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The Manly Catholic: Training Soldiers for Christ
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Jesus Christ is the epitome of what it means to be a man. With masculinity in our culture more confused than ever, join us at The Manly Catholic as we strive to ignite men to be on fire for Christ. Men are challenged and fight battles that often distract them from their ultimate goal: to become a saint. We will help you become saints and become the men God created you to be. And have some laughs along the way. Because who couldn't use more laughter in their…
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- The Manly Catholic: Training Soldiers for Christ
Day 29 - St. Joseph’s Game Plan: Facing Life’s Curveballs Like a Man
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…
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Fr. Dom's Homs - Rejoice or Regret: A Catholic Man’s Lent Challenge from the 4th Sunday of Lent
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…
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Day 28 - St. Joseph: The Demon-Slaying Warrior Every Man Needs
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…
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Day 27 - St. Joseph’s Promise: Facing Death with a Man’s Courage
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…
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Day 26 - St. Joseph Unveiled: Step Into His World Through A Mystical Vision
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…
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Day 25 - St. Joseph’s Lifeline: Strength to Rise from Your Darkest Valley
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…
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Day 24 - St. Joseph’s Unshakable Call: Become the Pillar Your Family Needs
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…
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Day 23 - St. Joseph’s Triple Threat: Guarding What’s Holy Like a Man
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…
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Day 22 - St. Joseph’s Silent Strength: A Call to Action for All Men
When you picture the coolest guy in a Western flick, what do you see? Probably the one who appears calm, collected, and speaking only when it counts. St…
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Day 21 - St. Joseph’s Blueprint: Finding Glory in the Chaos of Family Life
Diapers piling up, kids screaming, and a sink overflowing with dishes. In other words, chaos everywhere. And you wouldn't have it any other way. Standing in…
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Day 20 - St. Joseph’s Work Hack: Making Every Job Holy
Do you ever feel like your work, whether it’s swinging a hammer, chasing deadlines, or just mowing the lawn, lacks purpose? Welcome to Day 20 of our Lenten…
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Day 19 - Why St. Joseph Loved Having Less (And You Can Too)
Men, ever feel crushed under the weight of chasing more? More money. More stuff, more status? In Day 19 (I know I said 9) of our Lenten Reflections series…
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Day 18 - Mirror of Patience: St. Joseph’s Secret Every Man Needs
Men, ever wonder how to keep your cool when life throws curveballs—whether it’s your kids pushing every button, work piling up, or God’s timing feeling way too…
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Day 17 - Joseph Most Faithful: Ironclad Loyalty for Catholic Men
Ever wonder what it takes to stand firm when life throws chaos your way? In this episode of The Manly Catholic, we unpack Saint Joseph’s title "Joseph Most…
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Day 16 - Joseph Most Obedient: Strength in Surrender for Catholic Men
What if obedience isn’t weakness, but a superpower? In this episode of The Manly Catholic, we dive into Saint Joseph’s title "Joseph Most Obedient" during our…
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Day 15 - Joseph Most Strong: Unleashing True Courage in Crisis
Imagine being woken in the dead of night by an angel, urgency ringing in your ears: "Get up, take your wife and child, and flee—someone’s coming to kill your…
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Day 14 - St. Joseph’s Playbook: Mastering Prudence When Life’s a Minefield
Today, we’re digging into “Joseph Most Prudent, ”a man who didn’t just dodge the chaos but faced it head-on with wisdom and guts. He is the the kind of steady…
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Day 13 - St. Joseph’s Chastity Code: Mastering Purity in a World Gone Wild
Today, we’re zeroing in on “Joseph Most Chaste, ”a title that’s not just a pat on the back, but a battle cry for us men. Joseph never flinched during his life…
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Day 12 - St. Joseph’s Secret Weapon: How to Be a Just Man in an Unjust World
Hey brothers, ever wonder what it takes to stand steady when life’s throwing curveballs? Welcome back to another reflection on St. Joseph. This time, we’re…
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Fr. Dom's Homs - Surviving the Desert: How Jesus’ Temptation Becomes Your Strength from the 1st Sunday of Lent
