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Episode 12: “Called and Gifted” features Sherry Weddell as we discuss the importance of the gratuitous gifts of the Holy Spirit called “charisms,” and how God created each one of us with a unique calling and mission that builds up the Kingdom of God on earth.Guest Info:<ul><li>Sherry Weddell — Sherry created the first charism discernment process designed for Catholics in 1993, and is the cofounder and co-director of the St. Catherine of Siena Institute. She has developed an array of formation resources that are utilized around the world by over 100,000 lay, religious, and ordained Catholics.</li><li>Jeffrey Bruno — A renowned international photographer, Jeffrey Bruno has been working as a photojournalist and creative director since 2004 with a focus on documenting the mission of the Catholic Church.</li></ul> Host: Mario Costabile Cohost: Dr. David HajdukFollow Array of Hope Ministries on:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArrayOfHopeMinistries">@arrayofhopeministries</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arrayofhopeministries/">@arrayofhopeministries</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/AOHMinistries">@aohministries</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@arrayofhopeministries">@arrayofhopeministries</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/array-of-hope-ministries/">@arrayofhopeministries</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/arrayofhope">@ArrayofHopeMinistries</a>

Called and Gifted w/ Sherry Weddell

Lent is an invitation to encounter Jesus. In this episode, John and Victor reflect on how easy it is to approach Lent as a checklist of sacrifices instead of a path toward deeper relationship with Christ.

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Jesus gives a God’s eye view of men’s responses to His Gospel in the Parable of the Sower. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Gratitude so he can recognize and be grateful to God for His many blessings and by seeking the Gift of the Fear of the Lord from the Holy Spirit for help to meet Christ’s high expectations.

Episode 82 - Jesus gives a God’s eye view of men’s responses to His Gospel in the Parable of the Sower - Sunday July 16, 2023 - Mt 13:1-23

Stop living life on autopilot and start building the man you were created to be. At The Identity of the Catholic Man summit from Heroic Men, three powerhouse speakers are here to shatter your limits: <ul><li>Father John Riccardo drops the hammer on the lies keeping you stuck, revealing how your worth isn’t earned—it’s given. He’ll show you how to fight the devil’s games, anchor yourself in God’s love, and finally ask the question that changes everything: “Jesus, who do you say I am?”</li><li>John Edwards calls out the grind, exposing why success won’t save you and why you’re still empty. He gives you the roadmap to break free from false identities and live with purpose like never before.</li><li>Dominic de Souza brings the fire with a deep dive into true Catholic masculinity. Forget the noise—he’s all about quiet heroism, self-mastery, and relentless service. With insights from icons like Aragorn and Tony Stark, he gives you practical steps to lead, protect, and build something that matters.</li></ul>

Identity of the Catholic Man | Heroic Men Summit 2022

Father Simon Esshaki, a Chaldean Catholic priest from San Diego with over 500K TikTok followers joins Matt to talk about why he became a priest, what celibacy actually means, confession and how to pursue sainthood no matter your state in life.
 
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Why the Ordinary Catholic Life Is So Beautiful (Fr. Simon Esshaki) | Ep. 572

