Manly Catholic: Igniting Men to Light the World on Fire

Gentlemen, picture this: you’re in a boat, rowing hard, but you can’t see the finish line. Who’s steering you through the chaos? Day 31 of our Lenten journey with St. Joseph brings a powerful analogy that’ll hit home for every Catholic man striving to live with purpose. In this reflection, I unpack a gem from Emily Wilson about Jesus as the coxswain of our lives. He’s the one calling the pace, guiding us through turbulent waters, while we row blind. St. Joseph steps up as our model: a man who trusted God’s voice, grabbed his oar, and rowed without hesitation, even when the night was dark and the devil was near.We dive into the rowing team of your life. Who’s in your boat? Your wife, your kids, closest brothers? Are you syncing with Jesus, or spinning in circles, distracted by the noise of the world? I challenge you today: reflect on who is in your boat right now. What direction are you heading? Whose voice are you tuning into—Jesus, the father of lies, or the endless scroll of dopamine hits? Your choice dictates your life’s course. We wrap with a prayer to St. Joseph, guardian of families, to keep us steady.Hit play, Catholic men. Reflect on your boat, your crew, and your coxswain. Then ask: whose voice am I following? References Mentioned:The Boys in the Boat (movie/book about the 1936 Olympic rowing team)Emily Wilson (Catholic speaker)St. John Paul II’s Redemptoris Custos (mentioned from previous episode)Powerful Quotes“Jesus is literally the only one in your life who knows where you are going.”  “You cannot chase the noise. You need to stay on the oar and listen to the voice of your coxswain.”  “The decision you make is gonna dictate the rest of your life.”Key TakeawayReflect today: identify the voice you’re listening to most—Jesus or the distractions—and realign your focus on Him as your coxswain. Trust His pace, even when you can’t see the shore.Send us a text Support the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

Another tidal wave crashes into you. You barely tread water. You sense your boat is sinking. Who’s your rock? Day 30 of our Lenten trek with St. Joseph on The Manly Catholic hits hard. Redemptoris Custos shines light on St. Joseph and how he carried Jesus and Mary, God’s most precious treasures, and didn’t crack. What do you think he will do for you?This isn’t about miracles or sermons. It’s Joseph swinging a hammer, shielding his family from Herod, showing Jesus how to be a man. He’s the quiet guy in the shadows, trusting God when plans are extinguished. He is the master of obedience to the faith. My challenge: serve today. Wash your wife’s feet, grab her flowers, usher at Mass—do something. Holy Week’s closing in; don’t just sit there.  Joseph’s your model. He is steady, selfless, real. Are you? Fathers, priests, mentors, someone’s watching you. Step up. Hit play, brothers—let’s lean into God’s will like Joseph did.  References:  Redemptoris Custos (1989, St. Pope John Paul II)  Holy Bible (Matthew, Luke)  St. Joseph Terror of Demons PrayerPowerful Quotes:  “He didn’t argue, guys. He didn’t stall. He didn’t question. He just took action.” “That is strength that most of us, gosh, can only begin to fathom.”  “You don’t need to be a hero out there, but you’ve got to be real.”Key Takeaway:Serve today—do one concrete act of love or duty for someone. That’s Joseph’s way, and it’s yours now. Send us a text Support the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

Life will surprise you. It likes to throw curveballs at you at unexpected times. Will you swing or duck? Lent is nearing Holy Week, and we’re reflecting on how a righteous man like Joseph faced chaos with virtue.  Picture this: Joseph’s world flips upside down, yet once God’s will clicks, he doesn’t hesitate. He steps up as husband, guardian, and defender. Today’s culture tells men to run from unplanned challenges, abandoning women and kids, and staying at work until 10 PM to "provide for your family." Joseph shows us differently. He prays, discerns, and acts. My challenge to you: take that hurdle in your life and hit your knees. Seek God’s will through prayer today. Don’t let the world’s Herod choke out your call to greatness.  We kick off with St. Michael’s prayer and close with St. Joseph, terror of demons—your spiritual wingmen. This episode’s for men ready to ditch passivity, root themselves in Scripture, and prepare for life’s game days. One week from Holy Week, it’s time to fight. Hit play, brothers—let’s get to work.  References:  Holy Bible (Matthew 1:19)  St. Michael Prayer  St. Joseph Terror of Demons PrayerPowerful Quotes:  “No more passivity, no more excuses, no more lukewarm faith. This is your battle cry, your call to arms.”  “Once his eyes were opened to the will of God, without hesitation, he leaned into it fully and embraced it with great virtue.”  “We were not made for comfort. We were made for greatness.”Key Takeaway:Pray today. Take your latest curveball to God, discern His will, and act—don’t let chaos win.  Send us a textSupport the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

