Ask A Priest Live

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. DESCRIPTION: In Today's Show: What is the difference between Petra and Petros and Kepha? Why was the epiclesis changed in the New Mass? What happens if you pour holy water into regular water? What are Fr. Rock's thoughts on Pope Leo XIV? What is the history of the papal ferula?  Since Anglican priests aren't valid priests, does that mean when they do blessings that nothing happens? Can the Pope remove Filioque clause from the Nicene Creed to unite 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! If you enjoy Ask A Priest Live and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of any size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, your donations are tax deductible and help us to continue spreading the Gospel to the airwaves for years to come! To donate, call 1-877-711-8500, visit thestationofthecross.com, or use your iCatholicRadio mobile app! We also offer a great assortment of thank-you gifts, which can be viewed at thestationofthecross.com! Thank you for your generosity.

Fr. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts.   In Today's Show: Habemus papam! Pope Leo XIV: The Results of the Conclave. What do you know of Cardinal Prevost? (Pope Leo XIV): Summery Continuing the legacy of Pope Leo the XIII? His time in Peru/being a Canon Lawyer. The Chicago Cubs fan myth? His handling of abuse cases in the past. Did you know that he would be the one to become pope? The Return of the traditional Papal garments. The return of the papal red shoes? Should they return to the papal litter instead of the popemobile? What do you think of the election of Pope Leo XIV means for tradition? Does taking the name Leo refer to a return to tradition? (The history of the name) Are you going to miss the seagull? Signs of God's Providence: Our Lady of Pompeii A hope for this pontificate: The Apparition of St. Michael Feast. What do you think of the new Pope's intentions on cleaning up the Vatican? 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 Would God let someone with Alzheimer's forget Him? Should we not do good deeds if we suddenly realize we are doing them to be seen by others? Do we still pray for Pope Francis' intentions throughout the rest of the year or till a new pope is elected? Also, what exactly are the pope's intentions? Why do newer recruits in the Knights of Columbus tend to be older? What is your best advice for young Catholics looking to marry? Is it appropriate to pray seemingly frivolous personal intentions? If the new Pope is from the Eastern Rite, do they have to say mass in the Latin Rite? Why is the Church called the "Bride of Christ"? Are we Christ's Bride? 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 your thoughts on miscarried babies and where they go? Are Christians who converted from Islam and then killed considered martyrs? What is the Church's stance on assisted suicide?   What is a good response when someone calls the Catholic Church a "denomination?" Will Cardinal McCarrick receive a Catholic burial according to Canon 1184? Is it a sin to resist the inspiration to pr Would a person be damned if they never moved to a place or took a job that was God's will? ay at a specific time? Is a longer Conclave better? Would a person be damned if they never moved to a place or took a job that was God's will? What is the proper way to rinse altar linens? 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! If you enjoy Ask A Priest Live and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of any size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, your donations are tax deductible and help us to continue spreading the Gospel to the airwaves for years to come! To donate, call 1-877-711-8500, visit thestationofthecross.com, or use your iCatholicRadio mobile app! We also offer a great assortment of thank-you gifts, which can be viewed at thestationofthecross.com! Thank you for your generosity.

Fr. Anthony Amato is the Pastor of St. Peter's Parish in Clifton Springs, New York. He was ordained as a priest in June of 2017 by Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Diocese of Rochester, New York. In Today's Show: Can you define what it means to blaspheme against the Holy Spirit?  Will the Magisterium have a study to weed out heretics acting against the true Church Of Christ? What should people who struggle with doing venerations of divine mercy images do to properly venerate a divine mercy image?  How do I know if I have been excommunicated? If the priest is opening the tabernacle during "peace" or as we say Agnus Dei, should we be kneeling? When we walk by the open tabernacle with a luna inside, should we genuflect?  What is the church's guidance on the use of Extraordinary Ministers? Can bishops mandate which reading materials are being used during mass? What are ways to prevent LGBT people from leaving the church? Is it a sin to not disclose that I am on occasional smoker on an insurance questionnaire? 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! If you enjoy Ask A Priest Live and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of any size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, your donations are tax deductible and help us to continue spreading the Gospel to the airwaves for years to come! To donate, call 1-877-711-8500, visit thestationofthecross.com, or use your iCatholicRadio mobile app! We also offer a great assortment of thank-you gifts, which can be viewed at thestationofthecross.com! Thank you for your generosity.

