Is Rerum Novarum the Answer to Today's Labor Crisis?

Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony delve into the meaning behind Pope Leo XIII's Rerum Novarum on this episode of Godsplaining. Is there a middle ground between capitalism and socialism? What exactly does Pope Leo XIII address in this encyclical? How do the friars recommend we contribute to our communities?  Meet up with the friars in Boston for a Day of Recollection! https://godsplaining.org/day-of-recollection-boston-ma-march-2026/ Read Rerum Novarum, encyclical by Pope Leo XIII here:  https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_15051891_rerum-novarum.html 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 our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/ Shop Books Written by the Friars Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/ 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. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Gregory connect for SEEK26 to discuss Catholic Social Teaching, how Catholics should understand free speech, Fr. Gregory's thoughts on artificial intelligence, human dignity, the common good, and so much more.  Find Fr. Patrick's new book, Witness, here: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/witness-1?srsltid=AfmBOorh0Mmt55KxSY93Dsd1HXal_qs6G34BnfTTHolad8po0FmNJhHA 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 our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/ Shop Books Written by the Friars Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/ 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. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory delve into Catholic history on this episode of Godsplaining. The friars describe the Church drawing Truth from ancient times, the earliest Church Fathers, what Protestants get wrong, and what Fr. Gregory's role is in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition.  More on Aquinas 101: https://aquinas101.thomisticinstitute.org/  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 our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/ Shop Books Written by the Friars Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/ 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

Lay Evangelist, Catholic influencer, and Rosary devotee, Gabriel Castillo, joins Promoter of the Holy Rosary, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress on this episode of Guestsplaining to discuss the power, evolution, and mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary. "The Power of the Rosary" can be bought here: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-power-of-the-rosary/?srsltid=AfmBOoq_6Us6orFx9ZleUV7EOuWagukuWogxJ0FFlxwH2Z6t4Sn_IQoj Follow  @gabiafterhours  on YouTube! 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 our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/ Shop Books Written by the Friars Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/ 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

Mary. The Blessed Mother of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The New Eve. A Catholic's relationship with Mary sets us apart from other Christians. Do Catholics worship Mary? Are we misunderstood? Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony do a deep dive and set the record straight. Do Catholics worship Mary?  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 our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/ Shop Books Written by the Friars Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/ 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

Merry Christmas! On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure unite to discuss toads and cigars, then lay out the case for Catholicism. Is it enough to just be a Christian? Is being Catholic just, 'extra'? Are Catholics even Christians? Are Christians saved, or just Catholics? Read Lumen Gentium here:  https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19641121_lumen-gentium_en.html 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 our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/ Shop Books Written by the Friars Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/ 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. Patrick and Fr. Gregory welcome Church exorcist Fr. Carlos Martins to this episode of Guestsplaining. What role do the saints have in driving out demons? What has Fr. Carlos witnessed? How do people become possessed? Answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of Guestsplaining!   To listen to "The Exorcist Files" with Fr. Carlos, see here: https://www.exorcistfiles.tv/about   To buy Fr. Carlos' book, "The Exorcist Files", see here: https://www.fathercarlosmartins.com/   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. Bonaventure and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the readings for the fourth week of Advent, 2025, honing in on God's promise, Paul being set a part, the birth of Jesus from Joseph's point of view, and the virtue of confident, silent hope.  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 our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/ Shop Books Written by the Friars Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/ 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. Bonaventure and Fr. Joseph-Anthony sit down to discuss the Bowen Family Systems Theory, its basic concepts, how to understand them, and why Catholic specifically should care about this theory.  For more on the Bowen Family Systems Theory: https://www.thebowencenter.org/ 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 our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/ Shop Books Written by the Friars Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/ 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. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory sit down to discuss the readings for the third week of Advent, 2025, on this Lectio episode of Godsplaining. The friars talk toads, John the Baptist, the coming of Christ into our hearts, and real desire for the Lord. 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 our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/ Shop Books Written by the Friars Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/ 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