Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

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Be My Guest: Signs from God, Fear in Discernment, and Patience with Fr. Gregory Pine Apr 21, 2022

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In this episode, Fr. Josh and guest Fr. Pine discuss signs from God, what to do with fear in discernment, and how to be patient with someone who is indecisive. Fr. Pine also shares about his new book: Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly.

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Sometimes the Lord prompts us to ask for a sign, and sometimes the Lord asks us to trust and to choose.

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Holy Week Message from Fr. Josh Apr 14, 2022

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From Assisi, Italy, Fr. Josh offers an encouraging message for this Holy Week. Fr. Josh says that each of us needs to make prayer a priority and simply sit with the Lord and be with him.

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Sit, watch, and pray.

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Speaking in Tongues and Sacred Art vs. Pornography Apr 07, 2022

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In this episode, Fr. Josh answers questions about speaking in tongues and the differences between sacred art and pornography.

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We are all invited to see the human body as a gift and not an object to be used.

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Responding to Untrue Words of Condolence and Celebrating During Lent Description Mar 31, 2022

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In this episode, Fr. Josh answers questions on how to respond to untrue words of condolence and what the parameters are for celebrating during Lent. Fr. Josh also offers advice on how to offer condolence to those who have experienced a miscarriage.

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God is inviting us to want Heaven for everyone.

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Optional Prayers in Mass, Marian Apparitions, and How the Bible Is for Everyone Mar 24, 2022

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Fr. Josh answers questions about the use of optional prayers in Mass, the purpose of Marian apparitions, and ways to encourage others to read Scripture.

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Be about what God’s about.

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Be My Guest: Understanding Exorcisms and Avoiding the Demonic with Fr. Vincent Lampert Mar 17, 2022

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In this episode, Fr. Josh and guest Fr. Lampert discuss the topic of exorcisms, how to avoid the demonic, and how to be liberated from any connection with the demonic.

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We may walk away from the Lord, but he never abandons us.

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Listening to Homilies, Charisms of Religious Orders, and Lent during Pregnancy Mar 10, 2022

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Fr. Josh answers questions on whether or not you have to listen to the homily at Mass, what the some of the different charisms in religious orders are, and what Lent should look like for an expectant mother.

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Before we complain about life circumstances, go to Jesus and be open to his response.

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Be My Guest: Dating and Relationship Questions with Dr. Mario Sacasa Mar 03, 2022

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Fr. Josh is joined by special guest Dr. Mario Sacasa. They answer questions on how to discuss the discernment of marriage in a relationship, when and how to share your past, what to do when the person you have feelings for does not draw you closer to God, and how to set appropriate boundaries in a relationship.

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If it's not for my holiness, it is not for me.

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Good Retreats, Prayer Scarves, and Resources for Lent Feb 24, 2022

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Fr. Josh answers questions on how to find a good retreat, the purpose of wearing a prayer scarf (or mantilla), and what are some good resources for Lent.

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Fasting should turn you to prayer; and the fruit of prayer ought to be almsgiving.

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Caring for Our Parents, Harry Potter, and Modes of Receiving Holy Communion Feb 17, 2022

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Fr. Josh answers questions regarding a person’s responsibility to care for their parents, whether or not Christians should read Harry Potter, and what are the correct modes for receiving Holy Communion.

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“The Word of God must order our steps in our walk to eternity.”

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