Ask A Priest Live

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Ask A Priest Live

“Ask A Priest Live,” because Father knows best! We’ll bring you a different priest each weekday at 6PM Eastern time, where you’ll be able to participate in a live Q&A on the topics that matter! We’ll be joined by priests and canons from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter, the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate, and even some Diocesan priests that you may know personally! To ask your question, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at priests@thestationofthecross.com

  1. 23H AGO

    7/9/25 – Fr. Paul Born - Mailbag Episode

    Fr. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Please enjoy this special pre-recorded mailbag episode of "Ask A Priest Live" with guest host Greg Vanhorn. In today's show: Why doesn’t God appear to me? Are the Jews still considered God’s chosen people? If Purgatory is so important, why didn’t Jesus speak directly about it? Can you help me convince my grandfather to receive the sacrament of the sick, and that it doesn’t necessarily mean that he will die? Can I still get an annulment of my first marriage even after many years have passed? My husband never received the Sacrament of Confirmation as a youth.  How can I convince him it is still worth doing? You can get your question in for future shows with Fr. Born (or one of our other wonderful priests) by emailing us at priests@thestationofthecross.com, or by using our webform at https://thestationofthecross.com/askapriest

    45 min

  2. 1D AGO

    7/9/25 – Fr. Elias Mary Mills, F. I. - But Is It "Art?"

    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 you please explain some of the various names or titles for Our Lady? How do we make sure AI does not replace God? Is my unusual looking crucifix OK to own, or is it just bad art? Do we know who the first Gentile was? Where should my focus be when praying the rosary? Can you explain the apparition of Our Lady of La Salette, and if it is Church approved? Can I pray for a deceased family member's soul years after their death, knowing they didn’t live the Catholic faith?  ​​I want to return to the Catholic Church. Is my first communion valid If I was not well catechized and was forced to participate?  How should a well formed Catholic conscience react to praise and worship music during adoration and other charismatic associated forms of prayer outside of Mass? Do I need to confess more if my sins are coming back to my conscience? After Jesus' second coming, will there be no one left to pray for souls in purgatory?   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!

    52 min

  3. 2D AGO

    7/8/25 - Fr. William Rock, FSSP - What is a "Christian Zionist?"

    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: Do we know who wrote the book of Genesis? Does a priest saying "for all" instead of "for the many" invalidate the Mass? What is the criticism against capitalism in Rerum Novarum? Are “fallen away” Catholics technically in a state of mortal sin because they have denied their own baptisms and confirmations? Could you please describe the vestments that a priest wears at Mass? What is a "Christian Zionist?" Is singlehood considered a vocation? Do souls of the deceased have a form corresponding to their physical body? 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!

    51 min

  4. 3D AGO

    7/7/25 - Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP - How Do I Know God Is Real?

    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 should I think that I have inherited original sin, which was committed by someone else many years ago? ​​Is it a sin to think about a person of the opposite sex, but not have ‘improper’ thoughts, when married?  Should I avoid taking my children to family events that are attended by my niece and her "partner"? Does the Church keep records of annulments proceedings and their decisions? How do I know God is real? Is it wrong for me to talk to a priest outside of Confession about our issues without my husband knowing? What is the difference between sacramental graces and other types of grace? Is living with a girlfriend a sin if not sleeping together?  What insight can you give on moral law and St. Thomas' teaching on ruining someone's good name? Are Catholics allowed to be baptized by immersion? Do the four Gospels agree about the pre-existence of Jesus? I pray to Jesus every night to help me understand his relationship with me.  What should I expect by doing that?  Is it bad if we are not always contemplating on the Lord's passion during Mass? Are the souls in Purgatory still able to express sorrow for their sins and repent of them, or is it already too late? 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!

    51 min

  5. JUL 3

    7/3/25 - Fr. Michael Copenhagen – What Exactly Is Heaven?

    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 Bachelors of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. In Today's Show: Are there any Rites that do not fulfill one’s Sunday obligation? How can we help prepare children who are getting ready to do their first confession? Can you suggest ways that we can reach out to the young people in our parish? Can you explain how the Bible considers Jesus' resurrection to have occurred after 3 days?  What exactly is Heaven?  Does the wife of an Eastern priest have a special title? If we were to discover life on other planets, how might that affect our Catholic beliefs? After praying for healing, is it possible that a person may experience pain for a while as a result of the Lord's intervention? Does God ever change his mind? Are Eastern rite churches allowed to play or use patriotic music during The Divine Liturgy? If I drank from a water bottle before Mass that had some crumbs from my toddler in it, does that violate the Eucharistic fast? 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!

    51 min

  6. JUL 2

    What Are Some Good Holy Sites To Visit In The Northeast?

