Join Catholic men where we take responsibility for learning, living, strengthening, and sharing our faith.

Our Lady of Good Counsel's Men's Prayer Breakfast is a collection of everyday “Regular Joes” who want to learn more about the Catholic faith and discuss the common issues that face all men.  Many members have never attended any other “church-related event” outside of Mass, while others are far along in their faith journey.  Whatever the case is with you, you’ll feel welcome!  While not a true prayer group, bible study or men’s club, they have elements of all.

The OLGC Men's Prayer Breakfast mission is "Catholic men inviting men to a comfortable environment where we take responsibility for learning, living, strengthening, and sharing our faith, which will in turn make us better men, leaders, husbands, fathers, and followers of Jesus Christ.”

Newcomers are always welcome! This group meets weekly on most Wednesday mornings from 6:00 until 7:00 AM in the Our Lady of Good Counsel parish Social Hall.

How to join or find out more information? Learn more here.


OLGC Men's Prayer Breakfast

Calming the Storm: Navigating the Crises Facing the Catholic Church and Society

Calming the Storm: Navigating the Crises Facing the Catholic Church and Society
$28.95

Today, the Catholic Church is dealing with many complex problems that often leave the faithful confused about the authentic interpretation of Catholic teaching.

In Calming the Storm: Navigating the Crises Facing the Catholic Church and Society, experienced Vatican journalist Diane Montagna conducts a wide-ranging and trenchant interview with Fr. Gerald E. Murray that examines the root causes of and potential solutions to the many challenges the Church faces today.

Fr. Murray's insights provide sure guidance in understanding the Church's teaching on

  • the indissolubility of marriage,
  • homosexuality and gender ideology,
  • the worthy reception of Holy Communion,
  • the value of the Traditional Latin Mass,
  • the horror of the sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy,
  • the responsibility of bishops to uphold—not contradict—the Catholic Faith,
  • and the duty of all Catholics to remain faithful to the teachings handed down from the apostles.

Fr. Murray's analysis highlights that while Christianity is under siege in the modern world, our Faith teaches us to have confidence in God's never-failing providence. Renewing our minds and hearts in the truths that Christ and His Church teaches us brings true peace of soul. Amidst the maelstrom of doctrinal confusion and worldliness in the Church, Christ alone calms the storm when, like the Apostles, we turn to him in confidence and faith.

ISBN/SKU: 
9781645851929
Publication Date: 
2022-02-01
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Case for Jesus: The Biblical and Historical Evidence for Christ

Case for Jesus: The Biblical and Historical Evidence for Christ
Pitre, Brant
$24.00
"This book will prove to be a most effective weapon... against the debunking and skeptical attitudes toward the Gospels that are so prevalent, not only in academe, but also on the street, among young people who, sadly, are leaving the Churches in droves." - Robert Barron, author of Catholicism

For well over a hundred years now, many scholars have questioned the historical truth of the Gospels, claiming that they were originally anonymous. Others have even argued that Jesus of Nazareth did not think he was God and never claimed to be divine.

In The Case for Jesus, Dr. Brant Pitre, the bestselling author of Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist, goes back to the sources--the biblical and historical evidence for Christ--in order to answer several key questions, including:

- Were the four Gospels really anonymous?
- Are the Gospels folklore? Or are they biographies?
- Were the four Gospels written too late to be reliable?
- What about the so-called "Lost Gospels," such as "Q" and the Gospel of Thomas?
- Did Jesus claim to be God?
- Is Jesus divine in all four Gospels? Or only in John?
- Did Jesus fulfill the Jewish prophecies of the Messiah?
- Why was Jesus crucified?
- What is the evidence for the Resurrection?

As The Case for Jesus will show, recent discoveries in New Testament scholarship, as well as neglected evidence from ancient manuscripts and the early church fathers, together have the potential to pull the rug out from under a century of skepticism toward the traditional Gospels. Above all, Pitre shows how the divine claims of Jesus of Nazareth can only be understood by putting them in their ancient Jewish context.

ISBN/SKU: 
9780770435486
Publication Date: 
2016-02-02
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Author: 
Brant Pitre
Publisher: 
Image

Christian Cosmic Narrative: The Deep History of the World

Christian Cosmic Narrative: The Deep History of the World
$14.95

If you’re looking for a great love story, for an adventure that pits a noble fighter against the darkest of villains and wins through to a mighty victory, then look no further than The Christian Cosmic Narrative: The Deep History of the World. Written in a way that captivates the imagination, come inside this book and discover the greatest story ever told from the pages of the Bible. Foreword by Fr. John Riccardo.

