The Saint Every Angry Man Needs to Know | St. Moses the Black

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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. 00:00 Saints for the Struggle Episode 2 00:15 St. Moses the Black & the Battle With Anger 00:27 Before Moses Became a Saint 01:23 From Robber to St. Moses the Black 01:40 Conversion Doesn't End the Struggle 02:05 Moses Enters the Egyptian Desert 02:49 The Old Man Followed Him Into the Monastery 03:15 When Confession Doesn't End the Battle 04:20 Having a Battle Doesn't Mean You've Lost 04:56 Four Robbers Enter Moses' Cell 06:01 Real Strength Is Self-Control 06:29 The False Idea of Masculine Strength 07:09 When Anger Looks Respectable 08:10 Does Their Sin Decide What Man You Become? 08:28 Moses and the Basket of Sand 09:17 Why We See Everyone Else's Sins 10:21 Look at the Sand Before You Judge 11:12 Holiness Takes Time 11:47 God Gives Opportunities to Practice Virtue 12:45 How Moses Practiced Meekness 13:02 From Taking From Others to Serving Them 13:27 Same Strength, Different Master 14:01 Grace Orders Masculine Strength 14:10 What If Your Anger Is Justified? 15:16 The Death of St. Moses the Black 16:29 Three Lessons for Fighting Anger 16:36 1. Don't Obey the First Reaction 16:54 2. Look at the Sand 17:21 3. Give Your Strength a Better Purpose 17:45 Strength Under Control 18:19 Your Past Does Not Define You 18:42 Remember Moses When Anger Rises 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 #StMosesTheBlack #CatholicMen #CatholicMasculinity #SaintsForTheStruggle #CatholicSaints #Anger #SelfControl #SelfMastery #ChristianMasculinity #CatholicMan

Topics

• Anger