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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: Recently married, and I've felt like I'm not doing enough to lead spiritually. I don't want to start bad spiritual habits with my spouse. What do you see that new husbands do wrong, a...

Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Shrine in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show: Why is the universe so large if it was made only for us? How can we focus fully on God without getting distracted by secular things? Can blind priests say the Mass from memory? How literal should we take "the body and the soul are one"? What should we do if a...

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: Is it okay to only want to have a small family? What is the most memorable thing that ever happened to Fr. Alloy during Mass? Do Catholics have a responsibility to correct non-Catholic friends in error? How much power should the Pope...

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: What is a good response to someone who says Jesus in the New Testament isn't an accurate depiction? Father Casey's Catholic radio background. Does a priest need to touch a host with his bare hands to consecrate it? Is ther...

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...

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 P...

Fr. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In Today's Show: Father Born's advice to a Muslim who is exploring the Catholic Church. Are some Catholic universities affirming Pride month? Does a layperson have the right to exorcise themself? Can a priest celebrate Mass without their missal? Are prayers more efficacious if we say...

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. Show Resources: Tan Books: Y...

Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Shrine in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show: If someone we know is in sin, should we rebuke their actions instead of showing false kindness? Do priests need to drink out of the chalice? Are Catholic disciplines too legalistic?  How can we defend the Catholic church against governments that are conspiring...

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: How can a fallen-away Catholic re-enter the Church? Can someone who is homebound or disabled enroll in OCIA? How can a Catholic physician balance their religious beliefs with their duty to respect patients' decisions? Does...

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 do we resolve the issue of death preceding the existence of humani...

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 "made in the image and likeness of God" meant to be taken literally or spiritually? Should veiling be done after Vatican II? Is watching a recorded Mass different from a livestreamed Mass? Can Demons infiltrate...

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: Will those who are unable to use their talents for God be punished? Did Jesus purposefully blemish the animals at the temple with the whip? Do Catholics have a duty to serve the public by running for political positions? I...

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 P...

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: Is there a difference in how to deal with a heretic vs a believer in T...

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 possible for us to fully love the Lord with our whole hearts, minds, and souls? Why does the Stigmata appear on the palms when the nails were driven into Jesus' wrists? Do priests own their own car...

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. Show Resources: Tan Books: Y...

Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Shrine in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show: "Should I send my son to boarding school?" Could a Catholic participate in a TV show like Survivor if it meant missing Mass? Should Catholics sing karaoke songs that use the Lord's name in vain? How does Jesus' sacrifice 2000 years ago affect our lives today?...

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 moral to purchase a relic with the intention of giving it to the clergy? What is the best way to explain to a non-Catholic that cohabitation is not allowed? Why is divorce not allowed in cases where the spous...

Fr. Jason Charron is a Ukrainian Catholic Priest who currently serves two parishes, inside the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saint Josaphat in Parma. In Today's Show: Why is there a difference between the age of first communion in the Latin and Eastern rites? Which of the Church Fathers do Eastern Catholic Priests typically enjoy the most?  How can we say that the Catholic Church is the original C...

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. Show Resources: Tan Books: Y...

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: What is Bosco Ministries and the preventative method? What advice would Father Dalimata offer to single men? If Father Dalimata could give one message to young men, what would it be?...

Fr. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In Today's Show: What should reparation look like for calumny and detraction? What is the difference between a Bishop and an Archbishop? Is a double-sided crucifix disrespectful? Can a layperson add regular salt to exorcised salt to increase the amount? Father Born's reading recommend...

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 are the main differences between the TLM and the Ordinary Form? What is natural law? Is it licit for a Bishop to celebrate a Solemn High Mass? If the Levitical priesthood has seemingly ended, why then do we have Catholic Priests? Canon Sharpe's Church Fat...

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: How responsible are we for using ethical medications? Does invincible ignorance affect culpability in a case where someone believes abortion is not murder? What are Father Elias' thoughts on Catholics wh...