The Patrick Madrid Show "Men, You Were Made for This.": Embracing Custody of the Eyes (Special Podcast Highlight)
A woman named Lori from Lexington shares a powerful, hope-filled, and heartfelt call-to-arms for all the men out there trying to live with purity and strength in a world full of distractions. This is the kind of encouragement you’ll want to keep in your back pocket:
Brothers, You Were Born for Battle
Lori gets it: life is full of struggles, and custody of the eyes (aka, keeping your eyes and heart pure) is a tough one. But here’s what she says:
“You were made for this battle.”
Not just called to it. Not assigned it like a boring chore. You were built for it.
Reframe the Fight
Instead of saying, “This is too hard,” Lori wants men to think:
“This is hard... because it matters. And I was made to rise to it.”
You’re not fighting against women; you’re fighting for their dignity, even when they don’t realize it themselves. You’re protectors, not consumers. You’re glorious warriors, not helpless victims of temptation.
“That’s Not for Me.”
Lori shares how she also made the decision to divert her eyes, saying:
“That’s someone else’s husband. Someone else’s son. That’s not for me.”
Simple. Dignified. Beautiful.
Women, Back the Men Up!
She also issues a challenge to the ladies:
"Pray for our men."
They’re not weak. They’re not doomed to fail. They’re under attack, and they need our support as they go into the spiritual trenches every day.
The Final Word: Men, You Can Do This
Lori’s words are necessary. She reminds every man listening that:
You’re strong.
You’re capable.
You’re not alone.
You were made for this.
With God’s help (and Our Lady’s!), you can win.
So don’t give up. Don't believe the lies. Don't sit out the fight. Your sisters are praying for you. Your Church is cheering for you. And Jesus is with you.