The Patrick Madrid Show: May 27, 2026 - Hour 1

Patrick responds to listener questions on faith, family, and Catholic teaching, moving from the struggles of family planning and discussions about contraception to the everyday difficulty of prioritizing God over personal plans. Each exchange reveals the urgency of moral conviction, the weight of tradition, and the rawness of prayerful hope amid uncertainty. Throughout, Patrick folds together personal stories, scripture, and practical guidance, giving listeners more than advice—he gives a companion on the road of faith.   Keisha (email) – Will the Oriental Orthodox and the Eastern Orthodox re-unite. (01:11) A.B. (email) – My wife has no trust in NFP and is planning on being sterilized after our next baby is born. There’s nothing I can do to convince her otherwise. What can I do? (06:17) No, Natural Family Planning Is Not Contraception: The Church's Clear Distinction Makes All the Difference – By Patrick Madrid - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/why-natural-family-planning-is-not Jeanine - The woman is saying she doesn't trust God and doesn’t want to be open to His plan. Being open to God's plan leads to peace. (20:17) Jody - The story of Abraham and Sarah shows why we need to follow God's plan for fertility. (29:36) Andrew - We didn't go to Mass during Memorial Day Weekend. Do I need to go to Confession? (32:59) Tiffany (email) - My mom has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. It is progressively getting worse. She shared with that she had a "healing pastor" come and pray over her. (38:41) Laura - A priest told me that we could never go straight to heaven as we always have to make a stop in Purgatory. (46:41)