Wednesday, December 30, 2015
New Year's liturgical reflection, December 30th, 2015
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Liturgical video reflection:
http://bcove.me/plg1k8lv
Liturgical reference:
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/123015.cfm
Practical Tip Of The Day:
Jesus was merciful to all around Him. Be merciful today.
Video Of The Day:
Matthew Kelly and Christmas and the New Evangelization
Monday, December 28, 2015
Sunday, December 27, 2015
If you really want to hear how the Old and the New Testament link together in Jesus Christ, then...
Listen to Dr. Scott Hahn make his case ..... this is truly an incredible presentation of salvation history.
New Year's Liturgy Reflection: December 28th, 2015
Liturgical video reflection:
http://bcove.me/rqnzboeo
Liturgical reference:
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122815.cfm
Practical Tip Of The Day:
Ask someone you see everyday but never speak to on how their day is. Reach out to a neighbor.
Video Of The Day:
Dr. Scott Hahn gives thanks and vision for the future....
https://youtu.be/LQaq05vd1pw
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Email us today at 2016catholicmensconference@gmail.com
Friday, December 25, 2015
Christmas reflection: Miracles
Liturgical video reflection:
http://bcove.me/9bc8wo61
Liturgical reference:
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122515-day.cfm
Practical Tip Of The Day:
Brothers and sisters - Merry Christ-mas!
While reading Matthew Kelly's new book, Rediscovering Jesus I came across his chapter on everyday miracles. As Jesus performed miracles, many focused on curing the ill, ridding individuals of their demons and curing the blind. Today, do we not witness these same miracles? We have doctors who heal, priests who exorcise our demons and many brothers and sisters who help us to cure various forms of blindness. So today, let's be thankful for all the miracles that we see every single day. Amen.
Video Of The Day:
Catholic church on evangelization -
https://youtu.be/MwInY93oaLo
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Advent's conclusion, Liturgical Reflection: December 23
Video liturgical reflection:
http://bcove.me/lj1279yj
Liturgical reference:
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122315.cfm
Practical Tip Of The Day:
Advent is a time of renewal and reflection. How can we be renewed through the life of Jesus Christ? Today's readings refer the purifying of men. Today, try sitting in absolute quiet, cell phones and computers turned off, and pray for 5 minutes, asking the Holy Spirit to purify you in His way.
Video Of The Day:
A little Christmas humor, the Saturday Night Live way...
https://youtu.be/ZiuYmM0lG6o
Monday, December 21, 2015
Sunday, December 20, 2015
December 20th Christmas and Advent Reflection
Liturgical video reflection:
http://bcove.me/3mlxt5z1
Liturgical reference:
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122015.cfm
Practical Tip Of The Day:
Take a walk today on the beach or in front of a body of water. Picture Jesus walking beside you or upon the water. How does it make you feel? God Bless.
Video Of The Day:
https://youtu.be/P9JxR2NQ-Ks
Friday, December 18, 2015
What do Catholics really believe?
What We Believe
"Our profession of faith begins with God, for God is the First and the Last, the beginning and the end of everything. The Credo begins with God the Father, for the Father is the first divine person of the Most Holy Trinity; our Creed begins with the creation of heaven and earth, for creation is the beginning and the foundation of all God's works."
---the Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 198
Catholic belief is succinctly expressed in the profession of faith or credo called theNicene Creed:The Nicene Creed
I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the Only Begotten Son of God,
born of the Father before all ages.
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,
and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end.
the Only Begotten Son of God,
born of the Father before all ages.
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,
and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins
and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins
and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Christmas and Advent reflection: December 18th, 2015
Liturgical video reflection:
http://bcove.me/sue535xo
Liturgical reference:
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121815.cfm
Practical Tip Of The Day:
Divorce. Our marriages are fragile. And there are many legitimate reasons for marriages to not work out. But....Joseph quietly bore the cross of Jesus by not leaving Mary, his pregnant wife-to-be. But he had plenty of help. Angels visited his dreams, suggesting he stick with Mary and make Jesus' journey of salvation possible.
So, before you make a decision, go to the Lord in adoration for help. Google 'Adoration Chapel' in your locale and spend time with the Lord. Let him help you through whatever cross you bear. Ask and you shall receive. God Bless.
Video Of The Day:
Watch people in CA do works of mercy:
https://youtu.be/7REnLg1ZIHg
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Liturgical Christmas, Advent Reflection: December 17th
Liturgical video reflection:
http://bcove.me/hkto9q9x
Liturgical reference:
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121715.cfm
Practical Tip Of The Day:
How can we claim to understand God's calling for us if we do not study Him? For this Christmas, order a copy of Rediscovering Jesus for a powerful, personal study of God's son. Get to know Him! Amen.
Video Of The Day:
Bishop Barron -
Advent is not a time of cozy anticipation!
