Questions with Father

Does Purgatory Exist? – Questions with Father #39 w/ Fr. Ockerse

A listener asked us to look at the scriptural proof for the existence of Purgatory, and how do we know it actually exists? And then we’ll look at the practice of praying for our loved ones, and if it’s actually effective.  And finally, we’ll answer a few more questions about Purgatory in general – does everyone go there? And what are the best ways to avoid Purgatory altogether? 

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Pope Francis’ Apology in Canada: Was it wrong? Questions with Father #37 w/ Fr. Sherry

As the world and the media turned their attention to Canada last week for the visit of Pope Francis, many of our listeners had questions. So we spoke to Fr. David Sherry, District Superior of Canada for the SSPX, about 4 main topics regarding the so-called “penitential pilgrimage” of the Holy Father:

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The Future of the Redemptorist Missioners – Questions with Father #36 w/ Fr. Alphonsus

We’re speaking with Fr. Alphonsus about the Redemptorist order. We’ll speak about the history, the particular charisms, or areas of focus for a Redemptorist, and finally, we’ll discuss the future of the order.

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How Should We Properly Date? – Questions with Father #35 w/ Fr. Gardner

The world has a very different idea about dating – so much so that it’s properly known in the Catholic sense by an entirely different word – courtship. So what is Catholic courtship, and how does it differ from the “normal” idea of dating? This is an episode that every young man or woman should review before they begin any sort of dating — or courtship.

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Questions with Fr. #28: Can I Go to Any Latin Mass I Want?

In this episode, we’re tackling 1 question that is very often posed to our priests, so we decided to make a full episode on this one question – simply, it’s “Father, can I go this Mass or that Mass?” Or put another way, “Are all Latin Masses the same?”

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Questions with Fr. #26: Who are the SSPX Brothers, is Yoga OK, and Questions on Baptism

In this episode, Father discusses the special duties and responsibilities of the SSPX Brothers. Next, he’ll discuss the cautious nature the Catholic Church has towards the practice of Yoga, and why “just doing the exercises” doesn’t really count. Finally, a questioner asked whether it’s ok for a child to be baptized who is born to divorced & remarried parents – it’s not the child’s fault, is it?

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Questions with Fr. #25: Ancestral Sin, When to Make a General Confession, Rosary Recordings

In this episode, Father tackles a question that has been gaining a bit of traction in Traditional circles about binding prayers, and the concept of ancestral sin. Is it accurate that sin can be “loosed” from a family tree by certain prayers?
Also, we’ll discuss the concept of praying along with a recording of the rosary, and find out more about a general confession – when it should be made, and when it shouldn’t be made!

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Interview: How to Practice Lent, History of Ash Wednesday

In this episode, we’ll speak with Fr. Robinson about the origins of Lent, the etymology of the word, as well as what Holy Mother Church expects of us during this season. We’ll look backwards a bit at the period of Septuagesima (why is there another mini-Lent?) and the historical significance of Shrove Tuesday. Finally, we’ll talk about the traditions and practices of Ash Wednesday itself.

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Questions with Fr. #24: Advent – Its Origins & Methods of Preparing for Families

As we enter the Advent season, listeners submitted questions about Advent, ranging from its history and origins, to how best to celebrate Advent with children, and whether or not it’s ok to put up Christmas decorations during Advent!

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