The Catholic Gentleman

7 Rules the Greatest Men Discovered

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Oct 2, 2025
Devin Schadt, an author and speaker dedicated to Catholic men's formation, shares wisdom on living purposefully. He discusses the importance of divine sonship and how it shapes a man's identity. Vocation, especially in marriage and fatherhood, is explored as a path to sanctity. Devin emphasizes self-sacrificial love as a true measure of authority and underscores the significance of silence and prayer for spiritual strength. He concludes with actionable advice from his book, offering a framework that inspires men to lead lives filled with meaning.
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INSIGHT

Purpose Anchors Every Decision

  • Purpose is the foundation: identify your purpose, make a plan, and build daily practices to fulfill it.
  • Without purpose you become aimless and vulnerable to chaos and spiritual lethargy.
ADVICE

Build A Plan With Daily Practices

  • Define your purpose, then create a plan and daily practices that serve that plan.
  • Show up daily to those practices; consistent small actions unlock power, peace, and purity.
INSIGHT

Beloved Son Is The First Foundation

  • Divine sonship is the foundational identity for a man's mission and stability under trial.
  • Believing God is a loving Father prevents turning to worldly sedatives when suffering hits.
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