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. DESCRIPTION: In Today's Show: How does one know their act of force is just? Can you clarify the different mysteries of the Rosary said on different days of the week? Is there a difference between the MI Missionary Immaculata and the MIM?   Is it wrong to call a trans person by the new name they have chosen and not their birth name?  What does the "Synodal Church" mean? Are the Mass readings for TLM different from Novus Ordo Mass readings? Is there hope for the reunification between the Catholics and Eastern Orthodox? Discussion of priests sanitizing hands during communion What do you think of the Charismatic Movement? What is the church's guidance on the use of Extraordinary Ministers? Do those who leave mass early still satisfy their Sunday obligation? 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: Is the practice of burying a statue of St. Joseph to sell a house superstition? I went to receive communion with my hands held out and got a blessing instead, did I do something wrong? What was the relation between moral philosophy and spiritual theology? In the Glory Be prayer it says, "world without end." Won't this world eventually end? When Jesus broke the bread in the Road to Emmaus story, was that transubstantiation? Does leaving the Faith mean you never had faith to begin with? Dealing with public figures who are Catholic speaking on faith matters. When avoiding venal sin, is okay to feel annoyance and then offer it up? Should we not be cremated if God will reunite us with our bodies eventually? Can you define the difference between prayer and worship? Can I pray for my NHL team to win? 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 formerly served 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: Thanks for the 5-star review! How long should parents wait to baptize their children? Should we pray differently to God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit? Does the Holy Spirit choose the Pope, or do Cardinals with free will? As a Catholic, how do you view Martin Luther? Does Canon Law forbid schismatics who have suffered trauma with proof? Is listening to advice from non-Catholics regarding moral life a good thing? Is the sin of presumption committing a sin and thinking you will just confess it later?  Was Vlad The Imapler a Christian 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!

Fr. Michael Copenhagen is a Melkite (Eastern Catholic) priest, husband, and father, 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. DESCRIPTION: In Today's Show:   Why don't more priests offer continuous Catechism classes? If the Blessed Mother was protected from sin, why not the rest of humanity? Is it allowable to listen to an Orthodox Divine Liturgy since they are not in union with the Holy Catholic Church? How binding are abstinence rules put forth by the parents of a household during Lent? In the Eastern Rite, are Thursdays dedicated to Saints Peter, Paul and St. Nicholas? Or all the apostles and St. Nicholas?  Is there any hope that the eastern Catholic Churches will grow in number? Did Christ descend into Hell? Can Eastern Catholics become pope? What is the Byzantine Catholic teaching on Thomism? What is the Eastern Rite's solution to getting rid of spite, resentment and anger? 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. DESCRIPTION: In Today's Show: Is it a sin to play a video game where you character has to pray to a "god" to advance the game? What happens to our guardian angel when we die, and do bishops get three guardian angels? Does a priest put their flock in danger of mortal sin by not reminding them of their obligation to attend Mass? Was World War 2 preternaturally influenced?  Is it sinful to criticize Pope Francis? What are your thoughts on Pope Francis saying he wouldn't go by the title of Vicar of Christ? Is it appropriate to call the altar the "table?" What materials should altars be made from? 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: How do we continue to pray for the Pope's intentions? Is Neo-Scholasticism dead? Is there a reliable list of every Pope from the last 2000 years?  How do you convince a fellow Catholic that telepresence at Mass is not enough? Is it a sin to bring more than the allowed number of campers to a campsite? Why did the College of Cardinals choose Roger Mahony to close the Pope's casket? If the Holy Spirit chooses the next pope in a conclave, how is this squared with free will? Can you explain why the color red is commonly used for tabernacle candles? Are 'Christians' and Catholics the same thing? How does the Church explain when killing is justified, and when is it considered murder? What is Divine Mercy Sunday all about? What would Fr. Rock's first encyclical be about as Pope Sebastian I? What was the motive for trying to assassinate Pope John Paul II? As a parent, am I overstepping my bounds by not allowing my daughter to dress certain ways? How can I help my Pentecostal wife see the truth of the Catholic faith? When should I stand at Mass, and should I follow what the eucharistic ministers are doing? Is it now OK to eat meat on Fridays? I am trying to convert to Catholicism, but my Catholic fiancé says we should wait to go to Mass until I am more familiar with it. Is this ok? If one chooses to follow the old calendar, that they should also follow the old canon law?   Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts.   In Today's Show: During the part of the mass where we name our pope and bishop to pray for them. What do we say when we are in a period with no pope? Can people eat meat on Easter Friday? Does a Saturday night vigil count for Divine Mercy Sunday? When we say prayers to God during mass are we specifically praying to God the Father or to the Holy Trinity generally? Do blessings on YouTube count? Did Mary's soul go to the underworld or straight to Heaven? Why were the chief priests skeptical about the resurrection? Can we actually say that there are male and female souls? What are Rogation Days? Are Rogation Days related to Ember Days? I'm giving to my parish online, but now I feel like I'm sticking out like a sore thumb by visibly giving during mass. Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. 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: Do we pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis until we get a new Pope?  What is your favorite liturgy of the Tridium?   Is it OK for Catholics to celebrate Earth Day? Why do the Jewish people believe that Jesus was not the son of God, and that His body was stolen from the tomb? ​​What are your thoughts regarding negative comments about Pope Francis' liberal views? Can Jews be saved outside the Catholic faith? Do any FSSP celebrate the Tenebrae? What traditional religious communities are available for men? If a person has a transgender surgery and hormonal treatment, does the Church consider them the same sex they were born as? If a venial sin becomes habitual, can it become mortal?  How can I get my son back to the faith and start praying the Rosary again? What are your thoughts on a hospice patient who does not want to receive last rites? Is a Protestant baptism valid? 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. DESCRIPTION: In Today's Show: Why does the Church mourn for 9 days after a Pope dies? What advice can you give to Catholics who find themselves defending themselves against criticisms of Pope Francis? What is Catholic teaching on actors kissing someone who is not their spouse within the context of a movie? Are there any indulgences attached to those who spread awareness of the ICKSP through car stickers/decals? Why does the Master of Ceremonies server in the Institute fold his hands differently than the rest of the servers? ​​Is it valid to cover the Altar Crucifix with a picture of the Risen Christ?  Can the next Holy Father cancel or do away with the future synods? Does it matter what color veil married women wear to a Latin Mass? ​​Will Carlos Acutis' canonization be postponed until there is a new Pope? Can you explain why there are fewer nuns these days at my weekly 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!

In Today's Show: A plea for intervention towards the proper burial of Sister Agnes Sasagawa. How can I start the canonization process for a loved one? Should scientists be altering God's creations?  ​​Does everyone have an equal chance at salvation? What are your thoughts on the Freemasons role in the sexual revolution? Are there sexual sins in marital intimacy? What happens to someone's soul if they are murdered when not in state of grace? If canonizations are infallible, does it cast doubt on the truth of the Church? Why is it called "Spy Wednesday?" When Mary visited Elizabeth, was the highest level of holiness than at any other time on Earth? A family member became a Protestant minister.  Is he excommunicated for good? Is it acceptable for a woman to introduce herself using her husband's last name if they aren't validly married? How do I get past my deep emotions and crying during confession?   To intervene for Sister Sasagawa, please contact: Most Reverend Tarcisius Isao Kikuchi, S.V.D.Archbishop's Residence and Diocesan Office: Address: 3-16-15 Sekiguchi Bunkyo-ku Tokyo. 112-0014 Telephone: 03-3943-2301 Fax: 03-3944-8511 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. DESCRIPTION: In Today's Show: What should we call miscarried babies? ​​My ex-wife re-married without our marriage being annulled by the Church. Does she have a valid marriage? What are your thoughts on a recent Pew study which says for every 100 people who join the faith, 800 will leave? Can you explain why a teenage altar server at my parish would not be taking communion? Why is the reading of the Passion on Palm Sunday done with multiple parts like a radio play?  An older missal states that during the TLM Requiem Mass, the priest does not bless the water when adding it to the wine. Why is this? How are we to act after the Easter Vigil? Does our consumption of Christ's body in the host hurt Him?  