12/4/23 - Fr. Jonathan Romanoski, FSSP

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 When I was growing up, we always recited the Nicene Creed at Mass.  But now it seems that the Apostle's Creed is getting more use. I was wondering if this shift had anything to do with the controversy surrounding the Western Churches' inclusion of the "filioque" in the Nicene Creed, which I understand was one of the factors leading to the "Great Schism" of 1054? Was St. John the Apostle too young to start his ministry? What should Catholics believe on the separation of Church and State? I'm doing Lectio Divina with the scene with the boat when Jesus says come out and follow me, but I'm struggling, as I can't imagine myself doing so. Any advice? I pray for the living and usually select someone specific to pray for. I have a set of petitions that I make, many of which are targeted towards their proper, active participation in the faith. Is this an appropriate practice? What would be a good response or explanation for why we don't read more from the Pentateuch, Minor Prophets, and so on during Mass? What is the proper disposal procedure for a Protestant "Bible?" How do we respond to Protestant arguments about graces obtained through the sacraments? Which is more important: to follow one's conscience or to follow one's faith? Who is God? What does that word apostle mean? Since Peter was the first Pope, does that make his successors to the papacy apostles as well?   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!