Father Patrick Briscoe, OP, is a Dominican friar and the editor of Our Sunday Visitor. Along with his Dominican brothers, he is host of the podcast Godsplaining and a co-author of "Saint Dominic’s Way of Life: A Path to Knowing and Loving God." He is also the author of the OSV seasonal devotional, "My Daily Visitor."
Father Patrick Briscoe narrates the vibrant community life and service-oriented mission of Christ in the City missionaries in Denver, Colorado, emphasizing their joyful approach to communal living and dedication to serving the marginalized. Volunteers, including Meaghan and Erin, engage enthusiastically in chores
Father Patrick Briscoe, O.P., writes about recently serving as chaplain at a discernment retreat for young Catholic women in Michigan. Each of these women, who traveled from across the country, asked the same question: “What will be the place of Christ in
In a striking turn of events, renowned atheist and evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins recently declared himself a “cultural Christian” during an interview with Rachel S. Johnson of LBC. Dawkins’ declaration was sparked by his reaction to the Mayor of London’s decision to
In an Easter column, Father Patrick Briscoe reflects on the significance of Rembrandt’s depiction of Christ and Mary Magdalene, emphasizing the unique portrayal of Christ not only as the Redeemer but as a gardener, symbolizing his role as the cultivator of souls
Jesus Christ has risen from the dead! Alleluia! The central tenet of Christianity is that Jesus suffered, died, and was buried. Then, against all odds and to the amazement of the entire created universe, he rose from the dead. He who died
Father Patrick Briscoe shares an encounter he had with a drunken man on the streets of a foreign neighborhood and how it led to deeper prayer: “I pretended I didn’t hear him. His faint cry drifted over the four lanes of traffic.
In the village of Plougastel-Daoulas, near Brest, France, a 17th-century monument has silently stood the test of time. Originally constructed as anex-voto -- in gratitude for surviving a plague -- the calvaire ("calvary") features three prominent crosses, representing the crucifixion of Jesus
Venerable Fulton Sheen once wrote, “Unless there is a Good Friday in your life, there can be no Easter Sunday.” None of us can understand the joy of Easter without the suffering of the passion. John’s Gospel tells us, “Standing by the
Holy Saturday is often overlooked in the celebration of Holy Week. On Holy Thursday we celebrate the institution of the Eucharist. On Good Friday we remember the Lord’s Passion. But by Saturday, we’re already attending to all the preparations for Easter Sunday.
We celebrate this Fourth Sunday of Lent because we have seen the sign of love: the glory of the Crucified One, the cross, the wood of our salvation.