The Monk and The Meathead

Are These Sacraments Actually Working? The Spiritual Metric That Matters

Episode Summary

Learn how Catholicism is the secret to the human experience so you can stop whiteknuckling life. - - - - - - 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.”