Dave's cows got out again.The gate was shut. Just not latched. There's a difference — a difference Dave now knows in vivid detail, courtesy of the Broken Arrow Police Department and at least one very stressed heifer on the turnpike. Nobody died. The cows are back. The neighborhood is bonded. And apparently this is just a tradition they keep at Niles Ranch and Fecundity Farm.This week Adam and Dave sat down with a glass of Dancing Panda — a straight Kentucky bourbon, eight years, 100 proof, with an unexpected apple-cinnamon finish — and got into someone most Catholics have heard of but few have actually read: St. Bonaventure.Before you dive in: Adam's daughter Mary is in the hospital. Her lungs keep deflating. The situation is hour by hour. Please pray for her.St. Bonaventure is, in a word, underrated. He was the Franciscan answer to Aquinas — less systematic, more contemplative, every bit as deep. Best friends with Thomas Aquinas. Minister General of the Franciscan Order. Seraphic Doctor. Second founder of the Franciscans. The man who, when Aquinas read his contribution to the Mass reform aloud, said "That's perfect. There's no need for mine" — and meant it.The book on the table is Holiness of Life, published by Coriaceous Press. Written to a Poor Clare nun. Short — you can finish it in an afternoon. Dense — you'll carry it for a long time after.Bonaventure lays out a ladder. Self-knowledge first. Then humility. Then poverty. Then silence. Then prayer, the remembrance of Christ's passion, perfect love of God, and final perseverance. Adam and Dave cover the first four.Self-knowledge is not a journaling exercise. It's a brutal, honest accounting of where you actually are — seeing your dignity as an image of God and your misery as a sinner, both at the same time, clearly. Bonaventure names three root causes of sin: negligence, passion, and malice. He also gives you a mirror: are your interior promptings pulling toward pleasure, curiosity, or vanity? Most of us don't have to think long.Humility follows — because you can't see yourself honestly and still puff up. Bonaventure says humility is the guardian and foundation of all virtues. To excel in virtue without humility is to carry dust before the wind. If pride is the root of every sin, humility is the root of every virtue. And Adam drops the Aquinas line that's worth writing on a wall: A man is truly wealthy when he lacks nothing that he truly needs for salvation.Poverty, in Bonaventure's framing, isn't about being broke. It's about holy detachment. The unburdening of the soul so you can actually run toward Christ. We're not trying to anchor ourselves in this world. The more you sink your teeth into worldly things, the less you can sink your soul into heavenly ones.And then silence. Not just quiet in the house — interior silence. Bonaventure says poverty and silence are twins. Those appetites you feed don't just cost you. They're loud. They lie. They drown out everything you need to hear about who you actually are.Bonaventure wrote: "Silence has another advantage. It shows that man belongs to a better world. If a man lives in Germany and yet does not speak German, we naturally conclude that he is not German. So too, we rightly conclude that a man who does not give himself up to worldly conversation is not of the world, although he lives therein."That'll stay with you.Topics covered in this episode:<ul><li>Dave's cows, the Broken Arrow Police Department, and the difference between shut and latched</li><li>Who St. Bonaventure actually was — and why he's been undersold for centuries</li><li>Why Bonaventure is called the Seraphic Doctor and the second founder of the Franciscans</li><li>The four-part structure of Holiness of Life: self-knowledge, humility, poverty, silence</li><li>The three root causes of sin: negligence, passion, malice</li><li>Why holiness costs everything — and there's no negotiating a discount</li><li>Humility as the guardian and foundation of all virtue</li><li>The Aquinas line on what real wealth actually is</li><li>Poverty as holy detachment — practical application for married men with mortgages</li><li>Why poverty and silence are twins — how attachment to things creates interior noise</li><li>The German analogy for silence: belonging to a better world</li><li>Stoic meditation vs. Christian prayer — why entering into yourself is not the same thing</li><li>Self-knowledge as an ongoing relationship with our Lord, not a box to check</li><li>Fulton Sheen's Emmy speech and Mother Teresa — what God actually uses</li><li>Final perseverance — and why Adam wants it more than anything else</li></ul> Referenced in this episode:<ul><li><a href="https://corjesupress.com/products/holiness-of-life" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Holiness of Life</a><a href="https://corjesupress.com/products/holiness-of-life" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> — St. Bonaventure</a> </li><li>St. Thomas Aquinas — the Mass reform story and the quote on true wealth</li><li>St. Bernard — on humility and exact self-knowledge</li><li>St. Francis of Assisi — and why he deserves a better reputation</li><li>Fulton Sheen, Mother Teresa — as examples of God using the truly humble</li><li><a href="https://corjesupress.com/products/holiness-of-life" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cor Jesu Press</a></li></ul> Sponsor: Select International Tours — <a href="https://selectinternationaltours.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">selectinternationaltours.com</a> Whether you want to lead a pilgrimage or join one, Select is who you call. 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St. Bonaventure, Holy Detachment & the Silence That Opens the Soul | The Catholic Man Show

This is the Every Catholic Man Gospel Devotional where a man can draw closer to Jesus Christ,  learn the Catholic faith and grow in happiness by becoming a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father Today we celebrate Our Blessed Lady, Mary the Mother of God, as we hear about Our Lady’s memories of her son, Jesus, the Son of God, on that first Christmas and how the Church has venerated Mary the Mother of God over the last 2000 years. We’ll reflect upon need for every Catholic man to ask the Holy Spirit to give him the Gift of Understanding so he can more fully grasp the blessing of Mary the Mother of God. We’ll also reflect upon the need for every Catholic man to ask Our Lady to help him grow in the Virtue of Piety so he can more fully rely on her never-failing intercession.

