Why Do I Keep Confessing the Same Sins?

Have you ever gone to confession only to find yourself confessing the same sins again? If you genuinely want to change, why do you keep falling into the same temptations? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss what it really means to have a firm purpose of amendment, why struggling with habitual sin doesn't necessarily mean your confession was insincere, and how God's grace helps us grow in holiness. Drawing on their experiences as confessors, the friars explore the difference between temptation and sin, the importance of genuine contrition, and why spiritual growth often happens gradually rather than through dramatic transformations. They also share practical advice for making lasting changes after confession, including how to approach temptation one day at a time, develop virtue, and avoid discouragement when progress feels slow.   Enjoy 15% off your purchase from the Catholic Woodworker with code GODSPLAINING, through November 2026. For the St. Dominic Rosary and more from the Catholic Woodworker, shop here: https://catholicwoodworker.com/products/st-dominic-rosary?utm_source=godsplaining&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=stdominic   Join the men of Exodus 90, Dr. John Bergsma, and Bishop Andrew Cozzens for a new Exodus 90 challenge starting January 11. Learn more: https://exodus90.com/godsplaining   Join Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony in Pittsburgh, PA on Nov. 21st for a Day of Recollection! Learn more and register here: https://godsplaining.org/thy-will-be-done-a-day-of-recollection-in-pittsburgh-pa/   Send your questions for the friars to: [email protected] Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining   Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop merch: https://godsplaining.org/store/   Shop Books Written by the Friars Justice: Judge Rightly, Give Freely: https://amzn.to/4r1rc2l O Sacred Banquet: Exploring the Eucharistic Mystery with Saint Thomas Aquinas: https://amzn.to/4xJz1MF Witness: https://amzn.to/4hgfmOC Training the Tongue: https://amzn.to/4hilfLa Your Eucharistic Identity: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-101879094-17193693 St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://amzn.to/4ijPWkm Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://amzn.to/4zZjH04   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 

Can scientists cure Down syndrome? And just because we can alter human DNA, does that mean we should? Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., welcomes Fr. Nicanor Pier Giorgio Austriaco, O.P., a Dominican priest and molecular biologist, to explore the remarkable possibilities—and serious ethical questions—surrounding genetic engineering. With a Ph.D. in molecular biology from MIT and years of experience in scientific research, Fr. Nicanor brings a unique perspective to the intersection of Catholic theology and modern biotechnology. Together, they discuss recent research using CRISPR gene-editing technology to target the extra chromosome associated with Down syndrome, what these laboratory findings actually mean, and whether a cure is scientifically realistic. The conversation dives into the deeper, aiming to answer fundamentally important questions about human dignity. What does it mean to heal someone without diminishing their dignity? Where should we draw the line between treating disease and designing future generations? And how can Christians embrace the mystery of suffering while still pursuing medical advances? Tune in for a fascinating conversation about the promise of scientific discovery, the dignity of every human person, and the hope we find in Christ. Have further questions? Drop them in the comments.   Join Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony in Pittsburgh, PA on Nov. 21st for a Day of Recollection! Learn more and register here: https://godsplaining.org/thy-will-be-done-a-day-of-recollection-in-pittsburgh-pa/   Send your questions for the friars to: [email protected] Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining   Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop merch: https://godsplaining.org/store/   Shop Books Written by the Friars Justice: Judge Rightly, Give Freely: https://amzn.to/4r1rc2l O Sacred Banquet: Exploring the Eucharistic Mystery with Saint Thomas Aquinas: https://amzn.to/4xJz1MF Witness: https://amzn.to/4hgfmOC Training the Tongue: https://amzn.to/4hilfLa Your Eucharistic Identity: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-101879094-17193693 St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://amzn.to/4ijPWkm Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://amzn.to/4zZjH04   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 

