In this episode, Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman revisit Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's beloved classic, exploring its enduring wisdom through a Catholic lens. From the Rose and the Fox to the businessman, king, lamplighter, and geographer, each encounter reveals something about the human heart and the temptations of modern life.
Can God heal your deepest wounds? Fr. Gregory Pine and Dr. Bob Schuchts discuss healing, suffering, hope, and trusting Christ's plan.
The Mass isn't a collection of disconnected prayers and rituals—it's one unified movement toward communion with Christ. In this episode, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress break down every major part of the Catholic Mass, explaining the purpose of each prayer, posture, and procession. Discover how the liturgy prepares us to hear God's Word, participate in Christ's sacrifice, and receive the Eucharist with greater understanding and devotion.
"Beauty doesn't simply give us information about God—it invites us into an encounter with Him. In this episode, Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman explore why beauty has the unique power to draw us beyond ourselves, awaken wonder, and reveal the transcendent through art, architecture, liturgy, and contemplation."
Why has devotion to St. Joseph exploded around the world? Fr. Gregory Pine welcomes Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, to discuss authentic masculinity, fatherhood, trust in God's providence, and the hidden saint whose quiet witness continues to transform lives. Together they explore why St. Joseph remains one of the Church's greatest models of holiness—and why his example is needed now more than ever.
Is Christian headship about authority—or sacrifice? In this episode, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress tackle one of the most misunderstood passages in Scripture: Ephesians 5. Together they explore what St. Paul means by mutual submission, why Christ's sacrificial love is the model for marriage, and how authentic Catholic teaching rejects domination in favor of self-giving love. Grounded in Scripture and the Church's tradition, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on one of today's most debated topics.
What made Fulton Sheen one of the most influential Catholic voices in history? In this episode, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony explore five pillars of Christian living drawn from Sheen's life: commitment to Catholic truth, devotion to the Eucharist, authentic freedom, love for the Blessed Virgin Mary, and missionary zeal. Discover why Sheen's wisdom remains as relevant today as ever.
What makes a children's story endure for generations? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure Chapman welcomes acclaimed author Mitali Perkins for a conversation about the formative power of stories. Together they explore how books like The Chronicles of Narnia, The Hobbit, and Anne of Green Gables cultivate virtue, empathy, and wonder—and why adults need these stories just as much as children do. Drawing from her own life as a reader, writer, and parent, Mitali offers practical wisdom on reading aloud, raising thoughtful readers, and discovering truth, goodness, and beauty through literature.
"We don't ultimately ask whether a particular lie is useful. We ask what kind of person we are becoming. The Christian tradition insists that truthfulness isn't just an external rule—it's a virtue that shapes our character and conforms us to God, who is Truth itself."
What makes a confession effective isn't whether the experience felt profound or emotionally moving—it's God's action through the sacrament. Even when priests are imperfect, Christ remains faithful. In this episode, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony explore what to do when confession feels disappointing, how to understand the grace of the sacrament, and why God's mercy is never limited by human weakness.
In this live Q&A from Boston, the friars tackle some of the most challenging questions in the Catholic faith during a Godsplaining Day of Recollection in Boston.
Many Christians understand salvation primarily in terms of debt, punishment, or legal acquittal. But the Catholic tradition offers a richer vision. In this episode, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman explore how Christ's Passion, Death, and Resurrection reconcile humanity to God—not merely through a transaction, but through a loving invitation into divine life. Discover why the Cross is ultimately about communion, mercy, and God's desire to give us nothing less than Himself.
Why doesn't God simply remove our suffering? In this live episode from Boston, the Godsplaining friars explore the relationship between suffering, freedom, friendship, and divine providence. Through personal stories and Catholic wisdom, they reveal why Christian hope is far more than optimism—and how God can bring meaning, grace, and even transformation through life's most difficult trials.
As "pride month" approaches every June, Catholics find themselves navigating difficult questions about faith, identity, sexuality, and cultural pressure. How can Christians remain faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ while also responding with genuine charity and compassion?
Is Magnifica Humanitas really the Church’s “AI encyclical”? In this episode of Godsplaining Reacts, Fr. Patrick Briscoe explores Pope Leo XIV’s powerful reflection on artificial intelligence, human dignity, truth, work, and the common good. Far more than a document about technology, Magnifica Humanitas asks the deepest Christian question of all: what is the human person for?