Ask A Priest Live

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: Is it permissible as a practicing Catholic to be the Godparent of a protestant family member at their Lutheran Baptism? How sick does a person have to be to miss Mass? Is the Church renewing the teaching of spiritual warfare, including teaching and preparing children? When you live on the boundary of two parishes, is it okay for your children to receive the sacraments from the parish closest to the outside of the boundary? Also, how would this work with a Latin Mass Parish? 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!

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: If a scientist were able to eradicate the Down syndrome Gene, would that be playing God? Would it be a mortal sin? Can people still get saved through Jesus during the tribulation? Can a Roman Rite Catholic attend Mass at the other Rites, and if so, all of them or which ones? How does the Church determine if a saint needs a feast day or not? 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!

Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Shrine in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show: What is the best way to deal with a child, married in the Catholic Church, deciding to divorce? What are your thoughts on the Catholic Charismatic Renewal and how the Church has approved and endorsed it? Why do we confess sins to a priest rather than directly to God? 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!

Fr. Jason Charron is a Ukrainian Catholic Priest who currently serves two parishes, inside the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saint Josaphat in Parma. In Today's Show: If God's love for us never changes, does it make sense to say we please Him more after or when we change from vice to virtue? I’m a Roman Catholic and discerning marriage with a lady who is practicing in the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR). She cannot marry me unless I agree to raise our children Orthodox. What should I do? How does one overcome jealousy over those who are in a romantic relationship? Do Eastern Catholics view Purgatory in a different way than Roman Catholics? Why do Protestants say that Jesus is the rock, and not St. Peter? 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!

Fr. William Rock, FSSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was ordained in October of 2019 and serves as a regular contributor to the FSSP North America Missive Blog. Fr. Rock is also currently contributing to TAN Books “Year of the Latin Mass.”  Fr. Rock’s video contributions can be found on TAN Books YouTube page. Show Resources: Tan Books: Year of the Latin Mass In Today's Show: Could you please explain thoroughly “Outside the Church there is no salvation”? What do parishioners need to do not to be angry with the bishop for transferring priests? Why can’t Catholics attend homosexual union services? How can I handle pressure I’ll get from my family when I convert from Protestantism to Catholicism? How are miracles attributed to Catholic saints? 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!

Father Casey Jones is a priest of the Diocese of Venice, Florida. He currently serves as the pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish and school in Naples, Florida. In Today's Show: I’m giving a Rosary to a non-Catholic; should I get it blessed by a priest? How should we conduct ourselves towards coworkers who persecute us? Regarding the birth of Jesus and the star of Bethlehem and its timing. Do we know when exactly Jesus was born, or could we ever possibly know? Have you seen the Chosen, and if so, who is your favorite portrayal? Father, what's the Spiritual Danger of helping possessed/oppressed individuals undergoing deliverance? 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!

Fr. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In Today's Show: Is it wrong to drink in front of my Mormon parents on vacation? I’ve realized I don’t really love God; I fear him instead. What can/should I do? Can being a perfectionist trying to live a sinless life lead to burnout? If so, how can we deal with this?  Why have Orthodox and Protestant Christians faced persecution by evil forces if they’re not the one true Church? 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!

Fr. Elias Mary Mills, F.I., served as Rector of the Shrine Church at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Lacrosse, Wisconsin, from 2016 to 2021. He was ordained in May of 2000. In Today's Show: • How can we interpret Vatican II’s comments in light of previous Church teachings in regard to “Religious Liberty”? • What is your day-to-day life like as a Franciscan Friar?   • How do I know that the person I want to marry is the one God intends for me?  • Why do we have to love our enemies, and how can we do this? • If I know lust is a mortal sin but impure thoughts enter the imagination, (perhaps intrusively) but I do not consent, does that simply make it a temptation? Or would it be venial? • 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!

Canon Benjamin Norman, ICKSP, was ordained in 2018. He currently serves at Most Holy Rosary Chapel (St. Vincent's School For Boys) in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. In Today's Show: Could you please touch on what is actually required as far as a “firm purpose of amendment” for a valid confession? Is it a mortal sin for a Catholic to go to a medium? Can an abortion be forgiven? What is the Catholic Church's position on dispensationalism as it relates to Zionism and protestant attachment to Israel? When did they start using the host as we know it today? My brother-in-law, who is Catholic, is cohabitating with his girlfriend. Would it be sinful to go to his house? 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!

