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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: Why is Christmas December 25th? Were any of the pagans saved before the time of Christ? Can I help set up a "psychic party"? Are there any Psalms that change based on the feast day, rather than the day of the week? Can a Catholic priest celebrate Mass in two different rites? Dealing with scrupulosity How does a Priest know if a child has had his first communion or not What is the altar rail cloth used for? Why did Pope Leo leave out the Filioque from the creed when he was in Lebanon? And more! Show Resources: https://www.catholicapologetics.info/scripture/newtestament/2luke.htm 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. In Today's Show: Do the crosses we bear come from God? How do we give our crosses to the Lord? What should we do when someone we know decides to follow Sedevacantism? What is our filial duty regarding a dying parent? Why was God seemingly pleased by animal sacrifice in the Old Testament? How sinful is cursing compared to taking the Lord's name in vain? What about the sexes could be perceived as made in the image and likeness of God? Before we are conceived, are we nothing? What are some good traditional penitential practices to do during Advent? 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. 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: Should Catholics attend Thanksgiving Mass? Are we in the end times? Why is the Catholic church seen as conservative when Jesus was progressive for his time? Is it wrong to lie about Santa Claus? Fr. Amato's favorite holiday How do we forgive those who don't regret their actions? Was Saint Joseph celibate?  How can we help our community during the holidays? What happens to the bodies and souls of people when they pass? Is it sinful to spread the ashes of a pet? Should we take our young children up for a communion blessing? 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. Robert Healey was ordained a priest on June 26, 2020, and served for two years as the associate pastor at St. Anne Catholic Church in Broken Arrow, OK, before entering into his second assignment at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Stillwater, OK. He currently serves at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Tulsa, OK. In Today's Show: Is it a sin to love a married woman? What is the principle of double effect? Is the Ethiopian Bible the "true" Bible? Did anyone, including Jesus, know of his resurrection before it happened? Are Catholics required to abstain from meat every Friday? Why is there no scientific evidence of God's existence? Does God allow us to fail to teach us a lesson? Should people take pictures during mass? Is it gossip to warn others of someone's shady behavior? What was Jesus preaching about when he went missing in the temple? 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. 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: How can those not married in the Church receive the sacrament? What is intinction? Is Christmas or Easter the holiest day of the year? Why did diocesan priests go from cassocks to button-down shirts and suits? Would a confession still be valid if you deliberately told the priest the wrong time since your last confession? Why is Islam a false religion? Conquering doubts in faith 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!

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: Why did Joseph not have Archangel Gabriel visit him in person? Why is intinction so rare? The morality of predator stings Fr. Casey's prayer practice Why is the Old Testament much more explicit than the New? How literal should we take the book of Genesis? What is the distinction between "murder" and "killing"? Can a person enter a state of grace without the sacraments? Struggling with same sex attraction Was Mary married to Joseph when she conceived Jesus? 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!

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 doesn't the Church obligate non-cohabitation? Why can a person who is not married in a Catholic ceremony receive communion? Where was St. Joseph buried? What is the Church's teaching on DNR orders? How do we explain death to our young children? How did Canon Sharpe explore his vocation? Why is the ICKSP not in Texas? When a candle is blessed, is the glass it's encased in blessed too? Why do parishes limit the number of intentions and votive masses? Do the 15 promises of the rosary need all three mysteries 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, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

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: What do we do when our adult children become critical of us parents? Why do priests wear shoes on the altar when God told Moses not to wear sandals on holy ground? Can we save those who have committed suicide? How do I respond to my family who plans to make mementos out of ashes? Can candles be blessed in the old rite outside of Candlemas? How do priests stay motivated in their line of work? How can we hear God's voice in adoration? 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. Francisco Nahoe, OFM Conv., has served the Church and the Franciscan Order in Catholic education, campus ministry, parochial ministry, and catechesis. He is a chaplain at Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, California, and focuses his scholarly efforts on Renaissance rhetoric and Polynesian ethnohistory. In Today's Show: Should we believe the testimonies of those who claim they saw heaven? Are there any instances where abortion would be moral? Is the Anti-Christ one man or a group of individuals? Advice for a Catholic convert If I remarry after a divorce, is it a mortal sin? Why is Mary not spoken of beyond her virginity, conception, and birth of Jesus? Are nutcrackers appropriate decorations for Christmas? Can I baptize my grandchildren without a priest or their parents' permission? 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. 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 would Jesus feel about the collections during Mass? Does Father have many people asking him how they can be holy? What is a votive Mass? When does the Pope become infallible? Marian consecration Was the American Revolution a just war revisited Should priests be obedient or courageous? Why are priests not allowed to marry? Why are the Luminous Mysteries controversial amongst trads? Did the Church ever charge for confession? Should the Jesus Prayer be part of a Roman Catholic's spiritual 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, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

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 the American Revolution a just war? What is the point of prayer if God knows what we need? Advice on dealing with anxiety and depression. Why did Jesus have to die on the cross for our salvation? Thoughts on St. Bridget seeing a vision of Judas in hell. Can Catholic's work as stuntmen? Is there any reason not to have a Mass said for someone? How did the early world understand Jesus? Should we read books that use the Lord's name in vain? 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. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In Today's Show: If the theory of evolution is correct, then when did we receive our souls? Are Gregorian masses only for souls who have just died? Is deportation an intrinsic evil? Is it acceptable to break a driving ban to go to Mass? How can a finite crime be applicable for infinite punishment? Do we still believe in limbo for the souls of unbaptized babies? Should we consume religious media that takes creative liberties? How do priests cope with burnout and loneliness? Questions from our YouTube Chat 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 can't priests consecrate fully gluten-free hosts? Can a blind man become a deacon? How important is a priest teaching sacrament prep in comparison to lay people? Why is the Vatican in Rome and not Jerusalem? Advice for those who have parents who refuse confession Can the Miraculous Medal be forged or made invalid? Can priests say Mass fully in sign language? Can Holy water be diluted? Questions that stump trads 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!

Father Ed Broom, OMV, is Associate Pastor of St. Peter Chanel Church in Hawaiian Gardens, California. He is a member of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary and was ordained by Blessed John Paul II on May 25, 1986. Fr. Ed teaches Catholic Ignatian Marian Spirituality through articles, podcasts, a radio show, retreats, and spiritual direction. In Today's Show: Why do Protestants champion Saint Augustine? Can we talk to our dead relatives without requesting a response? What Marian saints inspired Father Broom? How do priests decide on penance? Is preserving a relic as a bookmark disrespectful? At what point should we stop listening to or stop watching media where the Lord's name is taken in vain? What kinds of words should we use to address Mary? How do I convert those who don't venerate Mary? 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: Did Mary have the capacity to sin? What did it mean in the Old Testament when it says people lived for hundreds of years? Why did God ask Adam and Eve if they ate the forbidden fruit when he already knew? Could Adam and Eve have been Jesus' parents if they had not sinned? East Vs. West's view of ancestral sin If Jesus is God, who is omnipotent, why did he say he didn't know when his second coming would be? God answered my prayer, but it wasn't the answer I was looking for Can someone have two wedding ceremonies? Is it disrespectful to receive the Eucharist on the hand? 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!