Fr. Josh answers questions about receiving Communion, why we call priests “father”, and how we can detach from our smartphones so we can be present to those around us.
Snippet from the Show
“Connection is more important than perfection.”
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“When are present to those around us, we are being present to Christ who dwells within them.“
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Questions
Receiving Communion
Can you discuss the Church’s teaching that we should not receive Holy Communion in a state of sin? Does this mean that we should not receive the Body of Christ if we have not gone to confession beforehand?
-Anonymous
Calling Priests “Father”
HELLO FR. JOSH!
Thank you SO much for your podcast. It has been such a light to me as I have dived deeper into my Catholic faith and answered many of my burning questions. One I haven’t heard yet is why do we call priests “father”? I recently read Matthew 23:9 which says “Call no one on earth your father; you have but one Father in heaven.” Could you elaborate on this please.
Thanks again for all you do and God bless!
-Anonymous
Being Present to Others
Hi Fr. Josh
Recently my 7 year old child told me I am on my phone too much. After some reflection I realized I am frequently on my phone scrolling, and I’m struggling to be fully present to my kids. What advice do you have for breaking attachment to the smart phone?
-Anonymous
Resources
- Submit your questions and feedback to Fr. Josh by filling out a form at www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh
- Broken and Blessed by Fr. Josh Johnson
- Pocket Guide to Adoration by Fr. Josh Johnson
- Pocket Guide to Reconciliation by Fr. Josh Johnson & Fr. Mike Schmitz
- Ascension is pleased to offer our new and improved online bible study programs and sacramental preparation programs digitally to help you minister with flexibility. Go to ascensionpress.com to view all our offerings.
Meet Fr. Josh Johnson
While Fr. Josh was raised Catholic, he didn’t like the Church growing up. Then, one day in adoration, he fell in love with Jesus and received the call to become a priest.
Now, Fr. Josh is the Vocations Director of the Diocese of Baton Rouge in Louisiana. He is a presenter in four of Ascension’s programs: Altaration, YOU: Life, Love, and the Theology of the Body, The 99, and Connected: Catholic Social Teaching for This Generation, as well as the author of Broken and Blessed: An Invitation to My Generation, Pocket Guide to Adoration, and co-author of Pocket Guide to Reconciliation.
