In this episode Father Craig discusses that when we detach from our worldly and trifling desires we are actually building virtues that will ultimately lead us to True Freedom: Communion with God. He explains why simple asceticism that Catholics practice during lent do not take a way but actually add to a Catholic's joy. He asks the audience to consider that Lent is actually a time to rejoice about because it allows those who participate in it to get closer to God.

Homily: Tilting at Windmills

Men today know the value of discipline—whether it's in the gym or golf course or at work at the office, warehouse or boardroom. You push yourself, commit to the grind, and chase excellence. But when it comes to faith, why does sitting in a pew on Sunday feel like a passive, box-checking exercise instead of an adventure?

That’s where The Monk and the Meathead steps in.

Hosted by Jimmy Vreeland, a West Point grad, Army veteran, and successful entrepreneur who once thought he had it all—until he realized something was missing. And Fr. Craig Holway, a priest who doesn’t give weak answers or sugarcoat the truth tackling real questions from Jimmy and other busy men about purpose, leadership, discipline, and the hard truths of following Christ in today’s world in their marriages, families and life. Subscribe, send us your toughest questions, and get ready to step up. This is The Monk and the Meathead.