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Do Catholics Care About Eco-Justice? Sep 11, 2025

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In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure explore eco-justice, Catholic social teaching, and the moral responsibility of caring for creation. Why care about the environment? What is eco-theology? How do we, as Catholics, engage in eco-justice without going overboard? Earth Day, indeed.

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Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage on September 27th, 2025
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Ryan Bethea on Being in a Spiritual Gray Zone & Searching for Truth Sep 08, 2025

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Ryan Bethea joins the podcast for a second time with Fr. Gregory in studio this time and get casual. Ryan details being a Protestant while defending Catholicism, how the world and Christianity is mysterious, his work on telling the stories about exorcisms and miracles, and so much more. Fr. Gregory tells us why he is Catholic.

The Exorcist Files
https://www.exorcistfiles.tv/

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How are Saints Made? Sep 04, 2025

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What are the steps for becoming a Saint in the Church? Why name Saints at all? What is the difference between a saint and a Saint? On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony tell us their favorite saints, talk canonization, miracles, and the value of a Saint.

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The Final Days of St. Maximilian Kolbe w/ Anthony D'Ambrosio Sep 01, 2025

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Fr. Patrick welcomes Anthony D'Ambrosio, writer and director of film, "Triumph of the Heart," to Guestsplaining. Anthony tells us how his interest in St. Maximilian Kolbe began, what the final day of the Saint's life looked like, the trials faced during filming in Poland, and how God's presence was felt on set.

"Triumph of the Heart"
https://www.triumphoftheheart.com/militia

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BONUS: Eucharistic Presence, Worship, & Identity w/ Fr. Gregory Pine Aug 30, 2025

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The one and only Fr. Gregory Pine joins Fr. Patrick to discuss his new book, "Your Eucharistic Identity", on this BONUS episode of Godsplaining.

"Your Eucharistic Identity" can be found here:
https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/

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Can Catholics Marry Non-Catholics? Aug 28, 2025

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What exactly is a Catholic marriage, and can Catholics marry non-Catholics? Non-believers? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony delve into the topic of weddings, marriage, what the Church teaches, what the Catechism says, and more.

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How to Love (and Defeat) Your Enemies Aug 21, 2025

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Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure discuss how Christians are called to love their enemies without abandoning justice. Can you resist someone and still act out of charity? This episode explores what it means to love—and even defeat—your enemies faithfully.

St. Michael's Lent & EXODUS90
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Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage
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Why We Want What Others Want: Mimetic Theory & the Gospel w/ Fr. Elias Carr Aug 18, 2025

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Fr. Elias Carr joins Fr. Bonaventure to discuss his book, "I Came to Cast Fire: An Introduction to René Girard," his accessible introduction to René Girard’s mimetic theory, discussing our desire to want what others want. Covering desire, violence, the origins of culture, and Christ’s revelation, he connects Girard’s insights to today’s polarization, and conflict, offering practical ways to live in the light of the Gospel.

Fr. Elias Carr's book, "I Came to Cast Fire: An Introduction to René Girard":
https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/pages/fr-elias-carr?srsltid=AfmBOoq5anmmprdm2Z4uPDba5dfX3JclAa27UsNi4J9ymVmxy7HVRtQC

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BONUS: Reporting Back from the Jubilee! + Q&A Aug 16, 2025

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Join Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure for a special live episode as they swap stories from their whirlwind adventure in the Eternal City for the Jubilee of Youth! They’ll share the highlights, surprises, and more. And they won’t be reminiscing alone—Catholic speaker, author, and all-around joy-spreader Katie McGrady will join the conversation to add her own insights!

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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Aug 14, 2025

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Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony reflect on the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, exploring its theological significance and how it reveals Mary’s unique role in salvation history. They discuss her bodily assumption into Heaven, the connection to Catholic teaching on the resurrection of the body, and Mary as the New Ark of the Covenant and Queen of the Universe.

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Tulsa, OK Godsplaining Day of Recollection on 8/30 & 8/31
https://godsplaining.org/day-of-recollection-tulsa-ok-august-2025/

Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage on 9/27
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