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2/11/26 - Fr. Jason Charron - Why Are Eastern Catholic Priests Married?
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2/11/26 - Fr. Jason Charron - Why Are Eastern Catholic Priests Married?

Ask A Priest Live

February 11, 202645m 12s

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Show Notes

Fr. Jason Charron is a Ukrainian Catholic Priest who currently serves two parishes, inside the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saint Josaphat in Parma.

In Today's Show:

  • Are Eastern Catholic priests allowed to have a second job to support their families?
  • Can non-Catholics receive ashes on Ash Wednesday?
  • Will people who are still alive at the time of the second coming go to heaven without dying first?
  • What should we do if we forget the assigned penance?
  • What can we do if we are not able to do food-related penances/fasts?
  • Why is the Eastern liturgy in the vernacular and not Greek?
  • Would it be considered a grave sin to hold an unending grudge against someone?
  • Does God promise a long life if you honor your father and mother?
  • Why do Eastern Catholic priests marry?
  • Addressing criticisms against the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church.
  • Did God ever forgive Solomon for worshiping false gods?
  • And more.

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