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Msgr Swetland shares with you an update on TV Game Show Host Alex Trebek and his fight with cancer. Trebek is one year into treatment and spoke of his faith in God and prayer as a way of staying strong through hard times.   Caller Question – What is the best Catholic translation of the bible? Caller Question – Is birth control a sin? Caller Question – What does Msgr Swetland know about the group “Catholics for Choice”? Caller Question – He is 80 years old, does he still need to abstain from meat on Friday’s? Caller Question – Is holding hands during the Our Father a Protestant tradition? Caller Question – Do Holy Water receptacles have to blessed in order to use them? Catechetical Corner – Honoring the Sabbath Caller Question – What are the similarities between Babylonian myths and what is in the Old Testament?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a warming story of people in the Nashville TN area who are opening their Air BnB homes to those who have been displaced by the recent tornado.   Caller Question – Why is the timeline of the synoptic Gospels different from the Gospel of John? Caller Question – Her mother is Greek Orthodox and is wondering why Catholics don’t allow children to receive the Eucharist? What can she say? Caller Question – Why does the Church not allow intinction anymore? Caller Question – Who can administer intinction? Catechetical Corner – Vocations Caller Question – Can Msgr Swetland explain more about the right welfare?

Msgr Swetland shares with you good news from the diocese of LA where this Easter they expect to welcome into the Church over 1000 new Catholics.   Caller Question – What does Msgr Swetland know about Pope Formosus Cadaver Synod Caller Question – Why would a diocese stop distributing the precious blood due to viruses? Caller Question – Is it okay to pray for healing in the tomb of Jesus? Caller Question – Can someone belong to two religions at the same time? Catechetical Corner – Penance Caller Question – Should we stand or kneel when receiving communion?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a wonderful story of a church in Detroit that was granted the honorary title of Minor Basilica by Pope Francis   Caller Question – Should he send blessed rosaries to people he doesn’t know? Caller Question – How do Monks further the Kingdom of God? Caller Question – Are we only supposed to pray the sorrowful mysteries of the rosary during Lent? Caller Question – If someone is baptized protestant, do they need to be baptized again as Catholic if they convert? Caller Question – Is it okay to do Exodus 90 on Sunday’s? Catechetical Corner – Spiritual Retreat Caller Question – What should we do with last years palms from Palm Sunday?

Msgr Swetland shares with you two different stories of people who went the extra mile to help those in their community.   Caller Question – Where is the cross between religion and science? What can we accept from science? Caller Question – Does she have to start her Novena over again since she was late by an hour on one of the dates getting it done? Caller Question – Why would we close people off from the Eucharist in light of the Coronavirus outbreak? Caller Question – Do you have to pray the act of contrition in the confessional for the sacrament to be valid? Catechetical Corner – The Precepts of the Church Caller Question – What are the keys to getting to heaven?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a doctor who paid to forward to his patients by paying for their medical co-pays in hopes that they will spread kindness to others.   Caller Question – What is the prayer to say when blessing your home with holy water? Caller Question – How to defend fasting and abstinence in Lent? Caller Question – Should the Vatican negotiate with other countries for religious freedom? Caller Question – He was married and then divorced, both civilly. Does he need an annulment? Caller Question – Should we allow people who are pro-choice to receive communion? Catechetical Corner – Respect for Health Caller Question – Are we required to abstain from the marital act on Friday’s during Lent? Caller Question – She is a vegetarian, what should she give up on Fridays during Lent?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story of a woman who kept a whole family together through means of adoption   Caller Question – He counts 46 days of Lent, so how do we get to 40? Caller Question – How can she give up smoking for Lent and still stay strong? Caller Question – Would a more rigorous lent lead to more holiness? Caller Question/Comment – Its unfair that I have to earn salvation since I did not choose to have life. Caller Question – What does the Church teach about cremation? Caller Question – Why do people keep ashes on their forehead after Ash Wednesday Mass? Catechetical Corner – Ash Wednesday Caller Question – What is a way to give alms if we don’t have money to give? Caller Question – Should she turn her brother in for the wrong he has done?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story of a school resource officer who took a young girl, who had recently lost her father, to the schools father daughter dance.   Caller Question – What Ashes can be used for Ash Wednesday? Caller Question – What is the Churches teaching on universal salvation? Caller Question – What is the soul? Caller Question – Can anxiety and depression be considered a cross? Caller Question – When did the Church allow for Eucharistic Ministers? Catechetical Corner – Who Can Baptize Caller Question – What will we be doing in heaven?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a wonderful and fun story of a priest who got to sing for Josh Groban at a concert.   Caller Question – Why is Easter different in Greek Orthodox than the Latin rite? Caller Question – How can she explain to non-Catholics the importance of the stations of the cross? Caller Question – Does a priest need to say the prayer of absolution in order for a confession to be valid? Caller Question – Where is the best place to start reading in the bible? Caller Question – How does the Church view civil marriages? Catechetical Corner – The Baptism of Jesus Caller Question – Why do people think it is better to receive communion on the tongue instead of the hand? Caller Question – Can people who are going through the annulment process date while going through the process?

