Go Ask Your Father

Pope Francis started his 31st apostolic voyage today, and Msgr. Swetland fills you in on the voyage and what it means.   Caller Question – How did the rosary start and what is its purpose? Caller Question – Did he commit a mortal sin by encouraging his wife to get a breast augmentation? Caller Question – Why do we still use the words “thy” and “thou” in prayer? Caller Question – Is it sinful to suggest to an overweight friend to seek help losing weight? Caller Question – How do you balance faith with family when family isn’t faithful? Caller Question – If you commit the sin of adultery, do you need to go into detail about it? Caller Question – What is the difference between a Catholic Bible and a Protestant bible?

For many, today marks the first day of school for the school year. For some, school is hard, making friends and fitting in is not easy for everyone. Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a group of seniors who went out of their way to help support a young freshman who was struggling to make friends at his new school.   Caller Question – She works for a law firm that is taking abuse cases within the Church. Should she partake in the cases? Caller Question – He was given a rosary with a sports team logo on it and is wondering if this is okay? Caller Question – Is ambition always selfish? Caller Question – What does the Church teach on same sex marriage? Caller Question – Can Msgr. Swetland recommend any apps that are good to go along with scripture? Catechetical Corner – Prayer for Hurricanes Caller Question – Can Msgr Swetland explain Luke 23 28-31?

What is Labor Day about? Is it just a day for us to say we have the day off of work or does it mean more than that? Msgr. Swetland explains the history of Labor Day and why it is so important and what it means to God.   Caller Question – She got married outside of the Church and now has come back to the faith. How does she go about getting her marriage blessed in the Church? Caller Question – Is it sinful for companies to send jobs overseas? Caller Question – What does Msgr Swetland think of the book “School of Darkness“? Caller Question – Is there a point in the Mass that you need to be there by in order for Mass to count for our Sunday obligation? Caller Question – What is the Churches position on the US law that equates corporations with people? Caller Question – She has been asked to witness a same-sex wedding. Is this okay? Catechetical Corner – “Give us this day our daily bread” Caller Question – Can she be a woman of God and represent the Democratic Party?

Throughout history, there are many foreshadowings of the coming of Jesus. Msgr Swetland takes you on a journey through history of the forshadowing of the coming of Jesus.   Caller Question – What does the Church teach about curses? Caller Question – When did Joseph realize that Jesus was the Son of God? Caller Question – Is cryptocurrency consider gambling? Caller Question – What does the Church teach about Reiki? Catechetical Corner – Business Caller Question – Is John the Baptist the second Christian? Caller Question – Why does God not answer all prayers?

Do you have a conversion story? Msgr Swetland is a convert to the faith and asks you to share your story of conversion.   Caller Story – She shares her story of conversion because of a Relevant Radio bumper sticker. Caller Question – Will God be concerned with denominations of Christians when we get to heaven? Caller Question – In the Mass, what is meant in the saying “Through Him, with Him, and in Him” mean? Caller Question – What does the Church teach about teachers in same sex marriage teaching at a Catholic School? Caller Question – What is the Churches teaching on contraception? Catechetical Corner – Letter from the Holy Father Caller Question – What is an example of a mortal sin?

Today is the feast day of St Monica. Family is a core value of the faith, and what better saint than Saint Monica to remind us the importance of family and our role in evangelizing our family members.   Caller Question – Are there requirements to wear a scapular? Caller Question – How skeptical should we be of superstition? Caller Question – What is the best way to ask a priest to come to a nursing home to hear confessions? Catechetical Corner – The role of single people in the Church. Caller Comment – Shares her thoughts on receiving communion in the hand.

Do you know how much you are loved? God loves each and everyone of us. Msgr Swetland reminds you just how much you are loved by God.   Caller Question – Told her son to stay home from Mass on Sunday. Was that wrong? Caller Question – Should people who bring up the gifts at Mass be practicing Catholics? Caller Question – What are the benefits of wearing a scapular? Caller Question – If God is all good and loving, how can he be vengeful? Caller Question – With Adam and Eve, was Satin truly in the form of a serpent? Caller Question – How can a person be “slain in the spirit” and also have self control? Catechetical Corner – Visible Creation Caller Question – Is it sinful to use birth control?

* Don’t you love to worship? Msgr. Stuart Swetland shares his experience he had today with a convocation Mass at Donnelly College. * Question – How to make a plenary indulgence * Question – Does God give gift of spiritual healing? * Question – Don’t unions endorse pro-abortion legislation?

* Do you know about solidarity? Msgr. Stuart Swetland explains how this fits in with Catholic social teaching. * Question – Why do we pray to Mary? * Question – Does Saturday vigil at 6p count for Sunday Mass? * Question – Question about a reference in the Book of Ruth? * Question – Why would God ask Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac? How old was Isaac when this happened? Was this obedience to God or to his father Abraham?

* Do you know that you are loved? Msgr Swetland opens the show giving you some hope and encouragement. * Question – Can you clarify what is required when it comes to fasting on Fridays when it’s not Lent? * Question – Is no Purgatory time impossible? * Question – Should I tell my brother not to receive Communion if he’s not Catholic? * Question – Can depression and anxiety be a cross people are plagued with?

Go Ask Your Father August 19th

Go Ask Your Father August 16th

Today is the assumption of Mary into heaven. A holy day of obligation, Msgr. Swetland talks about the importance of not just making Mass on holy days, but the need to take off work and observe the day without work.   Caller Question – What happened to the stone in front of the tomb of Jesus? Caller Question – If heaven is not a place, how can bodies, such as Jesus or Mary, go there?

What is appropriate dress attire when going to Mass? Even more to the point, what is appropriate attire in general for Catholics? Msgr. Swetland shares with you what is considered appropriate dress for Mass and for everyday life.   Caller Question – Question about divorce and the legitimacy of her kids. Caller Question – What is appropriate dress attire for women for social events? Caller Comment – She is tired of hearing that women are to blame for men sinning over lust. Caller Comment – Women do have a responsibility to dress modestly. Caller Question – What is a 40 hour devotion? Catechetical Corner – Wait for Jesus Caller Question – How long after Jesus’ death did Mary get assumed into heaven?

Our country seem to be divided today more than ever, but that doesn’t mean we cannot come together in unity. Msgr. Swetland explains how we can come together in small ways to create unity   Caller Question – Is the Holy Trinity and equal partnership? Caller Question – How are we to react to asking for help from the Church and the Church tells us no? Caller Question – Who approved receiving of communion in the hand? Caller Question – Has there been any change to Church teaching about divorced Catholics? Catechetical Corner – Marriage Caller Question – Does divorce in the Church vary around the world? Caller Question – If an elderly person is physically able to make Mass, are they obligated to attend Mass or can they watch on TV?