5/9/25 - Fr. William Rock, FSSP - What Is The History Of The Papal Ferula?

05/09/25 • 59 min

Fr. William Rock, FSSP serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was ordained in October of 2019 and serves as a regular contributor to the FSSP North America Missive Blog.

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In Today's Show:

What is the difference between Petra and Petros and Kepha?
Why was the epiclesis changed in the New Mass?
What happens if you pour holy water into regular water?
What are Fr. Rock’s thoughts on Pope Leo XIV?
What is the history of the papal ferula?
Since Anglican priests aren’t valid priests, does that mean when they do blessings that nothing happens?
Can the Pope remove Filioque clause from the Nicene Creed to unite Orthodox Churches?

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DESCRIPTION:

In Today's Show:

What is the difference between Petra and Petros and Kepha?
Why was the epiclesis changed in the New Mass?
What happens if you pour holy water into regular water?
What are Fr. Rock’s thoughts on Pope Leo XIV?
What is the history of the papal ferula?
Since Anglican priests aren’t valid priests, does that mean when they do blessings that nothing happens?
Can the Pope remove Filioque clause from the Nicene Creed to unite Orthodox Churches?

Previous Episode

5/8/25 - Fr. Paul Born - Pope Leo XIV: The Good the Bad and the Seagull...

Fr. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In Today's Show:

Habemus papam!
Pope Leo XIV: The Results of the Conclave.
What do you know of Cardinal Prevost? (Pope Leo XIV): Summery
Continuing the legacy of Pope Leo the XIII?
His time in Peru/being a Canon Lawyer.
The Chicago Cubs fan myth?
His handling of abuse cases in the past.
Did you know that he would be the one to become pope?
The Return of the traditional Papal garments.
The return of the papal red shoes?
Should they return to the papal litter instead of the popemobile?
What do you think of the election of Pope Leo XIV means for tradition?
Does taking the name Leo refer to a return to tradition? (The history of the name)
Are you going to miss the seagull?
Signs of God's Providence: Our Lady of Pompeii
A hope for this pontificate: The Apparition of St. Michael Feast.
What do you think of the new Pope's intentions on cleaning up the Vatican?

Next Episode

5/12/25 - Canon Luke Zignego, ICKSP - What Is The Catholic View On Immigration?

Canon Luke Zignego, ICKSP serves as Chaplain of Saint Joseph Oratory in the Diocese of Gary, Indiana. He was ordained in 2018.

In Today's Show:

Is there a new book of blessings used by priests that is different than before?
If Mary is referred to as the mother of God, why do we not refer to St. Joseph as the father of God?
Where did Cain's wife come from?
What is the Catholic view on immigration?
If you remember a mortal sin after confession, can you still take communion?
Is it appropriate for lay persons to bless for children or a spouse?
Can you make a spiritual communion in the state of mortal sin?
What Missal does the ICKSP use?
At what point does an anatomy class become sinful?
Does doing the Rosary fulfill Sunday obligation?
What does Canon's typical day look like?
How difficult is it to release a soul from purgatory?
What is your advice for fighting vanity?