Two weeks ago I attempted to diagnose a few causes of the Catholic Church’s manliness problem. This week I will offer some proposals. It is only right to do so. There’s something terribly unmanly about lamenting a crisis without offering anything more constructive than lamentation. Now is the time for action, not for bitching.
An excellent guide brother. Myself and my local brethren are doing many of the things you have described. Simple, small steps are what make all the difference; a magnificent castle is built out of many humble stones.
Great article. This has been a theme fo Fr. Hielman from the Diocese of Madison for several years. I would suggest looking into the Troops of St. George for you youth program.
"the Church would do itself a great favor by canonizing these heroes who fought for the Church of God"
The Church doesn't canonize people because they want it. There are rules to follow.
The rest of the article, quite frankly, is just a collection of cheap clichés, half truths, half lies and a weird obsession by looking macho, very typical from men who aren't very secure of their own masculinity, or aren't secure at all.
The Church is not more or less "manly" that 200 years ago.
Reminds me - recently watched "Chariots of Fire" again. There was talk about the need to present a "muscular Christianity" to the world. We haven't done so well have we?
I’m certain you have seen this, but following on from your discussion with Knowland…just wanted to highlight this extensive look at a more muscular Christianity- Keep up the amazing work! Discovering you and Knowland has been a revelation for me…
An excellent guide brother. Myself and my local brethren are doing many of the things you have described. Simple, small steps are what make all the difference; a magnificent castle is built out of many humble stones.
Great article. This has been a theme fo Fr. Hielman from the Diocese of Madison for several years. I would suggest looking into the Troops of St. George for you youth program.
"the Church would do itself a great favor by canonizing these heroes who fought for the Church of God"
The Church doesn't canonize people because they want it. There are rules to follow.
The rest of the article, quite frankly, is just a collection of cheap clichés, half truths, half lies and a weird obsession by looking macho, very typical from men who aren't very secure of their own masculinity, or aren't secure at all.
The Church is not more or less "manly" that 200 years ago.
How do you think ladies can help the church becoming manly?
Lex orandi, lex credendi, lex vivendi!
This article does an amazing job of drawing this implication out of the abstract with actionable ways to right the ship.
I listened to the podcast where you talked about this and other subjects related to chivalry and the catholic church, great stuff!!
Reminds me - recently watched "Chariots of Fire" again. There was talk about the need to present a "muscular Christianity" to the world. We haven't done so well have we?
Excellent post. The church simply needs to ask more of its parishioners if it wants to be taken seriously. And it should.
I’m certain you have seen this, but following on from your discussion with Knowland…just wanted to highlight this extensive look at a more muscular Christianity- Keep up the amazing work! Discovering you and Knowland has been a revelation for me…
https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/knowledge-of-men/when-christianity-was-muscular/