tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38211856065720355902024-03-05T22:16:42.332-08:00For Catholic MenCatholic Men face special challenges as we navigate our increasingly secular world. May this blog guide us to a more personal relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. May we be stronger Catholic husbands, grandfathers, fathers, brothers and sons.Editor @ Parishworld.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11351018547370080019noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821185606572035590.post-35264035219483426252014-11-27T00:35:00.001-08:002014-11-27T00:35:47.932-08:00Pope's Philly trip could be a turning point on US marriage front ::
Catholic News Agency (CNA)Pope's Philly trip could be a turning point on US marriage front :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)Web Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123018155545032393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821185606572035590.post-67446241854700236972014-04-22T07:17:00.001-07:002014-04-22T07:17:52.443-07:00Journey to Heaven — Do you have your map? : The Integrated Catholic Life™Journey to Heaven — Do you have your map? : The Integrated Catholic Life™Web Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123018155545032393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821185606572035590.post-38879089528232045512014-04-01T23:13:00.001-07:002014-04-01T23:15:02.507-07:00From Pain to Gain!From Pain to Gain for the Glory of God!Romans 8:18 I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us.
I've noticed recently that there has been much pain, hurt, sorrow, suffering surrounding me. It has not been affecting me directly, but I've felt the sting that one feels for a relative or friend when they are going Web Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123018155545032393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821185606572035590.post-46680561677085676512014-03-31T23:20:00.001-07:002014-03-31T23:30:47.923-07:00Trust, Believe and Live!John 4:50 Jesus said to him, “You may go; your son will live.” The man believed what Jesus said to him and left.Do you really place your trust in Jesus? Like the royal official in Cana who asked for healing of his ill son, do you believe Jesus completely? Do you trust His timing and His will for you? God wants so much more for you than you could want for youself. So, go to him, offer up your Web Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123018155545032393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821185606572035590.post-34842220962813831612014-03-27T20:20:00.001-07:002014-03-27T20:35:15.343-07:00Wisdom of a Child A friend of mine was telling me about a conversation he was having with his seven year old grandson. His grandson was the product of divorced parents who had remarried and each had a child with their new spouse. My friend asked him is your dad picking you up and taking you home? To which his grandson replied, in a matter of fact tone, "I don't have a home". He further explained, "my mom Web Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123018155545032393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821185606572035590.post-10253906280769989582014-03-21T22:58:00.001-07:002014-03-21T23:12:07.659-07:00Upcoming Catholic Men's EventsSharing the Treasures ® The Truth Will Set You Free8th Annual San Diego Men's Conference(MEN ONLY)Father Stan Fortuna is a member of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York, Father Stan is known for his music and dynamic speaking style. He is known to talk bluntly about Christian living in today’s culture. He has no fear of keeping it real and preaching the truth. He explains Web Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123018155545032393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821185606572035590.post-32856420958496901222013-04-13T09:41:00.001-07:002013-06-09T08:29:44.340-07:00Are you anxiously looking for Jesus?
Luke 2:41-52
The Boy Jesus in the Temple.
Each year his parents went to Jerusalem for the feast of Passover,
and when he was twelve years old, they went up according to festival custom.
After they had completed its days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. Thinking that he was in the caravan, they journeyed for a day and looked Web Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123018155545032393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821185606572035590.post-17985262982232364692013-03-26T20:25:00.000-07:002013-07-02T22:48:58.704-07:00The Master is in need of it!
Luke 19:28-40
Jesus proceeded on his journey up to Jerusalem. As he drew near to Bethphage and
Bethany at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples.He said,
“Go into the village opposite you, and as you enter it you will find a colt tethered
on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here. And if anyone should ask
you,‘Why are you Web Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123018155545032393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821185606572035590.post-26476678373060295262013-03-26T07:34:00.001-07:002013-06-09T08:33:41.140-07:00Prayer for the Defense of Marriage
Prayer In Defense Of Marriage
God our Father, we give you thanks
for the gift of marriage: the bond of life and love, and the font of the family.
The love of husband and wife enriches your Church with children, fills the world with a multitude of spiritual fruitfulness and service, and is the sign of the love of your Son, Jesus Christ, for his Church.
The grace of Jesus flowed forth at Cana Web Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123018155545032393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821185606572035590.post-41164966668783495862013-03-20T21:41:00.002-07:002013-06-09T08:34:00.803-07:00How to Help Others Through Lent
How to Help Others Through Lent
by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. on March 11, 2013 ·
For many, Lent means spiritual self-improvement through sacrifice. It’s often all about what to “give up” for Lent.
But Jesus’ 40 day fast in the wilderness was not for his own sake.
It was all to prepare for his ministry, a ministry that brought light to
those in darkness and healing forWeb Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123018155545032393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821185606572035590.post-62648200844794644802012-04-10T22:30:00.001-07:002013-06-09T08:35:26.789-07:00Liturgy, sacraments should permeate whole of Christian life
Liturgy, sacraments should permeate whole of Christian life
By Brian Pizzalato
The whole of Christian
life is meant to be permeated and marked by the liturgy and the
sacraments. The hallmark of the daily Catholic adult life should be
that it is a liturgical life.
The reception of these
Web Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123018155545032393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821185606572035590.post-74638498148010826792012-02-06T22:32:00.000-08:002013-06-09T08:36:46.384-07:00The Call to be One in Christ
The
Call to be One in Christ
January 30th, 2012 by Maurice Blumberg Print This Article
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The battle is not yours but God’s. (2
Chronicle 20:15)
So whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have
passed away; behold, new things have come. And all this is from God, who
has reconciled us to himself through Christ and given us the ministry
of reconciliation,Web Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123018155545032393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821185606572035590.post-88948857455354629342012-02-01T22:48:00.000-08:002012-02-01T22:48:29.138-08:00Why do I have to confess to a priest?Web Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123018155545032393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821185606572035590.post-84973542223306403092012-02-01T20:02:00.000-08:002012-02-01T20:02:19.894-08:00
Are You Leading Like Jesus?
