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With everything going on in Ukraine, Fr. Dom and James thought it appropriate to expand on the Church's teaching on Just War Theory. What is it? Does it even matter? Is there such thing as a "just war?"

Join us as we dive deeper into St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas' teachings on the foundation of the theory. The Church has guidelines that all should try and follow to avoid war and also once you are already in war.

This is a fascinating episode that is applicable to what is going on in the...

WOW! If you have not checked out Part 1 of John's story yet stop right now. Click the back arrow. Download part 1. Grab some popcorn. Listen and watch on YouTube :).

Now that you are all caught up, welcome to part 2! It may not be as riveting as part 1, but Fr. Dom does walk off the interview...keep listening to find out why.

In the conclusion of this interview, we dive into what led John from moving to a man who hit rock bottom and then rose to the ashes to a man who is now in full-time minis...

If you thought you have heard all the conversion stories out there and couldn't quite hear another one, think again. We were blessed and honored to have John Edwards, founder of Just a Guy in the Pew ministries and co-founder of Virtual Catholic Conference on the podcast to share his conversion story with our saintly listeners.

From ascending the ladder in his work to getting the girl and becoming addicted to drugs, John shares his journey in a gripping and heart-breaking way. I (James) have no...

In this episode, James sits down with Dallas Dagampat, creator of the podcast "Modern Catholic Life." Dallas is a high school teacher and coach who is in the trenches when it comes to boys and girls and their interactions. James and Dallas dive deep into the challenges young people face today, what they can do about it, and how parents can help.

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It's the most wonderful time...of the year! Lent is well underway and James and Father Dom dive deep in this episode discussing what Lent is, how they have fared thus far, and how you can make the most out of the Lenten season this year.

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Jim Sano is a world-renowned Catholic author who has written four books, including one that was a finalist for the "Outstanding Christian/Religious Fiction" at the 2021 IAN Book of the Year Awards. He is a member of the Catholic Writer's Guild and all of his novels have been the recipient of the "Catholic Writer's Guild Seal of Approval Award" for editorial integrity and faithfulness to Catholic teaching. To put it simply, Jim knows how to tell a good story and remain true to Church teaching.

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Our very first interview! This week we have a very special guest with us as we welcome Dr. Kyle Walsh, create and founder of the Instagram page, Catholicfitfatherhood.

Dr. Kyle Walsh is an ER/ICU doctor in the Ohio/Kentucky area and has a passion for Catholicism, masculinity, and fitness. He is a husband, father of 3, and a man striving to be a saint each and every day.

Beginning around the time of the great Pope St. John Paul II's death, Kyle had a fire lit in him to learn more about his fait...

Competency...such a sexy topic, no? Crickets....chirp.

We promise you will want to listen to this episode! Competency has a deep Catholic meaning that you won't want to miss. As men, we are called to be competent and wear many hats throughout our lives. As Catholics, as husbands, sons, fathers, brothers, employers...etc. You get it. We all have many titles that are stretching us beyond our ability to cope.

But what if competency is what we all should be striving for? What exactly is competency...

Throughout history, men have waged war. Whether it was with themselves or another man, men fight. We may not be in a physical war or battle now, but you sure are in a spiritual battle. Men, it is time we wake up.

Join James as he talks about spiritual warfare this episode. Fr. Dom and James talked about Spiritual Warfare back in Episode 16, but today James is diving deeper. What are the basics of spiritual warfare? Why did Satan reject God? Where did Satan and his demons go after they fell? How...

In this episode, James and Father Dom finish their 3-part series on Rites of Passage and why they are so important. Keep listening to find out:

1. Why we all have a God-sized hole in our hearts that needs to be filled by something
2. Listen to James butcher St. Paul...yet again
3. Practical tips fathers can incorporate TODAY to better raise their children, especially young men
4. The importance of children seeing their dads on their knees praying.
5. Why Father Dominic wants to hit the nitro bu...

WE ARE BACK! After too much Advent to handle, James and Father Dom have decided to get off their butts and back to the podcast. We are so excited to continue Part 2 on our series on Rites of Passages and why they matter so much in society today.

In this episode, James and Father Dom discuss:
1. St. Agnes and how she defeats hedonism
2. Why Exodus 90 might be right for you
3. Jesus' rite of passage
4. Why 12 years old is when boys become men
5. Why every boy needs an alpha male in their life

An...

Merry Christmas! And Happy New Year! Father Dom and James are taking a little bit of a break to ring in Christmas and 2022. But, rest assured, they will be up and running again in January of 2022. If you have not already, make sure you catch up on all The Manly Catholic episodes before they resume again in 2022.

God bless and Merry Christmas!

