The Patrick Madrid Show: April 22, 2026 - Hour 1

Patrick welcomes listeners into discussions sparked by tough questions on ethics, from the morality of tax write-offs to shopping at pharmacies that sell abortion pills. He responds to callers about everything from investing with Catholic values to questions about Communion posture and the purpose of prayer, all while pointing out real resources for those struggling with divorce or weighing homeschooling. Each exchange feels direct, sometimes surprising, as Patrick links the big questions of faith to what actually fills people’s days.   Mark (email) – Writing off an expense (01:08) Michael - CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid distributed the abortion pill. What are Catholics' obligations who work or shop there? (03:42) Jacob - Is there any easy way to figure out which Eucharistic prayer is being prayed? (13:30) Email – Why pray at all if, as you say, God exists outside of time? (18:16) Michael – I would also raise the issue of investment when it comes to supporting or not supporting companies that promote evil. I think as Catholics, we need to insist that HR Department give us an investment package that is sensitive to our beliefs.  (23:41) Email question about home schooling (31:28) Nathaniel - Our Bishop told us we couldn't have kneelers at the front of the church. (37:51) Valerie - Would it be ok for a widow and widower to co-habitat? (42:43) Henry - My wife and I have found that it is important to let people know why we are boycotting them. Sometimes businesses are clueless. (46:25)