Fr. Michael Duesterhaus was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Arlington in 1991. He spent 27 years, Active and Reserves, as a Naval Chaplain, mostly serving with units of the U.S. Marine Corps. Father has presented over 125 formal cases before Tribunals of seven dioceses of the United States. He currently serves as Parochial Vicar at St. John the Baptist Parish in Front Royal, Virginia. In Today's Show: Do you have to love everyone to get to heaven?   Why is God more wrathful in the Old Testament? To what extent do we defend our faith? Is it OK for a Catholic layman to attend a Bar Mitzvah / Bat Mitzvah? What should a eucharistic minister do when they drop the consecrated host? Can you please help me with a complicated family situation? Is it ever licit for a non-service animal to be in the sanctuary during a Catholic Mass? If not, what can be done about it? ​​If someone has autism or ADHD, and they feel rejected by others within their church community because of their struggles and for being different, how can they see God in this? ​​​​What do you think is causing young people to be more and more interested in the Church?   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!

Fr. Joseph Dalimata, FSSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Littleton (Denver), Colorado. He was ordained in May of 2021. Click here for more information on Bosco Ministries.  In Today's Show: Recently married, and I've felt like I'm not doing enough to lead spiritually. I don't want to start bad spiritual habits with my spouse. What do you see that new husbands do wrong, and what do you wish more of them knew/did?   Can a priest be tempted by a confession? For example, if the penitent goes into detail about their sins of drunkenness or lust, could this become a near occasion of sin for the priest?   Why do you think Protestants get angry when we speak about loving our Holy Mother Mary? I was a Protestant and never felt angry. How can we be angry when she is Jesus’s Mom and said yes to God's call for her life?   Could you clarify how to properly make a spiritual communion?   Could you clarify whether we should attend the Saturday anticipated Mass or not?   I like to receive communion on the tongue, but last Sunday a Minister wanted me to take the Host in my hands. I refused, and she told me they are not supposed to do that anymore. Is it still allowed in the Catholic Church?   What is the proper integration of fitness with faith?   ​​If God’s ultimate desire is reconciliation, what do you think is the deepest reason He allows so much suffering that seems to drive people away from Him rather than toward Him? 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!

Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Shrine in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show: Why is the universe so large if it was made only for us? How can we focus fully on God without getting distracted by secular things? Can blind priests say the Mass from memory? How literal should we take "the body and the soul are one"? What should we do if a family member is uncomfortable with the Catholic faith? Can a wake be held on a Sunday? How can poorly catechized Catholic families become well-grounded in the faith? Is there a problem with watching videos of crimes being committed and arrests? 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!

Fr. Daniel Alloy, FSSP, has served as Parochial Vicar at Regina Caeli Parish in Houston, Texas, since July of 2022. He was ordained in June of 2020. In Today's Show: Is it okay to only want to have a small family? What is the most memorable thing that ever happened to Fr. Alloy during Mass? Do Catholics have a responsibility to correct non-Catholic friends in error? How much power should the Pope have? Will we see our deceased pets in Heaven? How did St. Joseph get the nickname "Terror of Demons"? Could Nostra Aetate be reversed or revised? Do people struggle over the existence of aliens? What is the concept of Mary as the Mediatrix of All Graces? 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!

Father Casey Jones is a priest of the Diocese of Venice, Florida. He currently serves as the pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish and school in Naples, Florida. In Today's Show: What is a good response to someone who says Jesus in the New Testament isn't an accurate depiction? Father Casey's Catholic radio background. Does a priest need to touch a host with his bare hands to consecrate it? Is there a physical limit when a priest blesses water? Will Magnifica Humanitas change the way Catholics perceive technology? Do people afflicted with demons typically get red eyes or very black eyes? Is the desire to do things specifically for praise from our peers and superiors wrong? 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!

Fr. Michael Duesterhaus was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Arlington in 1991. He spent 27 years, Active and Reserves, as a Naval Chaplain, mostly serving with units of the U.S. Marine Corps. Father has presented over 125 formal cases before Tribunals of seven dioceses of the United States. He currently serves as Parochial Vicar at St. John the Baptist Parish in Front Royal, Virginia. In Today's Show: How can we get more Catholics to attend Mass? What is a good Catholic response to those who support Planned Parenthood because they help prevent STD's? Do the intentions that we hold privately during the Mass have the same weight as those that are announced during the Mass? Are personal vows to God binding? What is the difference between solemnities and feasts? Is putting religious stickers up in public a sin? Can mortal sins be forgiven outside of confession? What is the retirement process like for priests? Why do Catholics wear the Crucifix?  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!

Father Christopher Mahar earned a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy from Providence College in 2000 and subsequently completed his Bachelor's degree in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome in 2003. He was ordained a deacon in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome in 2003 and a priest in the Diocese of Providence in 2004. He currently serves as Pastor at St. Augustine Church in Providence, Rhode Island.  In Today's Show: If we don't receive the Eucharist, do we receive any graces/blessings from attending Mass?  How do we tell other Catholic parents not to do Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny? Why isn't Holy Thursday a Holy Day of Obligation? What is the difference between burnout and sloth? Does separation violate the marital vows of caring in sickness and in health? Does a priest need to have his stole on for a sacrament to be valid? What are the different occasions of sin? What is the most effective way to pray for holy souls in purgatory? Why are young children not able to receive the Eucharist despite their understanding of it? 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!

Fr. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In Today's Show: Father Born's advice to a Muslim who is exploring the Catholic Church. Are some Catholic universities affirming Pride month? Does a layperson have the right to exorcise themself? Can a priest celebrate Mass without their missal? Are prayers more efficacious if we say them out loud? What is the moral responsibility of a couple to seek medical treatment for infertility? 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!

Fr. William Rock, FSSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was ordained in October of 2019 and serves as a regular contributor to the FSSP North America Missive Blog. Fr. Rock is also currently contributing to TAN Books “Year of the Latin Mass.”  Fr. Rock’s video contributions can be found on TAN Books YouTube page. Show Resources: Tan Books: Year of the Latin Mass In Today's Show: Father Rock's resources on Catholic spirituality. How should a penitent deal with a priest who uses his cell phone during confession? If someone is born a woman and then transitions to a man, can they join the seminary and become a deacon? How should we explain Pride flags to children? Do those who have their marriage annulled and have a civil divorce commit adultery?  Are stock brokers who sell stocks of immoral companies in sin? Why did the Catholic Church change the fasting requirement in the past 100 years? Is marriage for the weak? 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!

Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Shrine in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show: If someone we know is in sin, should we rebuke their actions instead of showing false kindness? Do priests need to drink out of the chalice? Are Catholic disciplines too legalistic?  How can we defend the Catholic church against governments that are conspiring to harm the faith? How can we get ahead in this world without usury? Was the illness St. Therese had a sign of possession? Should the laity be distributing Holy Communion to the homebound? What do ICKSP priests do when they want to swim? 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!

Father Casey Jones is a priest of the Diocese of Venice, Florida. He currently serves as the pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish and school in Naples, Florida. In Today's Show: How can a fallen-away Catholic re-enter the Church? Can someone who is homebound or disabled enroll in OCIA? How can a Catholic physician balance their religious beliefs with their duty to respect patients' decisions? Does the Catholic church obligate us to vote in elections? ​Why don't we go back to traditional hymns and chant for modern Masses? Can an annulment be done incorrectly? Are our prayers less effective if prayed under duress?  Do we have to register at the parish that is closest to us?  If the Gospel is to be preached universally, how should Catholics understand the existence of different gospel presentations universally? Can a Catholic work at a farm that grows marijuana in a legal state? 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!

Fr. Francisco Nahoe, OFM Conv., has served the Church and the Franciscan Order in Catholic education, campus ministry, parochial ministry, and catechesis. He is a chaplain at Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, California, and focuses his scholarly efforts on Renaissance rhetoric and Polynesian ethnohistory. In Today's Show: How do we resolve the issue of death preceding the existence of humanity? What is the meaning of the "implanted word" in the Epistle of James? In the parable of the ten gold coins, does usury come into play with collecting interest? Was the first time the Holy Spirit came down to Earth Pentecost? What's the best refutation for "Jesus did not know the hour, therefore he is not God"? Should someone impatient avoid evangelizing others? How can the Church make cafeteria and cultural Catholics more zealous? How can someone become devoted to a particular saint?  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!

