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Is Clapping Appropriate at Mass?

February 18, 2025February 10, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, The Patrick Madrid Show

Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show, listener Ann called into the show to ask Patrick a question about a simple issue that nevertheless seems to be polarizing within the Catholic Church: clapping at Mass. As Ann explained, the congregation at her local church finds a reason to clap several times at each Mass, whether it […]

The Lord Giveth and the Lord Taketh Away

February 15, 2025February 10, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

We often picture grace as warm rays of sunlight streaming down from the heavens, illuminating our lives with blessings. But that is not what grace is. Grace is not an external sign of God’s favor—it is His very life within us, given freely and undeservedly, so that we may be conformed to Christ. True grace […]

Jumping Through Hoops or Following Jesus?

February 11, 2025February 10, 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 […]

Simple Steps to Living a Healthier Lifestyle

January 30, 2025February 10, 2026 Articles, Family and Kids, Morning Air

St. Augustine is often credited as being the one to say, “Take care of your body as if you were going to live forever; and take care of your soul as if you were going to die tomorrow.” Whether it was he who originally vocalized this idea or not, it conveys a very important message. […]

When God Tells Us No, Not Yet, or Not Now

January 12, 2025February 10, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, The Inner Life

If you have kids, you’ve probably (and hopefully) had to deal with saying no to your kids at some point in their lives. And if you don’t have kids, you must remember when you were a kid yourself and your parents had to tell you no. In the moment, the child in the situation rarely […]

Practicing True Christian Charity

January 4, 2025February 10, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

God could have come to us in a blazing chariot flanked by light, laurels, and lavish luxury. He could have chosen to be born to a king and queen or another form of royalty. He could have chosen to become a man with status, wealth, and power. Any number of outstanding traits could have […]

In the Image and Likeness of God

October 13, 2024February 11, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show, a listener wrote into the show to ask about the process of consecration, as well as the meaning of the phrase “in the image and likeness of God”. Questions to be answered, please! Hopefully, you can help me out with these two questions: What happens on the altar during […]

Why Did God Create Us?

September 17, 2024February 11, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

On The Patrick Madrid Show, 9-year-old Aiden called in to ask Patrick an important question about our origins and God’s intentions: If God knew that we were going to be great sinners, and that we might end up suffering the torments of hell if we chose not to use our free wills wisely, then why […]

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