Ever feel like life’s throwing you into a tailspin, and you’re just crash-landing into Sunday? From the 1st Sunday of Lent, Fr. Dom is pulling back the curtain…
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Day 11 - St. Joseph’s Sword: Becoming a Zealous Defender of Christ
Brothers, ever wonder what it takes to be a real warrior—not just in the movies, but in the trenches of life? In this episode of the Manly Catholic Podcast…
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Fr. Dom's Homs - Unlocking the Power of Lent from the 2nd Sunday of Lent
What if you could recalibrate your life to hear God’s voice above the noise and chaos of this world? From the 2nd Sunday of Lent, Fr. Dom dives deep into the…
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Day 10 - St. Joseph’s Call: Unleashing the Power of True Fatherhood
Brothers, picture this: a man who wasn’t a biological dad but stepped up to raise the Son of God Himself. That’s St. Joseph, the Foster Father of the Son of…
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Day 9 - St. Joseph's Blueprint - How to Lead Your Family with Strength and Sacrifice
Gentlemen, imagine a man so humble yet so pivotal that even God Himself submitted to his leadership. That’s St. Joseph, the Head of the Holy Family, and in…
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Day 8 - St. Joseph: Silence is Golden
Brothers, what if the quiet guy in the Bible could teach you how to master temptation and tackle life’s toughest hits? Welcome back to The Manly Catholic for…
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Day 7 - St. Joseph: The Quiet Soldier Ready to Fight
Brothers, what if the man who never spoke a word in Scripture was the ultimate warrior you’ve been missing? Join us on The Manly Catholic for a gripping Lenten…
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Day 6 - St. Joseph: The Warrior Every Man Should Become
Brothers, what if the secret to winning the battle against temptation starts with a virtue we’ve all but forgotten? Welcome to another powerful reflection in…
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Day 5 - St. Joseph: The Husband Every Man Should Emulate
Brothers, imagine a life where your strength as a man hinges on one thing: how you love your wife. Day 5 of our St. Joseph Lenten series on The Manly Catholic…
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Fr. Dom's Homs - Conquer the World, the Flesh, and the Devil, Your Lent Begins Now
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…
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Day 4 - St. Joseph: The Patriarch You Need Now
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…
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Day 3 - The Noble Man: Why Your Spiritual Lineage Matters More Than You Think
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…
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Day 2 - The Litany That Strikes Fear in Demons: How St. Joseph Shapes Men of Strength
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…
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Day 1 - St. Joseph's Radical Trust: How to Conquer Fear and Lead Like a Man
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…
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St. Joseph’s Challenge: Man Up This Lent
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…
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Sanctifying Saints - St. Gregory of Narek: The Forgotten Doctor of the Church Every Man Needs to Know
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…
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Ep 157 - Agape: The Love That Will Make You a Saint
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…
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Fr. Dom's Homs - Mastering Your Heart: The Battle Between Passion and Virtue from the 7th Sunday in OT
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…
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Sanctifying Saints - Saint Peter Damian: The Reformer Who Refused to Stay Silent
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…
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Ep 156 - Eros: The Fire That Must Be Tamed—How Catholic Men Can Redeem Romantic Love
Romantic love (Eros) is everywhere—movies, music, social media. But our culture twists it, reducing it to fleeting passion, self-gratification, and empty…
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Sanctifying Saints - St. Flavian: The Martyr Who Defended Christ’s True Nature
Most men today fear losing their reputation. St. Flavian feared nothing but losing the truth. In this episode, we dive deep into the life of a 5th-century…
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Sanctifying Saints - St. Valentine: The Martyr Who Defied an Empire for Love
Valentine’s Day isn’t about chocolates and Hallmark cards. It’s about a man who defied an emperor, risked his life for the sanctity of marriage, and stood firm…
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Ep 155 - Brotherhood Beyond the Game: Unlocking Philia in the Modern Man
Hey there, brothers! This episode of the Manly Catholic dives deep into "Philia," the Greek word for friendship, exploring how this love forms the backbone of…