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Rites of passage are things we know of instinctively. Graduation, weddings, obtaining a driver's license, or your first job are easy things to think of. But, when does a boy become a man? No, getting some peach fuzz when you are in junior high doesn't make you a man.

In Western society, too many boys don't have the male figure to show them what it means to be a man. Sadly, these same boys are reverting to taking their ill-formed consciences into the real world, often resulting in violence and p...

Fasting is one of the most underrated and underappreciated weapons in our arsenal. Unfortunately, too many of us do not use this tool enough to fight off Satan and his demons. Hey, it may even help you get a 6-pack too! Pretty cool, huh?

The Bible and the Catechism tells us fasting, almsgiving, and penance are three main players to increase our spiritual life. If it's good enough to be in the Bible (even Jesus talks about it!) and the Catechism, it is good enough for me!

Keep listening to find...

Two of the most controversial topics in one episode....yes please! So many questions to answer, so little time.

If you ever had a question about indulgences or purgatory, this is the episode for you. As Father Dom and I wrap up our 3-part series on confession, listen to find out what an indulgence is, why they are given, what purgatory is, and what the Bible has to say about it.

James' challenge: Meet the requirements to gain an indulgence, then pursue one of St. Joseph's! Links below for both...

I know you all loved the Usher reference in the title...no? Don't know who Usher is? Oh boy...moving on!

In Part II on Confession we discuss penance...you can't complete the sacrament of Reconciliation without doing your penance. What is penance? Why is it important? What's the purpose of it? Can priests give physical penances? Are they too easy nowadays? Keep listening on for answers to all these questions and more!

By the way, pray for Father Dom's voice. Man...he just keeps getting throat p...

Confession...another hot button issue that a lot of people simply don't understand. "Why can't I just confess my sins to God?" Or "why do I have to tell my sins to an old priest?" Confession is a gift God has graciously given us yet most of us, even amongst Catholics, don't fully understand or embrace. Confession is for healing. Confession restores our place with God. Confession saves our souls.

Growing up Protestant, I (James), frequently asked what the point of confessing to a priest when God...

Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. We have heard this commandment countless times throughout our life; so much so it has probably lost its meaning and significance. What if we were to tell you one of the greatest critics of the Church believed that if you abolished the Sabbath then Christianity will fall?

Join Father Dom (finally!) and James as they discuss the 3rd commandment in the 10 commandments. What does it exactly mean to remember the Sabbath day? Why is it so important? What shou...

Trusting in God. We hear this statement countless times throughout our life. Oftentimes, we hear it so much it can, unfortunately, fall on deaf ears. We are all guilty of this. No matter how we are progressing in this life the struggle to take life by the horns and do it all our way is constantly lingering in the back of our minds.

But, how often does that actually work? If you think about it, when you do everything on your own without even consulting God, do you truly appreciate what you accom...

Father Mark Murphy is the lead pastor at St. Jude Catholic Church in Cedar Springs, IA. He is also a U.S. Navy veteran. Thank you for your service!

Alan Keyes is a political conservative and activist, former U.N. Ambassador under the Ronald Reagan administration, and multiple-time candidate for the U.S. Presidency.

Mary is like the moon. You can stare at the moon all day and not have to worry about getting burned. She is a reflection of the powerful light of Christ. Look to your beloved Mother...

Father John Riccardo, executive director of Acts XXIX and former pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Plymouth, MI, gives a memorable and needed homily on marriage. He brings humor and the powerful example of his father's life on how spouses need to fully embrace their role in a sacramental marriage.

KEY TAKEAWAYS-
1. You must have a vision for your marriage. If you don't come up with one, someone will make one for you.
2. You must have your priorities in order. If God is not first, your marri...

To be great, you must become little.

The Manly Catholic is switching things up a bit this week and bringing you an amazing speech by Jim Caviezel, the man dubbed by Mel Gibson to play Jesus in the incredible movie "The Passion of the Christ." James flies solo again this week to bring you an encouraging and uplifting speech from this incredible man.

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Confession...sigh...argh...meh. Admit it, confession is one of those things you know you should do, but may not truly see the importance of it. If nothing else helps you see how important it is maybe this episode will help you. Confession is one of those medicines that you may not like going down but you sure are happy you took it once you're through it. It's like that grape cough syrup you took as a kid (seriously...grape flavor?!).

In last week's episode, the men talked about the importance o...

The thrill of victory...the agony of defeat. Men, these next two weeks James and Fr. Dom talk about the battle we face each and every day. We may not always be cognizant of this battle, but we better believe it is going on constantly around us. The spiritual battle is one anyone hardly talks about but it is the battle we men must be ready and willing to fight for our souls and the souls of our families.

Fr. Chad Ripperger says demons are nothing to be afraid of if we are attached to Christ. He ...