Ask Father Josh (your Catholic Question And Answer Podcast)

Fr. Josh answers questions about the difference between sacramentals and being superstitious, whether or not Catholics should practice circumcision on their children, and if earthly suffering can shorten our time in purgatory before we go to heaven. 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 All suffering united to the cross purifies our souls. We can live out some of our purgatory on earth to the degree that we allow our suffering to unite us to the cross of Jesus Christ. SHOWNOTES Glory Story (3:01) Part 1: The Adventures of Fr. Josh and Fr. Ruben They have some crazy and funny experiences that Fr. Josh will share on the next two episodes! Listener Feedback (13:33) Sacramentals (17:52) How are we supposed to view sacramentals, such as the Miraculous Medal & Scapular? We aren't supposed to believe that power actually comes from the thing, right? Would that not