Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

SSPX, Three Days of Darkness, and Captain America

May 5th, 2020  |  33 mins 58 secs

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This week, Fr. Josh answers questions on the SSPX, the three days of darkness, and Captain America.

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"Holy Scripture should be our first love. ‘We have to read them, contemplate them, and put them into practice more than we breathe.’”

Soul Ties, Suffering Well, and Reception of the Soul

April 28th, 2020  |  38 mins 13 secs

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This week, Fr. Josh answers questions on soul ties, how to offer up your suffering, and the institution of our souls.

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“God’s divine mercy is available to everyone… God is calling all of us to be saints.”

All About the Priesthood: Women Priests, Married Priests, and Flawed Priests

January 28th, 2020  |  39 mins

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Fr. Josh answers three questions about the priesthood: Why can’t women be priests? Why can’t priests get married? And how can we look past the human flaws of the priest when he is acting in persona Christi?

Wearing Rosaries, Taize Prayer, and Spiritual Direction

October 29th, 2019  |  27 mins 36 secs

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Is it sacrilegious to wear a rosary? Is a rosary without a crucifix still a rosary? Should Catholics engage in Taize prayer, or is Taize prayer a new age practice? Lastly, what’s the difference between spiritual direction and pastoral counseling?

Be My Guest: Kevin McCall, Asking for Signs, and the Holy Spirit

August 27th, 2019  |  40 mins

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Fr. Josh and Kevin McCall answer questions about prayer, asking God for signs, and how to have a relationship with the Holy Spirit.

Depression, Sexism in the Church, Candy During Lent, and Posting on Facebook

March 19th, 2019  |  33 mins 58 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about why God allows depression, sexism in the Church, choosing a good Lenten sacrifice, and posting religious images and quotes on social media. 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!