The Patrick Madrid Show: October 01, 2026 - Hour 3

The conversation focuses on the significance of gestures, rituals, and language changes within the Catholic Mass, exploring how these practices shape spiritual experience and community unity. One concept discussed is the struggle of those who feel distanced from confession or church traditions, with heartfelt encouragement offered through real-life stories, guidance on sacramental participation, and advice for families facing personal crises of faith or health. A key theme that emerges highlights the importance of returning to core traditions while balancing respect for individual circumstances and the healing found in community, prayer, and honest questions.

• Steve - Should I stay standing for priest before he gets to the pulpit? (00:42)
• Joe - If someone lives together as brother and sister, and goes to Confession, can they still receive Communion? (03:28)
• Angelina - Some people are bowing to the priest before giving the sign of peace. (06:53)
• Kenneth - Is 'He himself took Bread' valid words for the consecration? (10:45)
• Gerry - Are we supposed to kneel during the Lamb of God prayer? Should I genuflect to the priest as he’s walking by? (18:29)
• Carla - If we say, 'Lord, I am not worthy', then why do we need to go to Confession? (25:06)
• Kate – What do we do when we attend a mass where there are no kneelers? (28:35)
• Rita – Can my grandson go to heaven if he is not confirmed? (34:30)
• Jarod – Why do Orthodox churches have different books in their bible? (39:50)
• Jim - There are kneelers, but no one kneels at this parish I go to. Are we bowing to the bible or the priest during procession? (46:23)