Ep. 114: Monastic Vocation or Military Career?
Br. Francisco, Nate, and Tom discuss the similarities of being a monk and being a soldier and how both call one to something greater than oneself.
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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Br. Francisco, Nate, and Tom discuss the similarities of being a monk and being a soldier and how both call one to something greater than oneself.
Br. Francisco and Tom discuss the distinction between leisurely and lazy activities and how one contributes to communion, culture, and relationship, while the other does the exact opposite.
Br. Francisco shares the story of his diaconate ordination and what it means to him to be a deacon in the Church.
Br. Francisco and Tom react to the newly elected Pope Leo XIV and what it will mean for the Church to have a pope from America.
Nate and Br. Francisco reflect on the story of the road to Emmaus and how it is clear recreation of the Garden of Eden.
Br. Francisco and Sarah Morgan Burger lead you through original guided meditations of the Way of Light (the Stations of the Resurrection).
Br. Francisco leads you in an original meditation on the Lord's Passion based on the Gospel of St. John and the Psalms.
Br. Francisco shares with Nate and Tom how monks celebrate birthdays in the monastery and then the three brothers discuss the importance of celebrating others as a sign of love.
Nate is joined by a friend from the Greek Orthodox Church to discuss what it means for us to love God and our neighbor.
Br. Francisco and Tom speak about the necessity to take a step back at times and make a spiritual retreat.
Br. Francisco and Nate tackle the basics of metaphysics in order to discuss the transcendent and mysterious nature of God.
Nate has a friend on the show to talk about evangelizing college students and fostering a sense of Catholic community.
Br. Francisco offers Nate and listeners dating advice based on monasticism and the Rule of St. Benedict.
Br. Francisco and Tom reminisce about what they did as siblings when they had the house to themselves free of parental supervision.
Br. Francisco and Nate respond to the false belief that individuals do not have the right to judge others. This judgement must have its limits though, but what are they?
Tom, Johanna, and Molly sit down to discuss whether authentic, platonic friendships can exist between men an women, and if so, how?
Br. Francisco, Nate, and Tom announce the newest step in their plans for the future and share how St. Benedict has helped them shape a vision for how they can best participate in the New Evangelization.
The three brothers reflect on the Catholic approach to environmentalism and the tension between having dominion over the earth and needing to take care of it.
Nate, Tom, and Johanna weigh in with their conspiracy theories about the NJ Drones and then shift the conversation to answering the question, 'Is it okay for men to cry?'
The podcast takes to the skies as Br. Francisco interviews students from Saint Vincent College about their experience at the 2025 SEEK Conference in Salt Lake City, UT, hosted by FOCUS.
Br. Francisco and Tom discuss the new jubilee year of hope and how it is a virtue so necessary for our times, as well as share some personal stories of when they found hope in their lives.
Did you know that the role of Godparents carries both legal and theological weight in the Catholic Church? Nate and Br. Francisco discuss the necessity to choose Godparents wisely and how one ought to take this role seriously.
The three brothers discuss the doctrinal teaching of "Outside the Church there is no salvation" and why many Catholics do not believe that this teaching is true.
Nate and Br. Francisco sit down with renowned author, speaker, and professor, Dr. Paul Kengor to discuss the subject of his latest book, stigmatists of the Church. You can order Dr. Kengor's book here: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-stigmatists-their-gifts-their-revelations-their-warnings/?gc_id=10316277314&h_ad_id=633454567152&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAjeW6BhBAEiwAdKltMlXkYXNWx5pSyo_KFAkLQAUh4b_-uEwITenGURBxwoptSsyxW-wU0RoCg5sQAvD_BwE...
Br. Francisco interviews the Archabbot of Saint Vincent, Archabbot Martin, who shares insights and stories from his time as the head of the monastery.
Br. Francisco and Nate share insights on how Advent is more than just a preparation for Christmas, but is even a way to prepare for one's own death. They also offer suggestions on how to make this Advent the most profound one yet!
Fr. Boniface Hicks, renowned author, speaker, and spiritual director, shares with Br. Francisco and Nate the powerful transformation one can have in prayer if they allow it to be a place of vulnerability, silence, and encounter.
Nate and Br. Francisco go live on YouTube and answer a variety of questions from fans, ranging from their favorite Christmas song, to how to deal with addiction once one enters the religious life.
Nate and Br. Francisco talk about clear red flags they see in both the realm of dating and in life in a monastic community.
The three Whittaker brothers share Scripture verses that have touched them deeply in their respective states as monk, husband and father, and single.