The St. Charles Borromeo Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Spirit Catholic Radio - Ask a Priest w/ Fr. Jeff - June 18, 2024
This Week's Question:
- What did divorce look like during the time of Jesus?
- What is a Eucharistic Procession?
Spirit Catholic Radio - Ask a Priest w/ Fr. Jeff - June 11, 2024
This Week's Questions:
- What is the relationship between God's plan for our lives and our own free will?
- Was Jesus separated from God the Father and the Holy Spirit in His Passion and Death on the Cross?
- Do cough drops or throat lozenges break the eucharistic fast?
Spirit Catholic Radio - Ask a Priest w/ Fr. Jeff - June 4, 2024
This Week's Questions:
- Is St. Dismas considered a martyr?
- Can a Priest offer Mass for himself?
- What posture/gesture/action should a person do when the Assembly is incensed at Mass?
- Does receiving Holy Communion prevent sickness/disease of the mouth or throat?
- Is there need to sleep or rest in heaven?
Episode 35 - Walk Through the Mass: Part 1
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
Episode 34 - The Sacraments: Penance Part 3
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
Episode 33 - The Sacraments: Penance Part 2
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
Episode 32 - The Sacraments: Penance Part 1
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
Spirit Catholic Radio - Ask a Priest w/ Fr. Jeff - May 28, 2024
This Week's Questions:
- Is the Holy Trinity found in the Bible?
- It has been announced that Blessed Carlo Acutis will be canonized soon. What is he known for? Will he be the youngest person to be canonized?
- What is an indulgence? How can I receive the plenary indulgence granted during the National Eucharistic Procession this year?
- Why was St. Joan of Arc burned at the stake?
Episode 31 - The Sacraments: Eucharist Part 3
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
This Week's Questions:
- How are men and women supposed to understand their relationship to Christ (e.g., "bride of Christ," "son of God," etc.)?
- Can a child of a same-sex couple be baptized in the Catholic Church?
- What did St. Paul mean in his first letter to the Corinthians about "belonging to Paul... Cephas... Apollos... or Christ"?
- What happens when the minister mixes the water and wine in the chalice at Mass?
Episode 30 - The Sacraments: Eucharist Part 2
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
This week's questions:
- Are Catholics obliged to be registered voters?
- How do dioceses determine if the Ascension of the Lord is observed on its proper Thursday (40 days after Easter) or is transferred to the Seventh Sunday of Easter?
- Can Catholics have a destination wedding if they fulfill all the marriage requirements of the Church?
- How is the celebration of feast days determined and celebrated for Saints and Blesseds?
Episode 29 - The Sacraments: Eucharist Part 1
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
Episode 28 - The Sacraments: Confirmation Part 2
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
Episode 27 - The Sacraments: Confirmation Part 1
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
This Week's Questions:
- Is there a connection between the wheat in the host as it relates to Jesus' Flesh?
- What can I do for family members who may be falling away from the Church?
- What is the significance of the Ascension for us today?
- Does the Ascension end the Easter Season?
Episode 26 - The Sacraments: Baptism Part 2
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
Episode 25 - The Sacraments: Baptism Part 1
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
Episode 24 - The Sacraments
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
This Week's Questions:
- What is the Brown Scapular?
- What is a sacramental?
- Who was St. Mark?
- What can one do for a child who seems to be falling away from the Church?
Episode 23 - Liturgy Part 5
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
Episode 22 - Liturgy Part 4
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
Episode 21 - Liturgy Part 3
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
This Week's Questions:
- How is the patronage of Saints determined (e.g., St. Isidore of Seville, patron of the internet)?
- In Genesis, when the three men appear to Abraham, is this an appearance of the Trinity? Angels? Also, the heavenly beings eat food in front of Abraham? Is like when Jesus eats food before His Apostles after the Resurrection? How does one explain the difference?
- Can sins be forgiven other than going to Confession?
- Does chewing gum break the Eucharistic fast?
Episode 20 - Liturgy Part 2
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
Episode 19 - Liturgy Part 1
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
Episode 18 - Death Part 3
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
Episode 17 - Death Part 2
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
This Week's Questions:
- Is there a theme to each year's Paschal Candle?
- Why is the sanctuary lamp red?
- Can a child preparing for First Reconciliation be forgiven of his or her sins before receiving the Sacrament?
