We hear the word grace all the time. But what does it actually mean? Is it magic? A platitude? Just “heaven points”? In this first episode of Ask A Priest, Father Tim unpacks the heart of grace: God’s very life within us, His invitation to live and love with Him. From the sacraments that give us sanctifying grace to those small nudges we call actual grace, discover how God is constantly drawing us closer to His love. Grace isn’t about transactions. It’s about a relationship. It’s about being invited to the table of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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What Is Purgatory and Why It’s Good News?
The word purgatory isn’t in the Bible, but neither are Trinity or Christmas. Still, the reality of purgatory is both real and hopeful: it’s not punishment, it’s preparation. In this episode of Ask A Priest, Father Tim explains what purgatory truly is. It’s a time of purification that readies our hearts to be with Jesus forever. Through Scripture, the Catechism, and one unforgettable wedding dress analogy, he shows why purgatory is actually good news.
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Should I Go to a Catholic Wedding Outside the Church?
What do you do when someone you love is Catholic, but isn’t getting married in the Church?
This is not just a “Catholic rules” question. It’s your son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter, or someone you deeply love. In this episode of Ask A Priest, Father Tim offers a compassionate way to discern whether or not to attend a wedding outside the Church.
Instead of falling into cold legalism or moral indifference, he invites us to look at the situation through the heart of Jesus. Are you upholding the Catholic truth of marriage? Are you causing scandal? Are you creating more unity or more division?
There may not always be a simple yes or no answer, but there is always a way to stay close to Jesus, speak truth with love, and trust that He never abandons the people we love.
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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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