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 wouldstill be valid, because validity depends on three essential elements: form (the words of consecration), matter (unleavened bread and […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/a1063ae0-50f9-4ab3-8199-b3410151e522/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

A caller named Marianne asked Patrick Madrid how to explain to her evangelical son-in-law that Mary remained a virgin her whole life, especially since he believes the Bible says Jesus had brothers in the literal sense. The Teaching in a Nutshell Catholic dogma says Mary was a virgin before the conception of Jesus, during His […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/2a6a254e-c04b-4f80-8e69-b34001649c7d/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Image viaRiccardo 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 heart, and […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/0843fd49-6fa3-4ea4-a0f8-b34001617da4/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Patrick answers heartfelt calls about faith, struggle, and gratitude, from questions about yoga in schools to what distinguishes Catholicism from other Christian traditions. Concerns about odd toy fads, spiritual wellbeing, and life’s deepest mysteries swirl together as listeners describe how the show sparks real change in their families and hearts. Urgency runs high for the […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/650933d7-6226-4db6-90a1-b340010c6bb5/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Special Triple Match Hour https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/994bf2ec-5a58-4c9c-a641-b340010c6e4b/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/994bf2ec-5a58-4c9c-a641-b340010c6e4b/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Patrick takes on urgent Catholic family questions, from the ethics of end-of-life care and DNR orders to how the Church guides parents facing unmarried pregnancies, all while offering advice grounded in faith and honesty. Listeners bring raw stories: fighting off hospital pressure, supporting loved ones at critical moments, and challenging popular fads and misconceptions about […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/93e22513-0833-4f8c-85dc-b340010c7056/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Jenny – You just said ‘at the end of the world’ we will be judged. We always say ‘world without end’ in the Glory Be. How does this work? Will our body not be human anymore after death? (01:25) Ralph – Most people call priests ‘father’, but I thought that Jesus said not to use […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/8bab0f71-e179-454f-b9bd-b33f010bafc8/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Patrick explains the significance of “the Upper Room” where Jesus shared a final meal with his disciples and instituted the Eucharist. (01:09 Ben – How do I know if I am being scrupulous? (07:09) Teresa – My brother left the Catholic Church a long time ago. What can I say to help my brother come […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/41f8d5a7-dc7b-41ce-8243-b33f010eeb06/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Patrick welcomes listeners to the midway point of the Relevant Radio pledge drive, sparking faith and generosity with a prayer and an invitation to community. In this episode, Patrick answers questions about God’s presence in dreams, discusses the dangers of youth vaping, and explores Catholic views on near-death experiences and the Rapture with warmth and […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/57754336-0836-46a3-90be-b33f010bb26b/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Patrick jumps into the summer pledge drive with a heartfelt prayer, inviting listeners to call in and share their struggles, questions, and triumphs. A call from Don in Arizona sparks a raw conversation about faith, loneliness, and returning to the Church, while Tom from Philadelphia seeks advice on discussing Catholicism with LDS missionaries using everyday […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/9a27f477-3b9b-4d8d-bac9-b33e0109f105/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Special Triple Challenge Hour! https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/e7bc6bb2-79fc-48ce-8b02-b33e010b98c3/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/e7bc6bb2-79fc-48ce-8b02-b33e010b98c3/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

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 areright below God in the order of creation, way above us humans. They have authority over us, not the other way around. […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/3f1ca828-338b-4751-902f-b33e01138db2/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more