Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

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Be My Guest: All About Prayer (with Fr. Mark-Mary) May 06, 2021

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Fr. Mark-Mary, CFR joins Fr. Josh to talk all about prayer. They answer questions about hearing God's voice in prayer, developing a close relationship with God, silent vs. vocal prayer, and praying for the conversion of loved ones. Fr. Mark-Mary also shares about his new book, Habits for Holiness.

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"For our loved ones far from Christ, prayer united with sacrifice can be more powerful than our own words of persuasion."

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God's Chosen People, Vernacular Translations of the Bible, and The Second Coming of Jesus Apr 29, 2021

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Fr. Josh answers questions about God's chosen people, the development of vernacular translations of the Bible, and predictions about the second coming of Jesus.

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Nobody can predict the second coming of Jesus, for only the Father knows.

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Ministry Burnout, Mary's Titles, and the Diaconate Apr 22, 2021

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Fr. Josh answers questions about experiencing ministry burnout, why we have different titles for Mary, and the process of discerning the diaconate.

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If ministry becomes our God, that is a problem.

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Growing in Patience, Discerning Third Orders, and True Crime Entertainment Apr 15, 2021

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Fr. Josh answers questions about growing in the virtue of patience, discerning entering a third order as a lay person, and whether true crime entertainment can be harmful for our souls.

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The virtue of patience teaches us to surrender to the reality that we are not is control of everything.

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Honoring Parents, What If Aliens Exist, and the Power of the Holy Spirit Apr 08, 2021

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Fr. Josh answers questions about honoring our parents, how the Church would respond to the discovery an intelligent alien species, and how to develop a relationship with the Holy Spirit.

Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University.

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An Invitation to Pray: Holy Week Meditation Apr 01, 2021

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As we enter into Holy Week, Fr. Josh invites you to pray with him as he meditates on the passion, death and resurrection of Christ.

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Union with God, Enoch & Elijah, and Visionary Saints Mar 25, 2021

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Fr. Josh discusses what it means to become partakers of God's divine nature, how Enoch and Elijah were taken up to heaven prior to the time of Christ, and how the Church looks at mental health when investigating apparitions and visions.

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"For the Son of God became man so that we might become God."- St. Athanasius

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Receiving Communion, Calling Priests "Father", and Being Present to Others Mar 18, 2021

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Fr. Josh answers questions about receiving Communion, why we call priests "father", and how we can detach from our smartphones so we can be present to those around us.

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"When are present to those around us, we are being present to Christ who dwells within them."

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Interfaith Dating, Catholic Postures at Mass, and the Litany of Humility Mar 11, 2021

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Fr. Josh answers questions about interfaith dating, the meaning behind all the different kinds of postures during Mass, and the purpose of praying a challenging prayer like the litany of humility.

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"As Catholics, we kneel because it is a Biblical posture of respect and adoration before our Lord, the King of Kings."

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Special College Edition: Consistent Prayer, Young Saints, and Diversity in Campus Ministry Mar 04, 2021

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In this special edition of Ask Father Josh, Fr. Josh answers questions from college students. He discusses how to develop a consistent prayer life when you have a busy schedule, as well as how to cultivate cultural diversity in campus ministry. He also shares inspirational saints who were holy when they were young.

Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University.

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“The higher we go, the better we shall hear the voice of Christ.”- Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati

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