We're live now with Fr. William Rock, FSSP who serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Rock, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Are there Catholic influences in the Lord of the Rings books? Should a person reveal any mental health conditions to a priest before confession?’ Is eating something that you know is bad for you considered gluttony? If a fast ends in the evening, is it ok to eat until full? Are non-Catholic sacraments valid? Can you explain Semi-doubles and the ranking of feasts from older missalettes? Was Lilith Adam’s first wife? At what point does despondency become grave? Does the Easter Vigil in the Latin Mass fulfill the Easter Sunday obligation? Is it grave to not attempt to pull out of a despondent state? (Follow up from previous question) How does trinitarian monotheism differ from polytheism? Is it a mortal sin to only attend Easter Vigil and not Easter Sunday Mass? Does melted wax from a blessed candle need to be treated as a sacramental? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! Contact President Trump: https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ On X: @realDonaldTrump and @POTUS On Truth Social: @realDonaldTrump Links: Catholic Abolitionists: https://catholicabolitionists.com/ The Men's March: https://themensmarch.com/ Follow the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-simple-truth/id1554081947 More great free Catholic programming: https://thestationofthecross.com/ Check out Jim's website at https://jimhavens.com/ Get the free PDF resource - "Three Powerful Prayers to Start Each Day": https://www.jimhavens.com/threepowerfulprayers

We're live now with Fr. Paul Born, who currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts. You can get your question in for Fr. Born (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show: I'm a revert and I now see women handing out Communion, is this new? Are Sunday readings different in the TLM vs Novus Ordo, if so, why? How do I truly repent of mortal sins mentally and not make it a legalistic checklist? What is the Church's position on home altars? Does the parable of the unjust stewards apply to gambling? What are some prayerful ways and dispositions to prepare for Holy Week? What are your thoughts on the supposed apparition of Jes to Luz De Maria and other private revelations? How can I pray to God without trying to be manipulative? or trying to take "advantage" of God's mercy. Is it okay for Catholics to watch the 700 Club or other Protestant live TV? Is it a mortal sin for an unmarried celibate “couple” to share the same bed due to limited finances? Some traditional or TLM friends tell me It is harmful for me to go to the Novus Ordo. Is this true? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Michael Stein, ICKSP, Rector at Old St. Patrick Oratory in Kansas City, Missouri! You can get your question in for Canon Stein (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show: How can I apply to a traditional seminary? Can you give recommendations on how to prepare for holy week? Introducing a new mass missal for ICKSP. What does a priest can do when non-Catholic shows up for confession? ​​Is the new ICKSP missal available in Spanish? What was God's original plan for Adam? Was Mary subject to aging? How can I help a friend whose son was abused in the seminary? Hall to Holiness Website: www.HallToHoliness.com "Ad Altare Dei, A Visual Guide to the Latin Mass: Pew Edition" A newly released missal using Photography from Old St. Patrick Oratory: www.LatinMassProject.com 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! Hall to Holiness Website: www.HallToHoliness.com "Ad Altare Dei, A Visual Guide to the Latin Mass: Pew Edition" A newly released missal using Photography from Old St. Patrick Oratory: www.LatinMassProject.com 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Anthony Amato from the Diocese of Rochester, New York and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Amato, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show What is the best way to grow spiritually during Holy Week? What can I do to please God during Mass? What are some signs of a priestly vocation?* Do Bishops have to be part of the First Communion Mass? Is it ok to focus on observing the Latin Mass without following the missal verbatim? Why did God not send Christ immediately after Adam and Eve sinned? What are Fr. Amato's three favorite books of the Bible to use for Lectio Divina? Is it okay if I receive Jesus from the chalice and not the host? How should Catholics react to Cardinal McCarrick’s passing? Is using the wrong date for my birthday while creating an online account considered lying? Are priestly blessings on pre-recorded audio or video still valid? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! Vocations: by Fr. William Doyle, S.J. https://williedoyle.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/vocations.pdf

We're live now with Fr. Anthony Amato from the Diocese of Rochester, New York and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Amato, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Who were the Nicolaitans in the book of Revelation and did Jesus hate them? Is it ok for lay faithful use blessed salt and oil for consumption? How are we to handle non-Catholic idolatrous places of worship? Is it wrong to pray with a helmet on if it is for safety? Why do bad things happen to good people, and good things happen to bad people? My daughter has been dating a Jewish man for a few years; can they be married validly? Is it a sin of sacrilege if the Host came out of my mouth because of a cough? Can a bishop prohibit public ad orientem worship for the novus ordo? Can you get in trouble for genuflecting and kissing the ring of a bishop who's in schism? What should a person do if they are scrupulous and lose their spiritual director? Is it wrong to use of birth control pills to treat acne? Why does God create people that he knows may be damned to hell? Why does God not send condemned souls to another Planet and give them another Chance? Are slip-ups regarding addiction to immoral images be considered mortal sin? While asleep I uttered something which did not make sense to me. What might this have been? How should a Catholic react and respond to the recent black mass held in Kansas? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. John Brancich, FSSP and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Brancich, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Is it a sin to not be circumcised? Why do some people think God doesn't punish sinful actions? Do I need to pray while walking under the Jubilee door in Rome? How do I cope with nightmares about the end of the world? Is it wrong to use CBD supplements for anxiety? Why did the devil tempt Eve instead of Adam? If pregnancy is dangerous to the wife's health, should the couple remain celibate? Is it ok to ask St. Therese for a rose as a sign? What does "join your sufferings with God's suffering" mean? Should Catholics at risk of passing down genetic problems not marry? Why are there two versions of certain prayers on Ember days? Is pouring water as effective as immersion baptism? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Michael Copenhagen, and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Copenhagen, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show What is the Qurbono? Why is the Qurbono considered an offering in the Maronite Rite? How can we offer what we don't possess? Is Palamism or the distinction between the essence and energy of God considered a heresy? Why is the sacrifice of the mass offered in the past tense? How can a priest like Fr. Copenhagen be married with children? Is saying I've read the terms and conditions without reading them be considered lying? Why does the devil hate Latin if it was a language created by pagans? How does a married priest balance priesthood and family life? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Luke Zignego, ICKSP the Chaplain of Saint Joseph Oratory in the Diocese of Gary, Indiana, and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Rock, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Can you have schola with men and women in it? Is there an official standard barring "trans" people from entering the seminary? Were there Jewish Christians who distrusted the New Testament, and was these the foundation of Protestantism? Are God's energies separate from his essence? What constitutes missing the Sunday obligation? What is the difference in praying a novena for an intention vs wishful thinking? When does drunkenness become a mortal sin? My friend receives the Precious Blood at the Novus Ordo, is that allowed? Can 1 confession be made for both the Holy Face Novena and First Friday devotion? Is it possible to arrange a world-wide rosary? How to respond to the claim that Jesus' messianic prophecy was fully fulfilled in him riding the donkey into Jerusalem? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. William Rock from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Rock, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Can you explain the German clown mass? Can a seminarian do a mass, or would that just be a liturgy of the word? How can we tell who is a good priest? Would priests remain priests in Heaven? Can a person who committed suicide see what happens on earth? (Prayers for the Callers Husband) Can the laity set up Holy Hour, or should just a priest do it? Is it wrong to believe that Our Lady of Fatima was an imposter? Why are so many Catholics poorly catechized? I believe I heard a priest say that Jesus' divinity was "downloaded" could you explain? When you are doing a Holy Hour in a church when there is a rosary going on, should you participate? Does God not heal depression sometimes for a good reason? If someone has rebuked the Church but is at their death bed. Can I bring a priest for 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. John Brancich from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Brancich, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Was the sin of Sodom more about homosexuality or generally about the sin of lust? My son has a classmate with two "dads". What should I tell him about what parenthood should be? What advice do you have for parents who are dealing with children who are practicing an unnatural lifestyle? What is the difference between a bishop and an archbishop? When talking to a bishop or archbishop do we use the term "Your Excellency" or Your Grace"? Do you have tips on how to stop dwelling on past hurts? What are the qualities of a good spiritual director? How do I respond to someone who says that Planned Parenthood does good things? Do we know what Mary prayed at the foot of the cross? How should we view the hierarchy of the apostles in scripture? Can you explain a spiritual experience I had when I received the Eucharist? How to respond to the argument that life begins at first breath? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Francisco Nahoe from the Order of Friars Minor Conventual and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Nahoe, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show If I'm currently suffering depression and adjustment disorder, would you advise avoiding confession till symptoms clear? What would be your most imminent change to help fix the Church? Why does the Latin rite separate the sacraments of initiation while the Eastern Rites do not? What are your top three books of the Bible to meditate with? What guidance would you give to better my nightly examination of conscience? I heard that on a non-holy day of obligation that it isn't required to say the creed after the homily, is this true? If I'm in the medical field and was pressured to have my patients do yoga, should I leave? What advice would you give on how to discern when I actually committed a sin or not? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Anthony Amato from the Diocese of Rochester, New York and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Amato, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show If someone commits a grave sin accidently does that still open themselves up to demonic possession? How does the Church view infertility treatments if a couple are struggling to conceive? Why do people raise their hands during the Our Father, and should they? Is Natural Family Planning acceptable for Catholics to use? During the Annunciation, did Our Lady have the option to say no? Why does Our Lady only appear to Catholics? Is the Didache good proof of the Early Church being Catholic? Should the Annunciation be considered the "real" Christmas? Is it necessary to believe that St. Joseph was chaste his entire life? Why would God have to be mindful of his Passion like mentioned in the Divine Mercy prayers? During the Eucharistic prayer the priest sometimes says "we may merit to be co-heirs to Eternal life". How can we by ourselves merit heaven? What does it mean to be in communion with the pope? Can I go to my sister's non-Catholic parish to avoid creating strife? What is the view of the Church regarding tattoos? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Stephen Sharpe from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Canon Sharpe, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show. How should we internalize mental prayer? Could you clarify the teaching on keeping the ashes of a loved one? If someone committed suicide what does that mean for their judgement? Could you receive communion before you finish acting out your penance? Can saints intercede for you without you asking for it? How are we meant to understand that Jesus was in the tomb for "three days". How long were they? In the apostles creed it says that Jesus descended into hell. Can you explain this? Any advice on working on fixing my anger during Lent? Do you have an opinion on Pokémon? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. William Rock from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Rock, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Are elves in the Santa myth giving it a pagan slant? In my missal it mentions what a priest should say in "a black mass" what does it mean by that? How often do Church councils happen? What is the difference between a Council and a Synod? Does "Live by the sword, die by the sword" apply to guns and self-defense? What are your top three book recommendations on the four temperaments?* Does my grandma's suffering take time off of her purgatory? What does it mean to join suffering with charity? What is the difference between active and passive offering up? Can souls in purgatory pray for each other? When a sin confessed do you still have to do purgatory time for it? What kind of music is acceptable to listen to? Do you think the Orthodox and Catholic dates of Easter will ever change to be on the same day? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! Fr. Conrad Hock, The Four Temperaments: https://www.stjoanarc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/The-4-Temperaments-Hock.pdf Fr. Joseph Massmann, Nervousness, Temperaments and the Soul: https://archive.org/details/NervousnessTemperamentsAndTheSoul Bennett, Art & Bennett, Laraine, The Temperament God Gave You: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-temperament-god-gave-you/ Bennett, Art & Bennett, Laraine, The Temperament God Gave Your Spouse: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/temperament-god-gave-your-spouse-the/ Bennett, Art & Bennett, Laraine, The Temperament God Gave Your Kids: Motivate, Discipline, and Love Your Children: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/the-temperament-god-gave-your-kids-motivate-discipline-and-love-your-children.html

We're live now with Father Paul Born from the Archdiocese of Boston, Massachusetts and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Father Born (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show How should we read about the resurrection of the body? As an OCIA student how do I confront my parish priest if he wrong about baptism? Since doing drugs is a mortal sin, does that mean that addicts are damned? If you could only listen to three songs for the rest of your life, what would they be? Are you familiar with the Legion of Mary? What is the Church's opinion about the bones of James (the supposed brother of Jesus) Mary's role as Ark of the Covenant. Would it be permissible to stop in at an Orthodox Church to visit the Blessed Sacrament? What is the purpose of the Lazarus parable? Have you heard of the Neocatechumenal Way? What is an exorcism? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Benjamin Norman from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Canon Norman (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show: What are the different reasons for using incense throughout the mass? If there was an emergency where the priest had to leave as soon as mass ended, is he allowed to keep his vestments on? My mother isn't a practicing Catholic; can I even have her as my confirmation sponsor? Did Christ experience the weight of the sins of the world throughout His entire life? Was the Blessed Virgin Mary free from all the effects of original sin? Would she have aged? Is it ok for the laity to handle the chalice after mass? How should one respond to the 7th day Adventist claim that St. Michael is an allegory for Christ? Do the ICKSP canons have a good relationship with priests of the SSPX? Should I make an appointment for a general confession or just go during the weekday? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Daniel Alloy from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Alloy, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show I married outside the Church and my husband was only baptized, what must I do to reunite with the Church? Can it ever be advisable to limit contact with your family? What do you do if someone refuses to interact with your when you disagree about Catholic teaching? Would the grief of losing a pet count if it was offered up for an intention? Where did the rules of fasting and abstinence come from? What should someone do if they forgot, and ate meat on a Friday? How do I practice adoration, is it okay to pray? Is it appropriate for Catholics to wish Muslim's a happy Ramadan? If a Catholic is working undercover for the CIA, can they join the Freemasons to keep their cover? Could the person who was married outside the Church receive a spiritual communion? Wouldn't accidently eating meat on Friday still be a venial sin? Are Catholics allowed to seek spiritual direction outside their parish? I dreamt about a black looking thing and there was misfortune after, do you think these thinks are correlated? I was told that we have a guardian angel for our marriage, is this true? Also, can we name our guardian angel? I have been away from the Church for about 13 years, when I go to confession will the sins I don't remember still be forgiven. Should we refrain from going to communion with venial sin on us, even though communion wipes away venial 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Father Elias Mills from the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Father Elias (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show Happy St. Patrick's Day I heard a story with the CCP in China's governmental Church made a Bible where they said Jesus killed the woman who sinned. The Norbertines took over the Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine, what can you tell me about them? Are sins against the environment actually sins and are they important? Could the Angel of the Lord be Christ pre-incarnate? Can a demon pretend to be a loved one in purgatory? Could you recommend any books on Elijah? What does the "designated godparent" mean in regard to baptism? If a Protestant ask for you to hear their confession, what would you do? Did St. Patrick really drive the snakes out of Ireland Any tips on reading the Bible? At work I was asked to list my pronouns, what should I do? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Jason Charron is a Ukrainian Catholic Priest who currently serves two parishes in the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saint Josaphat in Parma. and we're taking your questions about Eastern Rite Catholicism! To get your Eastern Rite question in for Fr. Charron, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show What are the rules for Roman Catholics attending a service at an Eastern Rite church? What is a proto-deacon in the Eastern Rite? Are there different vestments to distinguish a deacon from a proto-deacon? How often are Eastern Catholic priests married? How hard is it for a Roman Catholic to discover the Eastern Rites? How close are the Catholics and the Orthodox to reconciling? Where is Heaven? Why does feminism have a strong grasp today? How do we best deal with it? What are the differences between being out of the state of grace and being excommunicated? How do the Eastern Churches observe Lent and how is it different? If I ate meat on a Friday during Lent, what should I do? Which Protestant baptisms does the Catholic Church consider valid? Can martyrs of other faiths go to Heaven? Does have a Pope the biggest difference between the Orthodox and the Eastern Catholics? How does the Eastern Rites deal with heretics? How do the Orthodox handle heresies? How should prayer while fasting differ from prayer in everyday life? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Stephen Sharpe from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Canon Sharpe, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show With the Feast of St. Joseph approaching, could you share some of your favorite devotions to him? Can you shed some light on the difference of taking care of our health and how some saints died of exhaustion? How do we balance the two? Images of St. Joseph's Shrine and procession. David called the Messiah ‘my Lord’ How can the Messiah be his son? Should lay Catholic help pay for settling the abuse claims against the diocese? How should we feel about Cardinal McElroy becoming bishop of Washington? Does the ICKSP have masses for the anointing of the sick? Does the ICKSP utilize extraordinary ministers? My Protestant Grandparents got divorces and then legally married each other, both previous spouses died. Can we view their new "marriage" as valid? Why are people baptized outside the Church not required to get married in the Church? Should I split my tithe between my parish and a church I'm visiting? Should Catholics belong to more than one parish? Do confessed sins get revealed in the Final Judgement? What is some general advice do you have for people who recently reverted to the Faith? As a Catholic is my marriage in the Episcopal church valid? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Michael Stein, ICKSP, Rector at Old St. Patrick Oratory in Kansas City, Missouri! You can get your question in for Canon Stein (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show Update on the Kansas City branch of the ICSKP Is getting zealously angry at those who blaspheme and misrepresent our Faith a sin in itself? Why can't I take home the baptismal water? What is the best way to handle receiving communion while you have a cough? How should I meditate on the rosary? Dear Canon, tell us what real coffee is? #teamespresso With the study that 2/3s of Catholics don't believe in the real Presence, why do they still go to confession and receive communion? How do I focus on the words of the rosary while meditating on the mysteries? At Mass the priest held part of his vestment to cover his face during consecration. Could you comment on this? Can young men not yet ordained a subdeacon perform as subdeacon at a Solemn High Mass? Is there an overlap between Protestant and Catholic hymns? What does it mean to be a "Traditional Catholic"? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! Support the ICKSP in Kansas City! https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZNWT/home

We're live now with Father Joseph Dalimata from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Dalimata, (or one of our other priests), call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show How is Father's Lent going?* Can you explain the Catholic teaching on marital debt? If there were three books you could have every Catholic read, what would they be?* If a Catholic isn’t ready for confession yet. Can they receive a blessing during communion? Can you explain temporal sins? Are we wired to seek the ultimate good? What temperament type is most predominantly attracted to join the ranks of the FSSP? A person in our group was very belligerent, does forgiveness mean allowing her to stay in the group? Are you supposed to adjust the mysteries of the Rosary you pray to align with the Church’s seasons/feast days? Is judging a fictional character a sin? The Host fell when she received this past Friday. What should someone do after this? Continuing the previous question. Can God answer a prayer that seems impossible? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! Resources Healing Wounds by Bishop Varden: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/healing-wounds-9781399410410/ The Odessey by Homer: https://www.owleyes.org/text/odyssey/read/book-i#root-219175-3/75346 Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence: https://ia802209.us.archive.org/17/items/TrustfulSurrenderToDivineProvidence/TrustfulSurrenderToDivineProvidence.pdf Chastity by Bishop Varden: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/chastity-9781399411417/

