Weird Theories about the Rosary

The Theban legion numbered more than six thousand men. They were encamped near the Lake of Geneva in the southwestern part of Switzerland, under the Emperor Maximian, when they got orders to turn their swords against the Christian population, and refused to obey. In his fury Emperor Maximian ordered them to be decimated. The order was executed, but they endured this without a murmur or an effort to defend themselves. St. Maurice, the chief captain in this legion of martyrs, encouraged the rest to persevere and follow their comrades to heaven. "Know, O Emperor," he said, "that we are your soldiers, but we are servants also of the true God. In all things lawful we will most readily obey, but we cannot stain our hands in this innocent blood. We have seen our comrades slain, and we rejoice at their honor. We have arms, but we resist not, for we would rather die without shame than live by sin." As the massacre began, these generous soldiers flung down their arms, offered their necks to the sword, and suffered themselves to be butchered in silence.The Blessed Virgin Mary revealed where two of them were martyred to Saint John Bosco. He was an Italian priest who ran an Oratory school for boys in the 1800's and received over 170 mystical dreams or visions which often foretold future events with perfect accuracy. This particular vision, recounted in volume two of his biographical memoirs, took place in 1845, when Don Bosco had already started his apostolate with young men, but couldn't find a suitable home for all of them. He had gone to bed in desolation, not even suspecting that he would receive a great consolation from Our Lady in the form of a mystical dream. It was a promise of a future home for the boys - a massive Oratory School.00:00 Intro00:26 Theban Legion Martyrs01:36 Story #1 - Don Bosco's Vision05:26 Prophetic Accuracy of Don Bosco06:54 Story #2 - The Roman GhostsCheck out the YouTube channel, if you want: https://www.youtube.com/@catholicmenspodcast

“I beg of you to beware of thinking of the Rosary as something of little importance – as do ignorant people and even several great but proud scholars. Far from being insignificant, the Rosary is a priceless treasure which is inspired by God.”-The Secret of the Rosary by St. Louis De Montfort.Check out the YouTube channel, if you want: https://www.youtube.com/@catholicmenspodcast

Watch the lego timelapse: https://youtube.com/shorts/Uz3ti-DNqeE?feature=shareGriffin the dog clearly knows the Hail Mary clip: https://youtube.com/shorts/MW-0pxNBLNU?feature=shareNo matter how much importance you give to the idea of a space race, you have to admit that exploration has always been a very Catholic thing. Whether it be Columbus’ voyage blessed by many miracles from God or St. Brendan setting forth in a leather boat to find the Isle of Saints.In the 1960s, America's Cold War with Russia and its communist satellites was afoot. We had been threatened with destruction during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. Nuclear War was looming on the horizon and the Soviet Union had already launched a man into space successfully. It seemed that the Soviets would dominate the sky - a frightening thought for an American populace already troubled by nuclear annihilation. We needed to step up our game.All that being considered, space missions from that era had an undeniable anti-communist spark to them. Obviously there can be obsessions with outer space and being first at everything, but when Nuclear War is at hand, I wholeheartedly believe that victory in the space race was very important for the safety of free countries everywhere. Which leads me to the incredible story of Apollo 13, but the space race isn’t actually why I'm interested in this story. I'm interested, because it shows how real men handle problems. What brought it to mind was that one of my subscribers sent me this Lego spaceship and asked me to talk about the three men who escaped death through a series of spine chilling decisions on Apollo 13 — a mission that never reached the Moon… but showed the world what real problem solving looks like. It's a testament to cool thinking, ingenuity and even trust in God and I think it says something about America's calling as a nation, which is important to discern, because patriotism is a virtue.Check out the YouTube channel, if you want: https://www.youtube.com/@catholicmenspodcast

Watvh the performance: https://youtu.be/JKwdgecfeUM Special thanks to my talented cast of actors who performed this show live for an audience.  Led by Don Juan of Austria, with the blessing of Pope Pius V and the prayers of all Christendom, the Holy League sailed into history. Outnumbered and outgunned, their greatest weapon was not their cannons or swords, but the Rosary. As the Pope called all Catholics to prayer, men and women across Europe took up their beads, and the heavens answered. The winds shifted, the battle turned, and Our Lady granted victory to her faithful sons. If you’ve ever wondered why October 7th is the Feast of the Holy Rosary, or how the faith of ordinary men and women turned the tide of war, this is the story you’ve been waiting for.Check out the YouTube channel, if you want: https://www.youtube.com/@catholicmenspodcast

Wath the video: https://youtu.be/W45LoVjhz6IThe Red Room by H.G. Wells, written in 1896.Check out the YouTube channel, if you want: https://www.youtube.com/@catholicmenspodcast

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Helping you find good works of literature for the Catholic gentleman... before they get banned.Check out the YouTube channel, if you want: https://www.youtube.com/@catholicmenspodcast

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/s_dT4xMJ-R0This is the true story of a Marine wounded in Korea in 1950. Writing to his mother, he told her of a fascinating encounter he experienced with Saint Michael the Archangel in the war.Father Walter Muldy, a U.S. Navy chaplain who spoke to the young Marine and his mother as well as to the outfit commander, always affirmed the veracity of this narrative. Attributions for Material used:1. Ghost Processional by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/ 2. Faceoff by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/Check out the YouTube channel, if you want: https://www.youtube.com/@catholicmenspodcast

1st Epistle to the Corinthians, Chapter 13. Sorry, I'm a little sick with the flu for this one.Made a little short about it too: https://youtube.com/shorts/e3zrGDZaZ34?feature=shareCheck out the YouTube channel, if you want: https://www.youtube.com/@catholicmenspodcast

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/OSAhlkNmwXk"How many hours have passed? One? Five? Nothing, absolutely nothing. Then, you know he’s there. You don’t know how, but you’re heart-slamming sure. There has been no sound, no scent, no hint of movement. But he’s there. Close. It’s the same feeling you get when someone stares at the back of your head, the same sixth sense that makes your hackles rise to protect your jugular..."This story is taken from "Death in a Lonely Land: More Hunting, Fishing, and Shooting on Five Continents" by Peter Hathaway Capstick.Check out the YouTube channel, if you want: https://www.youtube.com/@catholicmenspodcast