What do you think about the use of cosmetic products? Is using contraceptives knowingly considered 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. He also serves as Media Coordinator for the ICKSP American Province and is the host of "Lessons in Latin" heard on The Station of the Cross. Canon Bourgeois was ordained in 2019. DESCRIPTION: In Today's Show: Is there any symbolic significance of Jesus Christ falling three times while carrying the cross to Calvary? Is engaging in or offering acupuncture a sin? What is the Church's position on DNR (do not resuscitate)? Can I pray to holy people who are not canonized? If my parish priest has Eucharistic Ministers distribute communion, should I refrain from receiving? If the king ordered all children under two be murdered, how did John the Baptist survive? If you find rosaries that were lost, do they need to be blessed a second time? If the Catechism says not to spend money on animals that should instead go to humans, then what is OK to spend on pets? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. 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. DESCRIPTION: In Today's Show: Are there Catholic influences in the Lord of the Rings books? Should a person reveal any mental health conditions to a priest before confession?' Is eating something that you know is bad for you considered gluttony? If a fast ends in the evening, is it ok to eat until full? Are non-Catholic sacraments valid? Can you explain Semi-doubles and the ranking of feasts from older missalettes? Was Lilith Adam's first wife? At what point does despondency become grave? ​​Does the Easter Vigil in the Latin Mass fulfill the Easter Sunday obligation? Is it grave to not attempt to pull out of a despondent state? (Follow up from previous question) How does trinitarian monotheism differ from polytheism? Is it a mortal sin to only attend Easter Vigil and not Easter Sunday Mass? Does melted wax from a blessed candle need to be treated as a sacramental? 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 revert and I now see women handing out Communion, is this new? Are Sunday readings different in the TLM vs Novus Ordo, if so why? How do I truly repent of mortal sins mentally and not make it a legalistic checklist? What is the Church's position on home altars? Does the parable of the unjust stewards apply to gambling? What are some prayerful ways and dispositions to prepare for Holy Week? What are your thoughts on the supposed apparition of Jes to Luz De Maria and other private revelations? How can I pray to God without trying to be manipulative? or trying to take "advantage" of God's mercy. Is it okay for Catholics to watch the 700 Club or other Protestant live TV?   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: Unveiling the new ICKSP expansion in Kansas City!* How can I apply to a traditional seminary? Can you give recommendations on how to prepare for holy week? Introducing a new mass missal for ICKSP* What does a priest can do when non-Catholic shows up for confession?  ​​Is the new ICKSP missal available in Spanish? What was God's original plan for Adam? Was Mary subject to aging? How can I help a friend whose son was abused in the seminary? *Hall to Holiness Website "Ad Altare Dei, A Visual Guide to the Latin Mass: Pew Edition" A newly released missal using Photography from Old St. Patrick Oratory. Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Anthony Amato is the Pastor of St. Peter's Parish in Clifton Springs, New York. He was ordained as a priest in June of 2017 by Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Diocese of Rochester, New York.   In Today's Show What is the best way to grow spiritually during Holy Week? What can I do to please God during Mass? What are some signs of a priestly vocation?* Do Bishops have to be part of the First Communion Mass? Is it ok to focus on observing the Latin Mass without following the missal verbatim? Why did God not send Christ immediately after Adam and Eve sinned? What are Fr. Amato's three favorite books of the Bible to use for Lectio Divina? Is it okay if I receive Jesus from the chalice and not the host? How should Catholics react to Cardinal McCarrick's passing? Is using the wrong date for my birthday while creating an online account considered lying? Are priestly blessings on pre-recorded audio or video still valid?  Vocations: by Fr. William Doyle, S.J. 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 do people suffering from debilitating conditions do when faced with anger from those conditions?   If the faithful are willing, is it fruitful to make First Saturday reparation year-round? Are canonizations infallible?  What is best way to address syncretism and indifferentism? How should "et terra" in Latin be pronounced? If people don't believe in purgatory, will they still go there?  Why does the modern rosary have 59 prayers when the original had 165?  In Daniel Chapter 12:4, why does one translation say "Knowledge" and the other say "Evil?" Is it ok to attend a Novus Ordo funeral mass? Are labor unions a good thing from a Catholic perspective? How do we respond to claims that the Novus Ordo is a false religion, and that the last 2 popes are invalid? Is discussing what your parents did or said when we were children either disrespectful or detraction? 