Go Ask Your Father

The good news of the day is a story from California where a local church paid the medical debt of over 5,000 people. Msgr Swetland shares with you this good news story and the good that the Christmas brings out in people.   Caller Question – She was told she could not schedule a confession until she completed RCIA. Is this true? Caller Question – Is it okay for a choir to chime in during the consecration ? Caller Question – When we pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet, are our sins forgiven? Caller Question – Would the next time Jesus come to Earth be his 3rd coming not his 2nd? Caller Question – Can She receive communion if she is late for Mass? Caller Question – What kind of Christmas gift should we get priests? Caller Question – How often should we go to confession for venial sins? Catechetical Corner – The Birth of Jesus Caller Question – How specific do you need to be in confession? Caller Question – At the end of time, will everyone go to heaven?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a man who was falsely accused of a crime and sent to death row. He was innocent and before his execution, was proved innocent. After he got out, he wanted to go to college. He is now graduating college this weekend.   Caller Question – What is the difference in the Creeds between Catholics and other Christians? Caller Question – How to obtain an indulgence for someone who just passed away? Caller Question – Who is the Patron Saint of financial issues? Caller Question – What is the difference between Mary and Adam and Eve? Catechetical Corner – Scripture Caller Question – Does a communion service fulfill a Sunday obligation? Caller Question – Can Msgr elaborate on the scripture that says “Many are called but few are chosen”?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a man in Florida who paid the bills of families whose heat was about to be shut off due to being behind on bill payments. In this season leading to Christmas, this is a good news story that will warm your heart.   Caller Question – Question about something Jesus said on his way to the cross. Caller Question – Is it wrong to ask for large funds when fundraising? Caller Question – Does God choose to be good or is he inherently good? Caller Question – How can someone be kinder to themselves spiritually? Catechetical Corner – Private Property Caller Question – Should lay people be Eucharistic Ministers? Caller Question – Can Msgr help her better understand the genealogy of Jesus? Caller Question – Wants to know if his non Catholic friend can be saved?

Msgr Swetland shares with you two powerful stories of the impact that sports have on their communities.   Caller Question – Question about the phrasing of the word “until” in today’s Gospel Caller Question – Who invented the Advent wreath? Caller Question – What constitutes a sin against the Holy Spirit? Caller Question – Are we obligated to pray for others? Caller Question – God gave us free will, then says if we don’t believe in Him, he will send us to hell. How does that work? Catechetical Corner – The Nativity Scene Caller Question – What makes Jehovah’s Witness wrong about hell and Catholics right about it?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a wonderful story out of Texas of a married couple who have now been married for 80 years, the longest and oldest marriage in the world.   Caller Question – Can Msgr Swetland clarify more about the sin of lying and if it is ever okay? Caller Question – What is the history of Advent? Caller Question – How to explain to a child the Trinity? Catechetical Corner – Baptism Caller Question – When we see spirits, what kind of beings are we seeing?

How do you give back to your community? Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a man who gave back the grade school he grew up in by donating shoes and boots to the children of the school free of charge.   Caller Question – What is the difference between the Catholic Church and other Christian churches? Caller Question – If someone who has same sex attraction says they have found Jesus, does that mean they no longer have same sex attraction? Caller Question – She is a Christian but not Catholic, why can she not receive communion? Caller Question – How do we know if a baptism is valid? Caller Question – What are the 5 precepts of the Catholic Church? Caller Question – What is the Pieta Prayer book? Catechetical Corner – Mary Ever Virgin Caller Question – How many times can you receive communion in one day?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a wonderful story of a young woman who took the time to recognizing the humanity of a homeless man, and how it impacted both of them.   Caller Question – Why are no books of the bibles written by women? Caller Question – How does taking something that is not yours not breaking the 7th commandment? Caller Question – Can Msgr Swetland explain more about the O antiphons during Advent? Caller Question – Even if you steal justly, won’t that still land you in jail? Catechetical Corner – Prayer as Relationship Caller Question – What to say to those who believe Joseph was not in the bible?

