Men, it’s time to reclaim your weapon. In this episode of The Manly Catholic, James sits down once again with author and lay Dominican Shaun McAfee to discuss his newest children’s book from TAN Books, "Saints and Sacramentals: Saint Dominic and the Rosary" and why the Rosary remains one of the most powerful spiritual weapons in the Church’s arsenal today.

Shaun shares the origins of the Rosary, tracing it back to St. Dominic’s battle against heresy in 1208, when Our Lady herself gave him the “battering ram” against the enemy: the Angelic Psalter. He unpacks how this Marian prayer transformed the Church, crushed falsehood, and became the spiritual sword of saints, soldiers, and families for centuries.

James and Shaun challenge Catholic men to stop viewing the Rosary as an old lady’s devotion and start wielding it as the weapon for warriors. The discussion dives into why Our Lady chose something so simple yet so profound, how the Rosary defends the home, and why it must be restored to the heart of every Catholic household today.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The true story of how St. Dominic received the Rosary from Our Lady.
• Why the Rosary is still relevant and needed in our modern spiritual war.
• How parents can introduce prayer and sacramentals to their children without frustration.
• How to reclaim the Rosary as a weapon for yourself and your family.

Challenge for Men:
Pick up your Rosary every day this week

Products/References Mentioned:

• Saints and Sacramentals: Saint Dominic and the Rosary by Shaun McAfee
• Compendium of Sacramentals by Shaun McAfee
• 20 Answers: Relics and Sacramentals
• Article: “The Controversial History of the Rosary”

Powerful Quotes:

1. “Our Lady called the Rosary the battering ram against the enemy — and that’s exactly what it is.”
2. “Truths don’t stop being true. The Rosary endures because it works — it forms saints.”
3. “The Rosary is a gift. If we treat it like that, our children will learn to cherish it too.”

Key Takeaway for Catholic Men:
The Rosary is not a relic of the past — it’s your daily weapon of protection, purification, and perseverance. Pray it, teach it, and defend your home with it.

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What happens when a man literally dies and comes face to face with God? In this gripping episode of The Manly Catholic, James sits down with Paul Zucarelli, a former businessman who flatlined eight times, died for over two hours, and was miraculously brought back to life through intercessory prayer by Bishop Thomas Olmsted. Paul’s story isn’t just a testimony but a wake-up call for every Catholic man asleep in the comfort of lukewarm faith.

Paul shares how his “successful” life hid a spiritual bankruptcy that nearly cost him his soul. But God’s mercy broke through. After his near-death encounter with the Divine Light, Paul saw his life laid bare before God and was given a mission: to call men back to true faith, hope, and conversion of heart.

This episode isn’t for the passive. It’s for men ready to confront the idols in their lives—the pride of self-sufficiency, the worship of comfort, the false security of worldly success—and return to the Cross.

James and Paul discuss:

• Paul’s miraculous resurrection through the power of intercessory prayer
• The spiritual danger of living a “half-hearted faith” Jesus calls lukewarm
• Why Catholic men must prepare not for “earthly retirement,” but for eternal life
• The battle between self-will and surrender to God’s will
• The critical role of priests, bishops, and the sacraments in spiritual warfare
• How faith, hope, and charity must be lived, not merely professed

Paul’s testimony proves God’s miracles are alive in His Church and that faith can literally raise the dead. The question is, are you living as if you believe that?

Products/References in the Episode:

• The Manly Catholic Episode 136 (Paul’s first interview)
• Into the Breach by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted
• Prayer of Abandonment by St. Charles de Foucauld
• FaithUnderstood.org

Powerful Quotes from the Episode:

1. “I spent my life building an earthly retirement plan while ignoring my eternal one.”
2. “A half-hearted faith is nauseating to Christ. He will spit you out of His mouth.”
3. “Hope is in the will. You must choos

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Most men today are overworked, overstimulated, and spiritually malnourished. We chase productivity but neglect silence. We build muscle but forget the soul. In this powerful continuation of our conversation from part 1, we cut through the noise and get back to the basics of what it means to live as a Catholic warrior.

Fr. Dom shares hard truths about what men must reclaim if we’re going to lead our families and defend the Faith. From the forgotten power of fasting and retreats to the reality of priestly warfare and spiritual combat, this episode calls every man to rise and take his place in the ranks of Christ’s army.

We talk about everything from cold plunges and physical discipline to the beauty and meaning of the Latin Mass vestments, the sacredness of the priesthood, and why knowledge of the liturgy can reignite your love for the Eucharist. Fr. Dom also opens up about his athletic past, his experiences in triathlons and endurance racing, and how physical discipline shapes spiritual virtue.

And perhaps most powerfully, he breaks down the priest’s calling with raw honesty: what it costs, what it demands, and why true priesthood is a battlefield. Every man, husband, father, or priest, is called to be a warrior for souls.

You’ll hear:

• Why men must take at least one silent retreat every year.
• How fasting, prayer, and physical struggle forge spiritual discipline.
• The danger of spiritual laziness among priests and laity alike.
• What it really means to discern the priesthood as a man of God.
• Why we must pray and fast for our priests more than ever.

The Church doesn’t need passive men. She needs holy warriors.

CHALLENGE:
Find time this month to enter into silence with God. Unplug completely. No phone. No distractions. Just Scripture, a journal, and prayer. Let Him speak. And then—fast and pray for your parish priest this week.

PRODUCTS / REFERENCES MENTIONED:

• Exodus 90 (ascetic men’s program)
• FSSP (Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter)
• Calvary (2014 film, starring Brendan Gleeson)

3 POWERFUL QUOTES:

1. “If you want to fight in a supernatural battle, to be a warrior for Christ, you need to know that you will die. Few are called, fewer are chosen.”
2. “You can be a vicious warrior and still be gentle and kind and have peace and joy. That’s what it means to be a Christian soldier.”
3. “Take a retreat. Reconnect w

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