Ep 169 - Silence, Strength, and Sacrifice: The Call of a Catholic Warrior
Manly Catholic: Igniting Men to Light the World on Fire
Annual Spiritual Practices: Retreats and Sabbath Rest
Discussion on the importance of yearly silent retreats, Sabbath observance, and rest for spiritual renewal.
Most men today are overworked, overstimulated, and spiritually malnourished. We chase productivity but neglect silence. We build muscle but forget the soul. In this powerful continuation of our conversation from part 1, we cut through the noise and get back to the basics of what it means to live as a Catholic warrior.
Fr. Dom shares hard truths about what men must reclaim if we’re going to lead our families and defend the Faith. From the forgotten power of fasting and retreats to the reality of priestly warfare and spiritual combat, this episode calls every man to rise and take his place in the ranks of Christ’s army.
We talk about everything from cold plunges and physical discipline to the beauty and meaning of the Latin Mass vestments, the sacredness of the priesthood, and why knowledge of the liturgy can reignite your love for the Eucharist. Fr. Dom also opens up about his athletic past, his experiences in triathlons and endurance racing, and how physical discipline shapes spiritual virtue.
And perhaps most powerfully, he breaks down the priest’s calling with raw honesty: what it costs, what it demands, and why true priesthood is a battlefield. Every man, husband, father, or priest, is called to be a warrior for souls.
You’ll hear:
- Why men must take at least one silent retreat every year.
- How fasting, prayer, and physical struggle forge spiritual discipline.
- The danger of spiritual laziness among priests and laity alike.
- What it really means to discern the priesthood as a man of God.
- Why we must pray and fast for our priests more than ever.
The Church doesn’t need passive men. She needs holy warriors.
CHALLENGE:
Find time this month to enter into silence with God. Unplug completely. No phone. No distractions. Just Scripture, a journal, and prayer. Let Him speak. And then—fast and pray for your parish priest this week.
PRODUCTS / REFERENCES MENTIONED:
- Exodus 90 (ascetic men’s program)
- FSSP (Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter)
- Calvary (2014 film, starring Brendan Gleeson)
3 POWERFUL QUOTES:
- “If you want to fight in a supernatural battle, to be a warrior for Christ, you need to know that you will die. Few are called, fewer are chosen.”
- “You can be a vicious warrior and still be gentle and kind and have peace and joy. That’s what it means to be a Christian soldier.”
- “Take a retreat. Reconnect with your Captain. Reestablish your lines with the General. You can’t fight if you’ve lost contact with your Commander.”
KEY TAKEAWAY:
A Catholic man must embrace silence, fasting, and prayer as weapons of spiritual warfare. Without discipline of body and soul, he is unarmed in battle.
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