The Hidden Wisdom of The Little Prince
About this episode
Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure explore the themes of The Little Prince through Catholic philosophy and theology.
Why has The Little Prince remained one of the most beloved books in the world? Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure explore Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's timeless classic through the lens of Catholic philosophy and theology. Together they unpack the book's deepest themes: childlike wonder, identity, responsibility, love, friendship, and learning to "see with the heart." Whether you're revisiting this classic or reading it for the first time, this conversation will help you discover why The Little Prince continues to speak so powerfully to the human heart. Add The Little Prince to your summer reading list: https://a.co/d/05hF80OS Join Exodus 90 for St. Michael's Lent with with Fr. Columba Jordan starting on August 12th: https://exodus90.com/godsplaining For the St. Dominic Rosary and more from the Catholic Woodworker: https://catholicwoodworker.com/products/st-dominic-rosary?utm_source=godsplaining&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=stdominic Only 10 spots left! Join Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure for the 2026 Men's Wilderness Retreat this August. Sign up here: https://godsplaining.org/events-2/mens-retreat-brevard-nc-august-2026/ Send your questions for the friars to…
People in this episode
Hosts: Fr. Patrick, Fr. Bonaventure
Topics covered
- Catholic philosophy
- theology
- childlike wonder
- identity
- responsibility
- love
- friendship
Keywords
- The Little Prince
- Catholic philosophy
- theology
- childlike wonder
- identity
- responsibility
- love
- friendship
Sponsors
Exodus 90, Catholic Woodworker
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Exodus 90, Catholic Woodworker, Godsplaining
Books & works: The Little Prince
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