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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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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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What is stoicism, and why have we noticed a heightened interest in it? Who are 'the stoics'? Why is the order of stoicism so attractive? What is IN our control, and what is OUT of our control? Is Jesus the BEST stoic? On this episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Bonaventure answer these questions and many more! Interested in attending our Men's week…
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On this week's episode, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Bonaventure discuss Pope St. John Paul II's "Fides et Ratio", or, "Faith and Reason". After 26 years since it has been written, what are the biggest takeaways? What is the practical application of the encyclical? Does it still hold up today? Interested in attending our Men's weekend retreat this Au…
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Contemplata Episode 7 | The Effects of Holy Communion | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
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When we receive holy communion, the sacrament has certain effects on us—spiritual or supernatural effects. Just as food nourishes a child and causes the child to grow strong in bodily life, so holy communion nourishes our souls and causes us to grow strong in the spiritual life, the life of grace. Follow us on: Instagram: @contemplatapodcast Yo…
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Guestsplaining: Francis X. Maier on the Heart of the American, Catholic Church
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Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony welcome Catholic journalist and author Francis X. Maier to the podcast, author of, "True Confessions: Voices of Faith from a Life in the Church". On this episode of Guestsplaining, the friars discuss Maier's book and the themes of the heart of the Church in the United States, the role of femininity in the Church, …
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Should we all be morning people? Is it alright to be a night owl? Is it better to be one over the other? What's the story on how Fr. Gregory become a morning person? Why did Fr. Joseph-Anthony become a night owl? On this episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Gregory discuss if one way is better than the other, the benefits of each, how to fit in pray…
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How should Catholics respond to pride month? Where does truth, charity, and the Gospel come into it all? What does pride month even mean? Should Catholics accept it, or can we be angry? Can we take back the month? On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Patrick discuss the moral issues of sexuality, identity, gender, true…
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Guestsplaining: Dr. Kenneth Craycraft on, "Can a Catholic be an American?"
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Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure welcome Dr. Kenneth Craycraft to Godsplaining to discuss his new book entitled, "Citizens Yet Strangers". The accessible book discusses Catholic, moral theology in a political, cultural, and societal way, all in an American context. "Can a Catholic be an American?" Interested in attending our Men's weekend retreat in…
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On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory discuss the topic of giving money to the poor, how to navigate interacting with the poor, discuss poverty, the pressures of society, graditude, the State's responsibility, the Christian perspective, and more. Interested in attending our upcoming All-Comer's weekend retreat this…
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Contemplata Episode 6 | The Eucharistic Sacrifice | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
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As Catholics, we believe and confess that the Eucharist is the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, not a new or additional sacrifice, but the same sacrifice. How can it be so? In this episode of Contemplata, Fr. James Brent, O.P. further explains how the sacrifice Christ offered at Calvary is the same sacrifice on the altar at every Mass. Follow us on: Inst…
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Blessed Stanley Rother: First U.S. Born Martyr
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Who was Bl. Stanley Rother? What is his legacy? On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the first US-born martyr, the Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine, his story evangelizing in Guatemala, his devotion to the Eucharist and to the Native Guatemalans, and more! Interested in attending our upcoming multi-day retreats? Chec…
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Guestsplaining: Dr. Haim & Marcella Burke on Transgender Ideology
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Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick welcome General Surgeon and whistleblower Dr. Eithan Haim and Marcella Burke, his legal representation, to this episode of Guestsplaining. On this episode, we find out more about what's been happening behind the scenes at Texas Children's Hospital with their transgender program and what Dr. Haim and Marcella have been do…
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On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the virtue of small talk, such as how to begin conversations, how small talk is viewed, intamacy, the role social media plays, the Christian tradition, pursuing deeper relationships and more! Interested in attending our upcoming multi-day retreats? Check out our website for…
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Contemplata Episode 5 | The Sacrifice of Jesus Christ | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
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Jesus fulfilled the law of sacrifice in a unique way when he offered himself to the Father on Calvary. In his sacrifice, we find the three elements common to all sacrifice. First, we find an inward or spiritual sacrifice—the offering of his heart to the Father. Second, we find an outward act of sacrifice—a definite gesture expressing the gift of hi…
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On this bonus episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure visit St. Patrick Church in Columbus Ohio for a Day of Recollection and to discuss the Eucharist as a Sacrament and sacrifice, the moral life, incorporating the sacraments into your everyday lives, faith as a virtue, the importance of signs of the sacrament, and more. Interested in attending ou…
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Contemporary Spirituality: Abandonment to Divine Providence
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On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick delve into the themes of "Abandonment to Divine Providence", by Jean Pierre Coussade. Topics such as heresey of Jansenism, the Blessed Mother's influence in the book, 'abandonism', the themes of simplicity and holiness, what 'abandonment' truly is in the Christian sense, and pu…
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Guestsplaining: Dr. Ryan Anderson on Christianity in Modern Politics
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On this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory welcomes Dr. Ryan Anderson, author and President of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, to discuss the response to COVID-19 and its policies, modern victimology and identity, personal and spiritual growth, social justice and injustices, the value Christians can bring to the modern world, politics as a…
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On this bonus episode, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory visit St. Patrick Church in Columbus Ohio for a Day of Recollection and to discuss the Eucharist as a sign, along with our Human Nature, The Sacramental Life, how prayer changes throughout your life, beauty and art and its power, and more. Interested in attending our upcoming All-Comer's weeken…
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What is the relationship, or lack of relationship between faith and mental health? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Gregory discuss body and soul, the Human person, obstacles, rightly ordering your sufferings, seeking out help, pursuit of Christ, how to be happy, healthy, and holy, and much more. Interested in attending o…
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Contemplata Episode 4 | The Law of Sacrifice | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
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In this episode, Fr. James Brent, O.P., discusses sacrificial worship—human beings have, written in their hearts, a desire to offer sacrifice to God. Jesus taught us that the one sacrifice that would please God is not something we make up, but it is he, himself. He is the one true sacrifice that offers himself up to the Father. Follow us on: Instag…
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Bonus: Living a Contemplative, Christian Life
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On this bonus episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony visit the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, to discuss the contemplative, Christian life. How do I live my Christian life? How should I seek God? What are some principles of the spiritual, Christian life, and when do I start living it? Tune in to this bonus episode to learn more …
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Artifical Intelligence: Tool or Takeover?
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AI knows Godsplaining! Hear Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventue discuss AI and what it means to us as humans. Artificial Intelligence has plenty of uses, and is now a part of our daily lives. It was and is made by and for humans... but is it actually just a tool? Is it it's own thing? Does it help us, or replace us? What are its limits? Will its power m…
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