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Aquinas, Causes of Love, and Marriage Scroll to the bottom of the page for the show transcript ENJOY THE SHOW AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE? SUPPORT TCMS, GET AWESOME THANK YOU GIFTS, AND HELP SPREAD THE WORD. Become a Patron! PATREON AUDIO: BULL OF CANONIZATION OF ST. FRANCIS About our drink: Johnnie Walker 18 year old Johnnie Walker Aged 18 Years is made using whiskies that have matured for at least 18 years. Carefully chosen for their flavor and quality, these whiskies make for a wonderful combination of both classic and contemporary tastes – blending notes of citrus and fragrant almonds, with warm vanilla and a hint of tropical tangerines. When you're looking for a whisky to make an occasion or celebration extra special, Johnnie Walker Aged 18 Years is an excellent choice. About our gear: No gear this week but something to do with your wife. You and your wife write down the top 10 things that make you the happiest. Share the 10 things and think about if what you do throughout the day moves you closer to those things or further away. This idea came from reading the book Playing with Frie by Scott Rieckens About the Topic: The Good as a Cause of Love That it is (ST I-II:26:1) “As stated above (Q. XXVI., A. 1), Love belongs to the appetitive power which is a passive faculty. Wherefore its object stands in relation to it as the cause of its movement or act. Therefore the cause of love must needs be love’s object. Now the proper object of love is the good; because, as stated above (Q. XXVI., AA. 1, 2), love implies a certain connaturalness or complacency of the lover for the thing beloved, and to everything, that thing is a good, which is akin and proportionate to it. It follows, therefore, that good is the proper cause of love. Application to Married Life The more virtuous, the more loveable. Foster natural virtues (prudence, temperance, fortitude, and justice) Foster supernatural virtues (faith, hope, and love) Beauty as a Cause of Love That it is (ST I-II:26:1 ad 3) “The beautiful is the same as the good, and they differ in aspect only. For since good is what all seek, the notion of good is that which calms the desire; while the notion of the beautiful is that which calms the desire, by being seen or known. Consequently those senses chiefly regard the beautiful, which are the most cognitive, viz., sight and hearing, as ministering to reason; for we speak of beautiful sights and beautiful sounds. But in reference to the other objects of the other senses, we do not use the expression beautiful, for we do not speak of beautiful tastes, and beautiful odours. Thus it is evident that beauty adds to goodness a relation to the cognitive faculty: so that good means that which simply pleases the appetite; while the beautiful is something pleasant to apprehend.” Application to Married Life The more beautiful, the more loveable. Beauty as seen: e.g., physical appearances, external behavior, facial expression of mood, etc. Beauty as known: e.g., knowledge of spouses life, skills, ideas, etc. Knowledge is Cause of Love That it is (ST I-II:26:2) “As stated above (A. 1), good is the cause of love, as being its object. But good is not the object of the appetite, except as apprehended. And therefore love demands some apprehension of the good that is loved. For this reason the Philosopher (Ethic. ix. 5, 12) says that bodily sight is the beginning of sensitive love: and in like manner the contemplation of spiritual beauty or goodness is the beginning of spiritual love. Accordingly knowledge is the cause of love for the same reason as good is, which can be loved only if known.” Application to Married Life The more knowledge we have of our spouses, the move loveable they become. Deep and meaningful conversation fosters growth in knowledge of spouse. Likeness is Cause of Love That it is (ST I-II:26:3) “Likeness, properly speaking, is a cause of love . . . One kind of likeness arises from each thing having the same quality actually: for example, two things possessing the quality of whiteness are said to be alike . . . [this] kind of likeness causes love of friendship or well-wishing. For the very fact that two men are alike, having, as it were, one form, makes them to be, in a manner, one in that form: thus two men are one thing in the species of humanity, and two white men are one thing in whiteness. Hence the affections of one tend to the other, as being one with him; and he wishes good to him as to himself.” Application to Married Life It often occurs when one excels in an area and the other doesn’t, there can be tension. As such, we should strive to attain likeness or commonality in some areas of the spousal friendship. E.g., exercise, topics of study, laughing at memes, etc. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tivjahs81UE] TIME CODES:If this is your first time listening to The Catholic Man Show, we do 3 things almost every episode:1.) Open, review, and enjoy a man beverage – Minutes 1-12.2.) Highlight a man gear – Minutes 12-24. 3.) Have a manly conversation – Minutes 24-48 If you haven’t listened to The Catholic Man Show before, check out our previous episodes here. Subscribe to our  YouTube channel to watch past episodes. OnlineGreatBooks.com provides accountability, curation, community, and personal growth. SIGN UP USING PROMO CODE, “CATHOLICMAN” AND GET 25% OFF THE FIRST 3 MONTHS. Want to help The Catholic Man Show? By giving us a rating on iTunes, it helps others find the show. Want to say up with The Catholic Man Show? Sign up for our mailing list: Click Here Looking for a prayer to pray with your wife? Check this blog out. Are you getting our emails? Sign up for our (almost) monthly newsletter where we give you all bacon content – never spam.  SIGN UP HERE: If you enjoyed this episode of The Catholic Man Show and are looking to protect your family from the dangers of the internet, go to Covenant Eyes and use promo code “Catholicman” for a 30-day free trial of keeping your family safe.

