Go Ask Your Father

No matter where we live, weather will always impact our lives, it just comes in different forms depending on where we are. In Colorado over the thanksgiving holiday, members of a small town helped out those who traveled through the brutal winter blizzard that came through, opening their homes and lives to those who got stranded due to the storm. Msgr. Swetland shares with you this wonderful story of generosity.   Caller Question – What to say to a family member who says they are thankful for something, but don’t thank God for it? Caller Question – Why are there 2 dates for Christmas? December 25th, and January 7th. Caller Question – Can you use different color candles in the Advent wreath? Caller Question – He is a former Catholic, is wondering the first proper step to come back to the faith? Catechetical Corner – Advent Caller Question – What advice can Msgr. Swetland give to help plant the seed of faith in her husband?

Msgr Swetland shares you with a wonderful story of redemption of a man who was thrown in jail 20 years ago. He was recently sworn in as a lawyer by the same judge who sentenced him to prison 20 years ago.   Caller Question – Why does God permit evil to happen? Caller Question – Did Joseph and Jesus make crosses for people to be crucified on? Caller Question – If he were not a believer in God, would his life and past be wasted? Catechetical Corner – Gods Love

Msgr Swetland shares with you the story of a young football player who wanted to pray after a game with his opponent. He wanted to pray for his mother who was in the hospital with cancer.   Caller Question – How do indulgences work? Caller Question – What does Msgr. Swetland think about Catholic parents letting their kids watch immoral content? Caller Question – What attitude should we have towards politicians we disagree with? Caller Question – Can Msgr Swetland clarify what the Church of Christ is? Catechetical Corner – Once a priest, always a priest.

Medical debt is something many people deal with in their life and it can be crippling. Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a Chicago church that raised money to pay of the medical debt of people in the Chicago area.   Caller Question – Why are some people healed and others not? Caller Question – How do you enter seminary if you have student debt from other colleges? Is there student debt forgiveness with the seminary? Caller Question – Why don’t we hear more about the Magisterium? Caller Question – Christ died for all of us, why do we still have to go on 2000 year later? Catechetical Corner – Holy Orders Caller Question – Why do we pray 10 Hail Mary’s in each decade of the Rosary?   *** Originial Air Date 10/22/2019

Music can add so much to our faith lives, especially in Mass. Msgr Swetland shares with you some good Catholic music and how it can positively help us in our faith and the beauty behind it.   Caller Question – Is it wrong to have a rosary that does not have a cross on it? Caller Question – Where did the idea of purgatory come from? Caller Question – Is the 3 days of darkness a real thing? Caller Question – What is the difference between a direct and indirect abortion? Catechetical Corner – Prayer of Thanksgiving Caller Comment – Thank you Msgr Swetland for speaking out against abortion.

Have you ever paid it forward to someone else? That is exactly what a man in Texas is doing. He used to be homeless, and now is using his free time to help other homeless people find places to stay when it gets cold outside. Msgr Swetland shares with you this amazing story of kindness.   Caller Question – In the story of the prodigal son, what do the ring, robe, and shoes signify? Caller Question – What is the Church doing in the wake of the sex abuse scandal to retrain priests? Caller Question – Where do you draw the line with homeless people coming into churches? Catechetical Corner – Moral Conscience Caller Question – Can she pray a novena to St Joseph since she prays to him everyday anyways? Caller Question – She has a friend who is not treating her well, should she cut ties with her friend?

See something, do something. A motto we should all live by, but one that can be easier said than done. Well a woman in Wisconsin lived by that saying recently when she saw 2 young children outside in the cold without any coats on. Msgr. Swetland shares with you the story and how this woman’s actions might have saved a few lives.   Caller Question – How does he know what denomination of Christian he is? Caller Question – How is it that non-Catholics celebrate Advent? Caller Question – What does the Church teach about practicing Yoga? Caller Question – Is a Mass valid if the candles are not lit? Caller Question – Can he receive communion in a Greek Orthodox church? Catechetical Corner – The Message of the Gospel Caller Question – What happened to the “others” in the Gospel today?

