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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 […]

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 […]

How Far Does God’s Mercy Extend?

January 13, 2023July 24, 2026 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 […]

What is the Church’s Teaching on Contraception and IVF?

November 21, 2022July 13, 2023 Articles, News and Culture, The Patrick Madrid Show

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 Madrid Show to debate the topic of contraception with Patrick. In her eyes, it shouldn’t be prohibited by the Church because God is all-knowing and all-powerful, […]

Explaining the Trinity: Nature and Person

October 7, 2022July 13, 2023 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

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 believe in it, but I don’t understand it.” Patrick understood, saying he thinks that describes a lot of people. They may understand the Trinity to some […]

Am I Culpable for Receiving an Invalid Sacrament?

September 27, 2022July 13, 2023 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

You may remember from earlier in 2022 when news came out that thousands of baptisms were declared invalid when it was discovered that a priest in Arizona had erroneously been using the words “We baptize you…” instead of “I baptize you…” for 20 years. Because of their invalidity, those thousands of Arizona residents who received […]

How to Be and How Not to Be Miserable (Part 2)

September 22, 2022July 13, 2023 Articles, News and Culture, The Patrick Madrid Show

Last week, on The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick discussed a video called “How to be miserable for the rest of your life”. You can read Part 1 here. Be suspicious of people. Step seven of how to be miserable instructs that you should never give anybody the benefit of the doubt and you should assume […]

How to Be and How Not to Be Miserable (Part 1)

September 20, 2022July 13, 2023 Articles, News and Culture, The Patrick Madrid Show

In April of 2021, a video on YouTube was published called “How to be miserable for the rest of your life”. In it, the narrator facetiously documents several habits that you can incorporate into your life if you want to ensure that you will be unhappy, disorganized, and miserable. Patrick spent a segment on The […]

What Happens When We Die?

September 9, 2022July 13, 2023 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show, Tracy from Oakland called in to ask Patrick a few questions about the concepts of death, what happens to the body, and how we reconcile judgment and the resurrection with what we learn in the Catechism. “With ‘Ashes to ashes and dust to dust’, it brought up these questions […]

Living Your Faith at School

September 6, 2022July 13, 2023 Articles, News and Culture, The Patrick Madrid Show

An 11-year-old Emma called into The Patrick Madrid Show recently to ask Patrick for advice on how to stay strong in her faith and values this school year, especially when people don’t agree with her viewpoints or religious beliefs. Emma explained that last week was her first week in middle school and there are a […]

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