The Hidden Wisdom of The Little Prince | Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman
July 23, 2026
A Breakdown of the Mass
Few books have captured the imagination of children and adults quite like The Little Prince.
In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman explore Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic through the lens of Catholic philosophy and theology. They examine the book’s reflections on childlike wonder, relationships, responsibility, identity, and the dangers of modern distractions, revealing why this beloved story remains one of the most profound spiritual works of the twentieth century.
Along the way, they discuss:
- Why The Little Prince is really a book for adults
- The meaning of the Rose and the Fox
- What each planet represents about modern life
- The dangers of materialism, vanity, and escapism
- Why relationships make us responsible for one another
- How childlike faith differs from childishness
- The Christian wisdom hidden throughout this literary masterpiece
Whether you’re revisiting this classic or reading it for the first time, this conversation will help you discover why The Little Prince continues to speak so powerfully to the human heart.
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