The Saint Every Angry Man Needs to Know

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What does St. Moses the Black teach Catholic men about anger, strength, self-control, and becoming the man God created us to be? In Episode 2 of Saints for the Struggle, we enter the Egyptian desert and meet one of Christianity’s most remarkable saints: St. Moses the Black. Before becoming a monk and spiritual father, Moses was a violent robber and leader of a band of thieves. Then he encountered God. But conversion did not mean every old habit disappeared overnight. Conversion can happen in a moment. Character usually doesn’t. Many men know this battle. You go to Confession determined to change, but then your spouse irritates you, your child disobeys, a coworker frustrates you, or someone says the wrong thing—and suddenly the old anger comes rushing back. St. Moses reminds us that having a battle doesn’t mean you’ve lost. Sometimes it means you’ve finally started fighting. His life teaches a different vision of masculine strength: Losing control isn’t strength. Control is strength. A man who can overpower another man is strong. A man who can overpower himself is stronger. We’ll also look at the famous story of Moses and the leaking basket of sand—a reminder to examine our own sins before condemning someone else. Anger may tell us something is wrong, but anger makes a terrible master. Moses did not become weak when he became holy. His strength was transformed. The hands that once took from others eventually carried water for elderly monks. Same strength. Different master. Maybe you’re aggressive. Become aggressive against your sin.Maybe you’re stubborn. Become stubborn about keeping your promises.Maybe you’re competitive. Compete against the man you were yesterday. Your past can explain you. It does not get to define you. When anger rises, remember St. Moses. Look at the sand and ask: Who is the real enemy here? 👇 What has helped you control anger instead of allowing anger to control you? St. Moses the Black, pray for us. 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donatehttps://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletterhttps://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substackhttps://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium Apphttps://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Presshttps://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandisehttps://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fideliumhttps://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speakhttps://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultationhttps://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesseshttps://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 #StMosesTheBlack#CatholicMen#CatholicMasculinity#SaintsForTheStruggle#CatholicSaints#Anger#SelfControl#SelfMastery#ChristianMasculinity#CatholicMan