The Patrick Madrid Show: January 03, 2025 - Hour 1

Patrick shares a heartfelt discussion sparked by a caller who recounts her personal journey of raising a large family within a community that often questions the choice to have many children. Patrick reflects on societal perceptions of family size, offering wisdom and encouragement to families, emphasizing the importance of openness to life and the blessings that children bring. Along the way, he tackles the challenges and misconceptions surrounding this topic, providing listeners with a thought-provoking and uplifting take on embracing God's plan for family. Patrick shares a heartwarming and encouraging email from a previous caller who used to live a homosexual lifestyle but has since fully embraced the Catholic faith and is expecting her 4th child! (00:43) Shannon – My husband’s mom had Alzheimer’s, was never Catholic, but my husband's family brought her Communion. Was that ok? (10:38) Tim - I have 9 children and always hear people say they wish they had 1 more kid. (19:45) Patrick shares an email from a mom who wishes she would have had more children (37:27) Lynn - I disagree with Patrick talking about having babies. All I could manage was 2 children. I don't think having vasectomy is a sin. (46:45) Antonella - When I had my 7th child, my aunt made a comment that derailed me. I had my tubes tied because of it. (49:08)