Ask A Priest Live

Fr. John Brancich, FSSP is the pastor of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was ordained into the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter in 2004. In Today's Show Question on the Green Scapular. Why did Judas betray our Lord? Also what happened to his soul? What does the Church think of other denominations belief of their own transubstantiation? How to explain to my family that receiving communion on the tongue is better. What are the necessary points to make suffering valid to offer to Jesus? Can you give us a crash course on indulgences? What would you say to a priest who says the Traditional Mass are speed bumps blocking people from God? How is the catechetical training during the seminary at the FSSP? Father, can you explain what the differences between Ferias, Rogation days, and Ember days are? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Canon Benjamin Norman, ICKSP currently serves as Chaplain of the ICKSP Oakland Apostolate at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Oakland, California. He was ordained in 2018. In Today's Show: What should we say to Catholics who are believing many private revelations that haven't been yet approved by the Church? Can Catholics receive Communion at a Lutheran Wedding? What is the Church's stance on carrying your cross when suffering vs taking pain medication? What do you think on the Melchizedek is Jesus theory? I worry that if something happened to my children, I'll be mad at God, I even acted out a scenario in my head where I shouted at him. Did I sin? Can you explain the difference in viewing concupiscence by Protestant and Catholics? What is Canon's conversion story? Is it possible for an individual to be called to the priesthood to only celebrate the Traditional Roman Rite? How to battle the claim that Latin America was Islamic before it became Christian. If you married and your wife died, could you enter the seminary and become a priest after? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Oratory in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show What do I say to my child when he asks why he has autism? Would a funeral mass be efficacious for the deceased who are in Purgatory? Is there a Catholic version of the King James Bible that is approved? While we are getting an annulment from our previous marriage, is it a sin to have relations in our "current marriage"? What is a charitable response we can do when the Sign of Peace comes up in mass? As a 16-year-old male, how do I get closer to God and become a priest? How to convince my sedevacantist friends that Pope Francis is pope. Is it a sin to not even say a minimum number of prayers each day? Should I wait until Easter to be baptized? What will you do if Pope Francis orders you to stop saying the Latin Mass. What is the Catholic church teaching on salvation? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Canon Luke Zignego, ICKSP serves as Chaplain of Saint Joseph Oratory in the Diocese of Gary, Indiana. He was ordained in 2018. In Today's Show Why does it seem like God is surprised sometimes in the Bible? Why do some saints and Catholics wear chains when it comes to Mary? Can you fix broken rosaries, and if not, what should we do with them if we can't fix them? When did the notion that "Good works are a result of faith" come about? Why does the Church allow girls and women to be altar servers? After someone passes away, is that soul aware of the family they had on earth? Can you give me an overview on the Eucharistic fast? What counts and what doesn't count? Is there a difference between the apostolic blessing and the anointing of the sick? Is it proper for the parishioners to imitate the motions of the priest during mass? If someone committed a mortal sin and realized it was a mortal sin 20 years later, was it always considered a mortal sin? Are there any verses in the Bible that support us praying to the saints? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Canon Ross Bourgeois, ICKSP serves as Parochial Vicar at Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Canon Bourgeois was ordained in 2019. In Today's Show: Do they still give letters of introduction like they do in the Bible? Like in a ceremony? In Matthew 16 Why does our Lord say 'Get behind me Satan' to Peter? I find this a little confusing, since Peter was one of his loyal followers. I think I committed the sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit and feel that there is no redemption for me. What can I do? If there was a natural disaster that is destroying a Church, is there a reason a priest would remove the entire tabernacle instead of consuming the entire host? Is it a sin to receive communion if you are a Protestant? Do priests in the Latin Mass concelebrate? If a person makes confession without including how many times it happened or the details of the sin, is the absolution still valid? On the De Defectibus' matter of doubtful transubstantiation. Please elaborate on what mental prayer really is? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Canon Benjamin Norman, ICKSP currently serves as Chaplain of the ICKSP Oakland Apostolate at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Oakland, California. He was ordained in 2018. In Today's Show: Can the ICKSP start a parish here in Florida? If God is a God of love, why did God command Saul to kill the Amalekites? I'm looking at joining the ICKSP or FSSP can you tell me what the differences between the two? When Jesus says that 'not a single letter of the law will pass away', what does that mean? Why are we not following some of the old Mosaic Law? Are songs that involve Christianity or Catholic topics can be considered secular music? Where would the line be drawn between secular and religious music? Sometimes I cry when I receive the Eucharist, is this normal? Is the death of Enoch in any way similar to our Lady's? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Daniel Alloy, FSSP has served as Parochial Vicar at Regina Caeli Parish in Houston, Texas since July of 2022. He was ordained in June of 2020. In Today's Show Did God inspire the invention of air conditioning? When attending mass, does one have to focus on the prayers of the priest? Or can you pray a rosary while mass is going on for example? Should we follow the modesty guidelines written under Pius XII? How to create more anonymity when dealing with face-to-face confession? Can you elaborate on how turning the other cheek and do not kill for applies to Catholics in the military? Can you recommend any books to help people come back to the Church? During one mass we had the gospel reading about Jesus calming the waves, and the epistle before that was from Job when God mentions creating the waters. Can you share what's the similarity between the two writings? Should the Epistle be read after the Gospel? Is it sinful to not vote in an election if you are not happy with the candidates? What is the purpose of intentions when we surrender our merits/fruits to our Lady for example? What is limbo, and is it dogma in the Church that unbaptized infants go there? If a child dies in the womb but the parents want to baptize the child, does that count as a baptism of desire? Did the law of Moses come from Moses or from heaven? Since divorce was allowed in the Mosaic Law. Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Anthony Amato is the Pastor of St. Peter's Parish in Clifton Springs, New York. He was ordained as a priest in June of 2017 by Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Diocese of Rochester, New York. In Today's Show My mom thinks that Jesus is just "Lord" and not God. She also thinks that the commandment "believe in no other gods" is wrong. Can you provide answers to the Jesus is God question? Doesn't praying for the poor souls get more of them into heaven, thus having more souls praying for us still on earth? What form of government is best for spreading the Gospel/Christianity? Where did Father get his image of the Holy Face? If my DNA was cloned into another person, would they have a soul? How to deal with feeling and not feeling guilt for past sins and how it may cause me to sin again. What does real repentance entail? Is the Vatican's Chronovisor real? If one desires to fast for a particular intention, what kind of fasts can be done? Hi Father, I was wondering what is a good sign that a person is called to marriage instead of religious life or priesthood? What are the benefits of wearing the brown scapular? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Michael Copenhagen is a Catholic husband, father, and a priest at St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Melkite Catholic Church in Gates, New York. He holds a Bachelors of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. In Today's Show Is it permissible to take a portion of a person's ashes to be buried and the remainder to be scattered.? My Catholic chiropractor says she is pro-choice, should I stop going there? My fiancée and I are living together but not committing any sexual acts. Is this wrong even though we have separate rooms? How do we process celebrities who wear Christian crosses in public, yet fail to live up to what the cross represents? In general, how would you recommend that one handles habitual lying in a marriage? What is the difference between the authority of a father vs a mother? Does God send evil, permit it, or both? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Vincent Lampert is the designated exorcist of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis. A priest of 33 years, he also serves as the pastor of Saint Michael and Saint Peter Parishes in the Diocese of Brookville, Indiana. In Today's Show I have a friend who has a demon in him, he is trying to have a priest get it out of him. Is it safe to be around him? I accidently took a couple stones from the Colosseum and years since I have suffered a lot, was I cursed? Can someone have a pagan object on their shelf if it was exorcised? Or should it be destroyed, due to causing the sin of scandal or to stop bad things from happening? With the unbelief and atheism around the world, should the Church release footage of exorcisms reveal the spiritual world to them? Can someone praying too much, or praying certain prayers open themselves up to demonic attack? How to deal with someone who has demonic obsession when they hate the Catholic Faith? Has Father ever looked someone in the eye and been able to tell if they might be in a troubled state? Can a traumatic event be the cause of a possession? Can demons read your mind, or do they have to make assumptions on what we are thinking? Are the rites of exorcism in the East and West identical or are they very different? Can a demon use technology to promote evil in the world? I had a friend who passed away. His wife has been heavily involved in the occult. My friend was involved in the occult through his wife. Is there hope for mercy for his soul? Does his wife need to be exorcized? Can a demonic entity be visually seen by the average person? I've been hearing voices tormenting me that the legions of hell are after me. What do I do? How do I know if there is a mental explanation or demonic explanation. Why is it sinful to go to a psychic to speak to deceased relatives? Father have you had any demonic attacks and how do you protect yourself? How can a layman become an exorcist assistant? Does Father have any particular saints he invokes before, during or after an exorcism? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Canon Francis Altiere, ICKSP serves as Rector of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Oratory in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He was ordained in 2014. In Today's Show Can one receive an indulgence from doing the Divine Office, since that is entirely composed of scripture? What does Canon think of the outcome of the ICKSP's visit to Pope Francis? What is the meaning and purpose of excommunication? Do priests need to have permission to have mass, hear confession and celebrate weddings when traveling to a different diocese? If Adam was incomplete without Eve, why were they created at different times? What is seminary training like for ordinariate priests? As someone who is new to the Divine Office, where would you recommend starting? Lauds. Prime, Vespers and Compline? Or maybe some form of the others? What happened to the sixth precept of the Church (Not to marry persons within the forbidden degrees of kindred) Is the TLM 1962 missal still applying to the TLM mass today If God made animals to eat, why do we have pets? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. John Brancich, FSSP is the pastor of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was ordained into the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter in 2004. In Today's Show For a requiem mass what is the usual stipend for each, the priest, the schola and the servers? On Ash Wednesday, why is the ash put specifically on the forehead? Is the forehead important? I lied on my credit card application. I said my monthly expense less than it was. Did I commit a venial or mortal sin in this instance? I thought when I accepted a sin, I was no longer Christian, thus when asked I said I wasn't. Did I denounce the Faith? How would you recommend that one handles habitual lying in a marriage? Where in the Bible could he find a verse that shows that the mass is a sacrifice? How do you talk to a priest about visions you are possibly seeing? When should you genuflect in a Church and at Mass? When you enter the church and the pew? Should I consecrate myself to Mary again in the Traditional rite? Is the Catechism of the Council of Trent infallible? Do you have to worry about what happens to blessed salt after you sprinkle it? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Canon Benjamin Norman, ICKSP currently serves as Chaplain of the ICKSP Oakland Apostolate at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Oakland, California. He was ordained in 2018. In Today's Show: When was John the Baptist "Filled with the Holy Spirit"? Is it a sin to attend the Novus Ordo Mass? What happens to canonization portraits after canonization? (To be continued) Is using an Ad-Blocker Theft? If a Godparent is not faithful anymore, can they be replaced? More on the sanctification of St. John the Baptist. Is it wrong to view the role of a priest as a career? My Grandfather was probably a Freemason, is there something I should do? Do we receive all three Persons of the Trinity when we have Communion? Do I have to confess going to a "wedding" of catholic not approved by the Church? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Elias Mary Mills, F.I. served as Rector of the Shrine Church at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Lacrosse, Wisconsin from 2016 to 2021. He was ordained in May of 2000. In Today's Show What are we supposed to take away from the vision where St. Faustina received Communion in the hand? How can you tell what God's will is for you? How can I tell someone that doing Reiki is sinful? Can one consecrate family members, in-laws, or friends to Our Lady? Or does it have to be the person themselves? Why do we pray before we eat food and not before we drink? More on trying to find God's will for you. Why are there so few Catholics in Japan? Information of Fr. Elias' upcoming pilgrimage. Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. William Rock, FSSP serves as Parochial Vicar at Regina Caeli Parish in Houston, Texas. He was ordained in October of 2019 and serves as a regular contributor to the FSSP North America Missive Blog and the TAN Direction Blog. In Today's Show: Story of Naboth, Achab and Jezebel Who are they and what does the story of the vineyard mean? Could you please explain the symbolic meaning or historical origin of the formations of the ministers in a solemn mass in the Roman Rite? What is the technical term for the part of certain collects where we "remind" God of various events in the history of our salvation in order that He might do them once more for us now? What resources would you recommend in regard to Confession? In the East they don't kneel or prostrate on Sundays because it's the day of resurrection and the Council of Nicea forbids Christians to do so. Why do we do it in the West? How should we deal with perverse thoughts and when do they become sinful? Do Catholics believe that the Bible is God's word? If Catholics believe it is in fact God's word, do they believe the Bible is without fault or error? Is the Book of Tobit considered "folklore"? Did Tobit sacrifice to an Idol? How can we incorporate Sunday Vespers into family life? What is the Church's response to evolution? Why do a waist bow when the Gloria Patri is said during the Liturgy of the Hours? Why do we only bow during the creed when the Incarnation is mentioned? What is the nature of blessings? and can lay people bless? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Canon Benjamin Norman, ICKSP currently serves as Chaplain of the ICKSP Oakland Apostolate at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Oakland, California. He was ordained in 2018. In Today's Show: Story of Naboth and how we should treat the Old Testament. What should someone consider when choosing godparents? Why is there a cloth over the communion rail in the TLM? And why is half of the gloria/credo sung sitting and half standing? Regarding future possible restrictions on the Latin Mass, what can we do? What is the Catholic church view on how to have true repentance? ICKSP seminarians/Priests allowed to grow a beard, or is it a common rule to shave? After the end of the world. How will Christians judge non-Christians and angels? Any tips to us receiving on the tongue to make it easier for the priest? What should we do with Protestant bibles in our possession? What were the reforms made to Holy Week liturgies during the 1950s? What is the difference between saying Holy Spirit and Holy Ghost'? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Joseph Dalimata, FSSP serves as Parochial Vicar at Immaculate Conception Church in El Paso, Texas. He was ordained in May of 2021. In Today's Show Was the Prophet Samuel around when Solomon's Temple was? Should we leave a parish if the priest does not provide his altar servers any formation? What does the term MC mean? Has the Novus Ordo lost a lot of servers because boys do not want to serve as much with girls. Is this affecting the priest hood? If a married catholic couple gets a civil divorce but still maintains their sacramental marriage, is this permissible? Do you have any advice in discerning between a reason and an excuse? Can someone read Stoic books as long as Catholicism is always highest in the Hierarchy? I have a question about the fallen angels. When they were cast out of heaven, were they stripped of spiritual gifts as well? Is it OK to read books, which don't have ecclesiastical approval, that discuss or comment on Scripture but aren't full-blown Scripture commentaries? I have a friend who seems to be straying away from the faith. What can I say to help him stay with the Catholic faith? What do you do when you have lustful thoughts? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Oratory in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show I was raised a Protestant and wanted to become Catholic, In order for me to become Catholic, must I accept the Second Vatican Council and the New Mass as correct and valid? Regarding the Roate Caeli Article on possible restrictions on the Latin Mass. If the Holy Father (or future popes) ever commit to getting rid of the Latin Mass everywhere, what would the ICKSP do? What makes the ICKSP different from the FSSP? The image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus used on the Society of the Sacred Heart does not appear to have wounds in Our Lord's hands. Is there a symbolic reason for that? What is the best way to bring your non Catholic friends and family to the church? I'm looking for some guidance in implementing Cum Sanctissima in my hermitage chapel where the Latin Mass is said. I had a life-threatening emergency recently, nearly died. I believe I may have had a near death experience. From a spiritual point of view what is Father's opinion? I have a blessing cup that was used at my wedding mass. I am now divorced and don't know what to do with it. I don't want to keep it but don't think anyone else would want it. Thoughts? What do you say to people of a different religion who say we love Jesus more than they do? