Godsplaining

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?

In this episode Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph Anthony discuss the virtue of temperance. Does the virtue simply curb the appetite or does it heal and elevate desire? Is it just a "No" or is there a more profound "Yes" at work?

In this episode Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick chat about the eldest daughter of the Church and her many excellent merits.. From whence the great number of saints, theologians, and artists? Listen in to learn more about Peguy, Bloy, Claudel, and their countrymen.

In this episode Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure (unironically) discuss the virtue of humility and the Litany of Humility--a favorite prayer of the last century. What about the virtue of humility is so foundational? Why is this prayer so challenging?

In this episode, Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Patrick discuss the trials of friendship. Why are good friends hard to find and harder to keep? What virtues can help us to survive trials and wounds? Tune in to consider these questions and more.

Join Frs. Patrick, Bonaventure, Jacob Bertrand, and Gregory for our fiftieth episode of Godsplaining. In this episode we consider the hallmarks of the Dominican form of life: preaching, contemplation, study, and joy.