The Patrick Madrid Show: January 20, 2026 - Hour 1

Patrick answers questions about shifting spiritual loyalties, misunderstandings about Catholic history, and the raw ache of grief after losing a spouse.

 

• Santos - Is it okay for Catholic's to go to other churches (01:26)
• Donna – My daughter believes that Spanish settlers came and forced Indians to be Catholic and to work in the missions. (24:34)
• Patrick recommends a few books that focus on the early Spanish settlers, many specially about Father Junípero Serra and the work he did converting the natives of America's Pacific coast. (36:03)
• Ronnie – I used to dread going to confession, but discipline leads to the sacraments (41:56)
• Jenny - I suffer from a lot of anxiety and fear and always feel guilty.  I don't have peace. How can I find peace? (48:34)