2/3/26 - Fr. Michael Duesterhaus - Would a SSPX Bishop Consecration Be An Act of Schism?

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:

• How can we trust more in God's mercy?
• Why do we need a priest for an exorcism?
• How do interfaith relationships work?
• Do we have an obligation to help those who have a minimal prayer life with an addiction?
• Why does the church require a civil divorce before pursuing an annulment?
• Why do people receive both the Eucharist and the chalice if Jesus' full presence is in both?
• Can priests distribute communion via intinction without a patent?
• Are we required to sing during the responsorial psalm?
• What role does a Chaplain have?
• If the SSPX consecrates new bishops, would they be considered schismatic?

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