Father and Joe E308: What is the Belief of the Church?

In this episode of Father and Joe, titled "What is the Belief of the Church?", Father and Joe explore the fundamental beliefs of the Catholic Church. They begin by discussing the teachings of the Church in the Creed, which is recited every Sunday. They emphasize the importance of understanding and embracing these teachings as a way to deepen one's faith.
The conversation then turns to the mystery of the Kingdom of Christ and how the Catholic Church is considered holy. Father explains that the Church is holy not because of its members, but because of its divine origin and mission. He also emphasizes that the Church is on a journey and that holiness is a process of growth and transformation.
Joe asks why anyone would rebel against God, and Father provides a perspective check, pointing out that rebellion often stems from a lack of understanding and a failure to recognize God's goodness and love. The mystery of iniquity is also discussed, with Father noting that evil exists in the world because of the free will God has given to human beings.
The conversation ends with a discussion of courage and the importance of implementing it into our lives as we strive for holiness. Father and Joe emphasize that the journey of holiness is not just an individual one, but one that the Church as a whole must undertake. By working together and supporting each other, they believe that the Church can fulfill its mission and ultimately achieve its goal of bringing people closer to God.



Episode TimeLine:
00:00 What is the Belief in the Church
01:24 The Teaching of the Church in the Creed Each Sunday
04:41 The Mystery of the Kingdom of Christ 
07:13 How The Catholic Church is Holy
09:16 The Church is on a Journey, and How it Relates to Being Holy
13:21 God Wants Us to Succeed in the Church’s Journey 
14:21 Why Would Any One Rebel Against God – Perspective Check 
17:34 the Mystery of Inequity 
19:01 Implementing Courage Into Our Lives
20:16 The Journey of Holiness as Individuals and as a Church 



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