Godsplaining

On this Lectio Sunday, Fr. Patrick, Fr. Bonaventure, and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the Mass readings and discuss the 10 Commandments, God's Mercy among the generations, the Cross of Christ, signs, and more.   Interested in attending one of our upcoming one-day events or multi-day retreats? Check out our website for more details! https://godsplaining.org/   Subscribe to our channel https://www.you...

On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure discuss the legacy of Pope Benedict XVI, his engagement with Scripture, influence on Biblical literacy, his deep love for Christ, influence on scholars, and much more!   For more information on The Saint Paul Center's Priest Conferences, see their webpage here: https://stpaulcenter.com/priests Interested in attending one of our upcom...

On this Lectio episode, Fr. Bonaventure, Fr. Gregory, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand discuss the Mass readings for the Second Sunday of Lent. Today's readings have a common theme of the mountain and sonship, along with trust in God, knowing God's voice, the element of fear, and more. We are reminded of the weight of Christ's sacrifice, the Christian claim, and the prophecy that Christ Himself fulfilled.  ...

As Christians, should sadness be avoided? Are we 'allowed' to be sad at all, understanding God's providence? Is being emotional a bad thing? In this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Jacob Bertrand discuss sadness in the emotional sense, spiritual sense, and mental condition, as well as reacting to death and loss, the reality of emotion, and their thoughts on depression.   Su...

Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure welcome Ryan Bethea to this week's episode of Guestsplaining! Ryan Bethea is the creator, host, and producer of the Exorcist Files, who, alongside leading exorcist Fr. Carlos Martins, tells the stories of haunting exorcisms. On this episode of Guestsplaining, we find out what exorcists do, why they can often take weeks or months, how the occult, sexual sin, and unfo...

On this Lectio episode, Fr. Jacob Bertrand, Fr. Joseph-Anthony, and Fr. Gregory discuss the Mass readings for the First Sunday of Lent. The readings remind us of God's covenant with mankind and his faithfulness to that covenant. The friars go on to discuss preparation for Easter, God being with us in the desert, allowing bad habits to die, renewing our Baptismal promises, and much more!   Interest...

Listen to this episode before your next confession! How do we make a proper examination of conscience? Do we have to do it? Why do we do it at all? What is the best time and place to examine our conscience? On this week's episode, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory answer these questions and discuss what a conscience is, if we're born with it, how to form a conscience, and more! This episode is packe...

On this episode of Livesplaining, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Patrick Briscoe discuss peace and how to find it within the Lenten season.   Make the most of this Lenten season! Take advantage of FREE digital content and resources from the St. Paul Center. In need of a Lenten challenge? Starting on Ash Wednesday, the St. Paul Center is launching, "Exodus and Exile", an opportunity to follow along refle...

Why does the Barbie movie matter? Is it offensive to Christians? Who is the movie for? Did the friars even like it? On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure discuss societal expectations and gender roles, freedom in Christ and Christian philosophy that can be pulled from the film, the main message of the movie, Gloria's famous speech, and more. You won't want to miss this f...

This Guestsplaining episode dives into Fr. Patrick Riffle's experience as a Chaplain in the United States Navy, discussing what it means to be a priest in the military, soldiers embodying the faith, finding your purpose, resiliency, the role of death and living in its close proximity, the value of suffering, fraternity, and much more.   Interested in attending one of our upcoming one-day events or...

This week's episode is all about how to cultivate a lasting habit of prayer. Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Joseph-Anthony each give their own helpful tips for prayer preparation, and discuss how where you pray, when to pray, how to pray, your motivation behind prayer, etc. all impact your prayer life. It's not too late to make prayer a part of your routine in 2024! If you're trying to grow closer to...

What exactly is friendship? Is there more to friendship than we think? On this week's episode, Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Gregory discuss exactly what friendship is, how each others' relationship goals much align, how to determine expectations, the different types of friendships, how to maintain them, and much more.   Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin...   Support the...

