The BeatiDudesEpisode 203
The story behind Catholic Joe
Steven joins The BeatiDudes to discuss Catholic Joe, his cross-country pilgrimage, and the story behind the book.
The Church and the WorldNeeds a Superhero...
For our struggle is not with flesh and blood but with the principalities, with the powers, with the world rulers of this present darkness, with the evil spirits in the heavens.
01 / Meet Catholic Joe
A first look at
Catholic Joe.
Discover Catholic Joe: Superhero in this introduction from Steven Thomas. Then step into the story with a free first chapter.
Read Chapter 102 / The story
What Can One Man
Possibly Do?
This is the first in the Catholic Joe series.
Lieutenant General Joseph Salvatore, husband and father of a large family, is a man’s man. At age 48 he is still considered one of the deadliest men on the planet, able to kill an enemy with his bare hands, and with the same hands tenderly caress his wife and children.
Joe brings this same lethal intensity as he fights to save his youngest brother Vinny’s marriage.
Read Chapter 101
Authentic Catholic Masculinity
Sacrificial fatherhood, marital fidelity, and moral courage over worldly ambition.
02
Faith Under Persecution
Standing firm against societal and institutional corruption without compromising one’s faith or duty to protect family.
03
Spiritual Warfare
Treating prayer, the sacraments, and the teachings of the Church as the ultimate armor against evil.
Catholic Joe
Joseph Salvatore strode through O’Hare Airport with a strong gait—his Gucci aviators gleaming and his trenchcoat rustling while his earbuds silently screamed “Boom, boom, boom, boom!”
Joe liked to go with John Lee Hooker’s classic for unique missions …and he was definitely on one now.
Time was of the essence…
Read the full first chapter04 / The characters
Main Characters
01Joseph SalvatoreThe main character
Joseph Salvatore is the main character who is an archetype that many can relate to…he is strong, virile, highly intelligent, yet flawed in a comforting kind of way…he is filled with courage, and willing to take chances. A beloved son of the church, 4th degree Knight of Columbus, Spec Ops ace, and high-level military genius. He is prone to follow the path of strength and power as his default setting.
02Vincenzo SalvatoreJoe’s youngest brother
Vincenzo Salvatore is the youngest brother of Joe. He is a hard charging tech genius who recently sold his Information Technology Company for hundreds of millions of dollars at the cost of his family and marriage.
03Mary SalvatoreJoe’s wife
Mary Salvatore is the heroic wife of Joe, whose heart and dedication gives him the support and strength he needs to fight the ultimate battle.
04Eddy BA mysterious street person
Eddy B is an irresistible and mysterious street person who finds himself intertwined in the lives of Vinny and Joe whose simple wisdom changes the trajectory of their lives.
05Fr. McCloskeyFormer Marine chaplain
Fr. McCloskey is the former Marine chaplain and long-time friend of Joe who prepares him to possibly lay down his life, and gives him the gift of unimaginable value.
06Fr. SudacThe mystic Priest
Fr. Sudac is the mystic Priest who takes Joe deep into his soul to find the meaning of his mission, and to explain the spiritual battle that lay before him.
07TommyState Department colleague
Tommy is Joe’s long-time State Department colleague and friend who is a behind the scenes mastermind, who architected with Joe the most recent branch of the military, Space Force.
05 / Reader reviews
Testimonials
It was a page-turner from start to finish as Joe lived out his faith courageously in extremely challenging circumstances.
Faith, Family, Romance, Adventure…it has it all!
my eyes were burning at 2:00 am and I did not want to stop.
07 / Watch & listen
Podcasts & conversations
Go deeper with Steven Thomas: the faith, experiences, and inspiration behind Catholic Joe.
Fresh CatholicEpisode 113
A journey of faith and purpose
Explore Steven’s journey of faith and the 4,500-mile pilgrimage that inspired the novel.
The Regular Catholic Guy Show
Meet the author and his hero
Meet Joe Salvatore and hear why Steven wrote Catholic Joe: Superhero.
Ready to step into Joe’s world?
Read the free first chapter08 / Let’s Talk
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Catholic Speakers Organization
09 / Get the book
Catholic Joe:
Superhero
What Can One Man Possibly Do?
By Steven S. Thomas
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10 / From the series
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From the Catholic Joe Series
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12 / Contact
Get in Touch
If you have any questions on the Catholic Joe book, you can ask them here!
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