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

September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 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 ... Read more

In the Image and Likeness of God

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 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 ... Read more

Is “Human Composting” Morally Permissible?

August 21, 2023August 16, 2023 Articles, News and Culture, The Patrick Madrid Show

On The Patrick Madrid Show, a listener named John wrote in to ask Patrick about cremation and human composting: Patrick, Has the Church said anything about human composting? I realize ... Read more

“Angels” by Patrick Madrid

August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 Articles, Catechesis

Can angels hear your thoughts? Can you send them to do things? How many angels are there? Show host and expert Catholic apologist Patrick Madrid tackles these questions and more ... Read more

Will Our Confessed Sins Be Brought Up When We Die?

August 2, 2023July 31, 2023 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

When we commit sin, we offend God and do damage to our souls. If it’s a venial sin, we erode the relationship between God and ourselves. And if it’s a ... Read more

Should You Get a Tattoo?

July 14, 2023July 18, 2023 Articles, News and Culture, The Patrick Madrid Show

Tattoos are a controversial topic because, for centuries, they were seen by society as a mark of rebelliousness. Marking yourself through pain and permanent ink was not a common process ... Read more

Why the Seal of Confession Can Never Be Broken

June 23, 2023July 13, 2023 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

Recently 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 ... Read more

Jumping Through Hoops or Following Jesus?

June 7, 2023July 13, 2023 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick received a call from a caller named Joseph who requested an explanation of why Catholics are required to go to confession and follow ... Read more

Never Too Far Gone: Returning to Confession

June 1, 2023July 13, 2023 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 ... Read more

Should You Receive Jesus Under Both Species?

May 3, 2023July 13, 2023 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

Recently Patrick Madrid returned from his pilgrimage to the Holy Land, and he spent an episode of The Patrick Madrid Show catching up on emails and questions from his listeners. ... Read more

Why are archangels called saints? And why did Jesus curse a fig tree?

April 12, 2023July 13, 2023 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick hosted a special children’s segment on the show where he spent three hours answering the most poignant questions from Relevant Radio’s youngest listeners. ... Read more

Is it okay for me to work at a store that sells Plan B?

March 22, 2023July 13, 2023 Articles, News and Culture, The Patrick Madrid Show

Maria called into The Patrick Madrid Show with an ethical predicament about her new job and her role in what she thinks is an immoral transaction. She asked Patrick for ... Read more