The Patrick Madrid Show Relevant Radio

Patrick starts with email from Mia about how to find good Catholic man.
Patrick brings up post from Reddit on lonely Catholic Men.
Howard -Someone in my church committed suicide and they said a mass for him. Have things changed in the church? I remember that people couldn't have masses said for them if they committed suicide when I was younger.
Monica- online gaming has been around for a while and I think it is a big factor for lonely. Monica shares how she and her husband deal with this issue with her kids.
Bonnie - My son’s journey to finding a woman who has faith and not being lonely.
Joe - comments on the topic of kids today and their attack on boomers. Joe says to stay clear of dating apps. Also asks if Thomas Aquinas really only believed in acts alone can save us.

Patrick starts with article about saliva test better at detecting prostate cancer.
Emily in Springfield, IL - I am a few years older than you and I think that not much has changed since then. I think people are just as lonely now as they were then.
Anita - my friend met was widowed and she met a divorced man, and we always take her to dinner and now she wants to bring her friend. Should I let her or not?
Marie - I know several strong marriages that came out of dating apps. They would be very honest right off the bat.
Mary - I went to a wedding where the priest had the bride and groom up at the alter during the consecration
Carol - I know you said there were dangers to me baptizing my grandchild without their parent's approval. What were those dangers? I've forgotten.
Kelly - Stay at home Mom story- I left my job to be with my family and I think it was a really good decision
Benjamin - What is Neocatechumenal way? and what does it mean for the church?
https://neocatechumenaleiter.org/en/
Dan - And my son is getting married, but he left the faith - they suggested that I go and say the rosary

Patrick continues the conversation with Dan about how to trust God when it comes to raising adult children.
Mary - I think them using weed is a big factor as well as fathers not being in the home because of lack of testosterone.
Stephanie - I have a financial burden and I want to be a stay at home mom. Can I get your advice on this?
Melissa - I stayed home to raise my kids. I just want to assure Stephanie that everything will work out and it will be alright.
Patrick sets the record straight that Steve Wood’s wrote the book “ABC’s of Finding a Good Husband/Wife”
Mark - I went to confession and the priest said I can't forgive your sins - the sin I confess every time is that I am divorced and I remarried and I don't plan to change that. what should I do?
Toni – (On Stephanie’s call) She should get out while she can because something will always come up that takes her away. She can always go back to work once her kids are grown.
Judy - I was a teacher and when I was teaching religion the book recommended that I do a pretend baptism - so I would pick kids who weren’t baptized and would say the words and pour the water. Did I baptize them and do i need to go to confession?

Listener Gary from Denver bares his soul, revealing a lifelong struggle with theft and sin. Here's a powerful and personal exchange that might just inspire you. 

 


Patrick Madrid: "Let's go to Gary now in Denver. Good morning, Gary."

 

Gary: "Good morning, Patrick. I'm a senior citizen, and I've spent my life sinning, mostly through shoplifting. I've been to confession, but it felt perfunctory. I feel doomed to hell because I think I can sin until an hour before I die and then be forgiven."

 

Patrick: "Yes, Gary, if that's your mindset, you are indeed on the road to hell. The sin of presumption, assuming you can game God's mercy, is a form of pride. You don’t know when your life will end, and banking on a last-minute change of heart is perilous. But there's hope. You can stop if you truly want to, with God's grace and maybe a 12-step program like CatholicInRecovery.com."

 

A month later:

 

Gary: "I've been thinking about what you said. I've stopped stealing for 30 days now. It's a daily struggle, but I pray every morning for strength. I still need to go to confession properly."

 

Patrick: "That's amazing progress, Gary. Go to confession soon. Jesus’ grace in the sacrament will strengthen you. Consider restitution, perhaps donating to charity. 

 

Gary: "Thank you, Patrick. Your directness helped. I'm feeling closer to God and committed to changing my ways."

 


This touching dialogue between Patrick and Gary shows the transformative power of God’s grace and the importance of confession. It’s never too late to turn away from sin and embrace a new life with Christ. Let Gary's journey inspire you to seek forgiveness and change your path today. 

How has your life been changed by the Eucharist?

 

As the National Eucharistic Congress in July approaches, Patrick Madrid reflects on the mystery and significance of this Holy Sacrament. 

 

Key Points:

 

Eucharist 101: Transubstantiation Explained 📖:

 

Not Just Bread and Wine: The elements become the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus. 

 

Transubstantiation: A big word that describes the change during Mass, where the substance changes but the accidents (appearance) remain the same.

 

Illustration: Using the example of a red rubber bouncy ball, Patrick explains how the substance differs from its characteristics.

 

Biblical Basis and Church Teaching 📜:

 

John Chapter 6: Jesus' teachings about eating His flesh and drinking His blood as true food and drink. When talking to Protestants about this teaching, look no further than this Bible passage. 

 

Catholic Doctrine: We as Catholics take Jesus at His word and believe in His real presence in the Eucharist, unlike symbolic interpretations in other denominations. Other Protestant services have just bread and grape juice. Even if a Protestant denomination might think that Jesus is present in the Eucharist, He is not. A validly ordained priest must consecrate the Host. 

 

Power of the Eucharist:

 

Words from Fr. Mark Beard: Highlighting the reality of Jesus in the Eucharist and its profound significance.

 

Satanist Recognition: Even those opposed to Christ recognize the true presence in the Catholic Eucharist, seeking to desecrate it, unlike bread from other denominations. This should be a wakeup call for us as Catholics! Do we take this sacrament as seriously as we should? What are we doing to protect and reverence Jesus in the Holy Eucharist? 

 

Call to Action 📢:

 

Catholics: Embrace and receive the Eucharist regularly, acknowledging that Jesus is there. Let's not take Jesus' sacrifice for granted! 

 

Non-Catholics: Please consider becoming Catholic so that you can experience the fullness of Jesus in the Eucharist. Being able to receive Him every day is truly the greatest gift in the world.

 

Thought-Provoking Questions 🧠:

 

Why did some disciples leave Jesus after His teaching in John 6?

 

How does the doctrine of transubstantiation deepen your understanding of the Eucharist?

Patrick delves into powerful stories of faith journeys, like a Protestant man worried about converting to Catholicism due to his wife's opposition—an emotional turn of events that leads to an unexpected family conversion. He also tackles the work-life balance for moms, offering practical advice for maintaining a career while raising kids. Plus, he explores pivotal New Testament insights from Acts chapter 15 on the early Church's decisions.

 


Patrick reads and responds to an email from Ken who claims Patrick said non-Catholic weddings are invalid and that Catholics shouldn’t go to non-Catholic funerals (00:44)
Angel – Should I wait for my anti-Catholic husband to change his beliefs so we can both convert to Catholicism together?
Rita - I was able to work part time as an engineer and I was able to raise my kids. (34:50)
Richard - What happens to our Guardian Angels when we die? (44:47)
Monica - I didn't have the option to not work full time (47:36)
Bonnie - I was an attorney. When my first child was born, I chose to stay home. It has been the best decision in my life.