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9/14/26 - Fr. Christopher Mahar - What Does It Mean to Detach from Worldly Things?

September 14, 2026·46 min
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Father Christopher Mahar earned a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy from Providence College in 2000 and subsequently completed his Bachelor's degree in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome in 2003. He was ordained a deacon in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome in 2003 and a priest in the Diocese of Providence in 2004. He currently serves as Pastor at St. Augustine Church in Providence, Rhode Island.  In Today's Show: What does it mean for us to detach ourselves from worldly things? If I confess to a priest who doesn't speak English, would I still be absolved? How can we practice the virtue of poverty as a layperson? Are priests allowed to have personal social media accounts? 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!

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