Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

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How Can I Serve My Parish? Sep 08, 2022

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Did you know that each of us is called to serve our parish in a particular way? Sometimes it can be daunting to figure out how God wants us to serve. In this episode, Fr. Josh gives tips and suggestions on how to discern God’s will in this matter.

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Discernment cannot happen if you are not invested in the sacraments.

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Be My Guest: Do You Know What You Believe? (with Sarah Swafford) Sep 01, 2022

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What do we believe and why do we believe it? This week, Fr. Josh is joined by special guest Sarah Swafford to discuss the new series What We Believe. Sarah shares some of her favorite aspects of the series and why this series is so important for people today.

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Let the stirring of your heart be illuminated by your mind.

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Anointing of the Sick vs. Last Rites Aug 25, 2022

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Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Anointing of the Sick and Last Rites? Fr. Josh shares about each one and explains their differences. Fr. Josh also shares about an incredible young man who not only lived a life for God, but also gives us a great example of a holy death.

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When you receive the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, you receive spiritual strength from God.

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How Can the Saints Hear Us? Aug 18, 2022

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Welcome back to this new season of Ask Fr. Josh! In this episode, Fr. Josh responds to a question on how the saints are able to hear us when we pray to them. He also shares about a saint who we can look to to help us break boundaries and serve the Lord beyond our own capacity.

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We were created for Jesus and only he will satisfy us.

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Bringing Children to Mass, Stations of the Cross Outside of Lent, and Altar Servers Jun 02, 2022

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In this episode, Fr. Josh answers questions on bringing children to Mass, praying the Stations of the Cross outside of Lent, and understanding rules around altar servers.

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Jesus is always inviting you to enter more deeply into the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

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Catholic Apparel, Treating Yourself, and Valid Baptisms May 26, 2022

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In this episode, Fr. Josh answers questions about wearing Catholic apparel and accessories, whether or not it is ok to “treat yourself,” and what makes a Baptism valid.

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We have to take care of ourselves so that we can pour ourselves out for others.

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Seeking Catholic Friendship, Obstacles to Entering the Church, and a Desire for Heaven May 19, 2022

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In this episode, Fr. Josh answers questions on how to develop Catholic friendships, what to do with obstacles to entering the Church, and having a desire for Heaven.

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If you pursue Jesus and the sacraments, God will provide the grace you need to face any obstacles.

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Tears in Heaven, Mary and Anger, and Struggling with Scrupulosity May 12, 2022

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In this episode, Fr. Josh answers questions about whether or not there are tears in Heaven, Mary feeling anger, and how to work through scrupulosity.

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In Heaven, we will see things as God sees them.

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Donating Your Body to Science, Old Testament Saints, and the Story of Veronica May 05, 2022

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In this episode, Fr. Josh answers questions about donating your body to science, Old Testament Saints, and the story of Veronica. Fr. Josh also shares some of the fruits of his recent trip to Italy.

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We are called to imitate the virtues of the saints so that we can persevere in our walk toward Heaven.

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Be My Guest: Motherhood, Mary, and Favorite Female Saints with Lisa Cotter Apr 28, 2022

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In this episode, Fr. Josh and guest Lisa Cotter discuss the desire (or lack thereof) for motherhood, how we can be like Mary, and what are some of their favorite female saints. Lisa also shares a little about her new book Reveal the Gift: Living the Feminine Genius.

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There is so much freedom in how femininity can be expressed and how feminine gifts can be lived.

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