Looking at “Them” from ‘The Screwtape Letters’

The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis is a spiritual classic in its own right, though it has only been in publication since 1942. The book is written from the point of view of Screwtape, a demon who is giving advice to Wormwood, a “junior tempter” who is learning how to affect a human soul. Essentially,…

He Leadeth Me by Walter J. Ciszek, S.J. – TCMS Book Review

Book Review: He Leadeth Me by Walter J. Ciszek, S. J.             I first heard of this book while listening to extra content for the Council of Man. I am pretty confident that it was during the fireside interview with Michael Miley, but with humility on loan from David Niles, I could easily be wrong.…

Fraternity and Spiritual Life

Fraternity is essential to the spiritual life In my last article, I offered 4 recommendations for winning the prayer battle.  Maybe you’ve tried them, maybe they worked for a while, but for one reason or another you always eventually find yourself right back where you started.  The struggle is real, and the good news is…

Man Gear: Perks of a Reel Mower

Perks of Reel Mowers Personally, mowing the lawn has always been a chore for me. I mowed an acre growing up and hated pretty much everything about it. Most especially, I remember the amount of time the lawn mower was inoperable, causing all the fuss, tinkering, and buying gas. My mechanical ability as a kid…

Building Virtue and a 500lb Deadlift.

Building Virtue and a 500lb Deadlift. “Everybody Wants to go to Heaven, But Nobody Wants to Die” – Albert King If you’re reading this, the above quote probably applies to you. If there’s a heaven (there is) everyone wants to go there. No one wants to die for it though. Everyone wants to live forever.…