Father and Joe

Father is a Benedictine Monk. Recently the monks chose a new leader to for their archabbey. Father teaches of how that process worked and how it impacts him and the archabbey at large. We compare and contrast the process to other selections within the Church and with secular elections.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Thank you for li...

Let us never forget how wrong I can be about something, as that is exactly how this episode begins. Like many I do not fully grasp the mystery of the Blessed Trinity. Father’s teachings help straighten me out and hopefully the teachings are helpful for you as well.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe...

In Pennsylvania, we finally have been given permission to return to the mass. The mass has had certain modifications to it that felt foreign to me. Father and I use this episode to explore the importance of the mass and how to fully appreciate the importance of celebrating the mass with the forced modifications.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and H...

Hospitality is the starting point of forgiveness.  We use the Acts of the Apostles, as a point of reference for a conversation of how hard is can be to stand up to people we are close to. We also discuss how each of us are different with roles to play.  Each of us have emotions, we discuss how to use them to good and grow into faith.      The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, close...

Death is a critical element of Christ and our Christian faith. We use direct and insightful illustrations to articulate the topic. Father gives theological teachings about death. We use the Corona Virus as a backdrop as well.       The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on...

We are taught that those who believe without seeing are blessed. Today, Father teaches us how to question things within our faith that will enrich us to become closer to the Holy Spirit.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

Father teaches from a starting point of humility to answer age old questions revolving around what is real. Father walks from the pure abstract of what is possibly real, to the path of having faith. Even though the topics are philosophical in nature, it is presented in a way everyone can understand.      The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church...

Continuing the conversation from last episode, we dive into the congregation’s role within the Liturgy of the Eucharist. What do we mean when we say, “Lord, I am not worthy for You to Enter under my roof“? The insights Father gives on the importance of all us to be present in the Body of the Church, and dwells upon the pain some of us feel as a result of the Governments imposed quarantine.  The po...

Father begins by teaching on the overall structure of the Mass to give each of us a starting point. The focus of this episode is the Liturgy of the Eucharist. We are focusing here because the Eucharist is the center of our spiritual lives, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist is the Eucharist entering into this moment and time.  We also discuss what is mean when we say “Jesus said the blessing.” The p...

The first and foremost job of a priest is to be dedicated to the Eucharist. Being tied to the Eucharist puts all priests into a divine relationship with Christ. As a result, they are able to perform and bestow the sacraments to the faithful.  We use this episode to dive into the relationship and responsibilities of priests.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy...

Many of us can gauge that we are not evil or actively doing bad. The problem is that many people will park there and turn off all of their energy and just stay on the good side but not striving to the end destination, thinking that that is enough. Father directly teaches about “parking” which is being a lukewarm soul.    The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spir...

With the quarantine in effect Churches were closed. Today we discuss what it was like to experience Easter at home. Father tells what it is like from the priest stand point. We ultimately conclude this episode by discussing what the future holds, and how we can make it better.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Thank you for listening....

In the prior episodes we discussed the big picture items of the Coronavirus, and how the Government is dealing with it. We shift the focus to us as individuals upon how to within the quarantine framework. Father gives an example of how he is living within his religious life, and how over the years society has taken models from. We conclude the episode specifically discussing how to live a family l...

When the consequences are not directly linked to an outcome how should we act? Father discusses the importance of faith in these times. In this episode, we specifically drill down on our fears of what the Church will endure through the period of time that the Priests are quarantined.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Thank you for list...

Both Father and I live in Pennsylvania. We talk specifically from our realms of our knowledge bases. Father focuses on the spiritual issues with the government mandated shut in, while I focus on the economic side. We recognize that the majority of our audience does not live in PA, however the problems imposed upon us are pretty uniform around the country.      The podcast Father and Joe brings us,...

Coronavirus is a very public event going on right now. Father Boniface just returned from the Holy Lands, and he provides a firsthand account of his travels in regards to the impact corona is having on him. We also discuss points and counterpoints about the Church’s reactions to coronavirus in both terms of practicality and spirituality.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, close...

Starting from a physics conversation on the fact that energy is everywhere and yet constantly defined relatively differently; we discuss how God is constantly around us. Father shows how God’s fingerprints are on everything and at all times. This conversation is not specifically limited to the Christian understand of God, and more an general understanding of God at the global core.  The podcast Fa...

As we discussed in the prior episode, we need something to live for. Today we specifically focus on God being what to live for. Sometimes we are already doing that and do not realize it. The discussion dives into the implicit and explicit relationship we can have with God.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Thank you for listening. Fath...

As human beings we have been granted free will, which grants us the capabilities to do great evil or good. Today, we have a frank discussion of importance suffering and overcoming problems. As the conversation evolves we discuss the importance of recognizing people as equal individuals, and how each of us need a reason and purpose to live for.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals,...

The church teaches relatively few details about Hell and the Final Judgment. Father gives the teaching of the Faith, continually staying on the firm foundation of the Church’s knowledge. We discuss the role that each of us have in our daily decisions and the ramifications we can create.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Thank you for l...

Prayer is at the heart of the Christian life. Given that we are weak and even sinful human beings, how can it be that God has anything to do with us? What does it mean to have a personal relationship with God? Why is God so silent and hidden? How do we grow in prayer? Personal Prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father’s Love brings the depth of human experience together with the Catholic tradition...

There are many misconceptions about homosexuals and how the Faith views them. Father gives the perspective of the Church and why it is that way.  We end the cast with a conversation about why God allows bad things to happen to good people.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can fi...

In today’s episode we address the teaching of the Church on the theory of evolution, the historical existence and divinity of Christ, as well as becoming transgendered. In each topic Father provides logic and facts that are promoted and discerned from the Faith.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gm...

What is the deal with angels and demons? Father gives a grand explanation of something that we cannot fully measure or observe. As the answer evolves the conversation turns to a history of the Church and her relationship with the scientific community.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Als...

Today we address some of the most common questions from high school students. In this episode we particularly focus on sex, drugs, and alcohol.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe