Ask A Priest Live

By The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network

"Ask A Priest Live," because Father knows best! We'll bring you a different priest each weekday at 12pm Eastern time, where you'll be able to participate in a live Q&A on the topics that matter! W... more

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Ask A Priest Live episodes:

January 08, 20261/8/26 - Fr. William Rock, FSSP - Is the Novus Ordo "Good Enough"?
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 the Novus Ordo good enough?
What are the origins of the Sanctus Candle?
What are Father Rocks' thoughts about the letter on the Vetus Ordo?
The importance of Mass chants.
Why do some deacons decide to stay deacons?
Is the Earth as perfect as God could make it?
Information about Jesus' circumcision.
Does the Eucharist "contain" divine nature?
If Rome were to allow female priests, would we need to accept it?
Are confessions from diocesan priests invalid?
Book recomendations for healthy marriages.
How can those who don't know Latin say the traditional Breviary?
Is our imagination Satan's counterfeit of God's creation?
And more.
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45min
January 07, 20261/7/26 - Special Guest: Bishop Joseph Strickland
Bishop Joseph Strickland served as the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas. He was ordained to the episcopacy on November 28, 2012.
In Today's Show:
Steps for uniting with the Chruch's traditional liturgy without a TLM nearby.
Advice for those who are discouraged from pursuing a Catholic order.
What can the laity do to help reinstate the TLM?
What is the traditional Catholic position on immigration?
What does "purifying the vessel" mean?
What should a family do with divided cremains before a grave opens up?
How long is it appropriate to keep a Christmas tree up?
Bishop Strickland's thoughts on the recent letter sent to Cardinals on the Vetus Ordo.
Is there any basis regarding binding and deliverance prayers for the laity?
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42min
January 05, 20261/5/26 - Fr. John Brancich, FSSP - What Sports Should a Catholic Teenage Boy Play?
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 there a specific length of time a priest should shoot for with a homily?
Is the Epiphany a Holy Day of Obligation?
What is the best way to follow along with the TLM?
Advice on convincing a friend to fulfil their Mass obligation.
Is there an English word-for-word translation of the Bible?
Why do some churches have the "Our Lady of" title?
Is it a sin to refuse to attend an irreverent Mass if it's the only option?
What Sports should a teenage Catholic boy play?
Book recommendations for those with fallen-away family members.
What can a family do if there is no wake or funeral for a member?
And more.
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47min
January 02, 20261/2/26 - Fr. William Rock, FSSP - Is Modern Circumcision Mutilation?
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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45min
December 31, 202512/31/25 - Canon Benjamin Norman, ICKSP - Is It Better to Have a Mass Said for a Family or for an Individual?
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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46min
December 30, 202512/30/25 – Fr. Michael Copenhagen - Can We Pray for those Suffering to Die?
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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45min
December 29, 202512/29/25 - Fr. Casey Jones - When Does the Christmas Season End?
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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45min
December 23, 202512/23/25 - Fr. Alloy and Fr. Rock, FSSP - 2025 Christmas Extravaganza!
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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47min
December 22, 202512/22/25 - Fr. John Brancich, FSSP - What Came First, God or the Universe?
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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46min
December 19, 202512/19/25 - Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP - What Does an Ideal Catholic United States Look Like?
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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48min

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