The Patrick Madrid Show: December 10, 2025 - Hour 3

Patrick unpacks his leap of faith from 1987, when he leaves a steady job with a family depending on him, uncertain of what’s next but propelled by a trust that God will provide. Listeners throw difficult family situations and theological questions his way as he blends empathy, Catholic teaching, and moments of humor, encouraging people to hold onto their convictions even when misunderstandings or conflict follow. Stories of pilgrimages, on-air memories, and gentle squabbles over church etiquette surface, weaving together raw honesty, practical wisdom, and warmth.

 

• Patrick continues his conversation with Isaac and remanences about when he was at a crossroads in his life and trusted in God to make the right decisions. He also shares how he met Ken Hensley and shares the comedic moment of when he first met Cyrus. (00:25)
• Jan - When a seminarian is ordained a transitional deacon does he receive the sacrament of Holy Orders again when he becomes a priest? (17:11)
• Julianne - What could get in the way of you getting a plenary indulgence? (21:02)
• Cecy (email) – My family is making poor decisions, and I seem to be the only one speaking out against it. What can I do? (26:49)
• Amy - My husband and I have done exactly what you are talking about. Standing up for God has been difficult. (334:42)
• Teresa - What does it mean that you are not saved? (43:34)
• Anna (email) – I have to admit that as a mother of 5 (with one on the way), I find it frustrating when I get to Mass and the end of every pew is taken by a single person who won't move. (46:41)
• Steve (email) - I'd like to know how often listeners express dismay about the growing amount of talking and socializing in the naive prior to mass. (47:55)