Is 58:1-9a

• Why do we actually fast? 

Mt 9:14-15

• Father discusses the rule of fasting 

Letters

• Father gets a letter about 'Amazing Grace'; Father gives a history of the song
• Is there salt in holy water? 
• Can a non-Catholic read at mass
• Listener writes in about her experience of Anglicans and the communion of saints 

Word of the day: Cry out Full-throated

Callers:

• What advice could you give our family, as my husband was fired after 31 years.  More like spiritual advice?
• Why do people bow when the priest leaves and enters the Church?
• Lost my husband last month, and I'm struggling in my grieving.  What could I do?
• Could you explain Rogation Days?