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

• Is it okay to get a tattoo in memory of someone?
• Can one get a dispensation to marry an unbaptized person who was married to another unbaptized person and got divorced?
• If a priest changes the verb in the Eucharistic prayer, is it still valid?
• What does the Church say about reading books that are about matters that are contrary to Catholic teaching?
• How to answer someone who is wondering why they can't keep divorce and remarrying?
• Our daughter has given up on finding a Catholic mate how do we deal with this?
• How do you become a bishop?
• Is it a sin to miss a Holy Day of Obligation due to mental illness outbreak/attacks?
• What is the scriptural connection for the passage on Mary crushing the head of Satan?
• How much is appropriate to leave the Church and your children in your will?

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Fr. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts.     In Today's Show:

• Can the Boy Scouts have a "Court of Honor" during mass?
• What vestments are required in the new mass?
• I received blessed oil in the mail that I didn't order, what should I do with it?
• What is the purpose of the synod of synodality?
• Prayers for relative who is dying from cancer.
• Is it hospitable to welcome a friend who is same sex attracted bring their "partner" into your home?
• Is it a sin to not vote in the election?
• Can there be an obsession that people have with Marian apparitions that is too overboard? Aren't they a dismissal of the regular means of salvation?
• Why do we put an emphasis on the mode and format of baptism over the intention?
• When I'm asked what the difference between a mortal and venial sin and that isn't any sin just a sin. How would I best answer their inquiry?
• If St. Paul says that baptism replaces circumcision, then why was Christ both circumcised and baptized?
• Is it permitted for the priest to bow after the consecration instead of kneeling in the Novus Ordo?
• Should the Catholic Church be taking a stand on the matter of 5G microwaves?
• Is it possible that the false prophet in the book of revelations could be a future pope?
• If someone asks me how my past week was, but I committed a very bad sin during that period, can I use my mental reservation and reply “good” referring to the part of the week without the sinning?

 

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Canon Benjamin Norman, ICKSP currently serves as Chaplain of the ICKSP Oakland Apostolate at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Oakland, California. He was ordained in 2018.     In Today's Show:

• There seems to be a missing section of Jeremiah in my modern Bible that is still there in Douay-Rheims translation?
• The Church banned images depicting God in the form of a man with three faces, could you speak on this?
• When receiving the Eucharist at the TLM. Can I receive standing at the altar rail for medical reasons?
• What is Canon's opinion on Pope Francis' comment on all religions leading to heaven?
• Are we supposed to be kneeling during the mass while the tabernacle is opened?
• Addressing what happens to canonization portraits.
• Does the praying mantis' name have any religious background to it?
• What would be the correct response if someone was inviting you to their church (not Catholic)?
• What is the best way to introduce someone to Catholicism?
• Why were the prayers in the traditional Latin Mass changed so much in the Novus Ordo?
• Is Jesus present in Protestant churches?
• Canon's comments on the Gospel of St. John and how it relates to discussing the True Presence with Protestants.

 

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Canon Ross Bourgeois, ICKSP serves as Parochial Vicar at Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Canon Bourgeois was ordained in 2019.     In Today's Show:

• Is the Imitation of Christ only for the clergy to read and meditate on? I thought the laity are called to holiness as well? or is there a book better suited for the laity?
• Why are there so many redheads at Canon's parish?
• Are Godparents mandatory of infant baptism?
• Why is there so much animosity between the Abrahamic religions?
• We got married during the Lenten season, how should we celebrate our anniversary since it falls during Lent?
• Does the binding and loosing command change its meaning for the apostles when the Deposit of Faith is set in stone?
• Did the Bubonic Plague contribute to the lack of educated priests, before the Protestant Revolution?
• How do I get rid of arrogance, and become meek and humble?
• My coworker's daughter is getting married and I'm not sure if it is in the Church or not. I don't weather if can congratulate her because of this?

 

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Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Oratory in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020.     In Today's Show

• Why is it important to consecrate objects and not only people?
• What should a candidate for the seminary or religious life expect when meeting with a vocational director for the first time?
• Can you discuss Second Timothy 3:16 and how it relates to the argument scripture is sufficient and all you need?
• When the Bible tells us that people in the hells will bow down to Christ. What are we supposed to make of people in hell worshiping God?
• Must a person be in a state of grace to receive the benefits of a priest's blessing?
• Must we bury the cremated remains of our pets?
• How do I learn Latin enough to understand the mass and the breviary?
• Does God take delight/pleasures in the prayers and worship services of Protestants?
• What is the best hand missal?
• How should Catholics respond to antisemitism?
• If a priest isn't present, can a layperson do exposition and benediction?