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 Who were the Nicolaitans in the book of Revelation and did Jesus hate them? Is it ok for lay faithful use blessed salt and oil for consumption? How are we to handle non-Catholic idolatrous places of worship? Is it wrong to pray with a helmet on if it is for safety? Why do bad things happen to good people, and good things happen to bad people? My daughter has been dating a Jewish man for a few years; can they be married validly?   Is it a sin of sacrilege if the Host came out of my mouth because of a cough? Can a bishop prohibit public ad orientem worship for the novus ordo? Can you get in trouble for genuflecting and kissing the ring of a bishop who's in schism?  What should a person do if they are scrupulous and lose their spiritual director? Is it wrong to use of birth control pills to treat acne? Why does God create people that he knows may be damned to hell? Why does God not send condemned souls to another Planet and give them another Chance?  Are slip-ups regarding addiction to immoral images be considered mortal sin? While asleep I uttered something which did not make sense to me.  What might this have been? How should a Catholic react and respond to the recent black mass held in Kansas? 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 a sin to not be circumcised? Why do some people think God doesn't punish sinful actions? Do I need to pray while walking under the Jubilee door in Rome? How do I cope with nightmares about the end of the world? Is it wrong to use CBD supplements for anxiety? Why did the devil tempt Eve instead of Adam? If pregnancy is dangerous to the wife's health, should the couple remain celibate? Is it ok to ask St. Therese for a rose as a sign? What does "join your sufferings with God's suffering" mean? Should Catholics at risk of passing down genetic problems not marry? Why are there two versions of certain prayers on Ember days? Is pouring water as effective as immersion baptism? 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 Why is the Qurbono considered an offering in the Maronite Rite? How can we offer what we don't possess?  Is Palamism or the distinction between the essence and energy of God considered a heresy? Why is the sacrifice of the mass offered in the past tense? How can a priest like Fr. Copenhagen be married with children? Is saying I've read the terms and conditions without reading them be considered lying? Why does the devil hate Latin if it was a language created by pagans? How does a married priest balance priesthood and family life? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Canon Luke Zignego, ICKSP serves as Chaplain of Saint Joseph Oratory in the Diocese of Gary, Indiana. He was ordained in 2018.   In Today's Show Can you have schola with men and women in it? Is there an official standard barring "trans" people from entering the seminary? Were there Jewish Christians who distrusted the New Testament, and was these the foundation of Protestantism? Are God's energies separate from his essence? What constitutes missing the Sunday obligation? What is the difference in praying a novena for an intention vs wishful thinking? When does drunkenness become a mortal sin? My friend receives the Precious Blood at the Novus Ordo, is that allowed? Can 1 confession be made for both the Holy Face Novena and First Friday devotion? Is it possible to arrange a world-wide rosary? How to respond to the claim that Jesus' messianic prophecy was fully fulfilled in him riding the donkey into Jerusalem?  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: Can you explain the German clown mass? Can a seminarian do a mass, or would that just be a liturgy of the word? How can we tell who is a good priest? Would priests remain priests in Heaven? Can a person who committed suicide see what happens on earth? (Prayers for the Callers Husband) Can the laity set up Holy Hour, or should just a priest do it? Is it wrong to believe that Our Lady of Fatima was an imposter? Why are so many Catholics poorly catechized? I believe I heard a priest say that Jesus' divinity was "downloaded" could you explain? When you are doing a Holy Hour in a church when there is a rosary going on, should you participate? Does God not heal depression sometimes for a good reason? If someone has rebuked the Church but is at their death bed. Can I bring a priest for anointing of the sick? 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 Was the sin of Sodom more about homosexuality or generally about the sin of lust? My son has a classmate with two "dads". What should I tell him about what parenthood should be? What advice do you have for parents who are dealing with children who are practicing an unnatural lifestyle? What is the difference between a bishop and an archbishop? When talking to a bishop or archbishop do we use the term "Your Excellency" or Your Grace"? Do you have tips on how to stop dwelling on past hurts? What are the qualities of a good spiritual director? How do I respond to someone who says that Planned Parenthood does good things? Do we know what Mary prayed at the foot of the cross? How should we view the hierarchy of the apostles in scripture? Can you explain a spiritual experience I had when I received the Eucharist? How to respond to the argument that life begins at first breath? 