Godsplaining

What is 'Catholic guilt?' What is the difference between guilt and shame? IS there a difference? Are there references to guilt or shame in the Bible? Can you ever feel too guilty? On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure delve deep into guilt and shame, where reconciliation comes into play and when it's okay to shame people. 

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To get into the right mindset, the friars talk their favorite Lenten hymns before diving into the third Sunday of Lent's readings. Fr. Joseph-Anthony, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure discuss what the significance of Jesus' name is, how we cultivate our own soil, and more.

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Catholic or Christian? Yes. What does it mean to be Christian? Do all Christians believe the same, basic tenants? Where does Sola Scriptura come from? Where do 'works' come into play? Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony take on the topic of Catholicism and Christianity in this week's episode of Godsplaining. 

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Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick welcome author and professor Mary Stanford to this week's episode of Guestsplaining! Mary enlightens us regarding marriage, family, subordination, gender, our fallen nature, and how to envision each topic through the eyes of a Catholic mindset. Tune in to this beautiful episode to dive into men and women's complementarity nature, consequences of the fall, and how to understand it all. 

Mary's book, "The Obedience Paradox: Finding True Freedom in Marriage" can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Obedience-Paradox-Finding-Freedom-Marriage/dp/1681926954#:~:text=Mary%20Stanford%20is%20a%20speaker,Studies%20on%20Marriage%20and%20Family.

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On this week's Lectio episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory lead us in the readings for the second Sunday of Lent. We hear about Abraham as a Christ-like figure, imitating the saints, the mystical body and the transfiguration. 

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What is predestination, and do Catholics believe in it? Does God choose who goes to Heaven or Hell? Who IS God? Are we really free? Do Catholics believe that salvation is offered to ALL or only few? On this week's episode, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory do a deep dive into the concept of predestination. Find yourself a rock. 

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The friars throw it way back to '05 YouTube viral videos. What was your favorite OG YouTube video? What are you giving up for Lent? Let us know. This week's Lectio episode examines the readings for the first Sunday of Lent, and Fr. Patrick, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Gregory discuss the God of the Old Testament vs. the God of the New Testament, using the Lord's name, being human, and temptations. 

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Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the Holy Father's newest encyclical, "Dilexit Nos" (He Loved Us) on this week's episode of Godsplaining. What importance do devotions have? How should we view the Heart of Jesus? What about the Mind of Jesus? What does it mean to console the Sacred Heart? 

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Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory welcome musician Marie Miller to this week's episode of Guestsplaining! Marie tells us about her gradual transition from making secular to Christian music, St. Therese's influence, the holy places she pulls her lyrics from and support from other artists. 

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In recognizing the sensitivity of this episode's topic, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory discuss suic!de through the eyes of the Church. What IS suic!de, and is it sinful? What does St. Thomas Aquinas say about it? Does the mental infliction matter? This and more on this week's informative episode of Godsplaining. 

Do you or someone you love struggle with thoughts of suicide? For professional help, call the Suicide and Crisis hotline at 988. 

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