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All Good in the Brotherhood
Hosted by Nate, Tom, & Francisco Whittaker · EN
Three brothers, Francisco (a Catholic, Benedictine monk), Nate (a Gen-Zer), and Tom (a married father of three) discuss the deepest realities of life: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Oh, and they roast each other a lot.
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EP. 128: Lectio Divina Live
6d ago01:18:33Tap to summarizeBr. Francisco hosts a live session of Lectio Divina (the practice by which monks pray and read Scripture), meditating on Philippians 2:1-9. He concludes with a time of Q&A about his approaching ordination to the priesthood.
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Ep. 127: When Your Will and Emotions Are in Conflict
3w ago00:48:52Tap to summarizeBr. Francisco and Tom discuss the nature of meritorious suffering, the challenges of being burnt out and what role emotions should play in determining our resolved to do good and live virtuously.
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Ep. 126: Why Your Life Feels Meaningless (feat. Alex Steiner)
Feb 1600:58:17Tap to summarizeBr. Francisco and Alex tackle the difficult question: "why does my life seem meaningless?" And explore how communion might be the answer to modernity's existential void of loneliness.
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Ep. 125: Faith After the Honeymoon Phase
Feb 500:37:52Tap to summarizeBoth religious and married life begin with a sense of excited and happiness, often called "the honeymoon phase". How is one to navigate these vocations after this emotion has faded and the sense of monotony and overfamiliarity set in? Br. Francisco and Tom discuss these very things from their experiences as a monk and husband.
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Ep. 124: Catholic vs. Secular Universities - the Joys and Challenges of Campus Ministry (feat. Fr. Barnabas O'Reilly, OSB)
Jan 900:49:05Tap to summarizeRecorded live at the SEEK26 Conference in Columbus, OH, Br. Francisco and Fr. Barnabas discuss their work in Campus Ministry at Saint Vincent College and Penn State University, and how though there are differences, the fundamental spiritual needs are still the same.
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Ep. 123: How Annoying People Can Sanctify Us
Dec 2001:05:11Tap to summarizeWe all have people who get on our nerves, but are we open to how God may be using them to make us holier? Nate and Br. Francisco discuss how annoyance can be a path to sanctity.
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Ep. 122: Tales from the Rugby Pitch (feat. Dan Chirdon)
Nov 2500:44:31Tap to summarizeBr. Francisco sits down with friend and former rugby teammate, Dan Chirdon, to share their favorite stories from their time playing rugby together and how Dan tricked Francisco into playing the sport even while already a monk.
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The Chaplet of St. Benedict
Nov 1500:05:46Tap to summarizeJoin Br. Francisco as he prays the Chaplet of St. Benedict, as special prayer for protection against temptation and demonic activity.
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Ep. 121: Life As Deacons (feat. Dcn. Tyler Fitzgerald)
Nov 700:55:39Tap to summarizeBr, Francisco sits down with fellow deacon and seminarian classmate, Deacon Tyler Fitzgerald of the Diocese of Ogdensburg, NY, to discuss their first six months as transitional deacons and what surprises, joys, and challenges this time has brought them.
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Ep. 120: Saints - Sinners Who Keep Trying
Nov 100:50:39Tap to summarizeBr. Francisco and Tom share stories of some of their favorite saints and how their lives have impacted their spiritual journeys and why they believe it is necessary to have relationships with the saints.
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