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: ​Is "made in the image and likeness of God" meant to be taken literally or spiritually? Should veiling be done after Vatican II? Is watching a recorded Mass different from a livestreamed Mass? Can Demons infiltrate our thoughts? Can a mortal sin become venial through habit? What does "binding and loosing on Earth as in Heaven" mean? Do priests need to find their own place to live? Is religious trauma a real thing? What decision should be made if a doctor recommends an abortion? Do IVF babies have a soul? Can Gregorian Masses be offered for an entire family tree? 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!

Father Casey Jones is a priest of the Diocese of Venice, Florida. He currently serves as the pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish and school in Naples, Florida. In Today's Show: Will those who are unable to use their talents for God be punished? Did Jesus purposefully blemish the animals at the temple with the whip? Do Catholics have a duty to serve the public by running for political positions? Is demonic imagery being normalized in pop culture? What is the best way to talk about Jesus with a non-Catholic stranger?  Has Satan been unbound? ​What is a good formula to develop a habit of repentance and reparation? Can a priest force a criminal to turn themselves in before absolving them? Why did Jesus only stay in Nazareth and Jerusalem and not go around the world? 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!

Father Christopher Mahar earned a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy from Providence College in 2000 and subsequently completed his Bachelor's degree in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome in 2003. He was ordained a deacon in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome in 2003 and a priest in the Diocese of Providence in 2004. He currently serves as Pastor at St. Augustine Church in Providence, Rhode Island.  In Today's Show: How should we answer an evangelical on why some parishes charge baptismal fees? Do bad things happening in someone's life suggest a demonic influence? What should Catholics do besides not eating meat on Fridays?  Would it be sinful for a Catholic business owner to host a Protestant Praise and Worship night? Would it be sinful or imprudent to watch a movie that contains nudity? Should Catholic parents send their children to non-Newman-approved colleges? How does proportionality work? Should parents try to keep their kids sheltered from the outside world? What is the best way to share our faith through social media? 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!

Fr. Francisco Nahoe, OFM Conv., has served the Church and the Franciscan Order in Catholic education, campus ministry, parochial ministry, and catechesis. He is a chaplain at Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, California, and focuses his scholarly efforts on Renaissance rhetoric and Polynesian ethnohistory. In Today's Show: Is there a difference in how to deal with a heretic vs a believer in Titus and Matthew? What is the biblical justification for confession? Why can't animals be baptized? Why does Jesus refer to himself as the Son of Man? Do priests typically keep an archive of their past homilies? Does Gen Z have an increased interest in Catholicism? What is the "desolating abomination" in Matthew 24? 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!

Fr. Elias Mary Mills, F.I., served as Rector of the Shrine Church at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Lacrosse, Wisconsin, from 2016 to 2021. He was ordained in May of 2000. In Today's Show: Is it possible for us to fully love the Lord with our whole hearts, minds, and souls? Why does the Stigmata appear on the palms when the nails were driven into Jesus' wrists? Do priests own their own car? Would it be a sin not to attend Mass on Ascension Thursday? If someone habitually commits sins, do they have a true conversion of heart? Do we have to forgive all of our debtors? Could someone who is transgender become Catholic? What would a Vatican III look like? Does Jesus feel the pain of being crucified over and over again each time a Mass is said? How can we fully separate ourselves from material things? 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!

Fr. William Rock, FSSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was ordained in October of 2019 and serves as a regular contributor to the FSSP North America Missive Blog. Fr. Rock is also currently contributing to TAN Books “Year of the Latin Mass.”  Fr. Rock’s video contributions can be found on TAN Books YouTube page. Show Resources: Tan Books: Year of the Latin Mass In Today's Show: Is missing Sunday Mass a mortal sin? Should someone who is discerning between marriage and the priesthood date? What does Matthew 5:22 mean? Should a parent who allows their child to move in with a boyfriend or girlfriend receive Holy Communion?  When priests say Mass, is it like “going to work” for them? Do you have to consult a priest before consecrating yourself to Jesus? Is using sacramentals to combat lustful thoughts cheating? Is using acupuncture against church teaching? 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!

Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Shrine in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show: "Should I send my son to boarding school?" Could a Catholic participate in a TV show like Survivor if it meant missing Mass? Should Catholics sing karaoke songs that use the Lord's name in vain? How does Jesus' sacrifice 2000 years ago affect our lives today? ​If one has a committed spiritual life, does the Lord build in "corrections" to keep us on track? Should there be a chaperone during courtship? What is Canon Sharpe's advice to not get burnt out during seminary? Are encyclicals infallible? 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!

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: ​Is it moral to purchase a relic with the intention of giving it to the clergy? What is the best way to explain to a non-Catholic that cohabitation is not allowed? Why is divorce not allowed in cases where the spouse cheats? Do two people who have dated have any claim towards each other? Is it a sin to joke about an assassination attempt? What is the best way to deal with a pornography addiction? Can a priest, after hearing the confession of a criminal, hand over security footage to the police? Can a Roman Catholic make a habit of attending Byzantine Catholic liturgies?  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!

Fr. Jason Charron is a Ukrainian Catholic Priest who currently serves two parishes, inside the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saint Josaphat in Parma. In Today's Show: Why is there a difference between the age of first communion in the Latin and Eastern rites? Which of the Church Fathers do Eastern Catholic Priests typically enjoy the most?  How can we say that the Catholic Church is the original Church when the only jurisdiction to split from the Church in 1054 was Rome?  If people are not brought up Catholic, how can they properly know the natural law? Is birth control medicine an objective moral evil? Should lay people speak out against clergy on social media? Does limbo exist? Where is the line drawn between praying to saints and intercession? 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!

Fr. William Rock, FSSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was ordained in October of 2019 and serves as a regular contributor to the FSSP North America Missive Blog. Fr. Rock is also currently contributing to TAN Books “Year of the Latin Mass.”  Fr. Rock’s video contributions can be found on TAN Books YouTube page. Show Resources: Tan Books: Year of the Latin Mass In Today's Show: Where in scripture does it say that we will be reunited with our physical bodies? What does Paul mean when he says, "To live is Christ, and to die is gain"? Where did the month of May being dedicated to Mary come from? If an infant died before they could become baptized, could they have been baptized by desire? What does it mean to be enrolled in the brown scapular? What is the difference between a Gospel and an Epistle? How should Catholics approach accumulating wealth? What is the history of the vigil of Pentecost? 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!

Fr. Joseph Dalimata, FSSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Littleton (Denver), Colorado. He was ordained in May of 2021. Click here for more information on Bosco Ministries.  In Today's Show: What is Bosco Ministries and the preventative method? What advice would Father Dalimata offer to single men? If Father Dalimata could give one message to young men, what would it be? How can men deal with the thoughts of being less than enough? What is Father's opinion on "Alpha Male" culture? Should toddlers attend Mass? Would Saint John Bosco recommend that men become Knights of Columbus? 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!

Fr. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In Today's Show: What should reparation look like for calumny and detraction? What is the difference between a Bishop and an Archbishop? Is a double-sided crucifix disrespectful? Can a layperson add regular salt to exorcised salt to increase the amount? Father Born's reading recommendations for the Ascension? Can devotions border on being superstitious? How do we know if we are receiving signal graces? Why do people consecrate themselves to Mary and the Saints? What is the Catholic teaching on aliens?  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!

Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Shrine in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show: What are the main differences between the TLM and the Ordinary Form? What is natural law? Is it licit for a Bishop to celebrate a Solemn High Mass? If the Levitical priesthood has seemingly ended, why then do we have Catholic Priests? Canon Sharpe's Church Father reading list. How can we reconcile God's plan of salvation for Muslims with Extra Ecclesiam nulla salus? Would it be okay to send a child to an SSPX school? 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!

Fr. Elias Mary Mills, F.I., served as Rector of the Shrine Church at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Lacrosse, Wisconsin, from 2016 to 2021. He was ordained in May of 2000. In Today's Show: How responsible are we for using ethical medications? Does invincible ignorance affect culpability in a case where someone believes abortion is not murder? What are Father Elias' thoughts on Catholics who support sports teams that hold pride nights? If money didn't exist, would we become closer to God? Besides praying, what can we do to combat loneliness? How should a Catholic understand true ecumenism without falling into relativism? Why does a priest join his index finger and thumb during the Mass? 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!

