The Patrick Madrid Show: September 08, 2026 - Hour 2

Patrick addresses questions from listeners on faith, Catholic traditions, and spiritual renewal, touching on topics like the meaning of relics, the trauma and lessons of 9/11, and the importance of family within the church community. He listens to heartfelt stories, offers guidance for those struggling to reconnect with their faith, and encourages every caller to seek spiritual growth, whether it involves returning to confession, talking through difficult memories, or supporting loved ones in their journey home to the church. Gratitude and compassion fill the air as Patrick creates a welcoming space where listeners find the encouragement and inspiration they need to move forward.   Alice - Why is it that Catholics appear to worship the dead? They have relics. (00:46) Betty Ann – There is a Pieta statue I want to buy, but Mary is touching the knee. I thought this was inappropriate. Should I avoid buying this statue? (06:56) AJ - I am Gen Z. What lessons can my generation learn from 9/11? (09:46) Patrick in Monterey, CA - What do you think of Churches who change pronouns for God during readings? (24:47) Jack - I love how you create a family atmosphere on your show. (26:56) Steve - I offered money for 1st class relics. They are bones and I put them on our mantle.  Is the mantle where they were sitting now a 3rd class relic? (30:54) Lynda - I was in NYC for 9/11. I wanted to let you know that 18 firemen in my neighborhood died. My neighbor's son died that day too. (33:45) Teri - My dad wasn't Catholic but became Catholic. Can he still have a Catholic burial? (38:23) Angela (email) - Regarding kneelers in church Gale - Can I attend a bar mitzvah? Can my Catholic brother give a blessing there? (46:54)