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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 any difference between a ministry, a vocation, and a calling? Do you think that there is, in fact, a priest shortage in this country and world-wide? What do you think is the best way to address this shortage? Would a policy of allowing married men to become priests actually work? Discernment regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and how it might affect employment opportunities In 1 Samuel 15:3, God commands what appears to be genocide: "Go, now, attack Amalek, and put under the ban everything he has. Do not spare him; kill men and women, children and infants, oxen and sheep, camels and donkeys." How do we reconcile a command by God to intentionally target defenseless children and infants with the belief that God is all-loving and merciful? How do we effectively explain this passage to non-believers or people struggling with their faith? If someone dies in the state of mortal sin, is there still a chance that after he dies, he can repent of the sins he committed on earth and experience the Divine Mercy of God? Advice for dealing with family squabbles How far should one go in helping someone who doesn't necessarily want help? 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 What is the best way to introduce both practicing Catholics and non-practicing Catholics to the TLM? What is the church's view of the religion known as "The Way?" Should Fulton Sheen's process beatification resume, and how can the laity help? A question about the omniscience of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit With the current state of the Church, what is the single most effective thing the clergy and laity can focus on? Would you please explain Fraternal Correction? How do we determine who to correct, when, and for what? Being saved by faith vs. by works If a Catholic is living in a near occasion of sin and goes to confession, but may not seek absolution (subconsciously), what happens? 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! If a brand new Catholic were interested in learning about Marian apparitions but could only study one, which Marian apparition would you recommend they start with and why? I am not Catholic, and therefore I don't understand the meaning of the term "Mary, Seat of Wisdom." Wouldn't assigning someone the name "Seat of Wisdom" imply that that being is more wise than God himself? How would you refute the very common Protestant accusation that Catholics worship Mary? Where does the term "Blessed" come from when referring to Mary, and what exactly does that term mean when used in that context? Is the title "Divine Shepherdess" approved? What does it mean? What can you tell me about Garabandal? Were the warnings authentic? 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 How do we approach movies that may have characters taking God's name in vain? Can I watch them in good conscience? Eating an hour before receiving Communion vs an hour before Mass starts: which is right? What should we be guided by with regard to films featuring immodestly dressed women? Did Jesus laugh? Since He had a perfect intellect, would it even be possible for him to laugh or find things "funny" since that wasn't ever mentioned in the Bible? What is the Church's position on egalitarianism? How can I explain to my mother charitably that using "they/them" pronouns is gravely harmful to souls? At Mass, when did those Eucharists in the tabernacle get consecrated? When we ask the Saints for prayers, do they know what we are asking them to pray for? Regarding the positioning of one's hands while praying the Our Father at mass, is there a right and wrong way of doing it? Praying for souls in purgatory and asking them for prayers - how does this work? 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 Michael Stein, ICKSP serves as Rector at Old St. Patrick Oratory in Kansas City, Missouri. He was ordained in 2010. In Today's Show Can you please talk a little bit about today's feast day, the Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary? More on Catholic annulment and divorce A religious education teacher has a young student whose parents are teaching him about other angels not listed in Catholic teaching or tradition. What can she do to help guide this child? Can you point to any specific examples of when the early Church turned to Rome for resolving problems and why? Could you explain why Jesus saying "You are the rock" refers specifically to Peter and not just to Peter's confession as the Orthodox believe? Should, or can, my parents prohibit me from discerning a marriage calling until I spend time discerning religious life? My human brain wrestles with how we went from Adam and Eve to the entire world population, how we know of these two people, etc. Can you help clarify what we believe? My priest only holds one hand over the bread and wine during Consecration. Would this in any way affect the validity of that Consecration? 