f-b383015b719b/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more
Pope Leo XIV Canonizes Seven New Saints (The Patrick Madrid Show)

Pope Leo XIV Canonizes Seven New Saints (The Patrick Madrid Show)

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In this episode of The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick shares inspiring details from Pope Leo XIV’s historic canonization of seven new saints at St. Peter’s Square – an event that drew 70,000 faithful. Among them were the first saints from Venezuela and Papua New Guinea, including St. Peter To Rot, martyred for defending Christian marriage […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/e2bdd4bf-d8a7-411a-aef7-b01b0107f93a/f5440ea8-a0d8-4f90-bffc-b37c014120c9/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more
Why Don’t Most Catholics Receive Both the Host and the Precious Blood at Communion Like at the Last Supper? (The Patrick Madrid Show)

Why Don’t Most Catholics Receive Both the Host and the Precious Blood at Communion Like at the Last Supper? (The Patrick Madrid Show)

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Many Catholics have wondered why, at most Masses, the congregation receives only the consecrated Host, and not the Precious Blood? In this episode of The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick unpacks the theology behind this practice and clears up one of the most common misconceptions about Holy Communion. He explains that during the Last Supper, Jesus […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/e2bdd4bf-d8a7-411a-aef7-b01b0107f93a/3b52cee2-4f69-4662-8d00-b37200fb7154/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more
“Altar Serving Has Helped Me Grow in My Faith.” (The Patrick Madrid Show)

“Altar Serving Has Helped Me Grow in My Faith.” (The Patrick Madrid Show)

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On The Patrick Madrid Show, 11-year-old Walter from Orlando calls in to share how being an altar server has helped him grow closer to Jesus. He talks about his favorite parts of serving – ringing the bells, carrying incense, and bringing the water and wine to the priest – and explains how those moments help […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/e2bdd4bf-d8a7-411a-aef7-b01b0107f93a/72ba2e47-853c-458a-83f6-b3670163e248/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more
Should a 14-Year-Old Have a Phone? (The Patrick Madrid Show)

Should a 14-Year-Old Have a Phone? (The Patrick Madrid Show)

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When it comes to raising teenagers in today’s digital world, parents often face this big question: “Should my teenager have a phone?” It’s about safety, responsibility, and protecting kids from the bad corners of the internet. On The Patrick Madrid Show, a young listener named Jacob from Massachusetts calls in with a bold request. His […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/e2bdd4bf-d8a7-411a-aef7-b01b0107f93a/d03a83b7-f753-49df-8d1f-b3640162079e/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more
Why the Church is the Safest Place to Be (The Patrick Madrid Show)

Why the Church is the Safest Place to Be (The Patrick Madrid Show)

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Patrick Madrid explains that the Church’s teaching on sexual morality has been consistent for 2,000 years and will never change. From the words of Jesus to the writings of St. Paul and the unbroken witness of the Church Fathers, the truth about chastity, purity of heart, and God’s plan for human love remains constant. The […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/e2bdd4bf-d8a7-411a-aef7-b01b0107f93a/157e56e7-6e9d-4b7f-b2e2-b35d012f422e/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more
Is a Mass Invalid if the Priest is in Mortal Sin? : Questions from a Protestant Pastor (The Patrick Madrid Show)

Is a Mass Invalid if the Priest is in Mortal Sin? : Questions from a Protestant Pastor (The Patrick Madrid Show)

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In this episode of The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick takes a call from John, a Protestant pastor in Texas, who asks whether the Mass is invalid if a Catholic priest celebrates it while in a state of mortal sin. Patrick explains that the Mass would still be valid, because validity depends on three essential elements: […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/e2bdd4bf-d8a7-411a-aef7-b01b0107f93a/54e8afb4-3a8a-4aa5-9651-b341014a409a/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more
“How Do I Keep Prayer from Becoming a Checklist?” (The Patrick Madrid Show)

“How Do I Keep Prayer from Becoming a Checklist?” (The Patrick Madrid Show)

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Patrick Madrid takes a call from Matt in Huntington Beach, who asks a very relatable question: How do I keep prayer intentional when I have so many intentions that it feels like a checklist? Patrick admits right away that he’s not speaking as a prayer “expert,” but as a fellow traveler who wrestles with the […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/e2bdd4bf-d8a7-411a-aef7-b01b0107f93a/ac0035ec-b448-4ce9-ae54-b3410138aafc/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more
The Holy Father Invites Us to Pray and Fast for Peace (The Patrick Madrid Show)

The Holy Father Invites Us to Pray and Fast for Peace (The Patrick Madrid Show)

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Image via Riccardo De Luca – Update / Shutterstock. Here’s a beautiful invitation from The Patrick Madrid Show that every Catholic should hear: Pope Leo XIV is asking us to fast and pray for peace this August 22nd, the Feast of the Queenship of Mary. 🌍🙏 At his general audience, the Holy Father turned his […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/e2bdd4bf-d8a7-411a-aef7-b01b0107f93a/ff089773-e079-49cd-add4-b340015bfb08/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more
Was Judas Saved? (The Patrick Madrid Show)

Was Judas Saved? (The Patrick Madrid Show)

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This episode of The Patrick Madrid Show is an exploration into one of those ouch topics: What happened to Judas? Is it possible he still went to heaven? Patrick walks us through Pope Leo’s recent catechesis, which centers on Jesus, our hope… and the betrayal at the Last Supper. Pope Leo reflects on that haunting line […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/e2bdd4bf-d8a7-411a-aef7-b01b0107f93a/fcdd78af-1825-478b-917d-b33d014f84a7/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more
“Is it Wrong to Name My Guardian Angel?” (The Patrick Madrid Show)

“Is it Wrong to Name My Guardian Angel?” (The Patrick Madrid Show)

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Ellen emailed Patrick and asked: “Is it wrong to name my guardian angel?” 🎯 The Short Answer:Patrick says, “No, don’t name your guardian angel,” because the Church actually says not to. 💡 Why not? Angels are right below God in the order of creation, way above us humans. They have authority over us, not the […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/e2bdd4bf-d8a7-411a-aef7-b01b0107f93a/5ac82a34-1865-4f66-b2e3-b3370152856c/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more