Clear Creek Monastery - Fr. Bachmann talks to use about chanting Scroll to the bottom of the page for the show transcript ENJOY THE SHOW AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE? SUPPORT TCMS, GET AWESOME THANK YOU GIFTS, AND HELP SPREAD THE WORD. Become a Patron! PATREON AUDIO: ST. THOMAS AQUINAS ON KINGSHIP About our drink: Broken Arrow Brewing - Clear Creek Saison  Saith Saison, French meaning "Season". A style of farmhouse ale from the Northern regions of France and Belgium. Named in honor of the Saint Benedictine monks that first traveled to Indian Territory in 1875. They returned in 1999 to build their Clear Creek Abbey outside of Hulbert, OK. This is quite carbonated with fruity, floral, and earthy aromas with a hint of spice. Slightly sweet with a golden straw hue. About our gear: Liber Usualis This book contains the propers and ordinary of the Mass for the whole year as well as the chants for the Divine Office according to the Roman Rite of 1962 About the Topic: Why do we chant? What's the difference between chanting and singing? If we sing, do we pray twice? What if we sing badly, does it still count? We talk about this and more with Fr. Bachmann from Clear Creek Abbey. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E79fMfPT-AA] TIME CODES:If this is your first time listening to The Catholic Man Show, we do 3 things almost every episode: 1.) Open, review, and enjoy a man beverage – Minutes 1-12. 2.) Highlight a man gear – Minutes 12-24. 3.) Have a manly conversation – Minutes 24-48 If you haven’t listened to The Catholic Man Show before, check out our previous episodes here. Subscribe to our  YouTube channel to watch past episodes. OnlineGreatBooks.com provides accountability, curation, community, and personal growth. SIGN UP USING PROMO CODE, “CATHOLICMAN” AND GET 25% OFF THE FIRST 3 MONTHS. Want to help The Catholic Man Show? By giving us a rating on iTunes, it helps others find the show. Want to say up with The Catholic Man Show? Sign up for our mailing list: Click Here Looking for a prayer to pray with your wife? Check this blog out. Are you getting our emails? Sign up for our (almost) monthly newsletter where we give you all bacon content – never spam.  SIGN UP HERE: If you enjoyed this episode of The Catholic Man Show and are looking to protect your family from the dangers of the internet, go to Covenant Eyes and use promo code “Catholicman” for a 30-day free trial of keeping your family safe.

