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.”