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Jumping Through Hoops or Following Jesus?

July 14, 2026July 13, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick received a call from a listener named Joseph who requested an explanation of why Catholics are required to go to confession and follow the rules of the Church to remain in the state of grace. Joseph argued that God is not limited by our shortcomings and His mercy […]

What will our Glorified Bodies be like?

July 12, 2026July 7, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show, 6-year-old Kayha called in to ask Patrick what our glorified bodies will be like. “I have a question. I know that we get our souls when we come to heaven and die when Jesus comes back to earth again, and we get our bodies back. But do we still […]

Using Technology as a Catholic

July 11, 2026July 8, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, The Inner Life

How often do you check your phone every day? How often do you look at it, touch it, or think about it? Do you even know? According to studies, on average, Americans check their phones around 350 times a day and tap their phone around 2600 times a day. “Like it or not, personal technology […]

Peace to People of Ill Will?

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

On The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick read an email question from listener Nancy about a particular phrase in the Gloria: Hi Patrick. At Mass during the Gloria, we say “Peace to people of goodwill.” I always wondered if this means that we don’t need to give peace to people without goodwill. When I was going […]

What is the difference between Actual and Sanctifying Grace?

June 30, 2026June 25, 2026 Articles, Catechesis

Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show listener Patrick called in to ask host Patrick what the difference is between Sanctifying Grace and regular grace, and how we can receive Sanctifying Grace. Patrick began by defining “Sanctifying Grace”. “The Church would describe it in terms like this: it’s the very life of God Himself that is […]

Why do we suffer?

June 26, 2026June 25, 2026 Articles, Catechesis

One of the most common arguments against the existence of God, namely a benevolent and all-powerful one, is the existence of pain, suffering, tragedy, and evil in our world. Why would God allow this to happen? Why doesn’t he prevent all of the evil that is taking place? If He truly loved us, wouldn’t He […]

What Do Catholics Believe About the Rapture?

June 23, 2026June 21, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

“Rapture” is the term often used by Christian denominations to describe one of the last phases of human existence in which the believers of a particular creed will be granted salvation and entrance into paradise, while the others will be left behind. You can see it in everything from movies (The Rapture) to video games […]

Rejecting Sin and Finding Happiness

June 22, 2026June 21, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, The Inner Life

What is sin? Is it an honest mistake? Is it failing? Is it the state of being imperfect? Sin, in its simplest terms, is a turning away from God. Everything was created in order and with purpose, and we are ordered towards God. So, when we turn away from God, we are rejecting the […]

Never Too Far Gone: Returning to Confession

June 19, 2026June 16, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

What is the limit on God’s mercy? How far gone must one be before God is no longer open to welcoming that person back into the fold? Trick questions: there is no limit. God is always ready and willing to receive you into the state of grace with open arms. As long as you […]

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