Can someone’s suffering save souls, even if they don’t believe in God?
Is it okay to forgive someone but keep your distance?
And is it wrong to baptize grandchildren without their parents’ consent?
In this Ask A Priest episode, Father Tim answers a series of real, heartfelt questions submitted by viewers. From offering suffering for loved ones, to navigating forgiveness and boundaries, to discerning the right way to care for children’s souls, this rapid-fire conversation blends Church teaching with deep pastoral wisdom.
Nothing is wasted with God.
Forgiveness doesn’t always mean reconciliation.
Zeal for souls must always walk hand-in-hand with truth and charity.
If you’ve ever wrestled with complicated family, faith, or moral questions, this episode is for you.
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Can Priests Be Rich?
Can priests own fancy cars or expensive things? Do some priests make money? It’s a question people ask often, and the answer reveals something deeper about what it means to follow Jesus. From vows of poverty to promises of prayer and obedience, discover how the priesthood isn’t about possessions… It’s about purpose. In this episode of Ask A Priest, Father Edward Looney explains the difference between diocesan priests and religious order priests and why both are called to live lives of simplicity and service, not wealth.
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Is There Salvation Outside Of The Church?
Do you have to be Catholic to go to Heaven?
This is one of the most honest and sometimes difficult questions people ask, especially when it involves loved ones who’ve walked away from the Church. In this episode, Father Tim unpacks the meaning behind the phrase “no salvation outside the Church” and what it really means in light of Jesus.
At the center of it all is a simple truth: Jesus is the bridge. He is the one door to Heaven. But God’s mercy is bigger than we often imagine. Drawing from The Last Battle by C. S. Lewis, this episode explores how every act of goodness, truth, and love ultimately leads back to Him, even when someone doesn’t fully realize it.
Salvation comes through Jesus alone. But His grace is at work in more hearts than we can see.
If you’ve ever worried about someone you love, this conversation is filled with both truth and real hope.
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Holy Monday (Holy Week Retreat)
Are you afraid that getting closer to God means losing the things you enjoy?
In this Holy Week reflection, Father Tim shares the story of St. Carlo Acutis, a young saint who loved Jesus deeply and still played video games. His life reminds us that holiness doesn’t take away who we are. It makes us more fully alive.
Looking at the Gospel, we see a woman who pours everything out for Jesus, holding nothing back. That’s the invitation for all of us: not to lose ourselves, but to give ourselves fully to the One who fulfills us.
Jesus doesn’t take away your life. He makes you fully alive. This Holy Week, ask yourself: what am I still holding back from Him?
