Catholic Radio Host Field Questions on Tattoos, Shifts, and Sacred Spaces

Listeners of The Patrick Madrid Show received specific guidance on daily life issues during a broadcast aired on October 28, 2026. The host addressed a range of topics including workplace decisions, religious practices abroad, and physical health concerns related to body art.

A listener named Gabriel asked if calling in sick for an overnight Christmas shift to spend time with family constitutes a sin. He noted his request for time off was unlikely to be approved. Patrick Madrid responded to this dilemma regarding moral convictions and work obligations.

Caroline inquired about her son's visit to a temple in Japan, specifically whether praying to Buddha before entering was acceptable. Sherry raised a question about a bench in a Catholic cemetery that features a Masonic symbol. She wanted to know if that was permissible in a consecrated plot.

Laurie asked if her 17-year-old son could get tattoos and piercings. George added a medical perspective, stating that many people contract hepatitis from tattoo needles. He also claimed that having a tattoo prevents a person from donating organs. Gary asked if deacons can bless religious objects, while Stephanie inquired about the spread of Muslim religion in non-Christian areas like Japan.

Sylvia provided an update from a year prior regarding a stay at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio. She reported that flickering bathroom lights stopped after using holy water as advised by the host. This allowed for a restful night after a Paul McCartney concert. She stated she will always carry holy water in the future.