Manly Catholic: Igniting Men to Light the World on Fire

Ash Wednesday is here, and with it, the challenge to reclaim your soul for Christ. In this episode, we dive into the heart of Lent—what it truly means to fast, pray, and give alms as warriors of Christ, not as comfortable, lukewarm Christians. This is not just a season of self-denial; it is a battle against the three enemies of your soul: the world, the flesh, and the devil.Are you ready to fight? In this episode, I lay out a direct challenge for you: push yourself this Lent. If you've been soft, if you've let your passions control you, if you've allowed distractions to steal your time with God, then it's time to declare war on your heart.This isn't about doing Lent halfway. This is about transformation. It's about walking into Easter as a new man, purified, disciplined, and ready to lead.Powerful Quotes:“You don’t rend your heart to the world, the flesh, or to Satan. You rend it to Christ alone.”“The Christians of old were made of granite. Have we grown soft? Lent is the time to prove otherwise.”“Fasting is not just about giving something up—it’s about making war on what keeps you from God.”Pick something hard: something that actually challenges you, and give it up for Lent. If alcohol is a struggle, give it up. If you waste hours in a YouTube vortex, shut it down. Rend your heart to Christ and let Him do the work of cleansing you. This is not about checking a box. It’s about preparing your soul for eternity.This is your call to arms. Lent is not a season to endure—it’s a season to rise. Will you take the challenge?Please 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 facesCheck out our websiteContact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.comSend 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, picture a call to arms where fatherhood becomes your battlefield. Day 4 of our St. Joseph Lenten series on The Manly Catholic dives into St. Joseph as the "Light of Patriarchs, "a guide for men ready to lead with faith and strength. This isn’t about control; it’s about serving and protecting what matters. If you’re tired of a culture that calls masculinity toxic, hit play; this one’s for you.We explore how St. Joseph fulfills the legacy of Old Testament fathers like Abraham, shielding the Holy Family with quiet resolve. Today’s crisis of fatherhood—absent dads, broken homes, lost kids—shows why we need him. Satan’s targeting men, and it’s time to fight back.Your challenge: Protect Your Home. Take inventory—are media, habits, or apathy undermining your family’s faith? Write down one step: delete social media apps (keep this podcast), bless your home with holy water, or pray over your kids tonight. Act today—it’s that simple, and it’s powerful.Optimized for men seeking purpose and leadership, this episode offers real steps to reclaim your role. Share it with a friend—Lent’s just begun. Email us at themanlycatholic.gmail.com with feedback or prayers. Let’s build stronger families together.Products/ReferencesFather Chad Ripperger: Noted for fatherhood insights—check his talks.St. Joseph Terror of Demons Prayer: A must-have prayer—find it online.Holy Water: Get some from your parish for home blessings.3 Powerful Quotes"The devil knows that if he can destroy fatherhood, he can dismantle families, communities, and ultimately the church itself."  "Men, your sons look to you for leadership in all areas of their lives, especially in the spiritual realm.""Our authority in our homes is not about control, it is about service."Lead spiritually now. Your family’s faith starts with you—pray with them tonight and set the tone.Subscribe, share, and let’s forge warriors for Christ. See you tomorrow—be a saint!Please 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 facesCheck out our 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

Men, do you know who you are? Not just your name, not just your job title—but your lineage.Today, in Day 3 of our St. Joseph Lenten Series, we focus on one of his most overlooked but crucial titles: Noble Offspring of David. This isn’t just about history—it’s about your identity. St. Joseph wasn’t just a humble carpenter. He was a direct descendant of King David, fulfilling God’s divine plan. And guess what? So are you.In this episode, we break down:✔️ Why St. Joseph’s royal lineage matters for Catholic men today ✔️ What true nobility looks like (hint: it’s not about wealth, power, or status) ✔️ How your name and your actions define your legacy as a manThis episode is a wake-up call. You are not just another guy drifting through life. You are a son of God, called to lead, protect, and serve. Will you answer that call?3 Powerful Quotes from the Episode:"True nobility is not about power, fame, or fortune. It’s about living in a way that reflects the goodness of God.""Men, we come from a royal lineage—spiritually and historically. Are we living up to it?""If you’re not walking in step with God, you are failing as a man. Period."Key Takeaway for Men:🔥 Ask yourself: Are you leading your family with honor and self-sacrifice, like St. Joseph? Today, take one concrete action to live nobly—whether that’s rejecting a sinful habit, stepping up in your family, or deepening your prayer life.Referenced in This Episode:Matthew 1: The Genealogy of JesusRomans 8:17—“We are heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ.”The Litany of St. Joseph (focus on “Noble Offspring of David”)🔔 Subscribe & Share! This St. Joseph Lenten Series is just getting started. Rise up and become the man God made you to be. Let’s get to work.Please 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 facesCheck out our websiteContact us atSend 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

