Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony take us to the Day of Recollection in Dallas, Texas to discuss meditation and devotions they recommend to the Passion of Christ in this bonus episode of Godsplaining. 

Fr. Patrick's book entitled, "Given for You", can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Given-You-Eucharistic-Stations-Cross/dp/1639663134#:~:text=Book%20overview&text=The%20Stations%20of%20the%20Cross%20help%20us%20to%20better%20understand,in%20a%20close%2C%20personal%20way.

Subscribe to our channel

Support the Podcast     

Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/

Shop Books Written by the Friars

Connect on Social Media

To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org

Freedom. Perception. Spontaneity. Interior vs Exterior. Free Will. Intellect. On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure delve into how God's all-encompassing knowledge coexists with our ability to make genuine choices. Can we actually choose what we do? Does God cause EVERYTHING? Do we have a say at all? 

Sign up for the Men's Retreat here! https://godsplaining.org/mens-retreat-august-2025/

Subscribe to our channel

Support the Podcast     

Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/

Shop Books Written by the Friars

Connect on Social Media

In this special guest episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory engages in a compelling conversation with Connor Boyack—author, speaker, and president of the Libertas Institute. They delve into the intersection of Catholic social teaching and classical liberal values, exploring how faith informs our understanding of freedom and the role of education in shaping a virtuous society.

Topics Covered:

🔗 Learn more:

Subscribe to our channel

Support the Podcast     

Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/

Shop Books Written by the Friars

Connect on Social Media

To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org

This bonus episode of Godsplaining takes us to Dallas, Texas, to hear Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure talk all things related to the merit of the Cross of Christ. Why was the instrument of the Cross specifically necessary?  Where does Love come into play? Why was the Passion necessary? 

Subscribe to our channel

Support the Podcast     

Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/

Shop Books Written by the Friars

Connect on Social Media

Romp through history with Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick. Why an episode on Catholic social teaching? Is it just silly? Is the Catholic Church political? What role does Pope Leo XIII have in the Catholic social teaching realm? On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick talk human dignity, the American tradition, Papal encyclicals, the historical context, and much more. 

Documents referenced in this episode:

Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/justpeace/documents/rc_pc_justpeace_doc_20060526_compendio-dott-soc_en.html Rerum Novarum, Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII on Capital and Labor: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_15051891_rerum-novarum.html Mater et Magistra, Encyclical of Pope John XXIII: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-xxiii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_j-xxiii_enc_15051961_mater.html Laborem Exercens, Encyclical of Pope John Paul II: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_14091981_laborem-exercens.html Mulieris Dignitatem, Apostolic Letter of Pope John Paul II: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/1988/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_19880815_mulieris-dignitatem.html Redemptoris Custos, Apostolic Exhortation of Pope John Paul II: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_15081989_redemptoris-custos.html Centesimus Annus, Encyclical of Pope John Paul II: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_01051991_centesimus-annus.html CDF instruction on respect for human life: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_19870222_respect-for-human-life_en.html Samaritanus Bonus, CDF letter on end of life issues: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20200714_samaritanus-bonus_en.html

Subscribe to our channel

Support the Podcast     

Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/

Shop Books Written by the Friars

Connect on Social Media

To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org

Comparison: the thief of joy. Should we compare ourselves to anyone? Is it healthy? What are negative aspects of comparison? What virtues should we instead cultivate? On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony delve into comparison. Is it good? Is it bad? 

Join the friars in Providence, Rhode Island for the All Comer's retreat! Find more information here: https://godsplaining.org/abba-father-cultivating-confidence-in-our-heavenly-father-all-comers-retreat/

Subscribe to our channel

Support the Podcast     

Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/

Shop Books Written by the Friars

Connect on Social Media

Australian journalist and author Tess Livingstone joins Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony to discuss Cardinal George Pell, his wrongful imprisonment, his life in Australia before becoming a cardinal, the immense reform he brought to his home country and his achievements and legacy. 

Tess' biography of Cardinal Pell can be found here: https://ignatius.com/george-cardinal-pell-gcpbh/

Subscribe to our channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining

Support the Podcast     

Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/

Shop Books Written by the Friars

Connect on Social Media

To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org

Godsplaining's first Day of Recollection of 2025 was in Nashville, TN! In this bonus episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick talk not yet being at our ultimate destination, the immutable Will of God, the fickle nature of humans, how God is always for us, how we are entrusted with freedom and much more. 

Subscribe to our channel

Support the Podcast     

Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/

Shop Books Written by the Friars

Connect on Social Media

To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org

On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick have a very important and interesting conversation about immigration. What is a nation? Where does integration and dignity come into play? How should Catholics specifically view immigration? 

Announcing the new Master of Business Administration Program at the Catholic University of America. Join the renowned Busch School of Business to launch your career with an MBA rooted in authentically Catholic principles of virtue, excellence, and in accordance with Catholic Social Teaching. To learn more, go to MBA.CATHOLIC.EDU 

Sign up for the Men's Retreat here! https://godsplaining.org/mens-retreat-august-2025/

Subscribe to our channel

Support the Podcast

Shop Books Written by the Friars

Connect on Social Media

To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org

Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory examine ways to cultivate a proper prayer life, gain a plenary indulgence and choose the right devotions on this bonus episode of Godsplaining from the New York City Day of Recollection. Can we break free from constant comparison? How can we rid ourselves of our vices? How do we find our place in the Mystical Body? Are we really nothing? 

Subscribe to our channel

Support the Podcast

Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/

Shop Books Written by the Friars

Connect on Social Media

To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org