- Does God not forgive sins if they are not confessed to a Priest in Confession?
- When wearing a veil at Mass, when should it be put on and taken off?
Episode 16 - Death Part 1
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
This Week's Questions:
- Why was Pilate "amazed" at learning that Jesus had died so soon?
- What does "Maundy Thursday" mean?
- Why is the feast of the Annunciation being moved from March 25th to April 8th this year?
Episode 15 - The Blessed Virgin Mary Part 2
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio. It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
This Weeks Questions:
- How should one genuflect during Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament?—on one or two knees? Should I reverence the Blessed Sacrament when watching Adoration being livestreamed?
- When is the Assembly seated after receiving Holy Communion?
- When receiving Holy Communion, can one chew the Host or must it dissolve on the tongue?
- If Adam and Eve had not sinned, would they still have had children?
Episode 14 - The Blessed Virgin Mary Part 1
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
Episode 13 - The Saints
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
Episode 12 - The Church Part 3
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
Episode 11 - The Church Part 2
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
This week's questions:
- Is it appropriate for a Roman Catholic to use a chotki?
- Is it reasonable to believe in the devil and hell?
- Was St. Patrick Irish? Did he really drive the snakes out of Ireland?
- What is the significance of Moses lifting up the bronze serpent in the desert?
Episode 10 - The Church Part 1
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
Episode 9 - The Holy Spirit - Pentecost
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
Episode 8 - Jesus, What did he do?
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
This Week's Questions:
- Can my toddler wear his disposable diaper during his baptism?
- What posture should the Assembly take during the consecration if there are no kneelers?
- What is the significance of incense at Mass?
- When did the Church start using the word "Catholic" to define herself?
Episode 7 - Jesus, Who Is He? - Part 2
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio. It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
This Week's Questions:
- Why must we confess our sins to a Priest?
- Why did it take so long to canonize the children visionaries of Fatima?
This Week's Questions:
- Please explain the spiritual discipline of fasting. What is the Church’s law regarding fasting during Lent?
- Can the souls in purgatory intercede for us?
- What is the best way to pray for someone who has died?
- Is there a relic of a Saint in each Catholic altar?
This Week's Questions:
1- When I receive the Eucharist from a Priest, is it as if I were receiving it from Jesus Himself?
2- What is the proper posture/gesture for the Assembly while praying the Lord’s Prayer at Mass?
3- Is receiving the Precious Blood the same as receiving the Sacred Host? Why isn’t the chalice offered to the Assembly at every Mass? Could we have Adoration of the Precious Blood in the chalice on the altar in lieu of the Host in the monstrance?
4- Is it true that Padre Pio would refuse to meet with or counsel Jehovah’s Witnesses? If so, why?
5- Why didn’t God the Father speak directly to Mary in the Annunciation? Why did He communicate through an Angel?
This Week's Questions:
1) Do Guardian Angels have a will?
2) Did Jesus have a Guardian Angel while He was incarnate on earth?
3) What is the Finding of the Boy Jesus in the Temple a part of the Joyful Mysteries, especially since it is filled with worry and anxiety?
4) What is the best prayer to pray for someone dealing with panic attacks?
This Week's Questions:
- If our grown child is non-married and cohabiting, is it appropriate to request that they sleep in separate rooms when visiting and staying the night in our home? Would this change if they attempted marriage before a non-Catholic minister or civil authority?
- What is a spiritual communion? Can a non-Catholic person make a spiritual communion?
- Regarding the First Saturday devotion:
- Which Mysteries of the Rosary should be prayed on the First Saturday?
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What does it mean to keep company with the Blessed Virgin Mary for at least 15 minutes? Can this be done during the recitation of the Rosary or is it a separate mediation?
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What is the best thing to do to support one in RCIA or one who has recently become Catholic?
This Week's Questions:
- During litanies, we respond, "pray for us," when invoking the Angels and Saints, but we say, "have mercy on us," when invoking God. Why the difference?
- At what point during the Mass does the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ?
- Why did God have the Star lead the Magi to Herod before they went to Bethlehem? Would the Holy Innocents have been spared had this not happened?
- In honor of Spirit Catholic Radio's Silver Jubilee, tell us why Catholic radio is good for the community.
- My first spouse, whom I divorced, has died. Do I still need to pursue an annulment regarding that marriage if I want to marry in the Church?
