Why your Parish Needs Men

Why do we need men in a parish? How do we form smaller men's groups? What should be the focus of men's groups? We talk about this with our good friend, Fr. Brian O'Brien. Become a Patron! Over 40 interviews, a course with Karlo Broussard, a 10 part series on the domestic church, a course on fitness and virtue by Pat Flynn, and free thank you gifts for supporting the show! WE ARE PLANNING A TRIP TO IRELAND FOR 2022! WANT TO GO WITH US? WE ARE FINALIZING THE DETAILS. TO STAY UP-TO-DATE,  Click here About our drink: We recorded on a Tuesday while on Exodus90, so that means we are sipping on the water! About our gear: N/A - we jumped right into the topic About the Topic: It's important for men to gather in a small men's group. But how do we get men to the parish? What's the most important thing once we get them there? We talk about this with our guest, Fr. Brian O'Brien. Men's groups should focus on: Events led by men Jesus Christ as the focus Emphasis on reconciliation and the Eucharist Catechesis with a male perspective A commitment of the Bishop and priests Build off of existing men's groups Hold diocese-wide events on a regular basis Hold frequent parish-focused men's events Incorporating "dad-kid" events This episode is sponsored by: CHRIST CENTERED CAPITAL We point out what companies, organizations and charities are aligned with Christian Values, and which are not, so you can make morally informed decisions on what to do with your capital. Use promo code TCMS2021 for a 1 month free subscription.    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7Sm9FwvpBs] Exodus90 starts JANUARY 17! Hey men, Let me ask you: in the past 90 days, how often did you eat a little too much, drink a little too much, or spend too much time in the office? How many times did you ignore your wife, children, or friends just to thumb through social media, watch Netflix, YouTube, or a game? So many men today are distracted. They’re dependent on the comforts of this world, making them incapable of even knowing they aren’t free to say no to those things. Guys, we were made for more than this. If you desire freedom from those attachments — Freedom to be a better husband, a better father, and a better man for others — I invite you to check out Exodus 90 Exodus 90 is a ninety-day program that gets us back to the fundamentals of the faith: prayer, self-denial, and fraternity. It starts on January 17th and ends on Easter Sunday.More than 50,000 men from around the world — Catholics, Christians, even folks that don’t align with any Christian faith —  have done this. Of these men, 99% report experiencing greater freedom. You can check it out for yourself at Exodus90.com TIME CODES: If this is your first time listening to The Catholic Man Show, we do 3 things almost every episode:1.) Open, review, and enjoy a man beverage – Minutes 1-12.2.) Highlight a man gear – Minutes 12-24.3.) Have a manly conversation – Minutes 24-48If you haven’t listened to The Catholic Man Show before, check out our previous episodes here. Subscribe to our  YouTube channel to watch past episodes. Want to help The Catholic Man Show? By giving us a rating on iTunes, it helps others find the show. Want to say up with The Catholic Man Show? Sign up for our mailing list: Click Here Looking for a prayer to pray with your wife? Check this blog out. Are you getting our emails? Sign up for our newsletter where we give you all bacon content – never spam.  SIGN UP HERE: If you enjoyed this episode of The Catholic Man Show and are looking to protect your family from the dangers of the internet, go to Covenant Eyes and use promo code “Catholicman” for a 30-day free trial of keeping your family safe. It’s getting colder outside – time to get your TCMS stocking cap!