Godsplaining

Join Frs. Patrick, Bonaventure, Jacob Bertrand, and Gregory for our fiftieth episode of Godsplaining. In this episode we consider the hallmarks of the Dominican form of life: preaching, contemplation, study, and joy.

In this episode, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory reflect on the current crisis in the conversation surrounding race in America. Why is it so hard to talk about? Is it impossible? If not, what resources do we have for discussing the issue?

As our culture continues to consider the meaning and need for equality, join Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Patrick as they consider the nature of the Catholic priesthood. Why are Catholic priests only men? Is this an affront against women? Tune in as we consider these and other pressing questions.

In this episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure chat about the literary merits of Flannery O'Connor. What role does violence play in her literature? Why the emphasis on the grotesque? Where do free will and grace meet in the heart of the human person?

In this episode, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory discuss the literary genius of Fyodor Dostoevsky. Why do so many Christians seem to love his work? What about it is enduring? What can we learn from his peculiar insights into humanity?

In this episode, Fr. Joseph Anthony and Fr. Gregory discuss what it means to be prudent in present circumstances. Man is made for moral agency and yet so much of what we hear nowadays is about contagion and caution. How does the prudent person wend her way between risks without succumbing to paralysis?

Just can't get enough of the Blessed Virgin Mary? Well, you're in luck. Join Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Bonaventure as they discuss the history and theology of the feast of Mary, Mother of the Church.

Join Fr. Gregory, Fr. Patrick, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand as we meditate on the Mass readings for the 8th Sunday of Easter - the Solemnity of Pentecost.

In this episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph Anthony chat about the architecture and symbolism of the new Church of St. Thomas Aquinas in Charlottesville, VA as the project nears completion.

Join Fr. Gregory, Fr. Patrick, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand as we meditate on the Mass readings for the 7th Sunday of Easter - the Solemnity of the Ascension.

In this episode Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick discuss different ways of reacting to the past. If you come across a tradition, do you hand it on or tear it down? Who’s to say, and what to do?

Join Fr. Gregory and Fr. Jacob Bertrand as we meditate on the Mass readings for the 6th Sunday of Easter.

In this episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Jacob Bertrand inquire into what it means to be free. What does the prevailing culture think of freedom? What does Christianity think of freedom? What does freedom have to do with options and choice? What has it to do with virtue and commitment?

Join Fr. Gregory, Fr. Patrick, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand as we meditate on the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of Easter.

In this episode, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory consider the Blessed Virgin Mary. Especially during this month of May, we turn to our Lady in veneration and for intercession. Listen in to learn why . . .

Join Fr. Gregory, Fr. Patrick, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand as we meditate on the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of Easter.

In the episode, Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Patrick recount stories of St. Pius V, a Dominican saint of the 16th century who is commemorated today on the Church calendar. Listen in to hear more about a man who popularized the rosary and won the Battle of Lepanto.

Join Fr. Gregory, Fr. Patrick, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand as we meditate on the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of Easter.

In this episode, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Jacob Bertrand examine the question of what we owe to the environment. In what sense is the contemporary concern for climate "justice" in accord with the Christian understanding of stewardship? In what sense is it not?

Join Fr. Patrick and Fr. Jacob Bertrand as we meditate on the Mass readings for Divine Mercy Sunday.

In this episode, Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Gregory discuss the method and merits of Exodus90 within a theology of fasting and feasting. What's for a time and what's forever? How do we open our hearts to the graces that God gives by a spirit of habitual asceticism?

Join Fr. Gregory, Fr. Patrick, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand as we meditate on the Mass readings for the Easter Sunday.

In this episode, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Jacob Bertrand, and Fr. Patrick take you through a virtual tour of the seven Old Testament readings of the Easter Vigil. Together, we'll meditate upon these different moments in the story of salvation that lead the People of God to the revelation of Christ in the fullness of time.

In this episode, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Jacob Bertrand, and Fr. Patrick take you through a virtual Seven Last Words--a traditional devotion for the afternoon of Good Friday. Together, we'll meditate upon each of the Lord's words from the cross.

In this episode, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Jacob Bertrand, and Fr. Patrick take you through a virtual Seven Church Walk--a traditional pilgrimage for the night of Holy Thursday. We'll make "stops" at each of the great Churches of Rome, meditating on the mysteries of the Lord and his salvation.