The Patrick Madrid Show: November 17, 2023 - Hour 1
The Patrick Madrid Show
Relevant Radio
4.8 • 590 Ratings
🗓️ 17 November 2023
⏱️ 51 minutes
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Summary
Dive into a thought-provoking discussion about the cancellation of Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem amidst the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Patrick shares his personal experiences in Bethlehem and sheds light on the dwindling Christian population in the city. Moving on to a listener question, the topic shifts to the theological concept of Mary as the Mediatrix of all graces. Patrick offers his insights on the issue, highlighting the importance of staying grounded in scriptural and apostolic traditions.
- Christmas display in Bethlehem is cancelled by Palestinian authorities 'in honor of Hamas “martyrs” (00:43)
- Tom - What do you think about 33-day consecration to Mary?
- Patrick recommends Tim Staples book “Behold Your Mother”
- Brooklyn (10-yearsold) - I believe in God but I don't get how we know how heaven is real?
- Bob - I am a high school football coach. What do you think of the 'Fellowship of Christian Athletes'? (27:08)
- George - Why do we call the host the Eucharist, which means 'thanksgiving'?
- Jeff - How can I increase the virtue of temperance?
- Mike - Fellowship of Christian Athletes: How would it play out if you reversed it so a Baptist was in a 'Catholic' sports organization?
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Compelling insights, unpredictable conversations, |
| 0:12.7 | encouragement for your day. |
| 0:14.8 | It's the Patrick Madrid show on Relevant Radio. |
| 0:24.2 | Good morning and welcome. |
| 0:26.2 | Back to the Patrick Madrid Show. |
| 0:27.6 | 888 914919. |
| 0:30.7 | She'll look forward to talking to you if you're interested. |
| 0:32.6 | 888 914949. |
| 0:35.5 | If you'd like to send an email, I'm ready. The address is Patrick at Relevantradio.com. |
| 0:41.7 | I just thought I'd share this with you. I've been to Israel several times and spent a fair amount of time in Bethlehem. |
| 0:48.6 | And I was saddened to see, I guess not surprised, but saddened to see, given all of the upheaval and conflict |
| 0:55.0 | going on in Israel, between Israel and God, and, excuse me, Hamas, that Christmas in Bethlehem |
| 1:04.4 | is being canceled, and this is by the Palestinian authorities, and they're canceling Christmas |
| 1:09.7 | celebration and public displays of Christmas trees, |
| 1:12.6 | etc. Quote, unquote, in honor of the Hamas martyrs. Hamas are not martyrs. They're terrorists, |
| 1:19.3 | but in any case, here's how it's being described in the Daily Mail. The annual Christmas display |
| 1:24.5 | in Bethlehem has been canceled by Palestinian authorities in honor of the |
| 1:29.3 | Hamas quote-unquote martyrs. I put the quote marks in there, by the way, amid the ongoing |
| 1:34.0 | conflict with Israel, the Bethlehem municipality announced the plans to do away with the traditional |
| 1:40.0 | Christmas tree and festive decorations in manger Square, which has seen Christmas decorations |
| 1:45.4 | ever since modern celebrations of the season began. It's the first time festive decorations |
| 1:51.4 | will not be seen in the spot, which is said to have been where Jesus Christ is born, was born. |
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