We're live now with Fr. Anthony Amato from the Diocese of Rochester, New York and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Amato, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show What is a Melkite priest? My sister says she finds it hard to forgive, should I leave it in God's hands? My sister is getting a PhD in LGBT studies, how should I handle this? Why did Mary appear to the Coptics if they are not in communion with Rome? In the divine mercy prayer why do offer up the Body, Blood Soul and Divinity? What is the difference between wearing the miraculous medal and a charm? When do you stop bringing to people's attention that they are using God's name in vain? While praying Is there less grace for each particular intention if you have more than one? Was there a time where the laity did not receive Communion on Good Friday? Why isn't baptism administered to embryos? Should Catholics refrain from going to parties during Lent? If I was a journalist and see a public figure in a drunken state, would it be detraction to publicize it? What is the best prayer for the Church Suffering? Which novena to St. Joseph does Father suggest? Is it ok for lay people to pray the Divine Office? At what point does fighting with your spouse become 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! Please click this link to take our survey about the Station of the Cross and all our shows like Ask A Priest: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSFDP6X

We're live now with Canon Ross Bourgeois from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Canon Bourgeois, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show: How do we know that we committed gluttony? How do we explain the beginning and current state of the Holy Trinity? Can I use beef protein powder on Friday? Why did God make the path to Heaven so narrow? What do other "Christian" churches teach to make themselves different to Catholicism? Is a forced marriage valid? What should parents do with young children at mass? How do you explain to someone who doesn't believe that Christ is real? Why aren't we encouraged to follow the old ways of Lent? When Christ returns, will the Earth and the universe be made part of Heaven? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! Please click this link to take our survey about the Station of the Cross and all our shows like Ask A Priest: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSFDP6X

We're live now with Fr. John Brancich from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Brancich, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show When we fast or abstain on Friday. Can we have meat or stop fasting at sundown or does it have to be midnight? What are some of the important books of the Bible to read during Lent? Should the Bible be a daily read? Should I ask my spiritual director about abstaining from Holy Communion for Lent? Does "Confess your mortal sins once a year" mean that I have list all my past mortal sins even though they were already confessed/forgiven? Why are prayers said in Latin said faster than English prayers? My parish won't let me kneel to receive the Eucharist, should I abstain or receive standing? Is it okay to have a Life Teen mass for a funeral mass? If I think of the physical benefits of mortification it doesn't feel like as much of a sacrifice, how do I resist such temptations? If an unbeliever lays down their life for another, do they attain Heaven? How was Mary sinless if she was born of two humans? How can we be sure of perfect contrition? Do priests ever carry any ID's with them to officially prove they are priests? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! Please click this link to take our survey about the Station of the Cross and all our shows like Ask A Priest: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSFDP6X

We're live now with Canon Benjamin Norman from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Canon Norman (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show Is it a sin to read a fortune cookie? Is reliance to medication a barrier to join the ICKSP? What would bar some people from becoming a priest in the ICKSP? Would ADHD be a barrier? Are images of men without shirts considered immoral or immodest? Does Limbo contradict God's mercy and justice? How do I grasp the concept of transubstantiation? Can we use the duality of Jesus' humanity and divinity to understand the presence of Him in the Eucharist? Do other denominations observe Ash Wednesday or Lent? As a Baptist is it wrong to consider the Baptist and Catholic Churches fairly identical? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! Please click this link to take our survey about the Station of the Cross and all our shows like Ask A Priest: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSFDP6X

We're live now with Fr. Daniel Alloy from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Alloy, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show As a Catholic can I attend a funeral at the American Legion Club? What is the significance of the pom pom on a FSSP priest’s biretta? Does the FSSP do private funeral masses? Is it okay to use the aspergillum or other mass objects for historical reenactment purposes? What is the proper way to receive ashes on Ash Wednesday? What precautions should one take in praying for someone who is openly wearing symbols of the occult? Is it ok to believe that St. Joseph was without personal sin? If God is everywhere, is He present in Hell? Can women with gender dysphoria wear more masculine clothing with good intentions? Should we share what we are sacrificing for Lent or humbly keep it private? How do we balance between right behavior and right awareness? Is it a mortal sin to eat meat on Ash Wednesday or a Friday in Lent if they forgot? Isn't praying to Saints wrong? Would a coffee or some other drink count as one of the small meals for Ash Wednesday or Good Friday? If someone or a priest bless the food we are about to eat, is it a sin to throw away or not finish eating such food? Our current priest is publicly supporting women priests and contraception, what should I do? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! Please click this link to take our survey about the Station of the Cross and all our shows like Ask A Priest: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSFDP6X

We're live now with Canon Stephen Sharpe from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Canon Sharpe, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show What is your favorite type of Pączki? What does Canon give up for Lent? Now that the index of forbidden books doesn't exist anymore how do we know what media to avoid? Any advice for Lenten practices for pregnant and nursing mothers? Are fertilized chicken eggs considered meat? How is time measured in purgatory? Why does praying for souls in purgatory release them sooner? I recently heard that Catholics should avoid silliness and foolishness should be avoided, how far should we take this? Do lawyer souls get corrupted? Where do the palms come from for Palm Sunday? What name should then next pope take? Why does the priest walk down the aisles of the church sometimes with incense, holy water, etc. Does adding prayers to the rosary remove its special indulgences? What does "the west" mean in the US vs Canada? Also are there any famous Catholic Cowboys? How does fasting help people spiritually and does it really make evil flee? Is not doing something enjoyable count as penance or abstinence? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! Please click this link to take our survey about the Station of the Cross and all our shows like Ask A Priest: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSFDP6X

We're live now with Fr. William Rock from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Rock, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Is it okay to have food with 0 calories during the Eucharistic Fast? Can you say the Mass for the Holy Face on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday? If a Catholic couple have an outdoor wedding, do they excommunicate themselves? What precisely is an excommunication? What is the funeral policy for private requiem masses at FSSP parishes? Why do you think single men the least likely to attend church compared to other groups? What advice do you have for those in the role of greeters? The TLM doesn’t have much in common with the Novus Ordo. Why are they considered inside the same Rite? I went to a Lutheran mass, and it reminds me of the new mass. Why? Why is Saturday vigil allowed for a Sunday obligation? Are we allowed to use chicken or beef stock on Fridays? Historical dispensations to the Friday fast. How to not get discouraged if you fail your Lenten observances? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! To take our survey about the Station of the Cross and all our show like Ask A Priest: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSFDP6X

We're live now with Fr. John Brancich from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Brancich, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show What are the proper actions needed if a relationship between a parishioner and a priest has gotten too close? Where did the notion that the Church was born at Pentecost come from? Can you try to attain power by dubious means to do good? Is it sinful to pray together with a Protestant? What constitutes prayer? And should one redo prayers that were not done properly? When praying while walking outside what should be our disposition? Practical advice for scrupulosity? Dealing with my family passing away and leaving me alone. Is it okay to use St. Eric IX of Sweden as a good example, if the Vatican weren't the ones to canonized him? Do you know of a good online Bible study? Is using birth-control within marriage considered sensuality? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! Please click this link to take our survey about the Station of the Cross and all our shows like Ask A Priest: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSFDP6X

We're live now with Canon Luke Zignego, ICKSP the Chaplain of Saint Joseph Oratory in the Diocese of Gary, Indiana, To get your question in for Canon Zignego or one of our other priests), Call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Why did the altar rails go away? Is it wrong to not believe in any private revelation? How to deal with the argument that Jesus was sexist to exclude women from the priesthood? How to deal with the morality of voting when many of the candidates aren't great? Was the first chapter of Sirach talking about our Lady? Do you have any good recommendations for devotionals and reading for Lent? Is it better to pray silently or out loud? Any tips for attending my first Latin mass this Ash Wednesday? It's been 50 years since my last confession, how can I confess my sins from a period that long? Is making a wish when blowing birthday candles or seeing a shooting star superstition? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! Please click this link to take our survey about the Station of the Cross and all our shows like Ask A Priest: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSFDP6X

We're live now with Father Joseph Dalimata from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Dalimata, (or one of our other priests), call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show By telling my relatives about the Catholic Church do they lose their invincible ignorance? Where is it in the Bible that Jesus said that we can declare people saints? How can we bring back LGBT people back to God? In the Apostles Creed, why do we say, "He rose again"? Did Jesus rise a second time? What is the Catholic teaching on what is love in a romantic relationship? Is it disingenuous to pray for a faithful pope and pray for the health of the current pope? The passage in Jeremiah says, "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you", how does this apply to children conceived through IVF? How to convince that the Hail Mary prayer is biblical? Is it a mortal or venial sin if you lie on your taxes to get more of a refund? Can Fr. Dalimata share more about his ministry? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! Please click this link to take our survey about the Station of the Cross and all our shows like Ask A Priest: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSFDP6X

We're live now with Fr. Anthony Amato from the Diocese of Rochester, New York and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Amato, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Since the 10 Commandments are part of Natural Law, why do we need Catechism? Was God cruel to Abraham by "tricking" him into thinking that he had to sacrifice Issac? If Jesus overturned the dietary restrictions of Jews, why were they there in the first place? Should I attend a Catholic wedding where the couple are cohabitating? Would 5 eggs a day be okay for Lent? Can Catholics read both Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter? I heard a woman loudly cursing next door in a medical clinic, should I bring this up to the staff of the clinic? If a Catholic is dealing with addiction, should they quit cold turkey or gradually? A Prayer for Pope Francis My medical job requires me tell people to do yoga, should I quit? Who is Jesus Christ to you personally? If you need to be in a state of Grace to receive an Indulgence. How can that help you repent and receive remission for your sins? When someone's reputation is being tarnished, do you have a duty to tell them about it? How should we react when an acquaintance mentions that they have become a Freemason, or uses IVF/contraception? Do you think the Latin Mass will the only mass in 100 years or will the vernacular survive? What is the process for unregistering from a parish? Can I still receive the same graces at the Novus Ordo vs the Latin Mass? Do you think the laity should pray any of the offices? Do you have any resources on the modern charismatic concept of speaking in tongues? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! Please click this link to take our survey about the Station of the Cross and all our shows like Ask A Priest: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSFDP6X

We're live now with Fr. Michael Copenhagen, Melkite Catholic Priest from Rochester, New York! You can get your question in for Fr. Copenhagen (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show Welcome back and Father's recovery. Can Catholics buy icons from Orthodox shops? How does repentance and confession differ in the Eastern Rite from the Western Rite? If there is an ectopic pregnancy, the baby cannon survive, are there morally permissible ways to preserve the life of the mother? How was the Eastern Church affected by the liturgical reforms of the 1960s? How do I explain that there is no salvation outside the Church to a lapsed Catholic? Are there any Saints that are tied to the Melkite Church? How does God let you know what His plans are for you? Why aren't miracles/apparitions restricted to the Catholic Church, how come there are some in the Coptic or Orthodox churches? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! Please click this link to take our survey about the Station of the Cross and all our shows like Ask A Priest: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSFDP6X

How should we think of puritans, as Catholics? What preparation should a Catholic take for Ash Wednesday in terms of disposition? Is the Church's Birthday on Pentecost or the Annunciation? Someone I know wants to fast for all 40 days of lent, is this a good idea? Can Muslims, Jews & Buddhists be saved if they die as Muslims, Jews or Buddhists? At a naval base there is a chapel with the Eucharist present, sometimes there are other religious groups that use the chapel should the Host be removed? Can almsgiving be applied to correct past debts? And is almsgiving count if it's to a individual rather than a charity? What constitutes invincible ignorance as opposed to negligence? If someone is divorced but has no annulment is it a sin for them to date? Why does the Novus Ordo have a Saturday vigil mass while traditional masses don't? Is there a specific prayer you say when putting on your cassock?

We're live now with Fr. John Brancich from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Brancich, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! Please click this link to take our survey about the Station of the Cross and all our shows like Ask A Priest: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSFDP6X

We're live now with Brother Matthew from the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and we're taking your questions on being a Brother and what it means to live life as a religious! To get your question in for Brother Matthew, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show About From the Housetops. Tell us about your order, The Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Where did the name The Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary come from? What led you to join a religious order? What can a Priest do that a brother can't? What can a brother do that a layperson? How did you discern your vocation as a brother rather than a priest? What is a typical day like for you? What is the difference between a friar and a brother? What is the age limit to join your order? what age is too old or too young? How soon is the process till you can make your final vows? What are the main commitments of your religious order? I noticed that you have a group of sisters in your order. Are they cloistered or do they have outside work like teaching school etc.? Also do the brothers make wine, beer or bread like the Trappist sometimes do? Do you take vows? If so, what do they mean to you? Where is Brother from, and where is your order based? How did your order protect the Traditional Mass? What role does obedience play in your daily life? What kind of ministries or work do you participate in? How do you balance prayer, work, and community life? What is the most rewarding part of community life? Are all the masses the Traditional Latin Mass there at your order? What does your magazine From the Housetops cover? What are some spiritual practices or devotions that are important in your order? Why does your chapel require all women to wear chapel veils? What advice would you give to someone discerning a religious vocation? Do you struggle with aspects of religious life? What Missal is used for your Order? Saint Benedict Center: https://www.saintbenedict.com/ True Devotionals Shop: https://shop.saintbenedict.com/ Brothers, Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrothersMICM Sisters, Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SistersMICM Mancipia Studios Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MancipiaStudios From the Housetops Playlist (Newest at the bottom): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHZehxhLSDI&list=PL8PbP3Ehi1x--GknoxgUvMkK7fsfw6jhU&index=174 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! Please click this link to take our survey about the Station of the Cross and all our shows like Ask A Priest: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSFDP6X

We're live now with Canon Stephen Sharpe from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Canon Sharpe, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Current Canadian/American hockey rivalry. How can I get my adult children to start praying and come to church? If God knows the future, how do we reconcile the notion of us having free will? Is receiving communion on the hand not blessed like communion on the tongue? In The Traditional Rite of Mass, how many hours should the fast be prior to receiving Holy Communion? Has the Church ever spoken on the topic of aliens? Is there a specific Church teaching on the use of marijuana? Do you have any good books to recommend on how God made creation and not evolution?* When did Canon he know that he had a vocation? Any idea if the author Matthew Kelly is Catholic or have you heard of him? Do all ICKSP go through the Traditional Orders, All Lower and one of the Major? What missal is used for ICKSP mass? Which version of the Divine Office does the ICKSP use? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! Please click this link to take our survey about the Station of the Cross and all our shows like Ask A Priest: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSFDP6X Thomistic Evolution by Frs. Austriaco, Brent, and Davenport O.P.: https://www.amazon.com/Thomistic-Evolution-Nicanor-Giorgio-Austriaco/dp/1950970442 Encyclical Humani Generis by Pope Pius XII: https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xii_enc_12081950_humani-generis.html

We're live now with Father Elias Mills from the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Father Elias (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show What is the guidance for Catholics on AI technology? How close are we to the Terminator timeline? Why don't first class relics violate the church's policy for burial? How does one get rid of resentment from their hearts? Is it considered lying if I tell myself that everything will be okay, even if I don’t really believe it? What are some tips to offer things up and suffer well? In the Bible when Jesus is on the cross. Certainly, this man was innocent. But it is different in the Douay Rheims bible. How do these translations affect our faith? As a volunteer at my parish, what else can I do besides what I'm already doing, the deaconate applications are full. If purgatory is the burning love of Jesus Christ. why should we then pray for the holy souls in purgatory? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! Please click this link to take our survey about the Station of the Cross and all our shows like Ask A Priest: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSFDP6X

We're live now with Father Paul Born from the Archdiocese of Boston, Massachusetts and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Father Born (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show: What is the source of Catholic traditions of blessing things like water, salt, oil, statues, etc. Is it okay or a sin to go to mass at Congregation of Mary Immaculate Queen (CMRI)? Is it allowed to have the marriage act be replaced by self-pleasure? Or is that strictly forbidden? What is your opinion on the Cardinal Siri conspiracy theory? Where did the title of Terror of Demons in regard to St. Joseph come from? Why do we have two forms of the mass in the Roman Rite today? I question the authenticity of a saint online, should I remove that post? What do you think of the Br. Lawrence of the Resurrection book, The Practice of the Presence of God? How should we interpret the words of Jesus when He said "Father, why hast Thou forsaken me?" What does it mean when Jesus says to the woman: "Let the children eat first, not the dogs". Can we consider any Bible "Catholic" since the Church were the ones to compile it? If a KOC member has stolen money and hasn't repented of it. Should I bring it up to the Grand Knight? I heard a voice when I was young referring to my grandfather as a Servant of God, what should I make of this? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! Please click this link to take our survey about the Station of the Cross and all our shows like Ask A Priest: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSFDP6X

We're live now with Fr. William Rock from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Rock, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show What is the history of using altar cards for mass? Would any deviation from the missal render a mass illicit? Does Father trip up over Latin words? In the votive mass for any necessity, does the priest have to know the particular necessity that is being prayed for? If the priest does not have to know the necessity, could the different people attending the Mass each have their own necessity that they are praying for? What did Mary experience during the Annunciation? Did she have to ponder the question? What is the oldest rite in the church that is still practiced today? In the votive mass for any necessity, could a person or each person have more than one necessity, and are there any guidelines to what would count as a "necessity"? The Ethiopian Orthodox Church has their own pope. Would it be okay for us Catholics to refer to him as pope? What is the Church’s teaching on vigilante behavior? Can a Catholic become Batman? How can I reconcile the mercy of God with the fewness of the saved? Do you have to be in a state of grace in order to receive the Eucharist and what does being in a state of grace entail? Can you recommend a Bible passage for a troubled marriage? My relative keeps telling me to be quiet when I point out something sinful they are doing. Should I just pray for them? When praying the rosary, is there a proper way to hold the beads with folded hands? When the priest distributes Holy Communion, why is his gesture not a 'full' cross? How come a priestly distance blessing is okay as opposed to a distance confession? What should one do with something made by a relative when they joined the Elks? What is the difference in being wary of modern pagan objects vs old statues of Greek gods? My job as a plumber sometimes requires me to work on Sunday, is that okay? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! To take our survey about the Station of the Cross and all our shows like Ask A Priest: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSFDP6X

