“Real love is not passive; because one cannot feel it without being ready to fight for it.”
G.K. Chesterton
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Be the Man God Called You to BeResources for Catholic men getting involved at St. Thomas More.
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Parish Ministries for Menways to get active at St. Thomas More
Men are vital to the flourishing of the family, the Church, and society as a whole. Knowing where and how to get started can be difficult and overwhelming.
At St. Thomas More, there are many ways to get active and live out your faith as a Catholic man. Here are two organizations you should consider joining first:
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Vocational DiscernmentWHAT IS GOD CALLING YOU TO?The primary call for every Christian is to be holy — to become like God.
“This is the will of God: your holiness,” (1 Thessalonians 4:3).With the universal call to holiness, God calls each person to serve Him in a particular way. Are you hoping to discover your vocation (i.e. primary calling)?
We’re here to help you discern God’s call in your life and ultimately your vocation whatever that may be. Here are a few resources we’ve collected to get you started:
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“I do not care very much what men say of me, provided that God approves of me.”
St. Thomas More
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Our Liturgical LifeYOU CAN BE A PART OF IT
Here at St. Thomas More, having men participate in our liturgical life—our communal prayer to and worship of God—is vital to increasing vocations and witnessing to the centrality of the Mass in our lives. After all, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and the Eucharist are the source and summit of our Catholic faith.
Here are a few ways men of St. Thomas More are welcome to assist during or after our liturgies:
- Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers (EMHC)*
- EMHC to the Sick and Homebound*
- Music Ministry
- Hospitality
- Lector*
*Men must be at least 18 years old, in good standing with the Church, and have received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation.If you aren’t Catholic but are wanting to join the Church, you can learn more here.
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Struggling with Burdens?YOU'RE NOT ALONE
- Struggling with pornagraphy?
- Mental health issues?
- Dealing with life transitions?
- Single parent?
- Experience same-sex attraction?
- Need healing?
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Strive 21 & Covenant Eyes
Strive 21
Join a community of brothers in discovering the keys to living porn-free with the STRIVE: 21-Day Porn Detox.
Sign up today
Covenant EyesCovenant Eyes is designed to help you and those you love live free from pornography.
SECURE YOUR DEVICES
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Catholic Charities of Central Texas
High-quality and affordable mental health services for individuals and families.
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Stephen Ministry
Distinctively one-to-one Christ-centered care to those in need of support during times of significant life transitions.
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Catholic Single Parents
The mission of the Catholic Single Parents Association is to provide a parish-based response to the needs of Catholic single parents, those functioning as single parents and the children in their care.
For more information about this Catholic group or the support it offers, please contact our ministry leader, Jacquelyn Mika, by email.
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Courage & Eden Invitation
Courage
Courage serves as a spiritual support system to help men and women with same-sex attraction live chaste lives.
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Eden InvitationCommunity and support for those living with same-sex attractions.
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Here are great resources for men looking for healing.
At St. Thomas More, every first Friday we hold healing prayer sessions (9 - 10 a.m. in the church with adoration and reconciliation also available).
Other Resources
JPII Healing Center Restore the Glory Podcast Mercy of God Prayer Center
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More Resources for Catholic Men
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Inspired by the letter written to Catholic men by Bishop Olmsted of Phoenix, the Knights of Columbus produced a video series that seeks to answer the question of what it means to be a man and how to live as a man in today's world.
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Exodus 90 is a ninety-day Catholic program for men. It’s an introduction to a different kind of life: a life of responsibility, meaning and true freedom. For ninety days, men commit to prayer, asceticism (a fancy word for acts of self-denial) and fraternity.
HOW IT WORKS
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The Catholic Gentleman exists for Catholic men who want to grow in their faith and become better men. You’ll find posts about manly saints, beer, dressing sharp, marriage, spiritual weapons and a lot more. You’ll find everything an authentic gentleman needs to know.
START HERE
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Catholic Men's Leadership Alliance (CMLA) exists to help Catholic men claim, discover or rediscover a relationship with Jesus Christ. They help men live their Catholic faith with integrity, servant leadership and boldness in their marriages, families, parishes and local communities.
Their mission is simple: equip Catholic clergy and lay leaders to better evangelize and disciple Catholic men to a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
GET INVOLVED
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Men have a heroic call to follow Christ’s example of leadership, learning, and service with their families. But we can’t do it alone. Jesus Christ shows us how to be a real man and a heroic leader through prayer, learning, and purpose.
Heroic Men® follows his footsteps through the "modern wilderness." Get the best curated and streamed Catholic content for men to engage, educate, and become equipped for the mission.
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The Central Texas Fellowship of Catholic Men (CTFCM) exists to encourage and embolden men to deepen their relationship with Christ, family, Church and community by living their Catholic faith in everyday life.
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Contact UsCan't find what you're looking for or have an idea?
Contact our Dawn, our director of faith formation below.
