Resources and Groups for Catholic Men

For Catholic Men

Some Resources and groups to help Catholic Men grow in their faith

Someone once asked me "Are there any Men's Faith Groups Available?" Realizing that things are fairly sparse if you don't join Promise Keepers (and I don't recommend you do), I started putting together this page. -- Basically one has to find a few other men and found a group / chapter oneself, based upon a couple of models which are out there - most seem to have a similar format.

Fathers for Good
An initiative for men by the Knights of Columbus
Also see the Knight's Book of the Month for Men

Organizations

The National Resource Center for Catholic Men (NRCCM): http://www.nrccm.org/
National Fellowship of Catholic Men (NFCM): http://www.catholicmensresources.org/ - check out the Sunday e-zine
Catholic Men's Fellowship: Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana: Answer the Call: http://www.thecall.org/; California: http://www.catholicmen.org/; Detroit: http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/Offices+and+Ministries+12009/Parish+Life+and+Services+12112/Evangelization+6169/Mens+Fellowship+9217/Mens+Fellowship+-+Who+We+Are.htm

New online: Catholic Dads Blog

New Book: Fuel: Catholic Men Living the Faith A Small Group Guide - by Steve McCoy-Thompson and Randy Haykin - to creating and sustaining a small, informal faith support group.

Web Sites

St. Joseph Covenant Keepers: http://www.dads.org/; Includes some of the best resources available for Struggling with Pornography and Purity
Catholic Men's Quarterly: http://www.houseonthemoor.com
The King's Men: http://thekingsmen.org/; Building men to serve Christ
E5 Men: http://www.e5men.org/
Catholic Mountain: http://www.catholicmountain.com; Embracing the adventure of Christian manhood
For single men, a model for spiritual growth would be the St. Lawrence Society for men, founded by Rev. Thomas G. Morrow.: http://www.stmatthewscathedral.org/ministries.html#lawrence
The St. Lawrence Society helps support Catholic single men in striving to live in accordance with the traditions, teachings and practices of the Catholic Church. The group meets monthly. The format includes praying the rosary, followed by a book discussion, then dinner and socializing.: An interesting article about this and many other Singles Groups in the Washington D.C. area.

Audio

Sunday Podcasts by Fr. James Wehner, Diocese of Pittsburgh Catholic Men's Fellowship of Pittsburgh (CMFPitt): http://www.cmfpitt.org/podcast.aspx
Fathers & Sons - Relevant Radio What does it take to be a man? A program on male spirituality and relationships: http://www.relevantradio.com/
Online talks for recent NFCM conferences are at: http://www.thecall.org/audio.htm
Father Phillip Chavez and the Amator Institute: http://www.frphillipchavez.org/; Resources and talks helping to restore men's Christian identity.

Articles

Becoming the Man God Made You to Be Zenit interview of Doug Barry of RADIX (www.RadixGuys.com) - July 2008
Becoming A Real Man of God (PDF) by Fr. Roger Landry - October 2007 Knights of Columbus, Catholic Information Service
The New Catholic Manliness by Todd M. Aglialoro - July / August 2007 Crisis Magazine
The Catholic Origins of Manliness by Michael P. Foley - Winter/Spring 2007 Catholic Men's Quarterly
Finding the Masculine Genius April 23, 2007 (Zenit.org)
Blessed Are The Pure In Heart - Bishop Robert W. Finn - Pastoral letter on pornography released Ash Wednesday 2007
The War Against Pornography by Dr. Jeff Mirus - December 19, 2006 (CatholicCulture.org)
The Need to Renew Masculine Spirituality by James "Jimmy" Akin - This Rock, July/Aug 2004
Bought With a Price: Pornography and the Attack on the Living Temple of God a Pastoral Letter by Bishop Paul S. Loverde (Nov. 30, 2006)
A Pastoral Letter On Fathers And Fatherhood by Bishop John J. Myers of Peoria (March 1997)

Books

Besides these, see some great book suggestions for men from the Knights of Columbus Book Club

Boys To Men: The Transforming Power of Virtue by Tim Gray and Curtis Martin
Signposts: How to be a Catholic Man in the World Today by Bill Bawden
Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul by John Eldredge (not Catholic), and Field Manual
The Way of the Wild Heart: A Map for the Masculine Journey by John Eldredge (not Catholic), and Manual
Clean of Heart: Overcoming Habitual Sins against Purity by Scott Rosemarie
Every Young Man's Battle Guide: Weapons for the War Against Sexual Temptation by Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoeker with Mike Yorkey
Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know by Dr. Meg Meeker (Read an Interview)
Boys Should Be Boys: 7 Secrets to Raising Healthy Sons by Dr. Meg Meeker (Read an Interview)
Not Your Average Joe: The Real St. Joseph And The Tools For Real Manhood In The Home, The Church, And The World and Tools From Joseph's Workshop (30-Day Devotional) by Dr. Rick Sarkisian
Amazing Grace For Fathers by Jeff Cavins, Matthew Pinto, Mark Armstrong, Patti Armstrong
Spiritual Workout of a Former Saint by Danny Abramowicz (Watch him on EWTN "Crossing the Goal" which uses a sports show format to encourage men to get into spiritual shape.)
Father, The Family Protector by James Stenson (Also listen to his talk on "Succesful Fathers" and read his other articles at ParentLeadership.com.)
All Things Guy: A Guide to Becoming a Man that Matters by Teresa Tomeo, Molly Miller, Monica Cops and Cheryl Dickow - Mixed in with great messages on dignity, virtues, and becoming a "Man that Matters" are mazes, puzzles, games and activities that will appeal to boys and drive home the authors’ points. The book is aimed at readers ages 9 through 13, but could be read to younger boys under adult supervision and will also be enjoyed by older boys due to the depth of the content.