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Join Fr. Gregory Pine, Fr. Patrick Briscoe, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk as we meditate on the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of Advent. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Follow us on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining Follow us on Twitter- https://twitter.com/godsplaining

Join Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick as they introduce Our Lady of Guadalupe. The friars explore Marian apparitions generally, then dive into the origin of the miraculous image and its profound symbolism and meaning. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us! For more on apparitions, check out: http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_19780225_norme-apparizion...

Guestsplaining 001: Sarah Kroger Join Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress and Fr. Patrick Briscoe as they welcome Godsplaining's first guest to the show! Sarah Kroger, a Catholic worship-leader and songwriter, tells the story behind her music and discusses her newest album, Light. Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on...

Sunday Lectio 017: The Second Sunday of Advent Join Fr. Gregory Pine, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk as we meditate on the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Follow us on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining Follow us on Twitter- ht...

Episode 070: What is Politics? In this episode, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman discuss different perspectives on politics. How have men and women thought about political discourse throughout the centuries? How can we reorient our own conversation?

Join Fr. Gregory Pine, Fr. Patrick Briscoe, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk as we meditate on the Mass readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Follow us on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining Follow us on Twitter- https://twitter.com/godsplaining

In this episode, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Patrick Briscoe make an initial attempt at discerning God's purpose in permitting suffering. How are we to formulate a metaphysics of suffering? How does Christ transform our understanding? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gods...

Episode 068: The Hillbilly Thomists, Vol. II In this episode Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Patrick Briscoe are joined by members of The Hillbilly Thomists, Fr. Thomas Joseph White, Fr. Justin Bolger, and Fr. Jonah Teller to discuss and listen to some of their new album set to release in early 2021.

In this episode, Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Gregory Pine discuss the Holy Father's recent comments on civil unions made in the Francesco documentary released last month.

In this episode, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Patrick, and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the Church's practice of "saint worship." What do saints provide that God does not? What's the sense of veneration and intercession? Will Fr. Joseph-Anthony choose a Dominican as his favorite saint?

In this episode join Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Bonaventure as they discuss the soul, its relation to the human person, and its place in the world of psychology, spirituality, and the faith.

In this episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Jacob Bertrand consider the value of voting. While there are plenty of reasons to be cynical and jaded about the political process, in what sense is voting to be seen as part of our flourishing as human beings?

Join Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Jacob Bertrand as they discuss praying the breviary and entering into the fullness of the Church's liturgical prayer and worship of our God.

In this episode, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory give their take on one of the largest religious congregations in the world: the Society of Jesus. How do Jesuits differ from Dominicans? Are they rather alike? Are they dread enemies? Listen in to find out.

In this episode Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the role of consolation and desolation in the spiritual life and some of St. Thomas's recommendations for those difficult periods.

In this episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick explore the human experience of fear? To what is it a response? How can we hope to overcome it? How does God address Himself to our fears?

In this episode, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick examine the philosophical roots of our contemporary culture. What exactly is the Enlightenment, and how does it bear upon our culture, our morality, and our relationships?

In this episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Jacob Bertrand discuss the place that judgment occupies in human perfection. What ought we to judge? What ought we not? And, should I fear being thought judgmental?

In this episode, Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Patrick discuss one of their favorite contemporary Catholic authors - Michael O'Brien. Tune in to learn about the author's life, novels, and the motivation for his literary exploits.

In this episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure discuss the literary merits of Ernest Hemingway. Why the brutally terse prose? Why the swaggering machismo? Listen in and find out.

In this episode Fr. Gregory, Fr. Jacob Bertrand, and Fr. Joseph Anthony discuss the changes that ordinary human interaction have undergone since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. What does it mean to be with others in this new setting? How can make our relationships more intentional and fruitful given the obstacles to be overcome?

In this episode Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph Anthony discuss the virtue of temperance. Does the virtue simply curb the appetite or does it heal and elevate desire? Is it just a "No" or is there a more profound "Yes" at work?

In this episode Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick chat about the eldest daughter of the Church and her many excellent merits.. From whence the great number of saints, theologians, and artists? Listen in to learn more about Peguy, Bloy, Claudel, and their countrymen.

In this episode Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure (unironically) discuss the virtue of humility and the Litany of Humility--a favorite prayer of the last century. What about the virtue of humility is so foundational? Why is this prayer so challenging?

In this episode, Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Patrick discuss the trials of friendship. Why are good friends hard to find and harder to keep? What virtues can help us to survive trials and wounds? Tune in to consider these questions and more.