We had a special visitor come by the parish before Christmas. He told us “This Church and you all are a major reason why this happened.”
Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
Congratulations, Fernando and a Merry Christmas!
Ways to be a better Catholic man:
— Get up early
— Start the day on your knees before God
— Pray the Liturgy of the Hours
— Walk frequently, lift heavy, sprint once in a while
— Eat real food, avoid junk
— Fast AND Feast in a way that gives glory to God
— Take your family to mass & make Sundays intentional
— Commit to a weekly Holy Hour
— Go to confession more often
— Pray and sacrifice on Fridays for people in your life who need it
— Write down your goals/habits and get accountability from your brothers for following through
— Examine your conscience daily, learn from your mistakes, thank God for your blessings,
— Get to know your Blessed Mother and other saints and ask them for help and intercession
— Get to know your local priests, have them over for meals, pray together, and engage in edifying conversation.
— Get together with other Catholic men to pray, discuss goals/challenges, and find ways to serve the community together.
— Develop a strong reading discipline
— Learn about the virtues and use the concepts to continually evaluate your life and take steps to grow in holiness
— Fiercely guard your media inputs.
— Counter every temptation to lust by praying for God’s blessing and protection on the women you encounter
— Avoid news/church drama unless it is strictly necessary for the fulfillment of your particular vocation
— Pray for your priests, bishop, and the pope (whether or not you like them)
What else?