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EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 45 MIN

12/9/25 – Fr. Michael Copenhagen - Can You Confess by Desire Alone?

from Ask A Priest Live · host The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network

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 Bachelor's of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. In Today's Show: What are the requirements for fulfilling the Holy Days of Obligation? Should there be adoration with no priest or deacon? How far should we take invincible ignorance for Protestants? Why do we not follow the Mosaic laws and customs? Is there such a thing as Confession by desire? What is the proper attire for Mass? How important is confirmation What was the transition from seminary to priesthood for Fr. Copenhagen? How do we correct those who use the Lord's name in vain? 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. 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 Bachelor's of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. In Today's Show: What are the requirements for fulfilling the Holy Days of Obligation? Should there be adoration with no priest or deacon? How far should we take invincible ignorance for Protestants? Why do we not follow the Mosaic laws and customs? Is there such a thing as Confession by desire? What is the proper attire for Mass? How important is confirmation What was the transition from seminary to priesthood for Fr. Copenhagen? How do we correct those who use the Lord's name in vain? 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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