Did Jesus Really “Descend into Hell”?
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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 ... Read more
What is the “State of Grace?”
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Recently 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 ... Read more
What Will Happen When the World Ends?
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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 ... Read more
How Far Does God’s Mercy Extend?
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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. ... Read more
Are Non-Denominational Baptisms Valid?
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Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show, Carol called in to ask Patrick what the differences are between a Christian, non-Catholic baptism and a Catholic baptism. Carol’s daughter and her ... Read more
What is the Church’s Teaching on Contraception and IVF?
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NOTE: This article features some sensitive topics that may not be suitable for younger readers. Please use discretion. Years ago, a listener named Maddie called in to The Patrick ... Read more
Did the Devil Make Me Do It?
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A film came out last year called The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. The plot of the movie, as all of The Conjuring movies are, was based ... Read more
Why is Religious Art So Serious?
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Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show, Albert called in to ask about the paintings and sculptures that we see in religious places such as churches. He wanted to know ... Read more
Letting God Forgive You
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Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show, listener Bethany called in to the show for her second time to talk to Patrick about a deeply troubling and traumatic time in ... Read more
Explaining the Trinity: Nature and Person
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Recently, listener Frank called in to The Patrick Madrid Show to say something that a lot of Catholics can relate to: “I was wondering about the Holy Trinity. I ... Read more
Is Alcohol Intrinsically Sinful?
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“It’s a bad drug, man. It’s the only drug we know that actually makes people more aggressive, so you see a massive effect on crime rates. Half the people ... Read more
Is Being a “Good Person” Enough to Get to Heaven?
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If you’ve spent any amount of time in engaging with the modern social sphere in the past few years, you’ve undoubtedly run into people who say things like, “I’m ... Read more