A rite of passage is necessary for boys to become men. They often need to be public and striking like an African tribe sending a boy out to kill a lion. It is cultural and needs a decision compared to the physical and natural rites of passages of women.
Too many fathers have adopted the same approach with their families, “planting the garden” but ignoring the ongoing and focused work so desperately needed in their home. Stewarding the growth of children is a father's obligation.
How many people are turned away from their vocation due to fear of loneliness? It is important when thinking of this question to understand the difference of solitude and isolation.
The call to masculinity is a tall one. From fear or lack of masculine formation, young men feel they do not 'measure up' to this call. Secular society offers an easy and cheap way out of this battle: transgenderism.
In an adventure, we look forward in expectation of something new and exciting, which will break us out of our routine of boredom. It implies that we are looking for something; that we expect something exciting to happen.
Clothes should focus us on our dignity. Clothes direct people to our faces and therefore foster personal relationships. Clothes have a moral, not just a practical purpose. A good question for dress, then, is whether it is “personal” or objectifies us.
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Archduke Eduard Habsburg, as he shares his views on the critical importance of faith, marriage, family, history, identity, and subsidiarity to save society today. Drawing on his vast experience and knowledge, the Archduke challenges men to embrace these principles and use them as a foundation for building a better society. His story about the difference between Catholic vs protestant royal funerals is gripping. This episode offers a fresh and inspiring perspective on the world we live in and what has been lost and needs to be regained.
In this episode, join hosts John and Sam as they speak with wilderness expert and Catholic priest Fr. Kenneth LeBlanc about discovering God in the beauty of nature, even nature right outside your front door. Fr. LeBlanc shares his insights on the importance of unplugging from devices and technology, and how men can find spiritual nourishment and clarity through exploring the wilderness. He also shares his incredible conversion story that involved a Gandalf-type hermit that brought his family to Catholicism. They discuss the challenges men face in today's world and the role that connecting with nature can play in promoting physical, mental, and growth in holiness.