3/27/26 - Fr. Michael Duesterhaus - Why Do We Need to Protect the Eucharist When Jesus Is All Powerful?

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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