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."
In his recent column, Father Patrick Briscoe reflects on the human need for comfort and how people seek it, often through material means or temporary distractions. Father Briscoe highlights the underlying fear that drives these pursuits and suggests that true consolation can
Recent headlines wrongly suggested a major shift in the Church's stance toward transgender individuals following a Vatican document co-signed by Pope Francis and Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández. The document, released in response to pastoral questions, clarifies the Church's position on baptisms involving
During a recent trip to the National Gallery of Art, in Washington, D.C., Father Patrick Briscoe visited one of his favorite series of paintings in the gallery, Thomas Cole’s “The Voyage of Life.” In a series of four allegorical paintings, Cole masterfully
Father Patrick Briscoe reflects on the powerful radio address given by the French Catholic philosopher Jacques Maritain in 1938, where he condemned antisemitism. At that time, the world was witnessing the horrors of the Holocaust and the rise of Nazi Germany, making
Symbols matter, as plenty of good Catholic friends have patiently argued that fact with Father Patrick Briscoe, he writes: “How can his artwork be seen as anything other than symbolic of the rot and moral decay that has poisoned the Church these
During his undergraduate studies in France, Father Patrick Briscoe happened upon the Basilica of St. Martin of Tours, which was once one of the greatest monuments in the Christian world. Today, all that remains of the ancient church is one tower. The
On Oct. 15, 1565, St. Charles Borromeo addressed an assembly of the bishops of the dioceses under his jurisdiction. The purpose was a solemn one. The Council of Trent had mandated such meetings of bishops to prompt the implementation of the council’s
Pope Saint John Paul II passed on to his eternal reward on Divine Mercy Sunday in 2005. Many of us have memories of keeping vigil, praying for the pope in his final hours. The significance of his death, on a feast he
One of Nigeria's most respected figures, he has dedicated his life to serving God and bettering his nation. From his early desire to become a priest, through his pivotal role in shaping Nigerian political history, and his active involvement in interfaith dialogue
In the remote and enchanting Solomon Islands, Archbishop Christopher Cardone, OP, has dedicated over three decades to serving islanders. In an exclusive interview, he shares his remarkable journey from the tranquil shores of Long Island to the challenging landscapes of the Solomon