Men, Lent’s halfway mark hits with Laetare Sunday, a rose-colored call to rejoice. In this homily, Fr. Dom unpacks its power to refuel your climb toward Easter. This is no fluffy talk; it’s a reality check for men to be more serious about God.  Fr. Dom dives into the Prodigal Son, St. Paul’s push for reconciliation, and why humility and fear of the Lord unlock strength. He’s been the lost son—sin-bound until confession at 27 set him free. You can be, too. The challenge: hit confession this week. Don’t sulk like the older son—run home like the younger. Easter’s near, and reconciliation is your edge. Listen up and step up.  References:  Exodus 90  Bible (Nehemiah, Corinthians, Luke)  Sacrament of ReconciliationPowerful Quotes:  “The old things passed away and the new things had come.”  “If you want strength, rejoice in the Lord.”  “The father embraced him… That is the sacrament of reconciliation.”Key Takeaway:Confess this week. Let God heal you and step into His house renewed.  Send us a text Support the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

Demons are clawing at your soul: temptation, rage, despair, real and relentless. Who’s the warrior you call when hell unleashes its worst? St. Joseph, Terror of Demons, the silent carpenter who makes evil tremble. In this Lenten Reflection we’re deep in the fight. St. Joseph didn’t just flee to Egypt with Jesus and Mary; he stared down Satan’s hounds and won. Saints like St. John Bosco and St. Faustina saw it: invoke him, and demons scatter. Fr. Calloway’s exorcism tale proves it—a relic of Joseph sent them screaming. Why? He is holy, pure, backed by Jesus and Mary, Hell’s ultimate foes. Be the terror they fear. My challenge: pray today for your garden. Your wife, kids, parish. Guard them like St. Joseph did. Hit play, grab your rosary, and let’s make demons run.Keywords: St. Joseph, Catholic men, Terror of Demons, Lent reflection, spiritual battle, prayer, faith, Manly Catholic podcast  Products/References:  Catechism: Paragraph 329  Tradition: Fr. Donald Calloway, St. John Bosco, St. Faustina Kowalska (Diary), St. Teresa of Avila  Contact: themanlycatholic@gmail.com  Powerful Quotes:  “St. Joseph is not just a carpenter with a toolbox. He’s the guy who stood between hell and the Holy Family, swinging with divine backup.”  “Be a man that when you wake up, your feet hit the ground, Satan and his demons say, crap, he’s getting up.”  “If we are not praying consistently for these people that God entrusted to put into our lives... we are failing as men.”Key Takeaway:Pray today for your garden—your family, your vocation. Five minutes calling on St. Joseph to guard them sets you as a terror to evil.  Call to Action: Share this episode with a brother, and hit us up at themanlycatholic@gmail.com or YouTube with your battle stories. Let’s finish Lent fierce with St. Joseph!Send us a text Support the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