What happens to all the leftover food in school cafeterias? A school in Indiana is now storing the leftover and sending them home with children over the weekend so they don’t go without food. Msgr. Swetland shares with you this wonderful news story.   Caller Question – Are there any exceptions to being obedient to priests and bishops? Caller Question – Does Luke 3:23 confirm a young creation of the Earth? Caller Question – Do our prayers have to go through different levels in order for them to reach God? Caller Question – Can we lose salvation by being lukewarm? Catechetical Corner – The Spirit of Holy Orders

Have you ever thought that a problem was just to big to take on by yourself? Do you ever feel like you can’t make a difference? Msgr. Swetland shares with you a story of an 8 year old boy who has spent the last few years making goodie bags for homeless veterans.   Caller Question – Can she be friends with Jehovah’s Witness? Caller Question – What does the Church teach about illumination of consciousness? Caller Question – Is it required to put blessed salt in holy water? Caller Question – Why do priests not talk and or teach about purgatory? Caller Question – What does the Church teach about Reiki? Caller Question – What happens to people who are not Catholic and don’t believe in purgatory? Catechetical Corner – Salvation Caller Question – She was not baptized before her Catholic marriage, does that make her marriage invalid in the Church?

The Church celebrates science as a good thing, and indeed it is, but can science oppose the faith? Msgr Swetland shares with you the answer.   Caller Question – Her bible has a different translation of Today’s Gospel than what the USSCB website has. Why is that? Caller Question – Why do Latin rite Catholics and Eastern rite Catholics kneel at different points in the Mass? Caller Question – How did Satan have pride in heaven? If it happened then, what stops it from happening again? Caller Question – Who gave the Church the authority to give indulgences? Caller Question – How do we know when it is God talking to us and not just our own thoughts? Catechetical Corner – Prayer Caller Question – In confession why do we say “Bless me father for I have sinned”? Caller Question – Is online dating okay?

It is always interesting when athletes share their faith with us. Msgr Swetland shares with you audio of NFL Quarterback Nick Foles sharing his faith and what it means to him.   Caller Question – If we are the Church militant, shouldn’t we be on the offensive in the fight against evil? Caller Question – Is it always wrong to lie? Caller Question – Who was the first person to enter heaven? Caller Question – What does it mean to get ones soul in order? Caller Question – What is purgatory on Earth? Catechetical Corner – Community Caller Question – Why do Catholics have confirmation but other Christians don’t?

The good news of the day is that the USCCB announced that the end of abortion is still a preeminent cause for Catholics to stand behind. Msgr Swetland shares with you some thoughts from Archbishop Chaput on abortion.   Caller Question – Question about the Tower of Babel and Pentecost. Caller Question – His dad was not Catholic and never went to confession. Does this mean that he is going to hell? Caller Question – Can Msgr Swetland explain what happened with the indigenous people with the Vatican recently? Caller Question – Is it okay to consult a medium before buying a house? Catechetical Corner – Acts of the Apostles Caller Question – What is the Churches teaching on denying communion to people?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a pro-life story of a mother who chose life over abortion of her twins who were born at 23 weeks and both weighed under 1 pound at birth. Both are doing well today. The mother said it was one in a million.   Caller Question – Why did God punish the serpent in the story of Adam and Eve? Caller Question – How to respond to someone who justifies transgender-ism by saying animals are trans gendered? Caller Question – How did we choose the Joyful mysteries? Catechetical Corner – Holy Orders Caller Question – With adoration, what are lay people allowed to do within exposition and so on? Caller Question – If a priest has been removed from ministry, can they be reinstated?

Thank you to all the men and women who have served our country. On this veterans day, Msgr. Swetland takes time to thank those in the military and share with you some stories of those who sacrificed everything so that we might be free.   Caller Question – Why can the priest touch the Eucharist but not the monstrance? Caller Question – Can evil be attached to a house or family? She feels that she is being attacked by her in-laws. Catechetical Corner – Safeguarding Peace. Caller Question – Is it appropriate to say “God Bless You” when someone sneezes? Caller Question – Can she attend a non Catholic baptism if it is her granddaughters?

Msgr. Swetland shares with you that God has a divine plan for your life and why you should be excited about that.   Caller Question – Do Atheists go to heaven? Catechetical Corner – Living in Love