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MANHOOD FIRST MONDAY
From the Desk of Frank J Casella
ISSUE #6
Tips and tools I stumble across mainly for:
 
Rock solid Catholic men, Pro-Life soldiers,
& gritty Rosary warriors. 
 
"Prayer begins by talking to God, but it ends by listening to Him."
 
~ Fulton Sheen
1) Catholic Men Chicago Southland Blog the most popular posts of 2021
2) The case for marriage gender roles brought from Catholic Tradition.
3) The fervent prayer of a righteous person is very powerful.
4) Figuring out our own understanding of the church.
5) "Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart"
~Ps 37:4
7) How can Catholic Men Chicago Southland help with nurturing your spirituality as a Catholic man? 
 
Papal Prayer for End of Pandemic
 
“Through the intercession of Mary, the Most Holy Mother of God, and of Saint Joseph, her spouse, we pray that next year will be happy for us and for all people, that the pandemic will cease, and that we will enjoy peace in our hearts, in our families, in our societies, and in the world.” 
The Holy Father's Intentions for the Month of February 2022
 
Religious Sisters and Consecrated Women: We pray for religious sisters and consecrated women; thanking them for their mission and their courage; may they continue to find new responses to the challenges of our times. (See also http://www.popesprayerusa.net/.)
Bishop Perry's Catholic Chicago Men's Forum!
 
Topic: Authentic Christianity Lived
 
Let us make plans to gather in community on Saturday, April 23, 2022 for our 18th year at  Bishop Perry's Men's Forum (Share this page with one other man you think might benefit). 
 
The keynote speaker will be Father Ryan Brady, Chicago Priest, plus our own Bishop Joseph Perry will inspire us as usual.
 
And remember to come hungry, as our motto is 'feed the stomach, then feed the soul'. For updates subscribe to the CMCS general mailingl list if not already.
Manhood Quote For The Month
 
“As the family goes, so goes the nation and so goes the whole world in which we live.”

― Saint John Paul II
Photographically Speaking
Evening Prairie Clouded Sky - Black and White by Frank J Casella
Photo: Bird Dancing on the Line - Animal Photograph Copyright 2008 Frank J Casella
Note: This photograph has a blur effect which is intentional.
 
 
A Pigeon scurries back and forth over the yellow safety line on a train platform in Chicago, Illinois.
 
In life, there are times when we need to draw the line if nothing else than for our own health and safety.
 
Whether it's the noise of the news media, or the internet in general, politics, or family or work matters. It's important to know where we stand or we'll fall for anything.
 
We build strong character and peace of mind when we stay on our side of the line that we draw for ourselves.
 
Thanks for reading, 
 
Talk with you again next month, 
 
Frank
 
 
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PPS. Missed an issue of this dispacth? Check out the MFM archive.
PPPS. More links, articles, etc. at the CMCS Catholic Manhood Group.
Also, from the CMCS archive blog - Wisdom of the Saints
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Frank J Casella is a Catholic, American, spiritual change angent, artistic photographer, blogger, 4th gen. K of C, and communications technology junkie. Check out his personal blog, The Thoughts Behind My Thinking.
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