Go Ask Your Father

* Glen Story Corner for 10-21-21 * Three recruiters were to address high school seniors. . . * John 16:33 – I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. . .

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a woman who saved a young child from drowning, saying, “it was the right thing to do.”   Caller Question – Is it proper to encourage those who are away from the Church to seek out the anointing of the sick? Caller Comment – Wants to thank Msgr Swetland for everything he has done on Relevant Radio. Catechetical Corner – The Kingdom, The Power, and The Glory are Yours, now and Forever. Caller Question – Her daughter was baptized in the Church but had 2 male sponsors. Is this valid? Caller Comment – Thank you Msgr Swetland for all you have done.

Are you living in joy in your life? Msgr Swetland explains why joy is so important to us as Christians.   Catechetical Corner – The Last Judgement Caller Question – When asking for intercession from angels and saints, do we have to ask for it out loud?

Msgr Swetland shares with you how to approach and handle the bad news that exists in the world and what Catholics can do to help make the world a better place.   Caller Question – What is a good resource for a young teenager who is considering becoming Catholic? Catechetical Corner – Hell Caller Question – Is it okay to have an abortion if the baby has an abnormality?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a great good news story out of Uganda where a nun, who is also a surgeon, has devoted her life to helping and saving the lives of infants.   Caller Question – She heard that only Catholics go to heaven. Is this true? Catechetical Corner – Heaven Caller Question – How do we explain that no Pope will ever be the anti-Christ?

What do you value in life? Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story of a community that valued their delivery man, so much so, that they wanted to thank him personally for all his work during the pandemic.   Caller Question – He is being attacked by evil spirits, what can he do? Catechetical Corner – Particular Judgement Caller Question – When did religion become so divided?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story out of Texas where a police officer ran into a burning home to save an 8 year old child.   Caller Comment – He prays whenever he hears an amber alert. Catechetical Corner – The Kingdom of Heaven Caller Comment – She turns off the TV and prays when she things that are horrible. Caller Question – What does the Church teach about capital punishment?

Msgr Swetland shares with you an inspirational message from a football coach in Texas who teaches his football players that hate will not divide them, no matter what, and what the role of sports can play in the life of a Catholic.   Catechetical Corner – The Birth of Jesus Caller Question – What should you do if you think someone has taken but not consumed the Eucharist at communion? Caller Question – Before Gabriel came, what was the relationship between Mary and Joseph?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a woman from Alabama who is helping in her community by delivering meals to those in need on her days off.   Caller Question – How to encourage our kids to go to adoration? Caller Question – Can you get anointing of the sick if you are abused? Catechetical Corner – The Least of You Caller Question – Why does the Church not preach about sin more?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story from Georgia about 2 police officers who extended a helping hand to a man they could have arrested. Instead of arresting him, they helped him get back on his feet.   Caller Question – Why did God create the Devil if he knew he would betray him? Catechetical Corner – Conformed to Christ Caller Question – If sacraments are communal, how can priests celebrate Mass alone?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story from Colorado where local farmers found a way to help and give back to their community.   Caller Question – Why is Good Friday not a holy day of obligation? Catechetical Corner – Christ the Teacher Caller Question – When was the teaching of mortal sin developed? Caller Question – Are there other ways we can show gratitude to our guardian other than “Thank You”?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story from Utah where farmers are feeding those in need during these hard times with their excess food.   Email Question – Why did Jesus not pick John the Baptist to be a disciple? Caller Question – Could Msgr Swetland explain what the Holy Face Chaplet is? Catechetical Corner – Vocation Caller Question – Is it okay to tell Satan to go to hell?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a young man who went from driving a bus, to starting his journey to become a teacher, all due to some encouragement from the kids he drove to school each day.   Caller Question – Is it possible that we are in the end times? Caller Question – She stays at home due to Covid-19, is it okay for her to give herself Eucharist? Catechetical Corner – Unity and Prophecy Caller Question – What does the number 666 mean?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a police officer who saved the life of a 12 day old baby. A year later, the baby’s mother asked the officer for him to be the child’s Godfather.   Caller Question – Why did St. Peter have doubt later in life? Caller Question – What is history behind the habit and Roman collar. Caller Question – Is it okay to have surgery to change body appearance? Catechetical Corner – Trust in Prayer Caller Question – Her daughter has fallen away from the faith. What can she do?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a man who kept and shared his Catholic faith with others, even while he was in prison.   Caller Question – Can Msgr Swetland help him know if his confession was valid? Caller Question – Is purgatory mentioned in the bible? Catechetical Corner – The Soul Caller Question – Who is it that can cast both body and soul into hell? Caller Question – Is it appropriate to try to convert his dad who is a protestant?