Ep 165 - The War Cry of Beauty: Chris Lewis from Baritus Catholic on Art, Faith, and Fighting Back
In this episode of The Manly Catholic, I sit down with Chris Lewis, the artist and founder behind Baritus Catholic Illustration. Chris is a Catholic convert, husband, father, and craftsman who has made it his mission to counteract the ugliness of modern culture with beauty.
This isn’t just a conversation about art. It’s about the Catholic man’s responsibility to stand guard over beauty, to resist counterfeit creativity like AI-generated “art,” and to recover the discipline and craftsmanship that once built cathedrals. Chris shares how his battle with cancer reoriented his life and how beauty brought him back to God in a powerful way.
We talk about conversion, liturgical living, discipline, and the dangers of compartmentalizing our Catholic faith. Chris doesn’t hold back on calling out the cultural rot in entertainment, art, and media and he reminds us of the need for Catholic men to fight on the frontlines by living lives of integrity, order, and truth.
Products/References Mentioned:
- Baritus Catholic Illustration
- Rome Sweet Home by Dr. Scott Hahn
3 Powerful Quotes from the Episode:
- “Life is about struggling to learn a craft. Life is about investing time in something that’s meaningful.”
- “We need to really be the ones protecting art. It’s up to Catholics to be the gatekeepers and say, no—we’re protecting this because it leads people back to God.”
- “If you’re Catholic on Sunday but live like the world the rest of the week, you’re losing the battle. Faith isn’t part of your life—it must be your life.”
Weekly Challenge for Men:
Begin living liturgically. Anchor your family life in the Church calendar, feast days, and sacraments. This discipline will order everything else and protect you from becoming a man divided.
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