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 My spouse and I were helping to deliver the Eucharist to the sick in the past. We don't anymore, but we have a few pyxes that are in the house. What is the proper way to return them? We were given blessed oil in a plastic bottle. We used the oil up, but how do we dispose of the plastic, which probably still has traces of oil? Why does the Church seem to value virginity in women more than in men? Why are male saints classified by whether or not they were martyrs, while much more note is made of whether or not female saints were virgins? Are pre-nuptial agreements allowed by the Catholic Church? Can a US citizen marry another Catholic in the Philippines to get around the US divorce system? What do you think of the "What Would Jesus Do?" argument? We get a lot of rosaries in the mail from different sources. They are often cheaply made and break apart easily. How do we dispose of them, since most of them aren't worth repairing? How can I repair a second or third class relic? Does it need to be sent to Rome? What book or video, or what else, can I send my friend to get him to convert from Hinduism to Catholicism, or at least consider it? How does the Church look at marriages in the civil world? Are they valid?Also, if that marriage ends in a divorce, how does the Church look at that? How can the husband lead with the humility of Christ in a marriage, since the wife is supposed to submit to his "loving" authority? Can I pray to another person's guardian angel for conversion? 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 Does the FSSP have a standardized way to train Altar Servers at a parish? Is it something that is taught at the seminary? My daughter gave me a Rosary from an antique store, however, there are no beads before the decade ones. Also, there is a crucifix without Jesus on the cross. Should I keep it? What can we do as Catholics to spread the Gospel? I have a friend who is trying to convince me that if I just accept Jesus into my heart, no future sin will affect my salvation. What arguments are there to refute that? Salvation in the Book of Ephesians Chapter 2 A brief history of Fr. Romanoski's parish, St. Mary's Being baptized by Protestants - why is that valid in the eyes of the Church when others, such as the Orthodox, require a second Baptism? Why did Jesus refer to Himself as the "Son of Man," and what exactly does this mean? 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 In the celebration of Holy Mass, what happens if a priest does not drink from the chalice after consecration? Is the Eucharist valid? Is the Mass valid? What are your thoughts on the practice of "intinction" where a priest dips the Body of Christ into the chalice rather than drinking from it? My son is getting married, and his fiancée's family did not raise her in any particular religion. They do not want to alienate her whole side of the family by marrying in a church. We have a good family friend who is a priest. Can they ask him to attend as a guest and bless the marriage? Who are the most important saints to pray to besides members of the Holy Family? At what point are kids obligated to attend Sunday and Holy Day masses? Are they obligated once they have received their First Holy Communion? In the Bible, the Magi see the star and follow it. But, as Catholics, we are taught not to follow astrological signs (things such as horoscopes and the like). What is the difference between the two scenarios? Are priests required to say a mass every day? If a couple was married 50-ish years and practiced birth control, but had no knowledge of the Church's teaching at the time, how do they go about confessing that? Is it a grave sin? What does it mean to "venerate" a relic and how does one do that? What kind of power do these relics have? Do we receive some kind of special graces for venerating relics? Is there a danger of putting too much faith in the power of a relic? If the devil can't read our minds, in order to plot against us, does he listen in on our confessions? Is the Earth described as flat or circular in the Bible, or is this even mentioned at all? Do you believe that there is a certain music repertoire that every Catholic should know? How can we ensure that traditional music is not lost forever? I wonder how it came to be that the church decided to dispense with some rules but kept some others. For example, things like dietary rules and rules about care of the body are out, but rules on things like marriage and tithing remain today. Do you have any thoughts on this? 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 Michael Stein, ICKSP serves as Rector at Old St. Patrick Oratory, as well as Local Superior for the Apostolate of the Institute of Christ the King in Kansas City, Missouri. He was ordained in 2010. In Today's Show What's wrong with impeding conception if there is a grave reason to have baby-free relations? What are the requirements of Catholics in order to enter heaven? If I'm currently in the state of mortal sin, can I still pray? Does God still hear me if I haven't been to Confession in awhile? What type of work is permitted on Sunday? How do you say multiple Rosaries during the day? Is it appropriate for Catholics to use the term Abba Father? How seriously should we take Pope Francis' fallible teachings? What is our responsibility to these teachings? Could you explain what language Jesus and the Apostles spoke, what language the gospels were originally written in, and how the church came to make Latin the official language for the mass? Were there specific events in the Bible in which Jesus first instituted sacraments like confession and the anointing of the sick? How does the Church try to guide homosexuals to repentance? 