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All Good in the Brotherhood

All Good in the Brotherhood

by Nate, Tom, & Francisco Whittaker

Christianity Philosophy

Season 8

Ep. 130: Christology, Marriage, and Spiritual Consummation (feat. Teresa Esser)

Fr. Francisco, Nate, and Nate's fiancé, Teresa, sit down to discuss their upcoming marriage, and how their growth in relationship have fostered a deeper relationship and stronger view of Christ.

Ep. 129: From Brother to Father - Ordination to the Priesthood

The three brothers share the story of Fr. Francisco's ordination to the priesthood and each of their reactions to this spiritually momentous event.

EP. 128: Lectio Divina Live

Br. 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.

Ep. 127: When Your Will and Emotions Are in Conflict

Br. 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.

Season 7

Ep. 126: Why Your Life Feels Meaningless (feat. Alex Steiner)

Br. 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.

Ep. 125: Faith After the Honeymoon Phase

Both 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.

Ep. 124: Catholic vs. Secular Universities - the Joys and Challenges of Campus Ministry (feat. Fr. Barnabas O'Reilly, OSB)

Recorded 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.

Ep. 123: How Annoying People Can Sanctify Us

We 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.

Ep. 122: Tales from the Rugby Pitch (feat. Dan Chirdon)

Br. 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.

The Chaplet of St. Benedict

Join Br. Francisco as he prays the Chaplet of St. Benedict, as special prayer for protection against temptation and demonic activity.

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