Caller Question: What are the fasting requirements for Lent? Email Question: How late can one show up to Mass and still receive Holy Communion? Caller Question: Is there such a thing as ‘collective sin’? Caller Question: A caller is concerned about the kids in her First Communion class, because many of their parents do not regularly attend Mass. What is the best thing to do?   Catechetical Corner – When we pray the Our Father, what exactly is meant by “daily bread”? Msgr. Swetland breaks down the meaning of this phrase and shows how it is a key element in the life of a follower of Christ.

Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story of a woman who is spreading love to first responders and thinking them for their service.   Caller Question – Why do we confess our sins? Caller Question – Is it okay to take pictures during Mass? Caller Question – Is it okay to sell Girl Scout Cookies on Church grounds? Caller Question – Are fake flowers okay for a wedding? Caller Question – His wife was not Catholic when they got married, but she is now. Do they have a sacramental marriage? Catechetical Corner – Use of Force Caller Question – What is the Church current relationship with the SSPX?

Msgr Swetland shares with you two very different stories of love and even though they are different, the both equally show the love of God.   Caller Question – Why is the bishop of Rome the successor to Peter? Caller Question – She takes care of her husband and misses Mass. Is she to tired or to lazy to be going? Caller Question – What happens if you drop a host on the floor at Mass? Caller Question – Is the Hepatitis A vaccine morally okay? Catechetical Corner – The Beatitudes Caller Question – Is it okay for her daughter to take birth control for medical reasons?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a teacher who did a small act of kindness for one of his students. Years later, he found out that his small act of kindness made a profound impact on his student.   Caller Question – Can you baptize a child that is not yours? Caller Question – She is being accused of something, but the bible says to stay silent. What can she do? Caller Question – How can she explain the veneration of images to non-Catholics? Caller Question – Why does the Catholic Church not talk more about Free Masonry within the Church? Caller Question – How can the Devil exist if God is good? Caller Question – Why does a child need to be baptize to be brought up in the Church? Catechetical Corner – New Creation Caller Question – When we die, are we judge right away?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a story a town that had its first child born in it since 1977. The city has no hospital so births there are rare, but this town in NJ is blessed to have one in 2020.   Caller Question – Is it okay to substitute “Jesus” in for the Our Father? Caller Question – Why do I still need healing after going to confession so often? Caller Question – How to know where to donate money to since there are so many options? Caller Question – Is it okay for them to lead their guests in grace at their sons birthday party? Caller Question – If we forget to confess a sin in confession, is it still forgiven? Caller Question – Has there been a change to the way priests have been taught to do confession? Catechetical Corner – The Baptism of Jesus Caller Question – Were there two Pope John XXIII? Caller Question – How can we give our suffering to the Lord?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a sad and heartwarming story of a man who spent 14 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. New DNA evidence proved his innocence and has now been released from prison.   Caller Question – Are WE tabernacles? Caller Question – What is habitual sin? Caller Question – If we are called to procreate, why did Mary and Joseph not? Caller Question – How does he know if he has love in his heart? Catechetical Corner – The Covenant Caller Question – Does supporting someone who supports abortion hinder our ability to get to heaven?