Men, if you want to be a man that demons fear, if you want to be the leader your family needs, and if you’re tired of the weakness plaguing modern men, this episode is for you.Today, we dive into one of the most powerful spiritual weapons you can wield: The Litany of St. Joseph. This isn’t just a list of fancy titles—it’s a call to arms. A roadmap to becoming the man God created you to be.In this episode, we:✅ Break down the Litany of St. Joseph and why it’s essential for men today. ✅ Unpack why St. Joseph is called “Terror of Demons”—and why demons fled at his mere presence. ✅ Challenge you to take action: Choose one title of St. Joseph and make it your mission to embody it today.If you’re serious about strengthening your faith, your family, and your leadership, this episode will fire you up. No more passivity. No more excuses. It’s time to fight.3 Powerful Quotes from the Episode:"I want to be the kind of man that when I get up in the morning, Satan says, ‘Crap, he’s awake.’ That’s the kind of fear St. Joseph instilled in demons.""The litany isn’t just words—it’s a battle plan. Are you striving to be just, brave, obedient, a defender of Christ? Or are you sitting on the sidelines?""Men, if you’re not walking in step with God, you are failing as a man. It’s time to rise up. No more excuses."Key Takeaway for Men:🔥 Pick one title of St. Joseph from the litany today. Pray on it, reflect on it, and take one concrete action to live it out. Don’t just think about it—be it.Referenced in This Episode:The Litany of St. Joseph (Spiritual Weapon for Men)The Consecration to St. Joseph by Fr. Donald Calloway🔔 Subscribe & Share! Join the fight and make sure you don’t miss a single episode in this St. Joseph Lenten Series. Let’s get to work.Please 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 facesCheck out our 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

Fear. Doubt. Insecurity. Every man faces them. But what if I told you that the key to conquering them isn’t found in self-reliance, but in surrender? In this episode, we launch our St. Joseph Lenten Series with a deep dive into how St. Joseph faced his greatest fear—learning that Mary, his betrothed, was pregnant with a child that wasn’t his. Imagine the weight of that moment. The confusion. The gut-wrenching uncertainty. And yet, Joseph’s response wasn’t panic—it was radical trust in God’s plan.Today, we unpack what this means for us as husbands, fathers, and leaders. How do we face the unknown? How do we lead our families when we feel inadequate? How do we take action when fear tells us to stand still? St. Joseph shows us the way.You’ll walk away from this episode with one powerful action step to start trusting God like St. Joseph did. Plus, we introduce Father Donald Calloway’s “Consecration to St. Joseph”—a game-changer for Catholic men who want to lead with strength and holiness.This isn’t just another Lenten reflection. This is your call to step up. To act. To lead. Let’s get to work.3 Powerful Quotes from the Episode:"Men, we are men of action, right? It’s one thing to say we believe in the faith—but real belief demands action.""Joseph didn’t trust in his own understanding. He trusted in God’s wisdom. And that’s why he could act, even when the future was unclear.""Are you trying to carry this cross alone, or are you surrendering it to God?"Today, identify one fear or uncertainty in your life and surrender it to God. Repeat this prayer throughout your day: Jesus, I trust in You. Let trust in God—not fear—be your guiding force.Referenced in This Episode:Father Donald Calloway’s Consecration to St. Joseph (Recommended Reading)🔥 Make sure you hit subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode of the St. Joseph Lenten Series. We’re just getting started, gentlemen. Now go out there and be a saint.Please 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 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

