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Jesus cleanses 10 lepers but offers eternal salvation only to one grateful leper. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Religion so he can thank Jesus for his blessing by joyfully practicing Catholicism and by seeking the Fruits of Faithfulness and Kindness so he can seek healing from Jesus for himself or others.Go to EveryCatholicMan.com and find tools and resources to help you become a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father. Grow in holiness and happiness in 2026! Check out the critically acclaimed new book,  Becoming a Happier Catholic Man - 2026.

Welcome to Every Catholic Man Deep Discussions, where we dive into the challenges Catholic men and the Church face today — and find ways to overcome them.Today’s Guest:In this discussion, I talk with Fr. Mike Schmitz about the state of Catholic men in the Church, the struggles they face, and how we can help men overcome these challenges and live heroic Catholic lives.About the Guest:Fr. Mike Schmitz is the host, along with Jeff Cavins, of the Bible in a Year podcast — one of the top podcasts in the world. He is also the host of Catechism in a Year and a sought-after Catholic speaker, preacher, and author.Don't ForgetGo to EveryCatholicMan.com and find tools and resources to help you become a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father. Grow in holiness and happiness in 2026! Check out the critically acclaimed new book,  Becoming a Happier Catholic Man - 2026.

Go to EveryCatholicMan.com and find tools and resources to help you become a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father. Grow in holiness and happiness in 2026! Check out the critically acclaimed new book,  Becoming a Happier Catholic Man - 2026.We live in a material world surrounded by noise, possessions, and constant comparisons. From a young age, many of us are taught to make our own way—to build a name, succeed, impress, and be approved by others. We begin to crave praise. The applause of friends, the compliments at work, the admiration on social media. It feels good, and we chase it. But that hunger for worldly affirmation subtly drives us to do only the things the world rewards, and to avoid anything that might get us rejected.But the world’s values don’t lead to Heaven. In fact, Jesus warns that following Him will divide people—even within families—and may cost you comfort, reputation, or relationships: “Do not think that I have come to bring peace… I have not come to bring peace, but a sword” (Mt 10:34, RSVCE). For two thousand years, saints and martyrs have been scorned by the world, yet honored in Heaven. When you aim to please the crowd, you risk ignoring the will of God. When you live to be holy, you often displease the world—but you please the King.Jesus won’t ask how many awards you earned, followers you had, or promotions you secured. He will ask if you served Him with faithfulness and love. The only approval that matters forever is His. So today, work to hear these words from the Savior: “Well done, good and faithful servant… enter into the joy of your master” (Mt 25:23, RSVCE).ChallengeToday, resist the temptation to seek the world’s praise. Choose one action—whether at work, in your family, or in your parish—that will likely go unnoticed by others but will please Christ. Offer it to Him alone, and seek only His approval.Pray: Lord Jesus Christ, my God and my King, grant me the Virtue of Magnanimity so that I may constantly strive to do the great work You have equipped me to do. Free me from chasing the applause of the world, and make me hunger only for Your approval. May I live each day so that I may hear You say, “Well done, good and faithful servant… enter into the joy of your master.” Amen.

Go to EveryCatholicMan.com and find tools and resources to help you become a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father. Grow in holiness and happiness in 2026! Check out the critically acclaimed new book,  Becoming a Happier Catholic Man - 2026.It doesn’t matter where you look today—schools, social media, politics—there’s a full-blown rebellion against authority and a rejection of rules. The world says: “Just do what makes you happy.” People are told to celebrate their impulses and call it authenticity. As religion is dismissed and God forgotten, the idea of moral commandments is mocked. What matters now is not right or wrong, but preference and pride.But the world’s way is not God’s way. God Himself carved the 10 Commandments into stone with His own finger (Ex 31:18) and gave them as permanent law. They are not suggestions—they are requirements. And Jesus didn’t abolish them. He declared: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfill them” (Mt 5:17, RSVCE). And in His final moments, Jesus confirmed: “I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in His love” (Jn 15:10, RSVCE). Jesus obeyed the Commandments—and He calls you to do the same.Here’s the truth: you will never find true and lasting happiness unless you follow the Commandments of God. Jesus affirmed them. Jesus lived them. And He expects you to do the same. Study them. Memorize them. Examine your life by them. And when you fail, run to Confession. Keeping the Commandments is not about guilt—it’s about doing the things God promises will lead to eternal happiness.ChallengeToday, choose one Commandment you have been neglecting and make it your focus. Reflect on how you can live it more faithfully, and make a concrete resolution to act on it before the day is done.Pray: Holy Spirit, give me the Gift of Knowledge so I may be filled with a deep knowledge and love of the 10 Commandments, and strive to live them out every day of my life. Today, help me to keep God’s law with faithfulness and joy, just as Jesus did. Amen.

