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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 Can you explain the harrowing of Hades/Hell? What do I do with spiritual images that has some new age information that came with it? New ICKSP flag!!! Why did Jesus call Herod a fox? When is...

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. In Today's Show: Can Father give some good non-Catholic movies recommendations? Have you heard of a FSSP parish doing a "vigil" mass on Saturday night using the Sunday mass setup?...

We're live now with Fr. Jason Charron, Ukrainian Catholic Priest who currently serves two parishes in the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saint Josaphat in Parma In Today's Show What is Father's favorite Western and Eastern hymn? What is the difference between Greek Orthodox, Antioch, and Traditional Catholicism? Who appoints the next Pope? Am I depriving myself of graces by offering all my prayers...

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: What are the Lessons in Latin program? What are the marks of a good spiritual director? What is a casket called when there is no body present? How does a priest celebrate the Latin mass alone? How does listening to a lot of...

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 do my prayers seem unanswered? Many years ago, I committed a grave sin, but now I'm feeling the urge to confess it again, what should I do? Is salvation lost if you leave the Church or is it a case-by-case basis. Say if someone left because they were abused...

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 we need to believe in the private revelations of Luisa Piccarreta and the Divine Will? If one confesses right at the hour of death, regardless of their misdeeds, do they go to heaven? A wife pushed her h...

Fr. John-Mary Bowlin serves as Parish Priest at St. Jude Catholic Church in Gun Barrel City, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army and was ordained a priest in June of 2012. In Today's Show: Is it wrong for Catholics to use a mezuzah? The priest asked if I was there for the entire mass before he gave communion. Is this okay? Is there a difference between the titles "Vicar of Christ" and "Pope"? Someon...

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 What is an oblate? What is the role of an oblate in the ICKSP? What are the requirements? Do the oblates have to take a vow of poverty, and what is the oldest that someone can join? What is the youngest someone can join the oblates? How should one discern becomi...

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 Can a fallen away Catholic ask for and receive an Apostolic Pardon? Can you expand on the Catholic Church being the mystical Body of Christ as it relates to the Pope? Does the Bible say anything about socialism and equitable economy? Is...

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 sinful to not vote? What should you do if a priest gives you bad advice? Does it make sense to jot down the insights one gets over time when reciting the rosary or reading scripture? H...

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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 going to the All Saints Vigil on Thursday, count for the First Friday devotion? We were told to use my grandma's maiden name when praying for her soul, is this correct? What is the difference between a man with and...

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: Should we be abstaining from servile work on holy days like All Saints Day? How should we celebrate the eve of All Saints Day? What would be the response when protestants say that apostolic succession doesn'...

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 How can a person who is possessed be freed of the possession? Should Catholics attend baptisms of protestants? Why haven't there been more saints canonized in the last decade? How is scattering ashes of the deceased different from having...

Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Oratory in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show I've had some difficult priests in the confessional, what should I do? What does God mean in Ezekiel when he says "Cover your Nakedness"? Are the stories of Jesus healing the blind man are speaking about the same one? How did Cain's lineage end up overpowering...

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 earliest Marian apparition? Can you expand on the topic of indifference? How do mentally ill people get saved if their mental capacity is diminished? If I'm turning 50, is there still a chance f...

Fr. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In Today's Show: Must consumers price check goods in the event a price looks too good? Can a couple choose any readings from the Bible for their wedding mass? If a priest breaks the Host not during the Agnus Dei, is the consecration valid? When Peter stops Cornelius from adoring/worsh...

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 What is a part of the Summa that you wish all faithful Catholics knew? In the Didache, it says that those who were to be baptized should fast. Does this hurt the case for infant baptism? How do I navigate my family, who are calling me schismatic because I stopp...

Fr. Joseph Dalimata, FSSP serves as Parochial Vicar at Immaculate Conception Church in El Paso, Texas. He was ordained in May of 2021. In Today's Show How do you know if you need a spiritual director? Why don't you have female priests? In the Old Testament, when the Israelites were told to "Save for yourselves the women and girls" Some people say that approves child marriage. Is the European Union...

Fr. Gerald Murray is the Pastor of Holy Family Church in the Archdiocese of New York. He received his Doctorate in Canon Law from the Gregorian University in Rome in 1998, and he is one of the most well-respected Canon Lawyers in the church today. He also served in the U.S. Naval Reserve Chaplain Corps from 1994 to 2005. In Today's Show Is the Synod going to affect the Latin Mass? Can a priest rei...

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: Why do you think that a good chunk of Catholics doesn't realize that Sunday is a Holy Day of Obligation? How are the names of churches and parishes chosen? Is all sin the result of demons or of human nature? Does Canon Bour...

Fr. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In Today's Show: What is a silent retreat like? Are priests primarily obedient to the Pope or Church Tradition? While praying the traditional compline, is it okay to sing the canticle of Simeon using the newer translation? Are fleeting passing thoughts of anger or frustration a mortal...

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 Should I avoid video games that may have some questionable content in it? Does God punish people for sinning or breaking promises? How should I handle the ashes of my deceased pet? Did Jesus go to the upper room before preceding into Galilee? Are sexual act...

Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Oratory in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show If I commit repeated sins, will it get to the point where I won't be forgiven anymore? How do I find a spiritual advisor in the Pittsburgh area? Do the oblates of the ICKSP take the three vows of poverty, chastity and obedience? What is the sin of curiosity wit...

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. In Today's Show: Is it okay to watch the Lord of the Rings Movies? Is it okay to watch videos about paranormal subject matter? Are Catholics required to believe the Assumption or I...