Episode 8 - The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God - Sunday Mass Prep - January 1, 2023 - Lk 2:16-21

In Episode 3 of our Spiritual Warfare series, we stop talking theory and start talking weapons.Christ has already armed His Church. The question is whether you are using what He has given you.We break down the real arsenal of a Catholic man.The challenge is simple and direct:Are you pressing against the gates of hell… or standing idle?Your battle plan is not complicated:• Monthly Confession minimum. Aim higher if needed. • Sunday Mass without compromise. Daily if possible. • Daily Rosary. • Weekly Friday fast. • Holy water and sacramentals in your home.The victory was won at Calvary. But Christ commands you to participate in it.<h3>🔥 3 Powerful Quotes from the Episode</h3><ol><li>“A man cannot fight effectively while spiritually bleeding.”</li><li>“Passivity invites chaos. Leadership invites order.”</li><li>“The question is not whether the weapons work. The question is whether you use them.”</li></ol><h3>Key Takeaway</h3>Schedule your next Confession today. Put it on the calendar. Then begin a daily Rosary and a weekly Friday fast. Start now.<h3>Products &amp; References Mentioned</h3>• <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mysticmonkcoffee.com/" target="_blank">Mystic Monk Coffee</a> • TAN <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://digital.tanbooks.com/?gc_id=10316277314&amp;h_ad_id=730848595836&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=10316277314&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADyykAyTnJ_8GP8xkUJ464900nGpD&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAqprNBhB6EiwAMe3yhp45do1RsFbSbf37obvKBeZ9V0wem0P5pYP0CsDS_4HJY09FFRCBqhoCUAQQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Digital</a> • <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/the-power-of-the-rosary/p/BKPRY03942?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21288935511&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACp7LWdRdi2ohv29VstrPOI4Yy4TM&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAqprNBhB6EiwAMe3yhrgUSr9fgu3ws3shhz5ImKlnZB6B00pF5paJFEzebAlyL4DqG2yb5hoCgPAQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">The Power of the Rosary</a> by Gabrielle Costello • <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/compendium-of-sacramentals-encyclopedia-of-the-churchs-blessings-signs-and-devotions/?srsltid=AfmBOorRfloxN0nGqnK1MwxCUAX1baR4EAHjft-Ide1TiiGHIQnPS98A" target="_blank">Compendium of Sacramentals</a> by Shaun McAfee - use code 'manlycatholic' for a discount!<ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fathersofstjoseph.org/jesus-desert-fast-experience/" target="_blank">Jesus' desert fast</a> by Devin Schadt</li></ul>Thank you for your prayers and support! Support the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/tmc" target="_blank">https://buymeacoffee.com/tmc</a>) to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Check out our website (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.themanlycatholic.com" target="_blank">www.themanlycatholic.com</a>) Get delicious coffee from Mystic Monk Coffee <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mysticmonkcoffee.com/" target="_blank">https://www.mysticmonkcoffee.com/</a> Download TAN Digital to access the incredible TAN Library! Use code ‘MANLYCATHOLIC’ to get 50% OFF your subscription! Contact us at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:themanlycatholic@gmail.com" target="_blank">themanlycatholic@gmail.com</a>

Ep 192 - Weapons of a Catholic Warrior: Arm Yourself or Be Eroded

Men today are doing everything they’ve been told, working hard, providing, staying faithful, yet they still feel disconnected or confused from their wives and children. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt sit down with Adam Lane Smith to uncover why. Drawing from the science of attachment theory, Adam exposes how a man can be highly capable on the outside while remaining emotionally isolated on the inside, and how that disconnect quietly shapes every relationship he has.
 
They explore the hidden dynamics behind fading desire, emotional shutdown, and why so many men default to solving problems alone. Adam also lays out a clear framework for rebuilding connection in marriage, including the overlooked steps that either strengthen or slowly erode a wife’s trust and intimacy.
 
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No. 1 Relationship Expert Reveals the Secret to Real Intimacy (w/ Adam Lane Smith)

Leaders are those who make a difference.  But making a difference requires having a vision.  What was the vision inside of St. Peter?  What was driving him as he led the Church?  Understanding and getting a glimpse into God’s purpose for St. Peter we can better understand the role of vision in our own lives as leaders and how we can capture it.

