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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 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?
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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). 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 "husband's" last name or her maiden name? Is it ok to use a cell phone or tablet to read Missal readings during the Mass?
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Fr. Alan Maria Wharton, F.I. has assisted in Pastoral Ministry and Media Production for The Station of the Cross 88.5 FM in New Bedford, Massachusetts, formerly Radio Cor Mariae. 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? Robert Grant's answer. The contraceptive mentality problem.
Saving a Miracle: Raw Stories from the Heart (Airing on Jan 23 and Jan 24, 2025, on EWTN):
Our Gravest Moral Responsibility: To Convert the Contraception Mentality by Fr. John Hardon:
Rachel's Vineyard: Post-Abortive Healing Through Guided Retreats:
March for Life 2025:
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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 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 is 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?
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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 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?
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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 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?
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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: 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?
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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: 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?
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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 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
Self-Abandonment to Divine Providence by Fr. J.P. Caussade, S.J.
Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales
Catholic Youth Bible by Saint Mary's Press
Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes
Crossing the Tiber by Steve Ray
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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 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?
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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 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?
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Canon Ross Bourgeois, ICKSP serves as Parochial Vicar at Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Canon Bourgeois was ordained in 2019. 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?
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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 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?
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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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