The two guarentees in life are death and taxes. Maybe not today, but death is out there, real and heavy. Who’s in your corner when the end closes in? St. Joseph, Patron of the Dying, the guy who died with Jesus and Mary at his side, offering you a happy death if you lean on him. In this Lenten Reflection, we tackle the unavoidable head-on. Joseph’s not just a saint for the cozy moments but he is the steady hand turning fear into peace. St. Alphonsus Liguori and Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich back it up: he left this world surrounded by holiness, showing us how to die in God’s grace. Our culture dodges death; Joseph embraces it, teaching us to live better by facing it. Your challenge: take one minute today. Reflect on your death: who is there, and what matters? It’s not about more shifts or cash but about relationships with God and family. Hit play, grab your coffee, and let’s stare down the end with St. Joseph’s grit.Keywords: St. Joseph, Catholic men, Patron of the Dying, Lent reflection, memento mori, death, faith, Manly Catholic podcast  Products/References:  Catechism: Paragraph 1014  Book: The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter  Tradition: St. Alphonsus Liguori, Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich (Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary)  Contact: themanlycatholic@gmail.com  Powerful Quotes:  “When we reflect on death more and more throughout our day... it changes how we behave in the here and the now.”  “St. Joseph is the patron of the dying because he gets the struggle... he’s that man to go to for a happy death.”  “At the end of the day, that’s all that matters—our relationship first and foremost with God... and then with the people that God entrusted to us.”Key Takeaway:Take one minute today to think about your death—what you’d regret, who you’d want near. It’ll sharpen your focus on what’s real: God and family.  Call to Action: Share this episode with a brother, and drop us a line at themanlycatholic@gmail.com or a comment on YouTube/X. Let’s finish Lent strong with St. Joseph!Send us a text Support the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

Gentlemen, ever wonder what St. Joseph felt when Mary’s pregnancy rocked his world? In this Manly Catholic Lenten Reflection, we dive into a rare gem, the Mystical City of God by Venerable Mary of Jesus of Agreda, distilled by Michael DeMaio. Okayed by the Church, this private revelation paints Joseph as a master craftsman who shunned wealth, a 33-year-old virgin picked by God with a blooming staff, and a man wrestling with doubt yet rising to protect the Holy Family. From grueling journeys to Egypt to Mary tending his frail final years, it’s raw, human, and real. Your challenge: re-listen and step into Joseph’s shoes. Use Ignatian imaginative prayer; feel his anger, resolve, and trust. How would you react? Be honest. This isn’t dogma, but a window into a saint who is flesh and bone just like us. Hit play, grab your coffee, and let’s walk Nazareth’s dust with him.Keywords: St. Joseph, Catholic men, Mystical City of God, Lent reflection, imaginative prayer, faith, Manly Catholic podcast  Products/References:  Book: Mystical City of God by Venerable Mary of Jesus of Agreda  Text: City of God Stories by Michael DeMaio  Prayer: Terror of Demons, Memorare to St. Joseph  Powerful Quotes:  “St. Joseph was 33 years old, strong, fit, and handsome... he could have become a very rich man, but instead he gave most of his earnings to the poor.”  “If St. Joseph had believed that Mary had any guilt in causing her pregnancy, he would have died of sorrow.”  “They had flesh and bones just like us, they had doubts, they had worries, they had hopes and dreams, and it just puts flesh in the game.”Key Takeaway:Today, take 10 minutes to imagine yourself as Joseph—facing Mary’s news, trekking to Egypt. Feel it, then ask: how would I respond? Honesty builds grit.  Call to Action: Share this episode with a brother, and let us know how this hits you. Journey deeper with St. Joseph.Send us a text Support the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

Life is hard. Isn't it? Beats you down. Kicks you. Then picks you up and does it again. But when the valley is dark, who’s your anchor? Jesus, of course. But also St. Joseph, the Comfort of the Afflicted. Today, we unpack how this silent saint, who faced poverty, exile, and doubt, lifts us from misery. He’s no statue. He hears your cry. He is a brother who’s been there: losing Jesus, shielding Mary, and battling demons. The Church hands us his playbook: the seven corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Feed the hungry, forgive the sinner, comfort the broken—he lived it, even when afflicted. Your challenge: pick one work today. Drop off a meal, forgive a grudge, pray for a lost soul—act now, even if you’re hurting. St. Joseph’s strength wasn’t a gift; it was forged. Lean on him, then be him for someone else. Hit play, grab your busted-up heart, and let’s climb out of the pit together.Keywords: St. Joseph, Catholic men, Comfort of the Afflicted, Lent reflection, works of mercy, strength, faith, Manly Catholic podcast  Products/References:  Catechism: Paragraph 2447  Scripture: Psalm 23:4  Tradition: St. Teresa of Avila, St. Thomas Aquinas  Powerful Quotes:  “You don’t have to feel strong to be strong. St. Joseph didn’t have a cushy life... but he was a pillar anyway.”  “Lean on St. Joseph when you are afflicted and then turn around and comfort someone else—that is being a man strong enough to hurt and still help.”  “If we are seeing someone living consistently in a life of sin and we don’t try to correct them, are we actually being a loving person? The answer is no.”Key Takeaway:Act today: do one work of mercy—feed someone, forgive someone, pray for someone. Strength starts when you move, not when you feel ready.  Call to Action: Share with a brother, and tell us how you’re rising up on YouTube or wherever you listen. Keep this Lenten journey alive—St. Joseph’s got us!Send us a text Support the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

Storms. They come at all stages in life. Bills are stacking up, your wife is stressed, and your kids are lost in screens. Who holds it together? YOU. And St. Joseph, the Pillar of Families, shows you how. Today, we dig into his role as the rock of the Holy Family. He was the pillar of the Holy Family. Steady, faithful, and unbreakable. He wasn’t just a carpenter fixing tables; he built a home where Jesus learned to pray and Mary thrived, facing chaos like Egypt’s exile with a spine of steel. The Catechism (1655) calls the Holy Family the Christian model with Joseph being the cornerstone. Our world might be splashing around the boat, but you can be the anchor.Lead your family in prayer today. Start with grace before dinner or do a full rosary if you are up for it. Small, doable, foundational. Your family’s not a side gig; it’s your battleground for sainthood. Hit play, grab your work boots, and let’s build a legacy that stands firm like Joseph’s.Keywords: St. Joseph, Catholic men, Pillar of Families, Lent reflection, family, faith, strength, Manly Catholic podcast  Products/References:  Catechism: Paragraph 1655  Encyclical: Redemptoris Custos by St. Pope John Paul II  Prayer: Terror of Demons, Memorare to St. Joseph  Tradition: St. Bernardine of Siena  Social Media: Twitter, YouTube  Contact: themanlycatholic@gmail.comPowerful Quotes:  “You’re not just a paycheck or a handyman... you’re the foundation. You’re the tone setter, the one who stands firm no matter what the world throws at you.”  “Your family is not a side gig, it is your battleground. It is your call to sainthood.”  “You were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness. And being great is hard.”Key Takeaway:Start now: lead your family in one small prayer today—grace, Angelus, anything. Be the steady pillar they can lean on, because that’s where holiness begins.  Call to Action: Share with a friend, and drop us a comment on YouTube or X. Let’s keep this Lenten fire going—email us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com!Send us a text Support the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

You are standing at the gates of a fortress. Your family, faith, and honor inside, and enemies are pounding to break through. That’s St. Joseph, the Guardian of Virgins, standing firm to protect Mary, the holiest woman ever, and Jesus, our Savior. Today, we dive into what makes him a blueprint for manhood: raw strength in body, mind, and soul. From trekking miles with a pregnant Mary (Luke 2) to fleeing Herod’s wrath (Matthew 2), Joseph didn’t flinch. He trained for it. Physical grit, mental resolve, spiritual trust. He built it all through prayer and action. He guarded purity, living it himself, and faced a world that mocked it. Today, that’s your call too. What are you protecting? You are called to protect your wife, kids, parish, and soul. Satan continues to whisper lies: You are soft. You are distracted. You are asleep. You can't handle this. Yes, St. Joseph is guiding you, telling you to “Wake up!” My challenge is a triple threat: build strength today. Physically, do something hard: push-ups, yard work, whatever tests you. Mentally, tackle a hard conversation you’ve dodged. Spiritually, hit your knees for five minutes with St. Joseph. Pick one or go all in, but start now. Your Nazareth is right where you stand. Hit play, grab your coffee, and let’s forge men worthy of heaven.Products/References:  Scripture: Luke 2, Matthew 2  Catechism: Paragraph 1808  Email: themanlycatholic@gmail.com  Powerful Quotes:  “You cannot guard what is sacred if you are crumbling on the inside.”  “Your family is watching. God is watching. Step up like a man forged in Nazareth.”  “If you are not being filled by the Holy Spirit every day, there is no way you can serve.”Key Takeaway:Start today: pick one hard thing—physical, mental, or spiritual—and do it. Strength isn’t a gift; it’s earned, and your family needs it now.  Call to Action: Share with a brother, and email us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com to tell us how you’re stepping up!Send us a text Support the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com