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. Francisco Nahoe OFMConv. has served the Church and the Franciscan Order in Catholic education, campus ministry, parochial ministry and catechesis. Today he teaches humanities at the undergraduate level, while focusing his scholarly efforts on Renaissance rhetoric and Polynesian ethnohistory.   In Today's Show If I'm currently suffering depression and adjustment disorder, would you advise avoiding confession till symptoms clear? What would be your most imminent change to help fix the Church? Why does the Latin rite separate the sacraments of initiation while the Eastern Rites do not? What are your top three books of the Bible to meditate with? What guidance would you give to better my nightly examination of conscience? I heard that on a non-holy day of obligation that it isn't required to say the creed after the homily, is this true? If I'm in the medical field and was pressured to have my patients do yoga, should I leave? What advice would you give on how to discern when I actually committed a sin or not? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. 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 If someone commits a grave sin accidently does that still open themselves up to demonic possession? How does the Church view infertility treatments if a couple are struggling to conceive?  Why do people raise their hands during the Our Father, and should they? Is Natural Family Planning acceptable for Catholics to use? During the Annunciation, did Our Lady have the option to say no? Why does Our Lady only appear to Catholics? Is the Didache good proof of the Early Church being Catholic? Should the Annunciation be considered the "real" Christmas? Is it necessary to believe that St. Joseph was chaste his entire life? Why would God have to be mindful of his Passion like mentioned in the Divine Mercy prayers? During the Eucharistic prayer the priest sometimes says "we may merit to be co-heirs to Eternal life". How can we by ourselves merit heaven? What does it mean to be in communion with the pope? Can I go to my sister's non-Catholic parish to avoid creating strife? What is the view of the Church regarding tattoos? 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 How should we internalize mental prayer? Could you clarify the teaching on keeping the ashes of a loved one? If someone committed suicide what does that mean for their judgement? Could you receive communion before you finish acting out your penance? Can saints intercede for you without you asking for it? How are we meant to understand that Jesus was in the tomb for "three days". How long were they? In the apostles creed it says that Jesus descended into hell. Can you explain this? Any advice on working on fixing my anger during Lent? Do you have an opinion on Pokémon? 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: Are elves in the Santa myth giving it a pagan slant? How can one repair the damages caused by getting a vasectomy? In my missal it mentions what a priest should say in "a black mass" what does it mean by that? How often do Church councils happen? What is the difference between a Council and a Synod? Does "Live by the sword, die by the sword" apply to guns and self-defense? What are your top three book recommendations on the four temperaments? Does my grandma's suffering take time off of her purgatory? What does it mean to join suffering with charity? What is the difference between active and passive offering up? Can souls in purgatory pray for each other? When a sin confessed do you still have to do purgatory time for it? What kind of music is acceptable to listen to? Do you think the Orthodox and Catholic dates of Easter will ever change to be on the same day? 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 read about the resurrection of the body? As an OCIA student how do I confront my parish priest if he wrong about baptism? Since doing drugs is a mortal sin, does that mean that addicts are damned? If you could only listen to three songs for the rest of your life, what would they be? Are you familiar with the Legion of Mary? What is the Church's opinion about the bones of James (the supposed brother of Jesus) Mary's role as Ark of the Covenant. Would it be permissible to stop in at an Orthodox Church to visit the Blessed Sacrament? What is the purpose of the Lazarus parable? Have you heard of the Neocatechumenal Way? What is an exorcism? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Canon 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 are the different reasons for using incense throughout the mass? If there was an emergency where the priest had to leave as soon as mass ended, is he allowed to keep his vestments on? My mother isn't a practicing Catholic; can I even have her as my confirmation sponsor? Did Christ experience the weight of the sins of the world throughout His entire life? Was the Blessed Virgin Mary free from all the effects of original sin? Would she have aged? Is it ok for the laity to handle the chalice after mass? How should one respond to the 7th day Adventist claim that St. Michael is an allegory for Christ? Do the ICKSP canons have a good relationship with priests of the SSPX? Should I make an appointment for a general confession or just go during the weekday? 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 I married outside the Church and my husband was only baptized, what must I do to reunite with the Church? Can it ever be advisable to limit contact with your family? What do you do if someone refuses to interact with your when you disagree about Catholic teaching? Would the grief of losing a pet count if it was offered up for an intention? Where did the rules of fasting and abstinence come from? What should someone do if they forgot, and ate meat on a Friday? How do I practice adoration, is it okay to pray? Is it appropriate for Catholics to wish Muslim's a happy Ramadan? If a Catholic is working undercover for the CIA, can they join the Freemasons to keep their cover? Could the person who was married outside the Church receive a spiritual communion? Wouldn't accidently eating meat on Friday still be a venial sin? Are Catholics allowed to seek spiritual direction outside their parish? I dreamt about a black looking thing and there was misfortune after, do you think these thinks are correlated?  I was told that we have a guardian angel for our marriage, is this true? Also, can we name our guardian angel? I have been away from the Church for about 13 years, when I go to confession will the sins I don't remember still be forgiven.  Should we refrain from going to communion with venial sin on us, even though communion wipes away 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!

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 Happy St. Patrick's Day I heard a story with the CCP in China's governmental Church made a Bible where they said Jesus killed the woman who sinned. The Norbertines took over the Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine, what can you tell me about them? Are sins against the environment actually sins and are they important? Could the Angel of the Lord be Christ pre-incarnate? Can a demon pretend to be a loved one in purgatory? Could you recommend any books on Elijah? What does the "designated godparent" mean in regard to baptism? If a Protestant ask for you to hear their confession, what would you do? Did St. Patrick really drive the snakes out of Ireland Any tips on reading the Bible? At work I was asked to list my pronouns, 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!

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 are the rules for Roman Catholics attending a service at an Eastern Rite church? What is a proto-deacon in the Eastern Rite? Are there different vestments to distinguish a deacon from a proto-deacon? How often are Eastern Catholic priests married? How hard is it for a Roman Catholic to discover the Eastern Rites? How close are the Catholics and the Orthodox to reconciling? Where is Heaven? Why does feminism have a strong grasp today? How do we best deal with it? What are the differences between being out of the state of grace and being excommunicated? How do the Eastern Churches observe Lent and how is it different? If I ate meat on a Friday during Lent, what should I do? Which Protestant baptisms does the Catholic Church consider valid? Can martyrs of other faiths go to Heaven? Does have a Pope the biggest difference between the Orthodox and the Eastern Catholics? How does the Eastern Rites deal with heretics? How do the Orthodox handle heresies? How should prayer while fasting differ from prayer in everyday life? 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 Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Shrine in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020.   In Today's Show With the Feast of St. Joseph approaching, could you share some of your favorite devotions to him? Can you shed some light on the difference of taking care of our health and how some saints died of exhaustion? How do we balance the two? Images of St. Joseph's Shrine and procession. David called the Messiah ‘my Lord' How can the Messiah be his son? Should lay Catholic help pay for settling the abuse claims against the diocese? How should we feel about Cardinal McElroy becoming bishop of Washington? Does the ICKSP have masses for the anointing of the sick? Does the ICKSP utilize extraordinary ministers? My Protestant Grandparents got divorces and then legally married each other, both previous spouses died. Can we view their new "marriage" as valid? Why are people baptized outside the Church not required to get married in the Church? Should I split my tithe between my parish and a church I'm visiting? Should Catholics belong to more than one parish? Do confessed sins get revealed in the Final Judgement? What is some general advice do you have for people who recently reverted to the Faith? As a Catholic is my marriage in the Episcopal church valid? 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 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   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:   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   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!