Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

The Year of St. Joseph, the Incarnation, and Fasting before Communion

December 17th, 2020  |  29 mins 27 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions on the year of St. Joseph announced by Pope Francis, the mystery of the Incarnation, and the details of fasting before receiving Holy Communion.

Returning to Mass, Beach Weddings, and Marian Consecration

October 1st, 2020  |  19 mins 58 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about returning to mass during COVID, the validity of beach weddings and why we should consecrate ourselves to Jesus through Mary.

Dropping Hosts, Not Kneeling at Mass, and the Devil in Our Thoughts

September 24th, 2019  |  31 mins 29 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about what to do when a consecrated Host is dropped during Communion, if the devil and demons can read our thoughts when we’re tempted, and what to do about a congregation that doesn’t kneel during Mass.

Holding Hands During the Our Father, Loss of Zeal, and Rap

September 10th, 2019  |  37 mins 12 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about holding hands when we say the Our Father during Mass, what to do about a dry spiritual life, and whether it’s possible to reconcile a love of rap and a religious vocation.

Traditional Latin Mass, Witchcraft, and Mystic Visions

July 2nd, 2019  |  30 mins 36 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about why some Catholics seem to think traditional Latin Mass is better than the Norvus Ordo, whether witchcraft is demonic or fake, and why only some saints have mystic visions. 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!

Chapel Veils, Free Will, and Methods for Preventing Pregnancy

May 7th, 2019  |  39 mins 53 secs

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Today Fr. Josh answers questions about women wearing chapel veils at Mass, what to do with our God-given freedom, and whether certain methods for preventing pregnancy are permissible during times of fertility.

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!

The Devil, Life After Rape, and Giving Communion to Unbelievers

April 2nd, 2019  |  36 mins 1 sec

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Fr. Josh answers questions about why God created the devil, distributing Communion to people in a state of mortal sin, and how to return to God after a traumatic assault. 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.

Ash Wednesday, Dress Code for Mass, and Downplaying Mortal Sins During Confession

March 5th, 2019  |  33 mins 20 secs

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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 [email protected]. 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."

Halloween, Children at Mass, and Maid of Honor

October 23rd, 2018  |  30 mins 47 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about dressing up in costumes for Halloween, what to do when you have fussy children at Mass, and how to choose a maid of honor for a wedding. 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!