Losing 200 lbs. and holding my children close
By:I still remember my very first day at Franciscan University of Steubenville. All of the new students were placed in small groups and assigned to a seni…
Fitness
PARATI SEMPER
By:Parati Semper is the motto of the Troops of St. George, “Being Prepared Always.” It comes from 1 Peter 3:15. It has been on my heart this week. W…
Why you need to fail and fail in the gym
By:Here's a reason why you need to lift heavy: failure. Every man can and does fail and a collection of failures often leads to great success. I consid…
Treat Reading Like a Workout And Make Your Mind Stronger
By:People today don’t read. If you recommend a book, they will ignore you. If you write them a letter or long email, they will skim it poorly or ignore it…
Saint Ignatius of Loyola’s Duel with a Muslim
By:Here's an anecdote from the life of Ignatius of Loyola - founder of Jesuits (Pope Francis’ order): “Upon encountering a Muslim who denied the divinity…
4 Reasons to Try Kettlebells and Steel Mace Workouts
By:I love powerlifts like squats and deadlifts. But when it comes to mobility and strength, kettlebells get it done it quickly. Here are 4 quick reasons t…
What your Letterman Means for your Spiritual Life
By:As the weather turns cold, even here in Los Angeles, we begin to dig around in the back of our closets for warmer cloths. For many of us engaged in thi…
4 Goals for Christian Men for Q1 of the Next Year (PLUS Book Recommendations)
By:Men, the sands of time are sinking. Let's look at your game plan for the next year: I'd like to encourage men of the Maccabee Society to begin or co…
9 Things I Learned by Saying No to Myself a 1000 Times
By:90 days ago I committed to the Exodus apostolate with two Christian friends: no alcohol heavy lifting and exercise throughout the week (I do St…
The 3 Elements to Being a Man as Defined by Jocko Willink
By:When Jocko Willink (recipient of Silver Star and Bronze Star, and commander of SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser during the Battle of Ramadi) was ask…