Master Self-Discipline in 40 Days

Master self-discipline in 40 days? Well, mastery is a tall order, and to be realistic, mastery generally takes a lifetime, not 40 days. So perhaps a better title would be “Introduction to Self-Discipline in 40 Days.” But every master has his starting point, and I don’t know about you, but I could use a starting point in … Read more

A Gentleman’s Guide to Dating

Certainly, what this world needs more of, besides good, holy men, are good and holy relationships that blossom into good and holy marriages. This guide is for all the single guys out there who may feel a calling to the vocation of marriage. Or, for all of you men who are married, take a stroll … Read more

See the Future with Prudence

Prudence is one of the four Cardinal Virtues. If you read the last post in this series, you’d remember that Cardinal Virtues are known as Hinge Virtues because all other human and moral virtues pivot upon them. This means that if we want to be growing in virtue as Catholic Gentlemen, we’d better understand the four Cardinal Virtues so … Read more

Three Things I’d Like to Tell Christian Grey

Christian Grey - Fifty Shades of Grey - Universal 2015

You are the epitome of our world’s twisted view of sex, sexuality, and manliness. You have been duped for a fake version of what sexual relationships are all about. You have fallen for the lie that you have control, but you’re living a fantasy in more ways than in your sexual desires. You think you’re … Read more

Piece of Cake

You know as well as I that leading a morally good life in this world is an easy thing to do. A piece of cake really…..Or maybe this is just wishful thinking. Most likely, ease in leading a morally good life is not the reality we experience. With the relentless tug of our own poor habits in addition to the … Read more