February 1st, 2012 by Dr. Tracy C. Miller Print This Article
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“Go and preach the Gospel. And if you must, use words.” – St. Francis of Assisi to his followers
One of the foundational principles of the Catholic Vision for Leading
Like Jesus is that “our actions speak louder than words.” In my book by
the Web Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123018155545032393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821185606572035590.post-64543261000406255882012-01-21T17:27:00.000-08:002012-01-21T17:31:44.344-08:00Say Yes to God’s Plan
Say Yes to God’s Plan
January 18th, 2012 by Maurice Blumberg Print This Article
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Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. (Psalm 33:1)
For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, plans for your
welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope. When you
call me, and come and pray to me, I will listen to Web Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123018155545032393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821185606572035590.post-89728868667575789472010-05-07T12:23:00.001-07:002010-05-07T12:28:34.441-07:00A Father's Thoughts on Mother's DayA Father's Thoughts on Mother's DayChanging the world, one family at a timeby Jake Frost MAY 9, 2010 (www.faithandfamilylive.com) - My world is different now. I used to wear a suit and tie, go out to lunch, and travel. Now I wear spit-up, pick-up lunch remnants from the floor, and my travelling is done pushing a stroller around the block. I’m a stay-at-home dad.For many years I worked in a Editor @ Parishworld.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11351018547370080019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821185606572035590.post-90124754155101723202010-04-27T22:19:00.000-07:002010-04-27T22:24:20.723-07:00Developing and Following a Spiritual Wellness Program<!--/archivebox--> Developing and Following a Spiritual Wellness Program By Maurice Blumberg Then Levi gave a great banquet for Jesus in his house, and a large crowd of tax collectors and others were at table with them. The Pharisees and their scribes complained to his disciples, saying, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” Web Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123018155545032393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821185606572035590.post-72011176684675729612010-04-12T21:15:00.001-07:002010-04-12T21:22:53.218-07:00Do You Believe Jesus Wants to Heal You?Do You Believe Jesus Wants to Heal You?By Maurice Blumberg While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him (Luke Web Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123018155545032393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821185606572035590.post-40536165239842166772010-04-08T13:22:00.000-07:002013-03-14T21:07:45.719-07:00Real Men Pray the Rosary
Real Men Pray the Rosary
Contemporary Catholics Retool Rosary
By Ana Campoy
MCALLEN, Texas, Apr. 9, 2010 (http://online.wsj.com) — For years David Calvillo ignored his mother's pleas to pray the rosary, a thing he associated with old ladies and funerals.
Then he was handed a wooden-bead rosary at a religious retreat, where he prayed it among a chorus of 79 other men. After going through the Editor @ Parishworld.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11351018547370080019noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821185606572035590.post-60289691451110989302010-04-02T20:54:00.000-07:002010-04-02T21:14:19.020-07:00"Behold, your mother.""Behold, your mother."John 19:26-27 26 When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold, your son." 27 Then he said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother." And from that hour the disciple took her into his home. The last gift Jesus gave to us, His mother. Have you accepted this gift from Him? Mary doesn't distract us from Jesus, she leads usWeb Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123018155545032393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821185606572035590.post-83323653611040004312010-03-24T19:16:00.000-07:002010-03-24T19:17:50.581-07:00St. Joseph and ManhoodSt. Joseph and ManhoodBy Msgr. Charles PopeI remember once being amused to hear that a certain Franciscan Theologian from the 19th Century (whose name I cannot remember) wrote a six volume “Life of St. Joseph.” Six volumes?! How could one possibly get enough material? We know so little of Joseph from the Scriptures. He seems to have been the strong, silent type. Not a word of his is recorded. ButEditor @ Parishworld.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11351018547370080019noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821185606572035590.post-71447876552329277662010-03-21T20:14:00.000-07:002010-03-21T20:40:46.375-07:00Committing Our Lives to Christ and Receiving New Life in Him <!--/archivebox--> Committing Our Lives to Christ and Receiving New Life in Him By Maurice Blumberg Lent is a wonderful season to deepen our relationship with the crucified and risen Lord. One way to do this is to deepen the commitment of our lives to Christ and live out more authentically the new life we have received in him. I have been Web Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123018155545032393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821185606572035590.post-47475057938746879362010-03-12T20:21:00.000-08:002010-03-12T20:36:05.058-08:00Opening Ourselves to Jesus’ Call to Follow Him<!--/archivebox--> Opening Ourselves to Jesus’ Call to Follow Him By Maurice Blumberg As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up, knelt down before him, and asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus answered him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: ‘You shall not kill; Web Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123018155545032393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821185606572035590.post-43501275875915210732010-03-09T22:03:00.000-08:002010-03-12T21:43:16.720-08:00Are You Man Enough? By Father Bryce Sibley Are You Man Enough?By Father Bryce SibleyAudio talk by Fr. Bryce Sibley on Masculine Spirituality.Click here to listen. <!-- MainHead:End --> <!-- 3 --> <!-- SubMainHead:Begin --> Web Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123018155545032393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821185606572035590.post-10589066704013630612010-03-07T16:42:00.000-08:002010-03-08T23:07:02.743-08:00Deaconate Formation Office InvitationDeaconate Formation Office InvitationThe Diocese of San Bernardino invites you to join deacon candidates and their families for Mass at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 13th, 2010 at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral.Click here for flyer.See For Catholic Men calendar for directionsWeb Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123018155545032393noreply@blogger.com0