
The Catholic Man Show Clear Creek Monk's Advice for Men: Fight Demons, Fast, and Protect Your Family
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Oct 3, 2025 Father Morey, Prior at Clear Creek Abbey and a Benedictine monk, shares profound insights on fatherhood and spiritual strength. He delves into the importance of fathers as spiritual protectors for their families and the role of fasting in building virtue. Morey connects manual labor to a deeper understanding of reality, emphasizing its significance in resisting modern distractions. The discussion highlights the urgent need to transmit traditions, the challenges of prayer as spiritual warfare, and the sanctity found in everyday work. A blend of wisdom and practical advice for men seeking holiness.
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Monastery's Triannual Reassignment Ritual
- Every three years Clear Creek performs a 'deposition of charges' where roles are fired and reassigned.
- After 24–36 hours Father Abbott reappoints monks, explaining recent switches like Father Morey becoming prior.
Fast Together For Your Family
- Fast weekly as a group to spiritually protect and strengthen your family.
- Use mutual support to build the fasting virtue and notice improvements at home.
Father As Spiritual Protector
- The father's primary role is spiritual protection, not just financial provision.
- Demons target fathers because attacking them weakens the household's spiritual 'roof.'


