Catholic Dating, How Far is Too Far Before Marriage, and Spiritual Intimacy

Childhood Abuse, Anxiety, Converting to Catholicism, Father Abandonment, and Communion Cup: Fr. Josh answers questions about following the commandment to honor your parents when it comes to childhood abuse, living with chronic anxiety, being the first in a family to convert to Catholicism, dealing with absent fathers, and avoiding the communion cup during flu season. 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! by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

38 min listen

Virgin Mary, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), and Discerning Vocation while Experiencing Same-Sex Attraction: Fr. Josh answers questions about the Catholic view of the Virgin Mary, problems with IVF, and how to discern your vocation while experiencing same-sex attraction. 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! by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

38 min listen

Vasectomies, Death of a Family Member, Prayer Journaling, and Gay Relationships: Fr. Josh answers questions about what to do if you had a vasectomy prior to having a conversion, how to regain faith after the death of a loved one, prayer journaling, and gay relationships within your family. If you have a question, comment, or a response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

42 min listen

The Rosary, Working on Sundays, and NFP: Fr. Josh talks about the Rosary, Working on Sundays, and NFP. Glory Story (1:48) The Rosary (5:57) Would you please give some pointers on how to explain why the Rosary is not repetitious prayer? I have friends who tell me it is wrong to recite the Rosary at all, let alone even daily. I just never know how to answer them. Thank you! -Lily Working on Sundays (12:47) I occasionally have to work on Sundays. It bothers me a bit because our faith is very clear about worship on Sunday. I do my best to attend Mass but sometimes I get there when it is almost over and it's the best that I can do. I am afraid if I bring this up to my boss he will replace me with someone else who will work on Sundays and I’ll lose out on hours and pay that I need to support my family. What do I do? -Erin NFP (19:53) My mother in law doesn't believe the Church’s teaching on contraception and she frequently makes passive aggressive jokes about how we are just by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

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The Eucharist, Relationship Standards, and Smoking Weed: Fr. Josh talks about the Eucharist, relationship standards when it comes to faith, and the morality of smoking weed. Glory Story (5:50) Smoking Weed (10:30) I know a lot of Catholic friends who are fine with smoking pot. They say that they can do it in moderation just like drinking alcohol. If it were to become legal, would it be ok to smoke occasionally? If not, how is it different than drinking alcohol? -Aaron The Eucharist (18:18) Why must we believe in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist? -Teresia Relationship Standards (26:07) In searching for a partner, how important is intellectual compatibility and spiritual compatibility in the long run? Is it sufficient if the other person is just mildly Catholic or is it important for him to match my spiritual level? I am new to the dating scene and I prefer someone who is serious about his faith, who is willing to grow and learn with me, who can discuss theolog by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

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Infant Baptism, Ending Friendships, and Purgatory: Fr. Josh answers questions about baptizing infants, ending friendships, and the purpose of Purgatory. If you have a question, comment, or a response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

35 min listen

Distractions in Prayer, Alcoholic Spouses, and Racism in the Church: Fr. Josh answers questions about being distracted and easily bored by daily prayer, what to do if your spouse is a verbally abusive alcoholic, and how to respond to racism in the church. 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! by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

37 min listen

Divorce, Going to Hell, and Being Angry at God: Fr. Josh answers questions about contested divorce, if mortal sin automatically leads to hell without confession, and if anger at God is a sin. 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! by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

42 min listen

Game of Thrones, Fallen-Away Catholics, and Discernment: Fr. Josh talks about Game of Thrones, fallen-away Catholics, and discernment. Glory Story (3:01) Game of Thrones (7:36) Fr. Josh, is it immoral to watch Game of Thrones? I have several Catholic friends who watch this show and claim that despite the explicit sex, nudity, innuendos, and violence, their spiritual life is not impacted. Most of them don’t even fast forward through the scenes. They claim the storyline is completely worth it. While I don’t argue with the exciting plot, I think watching this, especially as a Catholic is immoral. It is basically pornography, and it promotes the objectification of people. In short, the end doesn't justify the means. Am I being too picky, or as Catholics should we be more careful about the TV shows and movies we watch? -Michael Fallen-Away Catholics (16:32) What would be your advice on how to reach my 21 year old son who has left the Catholic faith? -Patricia Discernment ( by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

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Is Your Spouse Your Friend, How to Be Catholic at Work, Is Sex Just to Make Babies, and Healing from Past Dating Wounds: Fr. Josh answers questions about being friends with your spouse, living out your Catholic faith in a secular workplace, whether sex is just for having babies, and how to heal from past dating wounds. If you have a question, comment, or a response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

32 min listen

The Bible, Masturbation, Honeymoon Abstinence, and Holy Communion: Fr. Josh answers questions about fertile honeymooners, self-gratification, cannon law, and the (supposed) decline of morality since biblical times. by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

37 min listen

Pope Francis, Priests Playing Favorites, and Celibacy: Fr. Josh answers questions about Pope Francis and the media, priests playing favorites with parishioners, and dealing with celibacy as a priest. If you have a question, comment, or a response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

35 min listen

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God: God the Father created each and every one of us for no other reason than because he desires for us to become saints. The greatest saint that God ever created is the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. She desires us to join her in heaven and worship the Father and be in total communion with our bridegroom, Jesus. Today, on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Fr. Josh brings you a special episode all about Our Lady. Snippet from the Show: No Mary, no Christ. Know Mary, know Christ. The deeper we lean into Mary, the deeper we are going to lean into Jesus Christ, our savior. by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

