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  <title>An Invitation to Pray: Holy Week Meditation</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>As we enter into Holy Week, Fr. Josh invites you to pray with him as he meditates on the passion, death and resurrection of Christ.</itunes:subtitle>
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Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University. (https://tinyurl.com/ya76yqhh)
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Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to subscribe to Fr. Josh’s shownotes or go to www.AscensionPress.com/askfatherjosh
Submit your questions and feedback to Fr.Josh by filling out a form at www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh 
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<p>Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, <a href="https://tinyurl.com/ya76yqhh" rel="nofollow">Ave Maria University.</a></p>

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<li>Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to subscribe to Fr. Josh’s shownotes or go to <a href="http://www.AscensionPress.com/askfatherjosh" rel="nofollow">www.AscensionPress.com/askfatherjosh</a></li>
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</ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>As we enter into Holy Week, Fr. Josh invites you to pray with him as he meditates on the passion, death and resurrection of Christ.</p>

<p>Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, <a href="https://tinyurl.com/ya76yqhh" rel="nofollow">Ave Maria University.</a></p>

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<li>Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to subscribe to Fr. Josh’s shownotes or go to <a href="http://www.AscensionPress.com/askfatherjosh" rel="nofollow">www.AscensionPress.com/askfatherjosh</a></li>
<li>Submit your questions and feedback to Fr.Josh by filling out a form at <a href="http://www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh" rel="nofollow">www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh</a></li>
</ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>The Devil, Life After Rape, and Giving Communion to Unbelievers</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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 askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode.</itunes:subtitle>
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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!
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He suffered, not only for our redemption, but so that we wouldn’t have to suffer alone. He knows that you’re going to suffer in so many ways. He knew that people, in their free will, were going to hurt you and he wanted you to know that you are not alone. He is with you and he is suffering with you.
For today's shownotes including resources from Fr. Josh, listen to today's episode at ascensionpress.com/askfrjosh 
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<p>If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at <a href="mailto:askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com" rel="nofollow">askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com</a>. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!</p>

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He suffered, not only for our redemption, but so that we wouldn’t have to suffer alone. He knows that you’re going to suffer in so many ways. He knew that people, in their free will, were going to hurt you and he wanted you to know that you are not alone. He is with you and he is suffering with you.</em></p>

<p>For today&#39;s shownotes including resources from Fr. Josh, listen to today&#39;s episode at ascensionpress.com/askfrjosh</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at <a href="mailto:askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com" rel="nofollow">askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com</a>. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!</p>

<p><em>Snippet from the Show<br>
He suffered, not only for our redemption, but so that we wouldn’t have to suffer alone. He knows that you’re going to suffer in so many ways. He knew that people, in their free will, were going to hurt you and he wanted you to know that you are not alone. He is with you and he is suffering with you.</em></p>

<p>For today&#39;s shownotes including resources from Fr. Josh, listen to today&#39;s episode at ascensionpress.com/askfrjosh</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Be My Guest: Dr. Edward Sri, the Crucifixion, and St. Joseph</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Josh and scripture scholar Dr. Edward Sri answer questions about Jesus’ divine nature, why Jesus had to be crucified, and what happened to St. Joseph during Christ’s passion. 
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He’s so in love with us that he wants to do everything he can to break down any barriers that keep us from him. That’s why he’s willing to come down and enter finite time and space and take on human flesh and even offer it up as a sacrifice for our sins. -Dr. Edward Sri
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!
For full shownotes and resources from this episode please visit: ascensionpress.com/askfrjosh 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. Josh and scripture scholar Dr. Edward Sri answer questions about Jesus’ divine nature, why Jesus had to be crucified, and what happened to St. Joseph during Christ’s passion.</p>

<p><em>Snippet from the Show<br>
He’s so in love with us that he wants to do everything he can to break down any barriers that keep us from him. That’s why he’s willing to come down and enter finite time and space and take on human flesh and even offer it up as a sacrifice for our sins. -Dr. Edward Sri</em></p>

<p>If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at <a href="mailto:askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com" rel="nofollow">askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com</a>. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!</p>

<p>For full shownotes and resources from this episode please visit: ascensionpress.com/askfrjosh</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. Josh and scripture scholar Dr. Edward Sri answer questions about Jesus’ divine nature, why Jesus had to be crucified, and what happened to St. Joseph during Christ’s passion.</p>

<p><em>Snippet from the Show<br>
He’s so in love with us that he wants to do everything he can to break down any barriers that keep us from him. That’s why he’s willing to come down and enter finite time and space and take on human flesh and even offer it up as a sacrifice for our sins. -Dr. Edward Sri</em></p>

<p>If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at <a href="mailto:askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com" rel="nofollow">askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com</a>. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!</p>

<p>For full shownotes and resources from this episode please visit: ascensionpress.com/askfrjosh</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)</a></p>]]>
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