Past Events of 2023
January
SEEK ’23 in St. Louis, Missouri
The Godsplaining Friars started 2023 off with a bang!
Fr. Gregory Pine gave a thoughtful talk entitled, “How to Have a Great Confession“. In this empowering speech, discover the key elements of delivering a powerful and genuine confession. Learn the art of vulnerability, communication, and personal growth as we explore the path to mastering the skill of giving a great confession.
Recorded live in St. Louis, Missouri at the SEEK conference, look back at the SEEK23 x Godsplaining episode where you’ll find Frs. Joseph-Anthony Kress and Gregory Pine chat about St. Thomas Aquinas, fraternity, and more.
June
The Hinges of Holiness: Cultivating the Cardinal Virtues All-Comer’s Retreat in Malvern, Pennsylvania
“The Hinges of Holiness: Cultivating the Cardinal Virtues” retreat, held in June at the esteemed Malvern Retreat House in Pennsylvania, served as an immersive and enlightening experience for over 100 attendees of all ages seeking to deepen their understanding of the Cardinal virtues and their significance in fostering a life of holiness.
August
Soldiers and Martyrs: Growing the Virtue of Courage Men’s Retreat in Brevard, North Carolina
“Soldiers and Martyrs: Growing the Virtue of Courage” was a distinctive retreat that took place in August in North Carolina, gathering approximately 30 male retreatants. The focus of this retreat was centered around the virtue of courage and drew inspiration from the examples of soldiers and martyrs within the Catholic tradition.
September
Catholic University of America
In September, all 5 of the Godsplaining Friars gathered at the Catholic University of America and joined the CUA on Tap Live Podcast Show and gave the talk, “Embrace Transformation: 5 Powerful Ways Holy Communion Impacts Your Life“.
November
The Fullness of Truth: Catholicism, Relativism, and the Apostolic Mission Young Adult Retreat in Malvern, Pennsylvania
The friars ended the year with one final young adult retreat. “The Fullness of Truth: Catholicism, Relativism, and the Apostolic Mission”, was a wonderful weekend that occurred in November in Malvern, PA, gathering over 60 young adult retreatants. The focus of this retreat was to address the concept of Catholicism in the context of contemporary challenges and to inspire a deeper understanding of the apostolic mission of the Church!