Father and Joe

In many different ways the word reverence is used. Today we discuss what reverence for God is and why is it important. Father gives us practical answers to how to become more reverent in general. Then we dive into specifics when we discuss reverence for the sacraments of Confession and the Eucharist.   The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and his Church....

Father Boniface is a Benedictan Monk. The feast day of Saint Benedict is on July 11th. In this episode we discuss some of the core teachings of Saint Benedict. We make an effort on how to invite these teachings into our own daily lives.    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 fin...

There has been a perception that serving during the mass as a lector, alter server, Eucharistic minister, or cantor makes you “extra Catholic”. Today, Father discusses this conversation to discuss whether it is true or not. He also teaches about the Eucharist in the second portion of the episode.    The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and his Church. Tha...

As we progress through life we are called to emulate Jesus. One of the most important things that Jesus did that we often fail to is to pray. We devote this entire episode to teachings Jesus gave us on prayer as well as the positive outcomes we receive.    The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and his Church. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com...

We begin by discussing the challenges of the faith that are placed upon us by Jesus. Father describes why he chose this path after a living a godless childhood. How much of the Faith is part of our individual identity? We discuss the need to resist selfishness, as selfishness is a key variable that holds us back from walking the path of Christ. God is love, and love by definition cannot be selfish...

In our prior episodes we discussed purgatory and the commandment Jesus gave us. Today we discuss judgment, both in how Jesus will judge us and how we judge others. The episode concludes with the challenges that we face in trying to change ourselves. The teachings that father provides are very helpful in this manner.    The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit...

We begin the episode discussing what Jesus meant when he said “love one another as I love you.” Father calls us to reflect on how Jesus loves us as individuals, as we need the love of Christ to be able to love others in that manner. The episode then turns to the importance of listening closely to the bible and being open to scripture.    The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer...

What is purgatory? Father gives fantastic teaching on this area that the church has not given much formal teaching on. We discuss what indulgences are and why they are important. The imagery of fire is also discussed as a way to visualize something we all will experience.    The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and his Church. Thank you for listening. Fat...

When we press the living force of the Gospel into our lives and communities the love of God envelops us all. Poverty, chastity, and obedience are the gospel virtues. Father begins the conversation articulating the spiritual foundation of religious life. The conversation outlines the difference between religious life and being an ordinated priest. While you can be both, it is important to know the...

When we press the living force of the Gospel into our lives and communities the love of God envelops us all. Father begins the conversation by outlining the spiritual life of Saint Francis. Saint Francis started the Franciscan order, Father exclaims all the greatness that has come from the order. The conversation then turns to other orders and what they bring to the world.    The podcast Father an...

Continuing our conversation about priestly development, we discuss what train pastors receive. Most of us are familiar with pastor and we look at what makes these priests a little different than other priest.    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 @FatherAndJo...

This is part two of our conversation about the seminary life and its importance to our faith and society. Often we hear and pray for more vocations to the priesthood, in today’s episode we discuss what the seminary life is like. If you are exploring the idea of becoming a priest or know someone who is, this episode outlines what that process actually looks like. Knowing the process is beneficial f...

Often we hear and pray for more vocations to the priesthood, in today’s episode we discuss what the seminary life is like. If you are exploring the idea of becoming a priest or know someone who is, this episode outlines what that process actually looks like. Knowing the process is beneficial for everyone to help us guide our faith into future generations.   The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as...

Concluding the food, clothing, shelter, and work series we continue the theme of becoming the most actuated. Father teaches of how important finding and identifying our strengths. We have so much more room to grow in our strengths than our weaknesses.  The episode ends with a conversation about the political situation and what we ought to think about and discuss.  The podcast Father and Joe brings...

Continuing the food, clothing, shelter, and work series we discuss what is the best and most practical economic system for us to create and live in. Father gives a fantastic example how we can find the place to live in and benefits that we all receive from participating. Individually we all need different incentives to grow. It is through our own growth that we improve ourselves, our society, and...

In 2002, the Bishops of America had a conference to implement rules and polices regarding how the Church addresses allegations about sexual abuse. Earlier in 2019, the Pope had gathered the Bishops from all over the world to address what and where the Church goes from here. Father Boniface also directly addresses what the Church is doing in the formation of new Priests.    The podcast Father and J...

Today we take a pause from our series on food, clothing, shelter, and work to do a two part series on the Church’s response to sexual abuse. Father Boniface teaches the history and changes the Church has implemented to re-become the safest place in the world for children.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and his Church. Thank you for listening. Fathe...

Continuing our series on food, clothing, shelter, and work we apply the teachings from the last episode to present day America. The teachings end up going to the true cause of the issue. Father teaches on how people become poor in America and why they stay there.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and his Church. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@g...

Continuing our series on food, clothing, shelter, and work we turn to Jesus’ teachings on what “poor” is. This episode is deeply rooted in the Sermon on the Mount and the Sermon in the Pains. As Americans, we often have the assumption that reference to poor is an economic description, when in truth it is actually about your mindset.   The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to...

Continuing our series on food, clothing, shelter, and work we conclude our thoughts from the production episode. Father brings up skills that we do not pay as much for as we should. We then discuss how society addresses skills like that. Father also brings up that each of us natural limitations and how we as an economy address it. We have a conversation about companies at the turn of the 19th cent...

Continuing our series on food, clothing, shelter, and work we discuss production. We start by drilling down on the fact that is not solely a Catholic concept, this is human nature.  The drive for work is an inherent human nature need. We discuss how even a single person who is capable of working that opts out of the system how it impacts the entire economic system of America.  As the episode conti...

Coming out from our virtue series, we are beginning a new series on Food, Clothing, Shelter and Work. This first episode is laying down the basics – what are we actually talking about? It is amazing how often we may be so angry at each other because we haven’t identified a starting point. This episode is the starting point.    The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Hol...

In today’s conversation we conclude our deep dive on the virtues. Father gives many real world teachings. The goal of our cast is to help us get more holy. We thank you for listening and spreading the word.      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 @FatherAndJo...

Standing up for what is right – that’s what fortitude is. Today we continue our virtue series with a deep dive into fortitude. Why does society mostly get this one but not the others? Father’s teaching a incredibly practical and beneficial.    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...

Prudence is the mother of the virtues. Through prudence we learn what is the good. Father teaches greatly about how to grow in prudence and how to implement it in our lives.  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