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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 it sinful to use phrases like "jeez," "oh my gosh/goodness," etc knowing they derive from phrases that actually use the name of the Lord in vain? The lack of reverence and hippie hymns make me angry and distracted...

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 Are the greatest acts: Faith, Hope, and Love. Or Faith, Hope, and Charity? How to refute the claim that Abraham was the first Muslim? How should a fallen away Catholic approach confession if they can't remember how many times, they committed a sin? Is cremation...

Canon Francis Altiere, ICKSP serves as Rector of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Oratory in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He was ordained in 2014. In Today's Show Can you explain why a Priest needs to be a part of the confession process. And can I go to confession before becoming Catholic? If St. Paul says it's dishonorable for a man's head to be covered, why do priests sometimes wear hats in Church? Can I ma...

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 Where do ICKSP priests get their vestments? How does the ICKSP view new converts interested in the priesthood? I went to a mass where the Host fell, the priest picked it up and ate it. Was there more that needed to be done? Is "Christian Magic" a sin? Shoul...

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 struggle between the freemason and the Knights of Columbus? Should Catholics not play lacrosse for the same reasons that we can't do yoga? Is a husband obligated to not have relations with his w...

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 Does the Church actually say that there is no Salvation outside the Church? How can I learn to accept suffering? Can priests with a vow of poverty own books? Unbaptized children go to Limbo what happens to unbaptized...

We're live now with Fr. Jason Charron, Ukrainian Catholic Priest who currently serves two parishes, as well as in a bi-ritual capacity with the Diocese of Pittsburgh. In Today's Show Can you explain the difference between East and West regarding the Filioque and the Council of Florence? What does an Orthodox Church person have to do to become Catholic? How does the view on the afterlife differ fro...

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 If God knew what would happen with Adam and Eve why did he let it happen? When a priest doesn't say "the Body of Christ" during communion, what should be my response? For modesty's sake, should boys not go shirtless when they swim? If a...

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 are the signs of the true Church in regard to sacred worship? What are the rubrics for saying the St. Michael Prayer after mass? Can Catholics attend non-Catholic funerals? In the Novus...

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 If we can have a relic from a saint, why can't we keep a portion of a loved one's ashes? My brother recently passed away and I have mass intentions scheduled on his behalf. I was wondering if there's a ti...

Fr. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts.     In Today's Show: We are new parents. Is it a mortal sin for us to miss Sunday Mass due to taking care of our baby? (Feeding, sleeping, fussiness, etc). We try our best but sometimes it's too late. When does rash judgment become a mortal sin, and when is it considered a venial sin?...

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: Can Father explain this part of Ezikiel 28:9 - "Wilt thou yet say before them that slay thee: I am God; whereas thou art a man, and not God, in the hand of them that slay thee?" My three sons were all ra...

Fr. Michael Copenhagen is a Catholic husband, father, and a priest at St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Melkite Catholic Church in Gates, New York. He holds a Bachelors of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome.   In Today's Show I am looking for work and they are asking me to work on Sabbath day. I know Sabbath Day is Sunday, but can I move it to another day? Or...

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: Father, if you miss a day during a 9 month novena, does that break the novena or can you just keep going? Why don't the extraordinary ministers have to wipe their hands with water after distributing Holy Commu...

Thank you for joining us for our 2 Hour, 1 Year Anniversary special! We're with Fr. John Brancich from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and Fr. Anthony Amato from the Diocese of Rochester. To get your question in for either of our priests, email us at priests@thestationofthecross.com In Today's Show Reminiscing on the past year. To do the First Fridays, do I have to go to a Mass specifically...

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 Why don't the congregation usually drink the Precious Blood? How to convince a young child to go to confession? Why do bad things happen, if we believe there is such a powerful God? As Catholics, if we have protestant or Orthodox friends, should we...

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 Update on how the Station of the Cross 25 Year Anniversary Conference went. For an upcoming election what should we do if both candidates are bad? Should we not vote? Is it venial sin to speed in traffic? Can you expl...

Fr. Charles Murr holds two Licentiates from the Gregorian University (philosophical anthropology and sacred theology), and a Master's Degree in psychology from NYU. He is notable as a recipient of the "Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World" award and the "Ten Outstanding Young Americans" award. Both honors were awarded in 1985. Father Murr was also a lifelong friend and personal assistant to...

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 Should the 10 Commandments be displayed in schools? How do I cooperate with God's graces? Why can't women be priests? How does celibacy practically work for a priest? Is crossdressing a sin? As an agnostic how can I find my faith again?...

Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Oratory in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show Who would win a basketball contest between the FSSP, ICKSP, and the SSPX? Am I obligated to not attend a SSPX mass if there are other traditional options available? Did Jesus have ginger or red hair? What is a Wife/Mother's role in the family? Should Catholics...

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 same-sex attraction an attachment to sin? Can a person with same-sex attraction gain a plenary indulgence? What is the difference between the process of confession vs counseling? At what point does gossip become gravely sinful? Is it...

Canon Francis Altiere, ICKSP serves as Rector of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Oratory in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He was ordained in 2014. In Today's Show Is it inappropriate to call a funeral mass a "celebration of life"? If my loved one lived a holy life is it still charitable to pray for his soul? Can we help a soul if he is already in heaven, is it still good to keep praying for him? I've heard th...

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 and the TAN Direction Blog. In Today's Show: Was divorce in the Mosaic Law a prelude to the "binding and loosing" the powers that Jesus gave the apostles? Did the Mosaic Law come fr...

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 the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and St. Gertrude be said on Rosary beads? Can a Missionary of Mercy priest dispense private vows? What exactly is a first-class relic? Is it wrong to ask God...

We're live now with Melkite Catholic Priest Fr. Michael Copenhagen and we're taking your questions on Catholic Bioethics! To get your question in for Father Copenhagen, call 1-877-511-5483 or email us at priests@thestationofthecross.com In Today's Show Should I attend AA meetings if they start to venture into some Semi-Anti-Catholic things? Does the Eastern Rite venerate the Roman Catholic Saints?...