Manly Catholic: Igniting Men to Light the World on Fire

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, …

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 …

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 (romanti…

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 emoti…

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 …

Romantic love (Eros) is everywhere—movies, music, social media. But our culture twists it, reducing it to fleeting passion, self-gratification, and empty pleasure. In this episode, we reclaim Eros fo…

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 warrior for the faith, a man who stood firm …

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 in the face of death. St. Valentine was…

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 true brotherhood. Forget the superficial…

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 and the powerful lessons they hold for Cat…

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 his encounter with Christ teaches us about…

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 faced heresies before—falsehoods that thr…

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 virtue, and miraculous intercession, Saint Ag…

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 parents, children, and those closest to us. It…

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 Christians under Emperor Licinius. While…

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 years of Christianity, believers didn’t ha…

“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 comprehensive Catholic Study Bible ever produced. Now…

"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 into the profound intersection of faith, work…

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 of work with Dave Phelps, President of Ha…

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 Magi’s historic journey to Jesus' transfor…