Comparison: the thief of joy. Should we compare ourselves to anyone? Is it healthy? What are negative aspects of comparison? What virtues should we instead cultivate? On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony delve into comparison. Is it good? Is it bad?

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Australian journalist and author Tess Livingstone joins Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony to discuss Cardinal Robert Pell, his wrongful imprisonment, his life in Australia before becoming a cardinal, the immense reform he brought to his home country and his achievements and legacy.

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Godsplaining's first Day of Recollection of 2025 was in Nashville, TN! In this bonus episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick talk not yet being at our ultimate destination, the immutable Will of God, the fickle nature of humans, how God is always for us, how we are entrusted with freedom and much more.

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On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick have a very important and interesting conversation about immigration. What is a nation? Where does integration and dignity come into play? How should Catholics specifically view immigration?

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Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory examine ways to cultivate a proper prayer life, gain a plenary indulgence and choose the right devotions on this bonus episode of Godsplaining from the New York City Day of Recollection. Can we break free from constant comparison? How can we rid ourselves of our vices? How do we find our place in the Mystical Body? Are we really nothing?

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Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Gregory delve into how they've noticed a social shift in the consumption of alcohol, the mental health aspect of sober curiosity, the rise of cannabis, and how Christians can approach alcohol in virtuous ways. Is alcohol evil? Is there good in alcohol? Why is it all over the Bible? This and so much more on this week's episode of Godsplaining.

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Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick welcomes author Professor Francis Beckwith on this week's Guestsplaining episode to discuss the radically different beliefs between Christianity and Mormonism. What does the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints believe? What makes Mormonism quintessentially American? What do the last days and end times look like according to Mormonism? What can we learn from followers of the the LDS church?

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Enjoy this bonus episode from the Godsplaining Day of Recollection in New York City! Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory discuss giving up in the right direction, sanctity, trusting the Lord to take over, failing forward, the saints of the past, God as the gardener, and much more.

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