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What can we expect from the National Eucharistic Congress?

October 7, 2023October 4, 2023 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, The Patrick Madrid Show

Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show, Kevin from Florida called in to ask Patrick about the National Eucharistic Congress (NEC) and what we as individual Catholics can hope to gain from the Congress and what we should expect. Kevin said that he intends to go and wants to know what a reasonable and fruitful outcome […]

My Workplace is Allowing Men into the Women’s Locker Room…

October 5, 2023October 2, 2023 Articles, News and Culture, The Patrick Madrid Show

Debbie, a recent convert to the Catholic faith, called into The Patrick Madrid Show with a perplexing and alarming predicament taking place at her job. “Here’s my question,” she began. “I’m working in a spa right now, and I just found out in a meeting yesterday that we’ve been allowing transgender men into our women’s […]

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

September 15, 2023June 29, 2026 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 Alicia who called into The Patrick Madrid Show during a moment of crisis. She said that she was used to listening to NPR on that radio […]

“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 in “Angels”, a brand-new 15-minute audio download that’s only available this summer. Patrick serves as our guide to angels through the saints, Tradition, and Scripture […]

Why the Seal of Confession Can Never Be Broken

June 23, 2023July 9, 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. […]

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

April 12, 2023July 9, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

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 the youngest Relevant Radio listeners. Even children’s questions can express wisdom beyond their years. 11-year-old Emma called in to ask the question, “Why is St. Michael a saint if he’s […]

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

March 22, 2023July 9, 2026 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 his advice and for suggestions on how to proceed. Maria had recently got a job at a grocery store in a small college town that […]

Did Jesus Really “Descend into Hell”?

March 15, 2023July 9, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from […]

Is “Human Composting” Morally Permissible?

March 1, 2023June 29, 2026 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 that cremation is permitted but not recommended. However, this latest fad is a whole new ball game. Thanks. Traditionally, people are either buried in caskets […]

What is the “State of Grace?”

January 23, 2023July 9, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

On The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick received a Twitter question from listener Ashley that read: What does “state of grace” mean? If someone is to die in the state of grace, do they bypass purgatory and go straight to heaven? If we have residual sin when we die, why go to confession? Patrick broke it […]

What Will Happen When the World Ends?

January 17, 2023July 13, 2023 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

There are countless movies and books about the end of the world, and what might happen when the earth succumbs to nuclear conflict, apocalyptic natural disasters, or it’s swallowed up by a zombie infection or an alien invasion. We’ve seen it in War of the Worlds, A Quiet Place, I Am Legend, Mad Max, Snowpiercer, […]

How Far Does God’s Mercy Extend?

January 13, 2023July 13, 2023 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

It may seem like an easy question to answer: How far does God’s mercy extend? The answer is in the question. God is all-powerful, all-loving, all-present, all-knowing, and all-merciful. His mercy has no limits. So, it extends beyond our comprehension. But how can we be sure someone is forgiven if they die from suicide or […]

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