Does God really want everyone to be Catholic? It’s a question that can feel uncomfortable—even controversial. In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Patrick Briscoe give a clear and thoughtful answer rooted in Catholic teaching.
Explore how Catholic theology engages modern philosophy, the crisis of language, and the recovery of liturgical life in this deep conversation with Professor Philip Rosemann on Godsplaining.
Is hope the same as optimism? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Bonaventure explain the key differences—and why true Christian hope goes far beyond positive thinking.
Fr. Gregory welcomes retired, highly accomplished United States Army General and CEO of the McChrystal Group, Stanley McChrystal, to analyze common virtues and discuss dignity, excellence, and finding your inner strength.
Fr. Gregory welcomes retired, highly accomplished United States Army General and CEO of the McChrystal Group, Stanley McChrystal, to analyze common virtues and discuss dignity, excellence, and finding your inner strength.
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony reflect on the readings for Palm Sunday, focusing on the themes of training the tongue, obedience, God's dominion over us, and the giving of ourselves to the Lord.
How's your Lent going? The friars encourage us: lock in, get ready, and get ready for some grace. Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick sit down to discuss the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, reflecting on the themes of walking by faith, understanding what drives us, and friendship.
Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick sit down to discuss the Sunday readings for the Third Sunday of Lent, focusing on themes of blindness, sight, light, and darkness.
On this Lectio episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Bonaventure discuss the Sunday readings for the third week of Lent. From water flowing from the rock in the desert to Jesus offering “living water” to the Samaritan woman, these readings reveal God’s faithfulness in our spiritual thirst and His love poured into our hearts through Christ.
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure sit down to discuss the Lenten readings and themes for the second Sunday of Lent, focusing on the topics of Abraham's call, radical dependence on the Lord, and the Transfiguration of Christ.
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick connect to traverse time and space on this Lenten Lectio episode of Godsplaining. The friars discuss the sin of our First Parents, how the Lord provides our daily bread, and Satan's temptation.
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure ponder the fundamental principles of debate, what it means to be a friend to the Truth, how to disagree well, what to do when a debate 'goes south', and give us debate advice, all on this episode of Godsplaining.
Fr. Joseph-Anthony, the relationship counselor. Is religion a red flag? Do the friars recommend Catholics date non-Catholics? From acknowledging preferences in your significant other to sexuality, self control and more, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick give us their perspective of things to look out for when dating.
Fr. Gregory welcomes Deacon Charlie Echeverry to this week's episode of Guestsplaining to discuss his hand in the EWTN series 'Seeking Beauty,' the isolation he felt in his experience with insomnia, his return to the Church, and surrendering to God's plan for his vocation.
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick sit down to discuss controversial American monk, theologian, and mystic Thomas Merton's book, "The Seven Storey Mountain". Is Merton seen as another Augustine? Why was he 'afraid' of the Catholic Church? What was his journey to Catholicism like? Answers to these questions and more on this episode of Godsplaining.