This Week's Questions:
- Please explain the recent document from the Vatican regarding blessings given to couples in irregular marriages and same-sex relationships.
- Can a person receive a blessing from a Priest over the radio, television, or internet?
- What is the Christmas Octave? Why is the Feast of the Holy Family observed during this time? What is the current liturgical season—is it still Christmas?
This Week's Questions:
1- How do we know Jesus was not speaking metaphorically/symbolically about "eating" His Flesh and "drinking" His Blood (cf. John 6)? It seems that He indeed was speaking metaphorically about "drinking" the water He would give when He spoke to the woman at the well (cf. John 4).
2- The Church's teaching on the death penalty says that capital punishment is "inadmissible" because its use could "definitively deprive the guilty of the possibility of redemption." Does this mean that some people put to death were deprived of redemption?
3- How are we to understand the "assurance of salvation"? Can we be 100% assured of going to heaven once we have been saved by God?
4- In her apparitions, does the Virgin Mary appear in body or in spirit? Why have there been so many Marian apparitions around the world?
This Week's Questions:
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What is Advent? Why is it short this year?
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During Advent, why do the Readings focus on the end of time? What kind of music is appropriate for this season?
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What is Zionism? Antisemitism?
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Why did God command that Israel be separated from the other peoples (e.g., Hittites, Jebusites, Canaanites, etc.)? Aren't all people God's people?
This weeks questions:
- How did Christian missionaries communicate the concept of "Bread of Life" to native peoples that did not know what bread was?
- In an emergency, can a Confession be done over the phone?
- How can I help my children understand gratitude, especially when things do not go their way?
- How can I have free will if God already has a plan for my life?
Episode 6 - Jesus, Who Is He? - Part 1
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio.It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
Episode 5 - Revelation and Sacred Scripture
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio. It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
This Week's Questions:
- Why do Religious men and women change their names?
- How do I evangelize a Mormon?
- What happens when the Pope asks a Bishop to resign his office?
Episode 4 - Salvation History
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio. It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
Episode 3 - The Holy Trinity + Whats in a Name?
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio. It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
Episode 2 - The Mystery of God
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio. It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
Premier Episode: Intro + Donut Holes
Cat in the Cradle is a radio show that airs on Spirit Catholic Radio. It premieres Wednesdays at 11:00AM CT and replays on Sundays at 11:00AM CT
A radio show for those of us Cradle Catholics who might have forgotten some of the things we learned in school.
Host - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Moderator - Damian Montez
Bite Size Catholic: The Communion of Saints
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Bite Size Catholic: Four Marks of the Church
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Bite Size Catholic: Our Mission in the Church and the World
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This Week's Questions:
1) How much does a Priest and Bishop make in terms of salary and other benefits?
2) Is there a difference between the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle and exposed upon the altar?
3) What is the meaning of the Sacred Heart, and why is it depicted as on fire?
4) What food/drink is permitted during the one-hour Eucharistic fast?
Bite Size Catholic: The Mission of the Church
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This Week's Questions:
- If Pentecost is such an important feast in the Church, why isn't it celebrated with an Octave, like Easter or Christmas?
- Is it true to say that it is easier to get to heaven by being a bad Catholic than by being a good Protestant?
- What is the origin of the feast of Corpus Christi? Why do we celebrate it?
- Is it possible for someone to survive by consuming only the Eucharist?
Bite Size Catholic: The People of God
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This Week's Questions:
- When Jesus established the “new and everlasting covenant,” did He fulfill or end the prior covenants made in the Old Testament?
- What should you do if you forget the penance prescribed to you by the Priest in Confession?
- If all suffering is a result of sin, does that mean that my sins are responsible for the suffering endured by the people in my life?
Bite Size Catholic: The Church is the Body of Christ
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Bite-Size Catholic: The Holy Spirit In Our Lives
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This Week's Questions:
- What are the graces received in the Sacrament of Penance? What does “frequent Confession” mean? Is it possible to go to Confession too much?
- Can a Catholic be a libertarian?
Bite-Size Catholic: Who is the Holy Spirit?
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Bite-Size Catholic: Last Days and Last Judgement
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This Week's Questions:
- Is it permissible to celebrate Mass—especially on Sundays or Holy Days—without music/singing?
