Gratitude goes a Long Way
It’s been a while since we have talked about gratitude. It’s easy to forget how much we have to be thankful for. Let’s discuss.
Scroll to the bottom of the page for the show transcript
Check out our new Catholic Man Show Stocking Caps – Buy them here
ENJOY THE SHOW AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE? SUPPORT TCMS, GET AWESOME THANK YOU GIFTS, AND HELP SPREAD THE WORD.
About our drink:
The Christian Brothers Brandy is made from the finest grape varietals and incorporates the same time-honored copper pot still production method perfected over 75 years ago . This process, similar to that of fine Cognacs, creates a rich flavor and full body, enhanced by slow aging in hand-selected Bourbon barrels for a minimum of two years. During aging, the oak barrels imbue the Brandy with layers of well-balanced fruit flavors and a warm, lingering finish.
About our gear:
Not necessarily a gear this week. More of a thought on how we should be thinking about keeping our kids safe in regards to technology.
About the Topic:
Gratitude orients our thoughts toward reality
3 things from Fr. Romano Guardini – the Catholic Thing
• You can only express gratitude toward another person
• Gratitude can only be had in the realm of freedom
• We do not thank the sun for rising (not a person and the sun doesn’t have freedom)
• We do not give thanks for something to which we have a rightful claim
• Gratitude vs politeness
• Gratitude can also be polluted by the giver
• Giving out of a sense of superiority, power, or indifference does not merit the same level of gratitude
Remember the past with gratitude. Live the present with enthusiasm. Look forward to the future with confidence.” – St. John Paul II
Would that I could exhaust myself in acts of thanksgiving and gratitude towards this Divine Heart, for the great favor He shows us.” – St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
Get used to lifting your heart to God, in acts of thanksgiving, many times a day. Because he gives you this and that. Because you have been despised. Because you haven’t what you need or because you have. Thank him for everything, because everything is good.” – St. Josemaria Escriva
Gratitude is the memory of the heart.” – Saint Mary Euphrasia
The Catholic Woodworker:
Check out The Catholic Woodworker’s home altars. USE PROMO CODE “TCMS” for 10% off and so they know we sent you!
Volume Discounts (15% off 3, 20% off 5, 30% off 10)
TIME CODES: If this is your first time listening to The Catholic Man Show, we do 3 things almost every episode:1.) Open, review, and enjoy a man beverage – Minutes 1-12.2.) Highlight a man gear – Minutes 12-24.3.) Have a manly conversation – Minutes 24-48If you haven’t listened to The Catholic Man Show before, check out our previous episodes here. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch past episodes.
Want to help The Catholic Man Show?
By giving us a rating on iTunes, it helps others find the show.
Want to say up with The Catholic Man Show? Sign up for our mailing list: Click Here
Looking for a prayer to pray with your wife? Check this blog out.
Are you getting our emails? Sign up for our newsletter where we give you all bacon content – never spam.
If you enjoyed this episode of The Catholic Man Show and are looking to protect your family from the dangers of the internet, go to Covenant Eyes and use promo code “Catholicman” for a 30-day free trial of keeping your family safe.
About the author, Adam
Adam is the Director of Communications for the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma, CEO of St. Michael Catholic Radio, Co-host of TCMS, Author from Ascension Press, Husband and Father of 5 children.
David asked a question about chickens… “Can you have a neutered rooster that doesn’t crow, or perhaps remove its vocal chords?”
Yes, actually, a neutered rooster is called a capon, and my wife does this surgery. Because birds don’t have… dangly bits, the man-parts are up inside the bird. To remove them, one must open up the bird, remove the testicles, then close the bird with stitches. This is done with the bird fully awake, without anesthesia. It is done carefully and does not cause the bird any long-term damage except eliminating testosterone. The rooster looses its “fight” and become more docile and easy to manage. All our baby boy birds are caponized so we can grow them for meat without them killing each other first. A pen full of roosters is an ugly, bloody mess because they will fight until one becomes dominant.
Peace!