What will our bodies be like after the resurrection? Will we still experience pain, suffering, or physical limitations? And why does Jesus still bear the wounds of His crucifixion in His glorified body? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick , and Fr. Gregory explore the mystery of Christ's resurrected body and the four gifts of the glorified body according to St. Thomas Aquinas: impassibility, subtlety, agility, and clarity. From Christ's appearances after the Resurrection to the promise of our own bodily resurrection, the friars unpack what these extraordinary gifts reveal about heaven, the human person, and God's ultimate plan for our salvation.   Enjoy 15% off your purchase from the Catholic Woodworker with code GODSPLAINING, through November 2026. For the St. Dominic Rosary and more from the Catholic Woodworker, shop here: https://catholicwoodworker.com/products/st-dominic-rosary?utm_source=godsplaining&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=stdominic   Join the men of Exodus 90, Dr. John Bergsma, and Bishop Andrew Cozzens for a new Exodus 90 challenge starting January 11. Learn more: https://exodus90.com/godsplaining   Join Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony in Pittsburgh, PA on Nov. 21st for a Day of Recollection! Learn more and register here: https://godsplaining.org/thy-will-be-done-a-day-of-recollection-in-pittsburgh-pa/   Send your questions for the friars to: [email protected] Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining   Support the Podcast : https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop merch: https://godsplaining.org/store/   Shop Books Written by the Friars Justice: Judge Rightly, Give Freely: https://amzn.to/4r1rc2l O Sacred Banquet: Exploring the Eucharistic Mystery with Saint Thomas Aquinas: https://amzn.to/4xJz1MF Witness: https://amzn.to/4hgfmOC Training the Tongue: https://amzn.to/4hilfLa Your Eucharistic Identity: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-101879094-17193693 St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://amzn.to/4ijPWkm Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://amzn.to/4zZjH04   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 

What's the difference between Dominicans, Franciscans, Jesuits, Benedictines, and other Catholic religious orders? And is one religious order better than the others? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Bonaventure compare the different religious orders of the Catholic Church, exploring their unique charisms, traditions, and missions. From the contemplative life of monks to the active apostolates of religious priests and brothers, the friars explain why the Church has so many forms of consecrated life and how each reveals something beautiful about following Christ. They also discuss the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, share their personal experiences of discerning the Dominican Order, and offer advice for anyone considering a religious vocation. Interested in the Dominicans? Learn more here: https://dominicanfriars.org/vocations/   Join the men of Exodus 90 and Fr. Gregory Pine for a Holy Speech Challenge starting Oct 1st: https://exodus90.com/godsplaining   For the St. Dominic Rosary and more from the Catholic Woodworker: https://catholicwoodworker.com/products/st-dominic-rosary?utm_source=godsplaining&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=stdominic Enjoy 15% off your purchase from the Catholic Woodworker this October and November with code: GODSPLAINING   Join Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony in Pittsburgh, PA this November for a Day of Recollection! Learn more and register here: https://godsplaining.org/thy-will-be-done-a-day-of-recollection-in-pittsburgh-pa/   Send your questions for the friars to: [email protected] Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining   Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop merch: https://godsplaining.org/store/   Shop Books Written by the Friars Justice: Judge Rightly, Give Freely: https://amzn.to/4r1rc2l O Sacred Banquet: Exploring the Eucharistic Mystery with Saint Thomas Aquinas: https://amzn.to/4xJz1MF Witness: https://amzn.to/4hgfmOC Training the Tongue: https://amzn.to/4hilfLa Your Eucharistic Identity: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-101879094-17193693 St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://amzn.to/4ijPWkm Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://amzn.to/4zZjH04   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

Could the Shroud of Turin provide scientific evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ? Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, welcomes Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ, President of the Magis Center of Reason and Faith, to explore one of Christianity's most fascinating mysteries: the Shroud of Turin. Believed by many to be the burial cloth of Jesus, the Shroud has fascinated scientists, historians, and believers for centuries. But what does the scientific evidence actually reveal? Fr. Spitzer examines the controversial 1988 carbon dating, the mysterious three-dimensional image, the bloodstains that appear to correspond to the Gospel accounts of Christ's crucifixion, and theories about how the image may have formed. Together, they explore whether the Shroud points beyond natural explanations and what it might tell us about the Resurrection. Join us for a fascinating conversation at the intersection of science, history, faith, and reason. Learn more about Fr. Robert Spitzer and the Magis Center: https://www.magiscenter.com/ Explore MagisAI: https://magisai.com/ Grab a copy of one of Fr. Spitzer's many books: https://link.amazon/B02FEHqpN   Join Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony in Pittsburgh, PA this November for a Day of Recollection! Learn more and register here: https://godsplaining.org/thy-will-be-done-a-day-of-recollection-in-pittsburgh-pa/   Send your questions for the friars to: [email protected] Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining   Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop merch: https://godsplaining.org/store/   Shop Books Written by the Friars Justice: Judge Rightly, Give Freely: https://amzn.to/4r1rc2l O Sacred Banquet: Exploring the Eucharistic Mystery with Saint Thomas Aquinas: https://amzn.to/4xJz1MF Witness: https://amzn.to/4hgfmOC Training the Tongue: https://amzn.to/4hilfLa Your Eucharistic Identity: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-101879094-17193693 St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://amzn.to/4ijPWkm Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://amzn.to/4zZjH04   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 

Is it okay to be sad as a Christian? If we have faith in God, shouldn't we always be joyful? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony explore the relationship between sadness, Christian joy, and holiness. Drawing on the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas, they discuss why sadness isn't necessarily a bad thing, how to respond to sorrow, and why experiencing difficult emotions doesn't make you a bad Christian. From grief and disappointment to persistent sadness, the friars offer practical and spiritual insights on finding peace through friendship, patience, prayer, and the presence of Christ.   Join the men of Exodus 90 and Fr. Gregory Pine for a Holy Speech Challenge starting Oct 1st: https://exodus90.com/godsplaining   For the St. Dominic Rosary and more from the Catholic Woodworker: https://catholicwoodworker.com/products/st-dominic-rosary?utm_source=godsplaining&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=stdominic Enjoy 15% off your purchase from the Catholic Woodworker this October and November with code: GODSPLAINING   Join Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony in Pittsburgh, PA this November for a Day of Recollection! Learn more and register here: https://godsplaining.org/thy-will-be-done-a-day-of-recollection-in-pittsburgh-pa/   Send your questions for the friars to: [email protected] Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining   Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop merch: https://godsplaining.org/store/ Shop Books Written by the Friars Justice: Judge Rightly, Give Freely: https://amzn.to/4r1rc2l O Sacred Banquet: Exploring the Eucharistic Mystery with Saint Thomas Aquinas: https://amzn.to/4xJz1MF Witness: https://amzn.to/4hgfmOC Training the Tongue: https://amzn.to/4hilfLa Your Eucharistic Identity: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-101879094-17193693 St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://amzn.to/4ijPWkm Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://amzn.to/4zZjH04   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 

What happens when a society abandons objective moral truth? C.S. Lewis warned that the consequences could be far greater than we imagine. In The Abolition of Man, C.S. Lewis argues that when we reduce morality to personal feelings and treat human nature as something we can reshape at will, we risk losing the very qualities that make us human. In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure unpack Lewis’ influential work and explore its implications for modern education, moral relativism, natural law, and human freedom. What books or films do films would you like the friars to unpack next? Tell us in the comments.   Grab your copy of The Abolition of Man: https://amzn.to/4y0MVtq   Join the men of Exodus 90 and Fr. Gregory Pine for a Holy Speech Challenge starting Oct 1st: https://exodus90.com/godsplaining   For the St. Dominic Rosary and more from the Catholic Woodworker: https://catholicwoodworker.com/products/st-dominic-rosary?utm_source=godsplaining&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=stdominic Enjoy 15% off your purchase from the Catholic Woodworker this October and November with code: GODSPLAINING   Join Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony in Pittsburgh, PA this November for a Day of Recollection! Learn more and register here: https://godsplaining.org/thy-will-be-done-a-day-of-recollection-in-pittsburgh-pa/   Send your questions for the friars to: [email protected] Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining   Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop merch: https://godsplaining.org/store/   Shop Books Written by the Friars Justice: Judge Rightly, Give Freely: https://amzn.to/4r1rc2l O Sacred Banquet: Exploring the Eucharistic Mystery with Saint Thomas Aquinas: https://amzn.to/4xJz1MF Witness: https://amzn.to/4hgfmOC Training the Tongue: https://amzn.to/4hilfLa Your Eucharistic Identity: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-101879094-17193693 St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://amzn.to/4ijPWkm Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://amzn.to/4zZjH04   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 

What if the secret to a meaningful life isn't getting everything you want, but learning what you're willing to sacrifice? In this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory welcomes Jonathan Pageau, artist, symbolic thinker, and creator of The Symbolic World, for a conversation about sacrifice, modern storytelling, and the Christian understanding of happiness. Why does modern culture struggle to understand sacrifice? What can Spider-Man, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, and the multiverse teach us about vulnerability, freedom, and the longing for home? And why does Christianity insist that self-giving, rather than self-fulfillment, is the path to a meaningful life? Tune in to hear them explore the symbolism of sacrifice in contemporary cinema, the limits of endless possibilities, and how accepting the particular circumstances of our lives can lead us toward God. Keep up with Jonathan and The Symbolic World: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/ Watch his content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCtCTSf3UwRU14nYWr_xm-dQ Explore his series of graphic novels and fairy tales: https://amzn.to/4dzDQAj   Join Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony in Pittsburgh, PA this November for a Day of Recollection! Learn more and register here: https://godsplaining.org/thy-will-be-done-a-day-of-recollection-in-pittsburgh-pa/   Send your questions for the friars to: [email protected] Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining   Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop merch: https://godsplaining.org/store/   Shop Books Written by the Friars Justice: Judge Rightly, Give Freely: https://amzn.to/4r1rc2l O Sacred Banquet: Exploring the Eucharistic Mystery with Saint Thomas Aquinas: https://amzn.to/4xJz1MF Witness: https://amzn.to/4hgfmOC Training the Tongue: https://amzn.to/4hilfLa Your Eucharistic Identity: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-101879094-17193693 St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://amzn.to/4ijPWkm Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://amzn.to/4zZjH04   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 

What do Barbie, Lady Bird, and Little Women have in common? And what can Greta Gerwig's films tell us about her upcoming adaptation of C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory explore the work of filmmaker Greta Gerwig through a Catholic lens, examining the surprising ways her films reveal truths about identity, love, relationships, and the human condition. From the search for belonging in Lady Bird to the complexities of womanhood in Little Women and the encounter with reality in Barbie, the friars discuss Gerwig's ability to portray life with honesty, curiosity, and an appreciation for its beautiful messiness. They also explore the role of faith and Catholic education in Lady Bird, the recurring theme of homecoming in Gerwig's storytelling, and what her approach to character development might bring to the world of Narnia.   Join the men of Exodus 90 and Fr. Gregory Pine for a Holy Speech Challenge starting Oct 1st: https://exodus90.com/godsplaining For the St. Dominic Rosary and more from the Catholic Woodworker: https://catholicwoodworker.com/products/st-dominic-rosary?utm_source=godsplaining&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=stdominic Enjoy 15% off your purchase from the Catholic Woodworker this October and November with code: GODSPLAINING   Join Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony in Pittsburgh, PA this November for a Day of Recollection! Learn more and register here: https://godsplaining.org/thy-will-be-done-a-day-of-recollection-in-pittsburgh-pa/   Send your questions for the friars to: [email protected] Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining   Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop merch: https://godsplaining.org/store/ Shop Books Written by the Friars Justice: Judge Rightly, Give Freely: https://amzn.to/4r1rc2l O Sacred Banquet: Exploring the Eucharistic Mystery with Saint Thomas Aquinas: https://amzn.to/4xJz1MF Witness: https://amzn.to/4hgfmOC Training the Tongue: https://amzn.to/4hilfLa Your Eucharistic Identity: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-101879094-17193693 St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://amzn.to/4ijPWkm Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://amzn.to/4zZjH04   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 

Are we beginning to treat people more like things? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure and Joseph-Anthony explore the thought of Jewish philosopher Martin Buber and his influential work I and Thou. Buber argues that we encounter the world through two fundamental relationships: “I–It,” in which we experience and use things, and “I–Thou,” in which we encounter another person in genuine relationship. What happens when the world of “It” begins to take over? The friars discuss Buber’s concern about the growing tendency to reduce people to their usefulness, why love requires freedom and choice, and how our relationship with God reveals a radically different way of encountering reality. If you're interested in more, secure your copy of I and Thou: https://amzn.to/4hAFIuY   Join the men of Exodus 90 and Fr. Gregory Pine for a Holy Speech Challenge starting Oct 1st: https://exodus90.com/godsplaining   For the St. Dominic Rosary and more from the Catholic Woodworker: https://catholicwoodworker.com/products/st-dominic-rosary?utm_source=godsplaining&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=stdominic Enjoy 15% off your purchase from the Catholic Woodworker this October and November with code: GODSPLAINING   Join Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony in Pittsburgh, PA this November for a Day of Recollection! Learn more and register here: https://godsplaining.org/thy-will-be-done-a-day-of-recollection-in-pittsburgh-pa/   Send your questions for the friars to: [email protected] Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining   Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop merch: https://godsplaining.org/store/   Shop Books Written by the Friars Justice: Judge Rightly, Give Freely: https://amzn.to/4r1rc2l O Sacred Banquet: Exploring the Eucharistic Mystery with Saint Thomas Aquinas: https://amzn.to/4xJz1MF Witness: https://amzn.to/4hgfmOC Training the Tongue: https://amzn.to/4hilfLa Your Eucharistic Identity: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-101879094-17193693 St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://amzn.to/4ijPWkm Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://amzn.to/4zZjH04   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