The Catholic Man Show

Adam and David talk about Kierkegaard's understanding of being unrecognizable and the ways to get out of being lukewarm. Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange gives four ways to get out of the treacherous state of being lukewarm: A good retreat A spiritual director A Cross Prayer Adam writes about it more in depth here: https://thecatholicmanshow.com/4-ways-to-escape-the-state-of-lukewarmness/ Exodus 90 – JOIN US...

Dr. Timothy O'Malley joins us in the studio to talk about the Eucharist. Dr. Timothy O'Malley talks answers questions on: How Jesus is in Heaven but in the Eucharist. Holy Mass and reverence What saints see during Mass How we need to express to our kids how much we love the Eucharist Dr. Timothy O'Malley's new book: Becoming Eucharistic People: The Hope and Promise of Parish Life (Engaging Catholi...

What is Liberalism? Dr. Patrick Deneen joins us to talk about the topic of liberalism. What is liberalism? What do we mean by "right-liberal" and "left-liberal"? What would America look like if it became Catholic? Dr. Patrick Deneen's book, "Why Liberalism Failed" Exodus 90 – JOIN US Sign up for  The Loop  – Are you in the Loop? Get the headlines, the best of blogs, your saint of the day, the dail...

Fr. Bonaventure Chapman, O.P. joins us again this week to discuss the importance of art in culture. Fr. Bonaventure Chapman discusses with us: What is the value of art? Is modern art worthy of admiration? Can you make a defense for modern art? What does art say about our culture? Exodus 90 – JOIN US Sign up for  The Loop  – Are you in the Loop? Get the headlines, the best of blogs, your saint of t...

Who is Bl. John Duns Scotus? What was he known for? We bring in a Dominican to talk about this Franciscan. Fr. Bonaventure Chapman discusses with us: Who is Bl. John Duns Scotus? What did he preach? Distinctions between the will and the intellect. Was there actual friction between St. Thomas Aquinas and Bl. John Duns Scotus? We also reference this book by Dr. Thomas Ward, " Ordered by Love ". Exod...

Natural Law and Divine Revelation with Br. Anthony Akerman, O.P. Adam and David chat with Br. Anthony Akerman, O.P. on the topic on the relationship between natural law and divine revelation. Does religion belong in the state? What about separation of church and state? Is there an intrinsic relationship between natural law and divine revelation? Exodus 90 – JOIN US Sign up for  The Loop  – Are you...

What are the Daughters of Vainglory? Adam and David discuss what vainglory is and whether the daughters of vainglory are suitable: Disobedience Boastfulness Hypocrisy Contention Obstinacy Discord Love of Novelties Exodus 90 – JOIN US Sign up for  The Loop  – Are you in the Loop? Get the headlines, the best of blogs, your saint of the day, the daily Scripture readings… sign up today. Support Us on...

David gives his raw reactions to quotes from medieval saints Adam and David discuss quotes from: St. Catherine of Sienna St. Anthony of Padua St. Bernard of Clairvaux St. John Damascus St. Anselm of Canterbury St. Albertus Magnus St. Thomas Aquinas Exodus 90 – JOIN US Sign up for  The Loop  – Are you in the Loop? Get the headlines, the best of blogs, your saint of the day, the daily Scripture read...

What is leisure and how do we properly cultivate a life of leisure this summer? We give 21 ways to have a leisurely summer: Smoking meat Playing music Gardening/eating fresh produce Watering the Garden Fishing Stargazing Perfect a cocktail Throw a block party Play a round of golf with friends/bowling Memorize poetry Sharpening knives Do a puzzle Take a walk Smoke a pipe Write a letter/call a frien...

Dr. Jim Madden, Professor of Philosophy at Benedictine College, joins us to discuss Antigone and Tragic Poets. Highlighting: What can we learn about Antigone? Can we learn anything from tragic poems? What does secularization tell us in today's world? Is what we are going through today considered historically novel? If you plan on reading Antigone, we recommend this translation . Exodus 90 – JOIN U...

How are we structuring our exterior life? One word suggests itself here before any other: you must  simplify your life. We talk about arranging your exterior life: Framework Obligations Contacts Settings Exodus 90 – JOIN US Sign up for  The Loop  – Are you in the Loop? Get the headlines, the best of blogs, your saint of the day, the daily Scripture readings… sign up today. Support Us on Patreon Be...

Jason Craig talks to Adam and David about boyhood and the rites of passage. Highlights: What is a rite of passage? Why is it important? Do we mark moments of initiation for our boys? Liberalism You can find more of Dr. Chad Pecknold’s work at  The Postliberal Order . Exodus 90 – JOIN US Sign up for  The Loop  – Are you in the Loop? Get the headlines, the best of blogs, your saint of the day, the d...

