Finally, a convenient all-in-one spiritual guide for Catholic men.
Son of Man to Man is a unique, accessible book for men of all ages and all walks of life. Small enough to fit in your glovebox or work bag (7″ x 4.25″), the book includes…
- Plan for spiritual growth
- Practical and do-able ways to live your faith
- Step-by-Step Guide to Confession
- Prayers and powerful reflections written for fellow men
- Rosary meditations for men including Scripture, applications to daily life, and relevant quotes
- Full-color sacred art and photos immerse you in the journey
Proceeds support the Pilgrim Center of Hope, a Catholic evangelization ministry helping men and women rediscover life as a journey toward Heaven. Founder of the annual Catholic Men’s Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
INTRODUCTION – Excerpt
Teach me, Lord, your way
that I may walk in your truth
single-hearted and revering your name. (Ps 86:11)
One of the titles that Jesus chose for himself is “Son of Man.” So in this little book we are inviting Jesus to have a “Man to man” talk with us. For this to happen, we must spend some quality time with Our Lord, the Way, the Truth and the Life. He is the way to the Father. “No one comes to the Father except through me” (Jn 14:6). He is the truth about God, about us and about God’s eternal plan for us. He is the life; only in Jesus do we discover the purpose for our life. Only in Christ do we reach our ultimate fulfillment and eternal happiness.
As men we are often focused on practical things like paying bills and planning for the future. However, we are not just material beings. God has created us primarily as spiritual beings with an eternal existence. When we plan for the future, our first concern should be about our relationship with God and the happiness he promises us if we remain faithful to Him. He has revealed what we must do if we are to remain faithful.
If we want to be faithful we must have a plan; and this plan will keep us on the right path.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Son of Man to Man: Meditations on Christ’s Words in the Gospels
- Courageous Decisions
- The Value of Truth
- A Disciple’s Priorities
- A Man After God’s Own Heart
- Soul Strengthening
Direction for the Course: A Meditation on Man as Imago Dei
Pondering on the Way: Fatherhood in the Light of Christ
Refreshment for the Journey: The Powerful Sacrament of Reconciliation
Light along the Path: Prayers to Punctuate Your Day
- Start the day with Jesus
- Start the day with Mary
- Blessing of a Child or Loved One
- As They Leave Home
- Prayers for throughout the Day
- The Angelus
- Hour of Great Mercy (3:00pm) Prayer
- End of the Day Reflection
Traveling through the Gospel: The Rosary
- Guide
- Joyful
- Luminous
- Sorrowful
- Glorious
- Conclusion
Your Journey Continues
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2023 Catholic Men’s Conference Summary
by PCH Media ProductionTwo hundred spirit-filled men of all ages gathered in the beautiful San Antonio Hill Country at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (SEAS) for the 2023 Catholic Men’s Conference (CMC) sponsored by Pilgrim Center of Hope on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Attendees came from numerous San Antonio parishes and surrounding areas including Hondo, Uvalde, Fredericksburg, and even some from Austin, Houston, and Laredo. G. Simons expressed,
This half-day conference encompassed Holy Mass celebrated by San Antonio Auxiliary Bishop Gary Janak who along with Fr. Ken Geraci of the Fathers of Mercy, gave inspiring talks to help the men deepen their love for Christ, affirm them in their Catholic faith, and challenged them to lead grace-filled lives. Bishop Gary focused on the use of “Amens” in the mass which hit home with men as it challenged them be more attentive to their “Yes!” to God throughout the liturgy and deepen their focus on the Eucharist. “Bishop Gary was incredible. His talk on the 12 Amens increased my love of the mass to new heights,” shared J. Nuccio.
Men’s hearts were touched during Fr. Geraci’s talk as he shared his conversion story and spoke of the importance of spending time with God. He encouraged men to break free from the world that pulls on everyone to aspire for wealth and vain glory. They learned the importance of being the spiritual leader of their home, always being receptive to the promptings of the Holy Spirit in their lives, and to never stop becoming the men that God designed them to be. J. Viader shared Fr. Geraci’s impact on him:
Being in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament within the church and hearing encouraging words from Deacon Tom Fox and Emcee Mario Moreno along with engaging Christian music led by Steven Rendon, helped the men feel welcomed and united as brothers in Christ. Conference participants were receptive to the promptings of the Holy Spirit as 70 men received the Sacrament of Reconciliation and all were invited to draw close to Jesus’ healing presence in a deeply moving Eucharistic Adoration led by Fr. Geraci. Attendee G. Salazar expressed, “For me, this was the most powerful and moving experience with the Lord. It was truly the first time I really felt His presence with the Eucharist exposed. There was tremendous peace that I felt radiate throughout my body, and I felt that the Lord was speaking to me directly.” N. Link shared,
Pilgrim Center of Hope is incredibly grateful to the many people who volunteered their time and resources to plan, organize and ensure that this year’s CMC was spiritually rewarding for all who attended. Among those who deserve special thanks include our conference speakers, Bishop Gary Janak and Fr. Ken Geraci, the CMC Planning Committee, the confessors, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church staff, SEAS Catholic Daughters of America, SEAS Knights of Columbus, and all the conference sponsors and donors.