The Monk and The Meathead
The Monk and The Meathead
Father Craig Holway
Are These Sacraments Actually Working? The Spiritual Metric That Matters
25 minutes Posted Jul 28, 2025 at 4:02 pm.
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Learn how Catholicism is the secret to the human experience so you can stop whiteknuckling life.
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Most Catholics are doing all the right things—attending Mass, going to confession (fasting during Lent etc.) —but are we actually becoming more loving? In this thought-provoking episode, Fr. Craig and Jimmy Vreeland dig into the real reason behind spiritual discipline number 1 in our series of and why simply “working out your faith” isn’t enough.
This conversation explores how spiritual disciplines are means, not ends, and the danger of becoming a “fit Catholic” who never actually transforms. If you’ve ever questioned whether your prayer, fasting, or church attendance is working, this episode is for you.
🛑 What You’ll Learn:
Why the sacraments aren’t “magic” and how to know if they’re bearing fruit
How to measure real spiritual growth (hint: it’s not how often you fast)
Review of the 9 key spiritual practices of a fully engaged Catholic.
The one question that should guide all your spiritual habits
What “beige Catholicism” is—and how to avoid it
🔥 Notable Moments:
“I don't want to be really good at working out—I want to be changed.”
“You can fast at a steakhouse and still be gossiping. That’s not holiness.”
“The Eucharist isn’t just a recharge—it’s a call to community and transformation.”