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Michael Copenhagen is a Catholic husband, father, and a priest at St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Melkite Catholic Church in Gates, New York. He holds a Bachelors of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. In Today's Show How does seminary work for a Melkite Catholic priest? Can you tell us a bit about your experience? Hi Father, I've been thinking about the part of the wedding vows "Till Death do us Part" and I was wondering is there really a Traditional Catholic background to these words? Is Marriage eternal? What do you think Christ meant when He said, "there are eunuchs, who have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of Heaven"? Would changing the Nicene Creed to omit the Filioque be an indication of a doctrinal change since the creed has been upheld through councils and a summary of the important articles of faith? Do some of the Eastern Churches have more than 73 books of the Bible/Canons of Scripture? What are some of the most well-known or largest Eastern Rite Catholic churches and how do they differ from one another? Are Roman Catholics allowed to take the Eucharist in a Byzantine church? And vice versa. Are Eastern churches still in union with Rome? What is the relationship like with the Pope? Can a Eastern Rite Priest become pope? How did the Second Vatican Council change the Eastern Catholic Church? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. John-Mary Bowlin serves as Parish Priest at St. Jude Catholic Church in Gun Barrel City, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army and was ordained a priest in June of 2012. In Today's Show: How many times may you receive the Eucharist in one day? My mother's recent passing has left me angry and hurt, how do I deal with my loss? A prayer for a viewer's family. I've seen a certain covering at the Latin Mass that is placed on the altar rail. When I receive should I put my hands under or over this covering? Can you explain how Mass intentions work, what is the difference between intentions for living or deceased individuals? What is the Communion of Saints? Is Purgatory a place or a process? I forgot to say how many times I committed a mortal sin, what do I do? Can you point me to a list of sins of impurity? Is it ever appropriate during Sunday Mass to have an Eagle Scout Court of honor? or other ceremonies during mass? Impure thoughts, if they come into someone's heads randomly. What is the best way to stop them? Where did the concept/reality of hell come from? Is it ok to say my daily rosary while working? Or should we give total focus on the prayers? A very dear friend is in a gay relationship and getting "married" in Germany. We are invited. I have agreed to go on the trip but refuse to go to the "ceremony" and party. We will watch the children for that night. Does that make me complicit? How to response to the argument that St. Paul didn't write the letters to Timothy? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Alan Maria Wharton, F.I. has assisted in Pastoral Ministry and Media Production for The Station of the Cross 88.5 FM in New Bedford, Massachusetts, formerly Radio Cor Mariae. In Today's Show Is there a supposed contradiction between Jacob's burial in Acts and in the book of Genesis? Does Father think of what is happening now in Russia is due to Russia not being consecrated to our Lady? Why is there 20 decade rosary when our lady of Fatima gave us 15? What is his favorite Marian apparition or scripture story about her and why? Whichever one he wants to answer. Does it say in the Bible anywhere that we cannot listen to a "dirty" joke if someone tells us one? I'd be interested to hear Fr. Wharton's vocation story and what made him join the Franciscans of the Immaculate. Why don't priests still do what the disciples did in the past? Raise the dead, heal the sick, cast out devils, freely you have received, freely give etc. How are priest's vestments and altar cloths cleaned? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Anthony Amato is the Pastor of St. Peter's Parish in Clifton Springs, New York. He was ordained as a priest in June of 2017 by Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Diocese of Rochester, New York. In Today's Show Why do we reference Pontius Pilate in the Nicene and Apostles Creed? Why is that so important? Finding sinful things on my husband's computer Why doesn't God just get rid of the devil? I am 16 and I have a girlfriend, me and her were taking a nap on the same bed but we were on opposite sides of the bed and my dad told me "Only husband and wife and sleep on the same bed". Is he right? What is the Catholic Church's position about the Torah generally and the Sabbath specifically, in light of the fact that Jesus both kept the Torah and the Sabbath? Would changing the Nicene Creed to omit the Filioque be an indication of a doctrinal change since the creed has been upheld through councils and a summary of the important articles of faith? Will I receive the indulgences from the Feast of the Sacred Heart, if I watch the mass? Do you think it is wrong to believe that praying over food before a meal helps with weight loss and weight control? When I realized that if I go up to receive communion in the diocese I could be stepping on the fragments from the Eucharist, I couldn't in good conscience go up and receive anymore. I would really appreciate some guidance. I'm in a nonviolence group, some in the group think that the violence won't actually go away till Jesus comes back. Will that be the case, is there a place for nonviolence groups to help at least to mitigate the suffering in the world? Is it a sin to gamble if I have a set amount of money put aside for this purpose, and if so, is it a mortal or venial sin? Is it sinful to go to parties and nightclubs? I don't drink or do any drugs. I also never entertain any advances from the opposite sex. I'm not looking to have my behavior rationalized. Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Canon Ross Bourgeois, ICKSP serves as Parochial Vicar at Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Canon Bourgeois was ordained in 2019. In Today's Show: I was wondering if there are any orders in which married men can join the TLM. For example, is there a vocation similar to the permanent diaconate? Is there any traditional equivalent to a Third Order Carmelite? Is it possible to start one? During High Mass and after consecration, after the servers and schola pray the Confiteor and the priest faces the right side and absolution is given and he makes the Sign of the Cross, why does the congregation then make the Sign of the Cross? Do you need to know French well to enter a vocation with the ICKSP? If you don't have the faculty of language, is there any way to make it? What happens to a plenary indulgence offered for a soul already in heaven? Clarifying details within Lumen Gentium Who is the author of the Psalms? Is a Catholic allowed to attend a service at an Orthodox church? What about receiving communion? Why does the Catholic Church believe that Catholics should confess individual sins to the priest, instead of simply expressing remorse for sinning? Why would the Church require Catholics to recite a laundry list? Isn't a penitent either absolved of their sins or they're not? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. William Rock, FSSP serves as Parochial Vicar at Regina Caeli Parish in Houston, Texas. He was ordained in October of 2019 and serves as a regular contributor to the FSSP North America Missive Blog and the TAN Direction Blog. In Today's Show: I have a religion assignment from school and I should write about a saint. I was wondering if Mother Mary was considered a saint? I see a lot of mixed answers and how she was never officially canonized and that she wasn't actually a saint, but at the same time, I do see many stating that she was a saint. Am I permitted to eat chicken on a Friday? I was told the law was relaxed after Vatican II & restricted to Ash Wednesday & Good Friday, or is every Friday a fast? Can we sin accidentally? I live in rural Nevada. The TLM is nowhere to be found. Does the FSSP plan to come to the West anytime soon? If I am not Baptized, are my mortal sins taken away at Baptism? I'm not Baptized right now because I live in China. I had a friend who was using a ouija board. I feel that I may have uncharitably corrected this person when telling them that they should not have this in their home. How can I more charitably speak about things like this in the future? Is it a sin to even touch a ouija board? What are the rules on this for Catholics and Christians? I am a diocesan seminarian and a member of the Confraternity of Saint Peter. I attended an FSSP mass and noticed the Fraternity's Code of Arms on the Vestments. As a member of the Confraternity myself, would it be appropriate for me to have and wear those types of vestments? Can souls in purgatory help themselves? Is there really a purgatory? I'm having a hard time believing in it and I'm Catholic. Since priests take a vow of celibacy, why does it matter if the priest is gay? What is the average stay for a Fraternity priest at a parish? Is the rotation in August? What are the nature and limitations of wives submitting to husbands? Are any of the sacraments more important than another? What is a Breviary and where might I buy one? Why do we sign ourselves when the Magnificat, Benedictus, Nunc Dimittis is said during the Liturgy of the Hours? How deeply does an average priest study Marian apparitions? Why might my priest have seemed offended when I asked him about a specific Marian apparition? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. John Brancich, FSSP is the pastor of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was ordained into the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter in 2004. In Today's Show What is puscillanimity and how do you distinguish it from humility? When I've been to confession in the past, when I'm confessing certain sins, I don't know the number so I have always said "many" (for the number of sins) and I was wondering if that was okay? In other words, was my confession still valid because I used the word many and not a specific number? Many times I have made an appointment for a confession and about four times I was stopped by the priest; I guess he didn't have time even though I made an appointment, so I didn't get to finish my confession although I was there to say everything. So my question is: because I know you're not supposed to hold anything back and I'm not, they're just stopping me from saying my full confession, I would like to know if the things that I confessed were forgiven because I didn't get to finish everything that I had written down on a piece of paper. My list can become very long because I see lots of things on the internet that say you have to confess all these sins at confession, so my list becomes huge. Is there such a thing as a blind priest, or does one have to be sighted to join the priesthood? If a man started seminary with the FSSP and concluded with the SSPX, what standing does that leave him in with the church? Can an SSPX priest say a Catholic funeral mass? During the homily at daily mass, sometimes the priest or deacon will begin and end the homily with the sign of the cross. Why is this done? My daughter asked me, "Mom, why do we have to say the Hail Mary 53 times... didn't Mary hear us the first time?" I'm hoping you can provide her with a more insightful answer than the one I gave her. I've been going to confession on almost a weekly basis as memories have come up. I feel like a horrible person now. I thought I was a good person. Life has been tough, so this is not helping to make me not feel bad about myself. Any suggestions? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Daniel Alloy, FSSP has served as Parochial Vicar at Regina Caeli Parish in Houston, Texas since July of 2022. He was ordained in June of 2020. In Today's Show At my FSSP and ICKSP churches, they have dress codes. It doesn't really bother me because I always dress "correctly" for mass. But wouldn't this turn away sinners? What is the cover used for chant pages? I've seen them, usually in the Liturgical Color of that season, in the Traditional Mass, though usually in Pontifical Liturgies. What is it called? Matthew 23:9 says "Call no one on earth your father; you have but one Father in heaven". Why are Catholic priests called Father? If Jesus came to fulfill the law of Moses, then did He also fulfill the Ten Commandments, or are those still in full force? Questions about the validity of various versions of the St. Benedict / Miraculous Medals Can a traditional priest from the FSSP or ICKSP celebrate the Novus Ordo Mass occasionally, if for example he is visiting a church back home and wants to do that for parishioners? I know the Constitutions of these societies mention the exclusive celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass, but does this Constitution actually forbid a priest of such a community to say the Ordinary Form? My questions revolved around receiving communion during mass. I've been baptized and received my first communion when I was younger. During mass everyone receives it but I'm hesitant to get up because I always had an understanding that you must confess before mass to receive communion, which no one does here. I also was not married through the church, which I always understood makes me not able to receive communion. I really want to receive communion on Sundays but am unsure because I don't want to do it and end up not being able to and disobey God. So my question is: Is it okay for me, or should I not? I am discerning a vocation. I believe I will enter seminary in a few years, and I have some questions about it. How well must I know latin, how hard is it in seminary? Do I have to learn any more languages? Also, I am bad at singing! In today's Gospel, what did Our Lord mean by "Render what belongs to Cesar to Cesar and render what belongs to God to God? I heard the Gospel on the radio but missed the homily. I was in a Eucharistic Procession this past Corpus Christi Sunday and the Monstrance had no canopy above it and the Deacon was carrying it. Wondering why this may have been? In the TLM, should we strike or beat our chest three times at the Consecration? I saw Father on the live stream of the ordinations! Father, why do so many priests attend the ordinations? Is there a special reason for it? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Anthony Amato is the Pastor of St. Peter's Parish in Clifton Springs, New York. He was ordained as a priest in June of 2017 by Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Diocese of Rochester, New York. In Today's Show Can you please interpret for me the last verses of the Angelus prayer? "Pour forth, we beseech thee... through the same Christ our Lord. Amen." It is a very difficult passage for me and I could use some insight into its mystery. My spiritual and physical life are in shambles and I've lost my way. Please help, as I'm starting to have crazy thoughts. The first verse of the first chapter of Timothy is often used to question Catholic disciplines. Can you please dissect some of the language that is used? Did the apostles hear confessions? When was the Rosary established within the Catholic church? I am a revert Catholic. Could Father please explain if venial sins are to be confessed regularly? I believe I read that mortal sins must be confessed before receiving the Eucharist. If Mary was conceived without sin and full of grace, did she already have the fruits of the Holy Ghost in their fullness, or did she receive them on Pentecost? Can you speak on how we can honor Jesus' Sacred Heart like St. Margaret Mary? If you go to mass on Saturday night i.e. vespers for Sunday, can it still count for Saturday night for first Saturday devotions and can you still receive communion at two different masses on the Sunday? Tips on attendance policies for non-Catholic weddings! Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Elias Mary Mills, F.I. served as Rector of the Shrine Church at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Lacrosse, Wisconsin from 2016 to 2021. He was ordained in May of 2000. In Today's Show - All About Our Lady! (Part Five) I was surprised to see a statue of Mary without a head covering. It is The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church in Laurie, Missouri. I always see our Blessed Lady wearing a veil, crown or some kind of head covering. Please comment. I was scanning through a Protestant blog which was attempting to refute Catholic teaching point-by-point. They seem to have a lot of misconceptions about what Catholics actually believe. One statement they made was that Catholics believe that Mary is the "co-redeemer", for she participated with Christ in the painful act of redemption. They accused Catholics of believing that Mary had an equal part with Jesus in the redemption of sin. I have never heard any official Catholic teaching refer to Mary as a "co-redeemer". What is actually meant by that term and why would they think we profess it? How do we evangelize Protestants who think we are worshiping Mary? A related name for Mary is "mediatrix". What is the meaning of that title and how is it different from co-redemptrix? Can you please explain why May has been named/dedicated as the month of Mary? I suspect that you may have a "favorite" Marian apparition (with no disrespect meant to the others, of course). Is this the case, and if so, which is your favorite and why? Our Lady of Medjugorje… Is that valid in the church? Could you talk about the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady? There are many different publishings of the Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Which one would you recommend? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. John-Mary Bowlin serves as Parish Priest at St. Jude Catholic Church in Gun Barrel City, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army and was ordained a priest in June of 2012. In Today's Show: What is the most challenging aspect about being a priest? What should we pray for to help priests? How do we know that there are not more than three divine persons in God? Is masturbation a sin against the 6th commandment if a person is a widow or widower? Where in the Bible is this stated? I am a Catholic teen who is very devoted to his faith but struggles with masturbation. I know the church teaches that it is wrong but it also says to take into account the age as well. Should I not receive communion at mass because of this? Am I in the wrong big time, or am I okay due to my age as an adolescent? Any special advice from Father's perspective on making a Good First Saturday this weekend? How to battle pride? I can be pretty arrogant and egotistical. If I was told that I should not attend the wedding of a family member who is marrying outside of the church (they are confirmed Catholics), may I at least attend the bridal shower? If, while confessing, I mentally acknowledge the fact that I will likely commit the same sin again (not intentionally, but due to my human weakness), does that affect the validity of my absolution? I was told that video games are bad in a sense spiritually and that I should smash my system and destroy it. I even heard that I should smash the games themselves into pieces so others can't fall into sin. Is that going too far, or should I sell it and give the money to my friend who I owe, or is it ok to keep? When is it appropriate to give fraternal correction, if we are to give correction at all? In the Bible, where does it say that a woman should not be a priest? How can I answer that question when asked? Should Christianity be as the apostle Paul preached; has Christianity grown into something different? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Canon Benjamin Norman, ICKSP currently serves as Chaplain of the ICKSP Oakland Apostolate at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Oakland, California. He was ordained in 2018. In Today's Show: How does a Catholic truly forgive someone? When do bad thoughts of people who have caused great harm turn into grave sin? I had the wonderful privilege of hearing the Canons of the ICKSP chant Lauds, then, later during the Triduum, Vespers. To my ears, it sounds like the vocal technique used in recto tono is different. It has a sustained buzzing quality that seems to suspend in the air. Am I correct about this? If so, please explain the technique for vocalizing recto tono and why it would be done that way. What would happen to a person who left the Catholic church for the Russian Orthodox church? How often can an ICKSP priest or seminarian visit their family? Do you have any concern about the future of the ICKSP or the Latin mass? Are the four temperament theories helpful for growing in virtue? It's my understanding that the Ecclesia Dei communities can continue so long as the priests celebrate the new rite periodically. Do I have this right? I have stage four cancer and I'm currently in hospice. I've been told different things about medically assisted passing. Is it considered permissible by the church? Is it acceptable because I'm in hospice? I believe the FSSP ordinations took place today. When are the ordinations for the ICKSP? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Oratory in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show I am starting to pray the Auxilium Christianorum prayers. Should I be praying them, or any other private prayers for that matter, in Latin as opposed to English? I would have a diminished if not total lack of understanding of some of the prayers, as I am not very learned in Latin yet, but I know Latin is a sacred language and, if I understand correctly, can be more efficacious. In 1st Corinthians, Chapter 15 verse 1-4, St. Paul talks about death, burial and resurrection saving people by itself. Why does the Catholic church add on to that? Why are Catholic priests who commit abuse being protected and the dioceses covering up for them instead of turning them over to the authorities for prosecution? Is it a sin to inadvertently use "preferred pronouns"? I work in a place where someone goes by "they/them" and I referred to her this way without thinking about it. Do I have to take it to Confession? I know we don't fulfill our Sunday obligation if we don't make it in time for the beginning of the Mass of the Faithful. Is there also a point (when we arrive late) where we should abstain from receiving Holy Communion? What are the theological/liturgical reasons behind why those exact points of the mass are chosen? How can one better maintain focus when praying the Rosary? Is it ever okay to change the words of the Hail Mary when praying alone? Is it correct to state that it is Catholics who bring to fulfillment the mysteries of the Rosary? While at Mass, is it appropriate to ponder the notion that New Testament readings are oftentimes the fulfillment of Old Testament passages? Can we freely choose which church calendar we follow in our private lives? And, do you have any advice for keeping cohesion when attending both rites? Do we have any examples in the present day of women that would emulate St. Catherine of Siena? Or St. Bernardino of Siena for the men? Do you approve of a Bible study based on that? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Michael Copenhagen is a Catholic husband, father, and a priest at St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Melkite Catholic Church in Gates, New York. He holds a Bachelors of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. In Today's Show What are the Melkites exactly? What geographical region does that cover? Which Divine Liturgy do the Melkites use? Why should one choose Catholicism over Orthodoxy? What are the differences in their theology and approach to faith? Do Eastern Rite churches celebrate the Novus Ordo? What is Father's opinion of the difference(s) between the Eastern Rite and the Roman Catholics on the Nicene Creed? How do doctrines of the Eastern Church compare to the doctrines of the Latin Church? Am I correct in my understanding that the Eastern Rite has a different view of Original Sin than the West? If so, can you tell me what the difference is? And also, how could something so instrumental in our Catholic faith lead to different views among rites without discrediting the church as a whole? Can women be on the altar in Eastern churches? Does the priest face Jesus or the people? Do the faithful receive in the hand or kneeling and on the tongue? What tips would you recommend for someone attending their first Divine Liturgy? What kind of relationship do you have with the Roman Catholic priests from your diocese? Do you work together in any capacity? Also, are you considered part of the Diocese of Rochester, or how does that all work? What is the purpose of the wall (Iconostasis I believe it's called) that separates the Altar and the people? There are three doors on that wall, and the servers and the priest enter and exit them in a particular way. What is the reason for that? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Vincent Lampert is the designated exorcist of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis. A priest of 33 years, he also serves as the pastor of Saint Michael and Saint Peter Parishes in the Diocese of Brookville, Indiana. In Today's Show What is an exorcism exactly? How were you picked to be an exorcist? Can someone be possessed and still go to mass, receive Holy Communion, bless themselves with holy water, etc. or would a possessed person always have an aversion to Holy things? What type of behavior or situation warrants the need for an exorcism? And how serious must a person's afflictions be to warrant a visit from an exorcist? What is the process like when you get referred to a possible possessed person? Do other Christian denominations commonly send possessed people to a Catholic exorcist? Does the Catholic Church have an official position on what the number 666 represents? How do exorcisms differ from the Catholic Church vs the Russian Orthodox? When the demons were cast out of Mary Magdalene, it didn't seem like there were any outward visible signs that she was possessed. Can one be possessed without them or others realizing it due to no visible manifestation of being possessed? Can Father elaborate on the importance of Confession in terms of fighting the demonic? How common are exorcisms in the real world? Popular media would have us believe that things like this happen all the time, but is that really the case? Is it okay to watch movies that have to do with exorcisms? Movies out there like The Exorcist and The Exorcism of Emily Rose? I heard the devil wants you to watch stuff like this. Father, what is the difference between imprecatory and deprecatory prayer relating to exorcisms? I've heard an exorcist mention these terms years ago. When I see fellow Catholics make the sign of the cross, they don't seem to go far enough down when they say "the Son". It kind of looks like an upside down cross. Isn't the upside down cross a satanic sign? Father, how would an exorcist determine if a place is "haunted," or I think the official term is "demonic vexation?" Is it a similar process? What is demonic obsession? What goes into an exorcism? Can you walk us through some of the process of the actual ritual? How long does it take to cast out a demon? Are certain types of demonic activity specific to certain areas of the country or gender specific or age specific or more concentrated in areas of our country? Do demons speak to us? Can they read minds? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Jonathan Romanoski, FSSP is Pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Providence, Rhode Island. He was ordained in 2008. In Today's Show I have a family member that attended a funeral of a lesbian friend whose wife had died. Is it a sin for this family member to have attended the funeral for the deceased lesbian? On one hand, we are to comfort the sorrowful, but on the other hand, we are to admonish the sinner. I'm not sure what the correct answer is here. Does the church allow Josephite marriages? Can you explain Luke 14:26? ("If any man comes to me, without hating his father and mother and wife and children and brethren and sisters, yes, and his own life too, he can be no disciple of mine.") I have a Catholic friend who attends a Yoga class. If Catholics cannot practice Yoga, how do I talk to her about this without disrupting the friendship? Also, the class is supposedly held at a Catholic church. Is this a red flag? What is the reason why, in a Solemn Pontifical High Mass, the Bishop wears his gloves in the procession towards the altar, but does not when the Mass ends and he processes? How would you recommend we go about loving others as instructed by Christ? Could Fr. Romanoski recommend a few good Bible commentaries? If we were to discover alien life on another planet (other than the microbes we have already found), would that "disprove" what was said in the Bible? It doesn't say anything about extraterrestrial life, does it? Could you clear up a debate that I have with family members? Is there salvation outside the Catholic Church? My company sells mostly food. Every day they throw away a lot of food, especially meat, vegetables and fruits. They're still good but they can't sell it anymore to customers. So, they throw it into big bins and some other company takes it and probably uses it to make biomass or something. We can't take any of this food officially, as it's forbidden by our company, and I used to do it very often. Can you tell me if that can be justified? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. John Brancich, FSSP is the pastor of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was ordained into the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter in 2004. In Today's Show When a teenager is living at home and looking for employment, is it acceptable to take a job in food service that would require working on Sundays? Does Fr. Brancich have any advice, teaching or thoughts to share about the Ember Days coming up on 5/22, 5/24 and 5/25? Is this the last week of the Regina Caeli in Mass? What will come next in the Latin mass after Pentecost? What do Catholic believes about the rapture and the end times? Should I allow my non-Catholic husband to share Protestant ideas on this topic with our young son? Do the souls in hell possess infinite dignity? Why should one choose Catholicism over Orthodoxy? What are the differences in their theology and approach to faith? What is Father's opinion on alternative medicine such as chiropractic and natural medicine? I feel like I've been led astray by traditional Western medicine lately. Is alternative medicine safe from "New Age?" Is it sinful and/or inappropriate to applaud during Mass? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Anthony Amato is the Pastor of St. Peter's Parish in Clifton Springs, New York. He was ordained as a priest in June of 2017 by Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Diocese of Rochester, New York. In Today's Show Could a priest say the Novus Ordo mass with a Douay-Rheims Lectionary? Are we not supposed to be forgiving of people with identity issues (LGBTQ, transgender, etc)? If a Catholic has been poorly educated in the faith and is living in sin or cooperating with others' sin, without knowing what they're doing, how do you think Christ will judge such people? Do animals have souls? Do animals go to heaven? Can God punish a man for a sin before it's committed? I attend both TLM and Novus Ordo Masses. Recently, it stood out to me that the Novus Ordo Priest doesn't lift the Eucharist above his head, only in front of his face. Is this something that changed in the Novus Ordo or just my Priest's preference? Raising the Eucharist upwards communicates to me that the sacrifice is to God, whereas the Priest facing me and lifting it face height made me feel the "bread" was for me. My mother in law, a non-Catholic (as is her extended family), is having her ashes buried under a tree in a cemetery next to her grandfather's grave. As a Catholic, may I attend her burial if I do not participate in the burial? What do you think the future of the Novus Ordo mass will look like? Do you think there is potential for the "reform of the reform?" With the Eucharistic Revival of the people already underway, what would be Fr. Amato's suggestion for teaching the Real Presence? A particular saint, book or reading? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Alan Maria Wharton, F.I. has assisted in Pastoral Ministry and Media Production for The Station of the Cross 88.5 FM in New Bedford, Massachusetts, formerly Radio Cor Mariae. In Today's Show The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul here in my town gets multiple requests for beds and are supposed to direct them to where they can get a free bed. would providing one freely to those who are cohabitating be wrong like I thought? If you suffer from OCD, do you have to confess intrusive/evil thoughts? Does having a mass said for a loved one release them from purgatory? Does reception of Holy Communion have to be on the same day the action for a plenary indulgence is performed? What are Father's opinions on Hanzer von Baltazar? I would like to use holy water in my home, but am not sure how to use it. Can you help me with recommendations? As I understand, the dogma of Mary as Mother of God was addressing the question of Christ's Divinity at the Council of Ephesus. Was there a specific theological issue happening at that time where the Pope at the time felt it needed dogmatization? Do Lepers make it to Heaven? What can I say to a protestant when the say Mary is sinful. With the back up of these bible verses? "As it is written, 'There is none righteous, no, not one.'" (Romans 3:10)"For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23,) I prayed the Divine Mercy Chaplet during my dad's agony and during prayer he died. Can we be certain it was a good death, and he is in heaven? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. William Rock, FSSP serves as Parochial Vicar at Regina Caeli Parish in Houston, Texas. He was ordained in October of 2019 and serves as a regular contributor to the FSSP North America Missive Blog and the TAN Direction Blog. In Today's Show: Which button would you press and why? (Community Poll) Can one get an annulment without getting a divorce? Does the Catholic church fully support the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the actions being taken to support and protect mothers and children? What is the morality of ballet? To me, it seems like a socially acceptable way to conduct oneself in an immodest manner. Last Thursday was Ascension Thursday and this Sunday is Pentecost Sunday. Why were there 11 days before the descent of the Holy Spirit? Why didn't Jesus breathe on the apostles as He ascended? Do Jews still celebrate Pentecost? Why do Catholics not keep/honor the Sabbath (Saturday) as stated in the 10 Commandments? Do you have to say the words out loud when praying or is it ok to silently say prayers in your head? For example, can I say the Rosary in my head on an airplane? I happily completed my Five First Saturdays! Can I continue and offer them up for the souls in purgatory? How can God see us if He has no face or body? How can God speak? How does He still do miracles today? Will we see Jesus in heaven? Was Jesus infinitely smart and knowledgeable even as a small child, or did he have to learn and progress his knowledge as we do? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Joseph Dalimata, FSSP serves as Parochial Vicar at Immaculate Conception Church in El Paso, Texas. He was ordained in May of 2021. In Today's Show How do you distinguish humility and pusillanimity? Does humility lead to pusillanimity? Why do we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension? Is it correct that if Our Lord ever ascended, he would never come back to judge the living and the dead? Someone asked me this. How should a Catholic vote if neither candidate is pro-life enough? Is it sinful to not vote at all? I cannot remember what Saint I chose when I was initiated in the church 40 years ago. It really bothers me. What can I do about this now? What does the FSSP expect in a man who is wanting to enter into their seminary? I'm a game developer and I want to make a game about stories from the Bible, for example the story of Samson. Is that a sin? Is bearing false witness related to the sin of consent? At the Latin Mass in my local church we don't go up for communion because we would be committing sacrilege by stepping on fragments of the Eucharist. Should we only go to the FSSP or SSPX? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Oratory in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show I was born Catholic and believe in our Lord Jesus Christ. I like reading books authored by the Dalai Lama. The books I am reading now are mainly focusing on life matters such as how to be happy and how to be compassionate. Nothing really talked about Buddhism. In your opinion, is it a sin or is it ok to read his books? On the Reba sitcom, there was a question posed from one of the child characters to a Pastor. Paraphrasing: If God created Adam and Eve, who then had children, wouldn't all creation come from sisters and brothers? Can sisters and brothers marry? How does the Church explain this question? Does 1 Timothy Chapter 2 prohibit braided hair and jewelry for women? Can a Catholic attend a Jewish funeral at a synagogue? What has the Catholic church done to address sexual abuse? Have rules been put in place to protect children and parents? Jesus said, "My Lord, my Lord, why have you abandoned me?" Since Jesus is one with the father, was that question relevant at that time? Should prisoners who decide to participate in the Communion Service who are considered "shut ins" be given Holy Eucharist regardless of their state of grace, belief or denomination? Was Russia ever properly consecrated as Our Lady requested? Is it wrong or sinful to get a microblading procedure on one's eyebrows since it temporarily injects color into the skin? And are tattoos sinful or wrong to get as a Catholic? How does one examine their consciousness for the sin of gluttony? What is the best way of combating "being a glutton"? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Anthony Amato is the Pastor of St. Peter's Parish in Clifton Springs, New York. He was ordained as a priest in June of 2017 by Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Diocese of Rochester, New York. In Today's Show Do you have to be Confirmed for at least three years before entering Seminary? This is what I heard and I'm wondering if this is true, as I'm discerning a vocation. Is it OK if the priest is dipping the host into the precious blood and then placing it on the communicant's tongue? Does this have anything to do with post-Covid practices? I volunteer at a local hospice where I deliver Communion. They recently enhanced their disease control protocols and want to have Ministers of the Holy Eucharist to attach a bottle of disinfectant to the burse string carrying the pyx with a consecrated host. My first impulse is that attaching items to the burse or string seems disrespectful, but it might also tend to weaken the string, ultimately enhancing the chances the pyx could fall to the ground when the burse string breaks. Is there any Church rule against attaching miscellaneous items to the burse or string? If I have little faith, will I still go to heaven? I was staying with my son in Florida with no car. I got ready for 5PM Sunday Mass, went downstairs, and no one was there. I checked and they were all upstairs. Knowing how tired they were, I didn't wake them and therefore I missed Mass. I have not yet been able to go to confession and it looks like I missed the Penance service here in Texas for Easter. I really want Communion - can I go? Why do animals have to suffer from the Fall? I have a friend who is cohabitating who asked me to buy a bed for him and his girlfriend. Would this be construed as helping them in sin if I were to buy them a bed, and would I also be in sin? I have a daughter cohabitating with a man who is divorced (not Catholic) and not working because he does not want to pay his ex-wife alimony. I have been helping out with the rent since my daughter's income does not always cover all of her expenses. Again, I feel like I am helping her in sin and I wonder if I'm in mortal sin for doing so? Should civil unions be considered the same as a normal Catholic sacramental marriage? Trying to put the topic of demons into the correct context. Our Lord cast out demons. Do you think non-Catholics and Catholics who fall into mortal sin become influenced by demons? I'm in a spot where I'm making progress by grace in accepting God intellectually, but I still don't feel the history of Jesus saving us on the Cross is real, despite there not being any better explanation for the events that took place after His death until His disciples went in the world convinced He fulfilled His promise of resurrection. It's difficult to connect with God and I find myself like making circles around Him and debating heretics and atheists in my own mind constantly instead of living the truth, and I feel weak and unable to defend my faith. Do you have any specific advice here? I attend the Traditional Latin Mass but at my parish they are not able to celebrate the Traditional Mass on the 1st Sunday of every month. I believe this is due to the implementation of Traditionis Custodes in our diocese. Is it wrong for me to drive to a different parish on the 1st Sunday of every month to still attend the Traditional Mass? If you love Ask A Priest Live, now is the time to let us know by making your generous donation of any size today! As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, The Station of the Cross is 98% listener-funded and we need YOUR help and financial support to continue bringing you top notch Catholic shows like this one! To make your pledge today: - Call 1-877-711-8500 - Visit thestationofthecross.com - Use the donation page in your free iCatholicRadio app Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

Father Robert McTeigue is a member of the Society of Jesus. A professor of philosophy and theology, he has taught and lectured worldwide, and is a member of the National Ethics Committee of the Catholic Medical Association. He is host of the "The Catholic Current" via The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network and the iCatholicRadio app (weekdays at 5PM Eastern). In Today's Show I have been told that we cannot know for sure by our own knowledge if we are in a state of grace. Can you please elaborate on this? Is missing mass a mortal sin if I don't know how to drive and no one is able to take me to mass? I am a new convert, old in age. Our priest says baptism wipes away all sins so you only confess sins after your baptism. Coming into the church you get 'conditionally baptized,'' even if you were previously baptized. So, to make a general confession, should I only be confessing sins post-Baptism or should I encompass my entire life? It feels very necessary. I donate to a homeless shelter where I believe they use the money wisely. I do not give money to homeless people on the streets because I think some of that money will go to alcohol or to drugs. By saying no to those homeless, am I ignoring Jesus's call to help others in need? How can one get a proper formation in scholastic philosophy and theology without attending a seminary? Any good scholastic manuals or books you would recommend? I was married 30 years ago in the Catholic Church. Less than a month later, my husband literally never came home. Just left. I was very blessed and my family helped me through that devastation and I filed a divorce. Since then, I've lost my way in the church because of the divorce. My question though (while I am Catholic, he was not): Is there any way to be forgiven and take communion and confession again? Every time I walk in a church I cry, as I miss it so much. I just finished reading the Life of Brother Lawrence, a very uplifting book. In a chapter about "Practicing the Presence of God", he states; "the first means is a new life, received by salvation through the blood of Christ." In my church, they stopped passing the cup with the blood of Christ after the pandemic. What does he mean by that? At what point in church history was the foundation of the Mass established as it pertains to the usage of organs and other instruments? I'm sincerely wondering if you can explain some of the changes that you've noticed over the years and how, if at all, you may have soured on how music is often used in the sacred liturgy at places like Saint Typical's (which I wholeheartedly agree with, by the way). I agree we can have no souvenirs of sin in Heaven. Can you explain in slow, simple steps how to rid ourselves of this danger? I hear you talk a lot about the importance of preaching. Has that always been important to you, or did that develop during your priesthood? Other than prayer, how can we support our parish priests? I think people forget that priests are people too. It seems like most of the time you are just "used" for blessing this thing or that statue, and that your time is not respected. If you love Ask A Priest Live, now is the time to let us know by making your generous donation of any size today! As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, The Station of the Cross is 98% listener-funded and we need YOUR help and financial support to continue bringing you top notch Catholic shows like this one! To make your pledge today: - Call 1-877-711-8500 - Visit thestationofthecross.com - Use the donation page in your free iCatholicRadio app Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

Canon Benjamin Norman, ICKSP currently serves as Chaplain of the ICKSP Oakland Apostolate at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Oakland, California. He was ordained in 2018. In Today's Show Is there a reasoning behind the order in which saints are listed in the Canon of the Mass or in the Litany of the Saints? Also, I understand that confessors originally referred to martyrs, but to whom does that title refer now? Is it kind of a miscellaneous classification of a male saint who does not fit in any other category? Why is there not a classification for holy female saints who are neither virgins, widows, nor penitents? Isn't it a sin against the Third Commandment to go out and eat at restaurants or buy groceries at grocery stores on a Sunday? Aren't we encouraging these businesses to stay open on Sundays when we support them on these days? There are workers in those businesses that are working on a Sunday, and we're supposed to keep the Lord's Day holy and avoid servile work. Did priests do Confirmation extraordinarily historically? Can a priest say a Requiem mass for anyone? What does a priest do when he retires in terms of financial matters? Do priests have a pension or 401k plans? Where do they go to live? I have a friend who I've known for a long time (we're both in our late 20s). I reverted back to the faith almost two years ago, and I know he has not been practicing the faith since at least the beginning of high school, nor do I think he believes in the faith at all. He recently got married in a civil setting at a courthouse. Is it wrong for me to congratulate him on getting married in this way? Why is it that, compared to the Douay Rheims Bible version, two fruits of the Holy Spirit are missing - chastity and purity - compared to the Revised Catholic Edition, specifically the Catholic Adventure Bible? My manager asked me if I could work on Sundays because one of my coworkers got into an accident. Would I violate the 3rd commandment if I worked on Sundays even if I attended early low Mass? If a baptized Catholic no longer practices the faith, are they still Catholic? If you love Ask A Priest Live, now is the time to let us know by making your generous donation of any size today! As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, The Station of the Cross is 98% listener-funded and we need YOUR help and financial support to continue bringing you top notch Catholic shows like this one! To make your pledge today: - Call 1-877-711-8500 - Visit thestationofthecross.com - Use the donation page in your free iCatholicRadio app Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

Fr. Daniel Alloy, FSSP has served as Parochial Vicar at Regina Caeli Parish in Houston, Texas since July of 2022. He was ordained in June of 2020. In Today's Show How come the Orthodox Church celebrated Easter on May 5th and we celebrated Easter on March 31st? Will more recent/future Saints ever be added to the traditional calendar? Other than Holy Week, are there any other main differences between an older missal, for example St Andrew's Daily Missal, and an Angelus Press 1962 Missal? I have a friend who's confused about how and why God built the church upon Peter. How could it be possible to build an entire church upon one person? And what does the name "The Rock" really mean in all of this? Why do all the scriptures say that Jesus was crucified, died, buried and rose again on the 3rd day? Yet the time between Good Friday at 3pm and Easter Sunday sometime before sunrise isn't close to 3 days. Day 1 would be Saturday at 3pm, Day 2 would be Sunday at 3pm, and the third day would be some time Monday before 3pm. I confessed a sin that I still feel very guilty about, partially because I was never honest with the person whom that sin would have affected had they known what I did. Can you tell me, because I confessed the sin, does that mean God will forgive me and I will end up in heaven? Should priests be bearded? My husband and I are in the process of creating a Health Care Proxy. The attorney sent us a standard form, which basically says 'no to all measures', but we can make changes before it is finalized. What of these options, if any, go against Catholic teaching? I'm thinking possibly the ones about not giving food or water, but we want to do the right thing: No Cardiac Resuscitation, No Mechanical Respiration, No Artificial Feedings, No Artificial Hydration, No Antibiotics. It seems that those who are unable to physically receive Holy Communion are usually told to make an act of Spiritual Communion instead. However, I have seen an old 19th century Irish prayer manual state that one must first be properly disposed to make a spiritual communion, and must therefore be in a state of grace. Is this true? If so, what should a person do who is in a state of mortal sin and also thus impeded from making at least a spiritual act of communion? If one blasphemes against the Holy Spirit, does that person become totally possessed and evil in his daily actions? If you love Ask A Priest Live, now is the time to let us know by making your generous donation of any size today! As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, The Station of the Cross is 98% listener-funded and we need YOUR help and financial support to continue bringing you top notch Catholic shows like this one! To make your pledge today: - Call 1-877-711-8500 - Visit thestationofthecross.com - Use the donation page in your free iCatholicRadio app Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We'll take a look at some of the best moments of the show thus far and talk about what the experience of first-time radio hosting has been like for Jordan. We'll also be joined by special guest Joe McClane, host of A Catholic Take, heard weekdays at 7AM Eastern on The Station of the Cross! If you love Ask A Priest Live, now is the time to let us know by making your generous donation of any size today! As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, The Station of the Cross is 98% listener-funded and we need YOUR help and financial support to continue bringing you top notch Catholic shows like this one! To make your pledge today: - Call 1-877-711-8500 - Visit thestationofthecross.com - Use the donation page in your free iCatholicRadio app Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

Fr. Michael Copenhagen is a Catholic husband, father, and a priest at St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Melkite Catholic Church in Gates, New York. He holds a Bachelors of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. In Today's Show What are some differences in the liturgical calendar in the Eastern Rite? What is the Eastern Rite and where/how did it originate? Should this be deemed as a separation or split from the Roman Rite, or is there a better way to describe it? I follow the Gregorian calendar! But what's the difference between the Julian calendar and the Gregorian calendar? As I understand it, Eastern Rite Catholic priests are able to be married and even have children. Can you please explain that concept and why it is approached differently in Eastern Rite churches? How do Eastern Rite priests balance the roles of being a husband, father, and priest all at the same time? Are there any differences in potential roles for women in Eastern Rite churches in comparison to the Roman Rite? I thought I had heard somewhere that Eastern Rite churches are slightly more restrictive in this area. Does one need to be registered as a member of an Eastern Rite church in order to attend Mass there? In other words, if I am a parishioner of another parish, for example, could I just decide in a spur of the moment to attend an Eastern Rite mass on any given Sunday? Would that "get me in trouble" with God in any way? Did you ever, at any point, consider becoming a priest in the Roman rite? Can you tell us a little bit about how you came to the decision of becoming a Melkite Catholic priest? Is there any difference in how the sacraments are administered in a Melkite Catholic church versus, say, an average Roman Catholic parish? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Elias Mary Mills, F.I. served as Rector of the Shrine Church at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Lacrosse, Wisconsin from 2016 to 2021. He was ordained in May of 2000. In Today's Show - All About Our Lady! (Part Four) What is your favorite title for Mary and why? Can you please explain why we Catholics place an emphasis on Mary and Her Immaculate Conception? Protestants feel this takes away from Jesus, and while I obviously disagree with that assessment, I have a hard time offering a compelling rebuttal. Why is Mary's mantle used as such a prominent symbol? I see frequent references to it but never really understood the significance. A friend recently told me that the Eastern Orthodox church celebrates the protection of Mary's mantle with a feast day in its liturgical calendar. I thought the common perception was that Catholics are the ones who "worship" Mary? Why should we consecrate ourselves to Mary rather than to Jesus or the Holy Spirit? Was Russia ever fully/properly consecrated as requested by Our Lady at Fatima? What are the concrete fruits of total consecration to Our Lady? I'm looking for clarification on how many complete Rosaries need to be prayed to make a First Saturday devotion. I've heard different things about five mysteries. Mary was conceived without sin and the Archangel Gabriel greeted her as "full of grace." What was her upbringing like? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Joseph Dalimata, FSSP serves as Parochial Vicar at Immaculate Conception Church in El Paso, Texas. He was ordained in May of 2021. In Today's Show Being in El Paso and near Fort Bliss, do you support the base in any way? Does the base have its own Priest or do local Priests go onto the base to support the soldiers? We had Mass when I was in Afghanistan. Were those Priests attached to the Army or do diocesan Priests volunteer to go? The Catholic Church has a dogma of "mediatrix". It suggests Catholics asking saints such as Mary for intercession, mediation in their prayer. How does this not contradict the bible verse 1 Timothy 2:5 "For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus." Different beliefs regarding transubstantiation in Eastern Rite Catholic churches I believe I may have had a vision from God and I'm wondering what your thoughts are. Should first Communicants only be taught to receive in the hand? This bothers me, but I don't know if I should speak with the priest or how else to proceed. Is there an age limit or minimum age requirement to become a priest or deacon? If I miss a day of a novena or am late (past midnight) when I remember to say the novena prayer, should I restart the novena? Is the Eucharist valid if the Novus Ordo parish I attend promotes the rainbow/pride flag? With May starting tomorrow and being the Month of Our Lady, how can we show our love to her during this month? Prayers? Devotions? I'm 13 years old and not allowed to wear bikinis. My question is, could I go to hell for wearing a bikini? And if i would, would I still go to hell if it is a girls-only party? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Anthony Amato is the Pastor of St. Peter's Parish in Clifton Springs, New York. He was ordained as a priest in June of 2017 by Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Diocese of Rochester, New York. In Today's Show Should I get a conditional baptism if a Lutheran pastor did it as a baby? I heard an SSPX priest say that going to the Novus Ordo when you know that it is illicit puts one in the state of sin. Is this true? I would like to know if it is morally wrong or sinful to buy from stores that promote sin (such as being pro-LGBT or supporting abortion, etc.)? What is the sin of consent? Is it a mortal sin not to vote in our elections? I have a question about how John the Baptist died. I thought I had heard or read somewhere that he also had been put to death on the cross. Is this true? Ascension Thursday (a Holy Day of Obligation) is next week. If I live in a diocese that transfers the Solemnity to the following Sunday, am I still required to attend Mass next Thursday? What exactly is good and what is evil? What is the sin of pride and where can it be found in our lives? After sin, should you indulge in guilty thoughts and bashing yourself, or should you be more positive and reset yourself in the intention not to sin? Which voice is God's voice? How can I help a relative who has a negative view of God due to their own "father wounds?" Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Canon Ross Bourgeois, ICKSP serves as Parochial Vicar at Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Canon Bourgeois was ordained in 2019. In Today's Show: Altar servers kiss the hands of priests during the liturgy, which is very beautiful. I understand the Eastern Christians venerate the hands of priests, even when they meet them in secular settings. Can laity kiss the hands of Catholic priests, apart from First Mass blessings? If so, please explain the etiquette. Are the terms of the marriage contract identical in a mixed marriage? Can I read daily devotions that are not written by a Catholic? Could a priest say the Novus Ordo with a Douay-Rheims Lectionary? Is it correct for an altar server to go to the tabernacle and put away the consecrated hosts after communion? What is the difference between how a deacon Baptizes and how a priest Baptizes, since a Deacon cannot anoint? How might dual citizenship affect one's enrollment with the ICKSP? Would Canon Ross mind sharing what were a couple of his favorite saints and why they're his favorites? I went to confession, but after confession I got into an argument and said some hurtful things. It's going to be at least a week until my next confession; does asking God sincerely for forgiveness in your prayers give you some of God's grace back, or must you confess to get any connection back with God? Is saying hurtful things a mortal sin? Is it ok to refer to an Institute priest as Father? Does it happen often? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!