Fr. Michael Copenhagen is a Melkite (Eastern Catholic) priest, husband, and father at St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Melkite Catholic Church in Gates, New York. He holds a Bachelor's of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome.

In Today's Show:

• How do we know if our Lent was a good one?
• Where did the people who were released from the bonds of Hades by Jesus go on Easter Saturday?
• Does the Eastern Catholic Church have the same Catechism as the Roman Catholic church?
• Are there anonymous confessions in the Eastern Catholic Church?
• Has Father Michael ever met the Byzantine Franciscans?
• Why do we still celebrate Mass during the Great Fast?
• What is the difference between Orthodoxy and Catholicism?
• Can certain liberties be taken with liturgical music?
• What is the difference between the Catholic and Orthodox beliefs about the Holy Spirit's procession?

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Fr. John Brancich, FSSP, is the pastor of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was ordained into the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter in 2004.

In Today's Show:

• Is working out our salvation with fear and trembling contradictory to the advice to not be anxious or worry?
• Why does the church seemingly promote interfaith dialogue yet denounce beliefs like Freemasonry?
• Is the Trinity difficult to understand because it is a mystery or because it has a logical problem?
• Why is Easter celebrated before a full three days have passed?
• What can be done to prevent another French Revolution?
• What is the difference between ICKSP and FSSP parishes?
• How does one overcome being inconsistent in prayer life?
• ​​Why is consulting with spirits forbidden?

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Fr. Michael Duesterhaus was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Arlington in 1991. He spent 27 years, Active and Reserves, as a Naval Chaplain, mostly serving with units of the U.S. Marine Corps. Father has presented over 125 formal cases before Tribunals of seven dioceses of the United States. He currently serves as Parochial Vicar at St. John the Baptist Parish in Front Royal, Virginia.

In Today's Show:

• What are the graces we receive from God?
• If a non-married man has a child, can he become a Roman Catholic priest?
• What is the best way to resolve a decades-long family conflict?
• What is happening in the church with inculturation?
• If Jesus is all-powerful, then why do we need to protect the Eucharist from abuse?
• Is it permissible for a single woman to lie in a threatening situation?
• How should we best use our time in adoration?
• What is the best approach when speaking about our dead relatives?
• And more.

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