Ask A Priest Live

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:
How should parents approach children having sleepovers with their boyfriend or girlfriend?
Why did God not have any sign of covenant with females?
What happens if a child dies before baptism?
Can Catholic's mix wool and linen?
If a family member never marries or is divorced, who is responsible for helping them?
Why do people hold hands during the Our Father prayer?
Is it a liturgical abuse for a priest to say a TLM without fully knowing Latin?
Is it okay to frequently use blessed oil or salt in foods?
Fr. Rock's thoughts on the FSSR's recent open letter.
And more.
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Canon Benjamin Norman, ICKSP, was ordained in 2018. He currently serves at Most Holy Rosary Chapel (St. Vincent's School For Boys) in the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
In Today's Show:
The history of Newman Centers.
Is a family Mass the same as Mass for an individual?
Can a Catholic attend and be the best man at a gay wedding?
Are last rites enough to save someone's soul?
What do people mean when they say "Holy See"?
Why did the Holy Family not know Jesus was gone for three days in the temple? 
Does the ICKSP have its readings in vernacular or Latin?
Is there a vigil Mass for the Solemnity of Mary?
And more.
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Fr. Michael Copenhagen is a Melkite (Eastern Catholic) priest, husband, and father at St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Melkite Catholic Church in Gates, New York. He holds a Bachelor's of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome.
In Today's Show:
Is it okay to pray for those suffering to die?
How did the population come to be with only Adam and Eve?
Are we required to welcome those we forgive back into our lives?
Is there any forgiveness for those who die in a state of mortal sin?
What is the annulment process like in the Eastern Rite? 
Could an Eastern Catholic theoretically receive every sacrament at once, including marriage? 
And more.
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Father Casey Jones is a priest of the Diocese of Venice, Florida. He currently serves as the pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish and school in Naples, Florida.
In Today's Show:
Was "This is my body" a figure of speech? 
When does the Christmas season end?
Can a priest use a smaller homily for the vigil Mass on Saturday?
Did Jesus have full use of reason as a baby?
Is it okay to throw away Mass pamphlets? 
Father Jones' thoughts on Exodus 90.
Why is the traditional Mass in Latin and not Hebrew/Greek?
What is the difference between a liturgical rite and an ecclesial rite?
Will people who are not Catholic be able to see the beatific vision?
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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
Christmas traditions and pet peeves.
The history behind the three different Christmas Masses.
Why are the 12 days of Christmas 12 days?
Should Catholics sing secular Christmas songs?
Should the NFL and NBA have games on Christmas?
What is the best present to give to a priest?
Does attending the Christmas Vigil Mass fulfil the obligation?
Is it okay to watch Frosty the Snowman?
What are some good last-minute ways to prepare for Christmas?
Happy Holidays or Merry Christmas?
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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:
Why are certain Gospels non-canonical?
What came first, the universe or God?
Did Mary and Joseph stay with the Baby Jesus in Bethlehem for the 40 days until they went to Nazareth?
What is a liturgical abuse?
Catechism recommendations.
Does the FSSP favor writing in cursive?
Does God dispense the same grace to everyone?
Is gene-editing moral?
How can someone leave a state of moral sin without being Catholic?
Would it be better if every Catholic priest served the Traditional Latin rite of the Holy Mass?
Advice on doubts about God.
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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:
Why does God not answer my prayers from St. Jude?
Are those who celebrate only secular traditions during Christmas wrong?
What does the ideal Catholic United States look like?
What would America look like if the loyalists won from a Catholic perspective?
How does Vatican citizenship work?
Confessional Questions
How does St. Benedict's Ora et Labora look when put into practice for the laity? 
Does God consider the prayers of the unbaptized?
Origins of the Infant of Prague.
Can OCIA be done online?
What is incense?
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Fr. Joseph Dalimata, FSSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Littleton (Denver), Colorado. He was ordained in May of 2021.
In Today's Show:
Do Catholics believe in ghosts?
Is Elf on the Shelf okay for Catholic families to do?
Was my healing divine intervention or just my mind?
Is "Mary Did You Know" blasphemous?
