Rise of the Centurion

The Reclamation of a Mystical Masculine Theology

The world is at war for souls. Families are under siege. Truth itself is wounded and in retreat. It's time to get off the sidelines, suit up, and enter the fray.

In Rise of the Centurion: The Reclamation of a Mystical Masculine Theology, you'll discover what it means to fight the good fight as a member of the Church Militant - soldiers of Christ forged in discipline, courage, and faith. Centurions in Scripture were more than mere soldiers; they were models of faith, humility, and spiritual strength and among the first to recognize Christ as Lord. Their story is now our story.

Drawing from Scripture, the Church Fathers, and the writings of the saints, this book reveals the mystical theology of the centurions - warriors who teach us how to worship, sacrifice, and defend the Faith, extending the order of God to the chaos of the world.

You will meet the Roman officer whose humble prayer we echo at every Mass: "Lord, I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof ..." (Matt. 8:8).

You will stand with Longinus at the foot of the Cross, as blood and water pour from the side of Christ, with eyes that suddenly see and a heart freshly healed - an image of the mercy and grace that flow to us through the sacraments still.

Through the witness of these warriors you will learn to:

Contemplate and internalize the profound mysteries of the piercing of the Sacred Heart
Show courage in defending the Church, her sacraments, and her truth
Surrender to the Cross in trustful obedience to God's will
Worship the Holy Eucharist in deep contemplation of the wounds of Christ
Cultivate humility and open your heart to divine mercy
Reject the idols of the world and live fully for what is eternal
Pray, sacrifice, and perform acts of reparation for those in need of salvation
Go the distance, as ambassadors of God's limitless mercy to a broken world

This is not merely a book - it's a call to arms for every Catholic seeking to live with honor, faith, courage, and zeal. Step into the ranks of the centurions. Put your faith into action. And take your place among the indomitable defenders of the Kingdom of God, conceived from the Sacred Heart of Christ.

Endorsements

“This is a work of deep passion and faith-filled commitment. It provides an extended meditation on the piercing of the Sacred Heart of Jesus by the Roman centurion and of the remarkable redemptive consequences of that violent act. It also traces the roles of the centurions through Scripture and presents them as models for a masculine and militant Catholicism. The Unknown Centurion’s work of ‘speculative theology’ is a rousing and fortifying call for courageous Catholic men to sacrifice and to serve so as to defend their families, their Church, and Christian culture.”

Fr. Bill Miscamble, C.S.C. Professor Emeritus, History, University of Notre Dame

“I’d like to strongly recommend Rise of the Centurion. While the book is rich throughout, the heart of the work is found in its second section, where the author reflects on the centurion at the Cross and the piercing of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He invites the reader to contemplate how God, in His providence, used even a Roman soldier to unleash Divine Mercy upon the world. It’s a powerful meditation on redemption, masculine courage, and God’s mysterious plan of salvation. This is a book meant not just to be read but prayed with, especially by men who desire to live their faith with depth, strength, and purpose.”

Fr. Burke Masters Author, Grand Slam for God; Pastor, St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, Hinsdale, IL

“In Rise of the Centurion, the author masterfully revives the robust spiritual heritage of Catholic manhood, drawing from the valor of saints like St. Michael and St. Ignatius. This work calls men to embody Christ’s warrior ethos—fierce in faith, tender in mercy—amid a world that dilutes masculine virtue. Rooted in Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium, this book weaves mysticism with discipline, urging a reclamation of paternal authority and sacrificial love. A timely antidote to effeminacy, it inspires Catholic men to rise as centurions of the Church, guarding the sacred with unyielding devotion. Highly recommended for renewal in our faith.”

Most Reverend James S. Wall Bishop, Diocese of Gallup