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 Would you please talk about the Catholic concept of "no salvation outside the church?" Romans 12:2 says "Do not be conformed to the world" - How do we properly determine what the patterns or habits of the world are? Is the Holy Spirit addressed as She or He? Why? If they make a very nice, non-consecrated home altar, may the faithful invite a priest over to have mass said in the home? Do you think the rapture is to come soon? I'm taking a college class (at a public school) and the professor asks multiple choice questions about preventing pregnancy, with answer options including contraception, birth control, etc. and I'm wondering if it's wrong for me to even answer such questions, even though it's part of my study? Why, if our priest secretly doesn't like or agree with the synod, might he pretend that he wanted everyone to attend last year's synod? Is that considered a very controversial thing for priests? What would be some solid advice for young people who are unsure of their calling? 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 What is the purpose of the upcoming synod? Why does there need to be a synod, anyways? Can you please discuss the significance of both the Sanctuary and the Tabernacle and the rules or guidelines that govern those spaces? How can people with disabilities participate in the Traditional Latin Mass? Were you ever trained to be an exorcist? Have you encountered any supernatural, or even demonic, things? Is it appropriate to confess sins of the mind or imagination, or do we only confess sins that are uttered or actually acted on? If I've been away from confession for a while, what do you suggest I do? What is a devotional confession? When I am grateful for something, should my prayers of thanks be directed at any being in particular, such as my guardian angel or patron saint(s)? What is the basis for our belief in the existence of the human soul? Is it okay for a Catholic to sue a doctor for malpractice if one has been injured by a surgery? If there were human clones, do they have a soul? What does Regina Caeli mean? 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!

Bishop Joseph Strickland serves as the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas. He was ordained to the episcopacy on November 28, 2012. In Today's Show: Which encyclicals or other papal documents would be most helpful to the average person? Which English Bible translation would you recommend for serious study? What is the best thing that the laity can do for holy canceled or laicized priests and bishops? Questions about demonic activity - how probable is it that I'm dealing with the demonic? A homosexual couple wants their adopted child baptized. How should this be handled? How can we best prepare our children for possible upcoming persecution without scaring them? Does Bishop know anything about Our Lady's title of The Divine Shepherdess? Questions about gambling and other bad habits and how to approach them with loved ones I fell away from the faith, got a girlfriend, had kids, and since then came back to the Faith. My partner is still massively opposed to the Church. What to 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. 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 Is it permissible to believe that in heaven, we will still be able to do leisure activities like reading books, playing sports, etc. or will being in the presence of God and the saints for eternity transcend our desire for such things? How was Mary and Joseph's marriage, if at all, celebrated by their family, friends, and neighbors? Can a lay person in the role of "Pastoral Administrator" or "Pastoral Associate" take on any special role in the liturgy? Why, in your opinion, are some parishes resistant to the idea/practice of Ad Orientem? Is it alright to visit family who are living in cohabitation? I read somewhere that Mother Theresa started to lose her faith towards the end of her life. Can you tell me anything about this? Regarding the horses found in Zechariah 1:8, 6:1-8 and Revelation 6:1-8; First off, are they related? Secondly, what do the horsemen represent in a wider, allegorical sense? Does the Bible mention other physical life beyond Earth? Do you think the "alien life" that is gradually being introduced to society could be demons in disguise? Is it okay for my preschooler to receive Ashes on Ash Wednesday even though he has not had his First Communion yet? If I'm praying to God to stop my divorce and heal our marriage and God doesn't want couples divorcing, why wouldn't he grant me that prayer? Can you explain exactly what schism is? In your opinion, is there a danger of schism in the church today? 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 I don't want my daughter to join the choir at her Novus Ordo school because I feel it is not reverent enough. How can I break that news to her without making her resent tradition? Most of our parishioners, as they enter the church, walk right past the tabernacle without any acknowledgement. Would it be appropriate for me to ask our pastor to give a teaching to the people about this? Do you have any step-by-step suggestions for a young man to discern a vocation for the priesthood? How can Catholics possibly "bless" one another if all blessings come from God? Why is confession so important to the Catholic church? Why is there a "Tomb of the Virgin Mary" in the Holy Land if Mary was assumed, body and soul, into heaven? Can a baby receive Confirmation if there is a fear that they may not survive past infancy? Is it a requirement for Catholics to celebrate a funeral Mass prior to interment? On a related matter, must Catholics be interred in a Catholic cemetery? Or, can this take place in a non-Catholic cemetery, so long as the grave-site or mausoleum spot is consecrated beforehand? How would you suggest that I go about finding the right devotion for me? 