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Music, beauty, and evangelization. Fr. Patrick welcomes Jacob Beranek & Christa Dalmazio of Higher Word Orchestra to this episode of Godsplaining to discuss escaping into the opera, how singing brings things higher, and their orchestra made up of Catholics. What will the future of Higher Word look like? How can liturgical music restore and renew the Church?

More on Higher Word Orchestra
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Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure sit down to discuss the Lenten readings and themes for the second Sunday of Lent, focusing on the topics of Abraham's call, radical dependence on the Lord, and the Transfiguration of Christ. 

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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
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Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the ontological vs. cosmological arguments for God, why He 'must' exist, why His necessity matters, and what St. Anselm, 11th century Archbishop, has to say on the matter.

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On this guest episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick welcomes the Executive Director of the Catholic Project at the Catholic University of America, Stephen White, to discuss the rising rates of conservative priests, what that means for the Church, and how it impacts the people they serve. 

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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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Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick connect to traverse time and space on this Lenten Lectio episode of Godsplaining. The friars discuss the sin of our First Parents, how the Lord provides our daily bread, and Satan's temptation. 

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Check out our upcoming events!
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Young Adult Retreat | Tampa, FL
https://godsplaining.org/young-adult-retreat-april-2026/
All Comer's Retreat | Louisville, KY
Mark your calendars! June 19-21st

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Shop Books Written by the Friars
Witness: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/witness-1?srsltid=AfmBOoo3b2MbHxat33i-cwrd1AcSW_hPBfcHcm4-8XxJoCDn4OUgTBe_
Training the Tongue: https://stpaulcenter.com/store/training-the-tongue-and-growing-beyond-sins-of-speech
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/

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