    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: Is it a mortal sin to shop on a Sunday? Is the marriage of two validly baptized non-Catholics considered a valid marriage? Once in heaven, will it be impossible to sin? How do we worship the same God as Muslims?  Am I praying for souls in purgatory the proper way? Do animals have a relationship with, or knowledge of, God? How do we respond to Mormon missionaries? What are some good holy sites to visit in the Northeast? What age is considered too old to get a blessing from my father? If someone is civilly divorced but the marriage is not annulled, can that person still receive Holy Communion? Is it required for priests to concelebrate the Mass in which he is not the main celebrant? Can you use a rosary to recite the Jesus Prayer? Is Fr. Brancich making a pilgrimage to Rome with the FSSP? 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!

    52 min

  7. JUL 1

    7/1/25 - Fr. Daniel Alloy, FSSP - Where is St. Joseph Buried?

    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: I was wondering if members of other apostolic churches like Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, etc. are allowed to receive Holy Communion in the Catholic Church. If so, what are the conditions that must be followed? Why do we use the term “Godfather” when there is only God the Father almighty? Do our souls have a gender? At the resurrection, since our bodies and souls will be reunified, will there be any need for us to eat? I know that things like witchcraft and sorcery or anything dealing with occult powers is dangerous and wrong, but my teenage son is fascinated by magic, meaning the kind of magic that involves the art of illusion. Is there any danger in this? How are we not cannibals if we eat the body of Our Lord? Regarding the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, I've heard conflicting "reasons" given for that. Most say homosexuality, but I've seen people on YouTube make arguments for other causes. Which is correct? To join the FSSP these days, do you have to consciously reject the SSPX? In seminary, what’s taught on the SSPX? When discerning, why choose FSSP? What happens to the laity if a church is declared schismatic? Houston heat and Tex-Mex cuisine! Is the name Yahweh specifically connected to God the Father or to all of the persons of the Trinity? Does playing board games with your family/children count as leisure and how can we talk to someone who desires too much leisure or recreation? I was at High Mass today for the Feast of the Precious Blood. Can you explain a little about the roles of deacon and subdeacon? Where is St. Joseph buried? Can you talk about what it means for women to wear veils, why the law was changed, and why you think it seems to be coming back? 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!

    47 min

  8. JUN 30

    6/30/25 - Fr. Anthony Amato - Can I Dispose of Blessed Salt Without Sinning?

    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've heard Father Ripperger say that it is a sin to pray with Protestants. Is that true? I try to get all of our family’s cooking salt blessed, but I realize that sometimes food that has blessed salt in it gets thrown away (or given to our pets as scraps). Is this sinful? Do you know or have you heard of anyone in the 7th mansion from St Teresa of Avila’s writings where they have entered spiritual marriage with God? Why are so few seemingly able to reach such heights? Are we too attached to worldly things and lack trust in God? Where can I find the prayers that are said during Mass so I can follow along? I'm a new convert! Should I be concerned when my priest writes or professes overtly political messages? I was reflecting on my teenage years and how I often disobeyed my parents and caused them much worry. I have confessed those sins, but wonder about acts of reparation? My folks are deceased. Is the sin of curiosity a mortal sin if it involves impurity? Like if you went somewhere knowing you'd see someone wearing immodest clothing? I see a lot of different views on the end times and a lot of the Protestant views seem unbiblical. The Catechism's teaching is also somewhat unclear and leaves room for interpretation. What do you think? Even though I’ve been baptized, I’m concerned there may be spiritual consequences from my grandfather’s Freemasonic oaths or affiliations that need to be addressed. Would you recommend that I speak with my parish priest or diocesan office about this? Is there any time that a Catholic would be allowed to attend a Protestant Church? For example, to attend a wedding or baptism of a friend who is not Catholic but has invited someone who is a practicing Catholic? My Protestant friend says that Jesus is the one “Mediator”, as He said that no one comes to the Father except through Me. My friend says that is why we Catholics should not pray to the saints. How should I respond to that argument? Recently we attended a mass in which the priest spent a lot of time outside the sanctuary, such as walking around to tell stories and jokes prior to the opening prayer, moving around the church while delivering the homily, coming down to the congregation to hold hands during the Our Father, and shaking hands with nearly every attendee during the sign of peace. If priests know that such practices are prohibited, why do they continue to do it?   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!

    49 min
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“Ask A Priest Live,” because Father knows best! We’ll bring you a different priest each weekday at 6PM Eastern time, where you’ll be able to participate in a live Q&A on the topics that matter! We’ll be joined by priests and canons from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter, the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate, and even some Diocesan priests that you may know personally! To ask your question, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at priests@thestationofthecross.com

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    2023 - 2025
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