St. Ignatius of Antioch, Urban Monasticism, and Ordering Your Ascetic Life

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St. Ignatius of Antioch, Urban Monasticism, and Ordering Your Ascetic Life

Guys, my son was asleep on me when I recorded this, so forgive my mic. The point remains: death to self is interior and intense but that intensity can’t be misplaced outwardly. ⸻ ☩ Built in the Desert. Covered by Mary. Forged in Fire. — Emmanuel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit desertcatholic.substack.com [https://desertcatholic.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Fatherhood is COOKED

Fatherhood as we know it is in a messy state. I don’t care much about how or why. I care about what you’re going to do about it. We have the sacraments; we’re not using them. We’re less obedient than ever and struggling with leadership. Here’s how to change it today. ⸻ Stake Your Claim. This was phase one. If you’re serious, train like it. ➤ Begin full formation ➜ Battle Bundle [https://desertcatholic.gumroad.com/l/oumgyv] ☩ Built in the Desert. Covered by Mary. Forged in Fire. — Emmanuel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit desertcatholic.substack.com [https://desertcatholic.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

THE MASS IS WAR

The Mass isn't for comfort or preference. It's for obedience over preference, silence over noise, and sacrifice over sentiment. Train like an apostle. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit desertcatholic.substack.com [https://desertcatholic.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

004: A Tactical Reading for Catholic Fathers Facing Spiritual Collapse

Catholic fatherhood isn’t an interruption to prayer...it is prayer. This video is a tactical formation manual for Catholic husbands under pressure: spiritually collapsing, emotionally depleted, and tired of advice written for monks. You’ll learn how to govern your home like a priest, embed prayer inside daily discipline, and stop trying to escape to God when He’s already in the house. This is an asset, not content. Your obedience is equity. Your vocation is fire. Start building equity in your spiritual formation today. ⸻ Stake Your Claim. This was phase one. If you’re serious, train like it. ➤ Begin full formation ➜ Battle Bundle [https://desertcatholic.gumroad.com/l/oumgyv] ☩ Built in the Desert. Covered by Mary. Forged in Fire. — Emmanuel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit desertcatholic.substack.com [https://desertcatholic.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]