ISBN/SKU: 
9781736492000
Publication Date: 
2021-07-01
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Creed: Professing the faith through the ages

Creed: Professing the faith through the ages
Hahn, Scott
$22.95
Why were the early Christians willing to die to protect a single iota of the creed? Why have the Judeans, Romans, and Persiansamong othersseen the Christian creed as a threat to the established social order? In The Creed: Professing the Faith Through the Ages, bestselling author Dr. Scott Hahn recovers and conveys the creed's revolutionary character. Tracing the development of the first formulations of faith in the early Church through later ecumenical councils, The Creed tells the story of how the very profession of our belief in Christ fashions us for heavenly life as we live out our earthly days.
ISBN/SKU: 
9781941447772
Publication Date: 
2016-05-27
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Author: 
Scott Hahn
Publisher: 
Emmaus Road Publishing

Evangelizing Catholics: A Mission Manual for the New Evangelization

Evangelizing Catholics: A Mission Manual for the New Evangelization
Hahn, Scott
$20.95
To be a Christian is to be an evangelizer. When the Catholic Church calls us to a "New Evangelization," that's simply a reminder us of what has always been true. The good news is: you can do it - you can evangelize - and Scott Hahn shows you how.
ISBN/SKU: 
9781612787732
Publication Date: 
2014-05-21
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Author: 
Scott Hahn
Publisher: 
Our Sunday Visitor

Interior Freedom

Interior Freedom
Philippe, Jacques
$11.95

Interior Freedom leads one to discover that even in the most difficult circumstances we possess within ourselves a space of freedom that nobody can take away, because God is its source and guarantee. Without this discovery we will always be restricted in some way and will never taste true happiness. Author Jacques Philippe develops a simple but important theme: we gain possession of our interior freedom in exact proportion to our growth in faith, hope, and love. He explains that the dynamism between these three theological virtues is the heart of the spiritual life, and he underlines the key role of the virtue of hope in our inner growth.

ISBN/SKU: 
9781594170522
Publication Date: 
2007-01-01
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Author: 
Jacques Philippe
Publisher: 
Scepter Publishers

It Is Right and Just: Why the Future of Civilization Depends on True Religion

It Is Right and Just: Why the Future of Civilization Depends on True Religion
McGinley, Brandon
$22.95
Is religion a right given to us by the state? Is it an opium for the masses? Is it private opinion with no role in the public sphere? In It Is Right and Just, bestselling author Scott Hahn and Brandon McGinley challenge our idea of religion and its role in society. Hahn and McGinley argue that to answer questions over religious liberty, justice, and peace, we must first reject the insidious lie perpetuated by secular-liberal culture: that religion is a private matter. Contrary to what political commentators and activists say, religion is not only relevant to justice and law, but is necessary for civilization to thrive. Recover the public nature of true religion, It Is Right and Just argues, and watch as a revolution unfolds.
ISBN/SKU: 
9781645850700
Publication Date: 
2020-11-10
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Author: 
Brandon McGinley
Publisher: 
Emmaus Road Publishing

Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary: Unveiling the Mother of the Messiah

Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary: Unveiling the Mother of the Messiah
Pitre, Brant James
$24.00
"Brant Pitre is one of the most compelling theological writers on the scene today." -Bishop Robert Barron

Bestselling author of Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist casts new light on the Virgin Mary, illuminating her role in the Old and New Testaments.

Are Catholic teachings on Mary really biblical? Or are they the traditions of men? Should she be called the Mother of God, or just the mother of Jesus? Did she actually remain a virgin her whole life or do the brothers of Jesus refer to her other children? By praying to Mary, are Catholics worshipping her? And what does Mary have to do with the quest to understand Jesus?

In Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary, Dr. Pitre takes readers step-by-step from the Garden of Eden to the Book of Revelation to reveal how deeply biblical Catholic beliefs about Mary really are. Dr. Pitre uses the Old Testament and Ancient Judaism to unlock how the Bible itself teaches that Mary is in fact the new Eve, the Mother of God, the Queen of Heaven and Earth, and the new Ark of the Covenant.

ISBN/SKU: 
9780525572732
Publication Date: 
2018-10-30
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Author: 
Brant James Pitre
Publisher: 
Image

Light & Leaven: The Challenge of the Laity in the Twenty-First Century

Light & Leaven: The Challenge of the Laity in the Twenty-First Century
Strickland, Bishop Joseph
$21.95
Bishop Joseph Strickland is one of the Church's boldest and most courageous leaders. His outspoken support of orthodox faith and morals, the sanctity of unborn life, and reforming Catholic institutions have made him a hero even to Catholics outside his little East Texas diocese. In Light and Leaven he offers a forthright perspective on the state of the Church and the world, calling on the lay faithful to meet its challenges unflinchingly. We must not shrink from the culture, he says, but be a light to it; we must not retreat from the world but leaven it with grace and truth. In his direct and conversational manner, Bishop Strickland touches on a wide range of topics, including Church renewal in a time of scandal, the central importance of the Eucharist, how to build strong marriages, the need for prayer and silence in a noisy and distracted age, and the battle between good and evil in which all Christians are engaged. He will inspire and edify you with his wise insights, pastoral common sense, and evident love for souls.
ISBN/SKU: 
9781683571834
Publication Date: 
2020-10-05
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Author: 
Bishop Joseph Strickland
Publisher: 
Catholic Answers Press

Surprised by Truth 11 Converts Give the Biblical & Historical Reasons for Becom

Surprised by Truth 11 Converts Give the Biblical & Historical Reasons for Becom
Madrid, Patrick
$16.95

The first testimonies to give you all the reasons for becoming Catholic

These eleven personal conversion accounts are unlike any you've ever read, they're packed with biblical theological and historical proofs for Catholicism. Each year thousands of atheists, Evangelicals, Fundamentalists, and Pentecostals are being surprised by Catholic truth - and these converts tell you why.

ISBN/SKU: 
9780964261082
Publication Date: 
2016-04-07
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Author: 
Patrick Madrid
Publisher: 
Basilica Press
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