Ask A Priest Live

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 Update on the Kansas City branch of the ICSKP Is getting zealously angry at those who blaspheme and misrepresent our Faith a sin in itself? Why can't I take home the baptismal water? What is the best way to handle receiving communion while you have a cough? How should I meditate on the rosary? Dear Canon, tell us what real coffee is? #teamespresso With the study that 2/3s of Catholics don't believe in the real Presence, why do they still go to confession and receive communion? How do I focus on the words of the rosary while meditating on the mysteries? At Mass the priest held part of his vestment to cover his face during consecration. Could you comment on this? Can young men not yet ordained a subdeacon perform as subdeacon at a Solemn High Mass? Is there an overlap between Protestant and Catholic hymns? What does it mean to be a "Traditional Catholic"? Support the ICKSP in Kansas City! 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 is Father's Lent going?* Can you explain the Catholic teaching on marital debt? If there were three books you could have every Catholic read, what would they be?* If a Catholic isn't ready for confession yet. Can they receive a blessing during communion? Can you explain temporal sins? Are we wired to seek the ultimate good? What temperament type is most predominantly attracted to join the ranks of the FSSP? A person in our group was very belligerent, does forgiveness mean allowing her to stay in the group? Are you supposed to adjust the mysteries of the Rosary you pray to align with the Church's seasons/feast days? Is judging a fictional character a sin? The Host fell when she received this past Friday. What should someone do after this? Can God answer a prayer that seems impossible? 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! Resources Healing Wounds by Bishop Varden: The Odyssey by Homer: Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence: Chastity by Bishop Varden:

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 a Melkite priest? My sister says she finds it hard to forgive, should I leave it in God's hands? My sister is getting a PhD in LGBT studies, how should I handle this? Why did Mary appear to the Coptics if they are not in communion with Rome? In the divine mercy prayer why do offer up the Body, Blood Soul and Divinity? What is the difference between wearing the miraculous medal and a charm? When do you stop bringing to people's attention that they are using God's name in vain? While praying Is there less grace for each particular intention if you have more than one? Was there a time where the laity did not receive Communion on Good Friday? Why isn't baptism administered to embryos? Should Catholics refrain from going to parties during Lent? If I was a journalist and see a public figure in a drunken state, would it be detraction to publicize it? What is the best prayer for the Church Suffering? Which novena to St. Joseph does Father suggest? Is it ok for lay people to pray the Divine Office? At what point does fighting with your spouse become a mortal sin? 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: How do we know that we committed gluttony? How do we explain the beginning and current state of the Holy Trinity? Can I use beef protein powder on Friday? Why did God make the path to Heaven so narrow? What do other "Christian" churches teach to make themselves different to Catholicism? Is a forced marriage valid? What should parents do with young children at mass? How do you explain to someone who doesn't believe that Christ is real? Why aren't we encouraged to follow the old ways of Lent? When Christ returns, will the Earth and the universe be made part of 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. 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 we fast or abstain on Friday. Can we have meat or stop fasting at sundown or does it have to be midnight? What are some of the important books of the Bible to read during Lent? Should the Bible be a daily read? Should I ask my spiritual director about abstaining from Holy Communion for Lent? Does "Confess your mortal sins once a year" mean that I have list all my past mortal sins even though they were already confessed/forgiven? Why are prayers said in Latin said faster than English prayers? My parish won't let me kneel to receive the Eucharist, should I abstain or receive standing? Is it okay to have a Life Teen mass for a funeral mass? If I think of the physical benefits of mortification it doesn't feel like as much of a sacrifice, how do I resist such temptations? If an unbeliever lays down their life for another, do they attain Heaven? How was Mary sinless if she was born of two humans? How can we be sure of perfect contrition? Do priests ever carry any ID's with them to officially prove they are priests? 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: Is it a sin to read a fortune cookie? Is reliance to medication a barrier to join the ICKSP? What would bar some people from becoming a priest in the ICKSP? Would ADHD be a barrier? Are images of men without shirts considered immoral or immodest? Does Limbo contradict God's mercy and justice? How do I grasp the concept of transubstantiation? Can we use the duality of Jesus' humanity and divinity to understand the presence of Him in the Eucharist? Do other denominations observe Ash Wednesday or Lent? As a Baptist is it wrong to consider the Baptist and Catholic Churches fairly identical? 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 As a Catholic can I attend a funeral at the American Legion Club? What is the significance of the pom pom on a FSSP priest's biretta? Does the FSSP do private funeral masses? Is it okay to use the aspergillum or other mass objects for historical reenactment purposes? What is the proper way to receive ashes on Ash Wednesday? What precautions should one take in praying for someone who is openly wearing symbols of the occult? Is it ok to believe that St. Joseph was without personal sin? If God is everywhere, is He present in Hell? Can women with gender dysphoria wear more masculine clothing with good intentions? Should we share what we are sacrificing for Lent or humbly keep it private? How do we balance between right behavior and right awareness? Is it a mortal sin to eat meat on Ash Wednesday or a Friday in Lent if they forgot? Isn't praying to Saints wrong? Would a coffee or some other drink count as one of the small meals for Ash Wednesday or Good Friday? If someone or a priest bless the food we are about to eat, is it a sin to throw away or not finish eating such food? Our current priest is publicly supporting women priests and contraception, what should I 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!

Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Shrine in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show What is your favorite type of Pączki? What does Canon give up for Lent? Now that the index of forbidden books doesn't exist anymore how do we know what media to avoid? Any advice for Lenten practices for pregnant and nursing mothers? Are fertilized chicken eggs considered meat? How is time measured in purgatory? Why does praying for souls in purgatory release them sooner? I recently heard that Catholics should avoid silliness and foolishness should be avoided, how far should we take this? Do lawyer souls get corrupted? Where do the palms come from for Palm Sunday? What name should then next pope take? Why does the priest walk down the aisles of the church sometimes with incense, holy water, etc. Does adding prayers to the rosary remove its special indulgences? What does "the west" mean in the US vs Canada? Also are there any famous Catholic Cowboys? How does fasting help people spiritually and does it really make evil flee? Is not doing something enjoyable count as penance or abstinence? 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 St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was ordained in October of 2019 and serves as a regular contributor to the FSSP North America Missive Blog. In Today's Show: Is it okay to have food with 0 calories during the Eucharistic Fast? Can you say the Mass for the Holy Face on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday? If a Catholic couple have an outdoor wedding, do they excommunicate themselves? What precisely is an excommunication? What is the funeral policy for private requiem masses at FSSP parishes? Why do you think single men the least likely to attend church compared to other groups? What advice do you have for those in the role of greeters? The TLM doesn't have much in common with the Novus Ordo. Why are they considered inside the same Rite? I went to a Lutheran mass, and it reminds me of the new mass. Why? Why is Saturday vigil allowed for a Sunday obligation? Are we allowed to use chicken or beef stock on Fridays? Historical dispensations to the Friday fast. How to not get discouraged if you fail your Lenten observances? 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 are the proper actions needed if a relationship between a parishioner and a priest has gotten too close? Where did the notion that the Church was born at Pentecost come from? Can you try to attain power by dubious means to do good? Is it sinful to pray together with a Protestant? What constitutes prayer? And should one redo prayers that were not done properly? When praying while walking outside what should be our disposition? Practical advice for scrupulosity? Dealing with my family passing away and leaving me alone. Is it okay to use St. Eric IX of Sweden as a good example, if the Vatican weren't the ones to canonized him? Do you know of a good online Bible study? Is using birth-control within marriage considered sensuality? 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 did the altar rails go away? Is it wrong to not believe in any private revelation? How to deal with the argument that Jesus was sexist to exclude women from the priesthood? How to deal with the morality of voting when many of the candidates aren't great? Was the first chapter of Sirach talking about our Lady? Do you have any good recommendations for devotionals and reading for Lent? Is it better to pray silently or out loud? Any tips for attending my first Latin mass this Ash Wednesday? It's been 50 years since my last confession, how can I confess my sins from a period that long? Is making a wish when blowing birthday candles or seeing a shooting star superstition? 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 By telling my relatives about the Catholic Church do they lose their invincible ignorance? Where is it in the Bible that Jesus said that we can declare people saints? How can we bring back LGBT people back to God? In the Apostles Creed, why do we say, "He rose again"? Did Jesus rise a second time? What is the Catholic teaching on what is love in a romantic relationship? Is it disingenuous to pray for a faithful pope and pray for the health of the current pope? The passage in Jeremiah says, "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you", how does this apply to children conceived through IVF? How to convince that the Hail Mary prayer is biblical? Is it a mortal or venial sin if you lie on your taxes to get more of a refund? Can Fr. Dalimata share more about his ministry? 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 Since the 10 Commandments are part of Natural Law, why do we need Catechism? Was God cruel to Abraham by "tricking" him into thinking that he had to sacrifice Issac? If Jesus overturned the dietary restrictions of Jews, why were they there in the first place? Should I attend a Catholic wedding where the couple are cohabitating? Would 5 eggs a day be okay for Lent? Can Catholics read both Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter? I heard a woman loudly cursing next door in a medical clinic, should I bring this up to the staff of the clinic? If a Catholic is dealing with addiction, should they quit cold turkey or gradually? A Prayer for Pope Francis My medical job requires me tell people to do yoga, should I quit? Who is Jesus Christ to you personally? If you need to be in a state of Grace to receive a Indulgence. How can that help you repent and receive remission for your sins? When someone's reputation is being tarnished, do you have a duty to tell them about it? How should we react when an acquaintance mentions that they have become a Freemason, or uses IVF/contraception? Do you think the Latin Mass will the only mass in 100 years or will the vernacular survive? What is the process for unregistering from a parish? Can I still receive the same graces at the Novus Ordo vs the Latin Mass? Do you think the laity should pray any of the offices? Do you have any resources on the modern charismatic concept of speaking in tongues? 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 Welcome back and Father's recovery. Can Catholics buy icons from Orthodox shops? How does repentance and confession differ in the Eastern Rite from the Western Rite? If there is an ectopic pregnancy, the baby cannon survive, are there morally permissible ways to preserve the life of the mother? How was the Eastern Church affected by the liturgical reforms of the 1960s? How do I explain that there is no salvation outside the Church to a lapsed Catholic? Are there any Saints that are tied to the Melkite Church? How does God let you know what His plans are for you? Why aren't miracles/apparitions restricted to the Catholic Church, how come there are some in the Coptic or Orthodox churches? 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. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In Today's Show: How should we think of puritans, as Catholics? What preparation should a Catholic take for Ash Wednesday in terms of disposition? Is the Church's Birthday on Pentecost or the Annunciation? Someone I know wants to fast for all 40 days of lent, is this a good idea? Can Muslims, Jews & Buddhists be saved if they die as Muslims, Jews or Buddhists? At a naval base there is a chapel with the Eucharist present, sometimes there are other religious groups that use the chapel should the Host be removed? Can almsgiving be applied to correct past debts? And is almsgiving count if it's to a individual rather than a charity? What constitutes invincible ignorance as opposed to negligence? If someone is divorced but has no annulment is it a sin for them to date? Why does the Novus Ordo have a Saturday vigil mass while traditional masses don't? Is there a specific prayer you say when putting on your cassock? 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 are some tips to offer things up and suffer well? Were the baptisms from St. John the Baptist invalid? What is the difference between active self-defense in a war situation versus revenge? Does Manifest Destiny have any biblical basis? How should Catholics view the puritans? What should I do to prepare myself for debating with those with worldly views? I was told I was "too ridged" how do we deal with family that tell us that? How should Catholics view dancing? Does the FSSP plan to release any more sacred music albums? How does one get rid of the spiritual pride that can arise with apologetics? Would it be idiotic to determine if I should join the priesthood by a coin flip? How should Catholics handle modesty between the same sex? Is failing to pray for a family member who is sick a mortal sin? 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!

Brother Matthew is a religious brother in the order of The Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, based in MA. He also works on the weekly radio series and quarterly magazine From the Housetops. In Today's Show About From the Housetops. Tell us about your order, The Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Where did the name The Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary come from? What led you to join a religious order? What can a Priest do that a brother can't? What can a brother do that a layperson? How did you discern your vocation as a brother rather than a priest? What is a typical day like for you? What is the difference between a friar and a brother? What is the age limit to join your order? what age is too old or too young? How soon is the process till you can make your final vows? What are the main commitments of your religious order? I noticed that you have a group of sisters in your order. Are they cloistered or do they have outside work like teaching school etc.? Also do the brothers make wine, beer or bread like the Trappist sometimes do? Do you take vows? If so, what do they mean to you? Where is Brother from, and where is your order based? How did your order protect the Traditional Mass? What role does obedience play in your daily life? What kind of ministries or work do you participate in? How do you balance prayer, work, and community life? What is the most rewarding part of community life? Are all the masses the Traditional Latin Mass there at your order? What does your magazine From the Housetops cover? What are some spiritual practices or devotions that are important in your order? Why does your chapel require all women to wear chapel veils? What advice would you give to someone discerning a religious vocation? Do you struggle with aspects of religious life? What Missal is used for your Order? Saint Benedict Center: True Devotionals Shop: Brothers, Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Facebook: Sisters, Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Facebook: Mancipia Studios Youtube: From the Housetops Playlist (Newest at the bottom): 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 Shrine in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show Current Canadian/American hockey rivalry. How can I get my adult children to start praying and come to church? If God knows the future, how do we reconcile the notion of us having free will? Is receiving communion on the hand not blessed like communion on the tongue? In The Traditional Rite of Mass, how many hours should the fast be prior to receiving Holy Communion? Has the Church ever spoken on the topic of aliens? Is there a specific Church teaching on the use of marijuana? Do you have any good books to recommend on how God made creation and not evolution?* When did Canon he know that he had a vocation? Any idea if the author Matthew Kelly is Catholic or have you heard of him? Do all ICKSP go through the Traditional Orders, All Lower and one of the Major? What missal is used for ICKSP mass? Which version of the Divine Office does the ICKSP use? Thomistic Evolution by Frs. Austriaco, Brent, and Davenport O.P.: Encyclical Humani Generis by Pope Pius XII: 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 is the guidance for Catholics on AI technology? How close are we to the Terminator timeline? Why don't first class relics violate the church's policy for burial? How does one get rid of resentment from their hearts? Is it considered lying if I tell myself that everything will be okay, even if I don't really believe it? What are some tips to offer things up and suffer well? In the Bible when Jesus is on the cross. Certainly, this man was innocent. But it is different in the Douay Rheims bible. How do these translations affect our faith? As a volunteer at my parish, what else can I do besides what I'm already doing, the deaconate applications are full. If purgatory is the burning love of Jesus Christ. why should we then pray for the holy souls in purgatory? 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. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In Today's Show: What is the source of Catholic traditions of blessing things like water, salt, oil, statues, etc. Is it okay or a sin to go to mass at Congregation of Mary Immaculate Queen (CMRI)? Is it allowed to have the marriage act be replaced by self-pleasure? Or is that strictly forbidden? What is your opinion on the Cardinal Siri conspiracy theory? Where did the title of Terror of Demons in regard to St. Joseph come from? Why do we have two forms of the mass in the Roman Rite today? I question the authenticity of a saint online, should I remove that post? What do you think of the Br. Lawrence of the Resurrection book, The Practice of the Presence of God? How should we interpret the words of Jesus when He said "Father, why hast Thou forsaken me?" What does it mean when Jesus says to the woman: "Let the children eat first, not the dogs". Can we consider any Bible "Catholic" since the Church were the ones to compile it? If a KOC member has stolen money and hasn't repented of it. Should I bring it up to the Grand Knight? I heard a voice when I was young referring to my grandfather as a Servant of God, what should I make of 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!