DGT Episode 50 - Peter's Visionary Leadership - St. Peter Part 13

Tragically, Jeff’s journey with pornography began even earlier than his alcohol abuse at just eleven years old. Hear how the bondage of sexual sin made it very difficult to have a normal relationship with a woman, how it affects his marriage today, and what it took receive healing. For more great content from That Man Is You, visit https://paradisusdei.org/

Episode 3: Sexual Sin

As we prepare for Palm Sunday, Deacon Harold opens the readings for Sunday along with the Soulful Psalm.

Palm Sunday

He is a film actor, New York Times Best-Selling author, producer, host, and two-time Emmy winner. He currently hosts NBC's "Access Hollywood" and "Access Daily" as well as a national radio show. Plus, he even has his own sports-related podcast that is talked about on this episode. He was recently inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, recognized as the 2022 Outstanding American, having wrestled for Chula Vista High School, finishing second in the San Diego section and seventh in the California Interscholastic Federation state tournament as a senior in one-class California in 1991. He also just held a golf classic for the Providence Saint Joseph Foundation. (Listen too as he also mentions boxing and jiu-jitsu.)

CSR 183 Mario Lopez

Four virtues play a pivotal role and accordingly are called "cardinal"; all the others are grouped around them. They are: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. Prudence is "right reason in action," according to St. Thomas Aquinas. Deacon Harold opens this up more as well as looks as Soulful Psalm 26

The Cardinal Virtues: Prudence

It’s Last Call! Fr. Simon Esshaki is back to share simple ways to uncomplicate your prayer life.
 
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How To Build A Daily Prayer Life From Scratch | Fr. Simon Esshaki | Last Call Ep. 13

That Man is You! is about authentic male leadership. Where are we today? Wherever you are in your spiritual life, Jesus Christ wants to encounter you right there and take you further. That Man is You! is about a personal encounter with Jesus Christ so that Jesus Christ can transform your life. That Man is You! is an interactive men’s program combining the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive. By honestly addressing the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, That Man is You! seeks to form authentic leaders capable of transforming themselves, their homes and greater society. TMIY men develop an action plan to become authentic leaders. Will you bring That Man is You! to your parish to touch countless lives? To start a TMIY program at your local parish or to find one in your area: Go to www.thatmanisyou.org or contact us at info@paradisusdei.org.

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He works as a sports medicine podiatrist. At Princeton University he had played four years of varsity baseball and one year of varsity hockey. In high school he had played four years of varsity hockey, freshman baseball and three years of varsity baseball, and freshman football and three years of varsity football. He also played youth baseball and hockey as well as CYO hockey for two different parishes. While he was taking pre-med courses, he even played club rugby.

CSR 375 Dr Michael Donato

With the beginning of Lent right around the corner, Bishop Barron talks about this ancient period of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in preparation for Easter, and offer several recommendations on how to have a more spiritually powerful Lent. A listener asks: If God made us in his image, and the family is composed of a husband, wife and children, then is there a motherly dimension in God? NOTE: Do you like this podcast? <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bishopbarron">Become a patron</a> and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/bishopbarron">join us today</a>! Links <ul> <li><a href="https://lentreflections.com/">Free Daily Lent Reflections</a> from Bishop Barron</li> <li><a href="https://engage.wordonfire.org/">ENGAGE program</a>, free for Lent</li> </ul>

WOF 220: Entering the Desert of Lent

It's Word of God Wednesday so Deacon Harold is opening up the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year A readings for this weekend. Also looking at Soulful Psalm for this weekend.

3rd Sunday of Easter, Year A

He has been a sports TV anchor and sports reporter in Seattle and many other markets, and he has been a sports radio host. He even still does some work for media outlets that need him for the visiting teams that come in to play the Seattle Seahawks. He has two daughters, one of which just finished a four-year scholarship in golf at a Catholic college in southern California. Matt himself played football in high school.

CSR 35 Matt Biondi

Amongst all the history of great leaders inspired by faith surely St. John the Baptist is at the top of the list.  Not only was his life recorded in sacred scripture as an example to us all but his leadership provides an amazing model for all of us who seek to serve God by the power and influence He has given us.  In this first of our series treating the bold leadership of John the Baptist we look at his life and background and begin to understand the significance of his powerful preaching.