Lectio: First Sunday of Advent

What are mystics...and what are they not? Are only few called to mysticism? Who are the friars' favorite mystics? Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick tall all things mysticism on this week's episode of Godsplaining.   For information on this coming year's events and retreats, check out our website here: https://godsplaining.org/events-2/   Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining   Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/   Shop Books Written by the Friars St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392 Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/   Connect on Social Media Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining   To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick invite comedian Shayne Smith to this episode of Guestsplaining to explore humor and authenticity through the Christian worldview. They chat tattoos, Shayne's conversion in the public eye, how his comedy has evolved, the mystical body and more.   For more about Shayne Smith's conversion, find the Pints with Aquinas interview here: https://www.youtube.com/live/lfa5weLJWAA?si=I6BT5_BTXZWG5-pW Follow Shayne on social media @ shaydozer and  @shaynesmithcomedy  on YouTube.   For information on this coming year's events and retreats, check out our website here: https://godsplaining.org/events-2/   Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining   Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/   Shop Books Written by the Friars St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392 Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/   Connect on Social Media Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining   To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

For the fourth and final "Lectio-splaining", Fr. Gregory, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Bonaventure talk birthday desserts, how big things start small, the connection between the wood of the manger and the wood of the cross, and the importance of our the Blessed Virgin Mary.   To sign up for the upcoming Young Adult Retreat, find more information here! https://godsplaining.org/closer-to-the-cross-young-adult-retreat/   Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining   Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/   Shop Books Written by the Friars St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392 Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/   Connect on Social Media Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining   To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Catholics are known for devotions, but what even are devotions? How are they different from liturgical prayers? How do you choose WHICH devotion to choose? Is a devotion for life? Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony answer to these questions and more on this week's episode of Godsplaining!   More information on the Day of Recollection in Nashville, TN this coming January can be found here: https://godsplaining.org/events-2/new-year-new-you-a-day-of-recollection-on-commitment-and-conversion/   Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining   Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/   Shop Books Written by the Friars St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392 Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/   Connect on Social Media Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining   To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

This week, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure welcome Dr. Johannes Hart to Guestsplaining, talking evangelization in Germany, what it means to be human, and what beauty really is. You won't want to miss this edifying discussion! Dr. Johannes Hartl is a German philosopher, theologian, speaker and founder. He is considered one of the most influential mediators between Christian spirituality, philosophy and psychology in the German-speaking area.   To hear more from Dr. Johannes, find his English YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.JohannesHartl_EN Dr. Johannes' English Instagram page: @drjohanneshartl_english   For information on our upcoming events and to see our complete list of upcoming retreat for 2025, visit our webpage here: https://godsplaining.org/events-2/   Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining   Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/   Shop Books Written by the Friars St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392 Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/   Connect on Social Media Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining   To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

This Gaudete Sunday, Fr. Joseph-Anthony, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory chat Christmas presents, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, joy, and being near to the Lord. Tune in to hear the friars discuss the readings for this Gaudete Sunday!   Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining   Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/   Shop Books Written by the Friars St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392 Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/   Connect on Social Media Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining   To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Who was Jorge Luis Borges and what is he known for? Join Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure in this week's episode of Godsplaining as they discuss the writer, his talents, his life, and his impact to the intellectual world.   Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining   Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/   Shop Books Written by the Friars St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392 Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/   Connect on Social Media Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining   To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony welcome Celtics' Luke Kornet to this episode of Guestsplaining! Luke lets us in on how he finds balance between faith and success in the NBA, how his Catholic beliefs help him be a better teammate, using his talents for the Lord, and so much more.   For details about our upcoming events and retreats, see our website here: https://godsplaining.org/events-2/   Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining   Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/   Shop Books Written by the Friars St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392 Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/   Connect on Social Media Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining   To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

On this lectio episode, Fr. Patrick, Fr. Gregory, and Fr. Bonaventure ponder the readings for the second Sunday of Advent, contemplating light, dependence, preparation and Christ's constant presence.   DONATE to our Annual Retreat Fundraiser: https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=CF7XZ5XYX8M86   Sign up to attend our next Day of Recollection in Nashville, TN on January 18th, 2025 here: https://godsplaining.org/events-2/new-year-new-you-a-day-of-recollection-on-commitment-and-conversion/   Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining   Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/   Shop Books Written by the Friars St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392 Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/   Connect on Social Media Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining   To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Who is Friedrich Nietzsche, and where does he fall in the world of philosophy? What does Christianity, or theism for that matter, have to do with Nietzsche's understanding of the modern world? What is the philosopher's take on Christian morality? On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure examine Nietzsche's philosophy, especially as it relates to Christian beliefs.   DONATE to our Annual Retreat Fundraiser: https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=CF7XZ5XYX8M86   Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining   Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/   Shop Books Written by the Friars St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392 Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/   Connect on Social Media Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining   To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org