Father and Joe

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

Many of us examine our lives around New Years. Today we investigate the process of successfully improving our lives spiritually and mentally.  Father gives examples coming from the deepest darkest places we can be, and uses it to teach on the power of hope.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.c...

The Catholic Church does not teach a lot of detailed teachings about the Second Coming of Christ. However, Father uses this episode to teach what we do know and what is magisterially correct.  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

Darkness is almost begging to be conquered. Today we have a discussion about the power of good works and bringing light into the world. Father teaches how the strength of faith will illuminate all and help us restore faith. We may not consider having faith, when we really do.      The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Thank you for listenin...

This episode is about advent. We discuss its importance within the liturgical year, why we celebrate it in general, and also contrast it with lent. Father gives insights on why this is the time of the year to advent as well as other wonderful teachings.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com A...

The Book of Revelation is written differently than every other book in the New Testament. As a result, many people, including myself, have a hard time grasping and understanding it. The episodes begins with my misperceptions, and Father patently teaches the truth.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@...

The gospels are not written as a novel that encloses deep details. It expects us to input our knowledge into the texts. As time has moved on the human elements of emotion are the same, but the political culture is vastly different. Today, we briefly articulate what was it like to live in an Roman Occupied Zone during the times of Jesus.     The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, clo...

Many people have requested guidance on what to do when we confront medical trauma in lives or in those around us. We specifically dive into the process of how to determine what we should do. The Faith upholds the dignity of human life. Father teaches how to make that practice reality.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Thank you for lis...

Many people have requested that we do an episode on dealing with death, particularly those going through terminal illnesses. This episode is the first of two that specifically deal with terminal illnesses. Part one specifically focuses on prayer and God’s will. Father gives a number of examples from the saints and the bible to further articulate the points.    The podcast Father and Joe brings us,...

Continuing the theme of the prior few episodes, we discuss what the teachings of the Church are. What is the meaning of life? What is the message of Jesus? How do we love God? Is trying to live like Jesus worth the effort?   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...

Relationships are the framework of our lives – including our spiritual life. As we grow in relationships there becomes a natural desire to put more into the relationship. But how do we do that with Christ? Today, we use this episode to explore this question.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail....

We have a problem with being able to assess risk correctly. Acknowledging that every system involving people is spiritually vulnerable because of sin, Father Boniface articulates feelings of why we are distancing from religion in general.  We conclude the episode with how to reverse the trend.    The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Thank...

Why are we distancing ourselves from religion?  Certainly, the answer is not easy. This question is core of both this and following episode. Father dives into this problem from a number of angles as we there are so many variables that we are attempting to parse through.    The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and his Church. Thank you for listening. Fathe...

It is hard to be married. In this episode we discuss the benefits people, children, and society receives for your marriage. Father gives a number of great examples of how to do marriage better. Please note that Father is recording in a different location and the audio quality does fluctuate a little.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and his Church. T...