Wed, 31 May 2017
Father Dave receives a tweet on #TwitterTuesday from a listener looking for advice on how she can stay focused while she's waiting in line to receive communion. She feels guilty because sometimes her mind starts to wander to something other than the Eucharist. Father Dave and Brett discuss how she might be able to center herself and why this might not always be a bad thing. (Original Air 05-02-17) |
Sun, 21 May 2017
Father John Maria Devaney joins Father Dave to help answer questions of faith like this one: What happens to the church building when it is no longer being used as a church? Father John and Father Dave describe the process of a building losing its church status and some of the ways former churches are being used today. (Original Air 05-01-17)
Direct download: 05-01-17_What_Happens_To_An_Old_Church.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:06pm EST |
Sun, 21 May 2017
Brett and Mike have a disagreement over whether or not a widower can become a priest. Who's right? Father Dave helps resolve the dispute. (Original Air 04-28-17) |
Fri, 19 May 2017
"The Miracle Hunter" Michael O'Neill joins Father Dave to discuss Pope Francis' recent trip to Fatima where he canonized Jacinta and Francisco Marto. O'Neill also provides insight into what Pope Francis meant by his comments about the Marian apparitions at Medjugorje. (Original Air 05-16-17) |
Sun, 14 May 2017
Why are there multiple Eucharistic prayers that a priest can choose from? On Mass Class Wednesday, Father Dave explains why the Missalette offers a choice of prayers. (Original Air 04-26-17) |
Sun, 14 May 2017
A listener calls Father Dave after witnessing two women take holy water out of the baptisimal font, and replace it with new water. He wonders if this is allowed and if so, why? (Original Air 04-26-17) |
Sun, 14 May 2017
In The Apostles' Creed, why do we say "suffered under Pontius Pilate," since the Jews where the ones who put Jesus on trial? Father Dave explains the meaning behind this phrase in The Creed. (Original Air 04-25-17) |
Tue, 9 May 2017
Is it possible to get married in the Church without getting civilly married through the government? Father Dave answers a #TwitterTuesday question, and explains some of the steps couples must go through to officially receive the sacrament of matrimony. (Original Air 05-03-17) |
Tue, 9 May 2017
A woman whose husband is undergoing treatment for cancer shares the difficulty of maintaining her faith life and her marriage throughout such a difficult time. Father Dave shares some encouraging words for this trying period in their lives. (Original Air 04-20-17)
Direct download: 04-20-17_Wife_Helping_Husband_With_Cancer.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:28pm EST |
Tue, 9 May 2017
A listener calls Father Dave looking for some advice on how he should handle a situation with a friend. The caller's friend recently held a "Zombie Jesus Party" on Good Friday, which the caller did not attend because he felt it was disrespectful to his faith. He asks Father Dave how he should go about telling his friend he is upset without harming their relationship. (Original Air 04-20-17) |
Wed, 3 May 2017
When we receive Communion, are we allowed to chew the Host? A radio listener who grew up in the Dominican Republic tells Father Dave that she was taught that that it was wrong to touch or chew the Host. She is surprised to see people in the U.S. doing so, and wonders what's appropriate. (Original Air 04-19-17) |
Wed, 3 May 2017
Father Dave receives an email from a listener seeking clarification on the differences between worshiping, adoring, and venerating people or things in The Church. (Original Air 04-18-17) |