Godsplaining - Dominican Friars Province of St. Joseph

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056 - Literature and Hemingway Aug 27, 2020

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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.

055 - Remote Learning, Remote Work, Remote Life Aug 20, 2020

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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?

054 - The Virtue of Temperance Aug 13, 2020

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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?

053 - The French Catholic Spirit Aug 06, 2020

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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.

052 - The Litany of Humility Jul 30, 2020

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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?

051 - Disappointments in Friendship Jul 23, 2020

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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.

050 - Dominican Spirituality Jul 16, 2020

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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.

049 - Race in America: The Hard and Seemingly Impossible Conversation Jul 09, 2020

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In this episode, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory reflect on the current crisis in the conversation surrounding race in America. Why is it so hard to talk about? Is it impossible? If not, what resources do we have for discussing the issue?

048 - In Imitation of Christ: A Male Priesthood Jul 02, 2020

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As our culture continues to consider the meaning and need for equality, join Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Patrick as they consider the nature of the Catholic priesthood. Why are Catholic priests only men? Is this an affront against women? Tune in as we consider these and other pressing questions.

047 - Literature and Flannery O’Connor Jun 25, 2020

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In this episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure chat about the literary merits of Flannery O'Connor. What role does violence play in her literature? Why the emphasis on the grotesque? Where do free will and grace meet in the heart of the human person?

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