- How should one pray for someone who died not receiving the Sacraments and/or not seeming to have a good relationship with God?
- Why are the Apostles Philip and James celebrated together on the same feast day (May 3)?
- What is a neurodivergent? Why might I, as a sacristan, be asked to help with their experience at Mass?
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This Weeks Topic: The Ascension
Today’s Questions:
- Can a Catholic use a Himalayan salt lamp, which is often advertised as providing “spiritual benefits”?
- What can we learn from the example of St. Catherine of Siena, whose feast day is coming up?
- What might be an appropriate gift to give someone for First Holy Communion?
- What is a godparent?
Fr. Jeff joins Spirit Catholic Radio this week to go over this weekend's Mass Readings!
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This weeks topic: Salvation is a Process
This Week’s Questions:
- Who are the Saints and other “servants” and “holy people” mentioned in Eucharistic Prayer I (Roman Canon)?
- What is the difference between the devotions: Divine Mercy, Sacred Heart, and Eucharistic Adoration?
- Why are the words of Jesus printed in red letters in some Bibles?
This Weeks Questions:
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What is the Church’s teaching regarding contraception? What is a couple to do if they are not ready to have a child?
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What is the Easter Octave? Does each day have a particular title (e.g., Easter Monday = Monday of the Angel)?
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This weeks topic: The Resurrection
Readings for the Palm Sunday:
Gospel at the Procession: Matthew 21:1-11
First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7
Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11
Gospel: Matthew 26:14-27:66
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This weeks topic: Did Jesus Really Die?
Mass Prep: March 26, 2023 - Fifth Sunday of Lent
Readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent:
First Reading: Ezekiel 37:12-14
Second Reading: Romans 8:8-11
Gospel: John 11:1-45
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This weeks topic: I Am the Life
Readings for Laetare Sunday:
First Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1b,6-7,10-13a
Second Reading: Ephesians 5:8-14
Gospel: John 9:1-41
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This weeks topic:
Baptism: The First Step on the Way
This Weeks Questions:
1- Did Jesus have “brothers and sisters”? What does the Bible mean when it uses these terms?
2- Why does the Priest sometimes pray the prayers at the Preparation of the Gifts at Mass quietly instead of aloud?
3- Should the Verse before the Gospel (i.e., Alleluia or another Lenten acclamation) always be sung?
4- What should I do if I do not feel that I am growing more closely in my relationship with Jesus during Lent?
Readings for the Third Sunday of Lent:
First Reading: Exodus 17:3-7
Second Reading: Romans 5:1-2,5-8
Gospel: John 4:5-42
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This weeks topic: I Am the Way
This Weeks Questions:
1- Regarding Catholic Baptism: Can children have multiple sets of godparents? Can someone have two godmothers or two godfathers?
2- What is the Asbury Revival? Is it okay for Catholics to have participated in it?
3- What are cathedrals and basilicas?
4- During Jesus’ temptation in the desert, why/how did He go with the devil to various places (i.e., Jerusalem and the kingdoms of the world)?
Readings for the Second Sunday of Lent
First Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:8b-10
Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9
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This weeks topic: Miracles of Jesus
Readings for the First Sunday of Lent:
First Reading: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7
Second Reading: Romans 5:12-19
Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11
Ask a Priest with Fr. Jeff on Spirit Catholic Radio!
February 21, 2023 - This Weeks Questions:
- Are Catholic churches required to have a cross attached to their exteriors?
- Why do we get ashes to start Lent? Do we have to go to Mass on Ash Wednesday?
- Why is Lent 40 days?
- What is the significance of the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter?
- Is it appropriate to pray along with the Priest at Mass? What about the Eucharistic Prayer and the words of consecration?
Readings for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time:
First Reading: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23
Gospel: Matthew 5:38-48
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This weeks topic: Who is Jesus?
Readings for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time:
First Reading: Sirach 15:15-20
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10
Gospel: Matthew 5:17-37
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This weeks topic: The Incarnation
Readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time:
First Reading: Isaiah 58:7-10
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5
Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16
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This weeks topic: The Immaculate Conception
Readings for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time:
First Reading: Zephaniah 2:3;3:12-13
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31
Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12a
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This weeks topic: The Annunciation
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This weeks topic: Covenants in Scripture
Readings for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time:
First Reading: Isaiah 49:3,5-6
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3
Gospel: John 1:29-34
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January 17, 2023 - This Weeks Questions:
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When doing the annual Epiphany Blessing of a Home, is it necessary to use blessed chalk when writing the inscription above the door?
