Is My Sin Unforgivable?
Articles, Faith and Spirituality, The Patrick Madrid Show
“I’ve been a long-time listener, and I’m struggling with faith and belief in God, and I have no sense of His presence or love for me. And I feel ... Read more
In the Image and Likeness of God
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 ... Read more
How to Make a Better Confession
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 ... Read more
How Do We Know the Soul is Immortal?
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 ... Read more
How Do I Love the Sinner but Hate the Sin?
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 ... Read more
Securing the Sanctuary
Articles, News and Culture, The Patrick Madrid Show
The topic of parish safety was poignantly highlighted in a recent discussion initiated by listener Eric from Virginia who called into The Patrick Madrid Show. Eric expressed his unease ... Read more
Should You Receive Jesus Under Both Species?
Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show
A listener wrote to The Patrick Madrid Show to ask about receiving communion under both species. “I can’t fight the feeling that I should be receiving communion both by ... Read more
Never Too Far Gone: Returning to Confession
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: ... Read more
What Do Catholics Believe About the Rapture?
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 ... Read more
Jumping Through Hoops or Following Jesus?
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 ... Read more
Should Americans pay reparations for slavery?
Articles, News and Culture, The Patrick Madrid Show
Amongst other sins, slavery is one of the great blemishes on the history of the United States. Disgraceful, deplorable, reprehensible, and shameful, slavery was the greatest evil our nation ... Read more
The Trolley Car Dilemma
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, ... Read more