What is Marital Debt? What does St. Thomas Aquinas say about it - Let's discuss Scroll to the bottom of the page for the show transcript ENJOY THE SHOW AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE? SUPPORT TCMS, GET AWESOME THANK YOU GIFTS, AND HELP SPREAD THE WORD. Become a Patron! PATREON AUDIO: ST. THOMAS AQUINAS ON KINGSHIP About our drink: Redbreast 15 year The nose on this pure pot still Irish whiskey is nutty with light spices, oak, and red apples. The taste is smooth with roasted almonds, figs, blackberries, oak, and dark chocolate notes. The finish has a hint of vanilla with hazelnut and charred oak notes. Outstanding! Visit Whiskycast for more About our gear: This episode is sponsored by The Catholic Woodworker - Use TCMS for 10% off all purchases The credit card (we do not give financial advice in this episode. Invest at your own risk) Our topic: That there is a marital debt to be paid As the slave is in the power of his master, so is one spouse in the power of the other (1 Cor. 7:4). But a slave is bound by an obligation of precept to pay his master the debt of his service according to Rom. 13:7, Render … to all men their dues, tribute to whom tribute is due, etc. Therefore husband and wife are mutually bound to the payment of the marriage debt.[1] -very first commandment in the bible “go, be fruitful and multiply” Whether the Husband is bound to pay the debt even if his wife does not ask for it? I answer that, The debt may be demanded in two ways. First, explicitly, as when they ask one another by words; secondly, implicitly, when namely the husband knows by certain signs that the wife would wish him to pay the debt, but is silent through shame. And so even though she does not ask for the debt explicitly in words, the husband is bound to pay it, whenever his wife shows signs of wishing him to do so.[2] WHETHER HUSBAND AND WIFE ARE EQUAL IN THE MARRIAGE ACT?[3] I answer that, Equality is twofold, of quantity and of proportion. Equality of quantity is that which is observed between two quantities of the same measure, for instance a thing two cubits long and another two cubits in length. But equality of proportion is that which is observed between two proportions of the same kind as double to double. Accordingly, speaking of the first equality, husband and wife are not equal in marriage; neither as regards the marriage act, wherein the more noble part is due to the husband, nor as regards the household management, wherein the wife is ruled and the husband rules. But with reference to the second kind of equality, they are equal in both matters, because just as in both the marriage act and in the management of the household the husband is bound to the wife in all things pertaining to the husband, so is the wife bound to the husband in all things pertaining to the wife. It is in this sense that it is stated in the text (iv. Sent. D. 32) that they are equal in paying and demanding the debt.[4] WHETHER HUSBAND AND WIFE CAN TAKE A VOW CONTRARY TO THE MARRIAGE DEBT WITHOUT THEIR MUTUAL CONSENT?[5] I answer that, no. WHETHER IT IS FORBIDDEN TO DEMAND THE DEBT ON HOLY DAYS?[6] I answer that, Although the marriage act is void of sin, nevertheless since it oppresses the reason on account of the carnal pleasure, it renders man unfit for spiritual things. Therefore, on those days when one ought especially to give one’s time to spiritual things, it is not lawful to ask for the debt.[7] WHETHER IT IS A MORTAL SIN TO ASK FOR THE DEBT AT A HOLY TIME?[8] I answer that, To ask for the debt on a feast day is not a circumstance drawing a sin into another species; wherefore it cannot aggravate infinitely. Consequently a wife or husband does not sin mortally by asking for the debt on a feast day. It is however a more grievous sin to ask for the sake of mere pleasure, than through fear of the weakness of the flesh.[9] WHETHER ONE SPOUSE IS BOUND TO PAY THE DEBT TO THE OTHER AT A FESTAL TIME?[10] I answer that, Since the wife has power of her husband’s body, and vice versa, with regard to the act of procreation, the one is bound to pay the debt to the other, at any season or hour, with due regard to the decorum required in such matters, for this must not be done at once openly.[11] TIME CODES: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIZy6y9o_gs] If this is your first time listening to The Catholic Man Show, we do 3 things almost every episode: 1.) Open, review, and enjoy a man beverage – Minutes 1-12. 2.) Highlight a man gear – Minutes 12-24. 3.) Have a manly conversation – Minutes 24-48 If you haven’t listened to The Catholic Man Show before, check out our previous episodes here. Subscribe to our  YouTube channel to watch past episodes. 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Karlo Broussard, an apologist with Catholic Answers and author of 'Purgatory is for Real', shares his insights on the often-misunderstood concept of purgatory. He clarifies its biblical foundations and the importance of prayers for the departed. The discussion includes the unique purification process souls undergo and how this relates to divine justice. Broussard also emphasizes the essential role of indulgences and highlights misconceptions surrounding the doctrine, delivering a hopeful perspective on God's mercy in the afterlife.