Advice on writing messages to convicts
Should we display a crucifix with the risen Lord on it?
What does it mean to "die to self"?
How should Catholics approach cancel culture?
Advice on dealing with spouses addicted to pornography
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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 permitted to get a haircut on Sundays?
What does “you are robbing Peter to pay Paul” mean?
Why can the Novus Ordo be celebrated in Latin but the traditional Mass cannot be celebrated in English?
Should Catholics boycott the NFL over the blasphemous Buffalo Bills commercial?
Was Christmas ever called "Christ's Mass"?
Is it immodest for women to wear makeup or nail polish?
Advice on dealing with gender dysphoria.
When does fasting start and end on vigil days?
Is it okay to recite the prayers of the 7 Sorrows of Mary all year round or just during Lent?
And more.
Show Resources:
https://www.catholicapologetics.info/scripture/newtestament/2luke.htm
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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 are the origins of the Nativity scene?
Is it okay for already frozen embryos to be given to surrogate mothers?
Why do some areas have a low number of priestly vocations?
How should someone deal with intrusive thoughts?
If someone lies and renounces their faith when they didn't mean it, would they then lose their salvation?
When do thoughts turn into sins?
Why does God allow suffering?
Why are some embarrassed to show their faith?
What should a Marian relationship look like?
Why is IVF evil?
Resources:
Fr. Elias' 2026 Pilgrimage to Japan: Click here
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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 is forgiveness? Can a host ever lose its presence? Did St. Thomas Aquinas affirm that the Blessed Virgin was conceived without original sin? Would making an imperfect contrition be enough for salvation? Why do Gregorian Masses cost money? Is there a cutoff time for Mass? Why was Jesus baptized? How did Jesus undergo temptation without the desire to sin? Why can't the deceased communicate with us or vice versa? Why did God create the tree of knowledge? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Michael Copenhagen is a Melkite (Eastern Catholic) priest, husband, and father at St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Melkite Catholic Church in Gates, New York. He holds a Bachelor's of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. In Today's Show: What are the requirements for fulfilling the Holy Days of Obligation? Should there be adoration with no priest or deacon? How far should we take invincible ignorance for Protestants? Why do we not follow the Mosaic laws and customs? Is there such a thing as Confession by desire? What is the proper attire for Mass? How important is confirmation What was the transition from seminary to priesthood for Fr. Copenhagen? How do we correct those who use the Lord's name in vain? 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: Advice for dealing with spiritual mediocrity Is it a sin to say "Holy Cow"? Is Catholicism Counter-Culture? What is the difference between worship and veneration? Why was the sabbath changed from Saturday to Sunday? Do babies have Mass obligation for Holy Days? Would Eastern Masses being said in Greek make them more meritorious? When is the appropriate time for a Christmas party? Why do some Catholic leaders seem threatened by the TLM? And more Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Daniel Alloy, FSSP, has served as Parochial Vicar at Regina Caeli Parish in Houston, Texas, since July of 2022. He was ordained in June of 2020. In Today's Show: Why doesn't God speak to us directly anymore? What is the difference between an imperfection and a venial sin? What should I do with a protestant Bible? Should I attend Mass that allows children to proclaim the readings? Does each member of the trinity know what the other is thinking? Does a divorced Protestant need an annulment to marry a Catholic in church? How do we balance contributing to the church while also not supporting the move away from traditionalism? How can people get a TLM in their diocese? Why hasn't God annihilated Satan? Why does God not give us help when we need it? And more Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. Elias Mary Mills, F.I., served as Rector of the Shrine Church at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Lacrosse, Wisconsin, from 2016 to 2021. He was ordained in May of 2000. In Today's Show: Is The Evil One Attacking My Friend? Why did St. Nicholas slap a heretic? Are priests who belong to specific orders different from secular priests? Can I consecrate myself to Jesus through Mary if I'm late by four days? What is the meaning of Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away? What is a good way of knowing whether a door is closed by God in vocational discernment? When should a child be baptized? Is it wrong to deliberately confess to a priest who's hard of hearing? If someone lives a holy life but falls into sin at the last moment, are they still saved? Is Heaven different for everyone? 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!