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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
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Fr. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts. 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?
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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 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?
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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!
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Fr. Anthony Amato is the Pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Clifton Springs, New York. He was ordained as a priest in June of 2017 by Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Diocese of Rochester, New York. In Today's Show 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?
USCCB 2018 newsletter, Committee on Divine Worship (Candles and Beeswax)
Marialis Cultus by Pope Paul VI: For the Right Ordering and Development of Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary
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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?
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Canon Michael Stein, ICKSP serves as Rector at Old St. Patrick Oratory in Kansas City, Missouri. He was ordained in 2010. 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
The Oblate Vocation - Video One
The Oblate Vocation - Video Two
The Oblate Vocation - Video Three
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Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Shrine in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. 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
The Augustine Institute - Confession: Forgiven
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Fr. Anthony Amato is the Pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Clifton Springs, New York. He was ordained as a priest in June of 2017 by Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Diocese of Rochester, New York. In Today's Show 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?
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Fr. John-Mary Bowlin serves as Parish Priest at St. Jude Catholic Church in Gun Barrel City, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army and was ordained a priest in June of 2012. 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?
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Canon Benjamin Norman, ICKSP currently serves as Chaplain of the ICKSP Oakland Apostolate at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Oakland, California. He was ordained in 2018. 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?
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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 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, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!
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Fr. Anthony Amato is the Pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Clifton Springs, New York. He was ordained as a priest in June of 2017 by Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Diocese of Rochester, New York. In Today's Show 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"?
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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 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)
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Fr. Daniel Alloy, FSSP has served as Parochial Vicar at Regina Caeli Parish in Houston, Texas since July of 2022. He was ordained in June of 2020. In Today's Show 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
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Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Shrine in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. 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?
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Fr. John Brancich, FSSP is the pastor of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was ordained into the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter in 2004. In Today's Show 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?
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