About Anvil & Arrow
Anvil & Arrow is a weekly newsletter for Catholic men who want to grow stronger, lead boldly, and live with purpose.
In a world where many men drift—chasing comfort or collapsing under pressure—Anvil & Arrow is a call to something better.
It’s a call to be forged and launched.
Why “Anvil & Arrow”?
The anvil is the place of formation. It’s where raw iron is shaped through heat and hammer strikes. It’s slow, gritty work—growing in discipline, virtue, and skill.
The arrow is the mission. A well-forged arrow doesn’t stay in the quiver. It’s launched toward a target. Our strength isn’t meant for us alone. It’s meant to serve our families, our churches, and our communities.
At Anvil & Arrow, we pursue both: formation and mission.
What You’ll Find Here
Every Thursday, you’ll receive:
- Stories that inspire formation
- Challenges that sharpen your edge
- Tools and habits to strengthen your purpose
We talk about the work that matters:
- Marriage
- Fatherhood
- Leadership
- Culture
- Self-mastery
You won’t find shallow advice here. You’ll find stories, practical tools, and hard questions that push you to grow.
Who Is This For?
If you’re a man who:
- Feels the weight of responsibility
- Wants to grow in virtue
- Desires to lead with strength and humility
- Is tired of drifting
…this is for you.
You don’t have to be perfect. But you do have to show up.
Join the Forge
Anvil & Arrow isn’t just content—it’s a community of men choosing to step forward, one strike at a time.
Subscribe to the newsletter. Leave a comment. Invite a brother to join.
Together, we’ll become the kind of men the world needs.
Anvil: the place of formation.
Arrow: the mission we’re sent on.
About the Author
Thomas McAnerney
I’m a husband, father, and Catholic man committed to the long, arduous work of formation. I’ve been a teacher, tutor, coach, factory worker, and now a sales representative for a Catholic textbook company. I am happy to volunteer to help my community. Through Anvil & Arrow, I’m sharing stories, challenges, and lessons from my own journey toward becoming the man I’m called to be.
I believe in forging strength through struggle—and that no man should walk this road alone.