Fr. William Rock, FSSP serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was ordained in October of 2019 and serves as a regular contributor to the FSSP North America Missive Blog. In Today's Show: What is the history of using altar cards for mass? Would any deviation from the missal render a mass illicit? Does Father trip up over Latin words? In the votive mass for any necessity, does the priest have to know the particular necessity that is being prayed for? If the priest does not have to know the necessity, could the different people attending the Mass each have their own necessity that they are praying for? What did Mary experience during the Annunciation? Did she have to ponder the question? What is the oldest rite in the church that is still practiced today? In the votive mass for any necessity, could a person or each person have more than one necessity, and are there any guidelines to what would count as a "necessity"? The Ethiopian Orthodox Church has their own pope. Would it be okay for us Catholics to refer to him as pope? What is the Church's teaching on vigilante behavior? Can a Catholic become Batman? How can I reconcile the mercy of God with the fewness of the saved? Do you have to be in a state of grace in order to receive the Eucharist and what does being in a state of grace entail? Can you recommend a Bible passage for a troubled marriage? My relative keeps telling me to be quiet when I point out something sinful they are doing. Should I just pray for them? When praying the rosary, is there a proper way to hold the beads with folded hands? When the priest distributes Holy Communion, why is his gesture not a 'full' cross? How come a priestly distance blessing is okay as opposed to a distance confession? What should one do with something made by a relative when they joined the Elks? What is the difference in being wary of modern pagan objects vs old statues of Greek gods? My job as a plumber sometimes requires me to work on Sunday, is that okay? 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: Should Catholics stay away from Luisa Piccarreta's Divine Will Devotion? (Part 2) What is the blue cape that ICKSP altar boy's wear? Do they have special permission to use one? In the past there were arraigned marriages of saints who wanted to join the religious life, would the marriage be resisting God's will? What is the Orthodox vs Catholic discussion about the Filioque? Did the crusades help or hurt the relationship between Catholics and orthodox Christians? Why in contrast to pre-Vatican II do traditional TLM priests not wear the coin sized clerical tonsure in their haircut? Canon, what are your top 3 whiskeys? How did you discern your vocation to enter the ICKSP? How can we know God's will for us without letting our emotions get in the way? Filioque - from New Advent Finding God's will for you by St Francis de Sales 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 Regarding the price of KOC regalia. Is it true that historically, men did not always attend Mass often? Is it bad advice to think of sinning being similar to harming an image of Jesus? Are canonizations infallible? Can we interpret parts of the Song of Solomon (Chapter 4) to be a reference to Mary? Does the Church believe that Jonah is a saint? Must we belong to the parish in the geographic location where we live? My girlfriend and I cohabitated for a while, how should we move forward? Do you think Jonah and Lazarus are parallels to the resurrection? Do souls exist before conception, or does God create them at conception? My local pharmacy dispenses abortion pills, is it okay to get other medication from there? How can the souls in purgatory intercede for us? How do introverts handle becoming priests? Why do Catholic altars face east? How can encourage my immigrant friend who is worried to go to mass? When does it become a problem to use a rosary for marketing? I altar served as a young girl, was what I did considered a sin, since girls shouldn't be in those roles? 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 How do I break a particularly hard sin habit? Why didn't Simeon recognize Jesus if he was present at both the Presentation and Circumcision? Is wearing a crop top immodest? During mass, the altar boys make a gesture to the left and to the right. What is the meaning of that? Can we call the earth "Mother Earth" and what do obligation does humanity have to caring for the earth? How is the fate of those who lived and died before Christ understood in theology? If the pope forbids all priests from saying the TLM, how do you think your order would respond? Where should I go to have Gregorian masses said for a deceased relative? How does Father feel about drums, horns and other instruments being played during the 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!