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Marian Miracles - Our Lady of Lourdes: Miracles, Messages, and the Call to Catholic Men
Lourdes isn't just a place—it's a call to action. In this episode of The Manly Catholic, we dive deep into the miraculous apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes…
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Fr. Dom's Homs - Give God Everything: The Transformation of Simon Peter and the Power of the Mass
Most men give God just a little—one net when He asks for all of them. In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the transformation of Simon Peter and what…
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Sanctifying Saints - St. Cyril of Alexandria—The Defender of Truth
Brothers, we live in an age of confusion. The world twists truth, waters down faith, and even distorts who Christ is. But this is nothing new. The Church has…
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Sanctifying Saints - The Courage of Saint Agatha – A True Warrior for Christ
In this episode, we explore the inspiring life of Saint Agatha, one of the Church’s most venerated virgin-martyrs. Known for her unwavering faith, heroic…
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Ep 154 - Building the Foundation To Change Your Family, Understanding Storge
In this episode of The Manly Catholic, we dive deep into storge—the Greek word for affectionate, familial love. This is the natural love we feel for our…
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Sanctifying Saints - St. Blaise: The Bishop, the Healer, and the Warrior of Faith
In this episode of The Manly Catholic, we dive into the life of St. Blaise, a bishop, healer, and courageous martyr who lived during the brutal persecution of…
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Fr. Dom's Homs: Devouring the Word: The Power of Scripture in a Man’s Life from the 3rd Sunday in OT
Many Catholics don’t realize that the Bible as we know it today was compiled by the Catholic Church under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. For the first 400…
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Ep 153 - The Ultimate Catholic Study Bible – 25 Years in the Making
“When I found your words, I devoured them.” – Jeremiah 15:16 For 25 years, scholars, theologians, and Catholic minds have been working on the most…
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Ep 152 - Forging Men: How Work, Faith, and Brotherhood Transform Masculinity
"Men, Trades, and the Language of Creation" “A man’s way of life is to put things in order, both in the world and in his own soul.” In this episode, we dig…
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Ep 151 - Forging Men of Faith: Harmel Academy’s Mission to Unite Work, Leadership, and Catholic Identity
Podcast Episode Summary Work is more than a job—it’s a vocation. In this episode of The Manly Catholic, we take a deep dive into the dignity and spirituality…
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Fr. Dom's Homs - Transformed by Epiphany: Embracing Your Baptismal Identity and Living as God’s Beloved Son
In this stirring homily, Fr. Dominic unpacks the profound significance of epiphanies in the liturgical season, focusing on the Baptism of the Lord. From the…
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Ep 150 - "What Would Socrates Say?" Mark Brumley on Philosophy, Faith, and Finding Truth
"Philosophy is everybody’s business," says Mark Brumley, president of Ignatius Press, as he dives into the timeless value of asking the right questions. In…
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Ep 149 - Transform Your Faith, How Prayer and Discipline Can Change Your Life with Hallow
As we welcome the New Year, this episode is a special repeat from earlier in 2024 one of our most popular episodes! As we close out the year and take the last…
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Father Dom's Homs: Jesus Christ is Born!
Father Dom's Homily from The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, Christmas Day Please prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee…
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Ep 148 - Spiritual Warfare, Masculinity, and the Warrior Christ with Dr. Dan Schneider
Merry Christmas! From all of us here at The Manly Catholic, we wish you and your family a blessed Christmas celebrating the birth of Christ. In another of our…
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Fr. Dom's Homs - Rejoice Always: The Power of Joy in Spiritual Battle
On this Gaudete Sunday episode of The Manly Catholic, Fr. Dom delves into the transformative gift of joy—a hallmark of true Christian masculinity. He unpacks…
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Ep 147 - Unleashing the Power of Virtue: Jiu-Jitsu, Spiritual Warfare, and the Path to True Masculinity
In the third and final part with our conversation with Roy Shaw, we dive into the transformative connection between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and spiritual…
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Ep 146 - Unlocking Authentic Masculinity: Spiritual Warfare, Submission, and the Lessons of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
How do we unlock the true potential of authentic masculinity? In part 2 of our conversation with Roy Shaw, we explore the deep spiritual and practical…