Godsplaining

Join Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Jacob Bertrand as they discuss praying the breviary and entering into the fullness of the Church's liturgical prayer and worship of our God.

In this episode, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory give their take on one of the largest religious congregations in the world: the Society of Jesus. How do Jesuits differ from Dominicans? Are they rather alike? Are they dread enemies? Listen in to find out.

In this episode Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the role of consolation and desolation in the spiritual life and some of St. Thomas's recommendations for those difficult periods.

In this episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick explore the human experience of fear? To what is it a response? How can we hope to overcome it? How does God address Himself to our fears?

In this episode, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick examine the philosophical roots of our contemporary culture. What exactly is the Enlightenment, and how does it bear upon our culture, our morality, and our relationships?

In this episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Jacob Bertrand discuss the place that judgment occupies in human perfection. What ought we to judge? What ought we not? And, should I fear being thought judgmental?

In this episode, Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Patrick discuss one of their favorite contemporary Catholic authors - Michael O'Brien. Tune in to learn about the author's life, novels, and the motivation for his literary exploits.

In this episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure discuss the literary merits of Ernest Hemingway. Why the brutally terse prose? Why the swaggering machismo? Listen in and find out.

In this episode Fr. Gregory, Fr. Jacob Bertrand, and Fr. Joseph Anthony discuss the changes that ordinary human interaction have undergone since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. What does it mean to be with others in this new setting? How can make our relationships more intentional and fruitful given the obstacles to be overcome?

Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph Anthony discuss the challenges of maintaining temperance during the pandemic, exploring the rise of behaviors like excessive Netflix binging and overindulgence. They delve into the significance of temperance as a cardinal virtue, emphasizing its role in human excellence, union with God, and the perfection of our divine image. The conversation also explores the impact of alcohol consumption on individuals' intellectual faculties, the Catholic perspective on enjoying alcohol in moderation, and the virtues of sobriety, abstinence, and chastity for a fulfilling Christian life.