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 Using prayer correctly in order to find a spouse. Are there any plans to open more Apostolates for the Institute in the near future? Do you have any recommendations on reading An Introduction to the Devout Life? If I go to confession to a Canon of the Institute should I say "Forgive me Father" or "Forgive me Canon"? Should the Bible be in schools? Is it true that people in purgatory can pray for us but they can't pray for themselves? If you think something is a sin even though it wasn't, should you then confess it? When does a selling price become unjust for something like coffee? What is the best way to teach children to not be scared of confession? If you are not in a state of grace when you die, can you have a Catholic funeral? If I think my friend is going to reveal a secret about his job. Should I tell him to keep it secret? 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 I wanted to talk to a priest, but I don't belong to a parish yet, what do I do? Do you wonder what your life would be like if you were an ICKSP or FSSP priest? I have some blessed candles, are the removable images on the candles blessed? Why do less than 4% of Catholics use natural family planning? How picky can a young man be to find a good Catholic wife? Now that Joe Biden is an honorary Freemason, is he allowed to have a Catholic funeral? Can the Knights of Columbus sell items after mass in the back of the church? My family doesn't accept that you need to be in a state of grace to receive communion, should I take them to mass, or would that make me complicit? God given inalienable rights (private property) be traded for legislative man-made privileges (eminent domain)? If an affair is confessed, must they also confess this to their spouse? My wife wasn't happy that I told her that I had a wandering eye, what should I do now? My family member said that the use of marijuana was good for anxiety and to sleep at night. How can I tell them that it's sinful? Can you explain the different levels of magisterial teaching?* I am seeing articles that the Church is both prospering and declining, what should we make of this information? I was married and then divorced, I'm now living with my partner, should I leave the relationship or try to get married? DONUM VERITATIS on the Ecclesial Vocation of the Theologian: 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. Gerald Murray is the Pastor of Holy Family Church in the Archdiocese of New York. He received his Doctorate in Canon Law from the Gregorian University in Rome in 1998, and he is one of the most well-respected Canon Lawyers in the church today. He also served in the U.S. Naval Reserve Chaplain Corps from 1994 to 2005. In Today's Show I made a private vow to pay off debts, am I obligated to fulfil them, or can I get the bow dispensed? What religion was followed in the Old Testament? What is the Catholic Church's definition of a "couple" and "irregular couple"? What are the dietary restrictions with fasting before mass when becoming a Catholic? How is the current Canon Law different from the 1917 Canon Law? What do we think happened with the poor souls lost in the DC plane crash? What happens to the souls of those who commit suicide? Do those that die as martyrs have the marks of what killed them in heaven? What to do if someone is pretending to be a priest in our apostolate group? Our priest says it's not in Canon Law that we have to receive communion from a priest, thus allowing extraordinary ministers. What happened to the gold that Magi gave Jesus? Why is there a correlation between modernization and secularism? I heard a story where a priest baptized a premature baby on the top of the incubator, does that count? 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 I worry about my temporal judgement because of the lack of donations I make to the Church. What is the proper use of blessed salt if one doesn't have demons in their house? How should we understand the notion that political authority comes from God? After one commits a mortal sin, should they schedule or go at the next publicly listed time? What are your thoughts on the Gap Theory? Is there hope for the souls of people that commit euthanasia? Would diabetes and mild OCD present a significant difficulty in being in a monastic order? Would it be considered illicit for a priest to hear a confession without a stole? If a priest leaves the priesthood to get married, can he come back as a deacon? Is it ok for an Orthodox (Coptic) priest to give someone a priestly blessing even though the person is a Roman Catholic? My Baptist wife wants me to become a protestant pastor instead of a Catholic Deacon. 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 St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was ordained in October of 2019 and serves as a regular contributor to the FSSP North America Missive Blog. In Today's Show: What is the symbolism of the humeral veil worn by the subdeacon during the canon? Why does the celebrant wear a cope during the processions and why do the deacons hold it while they process in? Why does the subdeacon take off his tunicle while chanting the epistle? Why did the roman soldiers give Jesus, vinegar to drink, and why did he say, "I thirst"? In St. Paul last epistle, why did they mention heaping coals on someone's head? Why is Jesus called an angel of the great council in the Litany of the Holy Name? Will animals or pets go to heaven? When does the ensoulment of a child take place? Did Moses go to heaven after he sinned, because God was upset with him? How do I respond to someone who says that the KOC and the Freemasons are aligned, because their meetings are secret? Must someone accept every saint declared by the Catholic Church? In regard to St. Timothy, why did he need to become circumcised as an adult? Had a wall crucifix blessed but it fell off the wall and broke in lots of pieces. Should we have it re-blessed? 