On this portion of the Busted Halo Show, Father Dave interviews the lead singer and guitar player of the band Dispatch. He currently plays under his solo moniker Braddigan, performing at awareness concerts and fundraisers for the under-priviliged populations of Nicaragua and around the world. This is the second part of the interview. Part 1 is the previous podcast. (originally aired: 04/28/08, hour 3) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius Satellite Radio, Channel 159, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Give us a call: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC. Go to www.sirius.com to get subscription information.

On this portion of the Busted Halo Show, Father Dave interviews the lead singer and guitar player of the band Dispatch. He currently plays under his solo moniker Braddigan, performing at awareness concerts and fundraisers for the under-priviliged populations of Nicaragua and around the world. This is the first part of the interview. Part 2 is coming shortly. (originally aired: 04/28/08, hour 2) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius Satellite Radio, Channel 159, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Give us a call: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC. Go to www.sirius.com to get subscription information.

On this Mass Class episode of the Busted Halo Show, listeners call in to ask Father Dave questions about the mass (such as about a monstrance and the Apocrypha), and also about particularly difficult issues of faith. Specifically, someone calls with concerns about a loved one that she has lost recently. (Originally aired: 04/01/08, Hour 3, part 2) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius Satellite Radio, Channel 159, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Give us a call: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC. Go to www.sirius.com to get subscription information.

On this episode of the Busted Halo Show, Father Dave tells us some April Fools stories of years past, and also handles questions of faith from the listeners ranging from how to take in communion, drinking the wine, and why exactly it is a sin to miss mass. (Originally aired: 04/01/08, Hour 3, part 1) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius Satellite Radio, Channel 159, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Give us a call: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC. Go to www.sirius.com to get subscription information.

In this special edition of Mass Class Wednesday on The Busted Halo Show, Father Dave answers several different questions about Holy Week traditions. Among other topics discussed, Father Dave explains the "breath of life" during the Chrism Mass, the special containers used in these times, and a common question from many people outside the faith: what actually happens at mass? (Originally aired: 03/26/08, Hour 2) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius Satellite Radio, Channel 159, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Go to www.sirius.com to get subscription information.

During this Busted Halo show on a Mass Class Wednesday, Father Dave takes a string of calls from listeners about their particular questions about things that they experienced at mass. In this segment, the questions range from the inclusion of the bells, the definition of "tenebrae," who can preach the homily, and in what cases the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick can absolve one of mortal sins. (Originally aired: 03/12/08, hour 3) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius Satellite Radio, Channel 159, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Go to www.sirius.com to get subscription information.

Father Dave helps us come to terms with the difficulty of trying to interpret the level of fact and fiction and truth in the Bible, particularly in the more poetic and allegorical books such as Job. He also discusses the honorary term "Monsignor," outlines the differences between a diocese and an archdiocese, and listens to a caller describe his recent experience at mass in regards to the readings about Lazarus. (Originally aired: 03/11/08. Hours 1 and 2) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius Satellite Radio, Channel 159, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Go to www.sirius.com to get subscription information.

On this segment of The Busted Halo Show, Father Dave asks listeners What Did You Hear?, about their experience at mass the previous weekend, discusses the news story about the "new sins" released by the Vatican, and also handles issues of faith about what to do if you became upset by a particular decision made by your local pastor. (Originally aired: 03/10/08, Hour 2) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius Satellite Radio, Channel 159, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Go to www.sirius.com to get subscription information.

In this new segment on the Busted Halo Show called Facts of Faith, Father Dave talks to friend of the show Father Larry Rice about answering certain common questions in the Catholic faith. In this particular episode, Fr. Larry dispenses knowledge on questions about receiving the eucharist several times, how many times a priest can preside in one day, and what is the most appropriate way to receive communion. In return for this wisdom, Team Busted Halo presents Father Larry with his very own theme song! (Originally aired: 02/26/08, Hour 1) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius Satellite Radio, Channel 159, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Go to www.sirius.com to get subscription information.

Father Dave sits down with one of the world leaders in the field of mind-body medicine and spirituality, and author of over 50 books about various forms of healing, Deepak Chopra about his new book "The Third Jesus: The Christ We Can Not Ignore." (Originally aired: 02/19/08, Hour 1) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius Satellite Radio, Channel 159, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Go to www.sirius.com to get subscription information.

Father Dave gets some help with questions of faith from Father Larry Rice. Some of the intriguing questions include: Do godparents have to be Catholic? Do Sundays count in terms of my Lenten sacrifice? What are some of the differences between Catholic and Presbyterian clergy? And the everlasting issue - when to sit, kneel, and stand during mass? (Originally aired: 02/26/08, Hour 2) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius Satellite Radio, channel 159, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Go to www.sirius.com to get subscription information.

Father Dave answers many common questions about the Sacrament of Reconciliation, including: Is it acceptable to receive eucharist before confession? Can anyone go to confession? Can I create my own Act of Contrition, and if so, what should it include? When exactly is one absolved? And the biggie: what should one say in confession? (Excerpted from show originally aired: 02/20/08, hours 1 and 2) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius Satellite Radio, channel 159, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Go to www.sirius.com to get subscription information.

In this excerpt from the Busted Halo Show, Father Dave handles some intriguing calls from people with questions of faith regarding integrating a young child into the church, the baptism status of a newborn in a multi-religious household, receiving eucharist after being away from the church, and how to become more involved with your local parish. (originally aired: 02/19/08, hour 1)

This was the first Busted halo Show after the First Sunday of Lent, so Father Dave asks listeners to call in and tell us what they remember from their experience at mass. Father Dave discusses the "classic" readings from this week, the concept of a blessing cup, how to catechize to a child with tricky questions during mass, and we even get a song! (Originally aired: 02/11/08, Hour 1)

Clearly, people are enthralled by the tradition of Ash Wednesday. On this Free-For-All Friday episode of the Busted Halo Show, Father Dave continues to talk to callers about their own anecdotes and inquiries about this popular church ritual. Also, what does it mean when there is no Holy Water at church during Lent? (Originally aired: 02/08/08, Hour 1)