 

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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 sinful to use phrases like “jeez,” “oh my gosh/goodness,” etc knowing they derive from phrases that actually use the name of the Lord in vain?
• The lack of reverence and hippie hymns make me angry and distracted at my mass, is this a sin?
• What are Ember days and how do we observe them?
• What parts of the office are FSSP priests required to pray? And is there a set schedule or do the times vary in their days?
• Why does the Church have "gluten free" hosts? Isn't it placating to a minority of cases?
• How should we celebrate Halloween? (To be continued with Fr. Rock, FSSP)
• My boyfriend was sending flirtatious messages to another girl, what should I do?
• Regarding excommunication. Where does the Church get it's authority to decide when a person isn't worthy to be in union with the Church?
• During the consecration the priest said drink and take instead of take and drink. Is this invalid?
• How do plenary indulgences clear you of all purgatory?
• Is the confirmation still valid if the priest pours the chrism on the head rather than signing the cross with the oil on the forehead?
• Was Pope Pius XII a hero or villain?
• When Christ is questioned, he says that only the Father knows.  How does Christ not know if they are Father, Son and Holy spirit?

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Fr. Jonathan Romanoski, FSSP is Pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Providence, Rhode Island. He was ordained in 2008.     In Today's Show

• Are the greatest acts: Faith, Hope, and Love. Or Faith, Hope, and Charity?
• How to refute the claim that Abraham was the first Muslim?
• How should a fallen away Catholic approach confession if they can't remember how many times, they committed a sin?
• Is cremation pagan?
• What is the difference between mental and contemplative prayer?
• Will only Catholics see God in heaven?
• How do we know if we are receiving God's Grace?
• Can any Catholic priest join the FSSP?
• How can I encourage my long distance, disabled sister that she needs confession before receiving communion?
• I saw an extraordinary minister give out blessings during communion. Is this licit? 
• Is there a policy more important than abortion when it comes to who we vote for?
• Recent revert. I found people receiving on the hand and Father hearing confessions in his office and not in a confessional... Is this normal?
• Can you recommend good books on the matter of spiritual direction?

 

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Canon Francis Altiere, ICKSP serves as Rector of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Oratory in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He was ordained in 2014.     In Today's Show

• Can you explain why a Priest needs to be a part of the confession process. And can I go to confession before becoming Catholic?
• If St. Paul says it's dishonorable for a man's head to be covered, why do priests sometimes wear hats in Church?
• Can I marry the son of my Godfather if we aren't blood related?
• Can I receive communion as an offering for someone?
• When exactly does the bread and wine change into the Body and Blood?
• How did Adam and Eve's children populate the earth?
• During mass, if a communicant has to pass the tabernacle during communion, should they genuflect?
• If someone tries to commit suicide by overdosing, a mortal sin. Can they have a change of heart and repent before dying?
• How should I deal with anger?
• What is your opinion on Jan Huss, heretic or hero?

 

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Canon Luke Zignego, ICKSP serves as Chaplain of Saint Joseph Oratory in the Diocese of Gary, Indiana. He was ordained in 2018.     In Today's Show

• Where do ICKSP priests get their vestments?
• How does the ICKSP view new converts interested in the priesthood?
• I went to a mass where the Host fell, the priest picked it up and ate it. Was there more that needed to be done?
• Is "Christian Magic" a sin?
• Should we call a protestant pastor Father, or a priest?
• Does the Church have a teaching on the actual age of the earth?
• Why does the Sub-Deacon cover his eyes with the Humeral Veil?
• What is a Sanctus candle?
• What is the reasoning for removing the traditional offertory in the liturgical changes post-council?
• Is mass on the radio an acceptable substitute for Sunday obligation?
• How can Jesus be fully God and fully Human?
• Why is it rare for clergy who have been convicted of sex crime to get excommunicated?

 

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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 is the struggle between the freemason and the Knights of Columbus?
• Should Catholics not play lacrosse for the same reasons that we can't do yoga?
• Is a husband obligated to not have relations with his wife until she stops contracepting?
• Are angels made in the image and likeness of God?
• Is domestic violence a valid reason to divorce?
• Can I attend the outdoor "wedding" of a non practicing Catholic who plans on having the marriage blessed later?
• Can Father explain the evils of Communism and Socialism?
• What is Father's opinion on the Holy Father's statements on all religions leading to heaven?
• I know a relative who may have sold their soul to the devil, what can I do?
• When wearing a St. Benedict Cross, does it have to be exposed, or can it be under the shirt?
• How or why is it permitted for politicians who fund and support abortions to receive the Eucharist? 

 

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