What does a newly ordained priest need to hear most?
In this episode of Ask A Priest, Father Tim shares five honest and heartfelt pieces of advice for new priests entering into their vocation. From learning how to fail with Jesus, to praying a daily holy hour, to building real brotherhood with a pastor, this episode is a beautiful reflection on priesthood, fatherhood, humility, and love.
Father Tim also reminds new priests to stay rooted in their assignment, say no when needed, and celebrate the sacraments with reverence and great love. Because priesthood is not about being perfect, it’s about staying close to Jesus and letting Him love His people through you.
And of course, there’s one bonus piece of advice: become a coffee snob. It might just help you become a saint, kind of.
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How Do You Love Your Enemies? (Rapid Fire Questions)
Should Catholics raise their hands during the Our Father at Mass? Should you distance yourself from a child who’s lost the faith? How do you love your enemies when they hurt your family?
In this rapid-fire episode of Ask A Priest, Father Tim responds to these real and sometimes “spicy” questions with clarity and pastoral wisdom. He explains why the Mass is about unity and obedience, not self-expression, why you can stay close to a loved one without abandoning truth, and why prayer is never a resignation but resistance.
Rooted in Scripture and the lives of the saints, this episode explores how to live your faith in real-world tension, how to hold boundaries, how to defend your family, and still love like Christ.
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Holy Saturday (Holy Week Retreat)
Who would you be if you had never met Jesus?
Holy Saturday is quiet. Empty. Jesus is in the tomb, and the Church feels it, no Eucharist, no celebration, just silence. It’s a strange kind of stillness that invites a deeper question: what would life look like without Him?
In this reflection, Father Tim shares real, honest answers from students, stories of chasing success, struggling with addiction, or searching for meaning in all the wrong places. And it reveals something powerful: without Jesus, we don’t just lose direction, we lose what makes us fully alive.
Holy Saturday reminds us what life feels like without Him. So we never forget what He’s done for us. In the silence today, take a moment to ask yourself: who would I be without Jesus?
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Are Science and God At Odds?
Is believing in science incompatible with believing in God? What about evolution, the age of the universe, or the Big Bang? In this episode of Ask A Priest, Father Edward explains why faith and science don’t contradict each other and never have. From the biblical account of Creation to modern scientific discoveries, learn how the Church understands time, truth, and the role of science in revealing the work of our Creator. Faith doesn’t fear science. When science is at the service of truth, it helps us better understand God.
