Father Boniface is a Benedictan Monk. The feast day of Saint Benedict is on June 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.    […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

When 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 […]

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. […]