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 would be Father's top 3 to 5 recommendations on books about Our Blessed Mother? If we try to pray the Rosary every day but miss a day, should we pray two the next day to make up for it? I hear a lot about St. Maximilian Kolbe in Poland, but can you tell us about his time in Japan? Where am I supposed to place the Hail Holy Queen when I'm praying the Rosary? Is it necessary to articulate vocal prayers out loud when praying alone, such as the Rosary on a bus or when it would disturb others? Is there a problem with making minor changes to the phrasing of the Hail Mary for the sake of personal comfortability if English isn't one's first language? 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 If the Catholic definition of love is to will the good of the other, how should we love God? How can we will His good if He is already perfect and all good? Do you have any good books that are little known that you think Catholics should read, especially young adult Catholics? Could you explain why some food like pork was prohibited in the Old Testament and what changed after the New Testament? Could you also explain why it was a tradition to abstain from meat on Fridays and why it is still a great thing to do even if it is not an obligation anymore? What types of music are appropriate for Mass? Why did Jesus descend into Hell as mentioned in the Apostle's creed? Is it right to ask for a supernatural sign to confirm a vocation to religious life? Is it possible to get a civil marriage and then have a legitimate Catholic marriage later to solidify things? 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: When a Protestant decides to embrace Catholicism, are they considered a revert or a convert? If a first class feast in the 1962 calendar falls on a Friday, but it is not a solemnity in the most recent calendar, are we bound to abstain from meat and/or do Friday penance? How do we know if sickness is being allowed by God or coming from the evil one? Is it sinful that we let our kids watch a show knowing that the characters/actors will probably take God's name in vain? I was wondering if my sacrament of Confirmation could be "annulled" the same way a marriage could be annulled if it was found to be not validly received. And if so, should I pursue receiving the sacrament again? When we say in the Creed that Jesus was "begotten, not made", what does that actually mean? Some Protestants recite the Creed almost word-for-word the same as ours – including the phrase, "I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic church", saying "catholic" perhaps with a small "c". What is up with that? Does the Church take a position on circumcision as a religious matter, as opposed to whatever opinions may currently prevail in the medical community? Are priests allowed to own property, invest in stocks and otherwise do with their money all the same things that a lay person would be allowed to do? Also, if a priest were to come into a very large inheritance or in some other way become financially wealthy, how would that be viewed by the church? How can I avoid sloth while battling a serious illness? Why is The Blessed Sacrament not utilized in instances of demonic possession? Is it ever morally legitimate for Catholic companies to acquire trademarks for Catholic terms such as "Sacred Heart" to protect their businesses? If I believe what the Catholic Church teaches, can I join a parish? Could this be an acceptable way to get a closer look if I don't receive Communion? If I decide to convert, how long would it take for me to officially become a Catholic? Was there a time in the Catholic Church when it was prohibited, or at least discouraged, for laity to read the bible? 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: Is there 24 hour adoration in Manchester, New Hampshire at the Blessed Sacrament Parish there? Should Catholics see the "Nefarious" movie? What missal does your parish use? I'm trying to prepare to attend the Latin Mass! Why did Mary have to suffer with the knowledge of what happened to her Son? Most of our children were instructed to select their Godparent as sponsor unless they were not practicing their Catholic Faith. Was that incorrect? Does a Jewish Bar Mitzvah (and similar other Jewish customs) have any ties to Baptism and Catholic sacraments? What advice can you give me to evangelize my relative who converted to Islam? We're blown away by how many young people are at your Traditional Latin Mass. How do you think this happened? 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 Representative of the Institute of Christ the King at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Oakland, California. He was ordained in 2018. In Today's Show: How are priestly ordinations conducted in the extraordinary form? When and where should Extreme Unction be considered? Has modernism destroyed it? Why is Our Lord called the Sun of Justice? Where would you recommend ordering a cassock from? What was God doing before creating the Earth? Why did he decide at that specific moment and time to only create the Earth? Is it sinful to wear makeup? If a priest leaves the priesthood and his faculties were removed, is he still allowed to Anoint the Sick? I had never thought about praying to our church's guardian angel. What are your thoughts on this concept? Why are there so many rites? Why do we not just have one rite and one way of worshiping? What are your recommended books on liturgy? (See Show Resources) Is the book of Enoch somewhat credible? Is the TLM "superior" to or better than the Novus Ordo? 