Historically, before, during and after Christ's time, Israel was a very difficult place to be. The Babylonians had defeated Israel and the Jews experienced great oppression. And then, Jesus comes, to help lead the Jews back to the Lord. And His kingdom is so radical, so uplifting, we can not help but be filled with an anticipation for not only a powerful re-birth, but can pray on how this re-birth can renew our very own lives.
https://youtu.be/jz-l8rEIdEc
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Advent Christmas reflection: December 16
Liturgical video reflection:
http://bcove.me/dbs6lwbz
Liturgical reference:
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121615.cfm
Practical Tip Of The Day:
Do not look at or use your phone for 1 hour. How do you feel at the end of this period?
Video Of The Day:
https://youtu.be/oqmTM-mNBL0
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Advent and Christmas Reflection: December 15th
Liturgical video reflection:
http://bcove.me/yc6u1mrz
Liturgical reference:
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121515.cfm
Practical Tip Of The Day:
Forgive. Today we hear about the prodigal son and the father not only forgives his son, but celebrates his son's return. What is holding you back from forgiving? To get to a state of peace, forgiveness is often the path. Isn't it in a peaceful state that we all want to be?
Video Of The Day:
The benefits of confession?
https://youtu.be/ocjFAgSDrhk
Monday, December 14, 2015
Advent and Christmas Reflection: December 13th
Liturgical video reflection:
http://bcove.me/wy3avucr
Liturgical reference:
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121415.cfm
Practical Tip Of The Day:
Ask for help. So often we are islands, trying to solve the day-to-day problems we encounter. Often times, our Lord puts people in our lives who are here to help us. We only need to ask. Ask for help.
Video Of The Day:
How would Jesus celebrate this Christmas?
https://youtu.be/r7qIOF_rUTk
Saturday, December 12, 2015
December 12th Advent and Christmas Reflection: Mary says 'Yes!'
Liturgical video reflection:
http://bcove.me/s0pu4kug
Liturgical reference:
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121215.cfm
Practical Tip Of The Day:
Jesus' mother says 'Yes,' to what was a very strange request, to conceive the Lord without relations with a man. And yet, she agrees to play the essential role in messianic history. Have you been asked to say 'Yes' to serve someone else? Think of one way you have been asked to serve where your initial reaction was 'No.' You might have been too busy.
Today, trying saying 'Yes' to one way you are being called to serve.
Amen.
Video Of The Day:
How do Catholics approach Jesus' mother, Mary?
https://youtu.be/pGgL49-Zh74
Friday, December 11, 2015
December 11 Advent, Christmas Reflection
Liturgy video reflection:
http://bcove.me/3xe710hx
Liturgical reference:
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121115.cfm
Practical tip of the day:
Be a great follower! Some many times we think how we are going to lead, to take charge. These thoughts have often been formed by a western civilization and culture that does not value following. But Jesus says to pick up your cross and follow Him. So, today, pray on one way you can follow, follow in your family, follow in your community, one way to follow our Lord. Amen. God Bless.
Video of the day:
God is real and he is right here -
https://youtu.be/mel7wZ4i-4I
Thursday, December 10, 2015
What to expect from the 2016 Catholic Men's Conference?
- Great, faithful speakers
- Practical tips on how you can grow in your faith journey
- Fellowship
- A day you will never forget!
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Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Advent and preparation for Christmas reflection
Video liturgical reflection:
http://bcove.me/xl0v1yu6
Liturgical reference:
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/120915.cfm
Practical Tip Of The Day:
Pride. We all have it and often do not recognize it. Find a community of men that will tell you from a place of love the truth when you are pride-filled. As an example, a men's bible study group. The Cursillo community. Men who share Jesus as their greatest common factor. They will love you the best from a place of truth.
Video Of The Day:
https://youtu.be/wG4VF0jU568
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Mary's Feast Day Reflection...and more!
Video liturgical reflection:
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception: The celebration of Mother Mary!
http://bcove.me/9hwghlv5
Liturgical reference:
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/120815.cfm
Practical Tip Of The Day:
Find and join a community with Jesus as its greatest common factor. Communities are made up of brethren, brothers and sisters. Some are based on characteristics like location. And a Jesus-based community is based on people who share a love for Jesus Christ. It is often in such a community that we find what need/want to see and hear: Love for us, love for others, service to others and various forms of bountiful harvest. As an example, a Bible Study is a form of community. A Men's prayer group is a form of community. Community! Amen.
Video Of The Day:
Learn more about Renewal Ministeries!
https://youtu.be/-yxnd8RnHdA
Monday, December 7, 2015
Sunday, December 6, 2015
Advent: Daily Reflection
Liturgical Video Reflection:
http://bcove.me/4jt2jnic
Liturgical reference:
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/120715.cfm
Practical Tip Of The Day:
Get involved in Catholic renewal!
https://vimeo.com/110900234
Video Of The Day:
Bishop Barron on theological renewal within the church -
https://youtu.be/5rvHNFHT3ag
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Advent: December 6th Liturgical Reflection
Video liturgical reflection:
http://bcove.me/50lidz18
Liturgical reference:
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/120615.cfm
Practical Tip Of The Day:
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Video Of The Day:
Reflect on the meaning of the Advent and Christmas Season with Bishop Barron:
https://youtu.be/0AzKkZXMFLc
2016 Catholic Men's Conference:
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To assist, please email us at:
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Friday, December 4, 2015
Today's Readings
Liturgical reflection:
How many things do we believe in? It seems like there are fewer and fewer bedrock institutions, ideas and concepts that are believable.
