Go Ask Your Father

Caller Question- Why does Jesus say that he said that he spoke in parables so that people who hear but not understand? Caller Question- Were there other people living in the Garden of Eden? Did Eve have children before the Fall? Msgr. Swetland gives the summary of the Pope’s Wednesday Catechesis. Caller Question- Can you explain the parable of the sower? Caller Question- Is there an effort to make an official and definitive list of saints?

Encore Hour Why aren’t relics considered desecration of a Saint’s body? Why don’t Catholics get baptized as adults? Why don’t we hear more preaching about adultery?

Encore Hour Is donating money to a group like the Salvation Army okay? Why are there different words in my version of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the one I found online? I didn’t hear the Nicene Creed for the Gloria at mass this weekend. Is that okay? How do we know what counts for our Sunday obligation this Christmas Eve since its also the 4th Sunday of Advent?

Encore Hour Explanation of the difference between the first and second half of Advent Are kids that attend CCD classes more likely to be hostile to the faith? I normally fast on Christmas Eve as part of a Polish Tradition. Should I fast this year since it lands on a Sunday? My boss makes me work on the weekends. What should I do about my Sunday Obligation? What’s a good book on angels for my relative to get her closer to the Catholic Church?

Encore Hour Where is the cause for canonization for Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus? I recently moved and I miss my old parish. Should I move back or stay where I am at? What do I do if a priest is harsh with me during confession? Our Parish Priest is considering stopping our religious education program. What can I do? Are there two Pope’s? Is drinking any kind of alcoholic beverage sinful or is it okay to have one occasionally?

Encore Hour Can I fast on a feast day? What happens to babies who die before they have been baptized? I have never heard of “Jesus King of Divine Mercy”. Is is okay to pray to Him under this title? Are angels made in the image of God? Is Christ, King of all Nations approved by the Church?

Guest Host- Fr. Francis Hoffman Caller Question- Should a left-handed child be corrected to do the Sign of the Cross with his or her right hand? Caller Question- Who is St. Lazarus? Is he real? Fr. Rocky reads the Christmas Proclamation, and talks with Deacon Martin from Gary, IN about it. Christmas Carol Contest

* Guest Host – Fr. Francis Hoffman * Eric and Bridget ask questions about marriage. They are engaged. * Caller Advise for a engaged couple – True love is when you bring the best out in the other, Say you are sorry, Keep a united front, Date Night, Its not how a romance begins, but how it ends. * Marriage is a vocation to serve the other and to get your spouse to heaven, Never assume to know what your spouse is thinking * Don’t fight with your spouse in public, Keep God first in your relationship, find your strengths and weakness of each other to your benefit.

* Fr. Francis Hoffman – Mary Help of Christians Academy, NJ * How did you become a priest? Did you always want to be in radio? * How do we know if we are following God’s plan in your life? * How can I pray for my vocation? * What is the most relevant message for kids today to know? * What is something I can do during the day to remain close to God? * What do I do if I feel disconnected to God? * Can our loved ones who have passed away see us from heaven? * Why do I have to go to Confession? * What is a Guardian Angel?

Monsignor explains the O Antiphon for today, leading up to Christmas. Caller Question- Why is John the Baptist sometimes called Elijah? What is the relationship between them? Caller Question- Why doesn’t the Church teach more about abortion from the pulpit? Caller Question- How can I explain to my son that everyone, including terrorists, are made in the image and likeness of God?

* Why does God allow suffering in my life? I have prayed for so long, but it seems like things are just getting worse. * What is the difference between doctrine, dogma, and discipline? * Can you explain what makes Christianity and Catholicism different? * I am confused. The Bible says not to make statues, yet as Catholics we have them in our homes and Churches. Can you help explain this? * If God knows our hearts, then Why is prayer necessary? * Can I donate my body to science after I pass?

* Explanation of the difference between the first and second half of Advent * Are kids that attend CCD classes more likely to be hostile to the faith? * I normally fast on Christmas Eve as part of a Polish Tradition. Should I fast this year since it lands on a Sunday? * My boss makes me work on the weekends. What should I do about my Sunday Obligation? * What’s a good book on angels for my relative to get her closer to the Catholic Church?

* Where is the cause for canonization for Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus? * I recently moved and I miss my old parish. Should I move back or stay where I am at? * What do I do if a priest is harsh with me during confession? * Our Parish Priest is considering stopping our religious education program. What can I do? * Are there two Pope’s? * Is drinking any kind of alcoholic beverage sinful or is it okay to have one occasionally?

* Guest Host – Fr. Richard Simon * I want to go to Daily Mass, but I have to leave after Communion in order to get to work on time. Is this okay? And what is the Chaplet of Tears? * What is the difference between regular or Russian Orthodox Church’s? * Am I eligible to be Confirmed if I am waiting for an annulment and living with my current husband as friends? * Can my friend be cremated and have part of her remains buried in this country and the other half buried in her home country as long as its consecrated ground? * What is a good Catholic bible study?

* Can I fast on a feast day? * What happens to babies who die before they have been baptized? * I have never heard of “Jesus King of Divine Mercy”. Is is okay to pray to Him under this title? * Are angels made in the image of God? * Is Christ, King of all Nations approved by the Church?