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Welcome to Godsplaining: a podcast featuring contemplative preachers and their contemporary age. Considering topics philosophical, theological, cultural, and beyond, Godsplaining presents ideas from the Church’s tradition and brings them to bear on our lives’ most urgent questions. Each week, join the Dominican friars as they muse on all things Catholic.
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The purpose of our lives is to come to know God, yet on account of sin the eyes of our hearts have grown blind to the presence of God. Just as Jesus healed the blind men in the Gospels, so God is now at work to heal the eyes of our hearts by the light of his grace. Contemplata is a podcast for those seeking to grow in contemplative prayer—the loving awareness of the presence of God. Fr. James Dominic Brent, O.P. is a Dominican Friar of the Province of St. Joseph.
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Is tolerance a good thing? On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Gregory discuss tolerance, their own experiences with intolerance, what it was, what it is now, and whether it's a good thing. Interested in attending the upcoming Godsplaining Day of Recollection in New York this October? Find more information here! https://gods…
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Guestsplaining: Mary Margaret Olohan on Documenting De-Transitioners
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On this guest episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory welcome Mary Margaret Olohan to discuss a few of the more pressing moral issues of our day: transgenderism and gender ideology. Specifically, Mary Margaret delves deep into her experience in documenting de-transitioners' stories, the impact that our culture's normalization of 'gen…
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Are communism and Catholicism similar in any way? How does Karl Marx's writings relate to St. Pope John Paul II's reflections? What are the similarities and differences between them? Are they compatible? Find out Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure's thoughts on these questions on this episode of Godsplaining! Check out the St. Paul Center Priesthood R…
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Contemplata Episode 13 | Mass without Communion? | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
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Very often, when we think of going to Mass or not going to Mass, the question in our minds is, “What I will get out of it.?” We do not think in terms of what God is worth or how, in the Mass, we render to God the worship he deserves from us. But what is God worth? Even if you can’t receive communion that day, you and I have been given the grace, th…
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Have you ever doubted Church teachings? Have you even doubted God is real? What's the remedy? On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Jacob-Bertrand discuss doubt and the remedy. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: htt…
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Guestsplaining: Sean Bryan on Evangelization as the Papal Ninja
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On this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick welcome Sean Bryan, the Papal Ninja, to the show! Sean discusses being the Papal Ninja, the Christian community surrounding American Ninja Warrior, charism, virtue, discipleship and discernment, and much more. For more information on the Lay Mission Project, see here: https://laymission…
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On this episode, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick discuss C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, what an allegory is, and how it applies to the writings of Lewis and Tolkien. What does allegory have to do with it? How can these authors' writings lead us to Christ? What do the two different writing approaches tell us? Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtub…
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Contemplata Episode 12 | Your PART at the Mass | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
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Pope Pius XII once said that “all the faithful should be aware that to participate in the Eucharistic Sacrifice is their chief duty and supreme dignity.” But how do we do so? What is our part in the Mass? The answer is simple. Our hearts should have the same qualities of the heart of Jesus Christ in his worship of the Father and our hearts should b…
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On this episode of Godsplaining, join all five Godsplaining Friars to discuss other podcasts better than Godsplaining. What do the friars think are the positives and negatives of listening to podcasts? What is their hope for podcasts? What are other podcasts they feel are even better than their own? Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/…
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Guestsplaining: Erika Bachiochi on Catholic Feminism
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On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick welcome Erika Bachiochi to the podcast to discuss hot topics such as the role and identity of women, feminism, complementarity, submission, and so much more. What are threats to women today? How are we to view submission in relationships? Can we call ourselves, 'Catholic feminists?' "EPPC…
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On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Gregory discuss their experiences in ministry, where we actually learn the Faith, relationships, what ministry is and what it is not, feeling alone, and more. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining…
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Contemplata Episode 11 | It is the Lord! | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
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When we go to Mass, we remain on earth. But Fr. James Brent, O.P. explains that what we have on our altars in our earthly liturgies is one and the same Lamb of God as in heaven—not merely a sign or merely a symbol of the Lamb, but the actual Lamb of God—body, blood, soul, and divinity. Follow us on: Instagram: @contemplatapodcast Youtube: https…
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On this entertaining episode of Godsplaining, join all five Godsplaining Friars as they reminisce about highlights since starting the podcast, discuss reptiles (typical), Fr. Gregory's 'ugly' laugh, what they hope for the future of the podcast, and anything else they can think of. Australia? Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godspl…
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Guestsplaining: Leah Jacobson on What's Wrong With Women's Healthcare in the U.S.
