Godsplaining
Dominican Friars Province of St. Joseph
Welcome to Godsplaining: Each week Dominican friars tackle the questions that keep you up at night—faith, doubt, culture, philosophy, theology, and real life. Expect clear Catholic answers, big ideas, and conversations that spark “aha” moments without (too much) jargon. Whether you’re a cradle Catholic who loves Thomas Aquinas or just curious, pull up a chair and think deeper with us. New episodes every Thursday—subscribe now.
Episodes
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Apr 25, 2020 • 34min
BONUS: Sunday Lectio - Easter Week 3 (Year A)
Join Fr. Gregory, Fr. Patrick, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand as we meditate on the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of Easter.
Apr 23, 2020 • 33min
038 - The Catholic Church and Climate ”Justice”
In this episode, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Jacob Bertrand examine the question of what we owe to the environment. In what sense is the contemporary concern for climate "justice" in accord with the Christian understanding of stewardship? In what sense is it not?
Apr 18, 2020 • 31min
BONUS: Sunday Lectio - Easter Week 2 (Year A)
Join Fr. Patrick and Fr. Jacob Bertrand as we meditate on the Mass readings for Divine Mercy Sunday.
Apr 16, 2020 • 34min
037 - Exodus 90
In this episode, Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Gregory discuss the method and merits of Exodus90 within a theology of fasting and feasting. What's for a time and what's forever? How do we open our hearts to the graces that God gives by a spirit of habitual asceticism?
Apr 11, 2020 • 33min
BONUS: Sunday Lectio - Easter Sunday (Year A)
Join Fr. Gregory, Fr. Patrick, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand as we meditate on the Mass readings for the Easter Sunday.
Apr 10, 2020 • 37min
TRIDUUM RETREAT - Holy Saturday: Seven Stories Of Salvation
In this episode, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Jacob Bertrand, and Fr. Patrick take you through a virtual tour of the seven Old Testament readings of the Easter Vigil. Together, we'll meditate upon these different moments in the story of salvation that lead the People of God to the revelation of Christ in the fullness of time.
Apr 10, 2020 • 36min
TRIDUUM RETREAT - Good Friday: Seven Last Words
In this episode, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Jacob Bertrand, and Fr. Patrick take you through a virtual Seven Last Words--a traditional devotion for the afternoon of Good Friday. Together, we'll meditate upon each of the Lord's words from the cross.
Apr 9, 2020 • 42min
TRIDUUM RETREAT - Holy Thursday: Seven Church Walk
In this episode, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Jacob Bertrand, and Fr. Patrick take you through a virtual Seven Church Walk--a traditional pilgrimage for the night of Holy Thursday. We'll make "stops" at each of the great Churches of Rome, meditating on the mysteries of the Lord and his salvation.
Apr 9, 2020 • 33min
036 - Back to Basics: The Priesthood
In this episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Jacob Bertrand conclude our Back to Basics series with a conversation on the priesthood. All are priests (common priesthood) by baptism. From these, some are consecrated priests (ministerial priesthood) by ordination. But, what does priesthood have to do with holiness?
Apr 4, 2020 • 32min
BONUS: Sunday Lectio - Palm Sunday (Year A)
Join Fr. Gregory, Fr. Patrick, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand as we meditate on the Mass readings for the 6th Sunday in Lent.
