Episode 388: From John Paul II to John Wayne: Bear Wozniak’s 365-Day Catholic Guide for Men

What do St. John Paul II, John Wayne, the saints, cowboys, classic novels, Westerns, and even Clint Eastwood have to teach Catholic men?

Bear Wozniak joins Fr. Edward Looney to discuss his new book, Men of Grit and Grace: 365 Days with the Saints, Scripture, and the Wisdom of Men. Designed as a daily meditation book specifically for men, it brings together Scripture, Catholic tradition, the saints, literature, film, and culture to give men something substantial to reflect on each day.

Fr. Edward asks Bear about the themes running through the year, how he found the many religious and secular quotations used in the book, and which saints have most influenced his own spiritual life.

They also take a closer look at several meditations that caught Fr. Edward’s attention—from February 29 and May 10 to August 11 and October 5.

And what about the man who doesn’t connect with the cowboy model of masculinity? Bear explains why the book’s vision of manhood is broader than one particular image—and even considers what Clint Eastwood might have to say to Catholic men today.

Whether you are looking to deepen your own spiritual life or searching for a gift for a Catholic man in your life, Men of Grit and Grace offers 365 days of faith, wisdom, challenge, and encouragement.

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