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The Catholic Man Show - Virtues in the Job Market

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What are some good practices for interviewing for a job and leaving a current job? Let’s discuss over a dram of  Calumet 14 About our drink: Calumet 14 year Bourbon Calumet Farm Single Rack Black 14 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey represents both the prestigious nature and hard-earned quality of a premium Kentucky straight bourbon. It is painstakingly crafted from extremely small batches of 19 barrels. All barrels used are aged in a single, center cut rack from the ideal maturation location and conditions inside the rick house. This expression of the Calumet Farm Bourbon family is a true convergence of craftsmanship and flavor. It is Non-Chill Filtered for added depth of character and color. This Bourbon is carefully distilled at Western Spirits Beverage Company distillery, United States. About our gear: What are the things you like most in your office? About the Topic: The topic is focused from the lens of Prudence: Prudence  is the first cardinal virtue for a reason; it is the vi

The Catholic Man Show - The Holy Name of God

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God calls each one by name.  Everyone’s name is sacred. The name is the icon of the person. It demands respect as a sign of the dignity of the one who bears it. What does that mean for God’s name? About our drink: Jester King Brewery – Das Wunderkind Blend 25 Mature beer, refermented in oak barrels with wild yeast and souring bacteria is blended with fresh, dry-hopped beer prior to bottle-conditioning. Dry and lightly tart, with notes of citrus, barnyard, and tropical fruit. About our gear: Raised flower beds After our conversation with  Michael Guidice , we’ve been thinking about our gardens a lot more! Check out this  video  on burning the wood before you use it! About the Topic: -There is power in a name.  Moses received the name of God which gave him the authority to perform miracles. -“Our Father, who art in Heaven, Your name is Holy” 2 nd  commandment – Thou shalt not take the Lord’s name in vain  (CCC 2142-2167) 2142  The second commandment  prescribes respect for

The Catholic Man Show - Bl. Humbert on Prayer

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Blessed Humbert of Romans is a lesser-known medieval Dominican priest who wrote on prayer, St. Augustine, and solidified the Dominican Liturgical Rite. We discuss in this week’s episode what he says on prayer. About our drink: Elk Valley Latte Nemisis Imperial Stout An imperial stout made from fine English roasted barley and aged on locally roasted coffee beans, vanilla beans, and lactose for a full, delicious flavor. 9% ABV / 40 IBU About our gear: The Chill-N-Reel The Chill-N-Reel lets you go fishing without putting your drink down! It’s a hand-line fishing reel on the side of an insulated drink holder, and was invented by Jake Rutledge, an Oklahoma firefighter, while on vacation. About the Topic: Bl.  Humbert  of Romans in his book  De Oratione  discusses the importance of location, community, and different aspects of prayer. On the holiness that must be found in prayer: 1. Intention of the mind  2. Frequency of assiduity  3. Holy purity  “Know, then, that in order to

The Catholic Man Show - Virtues and Vices of Fitness with Pat Flynn

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We have our good friend, Pat Flynn, back on the show to discuss the virtues and vices associated with the fitness world. About our drink: Cooperstown Distillery – Beanball Bourbon A hand-crafted blend that adds a degree of softness on the palette while creating layers of depth and complexity.    Our distiller decided to bump this up slightly in proof in order to accentuate the finish notes on this thoroughly enjoyable spirit. About our gear: Pat Flynn’s, “Introduction to Kettlebells:  A Minimalist’s Guide to Blasting Fat and Boosting Muscle” You never outgrow the fundamentals. You simply move more deeply into them. For anyone – the kettlebell novice to the 15-year veteran – this short (read: just 30 page) ebook provides the perfect foundation or refresher of the fundamental kettlebell techniques, including the kettlebell swing, goblet squat, snatch, Turkish get up, clean, and military press. Each movement has detailed instructions plus step-by-step photos to help the reader unde