Brothers, Lent starts tomorrow. I invite you to journey this Lent with St. Joseph. Each day, we will give you a short reflection. 10-15 minutes. You can do 10-15 minutes, can't you? Patrick O’Hearn, Ryan Flaherty, Dr. Dan Schneider, and others join me for 40 days. It is all about St. Joseph. Ite ad Joseph. Go to Joseph this lent. Ask St. Joseph where you’re weak on trust and how to fix yourself. Care for yourself to serve your family better. St. Joseph crushed demons; you can crush excuses. Subscribe, share, and let’s roll!Products/References:Consecration to St. Joseph by Father Donald Calloway (book) – Get it, link in show notes.  St. Joseph’s Terror of Demons Prayer – Our battle cry.  3 Powerful Quotes:"St. Joseph’s Terror of Demons… smite the demons as they flee from you." – He’s our warrior—lean in!  "Silence is not weakness… it’s strength." – Stop talking, start acting.  "God’s just looking down and he’s saying, well, have you tried a nap?" – Simple, brutal truth.1 Key Takeaway:Quit starving yourself of basics—water, sleep, strength—then offer it up for your wife or kids. St. Joseph stayed tough to protect his own. Do it today, or you’re just noise.Please 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 facesCheck out our websiteContact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.comSend 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

Most Catholic men have never heard of St. Gregory of Narek—and that needs to change. This 10th-century Armenian monk, poet, and theologian was a powerhouse of prayer, a master of humility, and a man who understood suffering better than most. In 2015, Pope Francis declared him a Doctor of the Church, yet his writings remain largely unknown to many Catholics.So, who was this saint? Why does his Book of Lamentations still speak to us today? And what does his life teach us about the power of prayer, repentance, and God’s mercy?In this episode, we dive deep into:✅ Why Gregory’s Book of Lamentations is a must-read for Catholic men ✅ The raw power of prayer and why most of us neglect it ✅ The connection between humility and true strength ✅ The lesson every man needs to embrace: You cannot do this alone ✅ How his life mirrors St. Paul’s call to boast in weakness so that Christ’s power can work through usThis is more than a history lesson. It’s a challenge—to rethink your prayer life, to embrace humility, and to make God's mercy your foundation.Lent is coming. Will you let God transform your heart?3 Powerful Quotes from the Episode:“Prayer is not just a religious duty—it is a deep, personal conversation with God. And yet, how often do we forget to actually talk to Him?”“If we are so focused on our own strength, our own abilities, where are we making space for God? Pride shuts the door on grace.”“God’s mercy is the foundation of everything. Without it, we are lost. St. Gregory’s writings remind us of this over and over again.”Stop trying to white-knuckle your way through life. St. Gregory teaches that real strength comes through humility, prayer, and total reliance on God’s mercy. A man who refuses to ask for help—whether from God or his brothers in Christ—will always fall. Drop the pride. Pick up the habit of prayer.Referenced in the Episode:The Book of Lamentations by St. Gregory of Narek2 Corinthians 12:9—“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”The importance of confession, prayer, and humility in the spiritual lifeThe Manly Catholic’s St. Joseph’s Lenten Series – Daily reflections starting March 5thIf you’re ready to deepen your faith and take your prayer life seriously, hit play now.Please 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 pSend 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

