The Patrick Madrid Show: April 28, 2025 - Hour 3

Patrick dives into some of the big questions about faith and tradition, exploring topics like the morality and history behind embalming and burial customs, why Catholics steer clear of Masonic lodges, and how different Christian groups trace their roots. He breaks down what’s needed for a valid baptism, explains why getting married in the Church matters, and clears up common myths about scripture and long-held customs. If you're looking for practical Catholic wisdom that ties together tradition, history, and everyday life, Patrick offers clear, honest answers that help you stay grounded in the truth. Nathan - Embalming in the Catholic Church: Is body melting okay for the Church? Is the pope embalmed, and does that impact whether or not he is incorrupt? (00:54) Maria - Can I go to a party that will be held at Masonic Lodge? (09:25) Jen - Why does this station always talk about Catholic stuff opposed to more general Christian stuff? (12:03) Sheila (email) - If someone is not baptized and coming into the Church, they do not need to go to confession? (20:39) Fr. Paul - Confession before Baptism (23:09) Margaret - Is it a Jewish custom to take your napkin and scrunch or take it with you after a meal? (28:36) Natalia - What constitutes a prophet biblically? (30:15) Patrick answers Margaret’s question about scrunching up napkins (37:37) Jared - Is baptism valid if somehow the parents were considered godparents? (41:14) Rosa - During confession, the priest used the word 'crap' and was that still 'in persona Christi' (49:07)