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 If one accidentally eats within the eucharistic fast period, should he refrain from receiving communion? How should Catholics view Francisco Franco, as a hero or villain? Is it sinful to use your friend's Netflix account? At the pontifical high mass why do some of the Master of Ceremonies have lace on their surplices? I had a co-worker who was abused by a priest when he was young, is it appropriate to try and bring him back to the Faith? Should Catholics refer to the Holy Land of Biblical times as Israel? I'm concerned with the lack of reverence in the church near me, what can I do to help the situation? Can my baby be baptized with more than one godfather and one godmother? Is intrusive thoughts that wish harm or death considered a mortal sin? Did censuses such as that of Quirinius include children? Are there any studies on Catholic meditation improving health? Is it possible to get an annulment for a civil wedding with the couple still married? I had an abortion when I was young, am I obligated to tell my son who is a seminarian? How can I cultivate a rich seminary personal rule of life? Why does the celebrant wear a cope and why is it held up during the procession? Is it a mortal sin to eat beyond fullness with full knowledge? Is the popular song Viva la Vida by Coldplay blasphemous? 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 What would happen if the Pope aligned the Holy Week/Easter with the Orthodox Church? I knew someone who was in an immoral relationship, and I tried to warn them about sin. But I worry that I may have judged them. We booked a cruise but will be on-board all-day Sunday, what can we do about our Sunday obligation? Why do Protestants donate more to charity and to their church compared to Catholics? Been dating a girl for 4 years but we now have differing opinions on what to teach our children in regard to birth control. What should a Knight of Columbus funeral look like and how does the Church decide where to bury a parishioner if they have multiple burial sites? Do you have any book recommendations for the laity about/related to the priesthood?* Is Holy Water required for a priest to bless sacramentals? I've noticed that people use the phrase, "God reward you" when thankful for something you've done. It makes it seem like I was looking for repayment for my good deeds instead of doing them out of charity. I was baptized Catholic and then "baptized" by the Jehovah Witnesses, does the second baptism not count? Is it a problem to have a melted down crucifix as a wedding band? Did you begin to have any doubts while you were entering the priesthood? Can a person be possessed against their will without knowing and without dabbling in the occult? If so, how can they find out? 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! The Priest Is Not His Own by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: The Priest's Way to God by Dom Eugene Boylan: The Eternal Priesthood by Cardinal Henry Edward Manning BOOK: The Eternal Priesthood by Cardinal Henry Edward Manning PDF: Priestly Fatherhood: Treasure in Earthen Vessels by Fr. Jacques Philippe:

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 The Chiefs/Bills Game... I told my young sons in 100% sincerity that if they mistreat their future wives that I would come back and haunt them. Was this a curse? Do we know that there are varying degrees of holiness of the Saints in Heaven? How can we achieve full detachment. to receive a plenary Indulgence? What happened to the Garden of Eden after Adam and Eve were expelled? Does childhood abuse and previous use of marijuana a reason to be turned away from the priesthood? Is it spiritual pride to voice our criticism on any of the clergy or the Pope?* Why aren't the 3rd and 4th Maccabee books not in the bible? How do we respond to someone why says they just have to tell God that they are sorry, skip confession then receive communion? Are the faithful supposed to strike their breasts at certain times in the mass like at the Confiteor, Nobis quoque peccatoribus, Agnus Dei, and Domine non sum dignus? Do Jews that live die as Jews can be saved? How about Muslims, Buddhists and Protestants? Is it okay to say Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John. Instead of St. Mark, St. Matthew, etc? How should Catholics view Francisco Franco, as a hero or villain? Is purgatory physically painful? If I receive religious images in the mail, how can I dispose of them? Dignity of the Priesthood ~ Fr. RIpperger 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: Should Catholics stay away from Luisa Piccarreta's Divine Will Devotion? Did the Incarnation of Christ happen literally? About Washington DC. Can you make a spiritual communion in a state of mortal sin? What is Canon's favorite color? I continue to fall into mortal sin, what should I do? What do you think about Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich? Why did you join an ecclesia dei community and specifically 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!

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 waited in line for confession for a while, but it ended before it got to me, what should I do? Advice for fellow priests on confession times. If I get distracted during my holy hour does the prayers still count? Any advice on overcoming severe scrupulosity? For the 54-day novena, do we have to say all the extra prayers that are commonly said with the rosary? For the Candlemas blessing of candles, do they still have to be made of 100% beeswax? When I was saying the act of contrition during my confession, I remembered a grave sin, do I stop and tell the priest? How does one balance reverence with the desire to express love for God? Like when St. Thomas Aquinas leaned his head on the Tabernacle. My family and boyfriend made me have an abortion, Should I break off the engagement, even if he is repentant? Do you recommend getting sacramentals re-blessed if they were originally blessed a long time ago? My family plans to go skiing on a Sunday. Is it licit since it would cause the employees of the resort to work? Does the term spiritual reading simply mean reading the scriptures? How to do Catholic meditation correctly. Is it true that saints can literally sometimes speak thru people? Should I have different priests for confession and spiritual direction? Who were the Nephtali, were they half demon? 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 Did our Lord create the world just for Our Lady? Is it wrong to ask for your guardian angel's name? Is it wrong to ask St. Michael to pay your bills? Why is the Eucharist only given in one form? To fulfil the Sabbatine privilege, can you pray parts of the office instead? Can we ask our deceased father to pray for us? Why did God make original sin inheritable instead of an individual basis? What is your opinion on Fr. Ripperger's book and the controversy? I have had intense dreams about war in Isarel, what should I make of that? Do the wounds of Jesus on the Cross each represent a specific sin of humanity? How far does invincible ignorance go in your favor to acquiring 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!

