Joe Catholic presents the My Stogie Mystagogy podcast. While sitting around in the Theological Armory, we smoke cigars, drink good whisky and discuss everyday ordinary life through a Catholic perspective. Our conversations range from the sublime to the ridiculous.
We've all had moments when we knew what we should do but didn't quite get around to doing it. In this episode of My Stogie Mystagogy, Don and Mark reflect on Jesus' parable of the two sons and what it means to actually do God's will. Their conversation explores God's abundant mercy, the ongoing nature of conversion, and the examples of obedience set by Jesus and St. Joseph. Along the way, they share personal experiences that illustrate how faith is lived out in the ordinary responsibilities and relationships of daily life. The takeaway is simple: God gives us countless opportunities to begin again, but our response to His grace must move beyond words and good intentions to concrete actions. The challenge for each of us is to recognize the vineyard God has entrusted to us and faithfully do the work He's asking us to do.
What Ya Drinkin'?
Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch (https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/scotch/single-malt/glenmorangie-quinta-ruban-14-year-single-malt-scotch/p/220061750?srsltid=AU7gw4WQOouYj3sMfFLQoFR6LMOQPD4RX085kJjvHhkxcT5PGFsobGAx)
What Ya Smokin'?
Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Presidente Maduro (https://thecigarauthority.com/padron-anniversary-presidente-maduro-cigar-review/) (Don)
Espinosa 601 Blue 20th Anniversary (https://www.thecigarthief.com/product/espinosa-601-blue-label-20th-anniversary/?srsltid=AU7gw4XRA5msSBIkcbki_vX8SaB5bYhuZW5qbt4c5d2qSBhZe9wTcFiQ)(Mark).
What Ya Readin'?
Situated by Angela Duckworth (https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Situated/Angela-Duckworth/9781668005941?utm_campaign=situated_ad&utm_medium=scribner_display_ad&utm_source=google_pmax_ad&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24183803179&gbraid=0AAAAADv-uEk7fZkVCgka9XzzQTTjOTosf&gclid=CjwKCAjwoaLWBhAWEiwAnyituyo-uyPGS9w4h2MuCzqVGTqqIblGmgJNZOQVcah_mwstr5fiN0y-DBoCj_gQAvD_BwE) (Don)
A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr. (https://alexgude.com/books/a_canticle_for_leibowitz/) (Mark).
27 Sept 2026
That’s Not Fair! When God’s Generosity Bothers Us
What does it really mean to say that God is just and merciful? This week, Mark and Don dig into the Gospel of the laborers in the vineyard and the uncomfortable question at its heart: what happens when God’s generosity doesn’t seem fair to us? The conversation moves from Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas to the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, exploring justice as giving others their due and mercy as our response to the misery of another. Along the way, they discuss forgiveness, fraternal correction, spiritual envy, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and the temptation to compare what God has given us with what He has given someone else. Ultimately, the vineyard reminds us that God continues to call—and the real question is whether we are willing to stop standing around and answer Him.
What Ya Smokin’: Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Presidente Maduro — $22
What Ya Drinkin’: Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14 Year Old — $55
19 Sept 2026
Winning Souls, Not Arguments: The Art of Fraternal Correction
n this episode of My Stogie Mystagogy, Don and Mark explore the Christian responsibility of fraternal correction through the Sunday readings, reflecting on how God calls us to help one another on the path to salvation. Drawing on Scripture, personal experiences, and lessons learned through marriage, fatherhood, and friendship, they discuss the importance of correcting others with charity, humility, and genuine concern for their souls. They also examine the need to remain open to correction ourselves, recognizing that God often works through the people closest to us. Along the way, the conversation turns to the responsibilities of fathers and grandfathers, the importance of building meaningful relationships, and the opportunities we have to guide one another toward Christ.
What Ya Smokin' & Drinkin'? Don enjoys an Arturo Fuente Hemingway Best Seller paired with Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky, while Mark smokes a Romeo y Julieta 1875 Churchill paired with Dewar's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky.
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