What is stoicism, and why have we noticed a heightened interest in it? Who are 'the stoics'? Why is the order of stoicism so attractive? What is IN our control, and what is OUT of our control? Is Jesus the BEST stoic? On this episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Bonaventure answer these questions and many more!
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.
Watch 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 packed with helpful tips and information on all things 'conscience'.
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 our Lord this year, you won't want to miss this episode.
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/ For the priests interested in attending the St. Paul Center's Priest Conference located in Austin, Texas this April, see the website for more information here: https://stpaulcenter.com/april2024/
Join us for this week's episode of Godsplaining with Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress and Fr. Patrick Briscoe as they discuss what priests think at Mass.
Join us this week as Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Patrick Briscoe discuss optimism and pessimism.
Join Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress and Fr. Patrick Briscoe as they discuss Fr. Donald Haggerty.
Join Fr. Jacob-Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman as they discuss prayer, how it works, and what it does.
On this episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman discuss common problems faced today, and how the Lord's promises can give us hope despite the struggle.
Join Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman on this episode as they discuss Bl. Columba Marmion.
In this episode, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress discuss sins of speech and whether or not complaining can ever be considered virtuous.
Join Fr. Jacob-Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress as they discuss Praise and Worship music, its role in the liturgy, and its role in our lives.
In this episode, Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the contemporary spiritual author Fr. Jacques Philippe.
On this episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman discuss setting realistic and attainable goals to help you grow in the spiritual life.