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 What's the best way to respond to someone who thinks that a person becomes an angel when they die? Why doesn't God simply "get rid" of Satan? When being confronted by protestant "street preachers" proclaiming that there is no salvation in the Catholic church, should we as Catholics engage with these individuals and explain/debate to the best of our ability why that is not true? What are some issues in interior life that make vocational discernment difficult and what can one do to overcome them? Is God just, merciful, or both? Does He always uphold justice and show us mercy? In Confession, is it required to tell the precise number of times I have committed a certain sin? When we pray, are there types of prayer in which it is more appropriate to focus our prayers toward God the Father vs. the Son vs. the Holy Spirit? Do different forms of prayer have different efficacy? Would a mental prayer hold as much value as a prayer said aloud? How much time passed between Noah's Ark and Jesus? Is it permissible to read books of the Bible that were excluded for one reason or another, such as the Gospels of James and Thomas? Why do some priests and religious wear a ring? Is it symbolic of something? Is it possible for a non-Catholic who has lived a holy and exemplary life to be canonized a saint by the Catholic Church? How do you persevere in living the faith when you receive ridicule or banter from friends for being "too holy?" 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 Reading material to get a feel for what life was like in Medieval times (see show resources) Can a Catholic be pro-life and pro-military at the same time without being hypocritical? When a Bishop is asked to "resign" what does that mean exactly? What happens if they accept resignation? Is the firmament mentioned in Genesis an actual physical thing or a metaphor; can you describe what it is? Did the Church excommunicate John Wycliffe, or was he censored? Interpretation of the Good Samaritan and the Parable of the Ten Virgins Is it sinful to find transgender people unattractive? Where do you think the process of parish renewal should be focused? Are there any resources or is there anything I can do to help my daughter see that her homosexual mindset is wrong? What would you say is the difference in roles between a godparent and a confirmation sponsor? 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 Can you explain the tradition of calling an Institute priest "Canon" vs. "Father?" Is there a way the faithful can tell a Canon vs. Priest when in public? Do you gently correct the faithful who may call you Father instead of Canon? Does the Institute of Christ the King follow the old or new calendar, a combination of both, or something different altogether? Is it in any way permissible for a believer to keep a consecrated host in their home - securely contained, of course, in a sealed receptacle, such as a monstrance - for purposes of private veneration? Why are we not kneeling to receive the Holy Eucharist? How should we interpret "My God, my God, why has thou forsaken me?" Did Adam and Eve experience shame due to their nakedness in the Garden? Would they have experienced any healthy human desire for intimacy? Catholic betrothal vs. engagement Would a failure to follow direct orders from Jesus in his time here on Earth have been considered a mortal sin? What is required to enter into an Institute seminary such as minimum age or otherwise? What has been your most memorable moment as a priest? 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 I often struggle in my faith with serious doubts about the basics of what I profess to believe. Can you help me? Missing Mass while on vacation - it it always sinful, or does it depend on the circumstances? Which are your favorite devotionals and the one you recommend? What would it take to get more people to attend Mass? If words are forgotten or left out during the Consecration, is it still valid? Can a Christian husband marrying a Catholic wife receive Communion at the wedding? What are appropriate ages for reception of the Sacraments nowadays? Why does the Bible vary by version when it comes to Matthew Chapter 15? Before the time of the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century, were all or most Christians part of the Catholic Church, or were there already a significant number of non-Catholic Christians? What is the best way to approach and keep the doors open to a fallen-away child? 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 An introduction to canons and the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest Does Ezekiel 47:1-12 describe the waters of Baptism? (See show notes for full passage) How do we know when God is speaking to us? Why are funeral masses so important for Catholics? What happened at the Vatican II Council and why is the Traditional Latin Liturgy of the Mass such a source of argument and division? Following up on the last question about funerals, what happens when the person willfully chose not to receive a Catholic funeral? Why does one have to speak fluent French to join the Institute seminary? 