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One Prayer Changed His Life | Heroic Stories | Tom Hornacek | Ep 7
One Prayer Changed His Life began with what looked like panic attacks during Mass… but turned into a spiritual battle he never saw coming.
He thought he was a “good Catholic.” Married 27 years. Successful business. Two daughters. But he hadn’t been to confession in decades. No real prayer life. Lukewarm. Comfortable. Until week after week, something gripped him in the pew — racing heart, overwhelming heat, a voice urging him to walk out.
Then he prayed one desperate prayer:
“Lord Jesus Christ, free me from this affliction and I will serve You forever.”
What happened next shattered his old life.
In this powerful episode, he shares the dramatic moment of deliverance, the sudden loss of his wife, the supernatural sign that followed, and how suffering became the doorway to mission. From men’s ministry to Catholic radio to prison outreach, his life became proof that heroism isn’t born — it’s made through surrender.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Tom Hornacek
01:56 Journey from Lukewarm to Disciple
04:32 The Impact of Prayer
07:40 Suffering and Its Role in Faith
10:24 Community and Support in Faith
13:23 Facing Life's Challenges
17:32 Grief and Healing
21:56 Faith and Service
26:57 Finding Love Again
27:47 Miracles
32:39 Practical Evangelization
39:22 The Importance of Prayer and Trusting God
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By Heroic MenOne Prayer Changed His Life began with what looked like panic attacks during Mass… but turned into a spiritual battle he never saw coming.
He thought he was a “good Catholic.” Married 27 years. Successful business. Two daughters. But he hadn’t been to confession in decades. No real prayer life. Lukewarm. Comfortable. Until week after week, something gripped him in the pew — racing heart, overwhelming heat, a voice urging him to walk out.
Then he prayed one desperate prayer:
“Lord Jesus Christ, free me from this affliction and I will serve You forever.”
What happened next shattered his old life.
In this powerful episode, he shares the dramatic moment of deliverance, the sudden loss of his wife, the supernatural sign that followed, and how suffering became the doorway to mission. From men’s ministry to Catholic radio to prison outreach, his life became proof that heroism isn’t born — it’s made through surrender.
Subscribe free to the weekly Heroic Men email: https://stories.heroicmen.org
For the price of a coffee, you can support our mission to reach 25,000 men in 2025. https://heroicmen.org/give
| ABOUT HEROIC MEN |
Heroic Men strengthens men to become missionary disciples, to bring more men to Jesus Christ. Get the best Catholic media for men on our brotherhood-building platform - let's leave no man behind.
Website: https://heroicmen.org
Heroic Map: Find an event near you: https://heroicmen.org/map
Join the Heroic Brotherhood: Our only community: https://heroicmen.org/brotherhood
Heroic Merch: Show your support for this heroic mission: https://store.heroicmen.org
Donate now: Join the Heroic Alliance: https://heroicmen.org/alliance
| FOLLOW ON SOCIAL |
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heroicmanhood
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroicmanhood/
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Tom Hornacek
01:56 Journey from Lukewarm to Disciple
04:32 The Impact of Prayer
07:40 Suffering and Its Role in Faith
10:24 Community and Support in Faith
13:23 Facing Life's Challenges
17:32 Grief and Healing
21:56 Faith and Service
26:57 Finding Love Again
27:47 Miracles
32:39 Practical Evangelization
39:22 The Importance of Prayer and Trusting God