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  • 5/19/26 - Fr. William Rock, FSSP - Is Saying Mass Like ”Going to Work” for Priests?

    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. Fr. Rock is also currently contributing to TAN Books “Year of the Latin Mass.”  Fr. Rock’s video contributions can be found on TAN Books YouTube page.

    Show Resources:

    Tan Books: Year of the Latin Mass

    In Today's Show:

    • Is missing Sunday Mass a mortal sin?
    • Should someone who is discerning between marriage and the priesthood date?
    • What does Matthew 5:22 mean?
    • Should a parent who allows their child to move in with a boyfriend or girlfriend receive Holy Communion? 
    • When priests say Mass, is it like “going to work” for them?
    • Do you have to consult a priest before consecrating yourself to Jesus?
    • Is using sacramentals to combat lustful thoughts cheating?
    • Is using acupuncture against church teaching?
    • 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!

      43 min
    • 5/15/26 - Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP - Could a Catholic Compete on Survivor?

      Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Shrine in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020.

      In Today's Show:

      • "Should I send my son to boarding school?"
      • Could a Catholic participate in a TV show like Survivor if it meant missing Mass?
      • Should Catholics sing karaoke songs that use the Lord's name in vain?
      • How does Jesus' sacrifice 2000 years ago affect our lives today?
      • ​If one has a committed spiritual life, does the Lord build in "corrections" to keep us on track?
      • Should there be a chaperone during courtship?
      • What is Canon Sharpe's advice to not get burnt out during seminary?
      • Are encyclicals infallible?
      • 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!

        43 min
      • 5/14/26 - Fr. John Brancich, FSSP - Why Is Catholic Divorce Never Allowed?

        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 moral to purchase a relic with the intention of giving it to the clergy?
        • What is the best way to explain to a non-Catholic that cohabitation is not allowed?
        • Why is divorce not allowed in cases where the spouse cheats?
        • Do two people who have dated have any claim towards each other?
        • Is it a sin to joke about an assassination attempt?
        • What is the best way to deal with a pornography addiction?
        • Can a priest, after hearing the confession of a criminal, hand over security footage to the police?
        • Can a Roman Catholic make a habit of attending Byzantine Catholic liturgies? 
        • 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!

          48 min
        • 5/13/26 - Fr. Jason Charron - Is Birth Control an Objective Evil?

          Fr. Jason Charron is a Ukrainian Catholic Priest who currently serves two parishes, inside the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saint Josaphat in Parma.

          In Today's Show:

          • Why is there a difference between the age of first communion in the Latin and Eastern rites?
          • Which of the Church Fathers do Eastern Catholic Priests typically enjoy the most? 
          • How can we say that the Catholic Church is the original Church when the only jurisdiction to split from the Church in 1054 was Rome? 
          • If people are not brought up Catholic, how can they properly know the natural law?
          • Is birth control medicine an objective moral evil?
          • Should lay people speak out against clergy on social media?
          • Does limbo exist?
          • Where is the line drawn between praying to saints and intercession?
          • 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!

            43 min
          • 5/12/26 - Fr. William Rock, FSSP - Why Is May Dedicated to Mary?

            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. Fr. Rock is also currently contributing to TAN Books “Year of the Latin Mass.”  Fr. Rock’s video contributions can be found on TAN Books YouTube page.

            Show Resources:

            Tan Books: Year of the Latin Mass

            In Today's Show:

            • Where in scripture does it say that we will be reunited with our physical bodies?
            • What does Paul mean when he says, "To live is Christ, and to die is gain"?
            • Where did the month of May being dedicated to Mary come from?
            • If an infant died before they could become baptized, could they have been baptized by desire?
            • What does it mean to be enrolled in the brown scapular?
            • What is the difference between a Gospel and an Epistle?
            • How should Catholics approach accumulating wealth?
            • What is the history of the vigil of Pentecost?
            • 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!

              43 min
            • 5/11/26 - Fr. Joseph Dalimata, FSSP - Bosco Ministries x Ask A Priest: On the Formation of Men

              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.

              Click here for more information on Bosco Ministries. 

              In Today's Show:

              • What is Bosco Ministries and the preventative method?
              • What advice would Father Dalimata offer to single men?
              • If Father Dalimata could give one message to young men, what would it be?
              • How can men deal with the thoughts of being less than enough?
              • What is Father's opinion on "Alpha Male" culture?
              • Should toddlers attend Mass?
              • Would Saint John Bosco recommend that men become Knights of Columbus?
              • 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!

                42 min
              • 5/8/26 - Fr. Paul Born - How Can We Best Make Reparations for Detractions?

                Fr. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

                In Today's Show:

                • What should reparation look like for calumny and detraction?
                • What is the difference between a Bishop and an Archbishop?
                • Is a double-sided crucifix disrespectful?
                • Can a layperson add regular salt to exorcised salt to increase the amount?
                • Father Born's reading recommendations for the Ascension?
                • Can devotions border on being superstitious?
                • How do we know if we are receiving signal graces?
                • Why do people consecrate themselves to Mary and the Saints?
                • What is the Catholic teaching on aliens? 
                • 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!

                  45 min
                • 5/7/26 - Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP - "Should I Send My Child to an SSPX School?"

                  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 are the main differences between the TLM and the Ordinary Form?
                  • What is natural law?
                  • Is it licit for a Bishop to celebrate a Solemn High Mass?
                  • If the Levitical priesthood has seemingly ended, why then do we have Catholic Priests?
                  • Canon Sharpe's Church Father reading list.
                  • How can we reconcile God's plan of salvation for Muslims with Extra Ecclesiam nulla salus?
                  • Would it be okay to send a child to an SSPX school?
                  • 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!

                    46 min
                  • 5/6/26 - Fr. Elias Mary Mills, F.I. - Does Invincible Ignorance Exist for Abortion?

                    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:

                    • How responsible are we for using ethical medications?
                    • Does invincible ignorance affect culpability in a case where someone believes abortion is not murder?
                    • What are Father Elias' thoughts on Catholics who support sports teams that hold pride nights?
                    • If money didn't exist, would we become closer to God?
                    • Besides praying, what can we do to combat loneliness?
                    • How should a Catholic understand true ecumenism without falling into relativism?
                    • Why does a priest join his index finger and thumb during the Mass?
                    • 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!

                      43 min
                    • 5/4/26 - Fr. Casey Jones - Could Animals Speak Before the Fall?

                      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:

                      • Can AI imagery of Holy Figures be blessed?
                      • What does seminary life look like?
                      • What is Fr. Casey's favorite Eucharistic prayer?
                      • Can we feel or know God's grace?
                      • Could animals speak before the fall of man?
                      • Does invincible ignorance exist today with the internet?
                      • How do we know if something happened by chance or because God allowed it?
                      • How can we love our neighbor if our neighbor does not reciprocate?
                      • Are we morally culpible for the actions of the businesses we support?
                      • 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!

                        44 min

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