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 Are relics no longer required or used in altars. Where do they come from? Am I wrong in thinking that people who are not priests, shouldn't wear the priestly collar? Do you think Catholics should be more open to sharing their graces from God? I know that souls can go to hell but can a soul die? Is it permissible for the choir to be in the front of the church? Is it a sin to work abroad against the wishes of all of my family? Can you please advise how I might be able to expand my Liturgy of the Hours prayers? Can you recommend a marriage counselor who will do remote counseling? What is a good recipe for a well-rounded prayer life? Can priests still get the tonsure haircut, like the monks of old? The question of priests with beards. The godparents of my young daughter recently died. Should I give her new godparents? My Catholic daughter got married outdoors, should I recognize her "husband's" last name or her maiden name? Is it ok to use a cell phone or tablet to read Missal readings during the 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 re

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 Robert's Pro-Life Documentary. Why is nudity of South American tribes in documentaries not censored? I was addicted to sins of the flesh in the past but made a good confession, what can I do to heal the psychological wounds? What are the ways we as Catholics can improve on sex education? I heard God forgives and forgets our sins during confession. Should we also forgive and forget our sins? Did we lose our identity as children of God? And how do we spread the message that we are? How can you evangelize a Catholic who supports abortion? Robert Grant's answer to the last two questions. How to talk to people who get angry about Pro-Life issues? Robert Grant's answer. The contraceptive mentality problem. Saving a Miracle: Raw Stories from the Heart (Airing on Jan 23 and Jan 24, 2025, on EWTN): Our Gravest Moral Responsibility: To Convert the Contraception Mentality by Fr. John Hardon: Rachel's Vineyard: Post-Abortive Healing Through Guided Retreats: March for Life 2025: 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 are some clerical garments for colder weather? How does Father celebrate Christmas in the rectory? What is your favorite Christmas dessert? How should piety/patriotism be best lived out for Americans today? Does the animated Grinch movie mean the 2018 version? Me and our wife are both annulled, what do we need to get our marriage blessed? What is the role of permanent deacons in the Traditional rite? What is the difference between a public mass, a private mass and a mass for a private intention? Is it okay to address Protestant/Anglican priests as "Father"? Do I have to confess to the priest at my chapel/church, or can I go to elsewhere for confession? To keep Sunday a day of rest, besides working what else should avoid? What do I do if I don't have a sponsor for confirmation. Can my wife be my sponsor? What is the differences between the Julian and Gregorian Calendars? Does a person trying to do a long fast need to be under the direction of the priest in order to receive full indulgences? Are the members and clergy of the Orthodox Church considered to be saved? Should one evangelize online during Sundays? Or is that not allowed? Any tips on talking about mortal sins to Confirmation candidates? Should the congregation look up or bow during the 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. 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 Are priests still bound to recite the divine office even though they had a busy day? Is kicking a dog a mortal sin? We started going to a church further away that is more reverent. our priest told us to not do this because we need to make our original parish more reverent. How do we draw the line between telling people they are committing a sin and being compassionate? Is it acceptable for married people to have friends of the opposite sex? What is the Church teaching on how to be saved and get to Heaven, besides going to church and praying? How does the Catholic Church explain that they are the one true Church when there are many other Christian denominations? If protestant churches don't have a valid Eucharist why are Catholics forbidden from receiving it? My girlfriend is not Catholic. Now we have contrasting views on sex and lust. What can I do? What is the image of Jesus behind you? Can God talk to us through dreams like was done in the Bible? What is the sin of tepidity and if someone has it how do I help them fight it? I have been looking at photos online that aren't necessarily promiscuous, I wanted to know if it was a mortal or venial sin? 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 Do churches still have the option to ring the bells during the consecration? Does compunction pertain to being touched by a particular scripture verse? I committed blasphemy against God and I think the Holy Spirit, I heard it was unforgivable, is this true? How can a deaf/mute person go to confession? Is it a sin of omission to tell my non-Catholic friends to not go up for communion? What are the conditions to earn plenary indulgences? Can a couple get married in the eyes of the Church but not the state for economic reasons? What is the best way to discern what is of God in regard to prophesy? what is preventing or distracting us from being that person that God wants us to be? Are see-through veils immodest? How should people go about using websites that sometimes have immoral ads? During the mass, when the priest says. "Remember your servants N and N". Who are they supposed to name? How do I handle family gatherings with my brother who has same sex attraction who has a "partner"? How do you challenge protestants who say most people can interpret scripture with the Holy Spirit? When we pray for the dead, do we say "pray for him" or "pray for us"? How should a Catholic answer the Burning Fertility Clinic question? What is does the day-to-day life like for an ICKSP priest, is there a lot of paperwork? Can I baptize my nephew against his mother's will? His mother is protestant and won't allow him to be baptized. Does God still love lost souls who go to hell? 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. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In Today's Show: I'm a born-again Christian, I can receive the communion at the non-denominational parish, can I receive at a Catholic Church? At the end of mass, in my parish, the priest says "Go, (Team name)". Is that appropriate? My family member said shortly before they died that they didn't believe in the Resurrection. Is there any hope for them? Can we ask the guardian angel of my non-believing daughter, to go to mass for her? What options do infertile couples have if the Church is against IVF, egg donation, and surrogacy? What does Father think the main problems in the Church right now? What can we do with the lack of confession times or weird confession schedules? What advice do you have, or what can I read about virtue and fortitude? 