Msgr Swetland shares with you the story of a priest who opened a home from young men who had no place to go, and the impact it had on their lives. Father Ed Flanagan opened the home on the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe.   Caller Question – If someone isn’t married in the Church, but got their marriage blessed, can they receive communion? Caller Question – Why is the Tridentine calendar different from the Novus Ordo? Caller Question – What is the prayer of Our Lady of Guadalupe? Caller Question – Why do many Jews not believe in Jesus is the Messiah? Catechetical Corner – Avoiding Rash Judgement Caller Question – Are Christians the only ones who believe in Jesus? Caller Question – What does the Church teach about reading a four volume set on BVM by a 16th Century nun?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of hunters from Michigan who are helping feed the poor by donating the meat the obtain from hunting.   Caller Question – What to say to Protestants who say “call no man Father”? Caller Question – What can she do to get her parents back to the faith? Caller Comment – Following up on “Call no man Father” conversation. Caller Question – Why do Protestants not believe in praying for the dead? Catechetical Corner – The Writings of Paul. Caller Question – What is the Jewish religion?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a University President who went the extra mile for one of his students who was in the hospital.   Caller Question – Is December 25th Jesus real birthday? Caller Question – Why are “Catholic” political leaders who vote against church teaching not excommunicated? Caller Question – Why was there only 1 Immaculate Conception? Caller Question – What were the miracles that St Nicholas did? Caller Question – Why in the bible does it say that those who are dead can intercede for us? Caller Question – Where is purgatory in the bible? Catechetical Corner – Expecting the Messiah Caller Question – If confirmation kids are forced to come to the sacrament, does the sacrament count?

With Christmas right around the corner, it truly is the season of giving. Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a man who decided to make a generous gift this Christmas season.   Caller Question – What happens if she misses a day of prayer during a novena prayer? Caller Question – Has a question about the Gospel of Luke and Jesus casting out demons. Catechetical Corner – The Immaculate Conception. Caller Question – How to explain that Mary could die if she didn’t have sin?

Msgr Swetland shares with you another amazing story of a man who found an abandoned infant, and saved its life.   Caller Question – Who can baptize people in extreme situations? Caller Question – Is there a hierarchy in heaven? Caller Question – Do we get a new name when we go to heaven? Caller Question – Which is our baptismal name, first or middle? Catechetical Corner – Universal Call to Prayer Caller Question – Why did Jesus says “Father, why have you abandoned me”?

It is that time of year where the weather is getting colder and not everyone has the clothing for it. Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a couple in Indiana who put coats on trees for those who don’t have one.   Caller Question – What does Msgr Swetland think about the idea that the belief in God causes irrational thinking? Caller Question – Does Msgr Swetland think it is wrong to bare arms? Caller Question – Her husband is Lutheran, how can she explain to him that their Eucharist is not valid? Caller Question – Can Msgr explain the history behind St Nicholas and the feast day? Caller Question – Is it possible for everyone to be saved? Caller Question – Can Msgr Swetland recommend a book on marriage? Catechetical Corner – Theft Caller Question – What does the word Catholic mean in the apostles creed?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a star college football who was almost never born. His mother considered having an abortion but walked out, and now calls him her miracle baby.   Caller Question – What is meant by “Jesus descended into Hell” in the apostles creed? Caller Question – What is Msgr Swetlands thoughts on the delay of Fulton Sheen beatification? Caller Question – She has a work lunch meeting but is fasting during that time, what should she do? Caller Question – If God is always with me, is my guardian angel always with me too? Catechetical Corner – Proclaiming the Good News Caller Question – He has been celibate for 22 years, should he consider the priesthood? Caller Question – How do we balance what we can give to the poor?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a young boy who saved a life all because he was able to translate for first responders. You can be a hero just by talking with others and even saving a life.   Caller Question – How can he better love his neighbor? Caller Question – Is there a dispensation needed for soldiers who have killed in war? Caller Question – Is it wrong to spend money that her husband disagrees with? Caller Question – How do you balance between giving and enabling? Catechetical Corner – Evangelization Caller Question – Why did Msgr Swetland say the he would not have converted if Vatican II had not happened?