web02.fireside.fm Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:25:49 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast) - Episodes Tagged with “Celebrating Halloween” https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/tags/celebrating%20halloween Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0400 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 The Catholic Take on Halloween, Becoming a Priest Later in Life, and Using Social Media in a Saintly Way https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/130 7dce0264-f540-4cf1-9b7d-5dc4c4938643 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Josh answers questions on celebrating Halloween as Catholics, feeling a calling to the priesthood later in life, and how to use social media in a saintly way. 19:19 no Fr. Josh answers questions on celebrating Halloween as Catholics, feeling a calling to the priesthood later in life, and how to use social media in a saintly way. Snippet From the Show Halloween comes from the Catholic feast All Hallow’s Eve, referring to the solemnity of All Saints. This is an opportunity to remember the lives of the saints, the faithfully departed, and our joy in Christ who has conquered death. Submit your questions and feedback to Fr.Josh by filling out a form at www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh Text ASKFATHERJOSH to 33-777 to subscribe to Fr. Josh’s weekly email list. 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, halloween, all saints day, all hallows eve, celebrating halloween, catholic take on halloween, catholics and halloween, can catholics celebrate halloween, all souls day, calling to the priest, i feel called to be a priest, vocation to the priesthood, becoming a priest, discerning the priesthood, social media, using social media in saintly way, holiness, being holy on social media, how to use social media in a holy way, catholics on social media, christianity, religion, spirituality, catholic podcast, catholic faith, relationship with jesus christ, saints, Fr. Josh answers questions on celebrating Halloween as Catholics, feeling a calling to the priesthood later in life, and how to use social media in a saintly way.

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Halloween comes from the Catholic feast All Hallow’s Eve, referring to the solemnity of All Saints. This is an opportunity to remember the lives of the saints, the faithfully departed, and our joy in Christ who has conquered death.

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Halloween comes from the Catholic feast All Hallow’s Eve, referring to the solemnity of All Saints. This is an opportunity to remember the lives of the saints, the faithfully departed, and our joy in Christ who has conquered death.

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]]> Catholic Voting and Celebrating Halloween https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/78 b29517cd-ebbe-418e-a677-9e5aa18903cf Tue, 05 Nov 2019 12:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Josh goes in depth on two questions: What principles should Catholics turn to when it comes to voting for a political candidate? And is celebrating Halloween morally acceptable? 29:16 no Fr. Josh goes in depth on two questions: What principles should Catholics turn to when it comes to voting for a political candidate? And is celebrating Halloween morally acceptable? Snippet from the Show “Why would any follower of Jesus Christ vote for a candidate whose policies are diametrically and directly opposed to the core beliefs we hold sacred as Catholics?” SHOWNOTES Glory Story (2:08) Listener Feedback (4:20) Celebrating Halloween (9:49) Hi Father Josh!! First off, thank God for your existence, I appreciate you! I’ve been listening to you since July when a brother named Erik at a conference for men, called Triumph, told me about you (he’s probably listening to this shout out to him). Your content is very informative and it feeds my spirit. My question is, Is Halloween bad to celebrate? I’ve heard things from yes, because you're celebrating the devil to yes because satanic people do things on Halloween. But I wanted to hear from a Father, what’s your opinion on it? - Erik Catholic Voting (15:52) Hi Father Josh, I really enjoy your podcast and love your random singing bits! Shout out to Charles my bf as he loves you too. In Canada we just recently had our 2019 election, and I just want to know your thoughts on the election and, if anything, what does the Church teach on how to vote the “Catholic” way? - Michelle Resources * Broken and Blessed: An Invitation to My Generation by Fr. Josh (https://ascensionpress.com/products/broken-and-blessed-an-invitation-to-my-generation?utm_source=website&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=brokenandblessed&utm_content=afj) * Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to receive weekly emails for Fr. Josh’s podcast * 4 Principles of Catholic Social Teaching (https://media.ascensionpress.com/2019/09/06/catholic-social-teaching-explained-by-former-anglican-priest/) catholic, catholic vote, catholic voting, politics and religion, halloween, celebrating halloween, catholic priest, catholic church Fr. Josh goes in depth on two questions: What principles should Catholics turn to when it comes to voting for a political candidate? And is celebrating Halloween morally acceptable?

Snippet from the Show
“Why would any follower of Jesus Christ vote for a candidate whose policies are diametrically and directly opposed to the core beliefs we hold sacred as Catholics?”

SHOWNOTES

Glory Story (2:08)

Listener Feedback (4:20)

Celebrating Halloween (9:49)
Hi Father Josh!! First off, thank God for your existence, I appreciate you! I’ve been listening to you since July when a brother named Erik at a conference for men, called Triumph, told me about you (he’s probably listening to this shout out to him). Your content is very informative and it feeds my spirit. My question is, Is Halloween bad to celebrate? I’ve heard things from yes, because you're celebrating the devil to yes because satanic people do things on Halloween. But I wanted to hear from a Father, what’s your opinion on it?

  • Erik

Catholic Voting (15:52)
Hi Father Josh, I really enjoy your podcast and love your random singing bits! Shout out to Charles my bf as he loves you too. In Canada we just recently had our 2019 election, and I just want to know your thoughts on the election and, if anything, what does the Church teach on how to vote the “Catholic” way?

  • Michelle

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]]> Fr. Josh goes in depth on two questions: What principles should Catholics turn to when it comes to voting for a political candidate? And is celebrating Halloween morally acceptable?

Snippet from the Show
“Why would any follower of Jesus Christ vote for a candidate whose policies are diametrically and directly opposed to the core beliefs we hold sacred as Catholics?”

SHOWNOTES

Glory Story (2:08)

Listener Feedback (4:20)

Celebrating Halloween (9:49)
Hi Father Josh!! First off, thank God for your existence, I appreciate you! I’ve been listening to you since July when a brother named Erik at a conference for men, called Triumph, told me about you (he’s probably listening to this shout out to him). Your content is very informative and it feeds my spirit. My question is, Is Halloween bad to celebrate? I’ve heard things from yes, because you're celebrating the devil to yes because satanic people do things on Halloween. But I wanted to hear from a Father, what’s your opinion on it?

  • Erik

Catholic Voting (15:52)
Hi Father Josh, I really enjoy your podcast and love your random singing bits! Shout out to Charles my bf as he loves you too. In Canada we just recently had our 2019 election, and I just want to know your thoughts on the election and, if anything, what does the Church teach on how to vote the “Catholic” way?

  • Michelle

Resources

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