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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. […]

How to Make a Better Confession

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

On a segment of The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick received an email from an anonymous listener who wrote in asking about confession: Patrick, would you recommend any confession supplements for making a good and thorough confession? Also, would you recommend any prayers before examining your conscience or before confession? Can you offer an examination that […]

Gentle Ways to Invite a Soul Back to God

September 11, 2026September 10, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, The Patrick Madrid Show

Listener Frank called into The Patrick Madrid Show seeking guidance on a matter that weighed heavily on his heart. Each week he leads a communal rosary, and among the faithful who gather is a woman in her late seventies. Her concern is not for herself but for a dear friend who does not believe in […]

Why do Catholics give so much attention to Mary?

September 2, 2026August 31, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

On an episode of The Patrick Madrid Show on Relevant Radio, Brandon from San Diego posed a thought-provoking question: Why do Catholics seem to focus so much on Mary? His concern wasn’t about praying with saints, but rather the sheer amount of time and prayer that Catholics dedicated to Marian devotion. He described it as […]

Forgiveness in Marriage is Not Optional

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 Articles, Family and Kids, Marriage Unhindered

“Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done, On earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread, And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from […]

What is the Magisterium?

August 29, 2026August 28, 2026 Articles, The Patrick Madrid Show

On The Patrick Madrid Show, listener George called in to ask a basic but very important question that a lot of Catholics get tripped up on: What is the Magisterium? From the sound of it, it could be a book or a group of papal documents or a place, or even a specific clerical […]

How Do I Love the Sinner but Hate the Sin?

August 26, 2026August 25, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

Many people scorn Catholics because they believe the Church teaches us to hate people for their sins and cast judgment when it is not our place. But that could not be further from the truth. Rather, Church teaching tells us that we are to love the sinner and hate the sin. But how do we […]

What is the Difference Between ‘Saying Prayers’ and ‘Praying’?

August 24, 2026August 23, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, The Patrick Madrid Show

On The Patrick Madrid Show, a listener named Susan called in to ask Patrick about the distinction between reciting written prayers and having a personal conversation with Our Lord. She was also curious about whether there were different benefits to each method and whether she was missing something by mainly conversing through recited prayers. Susan […]

Why the Seal of Confession Can Never Be Broken

August 16, 2026August 14, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

On The Patrick Madrid Show, a listener named Cat called into the show to ask Patrick about the reasoning behind the seal of confession and why it exists. She explained that she has a hard time coming to terms with the fact that priests are not allowed to turn in people who commit heinous crimes. […]

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