Ask A Priest Live

We're live now with Fr. Jason Charron, Ukrainian Catholic Priest who currently serves two parishes in the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saint Josaphat in Parma In Today's Show What is Father's favorite Western and Eastern hymn? What is the difference between Greek Orthodox, Antioch, and Traditional Catholicism? Who appoints the next Pope? Am I depriving myself of graces by offering all my prayers for my neighbor instead of myself? Why are there some genuinely good/God fearing orthodox or protestants that die outside of the Church? How do I pray with seeming like I'm testing God or His abilities? Is it okay to be involved and attend church with the Ecumenical Catholic Communion? What is the correct way to do ecumenical outreach? Is it normal for Ukrainian Catholics to walk on their knees to receive the Eucharist? What is your opinion on Bishop Strickland's statements criticizing priests who don't push back on pope Francis's statements? Is there a tradition in the eastern rite to cut a child's hair on Good Friday? How should we treat temptations and are they a tool? I'm a little late in starting the 33-day consecration. Should I wait a year, or start now? In the mass today there were some verses missing from the reading, why would that be? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

Canon 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: What are the Lessons in Latin program? What are the marks of a good spiritual director? What is a casket called when there is no body present? How does a priest celebrate the Latin mass alone? How does listening to a lot of confessions affect your physical and mental health? Can a Latin rite priest celebrate the Eastern Divine Liturgy? Who was St. Mother Cabrini? Also, discussion about the movie. What is Canon's favorite movie? Why do we say "Holy God" three times during the Divine Mercy Chaplet? If a person drops the host, what should the priest do? More discussion on movies. 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 Why do my prayers seem unanswered? Many years ago, I committed a grave sin, but now I'm feeling the urge to confess it again, what should I do? Is salvation lost if you leave the Church or is it a case-by-case basis. Say if someone left because they were abused by a member of clergy? What does the word 'raca' that Jesus used mean, in Matthew Chapter 5? Is it valid for adoration to be done with the Eucharist covered instead of in a monstrance? Is acupuncture permitted if other treatments are not helpful? How do I know if I'm doing adoration properly? In the show Survivor, the contestants were led thru a pagan ritual, would a catholic be able to participate in a show if they are asked to do such a thing? When struggling with miscarriages how do we go about discerning adopting children? How to explain to relatives that there is no salvation outside the Church? I recently felt an urge to same sex attraction, how should I go about asking God for 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. 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 we need to believe in the private revelations of Luisa Piccarreta and the Divine Will? If one confesses right at the hour of death, regardless of their misdeeds, do they go to heaven? A wife pushed her husband to get a vasectomy, is this a sin? How should someone discern becoming a monk or a priest? Why is St. Gianna a saint? What is her story? Are medical conditions a reason to be excuse from abstaining from meat on Friday? Do binding prayers mean that I'm talking to the devil? How do we respond to a claim that protestants make when they say that the saints are dormant in Heaven? What would Our Lady have experienced on Pentecost given that the Holy Spirit was already within Her? What Bibles and Bible commentaries do you use and recommend? Do I need to wait until the annulment process is complete to date? And advice for athletes that are at risk of losing their job because they make the sign of the cross? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. John-Mary Bowlin serves as Parish Priest at St. Jude Catholic Church in Gun Barrel City, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army and was ordained a priest in June of 2012. In Today's Show: Is it wrong for Catholics to use a mezuzah? The priest asked if I was there for the entire mass before he gave communion. Is this okay? Is there a difference between the titles "Vicar of Christ" and "Pope"? Someone told me not to verbalize my thoughts cause the devil can hear me, is this correct? How to respond to the argument that praying the rosary is idolatry? Would inviting the "partner" of my SSA relative to get-togethers a sin? Does everybody have a guardian angel or only Christians? Does one vote for one candidate vs the other based on which one agrees more with the Church? Why do we make the sign of the cross on our forehead, mouth and heart before the Gospel? If one knows they are bound for hell, is there a point to life? What are the difference between traditional blessing vs blessings in the ordinary form? If I get invited to a dinner and I know they have halal meat, can I eat it? I want to go get a massage without any immoral contact; can I go to massage center in good conscience? What can Catholics take away from the recent election? What's the answer on this verse? "What does man gain from all his labor in which he toils under the sun?" 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 What is an oblate? What is the role of an oblate in the ICKSP? What are the requirements? Do the oblates have to take a vow of poverty, and what is the oldest that someone can join? What is the youngest someone can join the oblates? How should one discern becoming a priest vs an oblate? Is there such a thing as women oblates or a similar equivalent? What kind of training and formation do oblates undergo? How is an oblate assigned to a parish? Are oblates also called "canon"? How do oblates balance their spiritual life with their physical duties? How do oblates contribute to the life, mission and apply themselves to the Institute's charism? How long does each oblate stay at each apostolate? How many oblates per apostolate? What is the process for someone interested in being a part of the oblates, how and where do they apply? 