Episode Details

This episode of The Patrick Madrid Show is Holy Spirit fire meets tough love. The heart of it? Get your soul to confession: like, now. Not later. Not "someday." Now. 

The Setup: Elizabeth Calls In

Elizabeth from Maine calls in and says:

-She and her friends (all in their 80s!) go to Dunkin’ Donuts every Sunday after Mass 

-One day the conversation turns deep: “Hey, when’s the last time you all went to confession?”

-Turns out... many haven’t gone in years. 

-One friend was even told by a priest that her convert husband didn’t need to go. 

-Elizabeth is heartbroken, literally cried after talking with them 

-But instead of despairing, she calls Patrick Madrid. 

Patrick's Book Recommendation:

“Lord, Have Mercy: The Healing Power of Confession” by Dr. Scott Hahn

A deep, biblical, and soul-nourishing read. Totally recommend if you're rusty on the why behind confession.

Patrick’s Take:

“It is the height of folly for people, especially the elderly, to play fast and loose with their salvation.”

 

He said this:

-Jesus Himself established confession (John 20). He literally gave the apostles the power to forgive sins. Not a metaphor. Not a warm fuzzy feeling. This is real-deal supernatural stuff.

-You don’t know when your time’s up. And Patrick's like: “Look, you don’t want to be standing before God thinking, ‘Oops, I meant to go.’” 

 Embarrassed to Confess? Patrick’s like:

-Everyone sins. You’re not special in your sin. 

-The priest won't be shocked. He’s heard it all. He probably won’t even remember your face. And he’s got the cure to your soul-sickness. 

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