In this homily, Father Dom dives deep into the concept of grace as an unearned gift from God. Moving from a personal story about the raw joy of anonymous generosity to a breakdown of the Catholic liturgical calendar, Father reminds us that everything—from the Eucharist to our very breath—is a gift. Plus, learn the surprising, humble Greek origin of Jesus's reference to "sparrows" and discover what it truly means to let God fight for you like a mighty champion.

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In this revisit episode, host James Caldwell sits down with Father Vincent Lampert, official exorcist for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Father Lampert breaks down the realities of extraordinary demonic activity, dispels common Hollywood myths, and shares what really happens during the Rite of Exorcism.

In this special replay episode of The Manly Catholic, host James Caldwell sits down with Father Vincent Lampert, the mandated exorcist for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. With over three decades in the priesthood and having served as an exorcist since 2005, Father Lampert brings profound insight, grounded realism, and spiritual wisdom to a topic heavily distorted by Hollywood sensationalism.

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We revisit this powerful episode, where James and Father Dom chat with then, newly ordained transitional Deacon (now Father!), Logan McGahan to talk about what the Church desperately needs more of: real vocations, absolute obedience, and total surrender to Jesus Christ.

This isn't a sanitized vocation story. Deacon Logan pulls back the curtain on his journey from a childhood call to the priesthood through years of denial, drugs, alcohol, and distraction—all leading to a decisive moment where God demanded a clear answer: Yes or No.

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In this revisit of one of our episodes of The Manly Catholic, James sits down with self-educated philosopher, entrepreneur, and author Paul List to discuss his fascinating book, Mount Doom: The Prophecy of Tolkien Revealed (co-authored with Ali Ghafari). Paul shares how his own background in Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophy unlocked a hidden layer of Tolkien's mythology—one that standard academia completely misses.

James and Paul pull back the curtain on a little-known piece of history: Tolkien’s recruitment to Bletchley Park alongside Alan Turing, the father of modern artificial intelligence. Paul argues that Tolkien foresaw the rise of the "machine" and the ultimate devaluation of the human soul. Together, they break down the profound scholastic allegories hidden within Middle-earth, revealing how characters like Tom Bombadil, Goldberry, and the Hobbits represent the human will, intellect, and the four cardinal virtues fighting against the binary grip of Mordor.

Grab your coffee, settle in, and get ready for a heavy dose of metaphysics, philosophy, and Catholic theology.

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In this revisit of one of our episodes of The Manly Catholic, James and Father Dom sit down with Catholic author, speaker, and former LA County Sheriff's deputy Jesse Romero. Jesse brings his signature "power preaching with devil-destroying theology" to expose the realities of spiritual warfare in the modern world.

Jesse shares incredible, spine-chilling stories from his time working as a rookie cop in the mentally ill offenders unit at the LA County Jail, where he encountered notorious occult serial killers like Richard Ramirez. He details his own "Matrix red pill moment" when he witnessed firsthand the literal, physical inability of satanic killers to utter the words "Jesus is Lord".

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In this episode of The Manly Catholic, James sits down in the backyard of Deacon Greg Beasley, to discuss what it truly means to live a life of disciplined faith. Deacon Greg shares his fascinating backstory—from operating nuclear submarines in the Navy, to his powerful conversion to Catholicism through the Eucharist.

The conversation dives deep into practical tools for spiritual and physical growth, exploring the impact of Discipleship Quads for building deep brotherhood and accountability, and the Daniel Plan, a holistic approach to treating food as medicine and honoring the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit. Tune in for a candid look at personal responsibility, daily prayer discipline, and the call to step out of the shadows and into the fight.

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Are you looking to go deeper in your Catholic faith and find a real band of brothers?

In this in-person episode of The Manly Catholic, host James Caldwell sits down with Mike Dicasola from Paradisius Dei (creators of "That Man Is You!" and "Missionaries to the Family").

Mike shares his powerful testimony of receiving a second chance in his faith journey, the reality of spiritual isolation, and how authentic men's small groups and family-focused apostolates are transforming Catholic homes across the country.

In this episode, we cover:

- Mike's personal journey from a secular life back to the Catholic Church

- The origins and 20-year impact of "That Man Is You!" (TMIY)

- The Spirit of Nazareth: Building a domestic church centered on holiness and joy

- Why the "lone soldier" is an easy target for the enemy (and how small groups save lives)

- How the Missionaries to the Family program forms couples to build a "family of families"

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📚 References & Resources Mentioned:

• Paradisus Dei — https://paradisusdei.org/
• That Man Is You — https://paradisusdei.org/that-man-is-you/
• She Shall Be Called Woman — https://paradisusdei.org/she/
• Missionaries to the Family — https://paradisusdei.org/missionaries-to-the-family/
• Mysteries of the Rosary series — free at https://paradisusdei.org/mysteries-of-the-rosary/

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Pope Leo XIV stood inside the Sagrada Família in Barcelona on the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudí's death and blessed the Tower of Jesus Christ — making it the tallest Catholic church in the world at 566 feet. A church that took 144 years to build and was born from the vision of a man who died in 1926 looking like a beggar on the street after being hit by a tram on his way to daily Mass.