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 Can a fallen away Catholic ask for and receive an Apostolic Pardon? Can you expand on the Catholic Church being the mystical Body of Christ as it relates to the Pope? Does the Bible say anything about socialism and equitable economy? Is a feeding tube required for patients at the end of dementia/Alzheimer's even though it causes a great amount of pain?** What do we say to people who are saying you can't be pro-life if you support X (Seamless Garment argument) While on vacation I tried to go to a Novus Ordo mass but made me feel empty, so I went home and watched a Latin Mass. Does this fulfill my obligation? Do you have any book recommendations for Advent?** Who were the Nephilim and how did they become so evil?** Is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception transferred to Dec 9th this year and remain a holy day? Is one permitted to attend a Christian music concert? Is there a difference between a Monstrance and Lunette? What happens when a priest accidentally or on purpose, blesses an irregular couple? Our Young Adult Group was wondering whether social dancing is to be encouraged or discouraged among the youth. Is the Hour of Mercy that's supposed to be done on December 8 as Mary asked or does it need done on the 9th? Catholic Bioethics and the Gift of Human Life, by William May (PDF) Catholic Bioethics and the Gift of Human Life, by William May (Book) Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives by Pope Benedict XVI The Incarnation, Birth, and Infancy of Jesus Christ by Alphonsus Liguori Commentary on Genesis by Rev. Cornelius a Lapide A Catholic Introduction to the Bible: The Old Testament by John Bergsma and Brant Pitre 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 Is it sinful to not vote? What should you do if a priest gives you bad advice? Does it make sense to jot down the insights one gets over time when reciting the rosary or reading scripture? How do we know if Jesus made himself known to uncontacted tribes? I'm worried that the rapture will happen, will I be able to start a family?** Do altar servers receive special graces? What lesson are we supposed to take from the Israelite war on the Amalekites?* What is something Fr. wishes he would have known before he became a priest? I've been divorced and never had an annulment, what are my options? What counts as a reproduction of the Cross of Christ worthy of reverence? Would two crossed sticks count? In the book of Ezekiel, there are some texts about wheels with eyes. What is the meaning behind them? Does assisted suicide goes against Church teaching and the Bible if done to stop suffering? Would dressing my 2-year-old son in a christening romper be masculine enough for a boy? *Do Catholics Believe in the Rapture: Highlight Video *Catechism of the Catholic Church - Paragraphs around 675 *Catechism of the Catholic Church - Paragraph 107 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!

we decided to pre-record a special episode with Jordan and the show producers, Daniel and James. We'll discuss our favorite saints, Buffalo food, and of course provide a highly requested sneak peek behind the scenes to show you "how the sausage gets made!" Join us today for this widely requested special episode and meet the men behind the curtain!

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 going to the All Saints Vigil on Thursday, count for the First Friday devotion? We were told to use my grandma's maiden name when praying for her soul, is this correct? What is the difference between a man with and without concupiscence? Could Fr. explain the church teaching on if abortion is permitted to save the life of the mother? Do I need to be in a church to offer my rosary up for a soul? What is the real first name of Padre Pio? Can I put out political signs for a candidate for someone who allows abortions but whose opponent is aggressively in favor of abortion? Is it ever okay to cuss? I recently realized that I chose a demonic name as my confirmation name, and the bishop blessed it. What should I do now? For the first 8 days of November, if we go to the cemetery we can receive an indulgence. Can you explain further? I've gone to confession, but the sin is still bothering me, how can I get past it? Can you change sponsors halfway through before you get confirmed? What should priests be doing about the crisis in the Church? Will they eat Chick-fil-a or other meat on Friday (All Saints)? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Canon 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 we be abstaining from servile work on holy days like All Saints Day? How should we celebrate the eve of All Saints Day? What would be the response when protestants say that apostolic succession doesn't exist because the apostles healed people, but priests today don't? Why doesn't the Roman Rite not consecrate the chalice and the paten anymore, and why is important to consecrate objects? Why does my life feel stagnant? I feel like God is silent. Why doesn't ICKSP get bishops? What is the Church's position on embryo adoption? More comments on "Luce" My Catholic Faith 1954: Servile Work on Suday - Lesson 101, pg 204 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 How can a person who is possessed be freed of the possession? Should Catholics attend baptisms of protestants? Why haven't there been more saints canonized in the last decade? How is scattering ashes of the deceased different from having first class relics? Why is the feast of Christ the King celebrated on different days? Where does the term reformation come from? What is the best response to fight the abortion cause of rape argument? Do the priests or the TLM only allow for one intention per mass? Can I offer my indulgences to people that are alive, or only to the deceased? How to explain the seemingly miraculous healings that are in protestant circles? A discussion on the Vatican's new 2025 "anime" mascot Luce. Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Oratory in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show I've had some difficult priests in the confessional, what should I do? What does God mean in Ezekiel when he says "Cover your Nakedness"? Are the stories of Jesus healing the blind man are speaking about the same one? How did Cain's lineage end up overpowering Seth's lineage before the flood? If someone is in mortal sin and prays for a person, does it still count? Is it a good practice for women to veil outside of church? In terms of not eating meat, how are we supposed to approach the Friday after Thanksgiving? How should one prepare for confession? How does one merit a blessing from a priest? Can you recommend a good book on the Holy Trinity? Can Priest do proxy baptisms for aborted babies? 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 earliest Marian apparition? Can you expand on the topic of indifference? How do mentally ill people get saved if their mental capacity is diminished? If I'm turning 50, is there still a chance for me to join the priesthood? Can you recommend a book to better understand the devotion to Mary? Was Mary at Fatima speaking about the errors of Communist Russia or Orthodox Russia? Was Russia's consecration successful? Does the 7th promise of Our Lady of Sorrows saying those that are practicing the devotion will be taken straight to heaven supposed to be taken literally? How can I better deal with scrupulosity? How exactly do I pray the rosary? If I'm Catholic and my spouse is not, am I supposed to Confirm my future children? 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: Must consumers price check goods in the event a price looks too good? Can a couple choose any readings from the Bible for their wedding mass? If a priest breaks the Host not during the Agnus Dei, is the consecration valid? When Peter stops Cornelius from adoring/worshiping him, and says "Arise, I myself also am just a man". How are we to read that passage? Can several intentions be grouped together when praying the rosary? Who are we in Christ? And what is detracting us from being the person God wants us to be? Do you have book recommendation that have to do we repentance and confession? Can you explain the sin of sedition? Will I still get indulgences from saying the Angelus at 6pm, Midnight, and 6am? According to St. Faustina Jesus appears 3 times to people when they pass. Is this true? In practicing detachment, should I give up my 3rd class relic rosary, if I'm too attached to it? I assumed I was baptized but I'm not sure, should I have a baptism to make sure? Can you please clarify the sins of detraction and calumny? What should one do if someone is committing the sins of detraction and calumny? Can I take pieces of rosaries and medals to make jewelry? 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 What is a part of the Summa that you wish all faithful Catholics knew? In the Didache, it says that those who were to be baptized should fast. Does this hurt the case for infant baptism? How do I navigate my family, who are calling me schismatic because I stopped attending the Novus Ordo mass? What did mass look like in the early Church? In the little catechism, it mentions confessing sins that were already absolved. What does it mean by that? Will the Church make any changes after they took the survey on the Eucharist? Where do miscarried babies go? What is the border between rash judgement and suspicion? And is it okay to make rash judgements? I someone wants to work and go to college, but also feels a call to the priesthood, how should he discern that? How should I handle it when I just hear silence from God? Why do we call priests "Father"? What is the history behind this tradition? Can we make a 3rd class relic by touching it to another 3rd class relic? What relics does Father have at his parish? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Joseph Dalimata, FSSP serves as Parochial Vicar at Immaculate Conception Church in El Paso, Texas. He was ordained in May of 2021. In Today's Show How do you know if you need a spiritual director? Why don't you have female priests? In the Old Testament, when the Israelites were told to "Save for yourselves the women and girls" Some people say that approves child marriage. Is the European Union the revived Roman Empire? Do you have advice for making Sunday a day of rest? Is it appropriate to have a mass with a traditional baptisim? If priests emulate Jesus, should women emulate Mary? How did you know that God was call you to be a priest? Is drinking sparking water a FSSP thing? Should one read the Catechism and Bible before reading other Catholic works? What do you think of protestant people who are preaching on street corners? If I'm turning 50, is there still a chance for me to join the priesthood? 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 Is the Synod going to affect the Latin Mass? Can a priest reinstate altar rails without asking for approval from the bishop? Are priests required to use lay extraordinary ministers? Is there a situation where Canon Law conflicts with secular laws? How does the election and removal of cardinals work? Does Canon Law prevent any changes with Catholic Tradition. My father was told that it costs $1000 for an annulment. Why would it be that price? Is the Catholic Church in Her passion? If someone got confirmed in another country without the approval of the bishop from the original country, would that still be valid? Can the "declared sins" put out by the Synod be enshrined into Canon Law or the Catechism? What does the future of the FSSP and ICKSP look like? Our pastor told us not to say the St. Michael's prayer after mass, can he do that? Is the Catholic Church discussing the possibility of women's ordination? Later this year is Fr. Murray's 40th ordination anniversary, what are you doing to celebrate and what was your favorite moments 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!

