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Dominican Friars Province of St. Joseph

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  • 32 minutes 11 seconds
    Does God Want Everyone to Be Catholic?

    Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick answer a complex question today, "does God want everyone to be Catholic?" Why is this controversial to answer in Truth? What evidence is there for this claim?  Is there Salvation outside of the Church? Answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of Godsplaining. 

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    St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392
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    16 April 2026, 8:00 am
  • 51 minutes 50 seconds
    Are You Seeing Reality Wrong? A Catholic Philosopher Explains

    In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure Chapman sits down with Professor Philip Rosemann to explore the deep connections between philosophy through the ages. Currently the Cottrill-Rolfes Chair of Catholic Studies at the University of Kentucky, Prof. Rosemann has taught philosophy across the world, from in Belfast (N. Ireland), Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), Nkozi (Uganda), Dallas, and Maynooth (Ireland).

    In their conversation, Prof. Rosemann and Fr. Bonaventure work out the relation between nature and grace, as well liturgy and language. Reflecting on Prof. Rosemann's book, Gratia non tollit naturam: Technologies of the Self and the Catholic Constitution of Time and Space, and touching on his upcoming project on language, they tease out what it means to truly live liturgically highlighting the Liturgy of the Hours.

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    Intro - 00:00

    Drawing connections between, ancient, medieval, modern and postmodern philosophy - 5:20 Studying at Louvain-la-Neuve - 7:20

    Responding to God breaking through - 13:01

    The tension between God's transcendence and the Incarnation - 17:17

    Why is it important to think of the Catholic faith in the contemporary context? - 18:17

    Gratia non tollit naturam - 21:53

    Is modern philosophy just an abstract, theoretical construct? - 24:24

    Our mediated contact with nature - 26:02

    The structure of modern life - 28:39 Joseph Ratzinger and liturgy - 30:25

    Having fun with Germany terminology - 32:00

    The modern subject vs the liturgical subject - 32:45

    The liturgical subject notion, in Catholic space and time - 34:40

    The Liturgy of the Hours - 37:45

    "Otherness," Divine eruption, and living liturgically - 42:26

    Professor Rosemann's latest project - 45:32

    Reflection on language today - 46:25

    What does it mean to learn to speak God's language? - 47:19

    13 April 2026, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 21 minutes
    BONUS: The Rosary, Discernment, Free Will, & Predestination

    Fr. Joseph-Anthony, Fr. Gregory, and Fr. Patrick gathered at the Holy Family Cathedral in Tulsa, Oklahoma for a Day of Recollection to answer the crowd's questions on discernment, the Rosary, what it means to be a strong Christian, predestination, free will, and so much more.  

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    11 April 2026, 8:00 am
  • 32 minutes 36 seconds
    What's the Difference Between Hope and Optimism?

    Optimism says, “Things will work out.” Hope says, “God is at work—even when they don’t.”

    This week, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman dive into one of the most misunderstood virtues: hope. Is it just positivity? Wishful thinking? Or something far more powerful? If you’ve ever struggled to stay hopeful in difficult seasons, this episode is for you.

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    St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392

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    9 April 2026, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 57 minutes
    BONUS: Meeting Christ in Our Humanity

    Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick gathered at the Holy Family Cathedral in Tulsa, Oklahoma for a Day of Recollection to discuss feeling discouraged in our relationship with Christ, meeting Him where we are in our humanity, what we're meant to do here on Earth, and the importance of sharing your prayer. 

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    5 April 2026, 8:00 am
  • 35 minutes 22 seconds
    You're Not "Spiritual But Not Religious," You're Catholic and Don't Know It Yet

    You're "spiritual" but not religious? Is that a good thing to be? Could there be risks to that? What does that actually mean? On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick sit down to discuss why data on those identifying as 'spiritual' is decreasing, how spiritual people are really just Catholic, and more. 

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    St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392
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    2 April 2026, 8:00 am
  • 31 minutes 10 seconds
    An Examination of the Virtues w/ a Retired U.S. Army General

    Fr. Gregory welcomes retired, highly accomplished United States Army General and CEO of the McChrystal Group, Stanley McChrystal, to analyze common virtues and discuss dignity, excellence, and finding your inner strength. 

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    St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392
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    30 March 2026, 8:00 am
  • 27 minutes 7 seconds
    Palm Sunday | God's Perfect Dominion

    Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony reflect on the readings for Palm Sunday, focusing on the themes of training the tongue, obedience, God's dominion over us, and the giving of ourselves to the Lord. 

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    St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392
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    28 March 2026, 8:00 am
  • 35 minutes 3 seconds
    How can Christians disagree and still love deeply?

    Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure ponder the fundamental principles of debate, what it means to be a friend to the Truth, how to disagree well, what to do when a debate 'goes south', and give us debate advice, all on this episode of Godsplaining. 

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    26 March 2026, 8:00 am
  • 33 minutes 13 seconds
    Fifth Sunday of Lent | Walking by Faith

    How's your Lent going? The friars encourage us: lock in, get ready, and get ready for some grace. Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick sit down to discuss the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, reflecting on the themes of walking by faith, understanding what drives us, and friendship. 

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    St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392
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    21 March 2026, 8:00 am
  • 30 minutes 42 seconds
    What Red Flags should Catholics be looking out for in relationships?

    Fr. Joseph-Anthony, the relationship counselor. Is religion a red flag? Do the friars recommend Catholics date non-Catholics? From acknowledging preferences in your significant other to sexuality, self control and more, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick give us their perspective of things to look out for when dating. 

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    St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392
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    19 March 2026, 8:00 am
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