Most men today are overworked, overstimulated, and spiritually malnourished. We chase productivity but neglect silence. We build muscle but forget the soul. In this powerful continuation of our conversation from part 1, we cut through the noise and get back to the basics of what it means to live as a Catholic warrior.

Fr. Dom shares hard truths about what men must reclaim if we’re going to lead our families and defend the Faith. From the forgotten power of fasting and retreats to the reality of priestly warfare and spiritual combat, this episode calls every man to rise and take his place in the ranks of Christ’s army.

We talk about everything from cold plunges and physical discipline to the beauty and meaning of the Latin Mass vestments, the sacredness of the priesthood, and why knowledge of the liturgy can reignite your love for the Eucharist. Fr. Dom also opens up about his athletic past, his experiences in triathlons and endurance racing, and how physical discipline shapes spiritual virtue.

And perhaps most powerfully, he breaks down the priest’s calling with raw honesty: what it costs, what it demands, and why true priesthood is a battlefield. Every man, husband, father, or priest, is called to be a warrior for souls.

You’ll hear:

• Why men must take at least one silent retreat every year.
• How fasting, prayer, and physical struggle forge spiritual discipline.
• The danger of spiritual laziness among priests and laity alike.
• What it really means to discern the priesthood as a man of God.
• Why we must pray and fast for our priests more than ever.

The Church doesn’t need passive men. She needs holy warriors.

CHALLENGE:
Find time this month to enter into silence with God. Unplug completely. No phone. No distractions. Just Scripture, a journal, and prayer. Let Him speak. And then—fast and pray for your parish priest this week.

PRODUCTS / REFERENCES MENTIONED:

• Exodus 90 (ascetic men’s program)
• FSSP (Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter)
• Calvary (2014 film, starring Brendan Gleeson)

3 POWERFUL QUOTES:

1. “If you want to fight in a supernatural battle, to be a warrior for Christ, you need to know that you will die. Few are called, fewer are chosen.”
2. “You can be a vicious warrior and still be gentle and kind and have peace and joy. That’s what it means to be a Christian soldier.”
3. “Take a retreat. Reconnect with your Captain. Reestablish your lines with the General. You can’t fight if you’ve lost contact with your Commander.”

KEY TAKEAWAY:
A Catholic man must embrace silence, fasting, and prayer as weapons of spiritual warfare. Without discipline of body and soul, he is unarmed in battle.

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Catholic men, we’re at war—and this episode is a rallying cry. Fr. Dominic joins me as we dive deep into the election of Pope Leo XIV, what his papacy means for the Church, and how men must rise as warriors in the spiritual battle of our time.

We discuss the symbolism of Pope Leo taking his name in continuity with the great Leo XIII, the Rosary Pope who gave us the St. Michael Prayer. We look at the promise of strong leadership, the dangers of confusion in the Church, and what it means for men who want to fight for holiness in their homes.

This isn’t just about papal history—it’s about how you as a husband, father, or single man must embrace discipline, prayer, fasting, and leadership in your vocation. Fr. Dom challenges every man listening: if you want to be a warrior for Christ, it starts in the daily grind of loving your wife, leading your family in prayer, working with integrity, and refusing to let Satan through the front door of your home.

We also go into the liturgical battles surrounding the Mass—Novus Ordo vs. the Extraordinary Form, the loss of silence, the confusion over extraordinary ministers, and how Pope Leo XIV might restore clarity. Men, this is not a passive conversation. It’s a call to arms.

Challenge from this episode:

Stop chasing spiritual “special forces” experiences and embrace the ordinary duties of your vocation with the heart of a warrior. Pray with your wife. Lead your children. Guard your home. That is the frontline of the battle.

Products/References Mentioned:

• EWTN (coverage of the conclave)【6:Jimmy】
• Harmel Academy of the Trades (founded on Leo XIII’s Catholic social teaching)
• Mass of the Ages (documentary series on the Latin Mass)
• Books/Encyclicals referenced: Rerum Novarum (Leo XIII), Amoris Laetitia, Fiducia Supplicans

3 Powerful Quotes from the Episode:

1. “It’s ingrained in our DNA as men to guard, defend, and protect. Satan doesn’t want you to know that. He wants you effeminate.” – Fr. Dom
2. “The warrior in you is going to have to embrace the things you don’t want to do—loving your wife the way she desires to be loved, disciplining your children, staying cool under pressure.” – Fr. Dom
3. “Don’t be afraid to fail. As long as you’re grounded in your faith, every failure becomes an opportunity for growth.” – James

Key Takeaway for Men:

Being a warrior for Christ doesn’t begin with grand gestures—it begins with the daily, often hidden, acts of faithfulness in your vocation.

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Most men today go through the motions of their faith without reverence, without preparation, and without fire. In this episode of The Manly Catholic, I sit down with Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB. He is a monk, translator, and retreat master of the Abbey of the Most Holy Trinity in New Norcia, Western Australia and he is here to confront that complacency head-on.

We dive into his newest translation from Sophia Institute Press: The Eucharistic Visions of St. Francis of Rome. St. Francis of Rome was a wife, mother, and mystic who experienced profound visions after receiving Our Lord in the Eucharist. She shows us what it looks like to carry piety and devotion into marriage and family life without compromise. Her life is a direct challenge to modern Catholic men: prepare yourself, receive the Eucharist with reverence, and recognize who it is you are receiving.

Fr. Nixon brings these mystical visions to life, featuring fountains of living water, flames of divine love, angelic guidance, and even demonic attacks. They remind us that the spiritual life is not a hobby but a battle. If St. Francis of Rome, a married woman in 14th-century Rome, could fight this battle faithfully, so can you.

This episode will stretch you, confront you, and call you to action. Are you preparing to receive Our Lord, or are you treating Him casually? The Eucharist is not symbolic. It is the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ. If you are going to Mass without reverence, without confession, without preparation, you are asleep in the battle. Wake up.

Products and References Mentioned:

• Eucharistic Visions of St. Francis of Rome – Sophia Institute Press
• New Norcia Abbey

Powerful Quotes from this Episode:

1. “We should never allow ourselves to have the Blessed Sacrament as something which we just take for granted.” – Fr. Robert Nixon
2. “God has this mysterious way of making up for whatever we give. People who are generous do not send themselves into ruin—He provides.” – Fr. Robert Nixon
3. “The important thing is persistence. As men, we strengthen our faith by supporting others in theirs.” – Fr. Robert Nixon

Key Takeaway for Catholic Men:

Prepare yourself before receiving the Eucharist. Do not approach casually. Confess your sins, fast, and come with reverence. Recognize Who you are receiving.

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