Catholic Conversations at St. Joseph Podcast

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1. Putting God First: Marriage, Family & Service - Catholic Conversations

   Faith grows when we live it together. Father Peter welcomes lifelong parishioners Jim and Maura Ruggiero to share lessons from 40 years of marriage, raising children in the faith, and serving their parish and community. From marriage preparation and family prayer to the fire department and a meaningful pilgrimage to Medjugorje, their story brings the gift of togetherness to life.

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2. Entrusted: Our Gifts, Our Parish, Our Response - Catholic Conversations

   What does it mean to give back to God? Father Peter welcomes longtime St. Joseph parishioner Pat Fitzpatrick to share stories of faith, family, and service—from preparing couples for marriage to coaching children with special needs.

   Continuing our “Entrusted” series, they explore giving that is prayerful, planned, and proportionate, and how small steps in generosity can deepen our relationship with God and strengthen the parish community we love.

   
   

3. Your Time Is a Gift. How Are You Using It?

   What are you making time for?

   Fr. Peter sits down with longtime St. Joseph’s parishioner, retired teacher, and lector Kevin Johnson to explore how faith shapes the way we use our gifts. Kevin shares stories from the classroom, parish ministry, and community service—and reflects on how even a smile can become a gift to someone else.

   Continuing our “Entrusted” series, this conversation invites us to put God first and use the time He has given us to serve Him and help others draw closer to Him.

4. Do You Love Me? Responding to God’s Mercy | Fr. Melwin | Retreat Part 2

   “Do you love me?”

   Jesus asked Peter this question after Peter had denied him. His failure became the place where Jesus invited him to begin again.

   In Part 2 of our parish retreat, Fr. Melwin reflects on Peter and Zacchaeus, inviting us to respond to God’s mercy with generous hearts, forgiveness of others, and a daily commitment to reading Scripture.

   Take some time to listen and pray. How will you respond to the love Jesus offers you?

   Recorded September 30, 2026.

5. Where Are You? God’s Invitation to Come Home | Fr. Melwin | Retreat Part 1

   “Where are you?”

   God asked Adam and Eve this question when they hid from him—and Fr. Melwin invites us to hear it in our own lives.

   In Part 1 of our parish retreat, our summer associate reflects on temptation, our dignity as people made in God’s image, and the mercy waiting for us in confession.

   Take some time to listen and pray. Wherever you find yourself today, God is calling you to come home.

   Recorded September 29, 2026.