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.

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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? 

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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

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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? 

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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/

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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. 

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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? 

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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? 

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Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Gregory delve into how they've noticed a social shift in the consumption of alcohol, the mental health aspect of sober curiosity, the rise of cannabis, and how Christians can approach alcohol in virtuous ways. Is alcohol evil? Is there good in alcohol? Why is it all over the Bible? This and so much more on this week's episode of Godsplaining. 

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Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick welcomes author Professor Francis Beckwith on this week's Guestsplaining episode to discuss the radically different beliefs between Christianity and Mormonism. What does the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints believe? What makes Mormonism quintessentially American? What do the last days and end times look like according to Mormonism? What can we learn from followers of the the LDS church? 

Find Professor Francis Beckwith's new book entitled, "A Catholic Engagement With Latter Day Saints," here: https://ignatius.com/a-catholic-engagement-with-latter-day-saints-celdsp/

His website can be found here: https://sites.baylor.edu/francisbeckwith/

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