The Patrick Madrid Show: June 05, 2025 - Hour 1

Patrick tackles questions about whether online Mass truly counts for Sunday obligation, shares practical wisdom on the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit, and addresses the thorny realities of parenting with honesty and humor. Listeners phone in with raw, moving stories, sometimes joyful, sometimes heavy, about finding their way back to the Catholic faith, sparking moments of genuine reflection and connection. One moment, he’s offering blunt advice on Communion and sin; the next, celebrating big families, all while opening space for questions many are too shy to ask. Melissa (email) – Does watching Mass online count the same as going to Mass in person? (00:41) Karen (email) - A girl called into the show yesterday saying you threw Drew under the bus. I then realized, no matter what you say, so many people can hear a different message. It seems very challenging. I’m not sure how you do it? (06:44) Rocco - I have comments about my Anglican Ordinariate parish. I think it’s beautiful but there are some differences. (07:46) Travis - I went from an open-minded religion to Catholic. (13:04) Gabriel - How do I obtain the gifts and fruits of the holy spirit when I struggle with anger? (19:52) Joseph - I want to share the importance of the Eucharist and Mary as it has manifested in my life. (32:26) Ronald (email) – I accidently took the Eucharist home. Will I be excommunicated? (37:26) Dylan - I've been going to a parish right over the state boarder. Should I be going to my home parish instead? (46:49)