Ask A Priest Live

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!

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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!