The Patrick Madrid Show: October 29, 2026 - Hour 1
Patrick shares heartfelt stories and answers complex questions about Catholic faith and practice. The conversation covers the beatification of the Georgia Martyrs, the Church’s nuanced stance on cremation, and deeply personal struggles with confession, recurring sin, and marital challenges, infusing each topic with clarity, warmth, and encouragement for those yearning to reconnect with their faith. Throughout the episode, Patrick addresses listener emails, prayer requests, and offers practical resources for spiritual renewal, all while maintaining a tone of empathy, hope, and sincere guidance. Georgia Martyrs’ beatification the next big event for US Church (00:54) Joshua – Can you recommend a good book on Providence? Does St. Thomas Aquinas talk about providence? (06:59) Paul - Is the Catholic Church okay with cremation? (09:07) Katherine - What can Deacons do in the Church? My daughter and her husband were married by Deacon. Is that valid? (15:08) Dan (email) - I believe you owe your audience an apology for such rigid interpretation of church teaching, or at least, clarification and stating your sources. (20:28) Michael (email) - I’m writing about your discussions of sexual behavior within Catholic marriage. Would you consider dedicating a discussion to God’s Divine Mercy for those of us who deeply love Him yet remain imperfect? Cassy (email) - Can you tell me the author of the little book of hell you mentioned? Vinnie - Is it bad that I keep repeating the same sin because I have a problem breaking the habit? (32:03) Email - What Does the Church teach and says about men who likes to wear women clothes, especially their underwear? (40:51) Mark (email) – Yoga app