The Patrick Madrid Show: March 13, 2026 - Hour 2

Patrick explores faith questions, responding to listeners with Scripture, tradition, and personal reflections. He tackles topics like Jesus’ suffering, the Catholic view of salvation, practical fasting advice, and recommends books for deeper understanding. Conversations range from probing theological mysteries to the everyday challenges faced by believers.   Email – Why would Jesus have to suffer? (00:53) Lisa – Couldn’t Jesus have done it a different way? (13:23) Patrick recommends and shares some passages from “The Incarnate Lord: A Thomistic Study in Christology” by Thomas Joseph White OP (18:48) Penny - I am reading Frank Sheed's “Theology For Beginners”. How do I read multiple books at one time? (25:45) Rick - Jesus says, “Today you will be with me in paradise” and he also rose in three days. Can you explain how those statements are consistent with what we belief? (29:54) Felix - Do Protestants make it to heaven? (33:42) Richard - If Jesus wasn't crucified, what would have happened? What if God knew that Jesus would have been accepted by everyone? (42:55) David - My family is stressed out due to job changes. It's hard for me to focus on my Lenten fast. What can I do? (45:47)