Learn how Catholicism is the secret to the human experience so you can stop whiteknuckling life.

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Summary

The Interior Life, Silence & Solitude, and Fasting: Spiritual Disciplines for a Magnanimous Heart

In this episode of The Monk and the Meathead, Fr. Craig and Jimmy Vreeland continue their series on the Nine Spiritual Practices of a Catholic Christian Disciple, recorded on the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola.

They explore how St. Ignatius’ dramatic “cannonball conversion” and his Spiritual Exercises offer timeless guidance for growing in prayer, focus, and love. From the difference between civic and religious inquisitions to the benefits of curbing our appetites, this conversation blends practical wisdom with lighthearted storytelling.

You’ll hear:

The interior life — why tending your soul is essential to becoming more loving

The value of silence and solitude in a distracted, noisy world

How fasting and abstinence sharpen self-control and spiritual clarity

Jimmy’s West Point contrast story on why “sleep’s a crutch”

Why cutting certain appetites can free you to focus on what matters most

This is a practical, encouraging guide for living a disciplined Catholic life in the modern world—without losing your sense of humor. The Monk and The Meathead is a production of Mary Queen of Peace Parish

is Webster Groves, Missouri. 

The Meathead: Jimmy Vreeland—West Point grad, Army veteran, real estate

entrepreneur, and a man who pushes limits in business and life… now

striving to push deeper into his faith.

The Monk: Fr. Craig Holway—Roman Catholic priest, teacher, and spiritual

coach, guiding men to embrace authentic Christian masculinity with

strength, truth, and purpose.

If you’ve got a question or a topic you want us to tackle, send it our

way at [email protected]. And if you’re in the St. Louis area, come

visit us at Mary Queen of Peace Parish in Webster Groves. 

Check out Mary Queen of Peace at www.mqpwg.org

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