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
By Christopher on October 17th, 2008 | Category: Uncategorized
Novena In Preparation For the Feast of Christ the King
Oct 18-26
O Lord Jesus Christ, I acknowledge Thee King of the Universe.
All that has been created has been made for Thee. Exercise upon me all thy rights. I renew my baptismal promises, renouncing Satan and all his works and pomps. I promise to live a good Christan life and to do all in my power to procure the triumph of the rights of God and Thy Church. Divine Heart of Jesus, I offer Thee my poor actions in order to obtain that all hearts may acknowledge Thy sacred Royalty, and that thus the reign of Thy peace may be established throughout the universe. Amen
By Christopher on September 19th, 2008 | Category: Uncategorized
Recently I purchased a rather large crucifix (not pictured) and have not found a proper place in the home for it, as it is quite large. Below follows a conversation between Son 1 (age 5) and Son 2 (age 4) as they were gazing upon it.
Son #2: “oh look at Jesus hes bleeding” Son #1: “yes thats where they put the nails” Son #2: in a sad voice “why did Jesus have to die” Son #1: “so we can live”
By Christopher on July 16th, 2008 | Category: Uncategorized
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some quick paint work I did
I see way too many people wearing the rosary around the neck, while I love looking at a Crucifix – the cleavage of an 19 year old girl is not the locale my eyes should peer.
By Christopher on April 3rd, 2008 | Category: Uncategorized
I had Posted this on my Blog but I am posting it here as well hoping to get a little extra exposure.
Thanks Above is a photo of Bishop Finn Celebrating his first mass in the Extraordinary Form, Bishop Finn prayed the mass in gratitude of the Holy Father’s Motu Proprio “Summorum Pontificum”
Other Bishops and priests have sought out the resources to learn how to pray this Extraordinary Form of the mass, this is where the Lost Lambs Lending Library hopes to help.
I am currently offering to lend to any Priest in the Kansas City Area some very helpful materials to learn how to pray the mass.
The Lost Lambs Lending Library
“Summorum Pontificum Kit”
1- Set of 3 books: The Celebration of Mass I: General Rubrics of the Missal The Celebration of Mass II: The Rite of Celebration of Low Mass The Celebration of Mass III: The Rite of High Mass and Sung Mass (By Rev. J. O’Connell) 1- Book:The Sacred Ceremonies of Low Mass (By Rev. Felix Zualdi, C.M.) 1 -Book: The Splendour Of the Liturgy (By Maurice Zundel) 1 -DVD: The Most Beautiful thing this side of Heaven – The Rubrics of the 1962 Missal (you may see this link: http://www.ecclesiadei.org/video.htm for more info about this DVD)
I will lend these materials to any Priest in the KC Area that requests them – FREE OF CHARGE all they must do is contact me for the final details at: lostlambs[AT]chillplace.net
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