We're live now with Canon Benjamin Norman from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Canon Norman (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Daniel Alloy from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Alloy, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Regarding the price of KOC regalia. Is it true that historically, men did not always attend Mass often? Is it bad advice to think of sinning being similar to harming an image of Jesus? Are canonizations infallible? Can we interpret parts of the Song of Solomon (Chapter 4) to be a reference to Mary? Does the Church believe that Jonah is a saint? Must we belong to the parish in the geographic location where we live? My girlfriend and I cohabitated for a while, how should we move forward? Do you think Jonah and Lazarus are parallels to the resurrection? Do souls exist before conception, or does God create them at conception? My local pharmacy dispenses abortion pills, is it okay to get other medication from there? How can the souls in purgatory intercede for us? How do introverts handle becoming priests? Why do Catholic altars face east? How can encourage my immigrant friend who is worried to go to mass? When does it become a problem to use a rosary for marketing? I altar served as a young girl, was what I did considered a sin, since girls shouldn't be in those roles? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. John Brancich from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Brancich, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show How do I break a particularly hard sin habit? Why didn't Simeon recognize Jesus if he was present at both the Presentation and Circumcision? Is wearing a crop top immodest? During mass, the altar boys make a gesture to the left and to the right. What is the meaning of that? Can we call the earth "Mother Earth" and what do obligation does humanity have to caring for the earth? How is the fate of those who lived and died before Christ understood in theology? If the pope forbids all priests from saying the TLM, how do you think your order would respond? Where should I go to have Gregorian masses said for a deceased relative? How does Father feel about drums, horns and other instruments being played 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Michael Stein, ICKSP, Rector at Old St. Patrick Oratory in Kansas City, Missouri! You can get your question in for Canon Stein (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show Using prayer correctly in order to find a spouse. Are there any plans to open more Apostolates for the Institute in the near future? Do you have any recommendations on reading An Introduction to the Devout Life? If I go to confession to a Canon of the Institute should I say "Forgive me Father" or "Forgive me Canon"? Should the Bible be in schools? Is it true that people in purgatory can pray for us but they can’t pray for themselves? If you think something is a sin even though it wasn't, should you then confess it? When does a selling price become unjust for something like coffee? What is the best way to teach children to not be scared of confession? If you are not in a state of grace when you die, can you have a Catholic funeral? If I think my friend is going to reveal a secret about his job. Should I tell him to keep it secret? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Anthony Amato from the Diocese of Rochester, New York and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Amato, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show I wanted to talk to a priest, but I don't belong to a parish yet, what do I do? Do you wonder what your life would be like if you were an ICKSP or FSSP priest? I have some blessed candles, are the removable images on the candles blessed? Why do less than 4% of Catholics use natural family planning? How picky can a young man be to find a good Catholic wife? Now that Joe Biden is an honorary Freemason, is he allowed to have a Catholic funeral? Can the Knights of Columbus sell items after mass in the back of the church? My family doesn't accept that you need to be in a state of grace to receive communion, should I take them to mass, or would that make me complicit? God given inalienable rights (private property) be traded for legislative man-made privileges (eminent domain)? If an affair is confessed, must they also confess this to their spouse? My wife wasn't happy that I told her that I had a wandering eye, what should I do now? My family member said that the use of marijuana was good for anxiety and to sleep at night. How can I tell them that it's sinful? Can you explain the different levels of magisterial teaching?* I am seeing articles that the Church is both prospering and declining, what should we make of this information? I was married and then divorced, I'm now living with my partner, should I leave the relationship or try to get married? DONUM VERITATIS on the Ecclesial Vocation of the Theologian: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_19900524_theologian-vocation_en.html 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Gerald Murray from the Archdiocese of New York taking your questions in the realm of Canon Law! To get your question in for Fr. Murray, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] #synodalchurch #synod #popefrancis #vatican #catholicchurch In Today's Show I made a private vow to pay off debts, am I obligated to fulfil them, or can I get the bow dispensed? What religion was followed in the Old Testament? What is the Catholic Church’s definition of a “couple” and "irregular couple"? What are the dietary restrictions with fasting before mass when becoming a Catholic? How is the current Canon Law different from the 1917 Canon Law? What do we think happened with the poor souls lost in the DC plane crash? What happens to the souls of those who commit suicide? Do those that die as martyrs have the marks of what killed them in heaven? What to do if someone is pretending to be a priest in our apostolate group? Our priest says it's not in Canon Law that we have to receive communion from a priest, thus allowing extraordinary ministers. What happened to the gold that Magi gave Jesus? Why is there a correlation between modernization and secularism? I heard a story where a priest baptized a premature baby on the top of the incubator, does that count? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Father Elias Mills from the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Father Elias (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show I worry about my temporal judgement because of the lack of donations I make to the Church. What is the proper use of blessed salt if one doesn't have demons in their house? How should we understand the notion that political authority comes from God? After one commits a mortal sin, should they schedule or go at the next publicly listed time? What are your thoughts on the Gap Theory? Is there hope for the souls of people that commit euthanasia? Would diabetes and mild OCD present a significant difficulty in being in a monastic order? Would it be considered illicit for a priest to hear a confession without a stole? If a priest leaves the priesthood to get married, can he come back as a deacon? Is it ok for an Orthodox (Coptic) priest to give someone a priestly blessing even though the person is a Roman Catholic? My Baptist wife wants me to become a protestant pastor instead of a Catholic Deacon. 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! Fr. Elias' Pilgrimage to Japan: https://www.canterburypilgrimages.com/tour/8887/

We're live now with Fr. William Rock from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Rock, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show What is the symbolism of the humeral veil worn by the subdeacon during the canon? Why does the celebrant wear a cope during the processions and why do the deacons hold it while they process in? Why does the subdeacon take off his tunicle while chanting the epistle? Why did the roman soldiers give Jesus, vinegar to drink, and why did he say, "I thirst"? In St. Paul last epistle, why did they mention heaping coals on someone's head? Why is Jesus called an angel of the great council in the Litany of the Holy Name? Will animals or pets go to heaven? When does the ensoulment of a child take place? Did Moses go to heaven after he sinned, because God was upset with him? How do I respond to someone who says that the KOC and the Freemasons are aligned, because their meetings are secret? Must someone accept every saint declared by the Catholic Church? In regard to St. Timothy, why did he need to become circumcised as an adult? Had a wall crucifix blessed but it fell off the wall and broke in lots of pieces. Should we have it re-blessed? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Daniel Alloy from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Alloy, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show If one accidentally eats within the eucharistic fast period, should he refrain from receiving communion? How should Catholics view Francisco Franco, as a hero or villain? Is it sinful to use your friend's Netflix account? At the pontifical high mass why do some of the Master of Ceremonies have lace on their surplices? I had a co-worker who was abused by a priest when he was young, is it appropriate to try and bring him back to the Faith? Should Catholics refer to the Holy Land of Biblical times as Israel? I'm concerned with the lack of reverence in the church near me, what can I do to help the situation? Can my baby be baptized with more than one godfather and one godmother? Is intrusive thoughts that wish harm or death considered a mortal sin? Did censuses such as that of Quirinius include children? Are there any studies on Catholic meditation improving health? Is it possible to get an annulment for a civil wedding with the couple still married? I had an abortion when I was young, am I obligated to tell my son who is a seminarian? How can I cultivate a rich seminary personal rule of life? Why does the celebrant wear a cope and why is it held up during the procession? Is it a mortal sin to eat beyond fullness with full knowledge? Is the popular song Viva la Vida by Coldplay blasphemous? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Father Joseph Dalimata from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Dalimata, (or one of our other priests), call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show What would happen if the Pope aligned the Holy Week/Easter with the Orthodox Church? I knew someone who was in an immoral relationship, and I tried to warn them about sin. But I worry that I may have judged them. We booked a cruise but will be on-board all-day Sunday, what can we do about our Sunday obligation? Why do Protestants donate more to charity and to their church compared to Catholics? Been dating a girl for 4 years but we now have differing opinions on what to teach our children in regard to birth control. What should a Knight of Columbus funeral look like and how does the Church decide where to bury a parishioner if they have multiple burial sites? Do you have any book recommendations for the laity about/related to the priesthood?* Is Holy Water required for a priest to bless sacramentals? I’ve noticed that people use the phrase, “God reward you” when thankful for something you've done. It makes it seem like I was looking for repayment for my good deeds instead of doing them out of charity. I was baptized Catholic and then "baptized" by the Jehovah Witnesses, does the second baptism not count? Is it a problem to have a melted down crucifix as a wedding band? Did you begin to have any doubts while you were entering the priesthood? Can a person be possessed against their will without knowing and without dabbling in the occult? If so, how can they find out? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! The Priest Is Not His Own by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: https://ignatius.com/the-priest-is-not-his-own-pnhop/ The Priest's Way to God by Dom Eugene Boylan: https://www.baronius.com/priests-way-to-god.html The Eternal Priesthood by Cardinal Henry Edward Manning: PDF: https://archive.org/details/TheEternalPriesthood/page/n19/mode/2up BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Eternal-Priesthood-Henry-Edward-Manning/dp/1500891320 Priestly Fatherhood: Treasure in Earthen Vessels by Fr. Jacques Philippe: https://scepterpublishers.org/products/priestly-fatherhood-treasure-in-earthen-vessels?utm_source=jacquesphilippe.com&utm_medium=Referral&utm_content=Priestly+Fatherhood&variant=39251453149361

We're live now with Canon Benjamin Norman from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Canon Norman (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Should Catholics stay away from Luisa Piccarreta's Divine Will Devotion? Did the Incarnation of Christ happen literally? About Washington DC. Can you make a spiritual communion in a state of mortal sin? What is Canon's favorite color? I continue to fall into mortal sin, what should I do? What do you think about Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich? Why did you join an ecclesia dei community and specifically the ICKSP? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Jonathan Romanoski from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Romanoski, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show I waited in line for confession for a while, but it ended before it got to me, what should I do? Advice for fellow priests on confession times. If I get distracted during my holy hour does the prayers still count? Any advice on overcoming severe scrupulosity? For the 54-day novena, do we have to say all the extra prayers that are commonly said with the rosary? For the Candlemas blessing of candles, do they still have to be made of 100% beeswax? When I was saying the act of contrition during my confession, I remembered a grave sin, do I stop and tell the priest? How does one balance reverence with the desire to express love for God? Like when St. Thomas Aquinas leaned his head on the Tabernacle. My family and boyfriend made me have an abortion, Should I break off the engagement, even if he is repentant? Do you recommend getting sacramentals re-blessed if they were originally blessed a long time ago? My family plans to go skiing on a Sunday. Is it licit since it would cause the employees of the resort to work? Does the term spiritual reading simply mean reading the scriptures? How to do Catholic meditation correctly. Is it true that saints can literally sometimes speak thru people? Should I have different priests for confession and spiritual direction? Who were the Nephtali, were they half demon? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Father Elias Mills from the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Father Elias (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show Did our Lord create the world just for Our Lady? Is it wrong to ask for your guardian angel's name? Is it wrong to ask St. Michael to pay your bills? Why is the Eucharist only given in one form? To fulfil the Sabbatine privilege, can you pray parts of the office instead? Can we ask our deceased father to pray for us? Why did God make original sin inheritable instead of an individual basis? What is your opinion on Fr. Ripperger's book and the controversy? I have had intense dreams about war in Isarel, what should I make of that? Do the wounds of Jesus on the Cross each represent a specific sin of humanity? How far does invincible ignorance go in your favor to acquiring salvation? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

Father Robert McTeigue is a member of the Society of Jesus. A professor of philosophy and theology, he has taught and lectured worldwide, and is a member of the National Ethics Committee of the Catholic Medical Association. He is host of the “The Catholic Current” via The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network and the iCatholicRadio app (weekdays at 5PM Eastern). Fr. McTeigue's Show, The Catholic Current: https://thestationofthecross.com/programs/the-catholic-current/ In Today's Show Are relics no longer required or used in altars. Where do they come from? Am I wrong in thinking that people who are not priests, shouldn't wear the priestly collar? Do you think Catholics should be more open to sharing their graces from God? I know that souls can go to hell but can a soul die? Is it permissible for the choir to be in the front of the church? Is it a sin to work abroad against the wishes of all of my family? Can you please advise how I might be able to expand my Liturgy of the Hours prayers? Can you recommend a marriage counselor who will do remote counseling? What is a good recipe for a well-rounded prayer life? Can priests still get the tonsure haircut, like the monks of old? The question of priests with beards. The godparents of my young daughter recently died. Should I give her new godparents? My Catholic daughter got married outdoors, should I recognize her "husbands" last name or her maiden name? Is it ok to use a cell phone or tablet to read Missal readings 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Alan Maria Wharton of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Alan, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] Saving a Miracle: Raw Stories from the Heart (Airing on Jan 23 and Jan 24, 2025, on EWTN): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlSavdE0jYg Our Gravest Moral Responsibility: To Convert the Contraception Mentality by Fr. John Hardon: http://www.therealpresence.org/archives/Abortion_Euthanasia/Abortion_Euthanasia_009.htm Rachel's Vineyard: Post-Abortive Healing Through Guided Retreats: https://www.rachelsvineyard.org/aboutus/index.aspx March for Life 2025: https://marchforlife.org/ In Today's Show Robert's Pro-Life Documentary. Why is nudity of South American tribes in documentaries not censored? I was addicted to sins of the flesh in the past but made a good confession, what can I do to heal the psychological wounds? What are the ways we as Catholics can improve on sex education? I heard God forgives and forgets our sins during confession. Should we also forgive and forget our sins? Did we lose our identity as children of God? And how do we spread the message that we are? How can you evangelize a Catholic who supports abortion? Robert Grant's answer to the last two questions. How to talk to people who get angry about Pro-Life issues? The contraceptive mentality problem. 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Daniel Alloy from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Alloy, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show What are some clerical garments for colder weather? How does Father celebrate Christmas in the rectory? What is your favorite Christmas dessert? How should piety/patriotism be best lived out for Americans today? Does the animated Grinch movie mean the 2018 version? Me and our wife are both annulled, what do we need to get our marriage blessed? What is the role of permanent deacons in the Traditional rite? What is the difference between a public mass, a private mass and a mass for a private intention? Is it okay to address Protestant/Anglican priests as "Father"? Do I have to confess to the priest at my chapel/church, or can I go to elsewhere for confession? To keep Sunday a day of rest, besides working what else should avoid? What do I do if I don’t have a sponsor for confirmation. Can my wife be my sponsor? What are the differences between the Julian and Gregorian Calendars? Does a person trying to do a long fast need to be under the direction of the priest in order to receive full indulgences? Are the members and clergy of the Orthodox Church considered to be saved? Should one evangelize online during Sundays? Or is that not allowed? Any tips on talking about mortal sins to Confirmation candidates? Should the congregation look up or bow during the consecration? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Anthony Amato from the Diocese of Rochester, New York and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Amato, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Are priests still bound to recite the divine office even though they had a busy day? Is kicking a dog a mortal sin? We started going to a church further away that is more reverent. our priest told us to not do this because we need to make our original parish more reverent. How do we draw the line between telling people they are committing a sin and being compassionate? Is it acceptable for married people to have friends of the opposite sex? What is the Church teaching on how to be saved and get to Heaven, besides going to church and praying? How does the Catholic Church explain that they are the one true Church when there are many other Christian denominations? If protestant churches don’t have a valid Eucharist why are Catholics forbidden from receiving it? My girlfriend is not Catholic. Now we have contrasting views on sex and lust. What can I do? What is the image of Jesus behind you? Can God talk to us through dreams like was done in the Bible? What is the sin of tepidity and if someone has it how do I help them fight it? I have been looking at photos online that aren’t necessarily promiscuous, I wanted to know if it was a mortal or venial 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Luke Zignego, ICKSP the Chaplain of Saint Joseph Oratory in the Diocese of Gary, Indiana, To get your question in for Canon Zignego or one of our other priests), Call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Do churches still have the option to ring the bells during the consecration? Does compunction pertain to being touched by a particular scripture verse? I committed blasphemy against God and I think the Holy Spirit, I heard it was unforgivable, is this true? How can a deaf/mute person go to confession? Is it a sin of omission to tell my non-Catholic friends to not go up for communion? What are the conditions to earn plenary indulgences? Can a couple get married in the eyes of the Church but not the state for economic reasons? What is the best way to discern what is of God in regard to prophesy? What is preventing or distracting us from being that person that God wants us to be? Are see-through veils immodest? How should people go about using websites that sometimes have immoral ads? During the mass, when the priest says. “Remember your servants N and N”. Who are they supposed to name? How do I handle family gatherings with my brother who has same sex attraction who has a "partner"? How do you challenge protestants who say most people can interpret scripture with the Holy Spirit? When we pray for the dead, do we say, "pray for him" or "pray for us"? How should a Catholic answer the Burning Fertility Clinic question? What is does the day-to-day life like for an ICKSP priest, is there a lot of paperwork? Can I baptize my nephew against his mother's will? His mother is protestant and won't allow him to be baptized. Does God still love lost souls who go to hell? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Father Paul Born from the Archdiocese of Boston, Massachusetts and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Father Born (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show: I'm a born-again Christian, I can receive the communion at the non-denominational parish, can I receive at a Catholic Church? At the end of mass, in my parish, the priest says "Go, (Team name)". Is that appropriate? My family member said shortly before they died that they didn't believe in the Resurrection. Is there any hope for them? Can we ask the guardian angel of my non-believing daughter, to go to mass for her? What options do infertile couples have if the Church is against IVF, egg donation, and surrogacy? What does Father think the main problems in the Church right now? What can we do with the lack of confession times or weird confession schedules? What advice do you have, or what can I read about virtue and fortitude? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Benjamin Norman from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Canon Norman (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show What makes up the original Rosary? Are multiple piercings immoral? (other than an ear piercing) Who made the crown of thorns? A documentary claimed there was no evidence for it. It’s is a sin to put an animal down if he is really sick? I'm married and are now joining the Church, do we have to get remarried in the eyes of the Church? What is the Catholic teaching on feminism? Is it better to pray for someone in secret, or let them know? I'm torn between the priesthood and the military; I'm wondering, how I should discern this? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Stephen Sharpe from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Canon Sharpe, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Does Holy Water have an expiration date? Why does God leave people in hell instead of destroying them? Is it redundant to bless ourselves with holy water when entering a church before a high mass, because the priest blesses us with holy water during the Asperges me? How should a layperson tell a priest if they are not happy with the way the priest delivers homilies? Is there a particular gospel that Canon likes to preach about? What book changed your life, if any?* Visiting religious groups of priests when discerning, is it permissible to ask about political differences among people in the group, to get a feel for that order/group? Is it okay for me to say "Go forth our time is ended" when bidding someone goodbye, because those are words that are used in the mass? What did Simeon mean then he said, "and a sword will pierce through your own heart so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed"? Are the FSSP and ICKSP selective in the Priests they accept? If the Lions don't win the Super Bowl this year, does that mean that Canon didn't pray hard enough? Show Notes: Confession of St Augustine by St. Augustine: https://ignatius.com/the-confessions-saint-augustine-of-hippo-7cp/ Self-Abandonment to Divine Providence by Fr. J.P. Caussade, S.J.: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/self-abandonment-to-divine-providence/ Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales: https://tanbooks.com/products/an-introduction-to-the-devout-life-deluxe-edition/ Catholic Youth Bible by Saint Mary's Press: https://www.smp.org/product/4153/The-Catholic-Youth-Bible-4th-Edition/ Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes: https://www.amazon.com/Quixote-Penguin-Classics-Cervantes-Saavedra/dp/0142437239 Crossing the Tiber by Steve Ray: https://ignatius.com/crossing-the-tiber-digital-ctte/ 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Father Elias Mills from the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Father Elias (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show Do couples getting married past their childbearing years still have to attend marriage preparation? Was it a sin for the Magi to use astrology to find Jesus? Can only Christians perform miracles? Is there salvation in the Orthodox churches? Can the definition of marriage ever be changed by the Church or a future pope? Why does God force us to exist against our free will? What do you think about bring food for kids inside of the church? what should Catholic parents do if they suspect that their child might have SSA tendencies? How do I deal with having SSA? What to do if a husband belittles his wife in public? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Father Elias Mills from the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Father Elias (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show A friend from Mexico gave me a hummingbird statue, can it be connected to the hummingbird wizard? What should Catholics think of statues of mythological beings like the Roman gods? Is there an explanation on why Mary and Joseph lost Jesus in the temple? I want to become Catholic. But I once desecrated a Host and too scared to confess it. Is it true that children born out of wedlock were prohibited from becoming priests until a few years ago? About Father's upcoming pilgrimage to Japan. How should define accidental blasphemy? We have booked a marriage in a marriage registration office just to keep it simple. But I'm starting to worry if this is right in the eyes of the Lord as opposed to being married in Church? Going back to the born out of wedlock prohibition question from earlier. How was it possible for Cain to find a wife? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Ross Bourgeois from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Canon Bourgeois, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Does the feast of St. Thomas trump the ember day fast? I accidently booked an all-day flight on Sunday; can I get a dispensation for the mass obligation? Who are the Shriners and should a Catholic associate with them? How do we figure out when exactly the Holy Family fled to Egypt? If someone is in psychological distress, can a priest accept a general confession? Is going on the vigil on New Years Eve, count for the Holy Day of Obligation on New Years Day? Can you have a mass offered for a Freemason? Can you have a mass offered for deceased Protestants, and can we have partial or plenary indulgences for them? Why do some woman’s wear hats 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

