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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! We'll be joined by priests and canons from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter, the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate, and even some Diocesan priests that you may know personally! To ask your question, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at priests@thestationofthecross.com

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#137
Friday · 46 min
8/27/26 – Fr. Francisco Nahoe, OFM Conv. - Why Can't Catholic Weddings be Held Outside?
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: Why can't Catholic weddings be held outside of a church when regular Masses can be said outside on special occasions? A few relatives of mine never had a funeral Mass. Should I have an individual Mass said, or is a group Mass for all of them okay? Can you explain the Filioque for us? While we know that Mary was sinless, were St. Joseph and St. John the Baptist also sinless? 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!
#136
Monday · 46 min
8/24/26 - Fr. Christopher Mahar - Is Tolerance of Evil, Evil by Its Nature?
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: I have heard that tolerance of evil is evil by its nature, because tolerance will eventually silence the good. Is that true? What exactly did Saint Augustine mean when he said: "Make me chaste but not yet"? How does Catholicism distinguish legitimate development of doctrine from simply preserving later traditions because they are old? What may change in the Church, and what may not? Someone at Mass received his host, and also a couple of other hosts and brought them to 2 other people in Mass. Is that okay? 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!
August 21 · 47 min
8/21/26 - Fr. Michael Copenhagen - At What Point Are We Assigned Our Guardian Angel?
Fr. Michael Copenhagen is a Melkite (Eastern Catholic) priest, husband, and father at St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Melkite Catholic Church in Gates, New York. He holds a Bachelor's of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. In Today's Show: Our Lord tells us to forgive. How much can we forgive without becoming a doormat? What is the difference between being gullible and being forgiving? What commandment does ingratitude towards God break? If a criminal dies right after baptism, and doesn't commit any other sins, will they enter directly into heaven or spend some time in purgatory? What's Father Copenhagen's advice on the epidemic of MGTOW men going their own way and avoiding marriage and children? They claim they want to live in peace and tranquility without getting fleeced in divorce court. What’s up with the Oriental Orthodox Churches? They seem suspicious… are their practices acceptable? It seems Kabbalistic. A priest in town has a very thick accent that makes his sermon hard to understand. His sermons sound very Lutheran, saying that we should only pray to Jesus and to not pray to the saints or the rosary. Should I say something about this? I want to write my thesis on some aspect of St. John Chrysostom’s thought, but I can’t think of anything. I know that in his time there was no systematic theology, so I wanted to ask for your opinion to give me some ideas. I read in one book that your Guardian Angel is assigned at the moment of conception, while in another book I read that it happens at the moment of birth. In the latter case, the book said the baby is under the protection of the mother's Guardian Angel from conception to birth. So which is correct? 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!
#135
August 20 · 46 min
8/20/26 - Fr. Joseph Dalimata, FSSP - Am I Being Guided By the Holy Spirit or My Guardian Angel?
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: I’ve been invited to my niece's gay wedding. What should I do? Why is it permissible for women to cover their heads in Mass (even encouraged in the instance of a veil) but not for men? When the priest administers communion to the sisters, he holds the chalice to them and they take it out. Is this permissible? Should she say something to the priest? Background: the priest is new and has never had a parish before. How do we know the difference between when the Holy Spirit is guiding us vs our Guardian Angel? 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!
#134
August 19 · 46 min
8/19/26 - Fr. Elias Mary Mills, F.I. - What is Baptism of Desire?
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: Is it okay if I tune out the priest and choose to pray a rosary during the homily if it’s a priest I have difficulty understanding or a priest that doesn’t necessarily give a good homily? If everyone has at least one guardian angel, and God created all of them at once, and we know that during the first war a third of them fell, what happened when it came to guardian angels? Does a parent's sincere intent to have a baby baptized constitute baptism by desire for the baby? Will my oppressors who took pleasure in harming me without ever repenting be surely punished? 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!
#133
August 17 · 46 min
8/17/26 - Fr. John Brancich, FSSP - Do Most People Go To Hell?
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: Do you believe that most people go to Hell? I was listening to a podcast with Fr. Chad Ripperger, and when asked that question, he said: “According to the saints, they do.” Do you know which saints he is referring to? Does anyone know what happened to the sign that was above Jesus when he was on the cross? If it still exists, would it be considered a relic? Does the relic stone always match the namesake of the church? What about in the case of a church named after Our Lady? My son is getting married in the Catholic Church, but is not having a full Mass. Is this valid? 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!
#132
August 15 · 46 min
8/14/26 - Fr. Paul Born - Are Pro-Abortion Catholic Politicians Formally Excommunicated?
Fr. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In Today's Show: The governor of Massachusetts just signed a bill legalizing abortion until birth. Since she is a self-proclaimed Catholic, will she be formally excommunicated? When may priests use the Eucharistic Prayers for various needs? I've heard that it's not to be used on Sunday. Can you please offer advice for someone living in chronic constant pain how to keep hope and not feel that God has left you behind? Father, countless Flock surveillance cameras have been placed all around the US to create “safer communities.” Many, including myself, believe it is instead creating a surveillance state where our privacy is being violated. Would it be wrong to block or obstruct the view of one of these cameras without damaging them? 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!
#131
August 14 · 46 min
8/13/26 - Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP - Is Voting for the “Lesser of Two Evils” Recommended?
Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Shrine in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show: Is voting for the lesser of two evils recommended? What would a truly pro-life society look like? Is it okay to play Magic, The Gathering? What is the proper time to kneel for the consecration? 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!
#130
August 12 · 45 min
8/12/26 - Fr. William Rock, FSSP - Why Were Some Books Excluded From The Bible?
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. In Today's Show: Can I stay Catholic if I have historical objections to the papacy? When the server lifts the chasuble during the Latin Mass, is that for practical reasons or is there a liturgical reason for it? Why are the books that were excluded from the Bible left out? What are your thoughts on the Orthodox Miracle of the Holy Fire? 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!
#129
August 11 · 45 min
8/11/26 – Fr. Michael Copenhagen - How Should I Go About Reading the Entire Bible?
Fr. Michael Copenhagen is a Melkite (Eastern Catholic) priest, husband, and father at St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Melkite Catholic Church in Gates, New York. He holds a Bachelor's of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. In Today's Show: Are priests allowed to invest in the stock market and actively trade stocks? Do you have any advice on how to tackle reading the entire Bible? Why did Jacob steal Esau's blessing and get the birth rite? Might God reveal details to a soul to help the soul freely choose Heaven over Hell in their final moments? 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!
#128
August 10 · 45 min
8/10/26 - Fr. Christopher Mahar - Why Are So Many People Unbelievers?
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: Why are so many people unbelievers? Am I allowed to buy a pre-owned/vintage rosary online if it is likely or even probable that the rosary is already blessed? How does one confess past sins? Should Catholics avoid Sturgis? 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!
#127
August 6 · 46 min
8/6/26 - Fr. John Brancich, FSSP - Is Piracy a Sin?
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 piracy a sin? Is onanism a sin? Me and my husband are married, we currently have 5 children. I am open to more children, my husband does not want any more children. If a baby or child is baptized but either the wrong first name or surname is used during the Baptism, is that Baptism still valid? What should one do to advance in the spiritual life who isn’t in the outer court per se, but still in the first mansion, according to St. Teresa of Avila? 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!
#126
July 31 · 46 min
7/31/26 - Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP - What Spiritual Steps Should I Take to Deal with My Anxiety?
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 spiritual steps should I take to deal with my anxiety besides prayer? If we have a thought that's a mortal sin, and we fight to overcome it, do we need to confess it? With the advent of the internet and new means of communication, do you believe that we have a better understanding of the Gospel today as opposed to the Church Fathers? What is one thing people miss a lot about participating in Mass? 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!
#125
July 30 · 46 min
7/30/26 - Fr. Christopher Mahar - What Prayer Routine Should I Have as a Working Husband and Father?
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: What is the Trinity? If our name isn’t written in the book of life, does that mean it was at one point and through unrepentant sin it was removed? Are there any actual repercussions if a person, such as a spouse, said that they cursed you? What would need to be done, if anything? What is a good way, as Catholics, to approach “cultish” Catholics that make us look bad with irrational hateful beliefs/comments? 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!
#124
July 30 · 45 min
7/29/26 - Fr. William Rock, FSSP - How Can I Battle Fear and Anxiety?
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. In Today's Show: Do Catholics have a moral duty to treat animals we are killing for food with as much humaneness as possible? How can I effectively battle fear and anxiety? Do churches have an “onboarding” process to help someone new connect with opportunities to grow in faith? How can we prevent Muslims from purchasing Catholic Churches? 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!
#123
July 27 · 45 min
7/27/26 - Fr. John Brancich, FSSP - Is It a Valid Marriage if a Catholic Marries a Non-Catholic?
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: How can we be sure that temptation from the demonic is a real thing and not simply natural inclination? When 5th graders ask about God having no beginning and no end, how can that be best explained? I have basically been told no to the priesthood, and it honestly hurts. What should I do? Is it a valid marriage if a Catholic marries a non-Catholic? 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!
#122
July 23 · 46 min
7/23/26 - Fr. Christopher Mahar - What is the Trinity?
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: What is the Trinity? If our name isn’t written in the book of life, does that mean it was at one point and through unrepentant sin it was removed? Are there any actual repercussions if a person, such as a spouse, said that they cursed you? What would need to be done, if anything? What is a good way, as Catholics, to approach “cultish” Catholics that make us look bad with irrational hateful beliefs/comments? 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!
#121
July 22 · 45 min
7/22/26 - Fr. Elias Mary Mills, F.I. - What’s the Church's Teaching on DNR?
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: Do priests, deacons, and cardinals go to confession? What about the pope? What’s the Church's teaching on DNR? How do we deal with friends who constantly take the Lord's name in vain? Are "wet dreams" spiritual attacks from witches? 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!
#120
July 21 · 46 min
7/21/26 - Fr. William Rock, FSSP - Should I Celebrate the Pregnancy of Someone in an Invalid Marriage?
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. In Today's Show: Do you know what the rules for priests are to serve as a Sacred Minister (Deacon or Subdeacon) in light of Traditionis Custodes? Should a Catholic celebrate when women who are in invalid marriages are pregnant? Is it worthwhile for a Catholic to earn a Master of Divinity from a non-Catholic university? Is Christ made present to us exactly as he is at Calvary, or is he made present to us and Calvary is only symbolically made present to us through liturgical actions? 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!
#119
July 20 · 46 min
7/20/26 - Fr. Casey Jones - Who is the Antichrist?
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: Who is the Antichrist? A single person? An idea/belief against Christ? What is baptism of desire and how does it interact with the idea of no salvation outside of the Catholic Church? Why do many Christians online say that you don’t need therapy, you just need Jesus? In the Ordinary Form of Mass, may priests use the Eucharistic Prayers for Various Needs on a Sunday? 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!

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