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: Why do you think that a good chunk of Catholics doesn't realize that Sunday is a Holy Day of Obligation? How are the names of churches and parishes chosen? Is all sin the result of demons or of human nature? Does Canon Bourgeois have any advice for someone discerning the priesthood when they visit, a priest community? Is it in the Bible that a woman cannot be a priest or a deacon? What would be a good morning/evening prayer routine to establish? How did the martyrs have the courage to deal with the pain before martyrdom, and how can I receive that courage? At what point does gluttony become a mortal sin? Can I confess all the sins that I have missed in my previous confession? How does one stand up to someone who swears? If I was married and divorced and then remarried, if my spouse from the first marriage died could I now have my second marriage sanctified in the Church? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In Today's Show: What is a silent retreat like? Are priests primarily obedient to the Pope or Church Tradition? While praying the traditional compline, is it okay to sing the canticle of Simeon using the newer translation? Are fleeting passing thoughts of anger or frustration a mortal sin when not willfully entertained? When dealing with intrusive impure thoughts, does it only become a mortal sin when one dwells or delights in them? Is it a sin to make an online purchase on Sunday? Can I attend a mass where the priest is quietly a Sedevacantist? When considering applying to the seminary. Should I finish college first or go ahead and talk to my vocation director? What is your opinion on the Magdalene laundries that existed back in the day? Is it a mistake to identify St Mary Magdalene with the sinner in John 12 and Luke 7? Has Fr. ever had to bless a house with any kind of reported demonic activity in his time as a priest? What must I do to be saved? 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 Should I avoid video games that may have some questionable content in it? Does God punish people for sinning or breaking promises? How should I handle the ashes of my deceased pet? Did Jesus go to the upper room before preceding into Galilee? Are sexual acts permitted as long as it leads up to the reproductive act? If someone accepts punishment for something they didn't do, is this injustice or humility? How can compassion become twisted? I was given a crucifix from what seems like a Anglican offshoot. Can I have it blessed? Canon, what books are your reading? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Oratory in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show If I commit repeated sins, will it get to the point where I won't be forgiven anymore? How do I find a spiritual advisor in the Pittsburgh area? Do the oblates of the ICKSP take the three vows of poverty, chastity and obedience? What is the sin of curiosity with some examples? Any advice for learning the liturgy of the hours using the books? Is it incorrect to make the sign of the cross after receiving communion? How should I implement visiting the imprisoned from the corporal works of mercy? Why are there Catholics who leave the Church and how do we get them to come back? Can we watch documentaries about homicide investigations with the sin of curiosity in mind? Is it sinful to "pleasure oneself" for health reasons? If a baby has an emergency baptism, but then the baby is okay. Do we have to schedule an official baptism at a church? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. 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 watch the Lord of the Rings Movies? Is it okay to watch videos about paranormal subject matter? Are Catholics required to believe the Assumption or Immaculate Conception? What is the Catholic view on dancing? What is the reason for the second confiteor in the pre 1955 low mass? If I couldn't make my Easter obligation for medical reasons, can I go back to receiving communion when I physically get back to mass? Do Catholics and Protestants have a similar view on penal substitution, and atonement? How to respond to a Catholic who doesn't believe in purgatory? What are some good books for discerning the priesthood? Can Catholics participate in sports betting? Since love requires at least to people and God is loving doesn't that prove the Trinity? What are the requirements for public recitation regarding Indulgences? How do you recommend a Catholic family celebrate Halloween? 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 rubrics for tabernacle candles? I was just baptized a long time ago but had no first communion or confirmation. Can I go to mass? I went to a medium after my wife died and now, I'm seeing weird signs at my house. Should Catholics watch the movie Conclave? Is it sinful to watch horror movie? And more on Conclave. Who wrote the collects and what does "world without end" mean? What does the word Atrazoth mean? Can I attend a Anglican baptism? Is there a book you can recommend helping a Protestant understand that the Catholic Church is Christ's only Church? What is happening to all the beautiful high altars? Don't they have relics in them? 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 hypnosis permissible? What exactly is the sin of weakness? I've heard we receive signal graces if we pray the rosary daily. What are they? Any advice for a Catholic men's workout group? What does Canon think about the Pope cardinal appointments? What is material heresy, and do I have to go to confession over it? What is Reiki, and why should Catholics avoid it? What exactly is a near occasion of sin? Would it be a sin to allow my son to stay in the same room as his girlfriend? Can Catholics have acupuncture? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Daniel Alloy, FSSP has served as Parochial Vicar at Regina Caeli Parish in Houston, Texas since July of 2022. He was ordained in June of 2020. In Today's Show Did all the souls who were in Sheol enter Heaven immediately after the Ascension, or did some of them end up in Purgatory? Did Jesus have physical imperfections? Did our Lady die, or was she alive when she got assumed into Heaven? My friend committed suicide. Will I ever get to see him in heaven? Can suicide be considered an unforgivable sin? Is it permissible to pray in the shower? If a deacon blessed my religious items, should I get them blessed by a priest? How does the Church view the wars and bans that Israel had after Exodus? Is it okay to use my own name as my Confirmation name, or should I rectify this? So you have to go to confession after every mortal sin? Is separation of church and state a good or bad thing? Was St. Joseph in limbo till Jesus opened the gates of Heaven? Is there a point where the particles that fall off from the Eucharist are so small that they are no longer the Eucharist? 