Father Patrick Briscoe, O.P., 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."
In a world where the demands of priestly ministry are ever-increasing, what can we do to ensure priests live rich interior lives? During a recent conference for vocation directors and seminary formators, Father Patrick Briscoe had the opportunity to discuss and reflect
Andreas Widmer, distinguished by his achievements as a former member of the Swiss Guard under Pope St. John Paul II and his role as an instructor and mentor at The Catholic University of America’s Busch School of Business, where he serves as
During a recent Eucharistic procession, Father Patrick Briscoe, who was holding the monstrance, had the opportunity to reflect on the incredible opportunity before him. He writes: “The Gospel for that Mass centered on Matthew 16:18, where Jesus says to Peter, ‘You are
The proliferation of yard signs embodying the culture of death has become a noticeable phenomenon, stretching beyond mere political messages to philosophical declarations. These signs often articulate creeds and beliefs, as exemplified by the popular yard sign originating from a Wisconsin librarian
In an era saturated with viral videos, it’s not often that a country song resonates with such depth and urgency. Virginia country singer Oliver Anthony’s song “Rich Men North of Richmond” has taken the internet by storm. Posted August 8, just a
"With This Light," a documentary set to release Aug. 11 in theaters and streaming platforms, showcases the remarkable life of Sister Maria Rosa Leggol, a Franciscan sister known as the "Mother Teresa" of Honduras. Despite only having a fourth-grade education, Sister Maria
Recently, a video went viral showing a pilot giving a pre-flight speech on how he expected the plane’s passengers to be courteous and respectful to one another. It generated a lot of conversation online — most of it praising the pilot for
Father Patrick Briscoe recounts his visit to St. Maximilian Kolbe’s cell within the walls of Auschwitz when he was a newly ordained priest. He writes: “I couldn’t help but be overwhelmed by an inexplicable mix of emotions. The gravity of the place
The summer blockbuster “Barbie” has earned more than $774 million at the box office. The film has everyone talking about feminism. In her provocative new book, “The End of Woman,” expert author Carrie Gress challenges the impact of feminism, an ideology that
Discover TikTok’s latest trend of “beige flags” — a refreshing departure from the typical red flags in relationships. Unlike red flags that signal danger, beige flags embrace imperfections that come with meaningful connections. This trend promotes a compassionate approach to dating and