Talk Radio for Catholic Life. Powered by you. Listener supported. Welcome to the relevant radio Spring Pledge Drive. Give hope. Hello and good morning. Welcome back to the Patrick Madrid Show. This is the second to last day of Pledgestrive. So let's begin, as we do every hour in Pledgestrive, in prayer asking the Blessed Virgin Mary to pray with us and for us. In the name of the Father and of the Son of the Holy Spirit, amen. Remember, a most gracious Virgin Mary that never was it known, that anyone who fled to thy protection implored thy help or sought thy intercession was left donated. Inspired by this confidence, I fly into thee, O Virgin of Virgins, my mother. To thee do I come before the I stand, sinful and sorrowful.

O mother of the word incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me.

Amen.

In the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Okay, so as you've heard me say, umpteen times this week, and that's good because I want to make

sure you know that this is a regular

program you can call me at 888 9149149 give me a call on that number now and your likelihood

of getting on the air quickly goes way up because early not as many calls as we get deeper into the show, they start to really

stack up. So this would be the perfect time if you haven't been successful in getting on the air.

888-9149-49. And of course, you can always send me an email. My address is Patrick at

RelevantRadio.com. So why don't we start with a couple of those?

This comes in from Chuck.

He's listening in Milwaukee.

He says, I've heard you recommend the new St. Joseph Baltimore Catechism for adults

seeking information about the Catholic faith.

I purchased that catechism, and I'm amazed at how much I learned about the faith.

Even though I'm a lifelong Catholic in my late 60s, I feel it has given me a richer understanding

of such topics as the communion of saints, redemption, the works of mercy, and others.

I thank you for your recommendation and strongly urge you to keep recommending this quote-unquote

kids' book to adults who are seeking a better understanding of our faith. God bless you in your work. Well, kind of you to say so, Chuck, I appreciate it. And I do appreciate you giving your hearty endorsement. I have no connection to the Baltimore Catechism, the St. Joseph edition. I had it when I was a kid. For all I know, my parents may have had it when they were kids, going to school in the

40s. I don't know. I should ask them one of these days. But I was the grateful beneficiary of the

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