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 Happy Feast Day and celebrating the anniversary of Lepanto! Why was Zechariah made mute when Mary wasn't, when they both questioned their angel's message? Is it a mortal sin, if it takes a little time before I fight off lustful thoughts? Would cheating on a test be considered grave matter? Does Father suggest any Bible studies? The Church banned images depicting God in the form of a man with three faces, could you speak on this? (Answered Now with sources. Originally asked on 9/25/24) There are some private revelations that saw Martin Luther in hell and other who saw Mussolini in heaven. Should we be taking these revelations seriously? What is Church teaching on obedience to the Bishops/Pope? As someone who work with the elderly in healthcare, how do I try to save the souls who are resisting God? Is it required to drink the blood in order to receive the Eucharist? If a priest is struggling with alcohol addiction, is he required to drink the Precious Blood? I need someone to talk to. Do you have any suggestions on where to look for guidance? 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 and the TAN Direction Blog. In Today's Show: Happy Anniversary to Fr. Rock's Parents! Can I pray the Liturgy of the Hours all at once? Why is it necessary to have multiple gospels included in the Bible, and why is just 4 and only 4? FSSP priests are permitted to both celebrate and concelebrate the Novus Ordo? Could Father please tell me how to translate the name of Votive Mass 16 in the Roman Missal? In Latin it is: "Ad vocationes ecclesiasticas servandas." A friend of mine thinks that the Church supports abortion in some situations. Is it true? I have a lot of Protestant family. How do I explain to them the use of sacramentals? Do sedevacantists have any apostolic succession? Do you have any advice for those falling into the rabbit hole of sedevacantism? How should we decorate for Halloween? What should we avoid? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. John-Mary Bowlin serves as Parish Priest at St. Jude Catholic Church in Gun Barrel City, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army and was ordained a priest in June of 2012. In Today's Show: What does Father think about "children's masses"? For the 9 First Fridays devotion, can a spiritual communion suffice? Or do I have to start over? Wouldn't it be charitable to attend those weddings outside the Church, to show that we love them no matter what? What should be the age for receiving communion? People say that Church Tradition is set in stone. Others say that it updates and changes itself over time. Which is true? What should I focus on/take away from the readings this upcoming Sunday? (October 6th, 2024) How do I deal with the loss of a loved one and fear of death? How do I deal with the loss of a loved one and fear of death? - (Continued) If St. Thomas defines charity or love as willing the good of another, how would our love of God be defined since God is already perfect goodness itself? 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 Should I push for my daughter to wear skirts? I touched a rosary to a relic of St. Padre Pio, would it be okay to have it blessed as well? Is it immoral to destroy the abortion equipment, when the abortion facility is closed? Are Catholics allowed to attend Jewish Rosh Hashanah or Seder Meals? Can my parish regularly have communion services when the priest is out? Can monthly missalettes be blessed? If I lose my rosary, do I have to get it blessed again? How do I explain the Trinity to children? Can a priest bless items through a TV? Why are Catholics allowed to attend some Protestant services? If sleep like drugs rob us of reason, wouldn't sleeping be sinful? 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 Both the East and West mix a few drops of water into the wine before transubstantiation. Is this a holdover from the Jewish Rites? What if your partner has yet to know Jesus through a Catholic lens? Should a priest learn the Latin Mass even if he wouldn't understand everything while he would say it? Is it necessary to understand everything? How can homosexuality be a sin if God, our Creator, created people like this? Someone told me that the Catholic Church glorifies suffering and being miserable, how can I respond? Is the definition of marriage objective? My protestant friend wants me to give them the definition of IVF, and why it goes against Church Teaching. A friend told me that the name Peter doesn't translate to rock but instead it means small stone. Is this true? Can a Catholic attend a Lutheran service without partaking in their "communion"? Can a Catholic attend a Protestant baptism like with valid weddings and funerals? I was wondering what one should do if a family is often using the cry room as a playroom? 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 Should I have relations with my spouse even if I don't feel like it and offer it up in order to lower the risk of adultery? Does the Church view polygamy in the Bible as morally wrong? What should I do if I can't get married to the Muslim father to my children because he is being pressured into having an Islamic marriage ceremony instead of a Catholic one? When did the St. Michael prayer stopped being commonly said at the end of mass in most churches, when and why did this happen? My relative had a dream where I was acting crazy, should I take any meaning out of this? What should Catholics think of the nouvelle theologie (New Theology)? What does Pope Francis mean when he says that all religions can get you to God/Heaven? For one discerning the priesthood, how should they go about asking for a spiritual director? NFP, is there a different perspective for traditional Catholics on it vs what St. John Paul II said? 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 Is it okay to get a tattoo in memory of someone? Can one get a dispensation to marry an unbaptized person who was married to another unbaptized person and got divorced? If a priest changes the verb in the Eucharistic prayer, is it still valid? What does the Church say about reading books that are about matters that are contrary to Catholic teaching? How to answer someone who is wondering why they can't keep divorce and remarrying? Our daughter has given up on finding a Catholic mate how do we deal with this? How do you become a bishop? Is it a sin to miss a Holy Day of Obligation due to mental illness outbreak/attacks? What is the scriptural connection for the passage on Mary crushing the head of Satan? How much is appropriate to leave the Church and your children in your will? 