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Fr. Joshua Waltz is a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Bismarck, ND. Ordained in 2007, Waltz has served as the diocese's Director of Vocations from 2013-2019. He is currently the pastor of the Church of St. Joseph in Mandan, ND
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Ask Fr. Josh is the podcast where I hear you out and do my best to help you navigate the tricky times in life when our Catholic Faith doesn’t give you an easy “fill-in-the blank” answer. On this show, we’ll listen to one another, problem solve together, and ultimately entrust everything to our Lord. If this is your first time tuning in, here’s how the show goes: Each episode, I'll address three to four of your questions. I’ll cover everything from Catholic teaching to moral dilemmas to relat ...
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A project of Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores helps you discover and learn about aspects of the Catholic faith from a variety of different angles, looking at topics relevant to the spiritual life in a fresh, engaging, and practical way.
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Bishop Tony Percy says St. Peter shows how personal weakness can become strength. Jesus does not ‘point the finger’ at Peter but rather questions him three times about his love. St. Peter’s story invites us to acknowledge our failures honestly and draw closer to Christ’s love, praying simply, “Jesus, you know all things, you know that I love you.”…
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Deacon Josh Clayton describes how children's questions can challenge and deepen our own faith understanding. When children and young people question our faith, we should recognize these moments as valuable opportunities to engage their curiosity, share our personal testimonies, explain the Gospel, and deepen our own understanding…
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Mother Hilda reflects on a Father Brown mystery episode and how the advice he gives in that episode is equally applicable to us now. it is a comforting thought that God is with us in life despite our failings, and He will surely be with us in death, encouraging us to trust in His mercy and pray for a happy death…
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In this homily given on April 27, 2025 (Divine Mercy Sunday) Fr Mathias highlights the fact that all the lay faithful are called to be apostles of mercy to those around them. After reminding them that we need to receive mercy in order to give mercy, Father offers three tips to become compelling apostles of mercy: 1) Speak freely about God's mercy i…
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. Pete Gilmore says Thomas is someone whose example we should follow. Thomas was struggling with unbelief, but his solution was more Jesus, not less, to ask for something incredible and to say to God, no, I need to meet you here and in this place. Jesus is ready to meet us in our need. Are we ready and willing to call out to him?…
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Peter Abela says we check our phones an average of 58 times a day—often out of boredom rather than necessity. So when you feel the urge to grab your phone, be still, turn your mind to God instead and say a quick prayer or if you have time, a longer one, turning what would be 58 smartphone checks into 58 opportunities for spiritual growth…
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Mother Hilda says our lives have the capacity to inspire others to the eternal or superficial. Our lives have the capacity to inspire others to the eternal or superficial but to do the eternal we need to be in touch with God, not treating him and others as superficialBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy
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Fr Tony Percy says the need to talk and the need to listen are equally profound. These two human needs come together in what is known as the sacrament of confession, penance, reconciliation. Jesus breathed on his disciples and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. For those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven. For those whose sins you retain, they …
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On The Journey This Week: Fr John Corrigan with his reflection for Divine Mercy Sunday. Fr Mark De Battista says that in the Gospel Jesus demonstrates extraordinary mercy and compassion. Mother Hilda says our lives have the capacity to inspire others to the eternal or superficial. Plus, Fr Tony Percy, Pete Gilmore, and Peter Abela…
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Fr John Corrigan uses the War Crimes trial and death of Rudolf Hoess, the Commandant of Auschwitz as an example of Divine Mercy. Hoess was shown such human kindness by his guards that he asked for an Auschwitz surviving Polish Jesuit priest, Fr Lohn, to enable him to be sacramentally reconciled. On Divine Mercy Sunday, this is an example of recogni…
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In this special Easter episode, Fr. Josh answers a question about continuing the practice of fasting beyond Lent. He encourages us to reflect on our own fasting and prayer practices that can strengthen our spiritual life. Stay tuned for a new season of Ask Fr. Josh this fall! Snippet From the Show "Throughout the year, the Church invites us to reme…
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On The Journey This Week: Bishop Brian Mascord says Easter is a journey of transformation calling us to live in the hope of new beginnings. Mother Hilda says the resurrection offers a way forward regardless of one's life circumstances. Plus, Fr Tony Percy, Byron & Francine Pirola, and Mark RaueBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy
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Bishop Brian Mascord says Easter is the triumph of life over death, inaugurating a journey of transformation calling us to live in the hope of new beginnings. The resurrection of Jesus, the heart of our faith, is a personal invitation to live with hope, peace, and purposeBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy
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Byron & Francine Pirola say spiritual intimacy in marriages is often neglected due to the socially sensitive nature of religion, yet it's essential for a deep connection regardless of whether couples share the same faith tradition or have different spiritual expressionsBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy
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Join Fr. John Nepil, vice rector at St. John Vianney Seminary in Denver, as he explores the power of authenticity in faith and formation. He shares why “being normal” is essential—not only for preparing men for the priesthood but for all Catholics seeking to live and share their faith meaningfully. Fr. John also reflects on the significance of Holy…
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Fr Tony Percy says the scripture readings this week highlight the importance of a disciplined tongue. Isaiah is emphasizing listening "like a disciple" and speaking words that uplift the weary, while St. James contrasts this with warnings about the destructive potential of the untamed tongueBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy
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Company Mother Hilda says true transformation, or metanoia, doesn't eliminate suffering but brings a deeper peace by aligning us with God's will rather than our expectations. Jesus invites us to walk with him in our own suffering, knowing that we are not alone and that resurrection, though unique for each of us, is assured…
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How do we practice self-care without falling into vanity or pride? Dr. Brian Pedraza joins Fr. Josh to explore the sin of pride, the deadly vice at the root of all sin. Together, they answer a question about how to care for ourselves while staying humble. Snippet From the Show Humility allows the light of Christ to shine through us, while pride foc…
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Katie and Tommy discuss the most hated practices people “have” to do during Lent. Is it fasting? Extra prayers? Almsgiving? They dig into why these practices feel so hard—and why we often dread them—even when we know they’re supposed to help us grow. Plus, they share some personal stories, spiritual insights, and maybe even a few Lenten hot takes y…
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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss Ven. Fulton Sheen's sermon on the 12 Tricks The Antichrist would use to destroy Christianity Episode 320: In this episode, we will discuss: • What Ven. Fulton Sheen foresaw almost 80 years ago • Why The Antichrist will talk highly of Christ • Why The Antichrist will seem to be good • Ho…
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On the 5th Sunday of Lent, April 6th, 2025, Fr. Joshua Fons dives into the question "when do we get old?" It's not just a certain number of years, or a lack of hair, it's when we stop believing life has anything new to offer. And nothing ages the human heart like sin, and the acceptance of sin. But there is good news: the Lord wants to bring renewa…
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Courtney Roach, digital marketing manager for FOCUS and host of The Daily Nothings podcast, reflects on her journey to Catholicism and how her conversion ten years ago deepened her love for Jesus. She shares how Lent offers a renewed opportunity to grow in intimacy with the Lord. In this episode, Courtney discusses the power of authentic relationsh…
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How much money should Catholics have? Dr. Brian Pedraza joins Fr. Josh to discuss the vice of greed and how Catholics should understand the gift of money in relation to their individual vocations and responsibilities. Together, they answer a question about building wealth while keeping in mind God’s call to stewardship and detachment. Please consid…
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Fr Tony Percy says there is no possible way of living like Jesus Christ unless the power of his resurrection resides within us. Historically – in time – the death of Jesus comes before his resurrection, but in the moral life it is the reverse. The resurrection must enter us, enabling us to die to sin and rise to goodness…
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