Go Ask Your Father

Paying it forward. It is something we should all do from time to time. Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a man who paid it forward to 9 different schools so that their students could eat lunch.   Caller Question – Is it okay to celebrate Halloween as a Catholic? Caller Question – How can he talk to his stepdaughter about her not believing in God? Caller Question – How to talk to a mother who lost her child? Catechetical Corner – Outpouring of the Holy Spirit Caller Question – How does judgement work for those who die in mortal sin?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a story about Abraham Lincoln allowing African American Catholics to use the White House lawn for a fundraiser to build their own Catholic Chapel.   Caller Question – Why are Catholics against abortion but not the wars that are going on? Caller Comment – Abortion is wrong and if people saw an abortion, they would know it is wrong. Caller Question – If God already has a plan for us, how do our prayers work? Catechetical Corner – Holy Orders Caller Comment- On the life issue, we need to change the culture.

John Henry Newman was canonized as a Saint over the weekend. Msgr Swetland fills you in on some of the great memories from now Saint John Henry Newman’s life.   Caller Question – Her priests are not reverent during Mass she feels. What can she do? She is bothered by it. Caller Question – Do other faiths believe in Exorcisms? Caller Question – She feels weird around priests and bishops and feels like she does not know how to greet or address them. What are Msgr Swetlands thoughts? Caller Question – Her son is a convert to the faith, and he has now found “traditionalist” online and is becoming discouraged. What can she/he do? Caller Question – What does “Immaculate Conception” mean? Caller Question – What is the Catholic understanding of “The End Times”? Catechetical Corner – The Goodness of Creation Caller Question – Can Msgr Swetland explain his comments about salvation?

October 11th 1962, Saint John XXIII put forth the Second Vatican Counsel. What do you know about Vatican II? Msgr Swetland gives you some background on Vatican II and how its fruits are finally starting to show in today’s world.   Caller Question – Are tattoos okay in the Catholic Church? Caller Question – Why do we pray the rosary? Caller Question – What is going on with the Amazon Synod and Pope Francis? Caller Question – What is Mercy and what is Grace? Catechetical Corner – Thy Kingdom Come Caller Question – Caller Question – How is it that Mark and Luke wrote Gospels?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a wonderful story of conversion of a communist to Catholicism.   Caller Question – Does anyone have a devotion to St Paul or the apostles? Caller Question – Is it okay to take your kids trick or treating on Halloween? Caller Question – What was the word Msgr Swetland used for the living will? Caller Question – When is it a sin of omission to not speak about faith? Catechetical Corner – Offenses against Truth.

Have you heard the story about John Adams and George Washington attending Catholic vespers in 1774? Msgr Swetland fills you in on the story and the relevance it has to today’s date.   Caller Question – Why do we celebrate Mass on Sunday and not another day of the week? Caller Question – What is the Churches teaching on the rapture? Caller Question – What is Msgr. Swetlands perspective on hospice care? Caller Question – Can Msgr Swetland explain justification, righteousness, and sanctification? Catechetical Corner – Conversion Caller Question – Does God love Satan? Caller Question – During the consecration, when does the bread and wine change to the body and blood? Caller Question – If we do not ask for forgiveness, can God forgive us?

Who are your friends? Are you friends with people who disagree with you? This has become a problem in America over the years. Many people refuse to be friends with people who disagree with them. Well, we saw a great example of being nice and friendly to those we disagree with over the weekend. Ellen DeGeneres addressed this on her show Tuesday and stood up to the Twitter mob.   Caller Question – Where in the bible do we find that we have guardian angels? Caller Question – Can we change our soul based on how we live? Caller Question – If Jesus is God, then why do we have a genealogy? Caller Question – In the Catechism, what do the numbers in the margins mean? Caller Question – What makes the Eucharist valid in the Catholic Church? Catechetical Corner – Eucharistic Presence Caller Question – When does the bread and wine turn into the body and blood of Christ?

Today is the feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary. Msgr Swetland gives you some great insight and background on the feast day.   Caller Question – Wants Msgr Swetlands advice on finding a spiritual director. Caller Question – His wife threatened to divorce him if they don’t have more kids. What should he do? Caller Question – Do you have to be a Catholic to be saved? Caller Question – Is it okay to bring kids to adoration and sing during it? Caller Question – Why did God create Adam and Eve on Earth and not another planet? Catechetical Corner – The Rosary Caller Question – What does “being saved” mean?