The next day, the Pope traveled to the Canary Islands and stood at the port known as the Dock of Shame — where thousands of migrants from West Africa have died trying to cross the Atlantic. He threw a bouquet of flowers into the sea in silence for the dead and said what every human heart already knows: human dignity has no passport.

On June 11th, 250 bishops of the United States knelt in Orlando and formally consecrated this nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The relics of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, the French nun to whom Jesus first revealed devotion to his Sacred Heart, were flown from Paris specifically to be in that room.

Corpus Christi Sunday sent Catholics into the streets around the world carrying Jesus through neighborhoods, past flower-draped balconies, continuing a tradition that is now 800 years old.

And June 13th was the feast of Saint Anthony of Padua; the patron of lost things, yes, but more importantly, the patron of lost souls. He has been finding them for 800 years. He is not done. If you know someone who has walked away from the faith, pray to Saint Anthony for them today.

📚 Further Reading:

• Sagrada Família blessing — Pope Leo XIV, June 10th, 2026 | Vatican News https://www.vaticannews.va
• Pope at the Dock of Shame, Canary Islands | Vatican News https://www.vaticannews.va
• U.S. Bishops Consecration to the Sacred Heart, June 11th, 2026 | USCCB https://www.usccb.org
• National Eucharistic Pilgrimage 2026 — route and updates https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org
• Called by Name initiative — Diocese of Nottingham, England https://www.nottinghamdiocese.org.uk
• Men's Silent Retreat — July 18th, Franciscan Life Process Center, Lowell, MI Link in show notes — contact [email protected]

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Brothers, this episode is for you.

James sits down and delivers a Father's Day message that every Catholic father needs to hear. He starts with the hard truth: America is in a fatherlessness catastrophe. One in four children grows up without their biological father. The research on what that produces is not subtle. And some of the most dangerous absences are not the men who walked out the front door — but the men who are still sitting at the dinner table and have already checked out.

But this episode is not about guilt. It is about weight and dignity and the sacred office that most men are carrying without ever being told what it actually is.

James unpacks why Jesus calls God Father. He walks through Saint Joseph: a man who never speaks a single word in Scripture, who just acts, stays, protects, and obeys. He talks about the thanklessness of faithful fatherhood and how staying anyway is one of the most countercultural things a man can do in 2026.

And then he gets personal. The exhaustion. The moments of checking out. The weight of running a home, working full time, homeschooling, podcasting, and still trying to show up. This one is honest.

🎯 Key Takeaway — Apply This Now:

Pick one small, concrete act of presence this week and execute it without announcement. Pray with your kids tonight before bed. Put the phone face down at dinner. Write your wife a note she will find tomorrow morning. Take your son somewhere — just the two of you — before the week is out. You do not need a grand gesture. You need to show up one more time. That is enough.

📚 References & Resources Mentioned:

• Into the Breach — Bishop Thomas Olmsted; pastoral letter on Catholic manhood Available free at: https://intothebreach.net
• Knights of Columbus — Into the Breach video series; episode on fatherhood referenced https://www.kofc.org/intothebreach
• Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC — Consecration to Saint Joseph; referenced on the growth of Josephology Available at: https://www.consecrationtostjoseph.org

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One thousand Catholics carried Jesus through the streets of Washington D.C. on the feast of Corpus Christi.

Six hundred thousand young people flooded the streets of Madrid on the first evening of the Pope's apostolic visit to Spain.

A diocese in North Carolina just ordained 10 priests in a single day, the largest ordination class in its 54-year history, and the faithful lined up around the block for hours just to receive a first blessing from newly anointed hands.

The bishops of the United States, for the first time in 250 years, consecrated this nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

And a movement that started in a shanty town in Madrid with one man, a Bible, and a guitar just celebrated 60 years of setting the world on fire across 138 countries.

Five stories. One Church. Here is your good news.

📚 References & Resources Mentioned:

• National Eucharistic Pilgrimage 2026 — launched Pentecost Sunday, St. Augustine, FL; concludes Philadelphia, July 4th https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org
• Catholic Information Center, Washington D.C. — host of the Corpus Christi procession, June 6th, 2026 https://www.cicdc.org
• USCCB Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus — June 11th, 2026, Orlando, FL; 215 of 273 active bishops voted in favor; livestreamed on USCCB YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@usccb https://www.usccb.org
• Works of Mercy

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