The Patrick Madrid Show: August 26, 2026 - Hour 3

Patrick answers questions about faith, from priests discerning their path outside ministry to the anxiety of waiting for annulments and the uncertain ground those situations create. He fields comparisons between canon law and Sharia, counters misconceptions, and addresses audience concerns on receiving sacraments while in irregular relationships. Voices of personal struggle and moral wrestling fill the hour, as Patrick threads theology and practical advice through every exchange.   James (email) - Is it prudent for a priest on leave awaiting Vatican dispensation to regularly spend public time with a woman he hopes to marry, even while insisting they will not pursue a romantic relationship until the dispensation is granted? (00:47) Don - Concerning annulment, why can't the person who is not in offense be freed from the marriage when being cheated on or walked out on? (13:01) Joyce - I know someone was married in the Church, divorced, and is now seeking an annulment. She got married a second time in a Baptist church before the annulment went through. (18:58) Mike - El Sayeed brought up circumcision as compared to transgender mutilation, and canon law versus surreal law. (29:21) Audio: Sharia law survivor speaks out –https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2086490550060909009?s=20 (36:43) Donna – What is the definition of sharia law? (39:04) Jonathan - What are your thoughts on all the divorce and remarriages happening in regard to Amoris Laetitia written by Pope Francis. (41:31) Robert - A Lutheran mom married a Catholic guy but in Lutheran Church with a minister. (47:41)