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 Can we base the date of Jesus' birth off of the birth of St. John the Baptist? How as Mary related to Elizabeth? What is Father's opinion on mortification, and what can Catholics do besides fasting? It's still Christmas octave; can we eat meat on Friday? Did Mary say at Fatima that Hell is full of people who have nobody to pray for them. Is this true? What is the position of the Catholic Church on reincarnation? How did blue become the color associated with Our Lady? Who was at fault for the great schism, the east or the west? I'm doing some online exercise classes, but they seem to incorporate some forms of yoga meditation. Should I stop? My smart TV seems to be sending me messages, should I be worried? What is Father's favorite Marian devotion? Should you tell your spouse about your emotional infidelity? Fr. Elias' Pilgrimage to Japan: https://www.canterburypilgrimages.com/tour/8887/ 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. 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. In Today's Show What are the three masses of Christmas, and which one does Father prefer? How do we know that Jesus was born on December 25th? What was the 3-pope schism? Continued discussion on the 3-pope schism question. Christmas Movie Battle Can you talk about these feast days following Christmas? What are your thoughts on allowing children to believe in Santa Claus? 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 does Canadian Christmas look like? How should someone deal with loneliness during this Christmas season? What constitutes that one will go to Purgatory after death, and can we prevent ourselves and others from being stuck in Purgatory? Is John the Baptist leaping in Elizabeth's womb a good argument for infant baptism? If you have mortal sin does God hear your prayers? Is it okay to make a list for confession? What is your least favorite Christmas song? I'm inviting a friend to a Latin midnight mass, any advice to make her feel welcomed to her first TLM? How can I know I have a soul? If I make it to Heaven, will I have my memories and skills from Earth? How do we square evolution and the Adam and Eve/Creation story? Is it wrong to like flirting and how far is too far? What can we do to prepare for the Nativity of our Lord? 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. 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. In Today's Show What is the worst Christmas song? Why did John the Baptist seem surprised when Jesus was the Son of God? When the apostles looked into the face of Jesus, was it different than what we would see in the beatific vision? What is your favorite Christmas traditions? What is the reason behind the decline in church attendance? Why did Zacarias lose his speech when he questioned the Angel Gabriel? When Mary questioned Gabriel, nothing happened. Any suggestions for Christmas gifts that priests would appreciate? Is a scrupulous person obligated to confess a mortal sin from the past that they forgot to confess? Do either of the good priests have a memorable moment from past Advents they would share? Best advice for dealing with family members who don’t practice Catholicism during the Christmas season? What is your favorite O Antiphon leading up to Christmas? 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!

We're live now with Father Paul Born from the Archdiocese of Boston, Massachusetts and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Father Born (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Any advice for someone discerning the priesthood, should I avoid dating? I told a friend not to go to communion who mention she hadn't been to confession in years. Was I wrong? I heard of a possible charism/gift that some people can get where they start crying when they hear anything related to the Catholic Faith. Is it real? I would like to have more clarification about Vatican 1 and 2. What do you think about having choir members out in the front of the church Father? Was Our Lord sweating so much it was pouring out like blood or was He actually sweating blood? Is the Catechism of Trent considered infallible? I have a Protestant friend who says she has lost her faith and given up on God. Is there any good way to evangelize? I would like to know, why isn’t Pope Leo the 13th canonized yet? What is practicing the presence of God like? How do you know you are practicing correctly? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Luke Zignego, ICKSP the Chaplain of Saint Joseph Oratory in the Diocese of Gary, Indiana, To get your question in for Canon Zignego or one of our other priests), Call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Who is the youngest saint? (a follow up answer later) I saw an altar dressed up for autism awareness month, is this appropriate? Do we need to get "permission," from a priest to separate if married? Would the youngest saints be the holy innocents? Can the saints pray alongside us when we’re praying our devotionals? How should we view the Great Schism, and how do I know that the true Church is Catholic and not Orthodox? I heard some Catholic apologist say that it wasn't necessary to believe that Mary didn't commit any sin after the Immaculate Conception. Where does the origin of the term Roman Catholic come from? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

Fr. Joseph Dalimata, FSSP serves as Parochial Vicar at Immaculate Conception Church in El Paso, Texas. He was ordained in May of 2021. In Today's Show How literally are we to understand the hagiographies of the Saints? If I live in one diocese for work but then go to another diocese for vacation, which Holy Days of Obligation do I have to observe? I recently made a vow to God, foolishly. Is it possible to dismiss/commute a vow? Can a wedding mass held on a weekday be counted as a daily mass? I've had many spiritual experiences, and a friend thinks I should get a spiritual director. How can I do this? How should we apply this verse from Corinthians: "Let women keep silence in the churches..." I haven't practiced the Faith since I was a child. What are the exact steps I need to take to make confession again? My children's godfather was found doing immoral things, is there a way to cancel him being a godfather? Why was John the Baptist surprised that Jesus was the Son of God? Is it okay if a pastor does confessions instead of a priest? Any suggestions for Christmas gifts that priests would appreciate? 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!

We're live now with Fr. Anthony Amato from the Diocese of Rochester, New York and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Amato, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show I had a friend who was a witch that gave me a gift, should I keep it? Is being an empath an acceptable gift to have in the eyes of the Church? Is the painless birth of Jesus a teaching that is a required belief for Catholics? Are there particular prayers we should say after receiving communion? How do you decide what penance you should give as a confessor? What was St. Malachy’s prophecy, and should we take it seriously? Does the Church allow the sanctuary/altar candles to be electric?* What happens when you remember sins that you didn't remember to confess? Is it okay to attend the Saturday vigil for Sunday obligation, even if it wasn't a practice earlier in the Church? Is it okay to pray the rosary during 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! USCCB 2018 newsletter, Committee on Divine Worship (Candles and Beeswax) https://www.usccb.org/about/divine-worship/newsletter/upload/newsletter-2018-04.pdf Marialis Cultus by Pope Paul VI: For the Right Ordering and Development of Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_p-vi_exh_19740202_marialis-cultus.html

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 Any thoughts on the Garabandal Apparition? Should a priest avoid setting up adoration if he can't guarantee that someone would be there? Is a lay person allowed to help set up adoration? Has Father heard of Mizuko kuyō in Japan, where they recognize the children who died from abortions and miscarriages? How can one set someone straight if they don't follow the Church's stance on abortion but call themselves Catholic? What is the Church's stance on gain-of-function research? What is the best introduction manual for moral theology? Does the anointing of the sick forgive all sin? What is Father's opinion on the Supreme Court case regarding "transgender healthcare"? Is there a special way we should be cleaning religious images? How do I respond to the argument that atheists are often found with higher IQ tests than religious people? Visit the show page atthestationofthecross.com/askapriestto 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!