What is the flow of sympathy? Adam and Dr. Chad Pecknold enjoy a drink and discuss friendship, St. Augustine, the flow of sympathy, and masculinity. Highlights: Friendship St. Augustine The Flow of Sympathy Making your heart an altar What translation to use when reading The Confessions You can find more of Dr. Chad Pecknold's work at The Postliberal Order . Exodus 90 – JOIN US Sign up for  The Loo...

Adam and David the seven daughters of covetousness. Seven daughters of covetousness: Treachery Fraud Falsehood Perjury Restlessness Violence Insensibility to mercy Exodus 90 – JOIN US Sign up for  The Loop  – Are you in the Loop? Get the headlines, the best of blogs, your saint of the day, the daily Scripture readings… sign up today. Support Us on Patreon Become a Patron! Over 40 interviews, a cou...

Adam and David talk about the parallels of fatherhood and the spiritual life. The five stages in fatherhood they discuss: The Protector and Provider The Teacher The Establisher The Intercessor The Custodian of Tradition How do all these relate to the spiritual life? Exodus 90 – JOIN US Sign up for  The Loop  – Are you in the Loop? Get the headlines, the best of blogs, your saint of the day, the da...

Pat Flynn joins us this week to talk about the problem of evil. Adam, David, and Pat discuss: The different types of the problem of evil Natural evils vs. moral evils Human free will Grace and nature Exodus 90 – JOIN US Sign up for  The Loop  – Are you in the Loop? Get the headlines, the best of blogs, your saint of the day, the daily Scripture readings… sign up today. Support Us on Patreon Become...

Dr. Andrew Whitmore joins Adam to talk about prudence and conscience. Adam and Dr. Whitmore talk about: What is prudence and can you obtain it at a young age? Does Prudence alter moral absolutes? How do you define conscience? What is the relationship between prudence and conscience? How do you judge a moral act? Do we have a duty as Christians to refine our conscience? Dr. Andrew Whitmore's lectur...

Is Observance a virtue? David and Adam talk about: Crazy stories of the week What sub-virtue is observance under? Can observance be applied only to people? What about places or times? The difference in observance and obedience Exodus 90 – JOIN US Sign up for  The Loop  – Are you in the Loop? Get the headlines, the best of blogs, your saint of the day, the daily Scripture readings… sign up today. S...

How are we honoring our wives? David and Adam talk about: Do you speak ill of your wife in public? Do you guard her prayer time? Is there indifference in your relationship? Do you fight for your marriage? We talk about this and more in this week’s episode! Exodus 90 – JOIN US Sign up for The Loop - Are you in the Loop? Get the headlines, the best of blogs, your saint of the day, the daily Scriptur...

How are we guarding our children from romanticism? David and Adam talk about: How do you keep your children guarded? Our we the ones ruining our children's innocence? How much should we guard our children? We talk about this and more in this week's episode! Exodus 90 – JOIN US Support Us on Patreon Become a Patron! Over 40 interviews, a course with Karlo Broussard, a 10 part series on the domestic...

We chat with Fr. Dave Pivonka, President of Franciscan University . Topics we cover: Goodness, is that what's drawing people in? The Church is scandalous and beautiful at the same time Infused virtues and praying for virtues Growth in spiritual life Prayer time The need for prayer Season of prayer life A lack of fatherhood Exodus 90 – JOIN US Support Us on Patreon Become a Patron! Over 40 intervie...

What are the conditions of prayer and why the Our Father has everything we should desire and not desire. Conditions required for prayer Confidence Retitude Order Devotion Humility Benefits of Prayer: Remedies evils Obtains that which we desire Establishes friendship with God Exodus 90 – JOIN US Support Us on Patreon Become a Patron! Over 40 interviews, a course with Karlo Broussard, a 10 part seri...

Ranching troubles and the consequences of sin What are the categorical consequences of sin: Personal Social Ecclesial Cosmic Each sin committed, whether venial or mortal, affects the individual personally, socially, ecclesially, and cosmically. Exodus 90 - JOIN US Support Us on Patreon Become a Patron! Over 40 interviews, a course with Karlo Broussard, a 10 part series on the domestic church, a co...

[social_warfare] Adam and David make a defense for the intellectual life. An intellectual life: Why be an intellectual? What are the enemies of knowledge? Virtue proper to the intellectual life How to develop an intellectual life The order of the mind must correspond to the order of things. Reality rises to the divine. Not too late to join Exodus 9o Easter The book we discuss on the podcast. Suppo...

What are the hallmarks of fraternal correction? When should we do it? In what way should we do it? Three hallmarks of fraternal correction: Privately Charitably Rarely Are we required to do it? What if you fear the correction will make it worse? Not too late to join Exodus 9o Holy Week Support Us on Patreon Become a Patron! Over 40 interviews, a course with Karlo Broussard, a 10 part series on the...