Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

The Spiritual Life of a Priest

April 6th, 2023  |  21 mins 53 secs

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How do priests pray? Fr. Josh responds to a listener question regarding the spiritual life of a priest and what requirements are placed on a diocesan priest for prayer. Additionally, Fr. Josh shares the story of an unnamed saint to emphasize the importance of a daily Holy Hour.

Dealing with Shame, Bringing Your Kids to Adoration, and Combatting the Power of Evil

August 12th, 2021  |  34 mins 20 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about dealing with shame, how to bring your young kids to adoration, and how to combat the power of evil.

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

March 11th, 2021  |  36 mins 58 secs

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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.

Spacing out Children, Belief in the Eucharist, and Metal Music

July 7th, 2020  |  29 mins 50 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions on spacing out children using natural family planning, belief in the Eucharist, and metal music.

Baptisms with Same-Sex Parents, Helping Family Understand Church Teachings, and Overwhelming Guilt

July 30th, 2019  |  32 mins 44 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about how to respond to a same-sex couple who wants their child baptized, how to help family understand Church teaching, and how to stop feeling guilty about sins from the past.

Eucharistic Adoration, Mary’s Perpetual Virginity, Single Moms, and Children Questioning the Catholic Faith

January 29th, 2019  |  36 mins 14 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about what to do in Eucharistic Adoration, why Mary and Joseph did not consummate their marriage, if single moms can practice the Catholic Faith, and how to help children who are questioning the Catholic Faith.

If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at [email protected]. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

Snippet from the Show

“God calls man first. Man may forget his Creator or hide far from his face; he may run after idols or accuse the deity of having abandoned him; yet the living and true God tirelessly calls each person to that mysterious encounter known as prayer.” (CCC 2567)

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