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Joe prepped for Advent and discussed developing a game plan by which we could profit, as God wills, during this liturgical season. It is the beginning of the Catholic New Year and now is the time to make the changes we ought to make to grow closer to God. He also continued in his commentary on the Bishop’s Synod regarding the family.

Joe offered a commentary on the Synod of Bishops for the family and peeled it apart to highlight some of its deficiencies. It was an effort to set the record straight and debunk the lies and spin of the mainstream media on this topic.

Today Joe kicked off the show with a short history on St. Martin of Tours. He then shared the detailed daily life of the Carmelite Cloister. In an salute to all the Veteran’s, Joe wrapped up the show with a short piece on Spiritual Combat – Life’s Daily Warfare.

Today Joe kicked it off with a very real insight in to the Sacrament of Confession. Confession, the “medicine of God”, offered by the Church is a Sacrament that we all ought to receive very regularly. He then rolled in to the relationship between sin and sickness that we all need to be aware of and thus spiritually combat. Finally, Joe rounded it all out with a discussion on the incredible value of Indulgences and how especially they can be employed during this month of November.

Today Joe discussed the eternal consequences of using our time well. Endeavoring to do good, labor, and suffer for love of God to improve our lives and increase in virtue. He also warned how spiritual tepidity and lukewarm service to God are diseases that bring spiritual death. The time is now to renew our commitment through both the Examination of Conscience and Confession and with zeal and enthusiasm serve our King well in the ways he desires leading our souls closer to Him each and every single day!

Joe continued his theme this week and rounded out his discussion highlighting Catholic Teaching and the detailed nature, beauty and glory of a Catholic Marriage.

Joe provided a little background on the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Rosary and shared why it is so important and indispensable for us today. Joe also initiated Part 1 of a discussion highlighting Catholic Teaching and the detailed nature, beauty and glory of a Catholic Marriage.

Joe interview Brian Muth, Principal for Kolbe Academy & Trinity Prep, a Pre-K – 12 Catholic (Day & Home) School in Napa California. Joe and Brian discussed the nature and beauty of Catholic Education and the critical role it plays in the formation of the Intellect, the Will, and Characters of our children, families, and the in the society with which we live. Kolbe Academy & Trinity Prep does a superb job in fulfilling their mission! To learn more, check out their website. www.kolbetrinity.org

Joe discussed the importance of praying the most Holy Rosary frequently. He then shifted to the writing “Newman against the Liberals” by St. John Henry Newman and discussed how the laity ought to do their part in fighting this war which still rages on today.

Joe talked about the Fall Mariathon as well as refuted a recent article regarding Pope Francis and the 20 weddings he presided over at the Vatican. Joe also criticized the black mass to be held in Oklahoma City on September 21, 2014.