Manly Catholic: Igniting Men to Light the World on Fire

The Church has entered a historic moment—and you, Catholic man, have a mission. In this episode of The Manly Catholic, we reflect on the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope in the history of the Church, and the profound implications this moment holds for Catholic men across the world. This isn’t just a historical event—it’s a spiritual challenge.

With clarity, conviction, and a deep love for the Bride of Christ, Pope L...

Most men wake up in chaos and go to bed in silence—but not in prayer.

In this final installment of our “Daily Grind” series, I give you the strategy every Catholic man needs to end his day with clarity, discipline, and purpose. If you’re not examining your day with God every night, then you are drifting—and drift is deadly in spiritual combat.

This episode is your call to war.
 Not against the world—but against your own mediocrit...

Catholic men — it’s time to wake up.

The battle is real, and it’s personal. Welcome to Part 3 of the Daily Grind with Go.d If you're not actively fighting for your soul, your wife’s, and your children’s, you're losing ground. This is not a game. Satan is not playing around, and the culture of comfort is numbing us into spiritual death.

This episode is a direct challenge to you. To stop sleepwalking through your vocation. To...

Men, are you just clocking in, or are you building the Kingdom of God through your work?

In this powerful second part of our Daily Grind with God series, we confront the real battle most of us fight every day, the temptation to see our jobs as a burden instead of a mission. Whether at a desk, in the trades, on the road, or at home with the kids, your work matters to God.

This is the truth grounded in Scripture and the Catechism. In C...

What if I told you the battle for your soul starts the moment your eyes open?

In this kickoff to our Daily Grind with God series, we challenge Catholic men to reclaim their mornings through the ancient spiritual weapon of the Morning Offering. This isn’t about adding another item to your to-do list but about performing a simple act to start your day that can change everything. The world wants your attention from the second you wake ...

Does Christ’s Resurrection ignite your soul? In this Easter Sunday homily, Fr. Dom proclaims the victory of Jesus over death: a real, historical event that demands you live differently. From the empty tomb to the Shroud of Turin’s mysterious radiation, Fr. Dom reveals the Resurrection’s power and challenges you to embrace it every day. Be a warrior for Christ: let the Eucharist transform you and build God’s kingdom. 

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Are we ready to face death fearlessly? In this Easter Vigil homily, Fr. Dom dives into the core of our faith: Christ’s triumph over death. This isn’t myth; it’s history that transforms us. From the world’s chaos to the Easter candle’s light, Fr. Dom unpacks the liturgy’s power and challenges you to live the resurrection daily. This year, thousands of new Catholics are being baptized or entering the Catholic Church. Fr. Dom calls yo...

Christ is risen—Alleluia! Welcome to the final reflection of our Lenten journey with St. Joseph. Easter Sunday is here, and it’s time to celebrate the victory of Jesus over death. 

In this episode, I thank you for joining us, share gratitude for our team, and reflect on what this season means. Whether your Lent was a triumph or a struggle, today’s challenge is clear: look back on your journey, pinpoint what worked, what didn’t, and ...

Gentlemen, Holy Saturday is upon us. A solemn pause before the joy of Easter. In Day 40 of our Lenten journey with St. Joseph, we confront the weight of Christ’s sacrifice in sacred silence. I challenge you to join me for 12 minutes of reflection, honoring the 12 tribes and disciples, to ponder what Jesus did for you on the cross. He died for your sins—feel that truth today. No Mass, just waiting, fasting, and prayer as we anticipa...

Gentlemen, Good Friday is here. A day to pause and reflect on the sacrifice Jesus made for each of us. In this powerful episode of our Lenten Reflection Series with St. Joseph, I share a moving meditation from Mother Teresa titled I Thirst for You. It’s a raw reminder that Jesus doesn’t just love us collectively; He thirsts for you, personally, standing at the door of your heart, knocking. Will you let Him in? I dive into what this...

Holy Thursday. The Last Supper. The institution of the Eucharist. And a call to humility. 

Easter is Sunday. Today, we aredigging into Christ’s radical love with St. Joseph as our guide. Jesus washed His disciples’ feet and gave us His Body and Blood. This isn’t just a story. It’s our daily reality, a taste of heaven in every Mass. Peter balked, but Jesus insisted: service and sacrifice define us.  

The Catechism ties this night to t...

Spy Wednesday is here and we’re switching it up. Just three days from Easter, I’m inviting you into 10 minutes of sacred silence. Something different today: a chance to pause. Judas betrayed Jesus today for 30 pieces of silver, setting the stage for tomorrow’s agony. What did Joseph feel in his trials? 

Your challenge: Be still for 10 minutes. Drop the podcast speed to normal, let Jeff’s calming music guide you, and reflect—on Chris...

Tuesday of Holy Week. Only four days until Easter, and we’re going deep. Yesterday was about simplifying; today, I’m leading you through the St. Joseph Rosary, a powerful prayer reflecting on five mysteries of his life. Never heard of it? I stumbled across it last year, and it’s perfect for our Lenten journey with him. Grab your beads, hit pause if you need to, and pray with me. 

The rosary is the weapon of our times. It is a weapon...

Men, Holy Week is upon us, and the finish line is in sight. Whether Lent has been a triumph or a struggle, now is your chance to lock in. Easter’s close, but we’re not there yet.   

St. Joseph lived hidden, guarding the God-man in silence while the world ignored him. His humility shone in poverty and trials, his faith unshaken by darkness. He’s our model now. Here’s your challenge: Simplify your life today. Too many prayers? Too muc...

One day away. Palm Sunday is tomorrow. Holy Week’s knocking. Are you ready? 

I’m diving into the privileges of devotion to St. Joseph, pulling from Father Calloway’s Consecration to St. Joseph and the wisdom of saints like St. Josemaría Escrivá. 

Today’s about why loving St. Joseph matters. Blessed Maria Teresa of St. Joseph went from a Protestant home to a nun, leaning on him through rejection and hardship. Venerable Mary of Ágreda ...

Day 33 of our Lenten journey with St. Joseph is upon us and we are just two days from Palm Sunday.  Feeling worn down? This episode’s for you. I’m diving into Pope Leo XIII’s 1889 encyclical, Quamquam Pluries, unpacking why St. Joseph’s intercession is our lifeline in tough times. 

Pope Leo saw faith fading, charity cooling, and the Church under attack. He urged Catholics to turn to St. Joseph, Mary’s spouse and guardian of Jesus, f...

Men, day 32 of our Lenten journey with St. Joseph is here, and it’s a powerful one. As Holy Week nears, this episode dives into why St. Joseph, a humble layman, strikes terror into the devil’s heart. I’m reading straight from Father Calloway’s Consecration to St. Joseph, sharing the gripping story of Blessed Bartolo Longo, a former satanic priest turned Dominican who found redemption through St. Joseph’s intercession. From occult d...

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, w...

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 ...