Manly Catholic: Igniting Men to Light the World on Fire Day 32 - Becoming the Man Demons Fear
Men, day 32 of our Lenten journey with St. Joseph is here, and it’s a powerful one. As Holy Week nears, this episode dives into why St. Joseph, a humble layman, strikes terror into the devil’s heart. I’m reading straight from Father Calloway’s Consecration to St. Joseph, sharing the gripping story of Blessed Bartolo Longo, a former satanic priest turned Dominican who found redemption through St. Joseph’s intercession. From occult darkness to building the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary in Pompeii, his life proves St. Joseph’s title: Terror of Demons.
Here’s your challenge, men: reflect on St. Joseph’s virtues and ask, How can I make the devil fear me? Focus on one area to improve today. Want to protect your family and lead them to heaven? Become an apparition of St. Joseph. His fatherhood is our model; his power, our weapon. As we head into Holy Week, let’s step up and make demons flee.
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Products/References Mentioned:
- Consecration to St. Joseph by Father Donald Calloway
- Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, Pompeii
- Blessed Bartolo Longo’s book of meditations and prayers to St. Joseph
Powerful Quotes:
- “The fatherhood of Saint Joseph terrorizes the devil. The humility of Saint Joseph terrorizes the devil. The charity of Saint Joseph terrorizes the devil.”
- “Pronounced often and with great confidence the name of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Their names bring peace, love, health, blessings… and a terror to demons.”
- “If a man allows himself to be an apparition of St. Joseph, imitating the virtues of St. Joseph, Satan becomes powerless in his attacks against the family.”
Key Takeaway:
Pray to St. Joseph daily, invoking his name with confidence, to protect your family and grow in the fatherhood that terrifies Satan. Start today—consistency is your strength.
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