We're live now with Canon Michael Stein, ICKSP, Rector at Old St. Patrick Oratory in Kansas City, Missouri! You can get your question in for Canon Stein (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show The new ICKSP Oblate video series!* Should we abstain from meat on Christmas Eve? My parish does not let people receive the Precious Blood, is this valid? I went to a "Mass on the Grass" and I found it very irreverent, is there any way to bring the topic up cordially? Do we get judged twice when we first die and again at the final judgement? If I miss mass on Sunday, not been able to go to confession and then receive communion next Sunday. Is that a sin? Do you have any opinion on the vestment shop Sacra Domus Aurea? Does a priest's Alb and altar cloth need to be pure linen? And can Mass be celebrated without a chasuble validly? How do I overcome depression and fear of death? How do I know that there is life after death? How do I connect with God, and live more in the moment? OBLATES: GUARDIAN ANGELS OF THE PRIESTS The Oblate Vocation - Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tc05wftecYA The Oblate Vocation - Video One https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCt6kGPGvjo The Oblate Vocation - Video Two https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAcvZYYKALw The Oblate Vocation - Video Three https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqjQlDyTybA The Oblate Vocation - Video Four https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCxu2ZkVAVk 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Stephen Sharpe from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Canon Sharpe, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show I find it difficult to articulate my sins with clarity and finding the correct labels, any advice?** What is the difference between Catholic saints who had visions from people like Ellen G. White? Is it okay for someone to casually commend themself because they presume, they have a good spiritual life? What happens when someone is canonized, but evidence later resurfaces that puts into question the saint’s authenticity? I was in a chat with a priest online and it turned out to be an AI bot. I poured my heart out to it before I realized. How can we best balance sports events with church? What are the duties of a confirmation sponsor? Does the ICKSP pastor decide mass times based on the needs of the faithful? and should we have public liturgy of the hours? What are your thoughts on the Notre Dame vestments and the keffiyeh under the Baby Jesus? A Guide to an Examination of Conscience https://www.catholic.com/tract/the-catholic-answers-guide-to-an-examination-of-conscience The Augustine Institute - Confession: Forgiven https://www.augustineinstitute.org/program-categories/confession-forgiven 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Anthony Amato from the Diocese of Rochester, New York and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Amato, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Is there a specific thing that your parents did that directed you to become a priest? Since protestants believe in the Bible, why don't they believe in the Catholic Church who put the Bible together? When communion is the hand is given how culpable would the priest be if some of the Eucharist is mistreated? My son found out that his confirmation was invalid because I was his sponsor, what should we do? Would our young daughter who has diminished cognitive abilities, be exempt from the ban on birth control? Besides prayer what is the best way for the laity to help their priests? Is it a sin by association if one votes for a candidate who does not adhere to all of the teaching of the Church? Do we need to ask for the grace to receive graces from God? I was wondering if the compression pants in the NFL would be considered immodest and a cause to not watch football games? Did Adam and Eve have a guardian angel before the fall? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. John-Mary Bowlin from the Dicoese of Tyler, Texas and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for our priests, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show: I've read that the Forbidden Fruit wasn't an apple or even a physical fruit but rather symbolism for something else that was forbidden by God. What would have happened if Adam and Eve didn't eat the Forbidden Fruit? Should we also pray for the terrorists and not just for their victims? Could you explain who the Prophet Samuel was, and why he killed Agag? What is the small cross that is on the bottom of the chalice and is there a reason for it being there? Is it true that the parents put their weddings rings in the stem of some chalices for their sons? I'm nervous about having intrusive thoughts. If a faithful Catholic was sacrificed in some pagan ritual will that affect his chances for getting into heaven? Is there an approved way of placing the Advent Wreath at a parish? Why did St. John the Baptist call the Pharisees a "Brood of Vipers"? How should Christians treat others who are in different denominations? I saw a teacher at a school wearing a pentagram, is there any obligation from me to say something or speak up? Why don't Catholic schools teach Hebrew or Greek as much? Can someone take a cough drop right before mass without breaking the communion fast? Can you recommend a good Catholic Bible Translation? Would praying for someone who wasn't going to be saved, taking away from God's justice? Why do we call them Evangelicals if they don't believe in the gospel? If a priest writes literature while he is suspended can the faithful read his material? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Benjamin Norman from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Canon Norman (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Should we avoid shopping at stores who give some or all of their profits to efforts that are Protestant? Should one avoid reading books or movies which characters take our Lord's name in vain? Jesus calls Peter the rock but later says get behind me satan, could you explain why? How should we react to the story of Emanuela Orlandi who went missing in the Vatican? Has any bishop made it necessary for the ICKSP to celebrate the Immaculate Conception feast on Monday? How long should a first confession take for a convert? Is crossing my legs during mass a sin? What is the process like for a diocesan Priest to join the ICKSP and how does it compare to seminary instruction. Is it immoral for a Catholic to work at a marijuana dispensary? Can I pray for those who do not pray and may be unrepentant? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Father Joseph Dalimata from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Dalimata, (or one of our other priests), call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show What are your thoughts on the Neocatechumenal way? How do you explain the infallibility of the pope to non-Catholics? Does bible verse contradict each other when talking about sins of the father/mother transfer to their children? Does God recognize my marriage thru the justice system? Did Advent ever have the sort of restrictions that Lent used to require? Is it a valid way to distribute communion by saying "You are the body of Christ" instead of "This is the Body of Christ". I would like some guidance on how I should return to the church, what steps should I take integrate myself to a parish? Is it sinful to reveal faults/sins about another person especially if the person is deceased? I saw someone who received the Eucharist when I know they grievously sinned. What should I do? Should I speak out? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Anthony Amato from the Diocese of Rochester, New York and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Amato, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Was Eden just a garden or was it Heaven? Will animals be in heaven cause "All creation will glorify God? Would Fr. Amato be interested in recording prayers for the Station? A question about the doctrine of election: Does God choose who goes into heaven? Who were the Adamites and were they Christian? Can you explain the topic about salvation outside the Church? How should we invest/support companies that may or may not be supporting evil acts? (The "Starbucks" Dilemma) Do you have thoughts on the American Solidarity Party? Would it be sinful to invite a family member with same sex attraction with their "partner"? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Luke Zignego, ICKSP the Chaplain of Saint Joseph Oratory in the Diocese of Gary, Indiana, To get your question in for Canon Zignego or one of our other priests), Call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Is there a difference in the spirituality of the FSSP and ICKSP? I've heard of an exorcist minor order in the ICKSP, are they like a normal exorcist? Is the Chaplet of the Holy Spirit okay to pray? Do you have resources to find Chaplets and Novenas?* What is your favorite Thanksgiving side? Can I forgo my Sunday obligation if I can't find a reverent mass? I still feel guilty even after a I had a confession awhile back; how do I fix the situation? Do you know why a passage from my bible may be missing? Do you have any suggestions for cowboy media or books about religious antiques? The Raccolta: (Book of Prayers) https://www.saintsbooks.net/books/The%20Raccolta%20-%201910.pdf 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Daniel Alloy from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Alloy, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Fr. Alloy family's Thanksgiving traditions. I have been professing another religion, and I want to know if I can return to the Catholic religion or not? Answer in Spanish to the last question. Is a Confirmation valid if you leave your diocese, due to issues getting confirmed at your local parish? What is the best Thanksgiving side dish? Why are the readings different in the Novus Ordo vs the TLM? Is there a difference in the spirituality of the FSSP and ICKSP? What are the differences between private and public masses? Can a priest ordained after Traditionis custodes celebrate a private TLM? How are Orthodox Churches able to experience miracles such as apparitions and Eucharistic miracles if they are separated from the one true church? Is it proper to use the word "concupiscence" when referring to our sinful disordered inclination in general vs. the sexual disordered tendency? Why are Betrothal ceremonies so rare nowadays? Are you allowed to perform them today? Is it correct to say that we pray "through" the saints? I put my parents above God, is that a mortal sin? When should we begin celebrating the Christmas season? Best Thanksgiving dessert? If a person visits an Orthodox Church or an SSPX church with the Blessed Sacrament present, should I genuflect? Before Vatican 2, were the only Masses for Christmas at midnight and Christmas Day? I am just exploring the Liturgy of the Hours. Could you recommend a book or podcast to get into this routine?* Fr. Mike Schmitz: Introduction to the Liturgy of the Hours https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgxDDU7Fa2E 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Stephen Sharpe from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Canon Sharpe, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show How do we explain the role of the Second Vatican Council for Traditional Catholics? For the upcoming Holy Day December 8th, does the vigil mass fulfil the obligation? If they "babbling" way of speaking in tongues false, why were the apostles accused of being drunk? Are our Orthodox brothers safe in their church since their sacraments are valid and their priests have valid orders? Is it wrong for a woman to work outside the home and for a man to be a stay-at-home husband? How do the ICKSP handle the crisis in the Church? What would be some good spiritual practices during Advent in order to keep our focus on our Lord's nativity? Do dragons represent the demonic and should dragon toys be avoided? My parents can’t confirm that my Lutheran baptism was correctly done, should I have a conditional baptism? Is there an obligation to live with your spouse you are not reconciled with? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. John Brancich from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Brancich, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show When was the traditional clerical tonsure removed from the diocesan clergy? How should senior citizens tithe? What is St. Robert Bellarmine's views on the office of the Papacy? Have you heard of the Sutri Initiative? What was your most moving experience from your pilgrimage and your most memorable meal? How to best refute the protestant claims that Mary is dead and can't hear our prayers and intercede? Immaculate Conception is on 1962 calendar on Sunday 12/8, do we also go Monday 12/9? I know that women cannot be priests but are there ways we can incorporate more women into different church positions? Is it a sin to not like my family? What is your favorite Marian apparition? Can my husband and I go to separate masses if he is having trouble focusing because of the kids? Are cry rooms necessary? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. William Rock from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Rock, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Catholics claim that Christ is God, but the Bible relates many things concerning Him which are not appropriate to say of God. How does the Catholic Church reconcile such things? What are the duties of a confirmation sponsor? Should Catholics receive or abstain from communion on Good Friday? How do we understand the saints' intercession? Should a lay eucharistic minister be giving blessings to communicants? Is there a good book to help a new father on raising his son Catholic?* Why are some houses haunted while others are not? What happens if the priest is elderly and forgets to give absolution or penance? Can a Catholic attend an invalid marriage, despite the possible scandal, with the hope of evangelizing the couple? Do I need to get permission from a spiritual director to ask God for sufferings for others salvation? What does the Maniple represent? What do we know about Jesus’ life as a toddler? What's the difference between 1st, 2nd and 3rd class relics? Always a Catholic: How to Keep Your Kids in the Faith for Life - and Bring Them Back If They Have Strayed: https://shop.catholic.com/always-a-catholic-how-to-keep-your-kids-in-the-faith-for-life-bring-them-back-if-they-have-strayed/ 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Benjamin Norman from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Canon Norman (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show: How much should I be giving to the collection, and what should by prayer/mass look like? Did Pope Benedict support Vatican II? Are there any outreach programs for the Haitians? How about handling voodoo or witchcraft? Is it permissible to read Harry Potter as a Catholic? Did WW2 contribute to the decline in Church attendance? What is the significance of the decade? Why do we end on the right shoulder during the Sign of the Cross? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Anthony Amato from the Diocese of Rochester, New York and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Amato, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Can you explain the harrowing of Hades/Hell? What do I do with spiritual images that has some new age information that came with it? New ICKSP flag!!! Why did Jesus call Herod a fox? When is it sinful and when is it not sinful to break the civil law? Which one was the first covenant? (Adam, Noah or Moses) How does the church deal with domestic violence in marriages? When should we start playing Christmas music? Do we bow during the Asperges? Do we bow to the crucifix, the priest or both, for the procession? Do you genuflect during liturgical processions? Why did Pope Paul VI end the Oath Against Modernism? Can Catholics wear an ankh? Can a Catholic be goth? I was asked to be a godparent in a Lutheran baptism, what should I have done? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. William Rock from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Rock, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Can Father give some good non-Catholic movies recommendations? Have you heard of a FSSP parish doing a "vigil" mass on Saturday night using the Sunday mass setup? When there are more than 24 Sundays (Traditional Calendar) Why do we repeat some Sunday masses from Epiphany? Does The Church require us to believe that Mary didn't commit any sins? If someone in the confessional said something that will endanger people. Will it break the seal of confession for the priest to warn people? Was Jesus praising the widow or criticizing the pharisees in the temple? Who of the Apostles has the 12th throne in the Book of Revelation? Are there more graces in the TLM or does it depend on the disposition of the receiver? How do deal with a rebellious teenager who is wearing clothing with terrible designs on it? I found some books with Bible verses in them can I throw them away if I'm not keeping them? How do we talk to protestants about purgatory? Any suggestions for Catholic books with a cowboy theme? News about the Fund Drive! 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Jason Charron is a Ukrainian Catholic Priest who currently serves two parishes in the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saint Josaphat in Parma. and we're taking your questions about Eastern Rite Catholicism! To get your Eastern Rite question in for Fr. Charron, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show What is Father's favorite Western and Eastern hymn? What is the difference between Greek Orthodox, Antioch, and Traditional Catholicism? Who appoints the next Pope? Am I depriving myself of graces by offering all my prayers for my neighbor instead of myself? Why are there some genuinely good/God fearing orthodox or protestants that die outside of the Church? How do I pray with seeming like I'm testing God or His abilities? Is it okay to be involved and attend church with the Ecumenical Catholic Communion? What is the correct way to do ecumenical outreach? Is it normal for Ukrainian Catholics to walk on their knees to receive the Eucharist? What is your opinion on Bishop Strickland’s statements criticizing priests who don’t push back on pope Francis’s statements? Is there a tradition in the eastern rite to cut a child’s hair on Good Friday? How should we treat temptations and are they a tool? I'm a little late in starting the 33-day consecration. Should I wait a year, or start now? In the mass today there were some verses missing from the reading, why would that be? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Ross Bourgeois from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Canon Bourgeois, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show: What are the Lessons in Latin program? What are the marks of a good spiritual director? What is a casket called when there is no body present? How does a priest celebrate the Latin mass alone? How does listening to a lot of confessions affect your physical and mental health? Can a Latin rite priest celebrate the Eastern Divine Liturgy? Who was St. Mother Cabrini? Also, discussion about the movie. What is Canon's favorite movie? Why do we say "Holy God" three times during the Divine Mercy Chaplet? If a person drops the host, what should the priest do? More discussion on movies. 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Stephen Sharpe from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Canon Sharpe, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's show. Why do my prayers seem unanswered? Many years ago, I committed a grave sin, but now I'm feeling the urge to confess it again, what should I do? Is salvation lost if you leave the Church or is it a case-by-case basis. Say if someone left because they were abused by a member of clergy? What does the word 'raca' that Jesus used mean, in Matthew Chapter 5? Is it valid for adoration to be done with the Eucharist covered instead of in a monstrance? Is acupuncture permitted if other treatments are not helpful? How do I know if I'm doing adoration properly? In the show Survivor, the contestants were led thru a pagan ritual, would a catholic be able to participate in a show if they are asked to do such a thing? When struggling with miscarriages how do we go about discerning adopting children? How to explain to relatives that there is no salvation outside the Church? I recently felt an urge to same sex attraction, how should I go about asking God for help? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Father Elias Mills from the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Father Elias (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show Do we need to believe in the private revelations of Luisa Piccarreta and the Divine Will? If one confesses right at the hour of death, regardless of their misdeeds, do they go to heaven? A wife pushed her husband to get a vasectomy, is this a sin? How should someone discern becoming a monk or a priest? Why is St. Gianna a saint? What is her story? Are medical conditions a reason to be excuse from abstaining from meat on Friday? Do binding prayers mean that I'm talking to the devil? How do we respond to a claim that protestants make when they say that the saints are dormant in Heaven? What would Our Lady have experienced on Pentecost given that the Holy Spirit was already within Her? What Bibles and Bible commentaries do you use and recommend? Do I need to wait until the annulment process is complete to date? And advice for athletes that are at risk of losing their job because they make the sign of the cross? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. John-Mary Bowlin from the Dicoese of Tyler, Texas and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for our priests, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Is it wrong for Catholics to use a mezuzah? The priest asked if I was there for the entire mass before he gave communion. Is this okay? Is there a difference between the titles "Vicar of Christ" and "Pope"? Someone told me not to verbalize my thoughts cause the devil can hear me, is this correct? How to respond to the argument that praying the rosary is idolatry? Would inviting the "partner" of my SSA relative to get-togethers a sin? Does everybody have a guardian angel or only Christians? Does one vote for one candidate vs the other based on which one agrees more with the Church? Why do we make the sign of the cross on our forehead, mouth and heart before the Gospel? If one knows they are bound for hell, is there a point to life? What are the difference between traditional blessing vs blessings in the ordinary form? If I get invited to a dinner and I know they have halal meat, can I eat it? I want to go get a massage without any immoral contact; can I go to massage center in good conscience? What can Catholics take away from the recent election? What's the answer on this verse? “What does man gain from all his labor in which he toils under the sun?” 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Daniel Alloy from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Alloy, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Can a fallen away Catholic ask for and receive an Apostolic Pardon? Can you expand on the Catholic Church being the mystical Body of Christ as it relates to the Pope? Does the Bible say anything about socialism and equitable economy? Is a feeding tube required for patients at the end of dementia/Alzheimer's even though it causes a great amount of pain?** What do we say to people who are saying you can't be pro-life if you support X (Seamless Garment argument) While on vacation I tried to go to a Novus Ordo mass but made me feel empty, so I went home and watched a Latin Mass. Does this fulfill my obligation? Do you have any book recommendations for Advent?** Who were the Nephilim and how did they become so evil?** Is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception transferred to Dec 9th this year and remain a holy day? Is one permitted to attend a Christian music concert? Is there a difference between a Monstrance and Lunette? What happens when a priest accidentally or on purpose, blesses an irregular couple? Our Young Adult Group was wondering whether social dancing is to be encouraged or discouraged among the youth. Is the Hour of Mercy that’s supposed to be done on December 8 as Mary asked or does it need done on the 9th? Catholic Bioethics and the Gift of Human Life, by William May (PDF) http://www.ldysinger.com/@books1/May/Catholic%20Bioethics%20and%20the%20Gift%20of%20Human%20Life%20-%20May.pdf Catholic Bioethics and the Gift of Human Life, by William May (Book) https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/catholic-bioethics-third-edition Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives by Pope Benedict XVI https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/JON/jesus-of-nazareth/ The Incarnation, Birth, and Infancy of Jesus Christ by Alphonsus Liguori https://www.bing.com/search?q=the+birth+and+incarnation+of+Christ+by+alphonsus+liguori&FORM=AWRE Commentary on Genesis by Rev. Cornelius a Lapide https://kolbecenter.org/product/commentary-on-genesis-1-3-by-cornelius-a-lapide-e-book-pdf/ A Catholic Introduction to the Bible: The Old Testament by John Bergsma and Brant Pitre https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1586177222/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicprodu-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1586177222&linkId=f26dc59ba4fc685c3924bae6eec37686 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Anthony Amato from the Diocese of Rochester, New York and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Amato, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Is it sinful to not vote? What should you do if a priest gives you bad advice? Does it make sense to jot down the insights one gets over time when reciting the rosary or reading scripture? How do we know if Jesus made himself known to uncontacted tribes? I'm worried that the rapture will happen, will I be able to start a family?** Do altar servers receive special graces? What lesson are we supposed to take from the Israelite war on the Amalekites?* What is something Fr. wishes he would have known before he became a priest? I've been divorced and never had an annulment, what are my options? What counts as a reproduction of the Cross of Christ worthy of reverence? Would two crossed sticks count? In the book of Ezekiel, there are some texts about wheels with eyes. What is the meaning behind them? Does assisted suicide goes against Church teaching and the Bible if done to stop suffering? Would dressing my 2-year-old son in a christening romper be masculine enough for a boy? *Do Catholics Believe in the Rapture: Highlight Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCOZ2lbcc84&t=3s *Catechism of the Catholic Church - Paragraphs around 675 https://usccb.cld.bz/Catechism-of-the-Catholic-Church/196/ *Catechism of the Catholic Church - Paragraph 107 https://usccb.cld.bz/Catechism-of-the-Catholic-Church/50/ 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

Our staff is out of the office today in acknowledgment of the Feast of All Saints. Because we won’t be able to bring you a live show today, we decided to pre-record a special episode with Jordan and the show producers, Daniel and James. We’ll discuss our favorite saints, Buffalo food, and of course provide a highly requested sneak peek behind the scenes to show you “how the sausage gets made!” Join us today for this widely requested special episode and meet the men behind the curtain!

We're live now with Fr. John Brancich from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Brancich, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Is going to the All Saints Vigil on Thursday, count for the First Friday devotion? We were told to use my grandma's maiden name when praying for her soul, is this correct? What is the difference between a man with and without concupiscence? Could Fr. explain the church teaching on if abortion is permitted to save the life of the mother? Do I need to be in a church to offer my rosary up for a soul? What is the real first name of Padre Pio? Can I put out political signs for a candidate for someone who allows abortions but whose opponent is aggressively in favor of abortion? Is it ever okay to cuss? I recently realized that I chose a demonic name as my confirmation name, and the bishop blessed it. What should I do now? For the first 8 days of November, if we go to the cemetery we can receive an indulgence. Can you explain further? I've gone to confession, but the sin is still bothering me, how can I get past it? Can you change sponsors halfway through before you get confirmed? What should priests be doing about the crisis in the Church? Will they eat Chick-fil-a or other meat on Friday (All Saints)? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Benjamin Norman from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Canon Norman (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Should we be abstaining from servile work on holy days like All Saints Day? How should we celebrate the eve of All Saints Day? What would be the response when protestants say that apostolic succession doesn't exist because the apostles healed people, but priests today don't? Why doesn't the Roman Rite not consecrate the chalice and the paten anymore, and why is important to consecrate objects? Why does my life feel stagnant? I feel like God is silent. Why doesn't ICKSP get bishops? What is the Church's position on embryo adoption? More comments on "Luce" 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Daniel Alloy from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Alloy, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show How can a person who is possessed be freed of the possession? Should Catholics attend baptisms of protestants? Why haven't there been more saints canonized in the last decade? How is scattering ashes of the deceased different from having first class relics? Why is the feast of Christ the King celebrated on different days? Where does the term reformation come from? What is the best response to fight the abortion cause of rape argument? Do the priests or the TLM only allow for one intention per mass? Can I offer my indulgences to people that are alive, or only to the deceased? How to explain the seemingly miraculous healings that are in protestant circles? A discussion on the Vatican's new 2025 "anime" mascot Luce. 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Stephen Sharpe from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Canon Sharpe, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show I've had some difficult priests in the confessional, what should I do? What does God mean in Ezekiel when he says, "Cover your Nakedness"? Are the stories of Jesus healing the blind man are speaking about the same one? How did Cain's lineage end up overpowering Seth's lineage before the flood? If someone is in mortal sin and prays for a person, does it still count? Is it a good practice for women to veil outside of church? In terms of not eating meat, how are we supposed to approach the Friday after Thanksgiving? How should one prepare for confession? How does one merit a blessing from a priest? Can you recommend a good book on the Holy Trinity? Can Priest do proxy baptisms for aborted babies? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Father Elias Mills from the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Father Elias (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show What is the earliest Marian apparition? Can you expand on the topic of indifference? How do mentally ill people get saved if their mental capacity is diminished? If I'm turning 50, is there still a chance for me to join the priesthood? Can you recommend a book to better understand the devotion to Mary? Was Mary at Fatima speaking about the errors of Communist Russia or Orthodox Russia? Was Russia's consecration successful? Does the 7th promise of Our Lady of Sorrows saying those that are practicing the devotion will be taken straight to heaven supposed to be taken literally? How can I better deal with scrupulosity? How exactly do I pray the rosary? If I'm Catholic and my spouse is not, am I supposed to Confirm my future children? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Father Paul Born from the Archdiocese of Boston, Massachusetts and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Father Born (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Must consumers price check goods in the event a price looks too good? Can a couple choose any readings from the Bible for their wedding mass? If a priest breaks the Host not during the Agnus Dei, is the consecration valid? When Peter stops Cornelius from adoring/worshiping him, and says "Arise, I myself also am just a man". How are we to read that passage? Can several intentions be grouped together when praying the rosary? Who are we in Christ? And what is detracting us from being the person God wants us to be? Do you have book recommendation that have to do we repentance and confession? Can you explain the sin of sedition? Will I still get indulgences from saying the Angelus at 6pm, Midnight, and 6am? According to St. Faustina Jesus appears 3 times to people when they pass. Is this true? In practicing detachment, should I give up my 3rd class relic rosary, if I'm too attached to it? I assumed I was baptized but I'm not sure, should I have a baptism to make sure? Can you please clarify the sins of detraction and calumny? What should one do if someone is committing the sins of detraction and calumny? Can I take pieces of rosaries and medals to make jewelry? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Jonathan Romanoski from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Romanoski, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show What is a part of the Summa that you wish all faithful Catholics knew? In the Didache, it says that those who were to be baptized should fast. Does this hurt the case for infant baptism? How do I navigate my family, who are calling me schismatic because I stopped attending the Novus Ordo mass? What did mass look like in the early Church? In the little catechism, it mentions confessing sins that were already absolved. What does it mean by that? Will the Church make any changes after they took the survey on the Eucharist? Where do miscarried babies go? What is the border between rash judgement and suspicion? And is it okay to make rash judgements? I someone wants to work and go to college, but also feels a call to the priesthood, how should he discern that? How should I handle it when I just hear silence from God? Why do we call priests "Father"? What is the history behind this tradition? Can we make a 3rd class relic by touching it to another 3rd class relic? What relics does Father have at his parish? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Father Joseph Dalimata from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Dalimata, (or one of our other priests), call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show How do you know if you need a spiritual director? Why don't you have female priests? In the Old Testament, when the Israelites were told to "Save for yourselves the women and girls" Some people say that approves child marriage. Is the European Union the revived Roman Empire? Do you have advice for making Sunday a day of rest? Is it appropriate to have a mass with a traditional baptisim? If priests emulate Jesus, should women emulate Mary? How did you know that God was call you to be a priest? Is drinking sparking water a FSSP thing? Should one read the Catechism and Bible before reading other Catholic works? What do you think of protestant people who are preaching on street corners? If I'm turning 50, is there still a chance for me to join the priesthood? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Gerald Murray from the Archdiocese of New York taking your questions in the realm of Canon Law! To get your question in for Fr. Murray, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Is the Synod going to affect the Latin Mass? Can a priest reinstate altar rails without asking for approval from the bishop? Are priests required to use lay extraordinary ministers? Is there a situation where Canon Law conflicts with secular laws? How does the election and removal of cardinals work? Does Canon Law prevent any changes with Catholic Tradition? My father was told that it costs $1000 for an annulment. Why would it be that price? Is the Catholic Church in Her passion? If someone got confirmed in another country without the approval of the bishop from the original country, would that still be valid? Can the "declared sins" put out by the Synod be enshrined into Canon Law or the Catechism? What does the future of the FSSP and ICKSP look like? Our pastor told us not to say the St. Michael's prayer after mass, can he do that? Is the Catholic Church discussing the possibility of women's ordination? Later this year is Fr. Murray's 40th ordination anniversary, what are you doing to celebrate and what was your favorite moments as a priest? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Ross Bourgeois from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Canon Bourgeois, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Why do you think that a good chunk of Catholics doesn't realize that Sunday is a Holy Day of Obligation? How are the names of churches and parishes chosen? Is all sin the result of demons or of human nature? Does Canon Bourgeois have any advice for someone discerning the priesthood when they visit, a priest community? Is it in the Bible that a woman cannot be a priest or a deacon? What would be a good morning/evening prayer routine to establish? How did the martyrs have the courage to deal with the pain before martyrdom, and how can I receive that courage? At what point does gluttony become a mortal sin? Can I confess all the sins that I have missed in my previous confession? How does one stand up to someone who swears? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Father Paul Born from the Archdiocese of Boston, Massachusetts and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Father Born (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show What is a silent retreat like? Are priests primarily obedient to the Pope or Church Tradition? While praying the traditional compline, is it okay to sing the canticle of Simeon using the newer translation? Are fleeting passing thoughts of anger or frustration a mortal sin when not willfully entertained? When dealing with intrusive impure thoughts, does it only become a mortal sin when one dwells or delights in them? Is it a sin to make an online purchase on Sunday? Can I attend a mass where the priest is quietly a Sedevacantist? When considering applying to the seminary. Should I finish college first or go ahead and talk to my vocation director? What is your opinion on the Magdalene laundries that existed back in the day? Is it a mistake to identify St Mary Magdalene with the sinner in John 12 and Luke 7? Has Fr. ever had to bless a house with any kind of reported demonic activity in his time as a priest? What must I do to be saved? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Luke Zignego, ICKSP the Chaplain of Saint Joseph Oratory in the Diocese of Gary, Indiana, To get your question in for Canon Zignego or one of our other priests), Call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Should I avoid video games that may have some questionable content in it? Does God punish people for sinning or breaking promises? How should I handle the ashes of my deceased pet? Did Jesus go to the upper room before preceding into Galilee? Are sexual acts permitted as long as it leads up to the reproductive act? If someone accepts punishment for something they didn't do, is this injustice or humility? How can compassion become twisted? I was given a crucifix from what seems like a Anglican offshoot. Can I have it blessed? Canon, what books are your reading? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Stephen Sharpe from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Canon Sharpe, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show If I commit repeated sins, will it get to the point where I won't be forgiven anymore? How do I find a spiritual advisor in the Pittsburgh area? Do the oblates of the ICKSP take the three vows of poverty, chastity and obedience? What is the sin of curiosity with some examples? Any advice for learning the liturgy of the hours using the books? Is it incorrect to make the sign of the cross after receiving communion? How should I implement visiting the imprisoned from the corporal works of mercy? Why are there Catholics who leave the Church and how do we get them to come back? Can we watch documentaries about homicide investigations with the sin of curiosity in mind? Is it sinful to "pleasure oneself" for health reasons? If a baby has an emergency baptism, but then the baby is okay. Do we have to schedule an official baptism at a 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. William Rock from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Rock, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Is it okay to watch the Lord of the Rings Movies? Is it okay to watch videos about paranormal subject matter? Are Catholics required to believe the Assumption or Immaculate Conception? What is the Catholic view on dancing? What is the reason for the second confiteor in the pre 1955 low mass? If I couldn't make my Easter obligation for medical reasons, can I go back to receiving communion when I physically get back to mass? Do Catholics and Protestants have a similar view on penal substitution, and atonement? How to respond to a Catholic who doesn't believe in purgatory? What are some good books for discerning the priesthood? Can Catholics participate in sports betting? Since love requires at least to people and God is loving doesn't that prove the Trinity? What are the requirements for public recitation regarding Indulgences? How do you recommend a Catholic family celebrate Halloween? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. John Brancich from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Brancich, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show What are the rubrics for tabernacle candles? I was just baptized a long time ago but had no first communion or confirmation. Can I go to mass? I went to a medium after my wife died and now, I'm seeing weird signs at my house. Should Catholics watch the movie Conclave? Is it sinful to watch horror movie? And more on Conclave. Who wrote the collects and what does "world without end" mean? What does the word Atrazoth mean? Can I attend a Anglican baptism? Is there a book you can recommend helping a Protestant understand that the Catholic Church is Christ's only Church? What is happening to all the beautiful high altars? Don't they have relics in them? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Benjamin Norman from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Canon Norman (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Is hypnosis permissible? What exactly is the sin of weakness? I've heard we receive signal graces if we pray the rosary daily. What are they? Any advice for a Catholic men's workout group? What does Canon think about the Pope cardinal appointments? What is material heresy, and do I have to go to confession over it? What is Reiki, and why should Catholics avoid it? What exactly is a near occasion of sin? Would it be a sin to allow my son to stay in the same room as his girlfriend? Can Catholics have acupuncture? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Daniel Alloy from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Alloy, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Did all the souls who were in Sheol enter Heaven immediately after the Ascension, or did some of them end up in Purgatory? Did Jesus have physical imperfections? Did our Lady die, or was she alive when she got assumed into Heaven? My friend committed suicide. Will I ever get to see him in heaven? Can suicide be considered an unforgivable sin? Is it permissible to pray in the shower? If a deacon blessed my religious items, should I get them blessed by a priest? How does the Church view the wars and bans that Israel had after Exodus? Is it okay to use my own name as my Confirmation name, or should I rectify this? So you have to go to confession after every mortal sin? Is separation of church and state a good or bad thing? Was St. Joseph in limbo till Jesus opened the gates of Heaven? Is there a point where the particles that fall off from the Eucharist are so small that they are no longer the Eucharist? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Anthony Amato from the Diocese of Rochester, New York and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Amato, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Happy Feast Day and celebrating the anniversary of Lepanto! Why was Zechariah made mute when Mary wasn't, when they both questioned their angel's message? Is it a mortal sin, if it takes a little time before I fight off lustful thoughts? Would cheating on a test be considered grave matter? Does Father suggest any Bible studies? The Church banned images depicting God in the form of a man with three faces, could you speak on this? (Answered Now with sources. Originally asked on 9/25/24) There are some private revelations that saw Martin Luther in hell and other who saw Mussolini in heaven. Should we be taking these revelations seriously? What is Church teaching on obedience to the Bishops/Pope? As someone who work with the elderly in healthcare, how do I try to save the souls who are resisting God? Is it required to drink the blood in order to receive the Eucharist? If a priest is struggling with alcohol addiction, is he required to drink the Precious Blood? I need someone to talk to. Do you have any suggestions on where to look for guidance? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows! Link to a Father Amato's Highlight, Hope for those fallen away: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTwxKgLtRoQ

Today is the 5th day in our Station of the Cross 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal! To make your donation today or leave a question, please call 1-877-711-8500 or visit thestationofthecross.com In Today's Show Happy Anniversary to Fr. Rock's Parents! Can I pray the Liturgy of the Hours all at once? Why is it necessary to have multiple gospels included in the Bible, and why is just 4 and only 4? FSSP priests are permitted to both celebrate and concelebrate the Novus Ordo? Could Father please tell me how to translate the name of Votive Mass 16 in the Roman Missal? In Latin it is: “Ad vocationes ecclesiasticas servandas.” A friend of mine thinks that the Church supports abortion in some situations. Is it true? I have a lot of Protestant family. How do I explain to them the use of sacramentals? Do sedevacantists have any apostolic succession? A thank you to everyone involved with the Fund Drive! Do Miraculous Medals that are missing the date still valid (To be continued) Do you have any advice for those falling into the rabbit hole of sedevacantism? How should we decorate for Halloween? What should we avoid? We're live now with Fr. William Rock from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Rock, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

Today is the 4th day in our Station of the Cross 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal! To make your donation today or leave a question, please call 1-877-711-8500 or visit thestationofthecross.com We're live now with Fr. John-Mary Bowlin from the Dicoese of Tyler, Texas and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for our priests, call in or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show What does Father think about "children's masses"? For the 9 First Fridays devotion, can a spiritual communion suffice? Or do I have to start over? Wouldn't it be charitable to attend those weddings outside the Church, to show that we love them no matter what? What should be the age for receiving communion? People say that Church Tradition is set in stone. Others say that it updates and changes itself over time. Which is true? What should I focus on/take away from the readings this upcoming Sunday? (October 6th, 2024) How do I deal with the loss of a loved one and fear of death? If St. Thomas defines charity or love as willing the good of another, how would our love of God be defined since God is already perfect goodness itself? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

Today is the 3rd day in our Station of the Cross 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal! To make your donation today or leave a question, please call 1-877-711-8500 or visit thestationofthecross.com We're live now with Father Joseph Dalimata from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Dalimata, (or one of our other priests), call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Should I push for my daughter to wear skirts? I touched a rosary to a relic of St. Padre Pio, would it be okay to have it blessed as well? Is it immoral to destroy the abortion equipment, when the abortion facility is closed? Are Catholics allowed to attend Jewish Rosh Hashanah or Seder Meals? Can my parish regularly have communion services when the priest is out? Can monthly missalettes be blessed? If I lose my rosary, do I have to get it blessed again? How do I explain the Trinity to children? Can a priest bless items through a TV? Why are Catholics allowed to attend some Protestant services? If sleep like drugs rob us of reason, wouldn't sleeping be sinful? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

Today is the 2nd day in our Station of the Cross 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal! To make your donation today or leave a question, please call 1-877-711-8500 or visit thestationofthecross.com We are joined by Fr. Daniel Alloy from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Alloy on a future show, email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Both the East and West mix a few drops of water into the wine before transubstantiation. Is this a holdover from the Jewish Rites? What if your partner has yet to know Jesus through a Catholic lens? Should a priest learn the Latin Mass even if he wouldn't understand everything while he would say it? Is it necessary to understand everything? How can homosexuality be a sin if God, our Creator, created people like this? Someone told me that the Catholic Church glorifies suffering and being miserable, how can I respond? Is the definition of marriage objective? My protestant friend wants me to give them the definition of IVF, and why it goes against Church Teaching. A friend told me that the name Peter doesn't translate to rock but instead it means small stone. Is this true? Can a Catholic attend a Lutheran service without partaking in their "communion"? Can a Catholic attend a Protestant baptism like with valid weddings and funerals? I was wondering what one should do if a family is often using the cry room as a playroom? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

Today is the 1st day in our Station of the Cross 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal! To make your donation today, please call 1-877-711-8500 or visit thestationofthecross.com We're live now with Fr. Jonathan Romanoski from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Romanoski, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Should I have relations with my spouse even if I don't feel like it and offer it up in order to lower the risk of adultery? Does the Church view polygamy in the Bible as morally wrong? What should I do if I can't get married to the Muslim father to my children because he is being pressured into having an Islamic marriage ceremony instead of a Catholic one? When did the St. Michael prayer stopped being commonly said at the end of mass in most churches, when and why did this happen? My relative had a dream where I was acting crazy, should I take any meaning out of this? What should Catholics think of the nouvelle theologie (New Theology)? What does Pope Francis mean when he says that all religions can get you to God/Heaven? For one discerning the priesthood, how should they go about asking for a spiritual director? NFP, is there a different perspective for traditional Catholics on it vs what St. John Paul II said? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Anthony Amato from the Diocese of Rochester, New York and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Amato, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Is it okay to get a tattoo in memory of someone? Can one get a dispensation to marry an unbaptized person who was married to another unbaptized person and got divorced? If a priest changes the verb in the Eucharistic prayer, is it still valid? What does the Church say about reading books that are about matters that are contrary to Catholic teaching? How to answer someone who is wondering why they can't keep divorce and remarrying? Our daughter has given up on finding a Catholic mate how do we deal with this? How do you become a bishop? Is it a sin to miss a Holy Day of Obligation due to mental illness outbreak/attacks? What is the scriptural connection for the passage on Mary crushing the head of Satan? How much is appropriate to leave the Church and your children in your will? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Father Paul Born from the Archdiocese of Boston, Massachusetts and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Father Born (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Can the Boy Scouts have a "Court of Honor" during mass? What vestments are required in the new mass? I received blessed oil in the mail that I didn't order, what should I do with it? What is the purpose of the synod of synodality? Prayers for relative who is dying from cancer. Is it hospitable to welcome a friend who is same sex attracted bring their "partner" into your home? Is it a sin to not vote in the election? Can there be an obsession that people have with Marian apparitions that is too overboard? Aren't they a dismissal of the regular means of salvation? Why do we put an emphasis on the mode and format of baptism over the intention? When I'm asked what the difference between a mortal and venial sin and that isn't any sin just a sin. How would I best answer their inquiry? If St. Paul says that baptism replaces circumcision, then why was Christ both circumcised and baptized? Is it permitted for the priest to bow after the consecration instead of kneeling in the Novus Ordo? Should the Catholic Church be taking a stand on the matter of 5G microwaves? Is it possible that the false prophet in the book of revelations could be a future pope? If someone asks me how my past week was, but I committed a very bad sin during that period, can I use my mental reservation and reply “good” referring to the part of the week without the sinning? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Benjamin Norman from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Canon Norman (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show: There seems to be a missing section of Jeremiah in my modern Bible that is still there in Douay-Rheims translation? The Church banned images depicting God in the form of a man with three faces, could you speak on this? When receiving the Eucharist at the TLM. Can I receive standing at the altar rail for medical reasons? What is Canon's opinion on Pope Francis' comment on all religions leading to heaven? Are we supposed to be kneeling during the mass while the tabernacle is opened? Addressing what happens to canonization portraits. Does the praying mantis' name have any religious background to it? What would be the correct response if someone was inviting you to their church (not Catholic)? What is the best way to introduce someone to Catholicism? Why were the prayers in the traditional Latin Mass changed so much in the Novus Ordo? Is Jesus present in Protestant churches? Canon's comments on the Gospel of St. John and how it relates to discussing the True Presence with Protestants. 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Ross Bourgeois from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Canon Bourgeois, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Is the Imitation of Christ only for the clergy to read and meditate on? I thought the laity are called to holiness as well? or is there a book better suited for the laity? Why are there so many redheads at Canon's parish? Are Godparents mandatory of infant baptism? Why is there so much animosity between the Abrahamic religions? We got married during the Lenten season, how should we celebrate our anniversary since it falls during Lent? Does the binding and loosing command change its meaning for the apostles when the Deposit of Faith is set in stone? Did the Bubonic Plague contribute to the lack of educated priests, before the Protestant Revolution? How do I get rid of arrogance, and become meek and humble? My coworker's daughter is getting married and I'm not sure if it is in the Church or not. I don't weather if can congratulate her because of this? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Stephen Sharpe from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Canon Sharpe, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Why is it important to consecrate objects and not only people? What should a candidate for the seminary or religious life expect when meeting with a vocational director for the first time? Can you discuss Second Timothy 3:16 and how it relates to the argument scripture is sufficient and all you need? When the Bible tells us that people in the hells will bow down to Christ. What are we supposed to make of people in hell worshiping God? Must a person be in a state of grace to receive the benefits of a priest's blessing? Must we bury the cremated remains of our pets? How do I learn Latin enough to understand the mass and the breviary? Does God take delight/pleasures in the prayers and worship services of Protestants? What is the best hand missal? How should Catholics respond to antisemitism? If a priest isn't present, can a layperson do exposition and benediction? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. John Brancich from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Brancich, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Is it sinful to use phrases like “jeez,” “oh my gosh/goodness,” etc knowing they derive from phrases that actually use the name of the Lord in vain? The lack of reverence and hippie hymns make me angry and distracted at my mass, is this a sin? What are Ember days and how do we observe them? What parts of the office are FSSP priests required to pray? And is there a set schedule or do the times vary in their days? Why does the Church have "gluten free" hosts? Isn't it placating to a minority of cases? How should we celebrate Halloween? (To be continued with Fr. Rock, FSSP) My boyfriend was sending flirtatious messages to another girl, what should I do? Regarding excommunication. Where does the Church get it's authority to decide when a person isn't worthy to be in union with the Church? During the consecration the priest said drink and take instead of take and drink. Is this invalid? How do plenary indulgences clear you of all purgatory? Is the confirmation still valid if the priest pours the chrism on the head rather than signing the cross with the oil on the forehead? Was Pope Pius XII a hero or villain? When Christ is questioned, he says that only the Father knows. How does Christ not know if they are Father, Son and Holy spirit? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Jonathan Romanoski from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Romanoski, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Are the greatest acts: Faith, Hope, and Love. Or Faith, Hope, and Charity? How to refute the claim that Abraham was the first Muslim? How should a fallen away Catholic approach confession if they can't remember how many times, they committed a sin? Is cremation pagan? What is the difference between mental and contemplative prayer? Will only Catholics see God in heaven? How do we know if we are receiving God's Grace? Can any Catholic priest join the FSSP? How can I encourage my long distance, disabled sister that she needs confession before receiving communion? I saw an extraordinary minister give out blessings during communion. Is this licit? Is there a policy more important than abortion when it comes to who we vote for? Recent revert. I found people receiving on the hand and Father hearing confessions in his office and not in a confessional... Is this normal? Can you recommend good books on the matter of spiritual direction? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Francis Altiere of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Canon Altiere, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Can you explain why a Priest needs to be a part of the confession process. And can I go to confession before becoming Catholic? If St. Paul says it's dishonorable for a man's head to be covered, why do priests sometimes wear hats in Church? Can I marry the son of my Godfather if we aren't blood related? Can I receive communion as an offering for someone? When exactly does the bread and wine change into the Body and Blood? How did Adam and Eve's children populate the earth? During mass, if a communicant has to pass the tabernacle during communion, should they genuflect? If someone tries to commit suicide by overdosing, a mortal sin. Can they have a change of heart and repent before dying? How should I deal with anger? What is your opinion on Jan Huss, heretic or hero? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

Canon Luke Zignego, ICKSP serves as Chaplain of Saint Joseph Oratory in the Diocese of Gary, Indiana. He was ordained in 2018. In Today's Show Where do ICKSP priests get their vestments? How does the ICKSP view new converts interested in the priesthood? I went to a mass where the Host fell, the priest picked it up and ate it. Was there more that needed to be done? Is "Christian Magic" a sin? Should we call a protestant pastor Father, or a priest? Does the Church have a teaching on the actual age of the earth? Why does the Sub-Deacon cover his eyes with the Humeral Veil? What is a Sanctus candle? What is the reasoning for removing the traditional offertory in the liturgical changes post-council? Is mass on the radio an acceptable substitute for Sunday obligation? How can Jesus be fully God and fully Human? Why is it rare for clergy who have been convicted of sex crime to get excommunicated? 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!

