Father and Joe E309: What is Meant By an Apostolic Church?

 In this episode of Father and Joe, titled "What is Meant By an Apostolic Church?", Father and Joe delve into the concept of apostolicity in the Catholic Church. They begin by discussing what it means for the Church to be apostolic, emphasizing the importance of the Church's continuity with the teachings and practices of the apostles.

Father explains that Jesus made apostles to ensure that the message of salvation would be passed down through the generations. He notes that the Church is the proof of the Holy Spirit, as it has endured and grown despite persecution and opposition over the centuries.

The consistency of teaching the faith is also highlighted, with Father emphasizing that the Church has maintained its teachings on the sacraments, the Eucharist, and other core beliefs throughout its history.

Joe asks how Catholics have come to know the Holy Spirit, and Father notes that the Church has provided us with a wealth of resources, including scripture, the sacraments, and the guidance of the magisterium, to help us grow in our understanding of the Holy Spirit.

The conversation ends with a discussion of how recognizing the Holy Spirit differs from man's creations. Father and Joe emphasize that the Holy Spirit is not a human invention but a divine reality that is revealed to us through the Church and its teachings. They conclude that the apostolicity of the Church is essential to our understanding and experience of the Holy Spirit and His presence in our lives.

Overall, this episode of Father and Joe offers listeners a deeper appreciation for the apostolic nature of the Catholic Church and how it connects us to the Holy Spirit.

Episode TimeLine:

00:00 What is Meant By an Apostolic Church?

02:09 Why Jesus Made Apostles

08:40 The Church is the Proof is of Holy Spirit

13:40 Consistency of Teaching the Faith

16:49 How Catholics Have Come to Know the Holy Spirit 

19:12 Recognition of the Holy Spirit In Comparison to Man’s Creations

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