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Eucharistic Adoration, Mary’s Perpetual Virginity, Single Moms, and Children Questioning the Catholic Faith: Fr. Josh answers questions about what to do in Eucharistic Adoration, why Mary and Joseph did not consummate their marriage, if single moms can practice the Catholic Faith, and how to help children who are questioning the Catholic Faith. 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 “God calls man first. Man may forget his Creator or hide far from his face; he may run after idols or accuse the deity of having abandoned him; yet the living and true God tirelessly calls each person to that mysterious encounter known as prayer.” (CCC 2567) **If listening on your phone, scroll down to "Chapters" and automatically jump to your favorite questions!** **Visit www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh to view the show notes for every episod by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

36 min listen

Racism, Non-Catholic Bible Studies, Organ Donation, and Plastic Surgery: Fr. Josh answers questions about racism in the United States, attending non-Catholic Bible studies, organ donation, and plastic surgery. If you have a question, comment, or a response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

41 min listen

Halloween, Children at Mass, and Maid of Honor: 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 askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

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Be My Guest: Jeff Cavins, Activated Discipleship, and Catholic Swag: Fr. Josh interviews Jeff Cavins on his new book, The Activated Disciple, and how to be a true disciple of Christ. They also discuss Jeff’s journey to Catholicism, being a fan of Jesus vs. a follower of Jesus, cultivating a real relationship with the person of Jesus Christ, and how to share the Gospel with others. by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

42 min listen

The Pill, Choosing Godparents, and Loneliness: Fr. Josh answers questions about taking the birth control pill for health issues, choosing holy godparents, and dealing with an overwhelming loneliness. 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! by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

38 min listen

Infidelity, Venial Sins, Letting Go, and Anger: Fr. Josh answers questions about infidelity and divorce, confessing venial sins, letting go, and feeling anger towards others. If you have a question, comment, or a response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

35 min listen

Hormone Replacement Therapy, 30 Years Since Last Confession, When Do We Receive Our Souls: Fr. Josh answers questions about transitioning from male to female, concerns about going to confession for the first time in 30 years, and when a person’s soul is created. by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

35 min listen

Praying the Paul VI Rosary: Today’s episode is a special episode on prayer where Fr. Josh actually invites you to pull out your rosary and pray with him. The Rosary is one of the most powerful prayers we can pray as a disciple of Jesus. Fr. Josh guides you through the mystery of the Agony in the Garden in the style Pope St. Paul VI recommends. So make a cup of coffee, light a candle, and take a moment to pray a decade of the Rosary with Fr. Josh. Snippet from the Show: No disciple of Jesus, not one of them, understands our Lord and has a deeper intimacy with him than Mary. She has the most profound, personal, beautiful relationship with Jesus. And so when we pray the Rosary, what we are doing is asking Mary to pray for us and with us, that we may be able to penetrate the mysteries of the gospel that reveals the life of Jesus to us. by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

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Merry Christmas!: Fr. Josh wishes you a Merry Christmas and sings a few songs. by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

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Pray for Our Priests: This week, Fr. Josh is at a priest conference with his diocese trying to grow and experience renewal in his priesthood. He invites you to pray for the priests of Baton Rouge so their hearts may be set on fire by our Lord to live holy lives and become saints. Snippet from the Show: They need your prayers, they need you to intercede for them to become holy. by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

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Spending the Night, Humility, the Paranormal, and Same Sex Adoption: Fr. Josh answers questions about whether or not spending the night together before marriage is OK, what true humility looks like, if Catholics believe in paranormal activity, and how to evangelize to friends who believe same sex adoption is good. 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 Authentic love never sends the lover to the confessional because of sin. Authentic love always accompanies the lover to the confessional because of grace. **If listening on your phone, scroll down to "Chapters" and automatically jump to your favorite questions!** **Visit www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh to view the show notes for every episode.** by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

44 min listen

Money, Chronic Pain, Discerning the Priesthood: Fr. Josh answers questions about money, full time jobs and benefits, how to unite chronic pain with Jesus’ pain, and tips for discerning the priesthood. 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! by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

30 min listen

Original Sin, Explicit Music, State of Life Vocations, and Can Priests and Women Be Friends: Today Fr. Josh answers questions about how we become stained by original sin, listening to music with explicit lyrics, if feeling called to marriage means you will find a spouse, and if a friendship between a priest and a woman is appropriate. 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! by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

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An Invitation to Pray: Fr. Josh just got back from a retreat in Rome and Assisi, where he was able to go away and pray and be with Jesus, and it was awesome. So take the next 30 - 45 minutes you would have spent listening to this podcast and just pray and hang out with Jesus. by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

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The Big Bang, Examination of Conscience, and Overcoming Mortal Sins: Fr. Josh answers questions about the Catholic perspective on the Big Bang, how to find a thorough examination of conscience for confession, and ways to overcome mortal sins. 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! Visit www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh to view the show notes for every episode. by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

42 min listen

Lust, Reading Scripture, Lying, and Jehovah’s Witnesses: Fr. Josh answers questions about struggling with lustful thoughts, guidance on how to read Scripture, if lying is ever OK, and what to do when Jehovah’s Witnesses knock on your door. 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! by Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

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