Catholics are known for devotions, but what even are devotions? How are they different from liturgical prayers? How do you choose WHICH devotion to choose? Is a devotion for life? Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony answer to these questions and more on this week's episode of Godsplaining!
This week, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure welcome Dr. Johannes Hart to Guestsplaining, talking evangelization in Germany, what it means to be human, and what beauty really is. You won't want to miss this edifying discussion!
This Gaudete Sunday, Fr. Joseph-Anthony, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory chat Christmas presents, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, joy, and being near to the Lord. Tune in to hear the friars discuss the readings for this Gaudete Sunday!
Who was Jorge Luis Borges and what is he known for? Join Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure in this week's episode of Godsplaining as they discuss the writer, his talents, his life, and his impact to the intellectual world.
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony welcome Celtics' Luke Kornet to this episode of Guestsplaining! Luke lets us in on how he finds balance between faith and success in the NBA, how his Catholic beliefs help him be a better teammate, using his talents for the Lord, and so much more.
On this lectio episode, Fr. Patrick, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure ponder the readings for the second Sunday of Advent, contemplating light, dependence, preparation and Christ's constant presence.
Who is Friedrich Nietzsche, and where does he fall in the world of philosophy? What does Christianity, or theism for that matter, have to do with Nietzsche's understanding of the modern world? What is the philosopher's take on Christian morality? On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure examine Nietzsche's philosophy, especially as it relates to Christian beliefs.
Justice, fulfillment, and God's promise. This year, we begin the Advent season with our eyes fixed on God and His faithfulness. Fr. Gregory, Fr. Patrick, and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the first Sunday of Advent's readings and emphasize hope this Advent season.
What does it mean to be an adopted child of God? What does the Trinity have to do with it, and how do we distinguish the Persons of the Trinity? Where does Baptism come into play? This week, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony explain to us what Divine Filiation and salvation are, what Baptism does, and how it all points back to Jesus Christ. You won't want to miss this information-packed episode!
Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory welcome Edita Krunic to this episode of Guestsplaining! Edita is the President of Select International Tours and Foundress of Select to Give, a charity that supports Christians in the Holy Land. How is charitable giving and pilgrimages brought together? How many Christians are currently in the Holy Land? How can we help the Christians in the Holy Land? How can we keep Christ in Christmas?
Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Bonaventure tackle the topic of fear in this week's episode of Godsplaining. What are the friars' fears and phobias? How do we understand different types of fear? Where does fear of the Lord come into play? Why does God allow us to fear?
Party-splaining...family-splaining...sibling-splaining? Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure welcome Rebecca Dougherty, Fr. Gregory's sister to the podcast to discuss teaching the Faith! From her perspective as a mother and theology teacher, Rebecca shares her thoughts and advice on teaching the Catechism of the Catholic Church through homeschooling and podcast.
What does the Church believe when it comes to those who are divorced and remarried? Is the Church in error? On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick discuss Church doctrine, examples of irregular marriages, distinguish separation vs. divorce, whether one may be able to receive Holy Communion or not depending on their marital status, and more.
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory welcome Professor Dr. Michael Gorman to this guest episode of Godsplaining to discuss metaphysics and philosophy. What exactly are they? What do these areas of study have to do with learning? How does God and St. Thomas Aquinas play in? What is the secret to asking good questions? Answers to these questions and more on this week's guest episode of Godsplaining!
On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony dive into Leviticus and explain the Old Testament view of forbidden foods and explain whether or not modern Christians can validly consume pork. Why does God forbid foods at all? The friars answer these questions and more on this week's episode of Godsplaining!