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On this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure welcome Leah Jacobson to the podcast to discuss women's modern healthcare and our God-given identity. The friars discuss with Leah what's wrong with women's healthcare in the United States, why women aren't being heard in healthcare, and much more. Are women being gaslit? Why are th…
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BONUS: How Do We Set Things on Fire? Renewal and Recapturing the Sacred | Live Episode from the NEC
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Did you attend the 10th National Eucharistic Congress? Did you miss this exciting bonus episode of Godsplaining? Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick Briscoe welcome Katie Prejean McGrady to the podcast, live at the NEC to discuss renewal, recapturing the sacred, and setting your spiritual life on fire. How do we keep our spiritual spark alive? Why d…
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On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Patrick discuss work and leisure and where/how to find that balance. Where does work end, and where does leisure begin? How can we structure our life? How do we place boundaries, especially if we work from home? Check out the St. Paul Center Priesthood Retreats: stpaulcenter.com/priests to…
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How do the Godsplaining Friars feel about Disney? On this week's episode, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Jacob-Bertrand discuss the good and the bad, their experience with Disney, whether the films are good for kids, good vs. evil, the magic of Disney, religious themes, and much more. Interested in attending our Men's weekend retreat this August? Check ou…
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Contemplata Episode 10 | The Sacrament of Charity | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
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There is one place above all where we can come to know the love of God—the Eucharist. It is called the sacrament of charity, the sacrament of love. And it was out of love that Jesus Christ set up this great sacrament in the Church. It was in order to remain with us always, in order to bring us back to himself in eternity. Follow us on: Instagram: …
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BONUS: What We Saw at the National Eucharistic Congress + Q&A
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On this BONUS episode of Livesplaining, tune in to hear about Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony's experiences at this past week's 10th National Eucharistic Congress. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/…
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Guestsplaining: Mark Hart on Evangelizing Middle School Youth
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Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony are pleased welcome Mark Hart, the Chief Innovation Officer of Life Teen International, to this episode of Guestsplaining. On this episode, our guest delves into evangelization, youth ministry, and bringing middle schoolers to Christ. Mark discusses Encounter: The Bible Timeline for Middle School, forming and enga…
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Godsplaining DOES indorse holding animals. This week's episode of Godsplaining is all about animals. Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure discuss moral and natural evil, animal rights, animal pain, and more. Why does God allow animal suffering? Are animals equal to us? Do they have rights? Did God create animals for us? Interested in attending our Men's…
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On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss Venerable Fulton Sheen, Bishop and Archbishop from the 20th century. Fulton Sheen emerged as a pioneer in early television as he taught the Catholic Faith to millions on NBC for nearly 40 years. But that's not all! Tune in to hear about Venerable Fulton Sheen's thriv…
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Contemplata Episode 9 | The Greatness of Eucharistic Adoration | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
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In this episode, Fr. James Brent O.P., talks about the Marian apparition at Knock (in Ireland) which he says is also a Eucharistic apparition—and that Eucharistic Adoration is essentially a sustained beholding of the Lamb of God. It is the perfect response to John the Baptist’s prophetic command: metanoeite! Mind your God! Follow us on: Instagram: …
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Guestsplaining: Curtis Martin on Christ in the Eucharist
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On this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick welcome FOCUS founder, Curtis Martin, to the podcast to discuss the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, the Eucharist Revival, the National Eucharistic Congress, and much more. Curtis Martin is the founder of FOCUS, a Catholic outreach organization that began in 1998. He holds a m…
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Fireworks. Bald eagles. Liberty. Freedom. Stars & stripes. Is the American Church the best church? On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory discuss Fr. Gregory's experience living outside of the United States, the virtues we have in the American Church, the role of Christ in culture, how the American Church is viewed by t…
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On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Patrick discuss Amor Towles, author of novels "A Gentleman in Moscow". The friars chat about the themes throughout the novel, such as tradition, meaning, identity, and relationships, and how these themes tie back to our Catholic faith. Check out the St. Paul Center Priesthood Confer…
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Contemplata Episode 8 | Preparation for Holy Communion | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
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When we receive holy communion in a certain state, when we are well disposed with certain qualities of mind and heart, then holy communion will have a great effect on us. When our minds and hearts lack those qualities or are not well disposed, then the effects of holy communion on us will be less. The effects of holy communion run deeper, grow stro…
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Guestsplaining: Dr. Dan Kuebler on Evolution & God
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What is God's role in evolution? How is man more than a physical being? Are we truly descended from apes? Should Catholics still trust the science? Where is the theme of salvation in evolution? On this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick welcome Dr. Dan Kuebler, biology professor at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, to d…
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