Patrick opens with a timely update on the IRS shifting its stance toward churches and political endorsements and brings listeners the bishops’ decision to maintain neutrality, regardless of the new government position. Calls from listeners spark heartfelt discussion: Patrick consoles a struggling convert torn between his faith and his family, suggests practical resources for pro-life […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/8b017142-391e-452d-8d57-b31601119a50/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Patrick Madrid opens up after theheart-shattering Texas floods that took the lives of many: includingtwo young Catholic girls found holding their Rosaries. This isn’t a tidy theology talk; it’s a gut-wrenching, faith-clinging, grief-soaked conversation about why God allows suffering, and how we hold on when life falls apart. The Caller: Cecile from Bryan, Texas Cecile […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/c7c2748e-5bd8-4cb1-81e1-b31501651c9b/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Patrick tackles a lively question about a secret Friday church wedding followed by a staged Saturday ceremony, triggering a flood of listener stories and questions on sacramental law, honesty, and what truly counts in Catholic marriage. Mixed with candid advice, Patrick walks through challenges like destination weddings, annulments, and outdoor ceremonies, weaving in personal anecdotes […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/19aae658-4578-4b13-978a-b315010bf2b6/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Patrick discusses a surprising IRS update that allows churches to endorse political candidates without losing their tax-exempt status, unpacking its far-reaching implications for faith communities and political conversations alike. He fields listener questions on Communion posture, the distinction between private devotion and public worship, and confronts concerns on recent developments in the Catechism about religious […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/9ac7b414-4b15-4194-a8a1-b315010bf913/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Patrick explores the real-life decisions Catholics face, such as switching from the Latin Rite to the Byzantine Rite, and the complexities of hidden weddings, family pressures, and honesty, while seamlessly shifting to lighter banter about Johnny Carson and the subtle dangers of cultural influences like song lyrics. A candid exchange on free will in heaven […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/e97decf0-39c5-4886-852c-b315010bf60f/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Patrick discusses a recent Japanese study linking multiple mRNA COVID shots to quicker pancreatic cancer death, then addresses a thirteen-year-old’s quest to engage a neighbor dabbling in Greek paganism—suggesting the Socratic method for meaningful questions instead of preaching. He fields heartfelt, complex questions: one from a husband bracing for cancer surgery and concerned about marital […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/7f603eeb-d930-437b-947c-b314010da812/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Patrick takes authentic listener questions about Catholic family life, moving from godparent choices to whether hand-holding during the Our Father really belongs at Mass, then unpacks Church teaching on intimacy, fertility struggles, and the confusion facing many couples after surgeries or medical setbacks. He weaves in relatable memories, sharp commentary on clergy advice, practical encouragement […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/d6ad3edf-e701-43a6-b9fa-b314010da59a/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Patrick fields big questions about faith, Scripture, and longstanding Catholic beliefs, moving from the story of Noah’s flood and its meaning for today to the mysterious figure Jacob grapples with in Genesis, and weighing in on the often-misunderstood topic of Jesus’ so-called siblings. Suggestions from Church tradition and biblical evidence pour in, punctuated with practical […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/6014fb42-85cd-44ef-8d77-b314010dab49/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Patrick began the hour reflecting on the Texas Flood Disaster and also talked about altar girls and altar boys and the significance of having only altar boys. Patrick talks about the Texas Flood Disaster and how any day could be our last day on earth and to be ready when that time comes (0:45) Lucy-Shares […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/f3ba762b-7027-4689-afc5-b31301322561/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Patrick discusses purgatory with a number of callers and also counsels callers about cremations and explains about relics as well. Wyatt (Email)-How to handle working with people who don’t believe in objective truth when I work in politics? (1:10) Rick-I need a book recommendation for the topic of purgatory that is not so heavy-handed? (9:39) […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/7940bfb2-efa7-43b3-90f8-b313012b39de/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Patrick counsels a listener who is divorced, and also about how to defend the faith regarding scripture, and other issues such as finding good Catholic women, Catholic cemeteries and listening to Contemporary Christian Music. Aaron-I have 2 kids. I just got divorced because my wife decided she is a lesbian. We are Catholic. I don’t […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/d62e5900-e5db-4d51-94e9-b3130127454b/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Barbara – Why would they use lower case on pronouns referring to God in my prayer book? Carla – How is annulment different from divorce? Letecia – The missal says ‘The faithful kneel after the Agnus Dei unless the bishop decides otherwise’. What does this mean. Lourdes – My friend hangs out with protestants and […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/1e7d799a-fc19-4105-b62e-b30f010bf789/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more