Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

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Women Leaders in the Church, Ephesians 5:22-23, and the Right Reception of Holy Communion Feb 10, 2022

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Fr. Josh answers questions regarding the authority and leadership of women in the Church, what it means for wives to be submissive to their husbands, and how to talk with loved ones about the right reception of Holy Communion.

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Because I am in love with Christ, I care about what he cares about.

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Syncretism, Facing Rejection, and the Proper Use of NFP Feb 03, 2022

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Fr. Josh answers regarding the issue of syncretism, how to face rejection when pursuing your vocation, and how to use Natural Family Planning (NFP) appropriately in marriage.

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“You are seen. You are known. You are wanted by God.”

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Medical Marijuana, Spiritual Gifts, and the Reward of Holiness Jan 27, 2022

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Fr. Josh answers questions regarding the use of medical marijuana, why an individual person does not possess all the spiritual gifts, and finally the reward of holiness and the sacrifices we make in our relationship with Jesus Christ.

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"We avoid sin because we’ve come to know the one who our hearts were created for."

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Traveling with a Significant Other, Prayer Lists, and Fraternal Correction Jan 20, 2022

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Fr. Josh answers questions about traveling with your significant other before marriage, how to prune long prayer lists when interceding for others, and how to charitably correct friends or family members who are not living virtuously.

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"The fruit of our belief system is our behavior."

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Growing in Compassion, Seeing Christ in Others, and Emotional Chastity Jan 13, 2022

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Fr. Josh answers questions on emotional chastity, growing in compassion, and seeing Christ in others.

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By the virtue of my Baptism, I am the Body of the Christ. When the Father sees me, the Father sees his beloved Son.

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Prayers for Souls in Purgatory, St. Michael the Archangel, and Jesus Before the Incarnation Jan 06, 2022

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Fr. Josh answers questions about what our prayers do for the souls in purgatory, why St. Michael the Archangel is considered a saint, and what was Jesus' nature as the Second Person of the Trinity before the incarnation.

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The Catholic Church uses the term "saint" to refer to any being who is in heaven, either an angel or a human being.

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2021 New Years Special Dec 30, 2021

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Today, Fr. Josh encourages us to look at our vices and then to pursue the opposing virtue in the coming new year.

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Christ Entered Into Our Mess Dec 23, 2021

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This week in a Christmas special, Father Josh encourages us to pray with the Scriptures read during the Christmas Masses. As we listen to the genealogy of Jesus on Christmas Eve, he reminds us that Jesus came from a family of sinners and that Christ came to save all, no matter how great or how little the sinner.

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"Each and every one of us has a past and we shouldn't let our past mistakes dictate our future, our destiny, our calling to become saints in our walk towards eternity... God is bigger than our mess."

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Sacramentals vs. Superstitions, and Getting to Know God Dec 16, 2021

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Fr. Josh answers questions about how to properly use sacramentals and how to grow in relationship with God when prayer is tough.

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“Catholics sometimes approach sacramentals as if they are magic or having power in and of themselves, instead of approaching them as instruments of grace.”

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Are All Religions the Same, Accepting a Partner's Sexual History, and Letting Go of Past Hurts Dec 09, 2021

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Fr. Josh answers questions about whether all world religions are the same, how to accept a partner’s sexual history in a dating relationship, and how to let go of past sufferings and hurts.

*Please note: This episode contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children – parental discretion is advised.

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We can reverence the fact that there are true, good, and beautiful aspects of different world religions, but we should always invite people to discover Jesus Christ, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

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