Go Ask Your Father

Glen Story Corner for 10-21-21 Three recruiters were to address high school seniors. . . John 16:33 – I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. . . All show notes at A Few Good Men - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a woman who saved a young child from drowning, saying, “it was the right thing to do.”   Caller Question – Is it proper to encourage those who are away from the Church to seek out the anointing of the sick? Caller Comment – Wants […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father July 17th – Doing the Right Thing - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Are you living in joy in your life? Msgr Swetland explains why joy is so important to us as Christians.   Catechetical Corner – The Last Judgement Caller Question – When asking for intercession from angels and saints, do we have to ask for it out loud? All show notes at Go Ask Your Father July 16th – Joy - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you how to approach and handle the bad news that exists in the world and what Catholics can do to help make the world a better place.   Caller Question – What is a good resource for a young teenager who is considering becoming Catholic? Catechetical Corner – Hell Caller Question […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father July 15th – Dealing with Bad News - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a great good news story out of Uganda where a nun, who is also a surgeon, has devoted her life to helping and saving the lives of infants.   Caller Question – She heard that only Catholics go to heaven. Is this true? Catechetical Corner – Heaven Caller Question – […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father July 14th – A Surgeon Saving Infants’ Lives in Uganda - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

What do you value in life? Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story of a community that valued their delivery man, so much so, that they wanted to thank him personally for all his work during the pandemic.   Caller Question – He is being attacked by evil spirits, what can he do? Catechetical […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father July 13th – Values - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story out of Texas where a police officer ran into a burning home to save an 8 year old child.   Caller Comment – He prays whenever he hears an amber alert. Catechetical Corner – The Kingdom of Heaven Caller Comment – She turns off the TV […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father July 10th – Running Into Danger - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you an inspirational message from a football coach in Texas who teaches his football players that hate will not divide them, no matter what, and what the role of sports can play in the life of a Catholic.   Catechetical Corner – The Birth of Jesus Caller Question – What should […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father July 9th – Inspiration - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a woman from Alabama who is helping in her community by delivering meals to those in need on her days off.   Caller Question – How to encourage our kids to go to adoration? Caller Question – Can you get anointing of the sick if […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father July 8th – Helping Those in Need - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story from Georgia about 2 police officers who extended a helping hand to a man they could have arrested. Instead of arresting him, they helped him get back on his feet.   Caller Question – Why did God create the Devil if he knew he would betray […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father July 7th – Helping a Man in Need - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story from Colorado where local farmers found a way to help and give back to their community.   Caller Question – Why is Good Friday not a holy day of obligation? Catechetical Corner – Christ the Teacher Caller Question – When was the teaching of mortal sin […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father July 6th – Helping a Community - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story from Utah where farmers are feeding those in need during these hard times with their excess food.   Email Question – Why did Jesus not pick John the Baptist to be a disciple? Caller Question – Could Msgr Swetland explain what the Holy Face Chaplet is? […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father July 2nd – Feeding Those in Need - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a young man who went from driving a bus, to starting his journey to become a teacher, all due to some encouragement from the kids he drove to school each day.   Caller Question – Is it possible that we are in the end times? […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father July 1st – From Bus Driver to Teacher - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a police officer who saved the life of a 12 day old baby. A year later, the baby’s mother asked the officer for him to be the child’s Godfather.   Caller Question – Why did St. Peter have doubt later in life? Caller Question – […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father June 30th – Godfather and Guardian Angel - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a man who kept and shared his Catholic faith with others, even while he was in prison.   Caller Question – Can Msgr Swetland help him know if his confession was valid? Caller Question – Is purgatory mentioned in the bible? Catechetical Corner – The Soul Caller […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father June 29th – Faith Behind Bars - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story from New York where a community came together to help each other during these times of need.   Caller Question – Can Msgr explain what the physical resurrection of our bodies will be like? Catechetical Corner – Life and Health Caller Question – She has never […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father June 25th – A Helping Community - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of two University of Georgia football players who helped out a mother in a rather unusual situation.   Caller Question – Is she being disrespectful if she walks while listening to the Mass on Relevant Radio? Caller Question – Why does there seem to be so […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father June 24th – Coming Together - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you good news coming from the Coronavirus about a study that shows that fathers now feel closer to their kids than ever before.   