Category Archives: Masculine Spirituality

Catholic Dads on Tap: Faith and Sports Podcast

Brent Stubbs and I are back at it again in this podcast, discussing the proper role of sports from the perspective of Catholic fathers. (iTunes podcast here.) Both Brent and I were big-time jocks growing up, but did we play … Continue reading

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Wendell Berry Schools Mark Driscoll

Check out my post at Ignitum Today on Baptist agriculturalist Wendell Berry’s words of wisdom (contra Mark Driscoll) about whether wives should “not let themselves go” and instead be “available” to their husbands.

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Manly Things You Can Do #2: Split Wood

I was praised too much growing up (“you’re so smart! you’re so good at that!”) that I developed a risk aversion, not wanting to do anything unless I knew I could do it well, so I wouldn’t disappoint others and … Continue reading

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Manly Things You Can Do, #1: Own a Gun

I bought a shotgun for home defense and bird hunting. It’s a Remington 870, holds five shells, was very affordable. A few thoughts: Years ago I argued against owning a gun, citing the dangers of having one in your home, … Continue reading

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Catholic Sexual Morality is Better

…and much better than what’s coming out of Protestantism. I had planned a big post about this, but to be honest I don’t want to give it that much thought because some of it is disturbing. So I’ll be brief. … Continue reading

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