The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg Ask a Catholic | Interview: Father Gregory Pine
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Oct 16, 2025 Father Gregory Pine, a Dominican friar and theologian, dives deep into intriguing questions about faith and doctrine. He discusses the essence of Christian identity as relational and communal, and addresses whether prayer influences God's plans. The conversation explores the fate of souls before Christ, the complexities of salvation across denominations, and the Catholic perspective on other Abrahamic faiths. Pine also tackles women in the clergy and the reasoning behind priestly celibacy, making for a thoughtful and enlightening dialogue.
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Identity Through Gifted Belonging
- Identity is found by reconciling ourselves to facts of creation and God's particular love.
- Belonging and uniqueness fit together through the mystical body of Christ.
Prayer As Participation, Not Coercion
- Prayer implicates believers and mediators in God's plan rather than coercing God to change.
- God uses prayer to knit people together and bestow grace beautifully through intermediaries.
Divine Will Includes Human Freedom
- God wills outcomes in ways that include human freedom and prayer as mediating causes.
- The goal of prayer is communion with God and our assimilation to his life, not mere results.