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: Can the Boy Scouts have a "Court of Honor" during mass? What vestments are required in the new mass? I received blessed oil in the mail that I didn't order, what should I do with it? What is the purpose of the synod of synodality? Prayers for relative who is dying from cancer. Is it hospitable to welcome a friend who is same sex attracted bring their "partner" into your home? Is it a sin to not vote in the election? Can there be an obsession that people have with Marian apparitions that is too overboard? Aren't they a dismissal of the regular means of salvation? Why do we put an emphasis on the mode and format of baptism over the intention? When I'm asked what the difference between a mortal and venial sin and that isn't any sin just a sin. How would I best answer their inquiry? If St. Paul says that baptism replaces circumcision, then why was Christ both circumcised and baptized? Is it permitted for the priest to bow after the consecration instead of kneeling in the Novus Ordo? Should the Catholic Church be taking a stand on the matter of 5G microwaves? Is it possible that the false prophet in the book of revelations could be a future pope? If someone asks me how my past week was, but I committed a very bad sin during that period, can I use my mental reservation and reply "good" referring to the part of the week without the sinning? 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: There seems to be a missing section of Jeremiah in my modern Bible that is still there in Douay-Rheims translation? The Church banned images depicting God in the form of a man with three faces, could you speak on this? When receiving the Eucharist at the TLM. Can I receive standing at the altar rail for medical reasons? What is Canon's opinion on Pope Francis' comment on all religions leading to heaven? Are we supposed to be kneeling during the mass while the tabernacle is opened? Addressing what happens to canonization portraits. Does the praying mantis' name have any religious background to it? What would be the correct response if someone was inviting you to their church (not Catholic)? What is the best way to introduce someone to Catholicism? Why were the prayers in the traditional Latin Mass changed so much in the Novus Ordo? Is Jesus present in Protestant churches? Canon's comments on the Gospel of St. John and how it relates to discussing the True Presence with Protestants. 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: Is the Imitation of Christ only for the clergy to read and meditate on? I thought the laity are called to holiness as well? or is there a book better suited for the laity? Why are there so many redheads at Canon's parish? Are Godparents mandatory of infant baptism? Why is there so much animosity between the Abrahamic religions? We got married during the Lenten season, how should we celebrate our anniversary since it falls during Lent? Does the binding and loosing command change its meaning for the apostles when the Deposit of Faith is set in stone? Did the Bubonic Plague contribute to the lack of educated priests, before the Protestant Revolution? How do I get rid of arrogance, and become meek and humble? My coworker's daughter is getting married and I'm not sure if it is in the Church or not. I don't weather if can congratulate her because 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!

Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Oratory in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show Why is it important to consecrate objects and not only people? What should a candidate for the seminary or religious life expect when meeting with a vocational director for the first time? Can you discuss Second Timothy 3:16 and how it relates to the argument scripture is sufficient and all you need? When the Bible tells us that people in the hells will bow down to Christ. What are we supposed to make of people in hell worshiping God? Must a person be in a state of grace to receive the benefits of a priest's blessing? Must we bury the cremated remains of our pets? How do I learn Latin enough to understand the mass and the breviary? Does God take delight/pleasures in the prayers and worship services of Protestants? What is the best hand missal? How should Catholics respond to antisemitism? If a priest isn't present, can a layperson do exposition and benediction? 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 it sinful to use phrases like "jeez," "oh my gosh/goodness," etc knowing they derive from phrases that actually use the name of the Lord in vain? The lack of reverence and hippie hymns make me angry and distracted at my mass, is this a sin? What are Ember days and how do we observe them? What parts of the office are FSSP priests required to pray? And is there a set schedule or do the times vary in their days? Why does the Church have "gluten free" hosts? Isn't it placating to a minority of cases? How should we celebrate Halloween? (To be continued with Fr. Rock, FSSP) My boyfriend was sending flirtatious messages to another girl, what should I do? Regarding excommunication. Where does the Church get it's authority to decide when a person isn't worthy to be in union with the Church? During the consecration the priest said drink and take instead of take and drink. Is this invalid? How do plenary indulgences clear you of all purgatory? Is the confirmation still valid if the priest pours the chrism on the head rather than signing the cross with the oil on the forehead? Was Pope Pius XII a hero or villain? When Christ is questioned, he says that only the Father knows. How does Christ not know if they are Father, Son and Holy spirit? 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 Are the greatest acts: Faith, Hope, and Love. Or Faith, Hope, and Charity? How to refute the claim that Abraham was the first Muslim? How should a fallen away Catholic approach confession if they can't remember how many times, they committed a sin? Is cremation pagan? What is the difference between mental and contemplative prayer? Will only Catholics see God in heaven? How do we know if we are receiving God's Grace? Can any Catholic priest join the FSSP? How can I encourage my long distance, disabled sister that she needs confession before receiving communion? I saw an extraordinary minister give out blessings during communion. Is this licit? Is there a policy more important than abortion when it comes to who we vote for? Recent revert. I found people receiving on the hand and Father hearing confessions in his office and not in a confessional... Is this normal? Can you recommend good books on the matter of spiritual direction? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Canon Francis Altiere, ICKSP serves as Rector of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Oratory in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He was ordained in 2014. In Today's Show Can you explain why a Priest needs to be a part of the confession process. And can I go to confession before becoming Catholic? If St. Paul says it's dishonorable for a man's head to be covered, why do priests sometimes wear hats in Church? Can I marry the son of my Godfather if we aren't blood related? Can I receive communion as an offering for someone? When exactly does the bread and wine change into the Body and Blood? How did Adam and Eve's children populate the earth? During mass, if a communicant has to pass the tabernacle during communion, should they genuflect? If someone tries to commit suicide by overdosing, a mortal sin. Can they have a change of heart and repent before dying? How should I deal with anger? What is your opinion on Jan Huss, heretic or hero? 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 Where do ICKSP priests get their vestments? How does the ICKSP view new converts interested in the priesthood? I went to a mass where the Host fell, the priest picked it up and ate it. Was there more that needed to be done? Is "Christian Magic" a sin? Should we call a protestant pastor Father, or a priest? Does the Church have a teaching on the actual age of the earth? Why does the Sub-Deacon cover his eyes with the Humeral Veil? What is a Sanctus candle? What is the reasoning for removing the traditional offertory in the liturgical changes post-council? Is mass on the radio an acceptable substitute for Sunday obligation? How can Jesus be fully God and fully Human? Why is it rare for clergy who have been convicted of sex crime to get excommunicated? 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 struggle between the freemason and the Knights of Columbus? Should Catholics not play lacrosse for the same reasons that we can't do yoga? Is a husband obligated to not have relations with his wife until she stops contracepting? Are angels made in the image and likeness of God? Is domestic violence a valid reason to divorce? Can I attend the outdoor "wedding" of a non practicing Catholic who plans on having the marriage blessed later? Can Father explain the evils of Communism and Socialism? What is Father's opinion on the Holy Father's statements on all religions leading to heaven? I know a relative who may have sold their soul to the devil, what can I do? When wearing a St. Benedict Cross, does it have to be exposed, or can it be under the shirt? How or why is it permitted for politicians who fund and support abortions to receive the Eucharist? 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 Does the Church actually say that there is no Salvation outside the Church? How can I learn to accept suffering? Can priests with a vow of poverty own books? Unbaptized children go to Limbo what happens to unbaptized adults? Why does the sub deacon read the Gospel in the High Mass? Any advice for when you are grieving the loss of a child? What is the Baltimore Catechism and where can I find it? Are the FSSP coming to Louisiana? Is Fr. Brancich Croatian? Can we have requiem mass for babies, aborted or otherwise? Is it a sin to use a family members store membership card? How can I learn Latin enough to say the traditional office? Ecclesiastes 24:23-31. I can't seem to find that passage in my Douay Rheims Bible. Do you know why that would be the case? 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!

We're live now with Fr. Jason Charron, Ukrainian Catholic Priest who currently serves two parishes, as well as in a bi-ritual capacity with the Diocese of Pittsburgh. In Today's Show Can you explain the difference between East and West regarding the Filioque and the Council of Florence? What does an Orthodox Church person have to do to become Catholic? How does the view on the afterlife differ from the Eastern Catholics and Orthodox? Can Roman Catholics pray the Holy Trisagion and prayers to the Theotokos? What is being done to expand the Eastern Rites? Can Catholics send a gift to a Catholic couple who are getting married outside the Church? What are Catholics doing to evangelize in Arab countries? Does the Eastern Rites use leavened or unleavened bread? What is the difference between Western statues and Eastern icons? What is an Eastern Rite Confession like? Do the Eastern Rites have to follow Feducia Supplicans? Is Eastern Rite exorcisms different? What is the options if a Catholic couple gets "divorced"? Is Hesychasm allowed in the Eastern Rites? What are the Eastern Rite views on Purgatory? Can someone offer a holy hour for someone else when in a state of mortal sin? Does the amount of sin in a person affect their reception of grace? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

Fr. Daniel Alloy, FSSP has served as Parochial Vicar at Regina Caeli Parish in Houston, Texas since July of 2022. He was ordained in June of 2020. In Today's Show If God knew what would happen with Adam and Eve why did he let it happen? When a priest doesn't say "the Body of Christ" during communion, what should be my response? For modesty's sake, should boys not go shirtless when they swim? If a protestant is baptized as an adult, are all their past sins forgiven? Is it unbecoming for a Novus Ordo Priest to attend the Latin mass and vice versa? When the Bible says that God knew his people in advance, does that imply some sort of predestination? What is the Church's stance on boxing? On the image of our Lady of Guadalupe, what are the horns she is standing on? I'm thinking on becoming a priest, how do I make my final decision? What does tradition say on how long creation took? In the book of Judges, a man swore to sacrifice the first thing he sees coming back to his house if he won a battle, what are we to make of this story? What is grace and what are some examples of grace? What should I do about missed mortal sins? 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 are the signs of the true Church in regard to sacred worship? What are the rubrics for saying the St. Michael Prayer after mass? Can Catholics attend non-Catholic funerals? In the Novus Ordo can the priest choose the Eucharistic prayer? Can a mass be offered for a non-Catholic? At what point of the mass is the sacrifice of Calvary presented? When did the Church become Catholic, when did Jesus become Catholic? Why are the Catholic and Protestant Ten Commandments numbering different? Why don't extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist not wash their hands after? How to decline a same-sex "wedding"? 