For many Catholics, there can be confusion or simply a lot they don’t know about the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. In some ways this is understandable. Typically before you receive any other sacrament you go through a process of formation and preparation so that you understand what you are undertaking. But there […]Read more

Technology has made it easier than ever to connect with people around the world, to learn in a whole new way, and to share the Gospel through engaging and interactive means. Think of what the last year would have been like if we didn’t have the internet! However, it also allows anyone to say anything […]Read more

Did you know that when you receive the Eucharist at Mass your venial sins are forgiven? A venial sin is when we break God’s law in a less serious matter, or when we violate it in a grave matter but without full knowledge or consent of what we are doing. And by receiving the Eucharist […]Read more

We’re just over the halfway point of Lent, and hopefully it’s been a fruitful season so far! But maybe you’re someone who just hasn’t gotten into Lent this year. Maybe you planned to do something, but didn’t act on those plans. Or you simply decided that the past year involved enough sacrifice, so you didn’t […]Read more

At Relevant Radio®, we are a family. We support one another, pray for one another, and help each other along this faith journey. We share in one another’s sorrows and rejoice in the good news as well. If you are a regular listen of The Patrick Madrid Show, you may know Sam from Athens, Georgia. […]Read more

Scripture tells us that eye has not seen and ear has not heard what God has prepared for those who love him (1 Corinthians 2:9). So we know that heaven will be greater than we can even imagine, as we experience perfect happiness united with God for eternity. But Scripture also tells us that the […]Read more

Within the Catholic Church, there are many external items of devotion and piety that are used to draw us closer to the Lord. Rosaries, sacred images, prayer cards, saint medals, and candles are ‘sacramentals’ that are common items in many Catholic homes and parishes. Maybe you have some of these items in your own home […]Read more

With Lent less than one week away, it’s crunch time to make a plan for your Lenten journey. But for those who are unable to follow the mandatory practices of fasting and abstinence, it might be more difficult to find a way to make this Lenten season a fruitful one. Kaitlin sent a tweet to […]Read more

Have you noticed a resurgence of attendance to Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) in your community? Some Catholics, especially young adults and families, have been drawn to the beauty of the liturgy as it was before the Second Vatican Council. The vast majority of Catholics, however, attend a Novus Ordo Mass, meaning the “New Order” of […]Read more

Let’s be honest, the last year has been a doozy. There has been unrest, instability, and personal losses for many. During such times, it’s essential to find things that soothe and strengthen your heart, mind, and soul. This week during our Give From the Heart Pledge Drive we have heard from countless listeners who told […]Read more

On January 11, Pope Francis issued an apostolic letter, Spiritus Domini, that modified canon law and allows women to be installed in the ministries of lector and acolyte. This week on The Patrick Madrid Show Patrick explained what this announcement means, what it doesn’t, and what questions still remain. On the document published by Pope Francis, Patrick […]Read more

In Scripture, there are passages that describe God as pleased, jealous, slow to anger, and other words we typically associate with our emotions. So does that mean God has emotions as we humans do? That was the question a listener posed to Patrick Madrid recently on The Patrick Madrid Show. He said, “There’s that part in […]Read more