Father Casey Jones is a priest of the Diocese of Venice, Florida. He currently serves as the pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish and school in Naples, Florida. In Today's Show: Can AI imagery of Holy Figures be blessed? What does seminary life look like? What is Fr. Casey's favorite Eucharistic prayer? Can we feel or know God's grace? Could animals speak before the fall of man? Does invincible ignorance exist today with the internet? How do we know if something happened by chance or because God allowed it? How can we love our neighbor if our neighbor does not reciprocate? Are we morally culpible for the actions of the businesses we support? 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!

Fr. Joseph Dalimata, FSSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Littleton (Denver), Colorado. He was ordained in May of 2021. In Today's Show: How should men balance their authority with submission to state authorities? Are people obligated to get their spouse to heaven? If a man marries a non-Catholic and this marriage then fails, can he ever receive the Eucharist again? What is Generational Sin? Which is the best Bible translation for Apologetic purposes? 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!

Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Shrine in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show: Why doesn't the Catholic Church believe in the rapture? Why is confession only required once per year? When does it become just for Catholics to rise up in defense of the faithful? ​​In John 20, Thomas was not present when Jesus breathed the Holy Spirit onto the Apostles. Is this significant? How did the giants come to be? What teachings from Vatican II are the hardest to reconcile? How should non-Catholics go up to receive a blessing during Holy Communion? What are the best resources to learn Latin for the TLM? 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!

Fr. Michael Duesterhaus was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Arlington in 1991. He spent 27 years, Active and Reserves, as a Naval Chaplain, mostly serving with units of the U.S. Marine Corps. Father has presented over 125 formal cases before Tribunals of seven dioceses of the United States. He currently serves as Parochial Vicar at St. John the Baptist Parish in Front Royal, Virginia. In Today's Show: How should the laity touch the sacred vessels? ​​What is meant by the “internal forum”? How many times in one day can you receive communion? What is the best way to deal with someone who has major disagreements about the Catholic Church's view on cohabitation?  How long should we tolerate those who are against the church in our lives? Is it okay to pray in front of statues or paintings of Jesus and Mary? What steps do we need to take to love Christ more? 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!

Fr. Anthony Amato is the Pastor of St. Peter's Parish in Clifton Springs, New York. He was ordained as a priest in June of 2017 by Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Diocese of Rochester, New York. In Today's Show: Do we need to reconfess sins we've forgotten? Can self-control from sexual sins ever become permanently achieved?  Is praise the same as worship? What is Satan's final destiny? Is it a mortal sin to get a contact high? Are sacraments received from a sedevacantist priest valid? What are the baptism of blood and the baptism of desire? 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!

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: ​How does Father feel about restricting communion to practicing Catholics? Should we skip the morning offering prayer during Good Friday? Who is Fr. Brancich's favorite saint? Is it an option for the congregation to stand for the whole Liturgy of the Eucharist? Will a priest automatically administer the apostolic pardon with the anointing of the sick?  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!

Fr. Joseph Dalimata, FSSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Littleton (Denver), Colorado. He was ordained in May of 2021. In Today's Show: Are demons in the lower levels of purgatory? Will the FSSP expand to other parts of the United States? At a certain age, can we stop going to confession? How often should our homes be blessed? "Why does it feel like I don't matter in the Catholic Church?" Father's thoughts on the Holy Face devotion. 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!

Canon Benjamin Norman, ICKSP, was ordained in 2018. He currently serves at Most Holy Rosary Chapel (St. Vincent's School For Boys) in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. In Today's Show: Is breaking the first three commandments the worst crime one can commit? When and why did the distribution of Holy Communion in the hand begin? Is it possible to pray perfectly? What is Canon Norman's opinion on the Divine Mercy Novena? ​​How can a layman best live the spirituality of the ICKSP living in the world, in the midst of their manifold duties? Can secular work be gratifying and not just toil? 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!

Fr. William Rock, FSSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was ordained in October of 2019 and serves as a regular contributor to the FSSP North America Missive Blog. Fr. Rock is also currently contributing to TAN Books “Year of the Latin Mass.”  Fr. Rock’s video contributions can be found on TAN Books YouTube page. Show Resources: Tan Books: Year of the Latin Mass In Today's Show: Is freezing female eggs morally acceptable? How can someone become catechized without access to a church? Should a diocese be sending people to Protestant services? How do we know if a sin is mortal or venial? Father's tips for meditation during the rosary. How many Gregorian Masses are considered too many? What is the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter? Why did Jesus need to be punished if God forgave sins in the Old Testament? What would Fr. Rock say to someone who is considering leaving the church over politics?  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!

Father Casey Jones is a priest of the Diocese of Venice, Florida. He currently serves as the pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish and school in Naples, Florida. In Today's Show: Is smoking tobacco a sin? When we pray hard for something that never happens, how do we not lose hope? How does the Catholic Church differ from the Anglican Ordinariate? Is it okay to prefer the Jesus prayer over the Hail Mary? Can a Catholic practice Tai Chi? Can we distance ourselves from our parents if they are causing us harm? Is a clover a sufficient symbol to explain the Trinity? So we say “begotten, not made in not made” what does that mean exactly? 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!

Fr. Francisco Nahoe, OFM Conv., has served the Church and the Franciscan Order in Catholic education, campus ministry, parochial ministry, and catechesis. He is a chaplain at Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, California, and focuses his scholarly efforts on Renaissance rhetoric and Polynesian ethnohistory. In Today's Show: Why isn't it considered receiving Holy Communion twice when you receive it in both species? How can you study seriously? Is Cleophas from Luke 24:18 the same from John 19:25? What does temporal punishment look like? Did the devil know Jesus is the Son of God? Can Catholics eat meat on Fridays outside of Lent? Is there such a thing as a "born again" Catholic? 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!

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 is the best way to end a confession? Should you wait to sit at Mass until the priest sits? Does the church offer Holy Communion to those with dementia, Down Syndrome, or other mental impairments? Historically, how were deaf people able to assist at the traditional Latin mass? Is it ever ok to swear to express frustration? Why have people tried to change the Canon of the Mass? How do Catholics interpret the relationship in the Song of Songs? What is a Mass stipend? How many Masses should be said for a deceased loved one? Is there a difference between praying to God the Father and Jesus? How do Jesus and Mary feel about gay people? 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!

Fr. William Rock, FSSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was ordained in October of 2019 and serves as a regular contributor to the FSSP North America Missive Blog. Fr. Rock is also currently contributing to TAN Books “Year of the Latin Mass.”  Fr. Rock’s video contributions can be found on TAN Books YouTube page. Show Resources: Tan Books: Year of the Latin Mass In Today's Show: Would a series of First Fridays have been interrupted by Good Friday? Is it a sin to dye or alter hair? Why was Isaac offered by Abraham and not Ismael? What is the best way to move on from past pain? How can we overcome laziness in our day-to-day lives? Is the blood of Christ needed for the laity? How can people tell if a parish is progressive or traditional? How does the Church view children with special needs? 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!

Father Casey Jones is a priest of the Diocese of Venice, Florida. He currently serves as the pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish and school in Naples, Florida. In Today's Show: Since marriage doesn't exist in Heaven, will people still have special bonds with each other? Did Jesus know that Judas would betray him the moment he joined as an Apostle? Is the V sign of peace appropriate during Mass? Father's opinion on President Trump and Pope Leo XIV's feud. How does the plenary indulgence given during the Urbi et Orbi address work? Why do the blessings at the end of the show not include those listening after? If a new book is put out by the church regarding indulgences, does it negate what was previously taught? Is a general abolution the equivalent of a sacramental confession? How can we keep Easter alive for the rest of the 50 days beyond Easter Sunday? 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!

Fr. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In Today's Show: Should we beat our chest during the consecration? What is the best way to pray to the saints? What is the difference between the New Age use of incense and the Catholic use? If you don't have a saint's name, is your patron saint the feast day you were born? Does everything happen for a reason? How can someone overcome confession anxiety? Are greeters essential to Mass? Is it okay to listen to protestant shows and talks? What should we say to protestant converts who are used to laying their hands on others while praying? 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!