(16) Possible Promotional Talk By a Layman on the 2012 Diocesan Men's Day of Renewal

       Men, let's face it. Too many of us are spiritual weaklings.....spiritual wimps! And that includes me. We have to do something about it. Our Men's Conference would be a big help to each one of us.

• We've got to get into spiritual shape and be a true man of God and be faithful, the theme of this year's Diocesan Men's Day of Renewal.

• We've got to become spiritually strong to be effective spiritual leaders of our families, to become better fathers, better husbands, and to be able to put Christ into our jobs and professions. To establish the kingdom, the Lord wants our help.

• We've got to prepare ourselves for Easter and for eternity.

• Our Men's Conference will help us in all of these areas. On top of that we'll have a good time of great fellowship both at the Conference and in the van going there and back. Last year the men came back spiritually invigorated , refreshed, and enthusiastic. A typical comment was: “I didn't want to go, but they twisted my arm and I'm glad they did.”

• We'll learn more about our faith too and grow in Christian maturity. We only have a superficial knowledge. Coach Danny Abramowicz, 1969 All-Pro wide receiver and later Offensive Coordinator for the New Orleans Saints, fell into the fast life and became an alcoholic. Later he underwent a conversion and is now devoting the rest of his life as a Coach for Christ, helping men get into good spiritual shape and becoming true men of God. He'll relate his experiences in pro football to the very serious game of life where the super bowl trophy is eternal salvation with God in heaven....... “Well done good and faithful servant”. Danny is dynamic and entertaining. You'll really enjoy him, especially if you're a football fan.

       Perhaps the women can help by using their feminine mystique to encourage (not nag - tongue in cheek) their men to attend.  Please mark on your calendar Saturday, March 10. We'll meet in the parking lot at 6 am. Please register with me as soon as you can. That really helps in organizing and planning. Of course, better late than never at the door. Thank you so much.

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St. Joseph, model of a true man of God, pray for us and for the success of the Men's Conference.

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