Philosophy of Humor Scroll to the bottom of the page for the show transcript ENJOY THE SHOW AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE? SUPPORT TCMS, GET AWESOME THANK YOU GIFTS, AND HELP SPREAD THE WORD. Become a Patron! PATREON AUDIO: ST. THOMAS AQUINAS ON KINGSHIP About our drink: Longbranch Bourbon Wild Turkey Longbranch: 8-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon made in small batches and refined with Texas Mesquite and American Oak charcoals. This unique process results in an extraordinarily balanced and smooth sipping whiskey with subtle hints of smoky sweetness. 2020 Double Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019 Gold, 90 Points – Beverage Testing Institute About our gear: A magic trick - this video is a cool card trick to teach about Christ's resurrection. Our topic: Philosophy of Humor: Humor is such a human thing, yet isn't discussed by many philosophers. In this episode we discuss: - The Superiority Theory - The Relief Theory - The Incongruity Theory - The Play Theory We also discuss this in relation to C.S. Lewis's satirical work, "The Screwtape Letters" Stanford Article Feser articles on humor 1 and 2 Screwtape Letters Pints with Jack [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wd0JBlAM7U] TIME CODES: If this is your first time listening to The Catholic Man Show, we do 3 things almost every episode: 1.) Open, review, and enjoy a man beverage – Minutes 1-12. 2.) Highlight a man gear – Minutes 12-24. 3.) Have a manly conversation – Minutes 24-48 If you haven’t listened to The Catholic Man Show before, check out our previous episodes here. Subscribe to our  YouTube channel to watch past episodes. OnlineGreatBooks.com provides accountability, curation, community, and personal growth. SIGN UP USING PROMO CODE, “CATHOLICMAN” AND GET 25% OFF THE FIRST 3 MONTHS. Want to help The Catholic Man Show? By giving us a rating on iTunes, it helps others find the show. Want to say up with The Catholic Man Show? Sign up for our mailing list: Click Here Looking for a prayer to pray with your wife? Check this blog out. Are you getting our emails? Sign up for our (almost) monthly newsletter where we give you all bacon content – never spam.  SIGN UP HERE: If you enjoyed this episode of The Catholic Man Show on spiritual warfare and are looking to protect your family from the dangers of the internet, go to Covenant Eyes and use promo code “Catholicman” for a 30-day free trial of keeping your family safe.

We have a duty to vote - let's discuss Scroll to the bottom of the page for the show transcript ENJOY THE SHOW AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE? SUPPORT TCMS, GET AWESOME THANK YOU GIFTS, AND HELP SPREAD THE WORD. Become a Patron! Audio: Encyclical of Pope Benedict XV on St. Dominic About our drink: Whistlepig 12 year Rye inspired by Old World barrel-aging traditions. This 86-proof 12-year-old Rye Whiskey is a marriage of whiskeys aged in New American Oak and ingeniously finished in Port (7%,) French Sauternes (30%,) and Madeira casks (63%). We’ve taken the elements that are most quintessential in an American rye – boldness and character – and fused them with the elegance and grace of an 18-year-old Scotch. About our gear: Shoe Tree A shoe tree holds a shoe in its proper shape so it dries out correctly, and keeps the leather from cracking by wicking away moisture. The absorbent wood also helps dry out the lining of shoes so that they don't rot from the inside out. Our topic: Catholics have a moral obligation to promote the common good through the exercise of their voting privileges (CCC 2240). It is not only civil authorities who have responsibility for a country. "Service of the common good require citizens to fulfill their roles in the life of the political community." (CCC 2239). This means citizens should participate in the political process at the ballot box. Here are some good resources: Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship - USCCB Catholic Answers Voting Guide EWTN Catholic Voting Guide CatholicVote.org [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mar5ey0RjE] TIME CODES: If this is your first time listening to The Catholic Man Show, we do 3 things almost every episode: 1.) Open, review, and enjoy a man beverage – Minutes 1-12. 2.) Highlight a man gear – Minutes 12-24. 3.) Have a manly conversation – Minutes 24-48 If you haven’t listened to The Catholic Man Show before, check out our previous episodes here. Subscribe to our  YouTube channel to watch past episodes. OnlineGreatBooks.com provides accountability, curation, community, and personal growth. SIGN UP USING PROMO CODE, “CATHOLICMAN” AND GET 25% OFF THE FIRST 3 MONTHS. Want to help The Catholic Man Show? By giving us a rating on iTunes, it helps others find the show. Want to say up with The Catholic Man Show? Sign up for our mailing list: Click Here Looking for a prayer to pray with your wife? Check this blog out. Are you getting our emails? Sign up for our (almost) monthly newsletter where we give you all bacon content – never spam.  SIGN UP HERE: If you enjoyed this episode of The Catholic Man Show on spiritual warfare and are looking to protect your family from the dangers of the internet, go to Covenant Eyes and use promo code “Catholicman” for a 30-day free trial of keeping your family safe.