On many levels, sociological, physical, the economy, politically and philosophically, there seems to be constant equivocation, where everything stands for nothing, as everything's supposed nature changes on a daily basis. Man continually spins new stories around the meaning of life and all its happenings. But are they truthful?
But Jesus, the son of man, quite simply says 'believe' in Him and miracles will happen. And haven't they? Don't they happen when we believe?
Not only can your faith heal physical maladies as Jesus heals the faith-filled blind men, but also the spiritual ones.
Today, pray to Jesus for a contemplative fulfillment and healing that He brings.
Amen.
Liturgical Reference:
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/120415.cfm
Practical Tip Of The Day:
Say 'Jesus I trust in you' throughout each moment of today. Reflect this evening on how reciting Jesus' name had an effect on your day.
Video Of The Day:
Watch Professor Kreeft discuss his book on the anti-relativist: G. K. Chesterton!
https://youtu.be/pQDoLFXB14c
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Have we been saved?
Liturgical reflection:
Catholics and many of their Protestant brothers and sisters pray with and study the life of Jesus Christ. And sometimes we have a tendency to relax our love for Him, as we believe that if we believe that Jesus is who he proclaimed to be, that we will be 'saved' and guaranteed a spot in heaven. Maybe our belief in Jesus might make us feel somehow comfortably 'saved.'
But Jesus suggests a true belief in Him, a divine man who is the world's true disrupter, is much more than proclaiming oneself 'saved.' No, we cannot just say 'Lord, Lord,' and expect entrance into Heaven. We actually have to do His will, 'the will of the Father.'
A kingdom of heaven on earth not only includes a prayer-filled, dynamic, intimate relationship with God, but requires action.
And where should our actions focus? Jesus gives us the answer:
To be 'Blessed' in this life, to be 'happy,' all we need to do is His will:
30
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’j31The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”Mark 12: 30-31
Amen.
Liturgical reference:
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/120315.cfm
Practical Tip Of The Day:
Pick up the phone today. Call someone that has been on your mind, in need. God Bless.
Video Of The Day:
Often times, we are called to act from our beliefs, our sense of dignity and justice. Find out how the Catholic Church views life, freedom and each special, individual God creation:
https://youtu.be/ABRl2ZSs58E
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Today's Readings
Liturgical reflection:
The Lord's promises are many: He will feed us 'rich foods' and even destroy the prospects of death's by ripping it in half. He does all of this through His creative words and most of all through the example of His only begotten son, Jesus Christ. It is through Jesus that our human minds and hearts can start to sometimes just tangentially, but at others, contemplatively fathom how great our Lord is and what he promises us here on earth and after this life.
But today's psalm is Psalm 23, and its position in between the first reading and today's gospel shows us how to connect and be a part of the Lord's promises. King David encourages us to 'live in the house of the Lord' all the days of my life.'
We can only do this through our commitment and discipline to constantly trust and commune in the Lord. To do this, we really need a behavior change, a life change to make such a commitment in such a busy, noisy world.
For inspiration, please see video below:
God Bless.
Liturgical reference:
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/120215.cfm
Practical Tip Of The Day:
There is a Catholic Church near you...well, for at least most of our readers. The church provides a network of faith that has Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit and God the Father as its greatest common factors. While the church is imperfect, it has stood the tests of time, reformed when necessary and has never watered down or gotten rid of Jesus ministry's teachings. The church feeds, clothes, teaches and provides service work for more of God's children than any other secular organization. There is a certain richness to it that is hard to describe in mere words. It is an experience, with 1000's of ways to receive and experience the joys and bear the crosses of this life.
So, today, find the Catholic Churches in your area. Look at their Mass schedule and then schedule and attend one Mass.
Live in the house of the Lord!
Video Of The Day:
Watch Christopher Stefanick talk about how to say 'Yes!' to a new life in Christ:
https://youtu.be/ko-29MLXuE4
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Jesus' Justice
Liturgical reflection:
Today's reading speaks to justice. Jesus' understanding of justice and our obtainment of it centers on the poor, hungry and brokenhearted, the fallen, i.e. US! Even better, Jesus starts prescribing what a just world, what heaven on earth looks like (paraphrase): The lions will eat hay with the oxen!
This is totally at odds with our world and our practices. But He hints at how we can turn around and love him and all of our brothers and sisters.
All we have to do is turn to him, have a healthy 'fear' of Him, where we acknowledge His role as the creator, the special gifts He has given us and ask Him for guidance along our spiritual, life's path.
This is true justice, when we all look to God for guidance, for it is in doing His will that we are doing our special mission, what the Lord made us for. This means our vocation as a married person, single person, religious is being lived as He defines it.
Are you living the way God wants you to?
Amen.
Liturgical reference:
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/120115.cfm
Practical Tip Of The Day:
Google 'CRHP' in your hometown or 'close-by' major city. Watch a video on what Christ Renews His Parish is doing for men and their spiritual development.
Video Of The Day: What can His love do for you?
https://youtu.be/OVYMoRyvA_M
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