This is it. The highest form of love—the love that sent Christ to the Cross and the love that will transform you if you let it.We’ve covered storge (affection), philia (friendship), and eros (romantic love), but agape? This is the love that separates boys from men. It’s sacrificial. It’s relentless. It’s the love that doesn’t ask, “What’s in it for me?” but instead, “How can I give more?”In this episode, we dig deep into what agape really is and why it’s the foundation of everything in the Christian life. We break down: ✅ How Christ showed the ultimate act of agape on the Cross ✅ Why agape isn’t a feeling—it’s an act of the will ✅ The Eucharist: The tangible sign of agape love, given to us daily ✅ Practical ways to live agape as a husband, father, priest, or single man ✅ The biggest roadblocks that keep men from loving with agape and how to destroy themWant to be a better husband? A stronger father? A leader in your community? Master agape, and everything else falls into place.Lent is coming—how will you love differently?3 Powerful Quotes from the Episode:“The ultimate act of agape is found in Christ’s Passion and death. He didn’t do it because we deserved it—He did it because love demands sacrifice.”“Husbands, fathers, act like it. Your primary job is to love your family with agape—not when it’s convenient, not when you feel like it, but always.”“You can’t do agape on your own. You need the Eucharist. You need Confession. You need grace. Stop trying to white-knuckle holiness—go to the sacraments.”Love with action, not just words. Agape isn’t about feeling good—it’s about doing good. Whether it’s leading your family in prayer, sacrificing your comfort for the sake of your wife and kids, or speaking truth to a brother in need, real love is lived out.Lent is around the corner. Are you ready to love the way God calls you to? Hit play now.Please 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 facesSend 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

Your heart is a battlefield. What rules it—your emotions or God's will? In this episode, we dive into the raw struggle between passion and virtue, drawing from Scripture to expose how unchecked emotions can either destroy or transform. David had every reason to kill Saul, yet he chose mercy. Saul let jealousy consume him, and it led to his downfall. What about you? Are you ordering your passions toward God, or are they leading you into sin?Lent is coming. It’s time to examine what idols have crept into your heart and reclaim it for Christ. We unpack why the sacraments—especially the Eucharist—are the key to forming a heart like Christ’s. You’ll learn how to fight against destructive passions like anger and lust and replace them with ordered love, discipline, and righteousness.This isn’t just a call to reflection—it’s a call to action. If you want true peace, if you want to be free, you must embrace the radical love Christ calls us to.3 Powerful Quotes from the Episode:"The passions of the heart, if left unchecked, will rule you. If you don't allow God to order them towards the good, they will control you and dictate every move.""You want a heart like Christ? Then receive the Eucharist. His very heart—His body, blood, soul, and divinity—transforms yours.""To turn the other cheek isn't weakness. It’s standing your ground in righteousness, refusing to be overcome by evil, and showing the world what true strength looks like."Order your passions toward God. Don’t let anger, lust, or jealousy dictate your actions. Instead, discipline your desires through prayer, confession, and the Eucharist. A man who rules his heart under Christ’s authority is a man who cannot be shaken.Push play now—this might be the wake-up call your heart needs.Please 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 facesCheck out our websiteContact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.comSend 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 11th century was a mess—corrupt clergy, moral decay, and a Church in desperate need of reform. Enter Saint Peter Damian. A man of prayer, penance, and unshakable courage, he didn’t just sit back and complain—he fought for holiness. Hard.In this episode, we dive into: 🔥 How St. Peter Damian took on corruption in the Church—without fear. 🔥 The brutal truth about comfort and why modern men are spiritually weak. 🔥 Why calling out sin isn’t just an option—it’s a duty. 🔥 Practical steps to strengthen your spiritual life through penance, prayer, and sacrifice. 🔥 What YOU can do today to grow in holiness, starting now.St. Peter Damian was a warrior for truth. Will you follow in his footsteps?🔥 3 Quotes from the Episode:“We are not made for comfort. We are made for greatness.”“He called out the Cardinals, the bishops, and the priests who abused their power. That took courage. Maybe you need to have courage today.”“True reform begins with ourselves. Are we praying daily? Are we frequenting the sacraments? Are we striving for purity of heart and mind?”One Key Takeaway:Do something hard today. Comfort breeds weakness. Challenge yourself physically, mentally, or spiritually. Fast. Take a cold shower. Confront a difficult conversation. The only way to grow in holiness is through struggle.References & Products Mentioned:The Book of Gomorrah – St. Peter Damian’s fearless rebuke of clerical immorality2 Timothy 1:7 – “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”The Comfort Crisis – A modern book highlighting how soft we've becomeThe Liturgy of the Hours – St. Peter Damian’s “weapon” in the spiritual battleMen, it’s time to step up. Press play.Please 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 facesCheck out our websiteContact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.comSend 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