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

• During the part of the mass where we name our pope and bishop to pray for them. What do we say when we are in a period with no pope?
• Can people eat meat on Easter Friday?
• Does a Saturday night vigil count for Divine Mercy Sunday?
• When we say prayers to God during mass are we specifically praying to God the Father or to the Holy Trinity generally?
• Do blessings on YouTube count?
• Did Mary's soul go to the underworld or straight to Heaven?
• Why were the chief priests skeptical about the resurrection?
• Can we actually say that there are male and female souls?
• What are Rogation Days?
• Are Rogation Days related to Ember Days?
• I'm giving to my parish online, but now I feel like I'm sticking out like a sore thumb by visibly giving during mass.

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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:

• Do we pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis until we get a new Pope? 
• What is your favorite liturgy of the Tridium?  
• Is it OK for Catholics to celebrate Earth Day?
• Why do the Jewish people believe that Jesus was not the son of God, and that His body was stolen from the tomb?
• ​​What are your thoughts regarding negative comments about Pope Francis' liberal views?
• Can Jews be saved outside the Catholic faith?
• Do any FSSP celebrate the Tenebrae?
• What traditional religious communities are available for men?
• If a person has a transgender surgery and hormonal treatment, does the Church consider them the same sex they were born as?
• If a venial sin becomes habitual, can it become mortal? 
• How can I get my son back to the faith and start praying the Rosary again?
• What are your thoughts on a hospice patient who does not want to receive last rites?
• Is a Protestant baptism valid?

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

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In Today's Show:

• Why does the Church mourn for 9 days after a Pope dies?
• What advice can you give to Catholics who find themselves defending themselves against criticisms of Pope Francis?
• What is Catholic teaching on actors kissing someone who is not their spouse within the context of a movie?
• Are there any indulgences attached to those who spread awareness of the ICKSP through car stickers/decals?
• Why does the Master of Ceremonies server in the Institute fold his hands differently than the rest of the servers?
• ​​Is it valid to cover the Altar Crucifix with a picture of the Risen Christ? 
• Can the next Holy Father cancel or do away with the future synods?
• Does it matter what color veil married women wear to a Latin Mass?
• ​​Will Carlos Acutis' canonization be postponed until there is a new Pope?
• Can you explain why there are fewer nuns these days at my weekly Mass?

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In Today's Show:

• A plea for intervention towards the proper burial of Sister Agnes Sasagawa.
• How can I start the canonization process for a loved one?
• Should scientists be altering God's creations? 
• ​​Does everyone have an equal chance at salvation?
• What are your thoughts on the Freemasons role in the sexual revolution?
• Are there sexual sins in marital intimacy?
• What happens to someone's soul if they are murdered when not in state of grace?
• If canonizations are infallible, does it cast doubt on the truth of the Church?
• Why is it called "Spy Wednesday?"
• When Mary visited Elizabeth, was the highest level of holiness than at any other time on Earth?
• A family member became a Protestant minister.  Is he excommunicated for good?
• Is it acceptable for a woman to introduce herself using her husband’s last name if they aren't validly married?
• How do I get past my deep emotions and crying during confession?

 

To intervene for Sister Sasagawa, please contact:

Most Reverend Tarcisius Isao Kikuchi, S.V.D.Archbishop’s Residence and Diocesan Office: Address: 3-16-15 Sekiguchi Bunkyo-ku Tokyo. 112-0014 Telephone: 03-3943-2301 Fax: 03-3944-8511

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Fr. Joseph Dalimata, FSSP serves as Parochial Vicar at Immaculate Conception Church in El Paso, Texas. He was ordained in May of 2021.

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In Today's Show:

• What should we call miscarried babies?
• ​​My ex-wife re-married without our marriage being annulled by the Church. Does she have a valid marriage?
• What are your thoughts on a recent Pew study which says for every 100 people who join the faith, 800 will leave?
• Can you explain why a teenage altar server at my parish would not be taking communion?
• Why is the reading of the Passion on Palm Sunday done with multiple parts like a radio play? 
• An older missal states that during the TLM Requiem Mass, the priest does not bless the water when adding it to the wine. Why is this?
• How are we to act after the Easter Vigil?
• Does our consumption of Christ's body in the host hurt Him? 
• What do you think about the use of cosmetic products?
• Is using contraceptives knowingly considered mortal sin?

