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The Manly Catholic: Igniting Men to Light the World on Fire

The Manly Catholic: Igniting Men to Light the World on Fire

By: James Caldwell
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  • Fr. Dom's Homs - Set the World on Fire: The Mass, Persecution, and Courage in Christ
    Aug 22 2025

    Men, we are in a fight. The world is trying to strip us of our faith, silence our voices, and make us conform. But the truth is this: Christ has already won. From the 20th Sunday in OT, Fr. Dom shares his recent experiences on pilgrimage, ministry, and the frontlines of the faith.

    You’ll hear about the authentic pilgrimage through Italy walking in the footsteps of St. Francis and St. Clare, the power of worshipping with 1.1 million young Catholics at a youth rally with the Holy Father, and the profound gift of the Holy Mass, our greatest weapon in the battle for souls.

    This isn’t about comfort. It’s about sacrifice, endurance, and courage. It’s about laying your very self on the altar of sacrifice every single Mass. That is where strength is forged. That is how we set the world on fire for Christ.

    If you’re tired of being silent. If you’re tired of compromise. If you’re ready to fight for your family, your Church, and your soul, this homily will equip you with clarity, conviction, and challenge.

    3 Powerful Quotes from the Episode:

    1. “Every Mass we go to is Calvary in a supernatural way.”
    2. “Stand up for the truth, we will be persecuted sometimes. But what a gift—God says that’s a gift.”
    3. “You’re so focused on the offertory and putting everything on the altar, because it’s going to be radiated in a supernatural way the Church teaches.”

    Key Takeaway for Men:
    At every Mass, lay your very self—your struggles, your family, your sins, and your victories—on the altar of sacrifice. This is not optional. This is how men become holy, strong, and prepared to fight.

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    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!

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    22 mins
  • Fr. Dom's Homs - Mary’s Victory: The Assumption and the Call for Men to Rise
    Aug 18 2025

    The Feast of the Assumption is not a quaint Catholic tradition. Mary, the New Eve, was taken body and soul into Heaven, preserved from corruption, crowned in glory, and placed beside her Son as Queen. This truth is not optional for us as Catholic men. It is a dogma of the Church. And it is a challenge.

    Fr. Dom takes you deep into the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Drawing from Scripture, the early Church Fathers, and Pope Pius XII’s declaration of the dogma in 1950, he unpacks why this feast matters for men right now. Mary shows us what it means to receive Christ, act with zeal, and go into the world with courage and conviction. Her life was not passive; she moved with the Holy Spirit and lived in complete fidelity to God.

    This is not simply about Mary. It’s about your mission as a Catholic man. Do you go out into the world bringing Christ, or do you sit idly by while the faith is mocked, minimized, or ignored? The Assumption confronts us with the reality that if Mary, fully human, can triumph by God’s grace, then so can we. But it requires action, faith, and sacrifice.

    Fr. Dom also highlights the unity of Mary’s four dogmas:

    • Mary, Mother of God
    • Perpetual Virginity
    • Immaculate Conception
    • The Assumption

    Each one reveals her unique role in salvation history and points us to Christ. Rejecting these truths is rejecting Christ Himself, because every Marian dogma magnifies His power and glory.

    As Catholic men, we cannot afford to remain lukewarm. Mary went in haste. She lived with urgency. And she calls us to do the same.

    The Challenge Issued in This Episode:
    Stop hiding your faith. Let the world know you are Catholic. If Mary could go forth with zeal after receiving Christ, then you too must rise and carry Him into your family, workplace, and community.

    Powerful Quotes from the Episode:

    1. “Mary received the Body of Christ—and she went. She moved. She did something. Are we compelled by the Holy Spirit the way she was?”
    2. “There are no first-class relics of Mary because her body was assumed into Heaven. Her tomb is empty.”
    3. “The Assumption is not just about Mary’s incorruptibility—it’s about her triumph over death, united with her Son. And that victory is the promise for us too.”

    Key Takeaway for Men:
    Live with urgency. Like Mary, do not sit idle after receiving Christ in the Eucharist. Move in haste, filled with the Holy Spirit, and bring Christ boldly into the world.

    If you are ready to stop being passive in your faith and start living as a man on fire for Christ, this episode will challenge and inspire you.

    Send us a text

    Support the show

    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 faces

    Check out our website

    Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

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    15 mins
  • Ep 162 - Exodus 90: Train Like a Saint - Join St. Michael's Lent and Reclaim Your Soul
    Aug 6 2025

    Men, the battle is here. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jared Staudt from Exodus 90 to issue a bold call: prepare for spiritual war through St. Michael’s Lent, starting August 15th.

    Your marching orders have arrived.

    We dive deep into the origins and spiritual power of St. Michael’s Lent, a 40-day Catholic challenge inspired by the great St. Francis of Assisi and rooted in ancient tradition. Learn why this penitential season is critical for men today, how the Exodus 90 team has structured it for modern warriors, and why discipline, order, and sacrifice are the weapons we need now more than ever.

    You’ll learn the why behind each discipline and how each is crafted to bring order to your soul, sharpen your spiritual edge, and strengthen your mission as a man of God.

    We discuss:

    • The spiritual and psychological warfare men face today
    • The demonic hatred of order and how discipline drives demons out
    • The role of St. Michael the Archangel in exorcisms and daily spiritual combat
    • Why rest, leisure, and celebrating the Lord’s Day are battle strategies, not indulgences
    • How true fraternity unlocks spiritual breakthroughs men cannot achieve alone

    Challenge Issued in this Episode:
    Step into the breach. Find a fraternity. Get the app. Sign up for St. Michael’s Lent. Offer your disciplines for your family. Wake up at 2 a.m. and pray like the Desert Fathers. Let your body rest and your soul fight. The Church needs men who are ready. Are you one of them?

    Key Takeaway:

    Order is a weapon. Demons hate structure. Your disciplines form a spiritual perimeter. Build it. Guard it. Live it.

    Three Powerful Quotes from the Episode:

    1. “When you wake up in the night and everyone else is asleep, you're not breaking off from work or putting your phone down — you're just entering right into prayer.”
    2. “We're not called to suffer pointlessly. Every act of self-denial must have a purpose — for God, for your wife, for your children, for your brothers.”
    3. “Saint Michael didn’t negotiate with evil. He cast it out. Men today need that same fire in their hearts.”

    Featured Resources & Products:

    • Exodus 90 App – https://exodus90.com --> SIGN UP TODAY!
    • St. Michael’s Lent – Begins August 15th
    • Beer of Norcia – Brewed by Benedictine monks (mentioned by Dr. Staudt)
    • Books by Dr. Jared Staudt:
      • How the Eucharist Can Save Civilization
      • The Primacy of God
      • Words Made Flesh

    Follow Exodus 90 on all social media platforms here

    Send us a text

    Support the show

    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 faces

    Check out our website

    Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

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    50 mins
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