2/19/25 - Fr. John Brancich, FSSP - How Should Catholics View ”Manifest Destiny”?

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 What are some tips to offer things up and suffer well? Were the baptisms from St. John the Baptist invalid? What is the difference between active self-defense in a war situation versus revenge? Does Manifest Destiny have any biblical basis? How should Catholics view the puritans? What should I do to prepare myself for debating with those with worldly views? I was told I was "too ridged" how do we deal with family that tell us that? How should Catholics view dancing? Does the FSSP plan to release any more sacred music albums? How does one get rid of the spiritual pride that can arise with apologetics? Would it be idiotic to determine if I should join the priesthood by a coin flip? How should Catholics handle modesty between the same sex? Is failing to pray for a family member who is sick a 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!