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Examining Church Teaching on Liturgical Music

October 21, 2026October 19, 2026 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, as sacred song united to the words, it forms a necessary or integral part of the solemn liturgy.” (Sacrosanctum Concilium, #112) Liturgical music is often a […]

How Do We Know the Soul is Immortal?

October 19, 2026October 18, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

On The Patrick Madrid Show, Steve called in to ask Patrick about the immortality of the soul, the mortality of the body, and how Catholics can reconcile heaven and hell with an all-loving God. He called in to say, “This is kind of amazing for me. I’ve been listening to you for about three years […]

What is the difference between the Catholic Faith and the Lutheran Faith?

October 13, 2026October 12, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, Father Simon Says

A listener recently wrote in to share a surprising experience: she had given her Lutheran neighbor a ride to church and, since she had already been to Mass, decided to sit in on the Lutheran service. What surprised her was how familiar it felt. She noticed women veiling and others kneeling for Communion. When she […]

“I don’t want to go through with the abortion of my child.”

October 11, 2026October 9, 2026 Articles, Family and Kids, The Patrick Madrid Show

“Right now, I’m calling because I’m actually on my way to get abortion pills at a clinic, and I truthfully don’t know what to do.” Those were the words of Alicia who called into The Patrick Madrid Show during a moment of crisis. She said that she was used to listening to NPR on that radio […]

PATRICK: The Trolley Car Dilemma

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

Have you ever heard of the “Trolley Car” dilemma? On The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick discussed this hypothetical quandary in the context of choosing who lives and who dies, and he tied it to the decision to drop the nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. The Trolley Dilemma is a 2014 moral […]

Why is There Suffering and Evil in the World?

October 4, 2026October 3, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, Father Simon Says

Many people throughout the world who have ceased to pray, to trust in God, or even to believe in Him have cited one particular reason for their departure from the Faith: If God existed and was omnibenevolent, He wouldn’t allow all of this suffering and evil in the world. Why could He allow it? How […]

St. Thomas Aquinas’ 5 Arguments for the Existence of God

September 21, 2026September 20, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, The Patrick Madrid Show

Long before Jesus, Christianity, and the likes of St. Thomas Aquinas, the Greek philosopher Aristotle came tragically close to determining the existence of God through his own conjectures and determinations. But, as he did not have the benefit of divine revelation, his findings were incomplete. Fast-forward 1500 years and we see St. Thomas Aquinas produce […]

Is it Alright to Wear a Rosary?

September 18, 2026September 17, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

We’ve all probably seen someone wearing a rosary around their neck at some point in our lives. Is it disrespectful or inappropriate? Is it a form of mockery or devotion? As a devotional article that may or may not have been blessed, it is worth discovering the proper way to care for such an object. […]

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