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 Getting to know the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate I'm left discerning if it's not better to simply become a hermit, because the integrity of Catholicism is so under attack from within the Church. What to do? How widespread and popular is the Immaculate Flame of Love? What can the laity do to increase participation in Adoration? Are any or all forms of dancing sinful? Where did priestly vestments originate? Are St. Mary Magdala and St. Mary, Sister of Lazarus the same person? During Christmas time, is it wrong to listen to Christmas songs that don't have any mention of Jesus? What vocational opportunities might be available for those in their sixties? 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 Pastor of St. Peter's Parish in Clifton Springs, New York. He was ordained a priest in June of 2017 by Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Diocese of Rochester, New York. In Today's Show What are your thoughts on the Ordinariate of the Chair of St Peter? Can the devil read our thoughts? How do I have masses said for non-Catholics? I would think that word about Jesus would have gotten around pretty quickly, and that anyone who knew about Jesus at the time would have wanted to follow Him all His life. Why didn't that happen? Where could one inquire about requesting 30 Gregorian masses? Do faithful still request this? Can any priest do this if able? What is the best way to help convert family members who are comfortable where they are and have no desire to read or learn about Catholicism? Is it OK to receive our Lord at Saturday night mass and receive Him again at Sunday Mass the following day? Was Elijah's chariot ride symbolic of Christ's ascension? There is a person in our community who spreads the error and the priest in charge does not stop him. What can I do about it? Can Our Lord be left alone during Adoration? Thoughts about the Synod Is it sinful to attend weddings of Catholic relatives who get "married" outside the church? If someone falls asleep during Adoration, does it still count? Is it bad to use prayer as a punishment for children? I attended a Mass where the priest left the wine in the glass pitcher throughout the consecration. He poured the Precious Blood into the chalices just before serving to the people. Is this allowed? 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 (alongside Fr. Daniel Alloy, FSSP). He was ordained in October of 2019. In Today's Show I heard recently that the Church is known as "The Sacrament of Salvation" - would that be a contradiction to the teaching of there only being 7 sacraments? Why weren't the Apostles arrested in the Garden? Where did the word "Catholic" come from? How should we view Catholic media personalities and podcasters? How seriously should we take the things that they say? What would you recommend in terms of preparing to regularly attend the TLM? I went to confession 2 days ago and the priest never gave me a penance - was my confession legitimate? Can a Catholic swear upon a Protestant Bible in the court of law? How does one properly dispose of a Brown Scapular? When a fallen-away Catholic chooses to get married outside the Church, is going to their marriage ceremony prohibited, or is it a matter of prudential judgment? Did "praying hands" originate in Medieval times? Should Adam and Eve be acknowledged as saints? Should the Holy Spirit be referred to as a "she?" What to do when you encounter liturgical abuses and there is no action taken by the Bishop, even when he is aware? What are your favorite reading materials on the faith? 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 Is the SSPX in union with the church? Are Catholics wrong to join them for masses? Are their sacraments valid? Can a deliberate venial sin become a mortal sin if ignored for too long? When did Mary really know that her Son was God? Should teenage children be forced to attend Mass? Does the benefit outweigh the potential backlash? How does the Catholic church view NFP? Should it be considered sinful? Practical advice for reading through church documents 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 In regards to fraternal correction, how are we to proceed with an individual if they will still not acknowledge fault even if being corrected by a priest? Why do we need the sacraments? Why wasn't Mary at the last supper? Are prayers worth more if said by a faithful Catholic vs. a non-faithful Catholic? Is it prudent for Catholics to listen to rock and roll, pop, and rap music? How should we interpret the story of the rich man and Lazarus? My priest sits down and gives communion to the ministers - what to do about that? When the Will of God isn't apparent, what are the steps that should be taken? Are Catholics allowed to attend SSPX masses if they have a Novus Ordo parish nearby? 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!

You can get your question in for Fr. Brancich (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] 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!

Starting August 28th, we'll bring you a different priest each weekday at 6PM Eastern time, where you'll be able to participate in a live Q&A on the topics that matter! We'll be joined by priests and canons from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priests, the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter, the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate, and even some Diocesan priests that you may know personally!