Do we have to make a choice between investing in faith-based companies or making money on an investment? How to can we be bold Catholics in the workplace? How do we know that we are investing in a morally good company?   In this week's episode, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick welcome Chris McMahon, CEO of Aquinas Wealth Advisors, to answer these questions and to discuss faith-based investing.   Su...

This week, Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss Last Rites, what it is, and when it is appropriate to call a priest. The episode details the healing and forgiveness that Last Rites brings, how to prepare for it, advice surrounding the final blessings, and what it actually does for us. This episode is PACKED with helpful information surrounding Last Rites - you won't want to miss it!  ...

It's not only drugs, alcohol, or pornography that we may be addicted to... it may also be our phones, social media, and others' opinions... Are you addicted? On this week's episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Gregory discuss all things addiction, such as dependency vs. independency, ordering your life for good, dependency vs. attachment, how daily routines and rituals are a good thing, different t...

Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick welcome Professor Daniel McInerny to the show for a new installment of Guestsplaining as they discuss the concept of death, philosophy, and Professor Daniel's new book, "The Good Death of Kate Montclair".   Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin...   Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining   Shop our store: https://g...

Dom Eugene Boylan, O.C.S.O., is regarded by many as one of the most important spiritual authors of the 20th century. This Irish monk and author has written many books regarding topics such as our Lord's tremendous love for us - each of us - along with silence in prayer, work as a form of prayer, and more.   To read his work for free, head to the Internet Archive found here: https://archive.org/  ...

From all of the Godsplaining Friars, we hope you had a very merry Christmas!   On this week's episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Jacob Bertrand discuss the modern Christmas film, Elf, and the themes of identity, childlike joy, optimism, standing out, and our own journey throughout life.   Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin...   Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www....

On this week's episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick welcome Adam & Jeffrey Trufant of Camps Kahdalea and Chostatonga! Located in beautiful North Carolina, the camps foster faith, adventure, and friendship for boys and girls. Learn how Adam and Jeffrey view beauty and nature, technology, independence, friendship, and more on this captivating episode!   To learn more about Camp...

On this final Lectio episode, Fr. Bonaventure, Fr. Patrick, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand discuss the Mass readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. The Godsplaining Friars will discuss the readings' Marian undertones, spiritual rest, humility, preparing for Christ's second coming, and more. What is our calling? How can we be hopeful in today's age?   Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Go...

Are you confused about the new Vatican declaration "Fiducia Supplicans"? Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure will guide you through the document, taking questions from listeners and clarifying some implications of the new instruction on blessings. On this past Tuesday's Livesplaining episode, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure delve into what Pope Francis has recently stated regarding same-sex unions. Ar...

Over the past three weeks, the Godsplaining Friars have taken a deep dive into Dante's Divine Comedy: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. On the series' final episode about Dante's Paradiso, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick discuss the different levels of Heaven, what real happiness is, how Lucifer, the highest of angels, could fall, who Dante sees in Paradise, and more. You won't want to miss this...

On this Lectio episode, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Bonaventure, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand discuss the Mass readings for the Third Sunday of Advent. Who did God come into the Earth to save? Where do we find our identity? What does dressing well have to do with our souls? How do we prepare the way of the Lord? These questions and more on this Lectio episode of Godsplaining!   Subscribe to our channel https://www...

Over the next few weeks, the Godsplaining Friars are taking a deep dive into Dante's Divine Comedy: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso.   On this week's episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Jacob Bertrand are discussing Dante's Purgatorio. What does Purgatory tell us about God's mercy? Is it a scary place? What role does trust play in Purgatory? How does Purgatory heal us? These questions and more answered...

On this week's episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure welcomes the Editor in Chief of Verily Magazine, Mary Rose Somarriba, where they discuss women in media, the problems and solutions of how women are portrayed and viewed, where to find truth in modern journalism, expectations and pressures of women, pornography, and more. Where can we find healthy content for women? How can men help women i...