Caller Question – Why do we not hear about St. Luke in the Mass? Caller Question – Is wondering if her marriage is valid. Catechetical Corner – […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father June 23rd – Fathers in the Family - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a woman who saved the life of a man who was attempting to commit suicide.   Caller Question – Is there a proper and improper way to use relics? Caller Question – Is having an Alexa device the same as having a Ouji board? Catechetical […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father June 22nd – To Save a Life - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a young teenager who saved the life of her elderly neighbor just by doing the right thing.   Caller Question – What kind of music should we be using during Mass? Caller Question – Do you need first communion to go to confession? Catechetical Corner […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father June 18th – A Good Neighbor - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a police officer who saved the life of 3 people by acting quickly.   Caller Question – What is the Churches view on fertility treatments? Catechetical Corner – The Prayer of Moses Caller Question – Is confession or communion valid for him since her is […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father June 17th – Applauding a Hero - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you today Glen’s Story Corner from Morning Air and the powerful message that a former NFL head coach gave about the current state of our country.   Caller Question – Is it wrong to receive communion in the hand? Catechetical Corner – Last Rites Caller Question – What does it mean […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father June 16th – Glen’s Story Corner - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you part of a homily from Father Keith Romke from the diocese of Rockford, and his love for the Eucharist and what it should mean to each and every Catholic.   Caller Question – When would Saint Paul have been ordained a priest? Catechetical Corner – Scripture Caller Question – What […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father June 15th – Love of the Eucharist - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a group of high school in Arizona who swam 25 miles in an effort to help raise money for charity.   Caller Question – She went to a voodoo ceremony when she was younger and was given a voodoo box and was told if she […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father June 12th – Are You Ready to Go the Extra Mile? - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a bakery that decided to give back to the community that helped it stay open.   Caller Question – Her daughter is getting married outside of the Church. Can she go to the wedding? Catechetical Corner – Mortal Sin Caller Question – What happened to Barabbas? Caller […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father June 11th – Giving Back to the Community - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a woman who saved the life of a man who was attempting to commit suicide.   Caller Question – Is there a proper and improper way to use relics? Caller Question – Is having an Alexa device the same as having a Ouji board? Catechetical […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father June 10th – To Save a Life - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story a Florida teen who overcame homelessness to graduate as valedictorian of his high school.   Email Question – What is a good bible recommendation for a teenage about to be confirmed? Caller Question – How does a Father make penance for an abortion? Catechetical Corner – Confession […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father June 9th – Overcoming Homelessness - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a group of middle school kids who saved up almost $3,000 for their year end field trip that ended up getting canceled due to the Coronavirus. Instead of moping about it, these young kids decided to give the money to those in need.     […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father June 8th – No Need to Mope - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a great good news story from Minneapolis where people joined together to run a food drive for local schools after the riots made it difficult for families and children to find food.   Catechetical Corner – The Precepts of the Church All show notes at Go Ask Your Father June 5th – Feeding Children - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a great good news story out of Houston Texas where an 8th grade boy found a way to feed the less fortunate by using part of his allowance money.   Email Question – Can we buy blessed or holy items from a pawn shop or a garage sale? Catechetical Corner […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father June 4th – Helping at a Young Age - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story of a family from New York who have been spending time during quarantine as a family, singing and making music   Caller Question – If a house has been blessed by a priest, can evil still enter it? Catechetical Corner – Pray with Faith Caller Question – […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father June 3rd – Singing As a Family - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a wonderful story of a man who found and returned a rosary that had been missing for years to an elderly woman.   Caller Question – He is divorced, but has gone to confession. Can he receive the Eucharist? Caller Question – How to talk to her family about God? […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father June 2nd – The Rosary - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Email – how to baptize someone as a layperson when in urgent situation? Caller – where do aborted babies go if they have not been baptized?   Catechetical Corner – Poverty of Heart All show notes at Go Ask Your Father May 29th – Poverty of Heart - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you the good news about Father Michael McGivney and his beatification.   Caller Question – Did John the Baptist know who Jesus was before the baptism of Jesus? Caller Question – Has the Church done a day of prayer for the virus? Catechetical Corner – The Good Caller Question – Where […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father May 28th – Father Michael McGivney - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story from Texas where the fire chief was in the right place at the right time to save a drowning 18 month old child.   