Jesus calls men to faith and humble service. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Duty so he can be a spiritual father and by pursuing the Virtue of Humility so he can be a humble slave of the Lord Jesus Christ.Go to EveryCatholicMan.com and find tools and resources to help you become a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father. Grow in holiness and happiness in 2026! Check out the critically acclaimed new book,  Becoming a Happier Catholic Man - 2026.Find daily Gospel Bible Studies for the Mass for every day of the year. 

Explore Becoming a Happier Catholic Man–2026Welcome to the EveryCatholicMan.com Podcast, where a man can draw closer to Jesus Christ, learn the Catholic faith, and grow in true and lasting happiness by becoming a better Catholic son and a better Catholic father.This is a special announcement about some new ways the Every Catholic Man Project can help you grow in happiness.My name is Matthew James Christoff. Many of you know my voice—you’re one of the tens of thousands of men around the world who’ve been listening to the EveryCatholicMan.com Podcast for the past three years. Maybe you’ve prayed with the Sunday Gospel Bible Studies. Maybe you’ve joined in the Litanies of Virtue. I’ve always preferred to stay in the background, keeping the focus where it belongs—on Jesus, on the Gospel proclaimed at Mass, and on Christ in His Catholic Church. But today, I need to step forward with an important announcement.And today, I’m humbled and excited to announce the release of my new book: Becoming a Happier Catholic Man – 2026.Becoming a Happier Catholic Man – 2026 is written to help you begin, grow, and continue the journey from unhappiness into the true and lasting happiness that Jesus promises.Inside, you’ll find Gospel Bible Studies for every Sunday and major feast day from December 2025 through November 2026—continuing the work many of you already know from this podcast. You’ll also find:• Engaging commentary on what Jesus accomplishes in each Gospel passage.• Reflections to deepen your awe at His Divinity, Humanity, and Mission.• Guidance to help you grow in holiness and joy.• References to the Catechism of the Catholic Church.• Prayers asking God for growth in virtue and for the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit.This project has already received strong support from leaders across the Catholic men’s movement, and you can learn more about their endorsements in the links below.This book also responds to the U.S. Bishops’ call for a National Eucharistic Revival—helping you grow in holiness and happiness, one Sunday and feast day at a time.If you want to learn more, visit EveryCatholicMan.com. You’ll see an introduction to the book right at the top of the page. Or go directly to Amazon.com and search for Becoming a Happier Catholic Man – 2026 to get your copy today.My prayer is that you pick up this book—not just for yourself, but for the men in your life: fathers, uncles, brothers, sons, and grandsons. If you want to help another man draw closer to Jesus Christ, this is a great place to start.Thank you for listening to the EveryCatholicMan.com Podcast. Building off the Every Catholic Man men have come to know and love, we’re going to be expanding our offerings—including new episodes with practical tips to grow in happiness, as well as in-depth interviews with many of the top leaders in the Catholic men’s movement.Until next time, never forget: God has called you to the blessing and honor of being a Catholic man. Stay close to Jesus Christ.

Go to EveryCatholicMan.com and find tools and resources to help you become a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father. Grow in holiness and happiness in 2026! Check out the critically acclaimed new book,  Becoming a Happier Catholic Man - 2026.Find daily Gospel Bible Studies for the Mass for every day of the year. 

Go to EveryCatholicMan.com and find tools and resources to help you become a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father. Grow in holiness and happiness in 2026! Check out the critically acclaimed new book,  Becoming a Happier Catholic Man - 2026.Find daily Gospel Bible Studies for the Mass for every day of the year.