This week's episode of Godsplaining is all about George Orwell, his background, themes in his works and Christian ideas throughout, along with appreciating the classic philosophical authors of the time, and more. You won't want to miss this one!
On this Lectio episode, Fr. Jacob Bertrand, Fr. Joseph-Anthony, and Fr. Gregory discuss the Mass readings for Palm Sunday. The readings encourage us to be reminded of why we are here, how and why unite our suffering to our Lord, the theme of obedience and self - giving love, our fallen human nature, and why we should follow Jesus through our confusion. These topics and more, on this Palm Sunday episode of Godsplaining!
These days, is it necessary to get a higher education? Is it worth it? On this week's episode of Godsplaining, University Chaplain Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress and University Professor Fr. Bonaventure Chapman answer these questions and more! Topics include future college enrollment, alternatives to college, the culture of resistance found on university campuses, the overall goal of college, the social element it brings, etc. If you're on the fence about whether or not to attend college, this week's episode will give you some pointers to think about!
Fr. Patrick welcomes Monsignor James Shea, President of the University of Mary in North Dakota, and author of books, "From Christendom to Apostolic Mission", and, "The Religion of the Day." In today's world, is Christianity still the assumed narritive? If not, what is displacing it? What is the world's current belief system? You won't want to miss this thought-provoking episode!
On this Lectio episode, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Patrick, and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the Mass readings for the fifth Sunday of Lent. The friars delve into God's covenants with His people, our Lord's timing and how we must embrace patience, Christ's humanity and divinity, new live, and much more!
With St. Patrick's Day around the corner, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Jacob-Bertrand discuss the ancient saint's life and influence in modern Christianity. Topics include whether he was a real, historical figure or just a myth, St. Patrick's confession, suffering of the saints, preaching in Ireland, responding to the Will of God, our Lord's Mercy, and more.
On this Lectio episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony, Fr. Bonaventure, & Fr. Patrick discuss the Mass readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent and discuss our Lord's overpouring mercy and grace, our dependence on Him, faith and works, how God comes to us time and time again, the subject of dark vs. light, judgement, and more.
What are some characteristics of a great Catholic leader? According to Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony, some of the essential virtues are faith, prudence, vulnerability, hope, charity, and MORE! By reflecting these virtues and those demonstrated by the saints, we can be lead closer to God.
On this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Jacob Bertrand welcome Jacob Imam, founder of The College of St. Joseph the Worker, to discuss the value of trades and skilled labor in today's world, whether the trades can succumb to AI, the value of strong, lasting buildings, happiness and mental health among the students, understanding Christ's vocation as a carpenter, and much more!
On this Lectio Sunday, Fr. Patrick, Fr. Bonaventure, and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the Mass readings and discuss the 10 Commandments, God's Mercy among the generations, the Cross of Christ, signs, and more.
On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure discuss the legacy of Pope Benedict XVI, his engagement with Scripture, influence on Biblical literacy, his deep love for Christ, influence on scholars, and much more!
On this Lectio episode, Fr. Bonaventure, Fr. Gregory, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand discuss the Mass readings for the Second Sunday of Lent. Today's readings have a common theme of the mountain and sonship, along with trust in God, knowing God's voice, the element of fear, and more. We are reminded of the weight of Christ's sacrifice, the Christian claim, and the prophecy that Christ Himself fulfilled.
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.
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure welcome Ryan Bethea to this week's episode of Guestsplaining! Ryan Bethea is the creator, host, and producer of the Exorcist Files, who, alongside leading exorcist Fr. Carlos Martins, tells the stories of haunting exorcisms. On this episode of Guestsplaining, we find out what exorcists do, why they can often take weeks or months, how the occult, sexual sin, and unforgiveness can lead to possession, why saints have influence over these demons, and much more.
On this Lectio episode, Fr. Jacob Bertrand, Fr. Joseph-Anthony, and Fr. Gregory discuss the Mass readings for the First Sunday of Lent. The readings remind us of God's covenant with mankind and his faithfulness to that covenant. The friars go on to discuss preparation for Easter, God being with us in the desert, allowing bad habits to die, renewing our Baptismal promises, and much more!