Caller Question – Is it okay for her daughter to go to a Planned Parenthood for a cancer screening? Caller Question – […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father May 27th – Right Place, Right Time - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story sent by listener Mary about a care facility and their staff who stayed on sight 24/7 over the past 2 months to make sure none of their residents got the Coronavirus.   Email Question – Should older married couples avoid having sex? Catechetical Corner – The […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father May 26th – Stay In Heroes - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a retired police officer who has helped others during this time of crisis because he feels blessed to to be able to do so.   Caller Question – Did the Disciples leave their wives and families to follow Jesus? Caller Question – What is the relation between […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father May 22nd – A Helping Officer - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a story that is the perfect reminder that when we choose life, everyone can succeed.   Caller Question – Can he participate in spiritual communion if he is going through a divorce? Catechetical Corner – Life and Physical Health Caller Question – Is purgatory a dogma of the Church? All show notes at Go Ask Your Father May 21st – Choose Life - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story about how people all around the world are coming closer together during this time of pandemic and enjoying the little things in life as the world stays home.   Caller Question – If Jesus was Jewish, why do Jews celebrate Hanukkah and not Christmas Caller Question […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father May 20th – Getting To Know Your Neighbor - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you that a study found that during this time of lock down, many people are growing stronger in their faith.   Catechetical Corner – Sin Caller Question – What is the origin of the Rosary? Caller Question – Can Msgr Swetland explain more about original sin and evolution? All show notes at Go Ask Your Father May 19th – Stronger Faith During Lock Down - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you the wonders of Saint John Paul II and the profound impact he had on the Church in the 20th Century   Caller Question – Why did God harden Pharaohs heart? Caller Question – Why was the second miracle of John Paul II removed? Catechetical Corner – Saint John Paul II […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father May 18th – The Life of Saint John Paul II - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a garbage man who bought groceries for an elder woman, after he noticed she had no garbage for over 2 weeks.   Caller Question – Is 1 Peter 3:19 referring to purgatory? Caller Question – In Revelation, what does it mean to open the scroll? […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father May 15th – Feeding the Hungry - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story of a teacher who is willing to run the extra miles for his students, literally, and raising money for food while doing so.   Caller Question – Was there ever a time during Jesus ministry where he defended the faith? Catechetical Corner – The Mission of the […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father May 14th – Going the Extra Mile - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Catechetical Corner – Prayer   Caller Question – If you forget to mention a sin during confession, is it forgiven? Do you need to confess it the next time you go? All show notes at Go Ask Your Father May 13th – Prayer - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a married couple who were both infected with the Coronavirus, and over came the virus together.   Caller Question – Is there a novena between The Ascension and the Pentecost? Catechetical Corner – Mission Email Question – Can we go to confession over the phone? Caller Question […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father May 12th – A Marriage Stronger Than Covid-19 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story from New Mexico about a 19 year old who found $135,000 in cash, and instead of keeping it, he called the police and turned it in.   Caller Question – Why do we call priests Father if they can act in the person of Christ? Catechetical […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father May 11th – Turning in Money - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you good news coming from Italy where they will start allowing public Masses again for the faithful starting on May 18th.   Email Question – When we pray “People of Good Will”, who does the apply to? Catechetical Corner – Thou Shall Not Kill Email Question – Is there a Saint […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father May 7th – Italy Heading Back to Mass - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story of a teacher who is helping to take care of one of her students new born sibling.   Caller Question – What is Msgr Swetlands thoughts on the Churches policy in China? Catechetical Corner – Prayer as the Breath of Faith Caller Question – Why do people […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father May 6th – A Helping Teacher - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a feel good story of a new teacher who gave a portion of her stimulus check to struggling families.   Caller Question – What are the origins of the priesthood? Catechetical Corner – Salvation Caller Question – What did Jesus mean when he said “I did not come to bring […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father May 5th – Supportive Teachers - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you wonderful story of an anonymous donor who donated 1 million dollars to a local hospital to help those on the front lines in hospitals, and not just the doctors and nurses.   Caller Question – What is the lectionary? Catechetical Corner – Scripture Caller Question – As a Catholic, how […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father May 4th – Anonymous Hospital Donation - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartfelt story of a married couple who are separated by glass due to the virus, but continue their love for each other by everyday meeting at the pane of glass that separates them to talk on the phone to each other.   Caller Question – What does it truly […] All show notes at Go Ask Your Father May 1st – Lasting Love - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio