Family rituals face pressure from digital distractions while Patrick examines the sway of social media over young adults, and as listeners call in, he grapples with misunderstandings around Jewish identity and explores the subtle boundaries between faith traditions, generational conflict, and societal expectations. A man crashed a stolen car outside St. Joseph Shrine. Then he […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick scrutinizes the surge of antisemitism among Catholics and Western societies, pressing into how anti-Zionist rhetoric often masks deeper animosity. Scripture and historical events get drawn in, with Patrick insisting on Christ’s directive to love enemies, rejecting bigotry even when popular sentiment turns dark. Moments of practical advice intertwine with sharp social critique as Patrick […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick explores how social media fuels old prejudices, linking modern propaganda and group blame to ancient scapegoating while connecting it to the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The conversation threads through the tension between criticizing harmful actions and blanket condemnation of entire communities, probing how accusations, silence, and even friendship shift when religious and moral […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more