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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: 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?
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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 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?
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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 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?
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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: 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, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!
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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 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?
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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 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?
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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 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, 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 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 a 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?
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Fr. Michael Copenhagen is a Catholic husband, father, and a priest at St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Melkite Catholic Church in Gates, New York. He holds a Bachelors of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome.
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, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!
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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: 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?
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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 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?
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Brother Matthew is a religious brother in the order of The Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, based in MA. He also works on the weekly radio series and quarterly magazine From the Housetops. 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?
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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 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?
Thomistic Evolution by Frs. Austriaco, Brent, and Davenport O.P.:
Encyclical Humani Generis by Pope Pius XII:
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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 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?
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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: 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?
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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 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, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!
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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 Catholics stay away from Luisa Piccarreta's Divine Will Devotion? (Part 2) What is the blue cape that ICKSP altar boy's wear? Do they have special permission to use one? In the past there were arraigned marriages of saints who wanted to join the religious life, would the marriage be resisting God's will? What is the Orthodox vs Catholic discussion about the Filioque? Did the crusades help or hurt the relationship between Catholics and orthodox Christians? Why in contrast to pre-Vatican II do traditional TLM priests not wear the coin sized clerical tonsure in their haircut? Canon, what are your top 3 whiskeys? How did you discern your vocation to enter the ICKSP? How can we know God's will for us without letting our emotions get in the way?
Filioque - from New Advent
Finding God’s will for you by St Francis de Sales
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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 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?
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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 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?
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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 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?
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