The Patrick Madrid Show: October 01, 2026 - Hour 1

Patrick Madrid brings listeners thoughtful commentary on Respect Life Month, exploring both prayerful action against abortion pill use and the importance of choosing language that honors life and dignity. Questions about faith, Catholic tradition, and moral challenges spark heartfelt exchanges, while personal reflections and lighthearted moments weave through the episode, from the meaning behind France as the Church’s “eldest daughter” to the encouragement of returning to prayer and spiritual practices no matter the hour. Stories and caller insights provide encouragement for anyone seeking spiritual renewal or a way back to the Church.

• During Respect Life Month, Catholics urged to pray, take action to stop use of abortion pill - https://www.osvnews.com/during-respect-life-month-catholics-urged-to-pray-take-action-to-stop-use-of-abortion-pill/ (00:55)
• Mary (email) - How early is too early to say evening prayers if you aren't going to bed right away? (05:34)
• Mary - I volunteered at pregnancy resource clinic. Should we use the word 'preborn' instead 'unborn'? (15:17)
• Joseph (email) - Do humans need sleep because of original sin? Ditto for needing to eat. (22:15)
• Jenna - In our home, we don't use word 'disability'. If we want to have respect for all life, we also have to include this. (25:15)
• Brian (email) - Does the nickname “Old Hairy Legs” for Satan have a historical basis in St. Jerome’s writings and the biblical references to “hairy ones” or goat-like demons? (27:43)
• Jordan (email) - How should a Catholic answer the claim that God acted wrongly by killing large numbers of people, including children, in the Old Testament, such as the firstborn of Egypt? (31:34)
• Kathy - France is called the eldest daughter of the Catholic Church. How did this come to be? (42:00)
• Adam - There is a liturgical problem in my Church. I am an altar server. What should I do? Not sure I can keep on doing this. (46:56)