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 If we can have a relic from a saint, why can't we keep a portion of a loved one's ashes? My brother recently passed away and I have mass intentions scheduled on his behalf. I was wondering if there's a time period that we stop doing this? If a soul has already gone to heaven (or hell), what happens to our prayers for them? Are they for nothing? Does the Roman Rite take a different approach to tattoos than say the Eastern Rites? What is Father's opinion on how Sr. Agnes was treated? How effective are Last Rites when the person is unconscious? How does the sacrament differ in that instance from a patient who is awake and alert? Should Catholics read the Ethiopian Bible? Certain religions claim that anyone that is not part of said religion is an enemy. They believe God is telling them to annihilate, enslave, put extra taxes on them, etc. Unless they convert. What is your opinion on these false religions saying that their God is telling them to do these actions? What is the difference between "Jesus, I trust You" and "Jesus, I trust IN You"? There is a prayer group in a nearby parish that says their meetings feature something called "Lectio Divina". Can you explain what that is? When Jesus says, you must take up your cross and follow Me, I think we tend to take that metaphorically – as in "we all have our crosses to bear". But when He said that to His disciples, what must they have been thinking when He said "take up your cross", because they must have known that carrying a cross meant crucifixion? In Psalm 90 it is mentioned that we live 70 or 80 years but most of them are spent in drudgery and toil. Does that mean we disobey God's will by living longer than that? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In Today's Show: We are new parents. Is it a mortal sin for us to miss Sunday Mass due to taking care of our baby? (Feeding, sleeping, fussiness, etc). We try our best but sometimes it's too late. When does rash judgment become a mortal sin, and when is it considered a venial sin? Could you provide examples? Does this apply to rash judgements in thoughts as well? Can I, a Catholic, attend my nephew's wedding (who also is a Catholic) who is getting married in an SSPV chapel? Is it correct that scholasticism is the only proper way to interpret scripture? What guidance, if any, does the Church give on how much to leave for your children as inheritance vs to give to the church? I'm working on my will and would appreciate guidance. Why do Catholics often blame Luther for the reformation rather than Pope Leo X? Do the psalms and scripture readings from the Divine Office "count towards" the indulgence associated with 30 minutes of scripture reading in a day? What is the significance of the number 40 in Sacred Scripture? I notice it comes up a lot, particularly referring to a passage of 40 days. When it comes to reading from the writings of Catholic authors who wrote about Catholicism and Church doctrine, but they later apostatized (like Tertullian), should we read or avoid reading their work? I returned to the Church, but now my fellow parishioners feel way more closed off than the ones from my older church. It seems even hard to get a smile out of people. It almost feels like I'm unwelcomed. I also miss an excellent bible study I had at my old church and I'm having trouble finding any Catholic Bible study or women's retreat. I love reading and digging into scripture and feel like this would solve many things. Any idea on where I can start looking? Can a lay person perform the exposition of the Eucharist for Adoration? What would Father do in a situation where he suspected that a person may be trying to receive the Eucharist unworthily? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Canon Benjamin Norman, ICKSP currently serves as Chaplain of the ICKSP Oakland Apostolate at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Oakland, California. He was ordained in 2018. In Today's Show: Can Father explain this part of Ezikiel 28:9 - "Wilt thou yet say before them that slay thee: I am God; whereas thou art a man, and not God, in the hand of them that slay thee?" My three sons were all raised in the Catholic faith from birth and educated in Catholic schools. Yet, as adults today, none of them are practicing their faith or even hold belief in god anymore. If they were to pass away today, would there be any hope for their salvation at all? In some high feasts or extra important TLM Masses, there is a 4th person, I think a priest, who wears a cope the entire time. What is his position? How does Canon respond when you try to evangelize someone about the Catholic faith and they become very angry and vulgar? Will traditional seminaries admit someone who was previously married but received an annulment? Did Adam and Eve ever age? Are we required to do penance after we confess? I ask because I went to confession and the priest had a strong accent that made it hard to understand. Because of this, I didn't hear what I was supposed to do afterwards. I told my mother what happened, and she said that the confession didn't count, and that I had to return back to confession. I then told her no, because God has already forgiven my sins so there was no reason to do that. Who is in the right? Is it permissible for a Catholic to play an instrument in a Protestant worship service? Should lay people ever make announcements during the Mass over the PA system after the homily? What were some of the pre-reform abuses in the TLM? 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 I am looking for work and they are asking me to work on Sabbath day. I know Sabbath Day is Sunday, but can I move it to another day? Or how do I keep the Sabbath Day holy even if I have to work? Historically, it was permitted for infants to receive communion in some Eastern churches. Is that still the case? Why does that differ from the Roman churches? What's the difference between veneration and worship? What verses can you use to explain this? How would I spot a worshiper from the venerator? Would it be considered unequally yoked if a Christian would be married to a Catholic? Is the marriage only valid if it takes place in the Catholic church? What is Father's opinion regarding imprecatory prayers? I've heard that according to the Catholic Church, people of all beliefs can go to heaven if they live in accordance with God's will, and that the Church teaches that salvation is for everyone and not just for Catholics. If this is the case, why do Catholics have to go to confession while non-Catholics don't, if both can end up in the same place? Also don't Catholics say an Act of Contrition before Communion? Wouldn't that be effective enough? I'm trying to get baptized as a teenager. Is it possible to do it at home? I recently bought a Christian standard Bible-Holman edition not realizing it was not a Catholic Bible. I am a practicing Catholic and I would like to start reading the Bible more. This Bible is easy to read and I don't notice any differences in the words when I compare it to the Catholic Bible that I have. Is it wrong for me to read this Bible? I know about the missing books, but besides that, is it okay to read? 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!