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Canon Ross Bourgeois, ICKSP serves as Parochial Vicar at Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He also serves as Media Coordinator for the ICKSP American Province and is the host of "Lessons in Latin" heard on The Station of the Cross. Canon Bourgeois was ordained in 2019.

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In Today's Show:

• Is there any symbolic significance of Jesus Christ falling three times while carrying the cross to Calvary?
• Is engaging in or offering acupuncture a sin?
• What is the Church's position on DNR (do not resuscitate)?
• Can I pray to holy people who are not canonized?
• If my parish priest has Eucharistic Ministers distribute communion, should I refrain from receiving?
• If the king ordered all children under two be murdered, how did John the Baptist survive?
• If you find rosaries that were lost, do they need to be blessed a second time?
• If the Catechism says not to spend money on animals that should instead go to humans, then what is OK to spend on pets?

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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.

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In Today's Show:

• Are there Catholic influences in the Lord of the Rings books?
• Should a person reveal any mental health conditions to a priest before confession?’
• Is eating something that you know is bad for you considered gluttony?
• If a fast ends in the evening, is it ok to eat until full?
• Are non-Catholic sacraments valid?
• Can you explain Semi-doubles and the ranking of feasts from older missalettes?
• Was Lilith Adam’s first wife?
• At what point does despondency become grave?
• ​​Does the Easter Vigil in the Latin Mass fulfill the Easter Sunday obligation?
• Is it grave to not attempt to pull out of a despondent state? (Follow up from previous question)
• How does trinitarian monotheism differ from polytheism?
• Is it a mortal sin to only attend Easter Vigil and not Easter Sunday Mass?
• Does melted wax from a blessed candle need to be treated as a sacramental?

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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:

• I'm a revert and I now see women handing out Communion, is this new?
• Are Sunday readings different in the TLM vs Novus Ordo, if so, why?
• How do I truly repent of mortal sins mentally and not make it a legalistic checklist?
• What is the Church's position on home altars?
• Does the parable of the unjust stewards apply to gambling?
• What are some prayerful ways and dispositions to prepare for Holy Week?
• What are your thoughts on the supposed apparition of Jes to Luz De Maria and other private revelations?
• How can I pray to God without trying to be manipulative? or trying to take "advantage" of God's mercy.
• Is it okay for Catholics to watch the 700 Club or other Protestant live TV?
• Is it a mortal sin for an unmarried celibate “couple” to share the same bed due to limited finances?
• Some traditional or TLM friends tell me It is harmful for me to go to the Novus Ordo. Is this true?

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Canon Michael Stein, ICKSP serves as Rector at Old St. Patrick Oratory in Kansas City, Missouri. He was ordained in 2010.   In Today's Show:

• Unveiling the new ICKSP expansion in Kansas City!*
• How can I apply to a traditional seminary?
• Can you give recommendations on how to prepare for holy week?
• Introducing a new mass missal for ICKSP*
• What does a priest can do when non-Catholic shows up for confession? 
• ​​Is the new ICKSP missal available in Spanish?
• What was God's original plan for Adam?
• Was Mary subject to aging?
• How can I help a friend whose son was abused in the seminary?

*Hall to Holiness Website

"Ad Altare Dei, A Visual Guide to the Latin Mass: Pew Edition" A newly released missal using Photography from Old St. Patrick Oratory.

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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

• What is the best way to grow spiritually during Holy Week?
• What can I do to please God during Mass?
• What are some signs of a priestly vocation?*
• Do Bishops have to be part of the First Communion Mass?
• Is it ok to focus on observing the Latin Mass without following the missal verbatim?
• Why did God not send Christ immediately after Adam and Eve sinned?
• What are Fr. Amato's three favorite books of the Bible to use for Lectio Divina?
• Is it okay if I receive Jesus from the chalice and not the host?
• How should Catholics react to Cardinal McCarrick’s passing?
• Is using the wrong date for my birthday while creating an online account considered lying?
• Are priestly blessings on pre-recorded audio or video still valid? 

Vocations: by Fr. William Doyle, S.J.

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