Are bibles offensive? The Freedom from Religion Foundation says that they are. This comes after the Judge in the murder trial of Amber Guyger, gave her a personal bible. The Foundation claims that the Judge, being a figure of the government, should not have done that.   Caller Question – Is Msgr. Swetland saying that we don’t need laws? Caller Question – Can souls in purgatory pray for us? Caller Question – How do we live out the call to poverty as parents? Caller Question – When converting to the faith, do you need to believe in everything the Church teaches before converting? Caller Question – How do you choose a spiritual director? Catechetical Corner – Hallowed be thy Name Caller Question – Can Msgr Swetland explain more about Cursillo retreats?

If someone murdered a family member of yours, would you be able to forgive that person? That is exactly what Brandt Jean did to his brothers killer. Msgr Swetland shares with you the story of what happened and the touching audio of his forgiveness and love towards his brothers murderer.   Caller Question – What is the biblical chronology of Jesus baptism, temptation, and the wedding feast at Cana? Caller Question – What is the history of the collections during Mass? Caller Question – The commentary in her missalette says that Matthew the apostle and Matthew the evangelist are different people. Is this true? Catechetical Corner – Suicide Caller Question – How do we discern between being judgmental and fraternal correction of others?

When did you last pray to your guardian angel? Did you know that you have one? Msgr. Swetland discusses the importance of guardian angels and why we should pray to them.   Caller Question – What is the difference between Vatican 1 Catholics and Vatican 2 Catholics? Caller Question – When do we receive our guardian angel? At birth or at baptism? Caller Question – Will we get to meet our guardian angel when we get to heaven? Caller Question – What is the this Polish “Catholic” Church Msgr. Swetland is talking about? Catechetical Corner – Acts of the Apostles. Caller Question – Can we name our guardian angel? Caller Question – What is the purpose of fasting?

Where were you in 1979? On this date in 1979 St. John Paul II visited the United States. Msgr. Swetland shares with you his recollection of this visit.   Caller Question – She was married and is now widowed, can she become a nun now? Caller Question – Advice on how to get a family member back to the faith? Caller Question – Would Msgr. Swetland share his conversion story? Caller Question – Can Msgr. Swetland explain just war theory? Caller Question – What does the Church teach about lay people distributing communion? Catechetical Corner – The Beauty of Creation. Caller Question – Is there an issue with being initiated in International Date Line.

St Jerome is the patron saint of scripture scholars. God’s love letter to us is the scripture. Msgr. Swetland explains this and the importance of knowing scripture.   Caller Question – How can he get his mother-in-law to go to confession? Caller Question – Aren’t Catholics who support abortion supposed to be excommunicated? Caller Question – Should priest be the ones to bring communion to the home-bound? Caller Question – If Saints were human, is that true of angels as well? Caller Question – She would like Msgr. Swetland to explain more about excommunication and abortion. Catechetical Corner – Mortal Sin Caller Question – What constitutes a mortal sin? Caller Question – Is there scripture that can prove the assumption?

Father John Paul Erickson fills in today for Msgr. Swetland and answers your phone calls and email questions about the faith.   Caller Question – For someone getting back into scripture, where should I start? Caller Question – Is there a prayer we can pray to sway Gods will? Caller Question – What is Augustine’s view on predestination? Caller Question – What is the significance of saying past sins in confession? Caller Question – Is it God’s will for Muslims or Hindus to have large families?

How should you approach a right question at the wrong time? Many times we get asked these kinds of questions but are not ready to respond to them when asked. So what should you do? Msgr. Swetland explains how to handle these kinds of questions.   Caller Question – How should we respond to others when they ask about abuse in the Church? Caller Comment – He gives what he can to the poor but he finds there is so much that he can’t give to everyone. Caller Comment – She shares how she deals with the poor she sees in Chicago. Caller Question – He gives to charities, but his wife doesn’t. What should he do? Caller Question – If you send you kids to Catholic Schools, does that count as tithing? Caller Question – She was told that only Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are recognized as religion, is this true? Caller Question – What is the offertory during Mass, and why do we do it? Catechetical Corner – The Poor. Caller Comment – She gives money to the poor regardless of they might use it. Caller Question – Sometimes she is late for daily Mass, is it wrong to receive communion when she is late?