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 makes up the original Rosary? Are multiple piercings immoral? (other than an ear piercing) Who made the crown of thorns? A documentary claimed there was no evidence for it. It's is a sin to put an animal down if he is really sick? I'm married and are now joining the Church, do we have to get remarried in the eyes of the Church? What is the Catholic teaching on feminism? Is it better to pray for someone in secret, or let them know? I'm torn between the priesthood and the military; I'm wondering, how I should discern 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 Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Shrine in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show Does Holy Water have an expiration date? Why does God leave people in hell instead of destroying them? Is it redundant to bless ourselves with holy water when entering a church before a high mass, because the priest blesses us with holy water during the Asperges me? How should a layperson tell a priest if they are not happy with the way the priest delivers homilies? Is there a particular gospel that Canon likes to preach about? What book changed your life, if any?* Visiting religious groups of priests when discerning, is it permissible to ask about political differences among people in the group, to get a feel for that order/group? Is it okay for me to say "Go forth our time is ended" when bidding someone goodbye, because those are words that are used in the mass? What did Simeon mean then he said, "and a sword will pierce through your own heart so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed"? Are the FSSP and ICKSP selective in the Priests they accept? If the Lions don't win the Super Bowl this year, does that mean that Canon didn't pray hard enough? Show Notes: Confession of St Augustine by St. Augustine Self-Abandonment to Divine Providence by Fr. J.P. Caussade, S.J. Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales Catholic Youth Bible by Saint Mary's Press Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Crossing the Tiber by Steve Ray 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 Do couples getting married past their childbearing years still have to attend marriage preparation? Was it a sin for the Magi to use astrology to find Jesus? Can only Christians perform miracles? Is there salvation in the Orthodox churches? Can the definition of marriage ever be changed by the Church or a future pope? Why does God force us to exist against our free will? What do you think about bring food for kids inside of the church? what should Catholic parents do if they suspect that their child might have SSA tendencies? How do I deal with having SSA? What to do if a husband belittles his wife in public? 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 A friend from Mexico gave me a hummingbird statue, can it be connected to the hummingbird wizard? What should Catholics think of statues of mythological beings like the Roman gods? Is there an explanation on why Mary and Joseph lost Jesus in the temple? I want to become Catholic. But I once desecrated a Host and too scared to confess it. Is it true that children born out of wedlock were prohibited from becoming priests until a few years ago? About Father's upcoming pilgrimage to Japan. How should define accidental blasphemy? We have booked a marriage in a marriage registration office just to keep it simple. But I'm starting to worry if this is right in the eyes of the Lord as opposed to being married in Church? Going back to the born out of wedlock prohibition question from earlier. How was it possible for Cain to find a wife? 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: Does the feast of St. Thomas trump the ember day fast? I accidently booked an all-day flight on Sunday; can I get a dispensation for the mass obligation? Who are the Shriners and should a Catholic associate with them? How do we figure out when exactly the Holy Family fled to Egypt? If someone is in psychological distress, can a priest accept a general confession? Is going on the vigil on New Years Eve, count for the Holy Day of Obligation on New Years Day? Can you have a mass offered for a Freemason? Can you have a mass offered for deceased Protestants, and can we have partial or plenary indulgences for them? Why do some woman's wear hats during the 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. 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 Can we base the date of Jesus' birth off of the birth of St. John the Baptist? How as Mary related to Elizabeth? What is Father's opinion on mortification, and what can Catholics do besides fasting? It's still Christmas octave; can we eat meat on Friday? Did Mary say at Fatima that Hell is full of people who have nobody to pray for them. Is this true? What is the position of the Catholic Church on reincarnation? How did blue become the color associated with Our Lady? Who was at fault for the great schism, the east or the west? I'm doing some online exercise classes, but they seem to incorporate some forms of yoga meditation. Should I stop? My smart TV seems to be sending me messages, should I be worried? What is Father's favorite Marian devotion? Should you tell your spouse about your emotional infidelity? 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. Fr. William Rock, FSSP serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was ordained in October of 2019 and serves as a regular contributor to the FSSP North America Missive Blog. In Today's Show What are the three masses of Christmas, and which one does Father prefer? How do we know that Jesus was born on December 25th? What was the 3-pope schism? Continued discussion on the 3-pope schism question. Christmas Movie Battle Can you talk about these feast days following Christmas? What are your thoughts on allowing children to believe in Santa Claus? 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 Shrine in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show What does Canadian Christmas look like? How should someone deal with loneliness during this Christmas season? What constitutes that one will go to Purgatory after death, and can we prevent ourselves and others from being stuck in Purgatory? Is John the Baptist leaping in Elizabeth's womb a good argument for infant baptism? If you have mortal sin does God hear your prayers? Is it okay to make a list for confession? What is your least favorite Christmas song? I'm inviting a friend to a Latin midnight mass, any advice to make her feel welcomed to her first TLM? How can I know I have a soul? If I make it to Heaven, will I have my memories and skills from Earth? How do we square evolution and the Adam and Eve/Creation story? Is it wrong to like flirting and how far is too far? What can we do to prepare for the Nativity of our Lord? 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. Fr. William Rock, FSSP serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was ordained in October of 2019 and serves as a regular contributor to the FSSP North America Missive Blog. In Today's Show What is the worst Christmas song? Why did John the Baptist seem surprised when Jesus was the Son of God? When the apostles looked into the face of Jesus, was it different than what we would see in the beatific vision? What is your favorite Christmas traditions? What is the reason behind the decline in church attendance? Why did Zacarias lose his speech when he questioned the Angel Gabriel? When Mary questioned Gabriel, nothing happened. Any suggestions for Christmas gifts that priests would appreciate? Is a scrupulous person obligated to confess a mortal sin from the past that they forgot to confess? Do either of the good priests have a memorable moment from past Advents they would share? Best advice for dealing with family members who don't practice Catholicism during the Christmas season? What is your favorite O Antiphon leading up to Christmas? 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!