web02.fireside.fm Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:51:12 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast) - Episodes Tagged with “Ash Wednesday” https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/tags/ash%20wednesday Tue, 25 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0500 Ask Fr. Josh is the podcast where I hear you out and do my best to help you navigate the tricky times in life when our Catholic Faith doesn’t give you an easy “fill-in-the blank” answer. On this show, we’ll listen to one another, problem solve together, and ultimately entrust everything to our Lord. If this is your first time tuning in, here’s how the show goes: Each episode, I'll address three to four of your questions. I’ll cover everything from Catholic teaching to moral dilemmas to relationship advice. I'm not perfect, and I can’t guarantee that my advice is going to make things easy, but I'll do my best to share what I've learned during my time as a priest, pastor, and friend. Send me your questions at ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh en-us episodic Fr. Josh helps you navigate the tricky times in life when our Catholic Faith doesn’t give you an easy, “fill-in-the blank” answer. Ascension Ask Fr. Josh is the podcast where I hear you out and do my best to help you navigate the tricky times in life when our Catholic Faith doesn’t give you an easy “fill-in-the blank” answer. On this show, we’ll listen to one another, problem solve together, and ultimately entrust everything to our Lord. If this is your first time tuning in, here’s how the show goes: Each episode, I'll address three to four of your questions. I’ll cover everything from Catholic teaching to moral dilemmas to relationship advice. I'm not perfect, and I can’t guarantee that my advice is going to make things easy, but I'll do my best to share what I've learned during my time as a priest, pastor, and friend. Send me your questions at ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh no fr. josh johnson, father josh johnson, fr josh, father josh, fr josh johnson, ask fr josh, ask fr. josh, ask father josh, catholic, catholicism, catholic church, faith, catholic theology, theology, ascension press, ascension, ascension presents, Roman Catholic, catholic podcast, catholics, christian, christianity, religion, catholic faith, catholic religion, faith, god, Jesus, Jesus Christ, relationship with Jesus, catholic beliefs, catholic priest, priest, prayer, praying, holiness, saints, catholic faith formation, ascension catholic, ascension catholic faith formation, catholic teachings, spirituality, Ascension podcasts@ascensionpress.com All About Lent: What's Best for Your Soul This Year? https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/94 d09cfc22-ba48-4557-a210-09e5bd23c452 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Josh answers the question, “What’s the point of Lent?" He then asks a set of questions to help you determine which Lenten practices will be best for your soul this year. 24:14 no <p>Fr. Josh answers the question, “What’s the point of Lent?" He then asks a set of questions to help you determine which Lenten practices will be best for your soul this year. </p> <p class="has-text-align-center"><strong><em>Snippet from the Show </em></strong></p> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em>When we enter into the Lenten season, we enter into spiritual warfare. Expect Satan to discourage you, but don’t talk to the snake … go directly to Jesus. </em></p> <div class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <p><strong>Glory Story (3:10) </strong></p> <div class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <h3><strong>What’s the Point of Lent? (5:40)</strong></h3> <div class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <h3><strong>Figuring Out What Your Soul Needs This Lent </strong></h3> <ul> <li>Add more silence to your day: give God some extra time to speak to your heart, teaching you to become more like him (we become like those we hangout with).</li> <li>Choose your fast wisely: make sure you’re picking a fast that will really challenge you and that you’ll <em>feel</em> all of Lent.</li> <li>Stop hitting the snooze button: replace those extra few minutes of sleep with a few minutes of prayer each morning.</li> <li>Get off social media: we can waste a lot of time on social media that could be spent with God or our brothers and sisters. Kick that habit during Lent.</li> <li>Make sure you have accountability: find a close friend you can be vulnerable with and hold each other accountable this Lent.</li> <li>Replace a good for a greater good: whatever you’re fasting from, find a prayer or spiritual practice to replace it with during Lent.</li> </ul> <div class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <h3><strong>Resources: </strong></h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/collections/collection-book/products/pocket-guide-to-adoration"><em>Pocket Guide to Adoration</em></a> by Fr. Josh Johnson</li> <li>Email your questions about Lent and other topics and feedback to Fr. Josh at <a href="mailto:askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com">askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com</a> </li> <li>Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to subscribe for the chance to win a free copy of Fr. Josh’s new book!</li> <li> <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/collections/collection-book/products/broken-and-blessed-an-invitation-to-my-generation"><em>Broken and Blessed</em></a> by Fr. Josh Johnson</li> </ul> fr. josh johnson, father josh johnson, fr josh, father josh, fr josh johnson, ask fr josh, ask fr. josh, ask father josh, catholic, catholicism, catholic, faith, catholic theology, theology,

Fr. Josh answers the question, “What’s the point of Lent?" He then asks a set of questions to help you determine which Lenten practices will be best for your soul this year. 

Snippet from the Show 

When we enter into the Lenten season, we enter into spiritual warfare. Expect Satan to discourage you, but don’t talk to the snake … go directly to Jesus. 

Glory Story (3:10) 

What’s the Point of Lent? (5:40)

Figuring Out What Your Soul Needs This Lent

  • Add more silence to your day: give God some extra time to speak to your heart, teaching you to become more like him (we become like those we hangout with).
  • Choose your fast wisely: make sure you’re picking a fast that will really challenge you and that you’ll feel all of Lent.
  • Stop hitting the snooze button: replace those extra few minutes of sleep with a few minutes of prayer each morning.
  • Get off social media: we can waste a lot of time on social media that could be spent with God or our brothers and sisters. Kick that habit during Lent.
  • Make sure you have accountability: find a close friend you can be vulnerable with and hold each other accountable this Lent.
  • Replace a good for a greater good: whatever you’re fasting from, find a prayer or spiritual practice to replace it with during Lent.

Resources: 

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Fr. Josh answers the question, “What’s the point of Lent?" He then asks a set of questions to help you determine which Lenten practices will be best for your soul this year. 

Snippet from the Show 

When we enter into the Lenten season, we enter into spiritual warfare. Expect Satan to discourage you, but don’t talk to the snake … go directly to Jesus. 

Glory Story (3:10) 

What’s the Point of Lent? (5:40)

Figuring Out What Your Soul Needs This Lent

  • Add more silence to your day: give God some extra time to speak to your heart, teaching you to become more like him (we become like those we hangout with).
  • Choose your fast wisely: make sure you’re picking a fast that will really challenge you and that you’ll feel all of Lent.
  • Stop hitting the snooze button: replace those extra few minutes of sleep with a few minutes of prayer each morning.
  • Get off social media: we can waste a lot of time on social media that could be spent with God or our brothers and sisters. Kick that habit during Lent.
  • Make sure you have accountability: find a close friend you can be vulnerable with and hold each other accountable this Lent.
  • Replace a good for a greater good: whatever you’re fasting from, find a prayer or spiritual practice to replace it with during Lent.

Resources: 

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]]> Ash Wednesday, Dress Code for Mass, and Downplaying Mortal Sins During Confession https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/43 334a2759-4543-4f3d-b0bf-7c82869efc26 Tue, 05 Mar 2019 12:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Josh answers questions about wearing ashes in public on Ash Wednesday, what to wear at daily Mass vs. Sunday Mass, and how detailed we need to be about mortal sins during confession. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show "Imagine the people who might ask you questions about your ashes. It’s a great opportunity to be a witness and to evangelize. It’s also a great opportunity for you to remember that you are dust, that you are called to daily repentance, and that you are called to be an intercessor for the world." 33:20 no Fr. Josh answers questions about wearing ashes in public on Ash Wednesday, what to wear at daily Mass vs. Sunday Mass, and how detailed we need to be about mortal sins during confession. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show Imagine the people who might ask you questions about your ashes. It’s a great opportunity to be a witness and to evangelize. It’s also a great opportunity for you to remember that you are dust, that you are called to daily repentance, and that you are called to be an intercessor for the world. If listening on your iphone, scroll down to "Chapters" and automatically jump to your favorite questions! Visit www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh to view the full version of the show notes for every episode. SHOWNOTES Glory Story (1:23) Listener Feedback (4:57) Ash Wednesday (15:09) Downplaying Mortal Sins During Confession (20:17) Dress Code for Mass (27:50) Universal Points (30:48) Ash Wednesday, mass, confession, catholic, priest, fr. josh Fr. Josh answers questions about wearing ashes in public on Ash Wednesday, what to wear at daily Mass vs. Sunday Mass, and how detailed we need to be about mortal sins during confession.

If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

Snippet from the Show

Imagine the people who might ask you questions about your ashes. It’s a great opportunity to be a witness and to evangelize. It’s also a great opportunity for you to remember that you are dust, that you are called to daily repentance, and that you are called to be an intercessor for the world.

If listening on your iphone, scroll down to "Chapters" and automatically jump to your favorite questions!

Visit www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh to view the full version of the show notes for every episode.

SHOWNOTES
Glory Story (1:23)
Listener Feedback (4:57)
Ash Wednesday (15:09)
Downplaying Mortal Sins During Confession (20:17)
Dress Code for Mass (27:50)
Universal Points (30:48)

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]]> Fr. Josh answers questions about wearing ashes in public on Ash Wednesday, what to wear at daily Mass vs. Sunday Mass, and how detailed we need to be about mortal sins during confession.

If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

Snippet from the Show

Imagine the people who might ask you questions about your ashes. It’s a great opportunity to be a witness and to evangelize. It’s also a great opportunity for you to remember that you are dust, that you are called to daily repentance, and that you are called to be an intercessor for the world.

If listening on your iphone, scroll down to "Chapters" and automatically jump to your favorite questions!

Visit www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh to view the full version of the show notes for every episode.

SHOWNOTES
Glory Story (1:23)
Listener Feedback (4:57)
Ash Wednesday (15:09)
Downplaying Mortal Sins During Confession (20:17)
Dress Code for Mass (27:50)
Universal Points (30:48)

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