EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 44 MIN
1/19/26 - Fr. John Brancich, FSSP - How Open Do We Need to Be in Confession?
from Ask A Priest Live · host The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network
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: Why does Revelation 5:13 point to animals being able to praise God? What can a priest do for communion if he is not in a state of grace? Is it a sin not to follow the guidance given to you in the confessional? How do we balance being sorrowful and blessed? How open do we need to be about our sins during confession? Prayer suggestions for Septuagesima. Does annulment require a civil divorce first? What does it mean when people say Mary is the spouse of the Holy Spirit? What should we do if the precious blood is spilled onto our clothes? Is silver the same as white as a liturgical color? Why can't women be priests? And more. Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!
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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: Why does Revelation 5:13 point to animals being able to praise God? What can a priest do for communion if he is not in a state of grace? Is it a sin not to follow the guidance given to you in the confessional? How do we balance being sorrowful and blessed? How open do we need to be about our sins during confession? Prayer suggestions for Septuagesima. Does annulment require a civil divorce first? What does it mean when people say Mary is the spouse of the Holy Spirit? What should we do if the precious blood is spilled onto our clothes? Is silver the same as white as a liturgical color? Why can't women be priests? And more. Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!
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