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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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