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Is it is sin to click the box that says “I have read the terms and conditions,” of a contract agreement when, in fact, I may not have?
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How does one explain to a child that Jesus is alive when he or she asks about the Crucifix?
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What are the promises of the Brown Scapular?
Readings for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Isaiah 49:3,5-6
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3
Gospel: John 1:29-34
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This weeks topic: Fallen but Loved by God
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January 10, 2023 - This Weeks Questions:
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Was there baptism prior to John the Baptist’s baptism? Did the Jewish people baptize?
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What was the reason for John the Baptist’s baptism? How is this different from Christian baptism?
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Why do we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord in the Christmas Season?
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Why did Jesus need to be baptized
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How do I dispose of sacred objects properly?
Homily - Sunday, January 8, 2023 - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Solemnity of The Epiphany of the Lord
Readings for the Epiphany of the Lord
First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6
Second Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3a,5-6
Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12
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This weeks topic: Fall From Grace
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January 3, 2023 - this Weeks Questions:
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Is it permissible for a Catholic to gamble?
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A number of Catholics seem to be foregoing the Church’s Funeral rites? Is this permissible?
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What is the Christmas Octave? When does the Christmas Season end?
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What is the meaning of the Church’s feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus?
Homily - Sunday, January 1, 2023 - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Feast of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Readings for the Feast of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
First Reading: Numbers 6:22-27
Second Reading: Galatians 4:4-7
Gospel: Luke 2:16-21
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This weeks topic: What is Grace?
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This weeks topic: Made in His Image
This Sunday's Readings:
First Reading: Genesis 3:9-15, 20
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
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This weeks topic: The Blessed Trinity
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Homily - Sunday, December 11, 2022 - Fr. Jeff Loseke
Third Sunday of Advent - Gaudete Sunday
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Homily - December 8, 2022 - Fr. Jeff Loseke
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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This Sunday's Readings:
First Reading: Genesis 3:9-15, 20
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
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December 6, 2022 - this Weeks Questions:
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Regarding the dogma of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, what is a dogma?
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Who is St. Nick?
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What other religions observe Advent? What do the candles on the Advent Wreath symbolize?
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Why is it important to go to Confession before Christmas? Should we attend Mass on Christmas?
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This weeks topic: Who is God?
This Sunday's Readings:
First Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 72 - Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace forever
Second Reading: Romans 15:4-9
Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12
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November 29, 2022 - this Weeks Questions:
1- How does a Pope or a Saint receive the title “the Great”?
2- Is it selfish/wrong to pray for other people only because if they are better or happy, then I will be too?
3- What does the term “Ignatian spirituality” mean?
4- What is the difference between “worship” and “adore” when referring to the Blessed Virgin Mary?
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This weeks topic: How Can We Know God?
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This Sunday's Readings:
Reading I: Isaiah 2:1-5
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 122 - Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord
Reading II: Romans 13:11-14
Gospel: Matthew 24:37-44
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This weeks topic: Summary of Faith
Homily - Sunday, November 20, 2022
1st Reading: 2 Samuel 5:1-3
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 122:1-2,3-4,4-5
2nd Reading: Colossians 1:12-20
Gospel: Luke 23:35-43
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Reflecting on the readings for Sunday, November 20, 2022
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
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This weeks topic: Faith Requires Obedience
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Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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November 8, 2022 - this Weeks Questions:
1- Why is the Church against keeping or scattering a loved one’s cremated remains?
2- As Americans, voting is “our duty and our right.” Could this be said also to be responsibility as Catholics? Also, how does one share one’s feelings about a candidate whose position does not align with Catholic teaching?
3- How should Catholics commemorate Veteran’s Day?
4- Does the Church rededicate the Basilica of St. John Lateran each year on November 9th?
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The Feast of St. Charles Borromeo (Transferred from Friday, November 4th)
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November 1, 2022 - this Weeks Questions:
1- What are All Saints Day and All Souls Day? What should we do to celebrate them?
2- What is the process for canonizing Saints?
3- Do the Cardinals and the Pope decide upon canonizations?
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