We're live now with Father Elias Mills from the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Father Elias (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show What is the struggle between the freemason and the Knights of Columbus? Should Catholics not play lacrosse for the same reasons that we can't do yoga? Is a husband obligated to not have relations with his wife until she stops contracepting? Are angels made in the image and likeness of God? Is domestic violence a valid reason to divorce? Can I attend the outdoor "wedding" of a non-practicing Catholic who plans on having the marriage blessed later? Can Father explain the evils of Communism and Socialism? What is Father's opinion on the Holy Father's statements on all religions leading to heaven? I know a relative who may have sold their soul to the devil, what can I do? When wearing a St. Benedict Cross, does it have to be exposed, or can it be under the shirt? How or why is it permitted for politicians who fund and support abortions to receive the Eucharist? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. John Brancich from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Brancich, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Does the Church actually say that there is no Salvation outside the Church? How can I learn to accept suffering? Can priests with a vow of poverty own books? Unbaptized children go to Limbo what happens to unbaptized adults? Why does the sub deacon read the Gospel in the High Mass? Any advice for when you are grieving the loss of a child? What is the Baltimore Catechism and where can I find it? Are the FSSP coming to Louisiana? Is Fr. Brancich Croatian? Can we have requiem mass for babies, aborted or otherwise? Is it a sin to use a family members store membership card? How can I learn Latin enough to say the traditional office? Ecclesiastes 24:23-31. I can't seem to find that passage in my Douay Rheims Bible. Do you know why that would be the case? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Jason Charron, Ukrainian Catholic Priest who currently serves two parishes, as well as in a bi-ritual capacity with the Diocese of Pittsburgh. and we're taking your questions about Eastern Rite Catholicism! To get your Eastern Rite question in for Fr. Charron, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Can you explain the difference between East and West regarding the Filioque and the Council of Florence? What does an Orthodox Church person have to do to become Catholic? How does the view on the afterlife differ from the Eastern Catholics and Orthodox? Can Roman Catholics pray the Holy Trisagion and prayers to the Theotokos? What is being done to expand the Eastern Rites? Can Catholics send a gift to a Catholic couple who are getting married outside the Church? What are Catholics doing to evangelize in Arab countries? Does the Eastern Rites use leavened or unleavened bread? What is the difference between Western statues and Eastern icons? What is an Eastern Rite Confession like? Do the Eastern Rites have to follow Feducia Supplicans? Is Eastern Rite exorcisms different? What is the options if a Catholic couple gets "divorced"? Is Hesychasm allowed in the Eastern Rites? What are the Eastern Rite views on Purgatory? Can someone offer a holy hour for someone else when in a state of mortal sin? Does the amount of sin in a person affect their reception of grace? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We are joined by Fr. Daniel Alloy from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Alloy on a future show, email us at [email protected] In Today's Show If God knew what would happen with Adam and Eve why did he let it happen? When a priest doesn't say "the Body of Christ" during communion, what should be my response? For modesty's sake, should boys not go shirtless when they swim? If a protestant is baptized as an adult, are all their past sins forgiven? Is it unbecoming for a Novus Ordo Priest to attend the Latin mass and vice versa? When the Bible says that God knew his people in advance, does that imply some sort of predestination? What is the Church's stance on boxing? On the image of our Lady of Guadalupe, what are the horns she is standing on? I'm thinking on becoming a priest, how do I make my final decision? What does tradition say on how long creation took? In the book of Judges, a man swore to sacrifice the first thing he sees coming back to his house if he won a battle, what are we to make of this story? What is grace and what are some examples of grace? What should I do about missed mortal sins?

We're live now with Fr. Anthony Amato from the Diocese of Rochester, New York and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Amato, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show What are the signs of the true Church in regard to sacred worship? What are the rubrics for saying the St. Michael Prayer after mass? Can Catholics attend non-Catholic funerals? In the Novus Ordo can the priest choose the Eucharistic prayer? Can a mass be offered for a non-Catholic? At what point of the mass is the sacrifice of Calvary presented? When did the Church become Catholic, when did Jesus become Catholic? Why are the Catholic and Protestant Ten Commandments numbering different? Why don't extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist not wash their hands after? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Father Elias Mills from the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Father Elias (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show If we can have a relic from a saint, why can't we keep a portion of a loved one's ashes? My brother recently passed away and I have mass intentions scheduled on his behalf. I was wondering if there's a time period that we stop doing this? If a soul has already gone to heaven (or hell), what happens to our prayers for them? Are they for nothing? Does the Roman Rite take a different approach to tattoos than say the Eastern Rites? What is Father's opinion on how Sr. Agnes was treated? How effective are Last Rites when the person is unconscious? How does the sacrament differ in that instance from a patient who is awake and alert? Should Catholics read the Ethiopian Bible? Certain religions claim that anyone that is not part of said religion is an enemy. What is your opinion on these false religions saying that their God is telling them to do violent actions? What is the difference between “Jesus, I trust You” and “Jesus, I trust IN You”? “Lectio Divina”. Can you explain what that is? When Jesus says, you must take up your cross and follow Me, I think we tend to take that metaphorically. But when He said that to His disciples, they must have known that carrying a cross meant crucifixion? In Psalm 90 it is mentioned that we live 70 or 80 years but most of them are spent in drudgery and toil. Does that mean we disobey God's will by living longer than that? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Father Paul Born from the Archdiocese of Boston, Massachusetts and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Father Born (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show: We are new parents. Is it a mortal sin for us to miss Sunday Mass due to taking care of our baby? When does rash judgment become a mortal sin, and when is it considered a venial sin? Can I, a Catholic, attend my nephew’s wedding (who also is a Catholic) who is getting married in an SSPV chapel? Is it correct that scholasticism is the only proper way to interpret scripture? What guidance, if any, does the Church give on how much to leave for your children as inheritance vs to give to the church? Why do Catholics often blame Luther for the reformation rather than Pope Leo X? Do the psalms and scripture readings from the Divine Office “count towards” the indulgence associated with 30 minutes of scripture reading in a day? What is the significance of the number 40 in Sacred Scripture? I notice it comes up a lot, particularly referring to a passage of 40 days. When it comes to reading from the writings of Catholic authors who wrote about Catholicism and Church doctrine, but they later apostatized (like Tertullian), should we read or avoid reading their work? I returned to the Church, but now my fellow parishioners feel way more closed off than the ones from my older church. and I’m having trouble finding any Catholic Bible study or women’s retreat. Any idea on where I can start looking? Can a lay person perform the exposition of the Eucharist for Adoration? What would Father do in a situation where he suspected that a person may be trying to receive the Eucharist unworthily? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Benjamin Norman from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! You can get your question in for Canon Norman (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Can Father explain this part of Ezikiel 28:9 - "Wilt thou yet say before them that slay thee: I am God; whereas thou art a man, and not God, in the hand of them that slay thee?" My three sons were all raised in the Catholic faith. Yet, as adults today, none of them are practicing their faith. If they were to pass away today, would there be any hope for their salvation at all? In some high feasts or extra important TLM Masses, there is a 4th person, I think a priest, who wears a cope the entire time. What is his position? How does Canon respond when you try to evangelize someone about the Catholic Faith, and they become very angry and vulgar? Will traditional seminaries admit someone who was previously married but received an annulment? Did Adam and Eve ever age? Are we required to do penance after we confess? Is it permissible for a Catholic to play an instrument in a Protestant worship service? Should lay people ever make announcements during the Mass over the PA system after the homily? What were some of the pre-reform abuses in 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Michael Copenhagen, Melkite Catholic Priest from Rochester, New York! You can get your question in for Fr. Copenhagen (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show I am looking for work and they are asking me to work on Sabbath day. Can I move it to another day? Or how do I keep the Sabbath Day holy even if I have to work? Historically, it was permitted for infants to receive communion in some Eastern churches. Is that still the case? Why does that differ from the Roman churches? What’s the difference between veneration and worship? What verses can you use to explain this? How would I spot a worshiper from the venerator? Would it be considered unequally yoked if a Christian would be married to a Catholic? Is the marriage only valid if it takes place in the Catholic church? What is Father's opinion regarding imprecatory prayers? I’ve heard that according to the Catholic Church, people of all beliefs can go to heaven if they live in accordance with God’s will, If this is the case, why do Catholics have to go to confession while non-Catholics don't, if both can end up in the same place? I’m trying to get baptized as a teenager. Is it possible to do it at home? I recently bought a Christian standard Bible-Holman edition not realizing it was not a Catholic Bible. Is it wrong for me to read this Bible? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. John-Mary Bowlin from the Dicoese of Tyler, Texas and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for our priests, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Father, if you miss a day during a 9 month novena, does that break the novena or can you just keep going? Why don't the extraordinary ministers have to wipe their hands with water after distributing Holy Communion like the priests do? Should the Pope restore the Minor Orders? Would this help seminarians form their priestly identity? I have a question about Saints: I am a Protestant, but I believe that the Saints are alive, and I do believe you Catholics do not worship Saints. But how do we know that the Saints can hear us? I understand that the Holy Trinity is omnipresent. Satan and his demons don’t have the same presence. How do multiple people become afflicted by a certain demon at the same time if not omnipresent? Can I go to Adoration early if I have a key to the building? Is that permissible? I have taken care of my father’s house for 25 years in Canada. Whenever he comes up to visit and is in a bad mood, he threatens to throw me out of the house so I would be homeless. He then goes to Church and acts like he is a good Christian. How do I convince my father to be a good Christian? Do Catholics have to be buried or can they be cremated? If so, is it allowable to spread the ashes? If I am a man of little emotion, but I am drawn by truth and I think I want to be a priest, but I have no constant emotional confirmation, what should I do? Are we required to accept the Novus Ordo mass as valid? Who is your favorite producer at The Station of the Cross and why? I have crippling anxiety and have prayed to God for deliverance, I’ve done it for two years now and I haven’t felt any better. I don’t think my faith is not strong or genuine enough. Any advice on how I can grow my faith? Is it a sin to ponder about annulment after almost 9 years of marriage? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

Thank you for joining us for our 2 Hour, 1 Year Anniversary special! We're live now with Fr. John Brancich from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and Fr. Anthony Amato from the Diocese of Rochester. We're taking your questions! To get your question in for either of our priests, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Reminiscing on the past year. To do the First Fridays, do I have to go to a Mass specifically for First Friday or a regular daily Mass? What books would Father recommend about the relation between the interior life of the priest and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass? Question regarding the forgiving 77 times verse and if that conflicts with Titus 3:10? Is it permissible for cremated remains to be buried in a Catholic cemetery? Best or personal favorite argument for the veracity of the Gospels? Are sins that come up in memory but forgot to confess forgiven? Why is the fig used so much in the Bible? Star Wars: a good story for Catholics? At one time, indulgences had days attached to them. What exactly did that mean? A discussion on religious flags. SAINT BATTLE!!! What is the difference between an oratory and a parish church? How can the FSSP and diocesan priests work together for the Church? As an educator in a Christian school, what is my obligation to dispose of worksheets with scripture passages on them? What action should Dioceses take regarding "less-ascetically-pleasing" churches? Is it ok to patronize non-religious events at protestant churches? Is it okay for Catholics to read Plato, Aristotle and Homer? If we are called to evangelize to people, are we making people more guilty at the Final Judgement if they choose not to listen? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Father Joseph Dalimata from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Dalimata, (or one of our other priests), call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Why don't the congregation usually drink the Precious Blood? How to convince a young child to go to confession? Why do bad things happen, if we believe there is such a powerful God? As Catholics, if we have protestant or Orthodox friends, should we encourage them to baptize their children as infants? Does baptizing an infant have any effect on their chances of salvation? How to interpret the Catholic interpretation of scholasticism? How to tell elderly people who are suffering, that their suffering has merit? Why don't the extraordinary ministers have to wipe their hands with water after distributing Holy Communion like the priests do? (Also answered tomorrow) What are some activities that the seminarians visiting the parish in El Paso do? Who would win a basketball contest between the FSSP, ICKSP, and the SSPX? What if I'm married in the Catholic Church to a spouse who is abusive. Is there any way out of the marriage according to 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!e

