Gratitude goes a Long Way

It's been a while since we have talked about gratitude. It's easy to forget how much we have to be thankful for. Let's discuss. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the show transcript Check out our new Catholic Man Show Stocking Caps – Buy them here ENJOY THE SHOW AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE? SUPPORT TCMS, GET AWESOME THANK YOU GIFTS, AND HELP SPREAD THE WORD. Become a Patron! Join us as we dive into St. Thomas Aquinas’s 5 ways with Karlo Broussard this month. About our drink: Christian Brothers Brandy VS The Christian Brothers Brandy is made from the finest grape varietals and incorporates the same time-honored copper pot still production method perfected over 75 years ago . This process, similar to that of fine Cognacs, creates a rich flavor and full body, enhanced by slow aging in hand-selected Bourbon barrels for a minimum of two years. During aging, the oak barrels imbue the Brandy with layers of well-balanced fruit flavors and a warm, lingering finish. About our gear: Not necessarily a gear this week. More of a thought on how we should be thinking about keeping our kids safe in regards to technology. About the Topic: Gratitude orients our thoughts toward reality 3 things from Fr. Romano Guardini - the Catholic Thing • You can only express gratitude toward another person • Gratitude can only be had in the realm of freedom • We do not thank the sun for rising (not a person and the sun doesn’t have freedom) • We do not give thanks for something to which we have a rightful claim • Gratitude vs politeness • Gratitude can also be polluted by the giver • Giving out of a sense of superiority, power, or indifference does not merit the same level of gratitude Remember the past with gratitude.  Live the present with enthusiasm.  Look forward to the future with confidence.” – St. John Paul II Would that I could exhaust myself in acts of thanksgiving and gratitude towards this Divine Heart, for the great favor He shows us.” – St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Get used to lifting your heart to God, in acts of thanksgiving, many times a day. Because he gives you this and that. Because you have been despised. Because you haven’t what you need or because you have. Thank him for everything, because everything is good.” – St. Josemaria Escriva Gratitude is the memory of the heart.” – Saint Mary Euphrasia The Catholic Woodworker: Check out The Catholic Woodworker’s home altars. USE PROMO CODE “TCMS” for 10% off and so they know we sent you! Volume Discounts (15% off 3, 20% off 5, 30% off 10) Home Altar Prayer Card [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuYrk9yw3ig] TIME CODES: If this is your first time listening to The Catholic Man Show, we do 3 things almost every episode:1.) Open, review, and enjoy a man beverage – Minutes 1-12.2.) Highlight a man gear – Minutes 12-24.3.) Have a manly conversation – Minutes 24-48If you haven’t listened to The Catholic Man Show before, check out our previous episodes here. Subscribe to our  YouTube channel to watch past episodes. Want to help The Catholic Man Show? By giving us a rating on iTunes, it helps others find the show. Want to say up with The Catholic Man Show? Sign up for our mailing list: Click Here Looking for a prayer to pray with your wife? Check this blog out. Are you getting our emails? Sign up for our newsletter where we give you all bacon content – never spam.  SIGN UP HERE: If you enjoyed this episode of The Catholic Man Show and are looking to protect your family from the dangers of the internet, go to Covenant Eyes and use promo code “Catholicman” for a 30-day free trial of keeping your family safe.