The St. Mary Chelsea Men's Morning Coffee (SMMMC) will be reading Be a Man! by Father Larry Richards beginning Wednesday, April 3, 2024. The SMMMC meets Wednesday mornings at 5:45 am, with the meeting starting at 6 am and promptly ending at 7 am.
In Be a Man!, men will discover the importance of the spiritual life. While some writers apply a one-size-fits-all approach to the Christian life, Father Richards draws on his many years of ministry and his own experience as a man to inspire other men as men.
In Be a Man!, he recounts his struggles to learn true manhood, as well as the inspiring stories of others he has served in his decades as a priest. He tells men how to focus on the right goal, how to live as a beloved son of God, of the need to acknowledge one's faults and to live according to the Holy Spirit, to be a man of true love and of wisdom, to appreciate properly the differences between men and women, to pursue holiness, and to make a difference in the world. Not preachy but direct, Father Richards challenges men to be strong, without putting on a mask of false strength or machismo. He calls men to admit their weaknesses and limitations, while urging them to find strength in faith and genuine love to overcome their sins and faults.
Although a celibate priest, he minces no words when it comes to the place of sexuality--for the unmarried man as well as for the married man. He shows that true manliness is not opposed to love but thrives on it. Father Richards stresses that a relationship with Christ reveals the meaning of a man's life and his identity as a man. He inspires men to become the true heroes they long to be--men of authentic courage, compassion and integrity. This is a highly readable book for men by a man who knows how to talk to men about the things that matter most.
Orders placed online by Monday March 18 will be available for pickup at the Wednesday, March 20th meeting. Orders placed after March 18 and by Monday, April 1st will be available to pick up at the Wednesday, April 3, 2024 meeting. The book will be discussed starting Wednesday, April 3rd.
Members of the SMMMC may receive a 15% discount by applying the following code upon checkout: STMARYMEN15 Thank you for supporting your local Catholic bookstore!
St. Mary Chelsea Men's Morning Coffee (SMMMC)
Be a Man!
Men are rediscovering the importance of the spiritual life. And Father Larry Richards is helping them do it. While some writers apply a one-size-fits-all approach to the Christian life, Father Richards draws on his many years of ministry and his own experience as a man to inspire other men as men.
In Be a Man!, he recounts his struggles to learn true manhood, as well as the inspiring stories of others he has served in his decades as a priest. He tells men how to focus on the right goal, how to live as a beloved son of God, of the need to acknowledge one's faults and to live according to the Holy Spirit, to be a man of true love and of wisdom, to appreciate properly the differences between men and women, to pursue holiness, and to make a difference in the world. Not preachy but direct, Father Richards challenges men to be strong, without putting on a mask of false strength or machismo. He calls men to admit their weaknesses and limitations, while urging them to find strength in faith and genuine love to overcome their sins and faults.
Although a celibate priest, he minces no words when it comes to the place of sexuality--for the unmarried man as well as for the married man. He shows that true manliness is not opposed to love but thrives on it. Father Richards stresses that a relationship with Christ reveals the meaning of a man's life and his identity as a man. He inspires men to become the true heroes they long to be--men of authentic courage, compassion and integrity. This is a highly readable book for men by a man who knows how to talk to men about the things that matter most.
This book is available at bulk rate discounts. To receive the discount, please call 1-888-615-3186 or email .
Bulk rates are as follows:
100 - 500 - 50%
501- 1000 - 55%
1001 - 2000 - 60%
2001 and up - 65%
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