Stay tuned for this amazing episode we got the opportunity to film in person after our 25th Anniversary Conference! Both Fr. Brancich and Jordan got the chance to be at the studio for this amazing special. In Today's Show Update on how the Station of the Cross 25 Year Anniversary Conference went. For an upcoming election what should we do if both candidates are bad? Should we not vote? Is it venial sin to speed in traffic? Can you explain how the Brown Scapular works? How does a priest "leave" the priesthood by dispensation? What is the sect of the Nazirites? How do you handle a holy day of obligation while traveling through a diocese that doesn't observe it? Is a Catholic marriage invalid if the couple doesn't consummate till years later? Can non-Catholics go to confession? Does Church have doctrines that the practice of it no longer applies? We're live now with Fr. John Brancich from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Brancich, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We are joined by Fr. Charles Murr and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Murr on a future show, email us at [email protected] In Today's Show What do you think about the private revelations from the Mission of Divine Mercy's nun? My husband thinks the bible supports him cussing, what to do? Does going to an SSPX mass fulfil your Sunday obligation? Why is the Church stringent on the use of litanies? What exactly does it mean to pray publicly? Should we not chew when we receive the Eucharist? As an elderly person, can I leave mass early for medical reasons? How do I get my marriage convalidated? Should we follow the rules on modesty from Pope Pius? Discussing a Vatican document making comparisons between Budda and Christ. Can we go to a Sunday Vigil mass for any reason? Is it appropriate to call the Church desuetude in its current 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We are joined by Fr. Daniel Alloy from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Alloy on a future show, email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Should the 10 Commandments be displayed in schools? How do I cooperate with God's graces? Why can't women be priests? How does celibacy practically work for a priest? Is crossdressing a sin? As an agnostic how can I find my faith again? What are we to make of the part of the Bible where Lot offers to give his daughters up instead of the angels/his guests? Will I be able to do a backflip in Heaven? After confessing about something I did to someone else, Am I required to make amends with said person afterwards? Can a bishop revoke a dispensation? How to deal with a relative who is cursing a deceased family member? Does Purgatory cleanse the soul of material sins as well as formal ones? Are imperfections subject to punishment in Purgatory? What ‘sends’ people to purgatory? The punishment for sins, or the need for purification from the effects of sins? Can a Catholic attend the "wedding" or reception of a gay couple? Should I go up at communion to receive a blessing or stay in my seat even though people will have to try to get around me? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Stephen Sharpe from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Canon Sharpe, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Who would win a basketball contest between the FSSP, ICKSP, and the SSPX? Am I obligated to not attend a SSPX mass if there are other traditional options available? Did Jesus have ginger or red hair? What is a Wife/Mother's role in the family? Should Catholics have their male babies circumcised? My wife is scared to wear religious medals cause it causes people to be mean to her. Is not making the sign of the cross in public denying Jesus? On what Jesus looks like, the Shroud of Turin and the St. Faustina painting. Are there age restrictions for joining the ICKSP? How do I walk with Jesus? If I haven't been to confession in a while is it better to just go and say what I remember. Or wait till I made a full examination of conscience? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Daniel Alloy from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Alloy, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Is same-sex attraction an attachment to sin? Can a person with same-sex attraction gain a plenary indulgence? What is the difference between the process of confession vs counseling? At what point does gossip become gravely sinful? Is it mandatory to see a priest for confession, or can we directly confess to God? Is it wrong to add to a prayer approved by the Church with our own words? Why was the hour of Prime suppressed during Vatican 2? How do I keep a good prayer routine? Can we use the orans gesture outside of mass? I did a general confession, but now I want to go deeper on what I was absolved of in my next confession. Can I do that? I didn't receive a penance. Is my confession still valid? Who would win a basketball contest between the FSSP, ICKSP, and the SSPX? Are you obligated to pursue an annulment if you have questions on the validity of your marriage, even if you want to keep it? Why is sex a taboo subject for Christians? In confession can I generalize the date of my last confession? Why did the Old Testament forbid priests from drinking wine, and is that in place for Catholic Priests? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Francis Altiere of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Canon Altiere, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Is it inappropriate to call a funeral mass a "celebration of life"? If my loved one lived a holy life is it still charitable to pray for his soul? Can we help a soul if he is already in heaven, is it still good to keep praying for him? I've heard that the laity shouldn't bow to the priest as he passes during the procession, what does Canon think of the matter? Can annulments be fallible? Do cassocks have pockets? And what does a priest wear under a cassock? How to respond to the accusation that Catholicism is antisemitic? How should I discern possibly joining the ICKSP? Best and favorite argument for Catholicism against Protestantism? What does it mean to give God glory? My mother-in-law and her female "partner" want to stay on our property in their camper. Would this be scandalous? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. William Rock from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Rock, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Was divorce in the Mosaic Law a prelude to the "binding and loosing" the powers that Jesus gave the apostles? Did the Mosaic Law come from God or Moses? Can I attend a wedding of a Catholic and non-baptized person? Jesus in the Bible says that the Father and I are one. But also says that My Father is greater than I am. Which is it? How sinful is the deliberate non-focusing on the words of the mass? What is the official stance from the FSSP on the Novus Ordo? Can I laminate a holy card that touched relics? What is the best missal for use at a FSSP parish? What is the best or personal favorite case for the existence of God? How did Mary Magdalene and the other women expect to roll away the stone at Jesus' tomb? What is the Church's position on the meaning of life? Is annulment a "Catholic divorce"? When an atheist converts and gets baptized are all his past sins forgiven? Do you need confession before being baptized? A follow up to the annulment question. Should I use a Traditional missal at a Novus Ordo 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Anthony Amato from the Diocese of Rochester, New York and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Amato, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Can the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and St. Gertrude be said on Rosary beads? Can a Missionary of Mercy priest dispense private vows? What exactly is a first-class relic? Is it wrong to ask God for a sign that I’m in a state of grace? Why do you focus on the matter of the Eucharist and Abortion so much as Catholics? Why do Catholic Bibles have more books than Protestant ones? Should I evangelize someone by talking about the realities of hell? At the Last Supper was the Eucharist offered as a sacrifice, even though it was before His Passion? Any advice for preparing my children for Confirmation through the Baltimore Catechism? What is the difference between the Baltimore Catechism and the John Paul 2 Catechism? Was sibling marriage necessary for Adam and Eve's sons? I noticed my church is starting to have more traditional parishioners now. And the Mass is slowly changing back to Latin. I'm a little confused, are we returning to the old 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Michael Copenhagen, Melkite Catholic Priest from Rochester, New York! You can get your question in for Fr. Copenhagen (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Should I attend AA meetings if they start to venture into some Semi-Anti-Catholic things? Does the Eastern Rite venerate the Roman Catholic Saints? What is the Eastern Rites opinion on the Just War Theory? Can you explain what is Transubstantiation? What is the Eastern Rites opinion on the Filioque in the Nicene Creed? Should we venerate/worship blood that came from Jesus during the passion, as being part of God? Or does it lose it's union with Jesus' body? I'm praying for a while about someone and asked God for a sign, Should I stop this method? How should we discern a Saint name for our child? When exactly is the moment of Transubstantiation in the Eastern Rite? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Paul Born, The Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts! You can get your question in for Fr. Born (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Are Jesus, Mary and maybe St. Joseph the only bodies that ascended into Heaven? If people go straight to heaven or purgatory when they die, then what is the purpose of the Last Judgement, if a decision has already been made? Can priests and other clergy go to public/civic events? Do you think God punishes people in a physical way? How can we help relieve some burden from a priest's everyday life? How does the power of binding and loosing relate to the concept of Papal infallibility? How long does it take to become a priest once you enter a seminary? What is the background of St. Dominic? Why do we celebrate the Assumption of Mary on exactly August 15th? What does Hebrews 7:27 mean if Christ is without sin? Can a Hindu and a Catholic get married and respect each other religions? How did Father's trip to Peru affect his vocation? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Benjamin Norman, ICKSP, Representative of the Institute of Christ the King at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Oakland, California! You can get your question in for Canon Norman (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Is it possible for someone who has same sex attraction to become a monk or friar but not a priest? Is it wrong to work on Holy days of obligation? During mass why would we say Benedicite as a response to Benedicite? Can you give a overview on Papal Infallibility? If I try to fulfill the first Friday devotion, but a priest did not show up on one of the Friday's, do I have to start over? Why do priests study philosophy and should lay people study it? How does belief interact with knowledge? Why do some people after the sign of the cross kiss their fingers? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Father Joseph Dalimata from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Dalimata, (or one of our other priests), call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Does the FSSP run a girl's camp like they do for boys? What is the process of laicizing a priest? Can regular priests have a full tonsure? (monk haircut) Could you explain what exactly is happening during the Transfiguration? How does a wedding work with a Catholic and a Jew? What is the Churches stance on the rapture. (Full answer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCOZ2lbcc84) In the Book of Kings why does Jezebel want to kill Elijah? How do we reconcile God's sovereignty, union with God and human free will? How can a Godparent help their godchildren stay grounded in the faith if their parents aren't? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Ross Bourgeois from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Canon Bourgeois, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Does the ICKSP require you to be Catholic for a period of time before joining the seminary? Any advice to someone whose family is against them joining the priesthood? My priest in the confessional forgot the absolution. Question about the Catholic bible regarding Job. What are the rules between Catholic and Anglican priests on how they wear their collars? What does the Eastern Church think of the filioque? How to respond to the comment "All I need is Jesus and not the Church"? Why does the word "Confusion" have a different meaning in French? Are sick people allowed to eat meat on Friday? How can I better meditate on the mysteries of the rosary? What exactly is Papal infallibility? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. William Rock from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Rock, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show: What do they do with the canonization portrait that they use of the saint? Can Cum Sanctissima allow the feast day masses of new saints, to override a 3rd class feast day? Is the 2nd absolution at the High Mass for the congregation or only for the servers and schola? Where is the Epiclesis prayer said during mass? Discussing St. Thomas Aquinas' theory of the transformation of species. Is St. Mary Magdalene the same Mary in the Bible as the sister of Lazarus and Martha? I'm struggling with the fact that the Church can't teach error and yet does scandalous things. If the Eastern Orthodox have valid sacraments, why is it a problem to go to them? I responded to a woman who yelled from a car while we were standing outside an abortion clinic. Did I respond correctly? Is a baptism valid if the parents have no intention to live a Catholic life? Is two weeks the recommended time for going to confession? I often get distracted and upset with the irreverence at the new mass. How can I deal with this, and could it be sinful? Can I fulfill the first Saturday devotion at the Novus Ordo? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Jonathan Romanoski from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Romanoski, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Does the Devil attack priests and seminarians more than others? If the priest does not make it to mass, is the Eucharist still valid? I divorced and remarried the same woman outside of the Church, what should I do to rectify it? My friend who is at a different parish got worrying advice from a priest. What should I do? My nephew is going to get married by the SSPV, can I attend? My father has dementia, is he still obligated to attend mass? What is the soul and where is it? What is it composed of? How are we conscious of it? How to respond when someone says uses English/Vernacular for translated prayers is wrong? Can we use things approved after 1962? What are the best Catholic books besides the Bible and Catechism? What did Father's family think of him becoming a priest? What FSSP church is the most beautiful? How did the Hussites view the Eucharist and the Precious Blood? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Daniel Alloy from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Alloy, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Say a quick prayer for a young mother who passed. If a robot kills you for being Catholic, does that count as martyrdom? Is being a furry against the Catholic Church? Guidance on the rift in my family due to my nephew being engaged to another man. What is the difference between red and white martyrdom? Do you have to be a Catholic for a certain period of time before you can be accepted into the FSSP seminary? What is Father's favorite Catholic family traditions? How to deal with a father-in-law who takes advantage of our hospitality? What is the significance of the emerald rainbow in the book of Revelation? Why do we respond to Benedicite by repeating it? Why isn't a communion cloth in popular use? Do you have a suggestion for a book with commentary for the Novus Ordo readings? Should lay faithful have hands opened up under the communion cloth on the communion rail? We want to remarry inside of the Church, how do we do that? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Anthony Amato from the Diocese of Rochester, New York and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Amato, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show How should Catholics react to the "Last Supper" display at the Olympics? Is a new Roman Catholic Lectionary coming in 2025? My friend wants to know why she should confess her sins to a sinner (priest)? How can I best bring lukewarm Catholics back to the Faith? Does a priest need to be present when we dig up and rebury my mother? How to handle the homosexual question, in a secular school with 3–6-year-olds? Does the sin of envy constitute a mortal sin? Can people like Stalin and Hitler make it to heaven? What is the ordinary day in the life of a priest like? Will our sins be revealed at the Final Judgement? or is just the judgement side of it? Can/should we pray for the souls in hell, is there any reason to do so? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Elias Mary Mills from the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Elias, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Update on the health of Sister Agnes Sasagawa of Akita. I feel like I committed too many sins, how can I best return to the faith? What is Fr. Elias' opinion on the Synod of Synodality? What can a Godparent do if the parents don't want to be Catholic anymore? Is there salvation outside of the Catholic Church? Why is John Chapter 6 being read before the Gospel of Mark? My friend is suffering from depression and believes that if she takes Prozac she won't make it to heaven. Can you address the Muslim and Protestant criticism on Catholics "worshiping" idols? Estranged from my family members who are fallen away from the Church. Do I talk to them? How does Father's order Integrate themselves with the outside world particularly with the dioceses? Can the Scapular Medel take the place of the Brown Scapular? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. John Brancich from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Brancich, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Can I call in sick, (even if I'm not) to take off during a Holy Day of Obligation? Is there a reason why my Spiritual Director is silent during our meeting? I've heard that China allows the Russian Eastern Catholic Church. Is this the case? I want to have faith in God but whatever I do, it doesn't seem to work. I seemed to have lost my passion, I was a former minister and now that I'm back in the Church I don't what to do. What is the Church's teaching on greed and avarice? Should I accept the offer to be a Godparent, even if the other Godparent is married outside the Church and wouldn't be giving a good moral example for the child? Is it possible to pray for too many people at once? Is it ok to tell a white lie, for a good outcome? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Francis Altiere of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Canon Altiere, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Is it possible to give someone who fully paralyzed communion thru a feeding tube? What exactly makes a heretic, are protestants heretics? Does civil or secular authority have the right to punish heretics? Is reading murder mysteries and psychological thrillers sinful? Got married outside the Church, got divorced then remarried civilly. What can I do to reconcile myself back into the Church? How comfortable is your Cassock? Do you get funny looks in public when you are wearing it? What does the Church think of Palomism theology? Can you receive the sacraments while going thru the annulment process? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Stephen Sharpe from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Canon Sharpe, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Why didn't Canada have the guts to shake off the yoke of the British Empire? Do you have any recommended books on matrimony for a fallen away Catholic? What is the reason for visiting the Shrine of St. Joseph in Detroit, if I want to join the ICKSP? Book recommendations on how to grow spiritually. How should we pray for you Canon? As a wife, can I invoke God to bless my husband? Should I avoid taking a job at a funeral home that does cremations? In the TLM why does the priest say parts of it out loud? How to convince a young couple that fornication means any sexual activity outside of marriage? Our priest forgot the words of consecration, is the mass valid? Can you explain the relationship between freewill and predestination? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Melkite Catholic Priest Fr. Michael Copenhagen and we're taking your questions on Catholic Bioethics! To get your question in for Father Copenhagen, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show In regard to the artificially grown tissue that resembles parts of the human brain (cerebral organoids) in current testing. does such a part of the body albeit artificial, have a soul? What does the Church think about potentially lifesaving medicine that uses abortion or needs fetal cells? Should or can Catholics use it? Some of my family members want to be surrogate mothers. How can I convince them that surrogacy is wrong? Is it a sin to have an open house on a Sunday? Are stem cells considered acceptable for us by Catholics in medical scenarios? My family denied my step grandma water through an IV and she then passed, should I have done more to help prevent that? How to ethically collect stem cells? Is brain death a fallacy? 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!

We're live now with Fr. Jason Charron, Ukrainian Catholic Priest who currently serves two parishes, as well as in a bi-ritual capacity with the Diocese of Pittsburgh. and we're taking your questions about Eastern Rite Catholicism! To get your Eastern Rite question in for Fr. Charron, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show I've heard that for some Eastern Rite parishes, when they reach around 150 families, that it's a tradition that they open a new Church, is this true? A brief overview of the Ukrainian and other Eastern Churches. Do the Eastern Churches have teachings or traditions in regard to conscientious objection? Is the Sacrament of Confession identical to the Western Church? Are the words of absolution the same? How do the Eastern Churches set up their calendars, particularly in regard to their saints' feast days? Do the Eastern Catholics venerate the same saints that the Orthodox Church venerates? Would the canonization of Bishop Fulton Sheen be venerated by both Eastern and Western Churches? Would you say that the typical Melkite mass is closer to a Roman Rite Novus Ordo or TLM in terms of how it is celebrated? I was baptized Melkite and my husband Maronite, he wants to attend the Melkite parish, does he need to formally "switch" for the lack of a better word? Can Father give a brief history of the Ukrainian Catholic Church since the Council of Florence? How should an Eastern Catholic person lead a Bible study with a Western Catholic group? How do the Eastern Churches view the use of tattoos, given that the Coptic Catholic Church uses them on their arms due to the persecution they are under? Do Eastern Catholics share the same belief of Marian Apparitions as the Roman Rite vs the Orthodox? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Benjamin Norman, ICKSP, Representative of the Institute of Christ the King at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Oakland, California! You can get your question in for Canon Norman (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Do you have any book or prayer recommendations on how to grow spiritually? What book would you recommend for the Divine Office? Is it okay with God if I smoke cannabis for anxiety purposes? What is the meaningful difference between psychics and mediums vs mystics or private revelations? How should we use comedy, without going overboard regarding swearing and modesty? What does the Church think about potentially lifesaving medicine that uses abortion or needs fetal cells? Is the 1962 Missal used at the Institute's Masses? If a priest finishes a mass and then gets an urgent hospital call can he leave with his vestments on? At what point do you know you fell into scrupulosity? I've heard that once an Eastern Rite parish reaches around 150 families that they then open a new Church, what are your thoughts on that? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Daniel Alloy from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Alloy, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show What part of being a priest do you love most and what is the most difficult part? Should we have an open bar at our wedding reception? What should be the minimum animal protection standard? Should we boycott animal products from factory farms? How to best evangelize to Jehovah Witnesses? How does the Catholic Church view human cloning? What did Jesus mean when he said "You do not know the day nor the hour"? When one is confirmed, does one take the first and last name, or just the first name? Can we do a whole day fast? When do priest renew their religious vows? Has Father received a new assignment? Can you explain the St. Thomas' idea regarding speciation? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Anthony Amato from the Diocese of Rochester, New York and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Amato, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show How to discern who is a false prophet How to convince people that Jesus is God and not a prophet. My young son wants to become a priest when he grows up. What is the best way to prepare him if God is calling him to that? We had two miscarriages, do our unborn children have a soul? And should we name and pray for them? My son needs to be fed through a tube or a bottle. Is there any way he can receive the Eucharist? What lesson should we take away from the parable of the Unjust Steward? What makes a confession valid or invalid? How do I discern what devotionals I should pursue? Overview on how the Church views baptisms from other denominations. I feel nervous receiving on the tongue because I would stand out. Is there any way I can better handle the anxiety? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Elias Mary Mills from the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Elias, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Is it a sin to live in the same house as the opposite sex, even though there is a great age disparity and I'm staying as a groundskeeper? Should I be worried if I'm thinking about my friend more than God? When does detachment have a place? Is it permissible for Catholics to get tattoos? Is the Old Covenant with Israel still in place fully? How should I avoid a non-Catholic wedding without ruffling feathers? What does Jesus mean when he says, "be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves." How does that apply to us? Why doesn't Church officials promote our Lady of Akita 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. John Brancich from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Brancich, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Question on the Green Scapular. Why did Judas betray our Lord? Also what happened to his soul? What does the Church think of other denominations belief of their own transubstantiation? How to explain to my family that receiving communion on the tongue is better? What are the necessary points to make suffering valid to offer to Jesus? Can you give us a crash course on indulgences? What would you say to a priest who says the Traditional Mass are speed bumps blocking people from God? How is the catechetical training during the seminary at the FSSP? Father, can you explain what the differences between Ferias, Rogation days, and Ember days are? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Benjamin Norman, ICKSP, Representative of the Institute of Christ the King at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Oakland, California! You can get your question in for Canon Norman (or one of our other wonderful priests) by calling 1-877-511-5483 or emailing us at [email protected] In Today's Show: What should we say to Catholics who are believing many private revelations that haven't been yet approved by the Church? Can Catholics receive Communion at a Lutheran Wedding? What is the Church's stance on carrying your cross when suffering vs taking pain medication? What do you think on the Melchizedek is Jesus theory? I worry that if something happened to my children, I'll be mad at God, I even acted out a scenario in my head where I shouted at him. Did I sin? Can you explain the difference in viewing concupiscence by Protestant and Catholics? What is Canon’s conversion story? Is it possible for an individual to be called to the priesthood to only celebrate the Traditional Roman Rite? How to battle the claim that Latin America was Islamic before it became Christian. If you married and your wife died, could you enter the seminary and become a priest after? 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, submit your question, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Stephen Sharpe from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Canon Sharpe, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show What do I say to my child when he asks why he has autism? Would a funeral mass be efficacious for the deceased who are in Purgatory? Is there a Catholic version of the King James Bible that is approved? While we are getting an annulment from our previous marriage, is it a sin to have relations in our "current marriage"? What is a charitable response we can do when the Sign of Peace comes up in mass? As a 16-year-old male, how do I get closer to God and become a priest? How to convince my sedevacantist friends that Pope Francis is pope. Is it a sin to not even say a minimum number of prayers each day? Should I wait until Easter to be baptized? What will you do if Pope Francis orders you to stop saying the Latin Mass. What is the Catholic church teaching on salvation? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Luke Zignego, ICKSP the Chaplain of Saint Joseph Oratory in the Diocese of Gary, Indiana, To get your question in for Canon Zignego or one of our other priests), Call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Why does it seem like God is surprised sometimes in the Bible? Why do some saints and Catholics wear chains when it comes to Mary? Can you fix broken rosaries, and if not, what should we do with them if we can’t fix them? When did the notion that “Good works are a result of faith” come about? Why does the Church allow girls and women to be altar servers? After someone passes away, is that soul aware of the family they had on earth? Can you give me an overview on the Eucharistic fast? What counts and what doesn't count? Is there a difference between the apostolic blessing and the anointing of the sick? Is it proper for the parishioners to imitate the motions of the priest during mass? If someone committed a mortal sin and realized it was a mortal sin 20 years later, was it always considered a mortal sin? Are there any verses in the Bible that support us praying to the saints? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Ross Bourgeois from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Canon Bourgeois, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Do they still give letters of introduction like they do in the Bible? Like in a ceremony? In Matthew 16 Why does our Lord say 'Get behind me Satan' to Peter? I find this a little confusing, since Peter was one of his loyal followers. I think I committed the sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit and feel that there is no redemption for me. What can I do? If there was a natural disaster that is destroying a Church, is there a reason a priest would remove the entire tabernacle instead of consuming the entire host? Is it a sin to receive communion if you are a Protestant? Do priests in the Latin Mass concelebrate? If a person makes confession without including how many times it happened or the details of the sin, is the absolution still valid? On the De Defectibus' matter of doubtful transubstantiation. Please elaborate on what mental prayer really is. 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Canon Benjamin Norman from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Canon Norman, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show: Can the ICKSP start a parish here in Florida? If God is a God of love, why did God command Saul to kill the Amalekites? I'm looking at joining the ICKSP or FSSP can you tell me what the differences between the two? When Jesus says that 'not a single letter of the law will pass away', what does that mean? Why are we not following some of the old Mosaic Law? Are songs that involve Christianity or Catholic topics can be considered secular music? Where would the line be drawn between secular and religious music? Sometimes I cry when I receive the Eucharist, is this normal? Is the death of Enoch in any way similar to our Lady's? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Daniel Alloy from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Alloy, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Did God inspire the invention of air conditioning? When attending mass, does one have to focus on the prayers of the priest? Or can you pray a rosary while mass is going on for example? Should we follow the modesty guidelines written under Pius XII? How to create more anonymity when dealing with face-to-face confession? Can you elaborate on how turning the other cheek and do not kill for applies to Catholics in the military? Can you recommend any books to help people come back to the Church? During one mass we had the gospel reading about Jesus calming the waves, and the epistle before that was from Job when God mentions creating the waters. Can you share what's the similarity between the two writings? Should the Epistle be read after the Gospel? Is it sinful to not vote in an election if you are not happy with the candidates? What is the purpose of intentions when we surrender our merits/fruits to our Lady for example? What is limbo, and is it dogma in the Church that unbaptized infants go there? If a child dies in the womb but the parents want to baptize the child, does that count as a baptism of desire? Did the law of Moses come from Moses or from heaven? Since divorce was allowed in the Mosaic Law. 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Fr. Anthony Amato from the Diocese of Rochester, New York and we're taking your questions! To get your question in for Father Amato, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show My mom thinks that Jesus is just "Lord" and not God. She also thinks that the commandment "believe in no other gods" is wrong. Can you provide answers to the Jesus is God question? Doesn't praying for the poor souls get more of them into heaven, thus having more souls praying for us still on earth? What form of government is best for spreading the Gospel/Christianity? Where did Father get his image of the Holy Face? If my DNA was cloned into another person, would they have a soul? How to deal with feeling and not feeling guilt for past sins and how it may cause me to sin again. What does real repentance entail? Is the Vatican's Chronovisor real? If one desires to fast for a particular intention, what kind of fasts can be done? Hi Father, I was wondering what is a good sign that a person is called to marriage instead of religious life or priesthood? What are the benefits of wearing the brown scapular? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!

We're live now with Melkite Catholic Priest Fr. Michael Copenhagen and we're taking your questions! To get your Eastern Rite or Philosophy question in for Father Copenhagen, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at [email protected] In Today's Show Is it permissible to take a portion of a person's ashes to be buried and the remainder to be scattered.? My Catholic chiropractor says she is pro-choice, should I stop going there? My fiancée and I are living together but not committing any sexual acts. Is this wrong even though we have separate rooms? How do we process celebrities who wear Christian crosses in public, yet fail to live up to what the cross represents? In general, how would you recommend that one handles habitual lying in a marriage? What is the difference between the authority of a father vs a mother? Does God send evil, permit it, or both? 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, and sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows!