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5/19/26 - Fr. William Rock, FSSP - Is Saying Mass Like ”Going to Work” for Priests?
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- May 19, 2026
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Summary
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. Fr. Rock is also currently contributing to TAN Books “Year of the Latin Mass.” Fr. Rock’s video contributions can be found on TAN Books YouTube page. Show Resources: Tan Books: Year of the Latin Mass In Today's Show: Is missing Sunday Mass a mortal sin? Should someone who is discerning between marriage and the priesthood date? What does Matthew 5:22 mean? Should a parent who allows their child to move in with a boyfriend or girlfriend receive Holy Communion? When priests say Mass, is it like “going to work” for them? Do you have to consult a priest before consecrating yourself to Jesus? Is using sacramentals to combat lustful thoughts cheating? Is using acupuncture against church teaching? And more. Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!