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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Why the Family Meal is Vital for Catholics – Questions with Father #29 w/ Fr. Gardner

On this episode, we’re happy to welcome Father Nicholas Gardner for the first time, to answer a question about the family meal – the question was concerning whether or not it’s really that important. The answer, yes. But Father will explain how it’s not just good for the family, but it’s good for the practice of virtue as well, and how this simple action can keep a family stronger, closer, and holier.

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