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Ask A Priest Live episodes

February 092/9/26 - Fr. John Brancich, FSSP - Does a Livestreamed Mass Fulfil Your Sunday Obligation?
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 does it mean to be a "lukewarm" Catholic?
Father Brancich's advice to overcome scrupulosity.
Does a livestreamed Mass fulfil a Sunday obligation for someone unable to attend in person?
Why did the Catholic Church originally segregate men and women during Holy Mass?
What does the church teach regarding near-death experiences?
Why are blessings only effective if done live instead of recorded?
Why do some priests who say the TLM speak very fast?
What does Jesus mean when he said, "My kingdom is not of this world"?
And more.
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45 min
February 062/6/26 - Fr. Paul Born - Should NFL Jerseys Be Worn at Mass?
Fr. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
In Today's Show:
Why does it seem more people are disconnected from the Holy Spirit now?
Can you consecrate adult children to Mary?
What should you do if your confessor supports the Russian invasion of Ukraine?
Is there a religious exemption for the flu shot?
How can we ask Jesus to calm our minds before bed?
Should people wear NFL jerseys to mass?
Why did God in the Old Testament ask for animal sacrifices?
Why did God appear as a smoking fire pot and flaming torch when speaking to Abram in Genesis?
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46 min
February 052/5/26 - Fr. Elias Mary Mills, F.I. - Should Confession Be Face to Face?
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:
Are throat blessings on the Feast of St. Blaise more special or effective than a throat blessing requested on another day?
If a priest changes the words of absolution during confession, would it still be valid?
Should a Catholic continue a friendship with someone who is not practicing and has vices?
How do we know if a confession was truly valid?
Should confession be done face-to-face or through a screen?
What is the proper way of fasting on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday?
What should we use blessed candles for?
Who are Fr. Elias's favorite saints?
And more.
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45 min
February 042/4/26 - Fr. Elias Mary Mills, F.I. - Can Catholics Attend Non-Catholic Worship Services?
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 can and cannot be done before marriage?
Should someone attend their first confession without having received proper catechesis?
Can Catholics attend non-Catholic worship services?
What is the worst thing Fr. Elias has had to deal with as a priest?
Do priests refer to each other as Father?
Why is original sin called "original sin" if the angels sinned first?
What should we say when someone blasphemes the name of God?
And more.
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47 min
February 032/3/26 - Fr. Michael Duesterhaus - Would a SSPX Bishop Consecration Be An Act of Schism?
Fr. Michael Duesterhaus was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Arlington in 1991. He spent 27 years, Active and Reserves, as a Naval Chaplain, mostly serving with units of the U.S. Marine Corps. Father has presented over 125 formal cases before Tribunals of seven dioceses of the United States. He currently serves as Parochial Vicar at St. John the Baptist Parish in Front Royal, Virginia.
In Today's Show:
How can we trust more in God's mercy?
Why do we need a priest for an exorcism?
How do interfaith relationships work?
Do we have an obligation to help those who have a minimal prayer life with an addiction?
Why does the church require a civil divorce before pursuing an annulment?
Why do people receive both the Eucharist and the chalice if Jesus' full presence is in both?
Can priests distribute communion via intinction without a patent?
Are we required to sing during the responsorial psalm?
What role does a Chaplain have?
If the SSPX consecrates new bishops, would they be considered schismatic?
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44 min
February 022/2/26 - Fr. Christopher Mahar (Debut Episode) - What Role Does Our Career Play in Our Salvation?
Father Christopher Mahar earned a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy from Providence College in 2000 and subsequently completed his Bachelor's degree in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome in 2003. He was ordained a deacon in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome in 2003 and a priest in the Diocese of Providence in 2004. He currently serves as Pastor at St. Augustine Church in Providence, Rhode Island.
In Today's Show:
Father Mahar's debut!
What’s the role of work in our salvation as Catholics?
What is a spiritual director?
What is the point of the final judgment?
If someone is infertile, can they still get married?
Are the blessings in the Book of Blessing used by the priest in the Ordinary Form effective?
What is the point of a flying novena?
What is sacrificed during Holy Mass?
Should Catholics be reading books written by Protestants?
Is there any way to affirm the Filioque biblically?
Are there any mortal sins that are unknown to most?
And more.
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46 min
January 301/30/26 - Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP - Can I Attend a Wedding at a Casino?
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 is man's proper domain over animals when it comes to hunting?
Why is Ash Wednesday not a holy day of obligation?
Is dedicating time to breathing exercises beneficial in the Catholic spiritual life?
Can Catholics attend non-Catholic weddings at secular venues?
Is fasting also required on Holy Saturday?
Why does the Roman Rite delay confirmation for infants?
When praying, should we address our prayers to the Trinity or individual members?
And more
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43 min
January 291/29/26 – Fr. Francisco Nahoe, OFM Conv. - How Do I Combat Jealousy?
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:
How should a beginner start reading the Bible?
Fr. Francisco's advice on combating jealousy.
Is it sinful for a catholic to work in stock market trading?
Who are the greatest Catholic teachers of the twentieth century acording to Fr. Francisco?
Advice on getting a spiritual director.
Should Catholics be wary of the "Charismatic Renewal"?
If holy water is frozen, is it still blessed?
Were any of the chief priests who put Jesus to death present in the synagogue when he was lost for three days as a child?
Were 3 different languages written in a scroll above Jesus cross, saying" Jesus King of jews"?
Is it a mortal sin to miss Mass because of extreme grief?
Is Catechesis of the Good Shepherd truly good for the souls of children?
Should members of the laity read the Code of Canon Law?
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43 min
January 281/28/26 - Fr. Elias Mary Mills, F.I. - Can a Catholic Be a Zionist?
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:
Are the sermons at Mass filled with the word of God?
Does the Catholic Church specify what constitutes good entertainment?
Should those who doubt the Lord's presence in the Eucharist refrain from receiving?
What's the difference between Catholic and Protestant salvation theology?
What do I say to those who say you need to be a Zionist to be a real Catholic?
Did Adam and Eve have any idea about the severity of the punishment they would receive?
Can a Catholic realtor sell a house to a couple who are cohabiting?
What is a sin of omission?
Can the laity perform Last Rites in an emergency?
Resources:
Fr. Elias' 2026 Pilgrimage to Japan: Click here
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45 min
January 271/27/26 - Fr. Elias Mary Mills, F.I. - Does God Consider Protestantism Heresy?
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:
Why is Mount Sinai sometimes referred to as Mount Horeb in the Bible?
How can I use my talents from God in my work?
How can the Church be in a difficult time when we’ve just lived through an unprecedented golden age of saint popes?
Are Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory physical spaces?
What is the Church's stance on the Limbo of the Unbaptized?
How can life be so unbalanced, and will those who cause suffering pay in the afterlife?
Does God consider protestantism heresy/grave sin, or is He ok with it since they are at least believers in Christ?
Why does God give some people time to repent late in life after living a life of sin while others die young?
Is there any sort of fast for after Communion?
Should I worry about attacks when working with people who are against my faith?
Did St. John the Baptist and the Holy Family spend a lot of time together when they were growing up?
Are there any prayers I can say while the host is lifted?
Resources:
Fr. Elias' 2026 Pilgrimage to Japan: Click here
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

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"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!…