Politics, Concentration Camps, & St Catherine of Sienna? What do a medieval saint and a concentration camp survivor have to say to a modern man trying to do the right thing? A lot, it turns out. Deacon Eric Paige opens up about his own turning point—from a fast track in politics to a life of faith and service. He talks about why St. Catherine of Siena’s fierce love and clear calling speak so deeply to him, and how Viktor Frankl’s ability to find meaning in the worst darkness still lights the way today. This isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about trusting God enough to take the next step.For any man trying to show up for his family, his church, and himself—this is a story about courage, clarity, and how we keep going when the path isn’t clear.Subscribe free to the weekly Heroic Men email: https://stories.heroicmen.orgFor the price of a coffee, you can support our mission to reach 25,000 men in 2025. https://heroicmen.org/give | ABOUT HEROIC MEN |Heroic Men strengthens men to become missionary disciples, to bring more men to Jesus Christ. Get the best Catholic media for men on our brotherhood-building platform - let's leave no man behind.Website: https://heroicmen.orgHeroic Map: Find an event near you: https://heroicmen.org/mapJoin the Heroic Brotherhood: Our only community: https://heroicmen.org/brotherhoodHeroic Merch: Show your support for this heroic mission: https://store.heroicmen.orgDonate now: Join the Heroic Alliance: https://heroicmen.org/alliance| FOLLOW ON SOCIAL |Facebook:   / heroicmanhood  Instagram:   / heroicmanhood  TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Heroic Stories3:20 – Why St. Catherine of Siena7:13 – Choosing faith over politics11:02 – Role in diaconal formation18:44 – When life feels overwhelming24:34 – Gladiator and favorite films28:04 – Hope in dark places29:15 – Serving deacons and dads33:32 – St. Michael Chaplet routine