The hosts reminisce about their dynamic retreat in Nashville, highlighting the local community's changing dynamics. They delve into the profound notion of God's immutable will and its relationship with human freedom, discussing how true happiness stems from aligning personal desires with divine guidance. The strong virtues of meekness and clemency are explored as essential for spiritual growth, while the importance of honest communication is likened to a doctor's visit, emphasizing the need for thoughtful reflection before speaking.
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God's Will and Imperfection
The world is imperfect due to human fallenness, not God's original will.
God's will includes the created order's nature but allows for human brokenness and freedom.
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Immutable God and Human Freedom
God is immutable, fully actualizing all being without change.
Humans progress through free choices within God's eternal, unchanging knowledge.
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Trust God's Will for You
Trust that God is always for you and not against you.
Pursue truly good desires, as they align with God's will and lead to flourishing.
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Published in 1945, 'Brideshead Revisited' is a satirical novel by Evelyn Waugh that chronicles the lives of the aristocratic Flyte family from the 1920s through to the Second World War. The story is narrated by Captain Charles Ryder, who forms a deep friendship with Sebastian Flyte at Oxford University. The novel delves into the complexities of relationships, the pervasive influence of the Catholic Church on the Flyte family, and the gradual decay of the aristocratic way of life. It explores themes of faith, love, and the search for meaning in a world undergoing significant change. Waugh's work is noted for its elegant prose, witty dialogue, and a profound exploration of the human condition[2][3][5].
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Stories of Father Brown
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G.K. Chesterton
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Godsplaining's first Day of Recollection of 2025 was in Nashville, TN! In this bonus episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick talk not yet being at our ultimate destination, the immutable Will of God, the fickle nature of humans, how God is always for us, how we are entrusted with freedom and much more.
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