DR. PETER KREEFT WROTE AN ARTICLE ON 'IS THERE SEX IN HEAVEN?' AND THOUGHT IT WAS GREAT - LET'S DISCUSS! Scroll to the bottom of the page for the show transcript ENJOY THE SHOW AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE? SUPPORT TCMS, GET AWESOME THANK YOU GIFTS, AND HELP SPREAD THE WORD. Become a Patron! Audio: Encyclical of Pope Benedict XV on St. Dominic About our drink: Kilchoman 2010 Vintage Release The 2010 Vintage is a vatting of 45 casks, all filled in 2010. It consists of 42 fresh bourbon barrels and 3 oloroso sherry butts, bottled at 48% abv with no chill filtration or colouring (as with all Kilchoman bottlings). A total of 15,000 bottles will be available worldwide. About our gear: T-Nex: Micro-emulsion concentrate used to manage growth and improve quality and stress tolerance of warm- and cool-season turfgrasses. Improves rich color, lateral stems, and root mass development. Inhibits vertical shoot growth. Helps produce healthy, durable blades in turfgrass. Our topic: Is there sex in Heaven? The article we referenced breaks it down into 4 philosophical principles: 1. Sex is something you are, not something you do. 2. The Alternative to chauvinism is not egalitarianism. 3. Sex is spiritual. 4. Sex is cosmic. Listen to Dr. Peter Kreeft's lecture. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53PsMXy_4WM] TIME CODES: If this is your first time listening to The Catholic Man Show, we do 3 things almost every episode: 1.) Open, review, and enjoy a man beverage – Minutes 1-12. 2.) Highlight a man gear – Minutes 12-24. 3.) Have a manly conversation – Minutes 24-48 If you haven’t listened to The Catholic Man Show before, check out our previous episodes here. Subscribe to our  YouTube channel to watch past episodes. OnlineGreatBooks.com provides accountability, curation, community, and personal growth. SIGN UP USING PROMO CODE, “CATHOLICMAN” AND GET 25% OFF THE FIRST 3 MONTHS. Want to help The Catholic Man Show? By giving us a rating on iTunes, it helps others find the show. Want to say up with The Catholic Man Show? Sign up for our mailing list: Click Here Looking for a prayer to pray with your wife? Check this blog out. Are you getting our emails? Sign up for our (almost) monthly newsletter where we give you all bacon content – never spam.  SIGN UP HERE: If you enjoyed this episode of The Catholic Man Show on spiritual warfare and are looking to protect your family from the dangers of the internet, go to Covenant Eyes and use promo code “Catholicman” for a 30-day free trial of keeping your family safe.

Discover how the mantra "I Give My Life for Yours" embodies the essence of a Christian home. The hosts dive into the crucial roles of fathers and husbands in fostering faith and fraternity, all while sharing laughs over craft beers. They reflect on various home spaces, exploring how each room can enhance family connections. With personal anecdotes and a nod to literary influences, the conversation balances humor and heartfelt insights, urging listeners to create nurturing environments filled with love and commitment.

Discover the profound connection between leisure and spiritual depth as the hosts explore how true leisure fosters contemplation and gratitude. They discuss the importance of authentic relationships in evangelization and the need to share faith naturally. The humorous whiskey tasting adds a light-hearted touch, while insights into Catholic masculinity highlight men's roles in spirituality. The speakers also touch on community engagement, drawing from classic philosophical ideas to encourage active participation in faith and governance.

Christine Myers, Director of Religious Formation for the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma, shares her profound insights on the dignity and vocation of women. With a PhD in theology, she emphasizes the transformative power of women's roles in society today. The conversation explores themes from John Paul II's writings, the significance of mentorship in nurturing femininity, and the importance of mutual respect in relationships. They also discuss the historical evolution of feminism and how modern empowerment can coexist with cherished traditional values.