Men of St. Joseph

By Chris Teague, Mobile, Ala. - St. Ignatius

What seems to be so incredible about the concept of a “universal” abiding men’s group with a singular purpose and format, is that it has not already been done successfully within a church as liturgical and “networked” as the Catholic Church!!! Bible studies and men’s groups, and service organizations are old hat in the Church, but there seems to be a real void that the Men of St. Joseph is filling. At least that is our prayer.

The Men of St. Joseph take "church going” men, honest believers who would consider themselves good Christians, but may have fallen into that Catholic trap of “going through the motions,” and help them to learn to walk with Christ daily, to strive harder, to get back up when they fall, and to hold each other accountable for doing so.

While few Catholics would openly admit or think they need to be “saved,” because Christ is a part of their life and they are believers, almost all will admit they have not truly surrendered to Christ. Part of the reason for this is that they think they are already doing enough by going to Mass each Sunday and sending their kids to Catholic school. In truth, for many that is enough. For those Catholics, their eyes are wide open, they are surrendered to Christ and when they go into Mass they do so with a heart that is truly open to Him, and live their daily lives accordingly. Many more treat their spiritual lives like they are punching a time clock.

I like to think many Catholics are “on the path” but most are standing in one place.

If MoSJ can help move men along that path, I truly believe we could spiritually awaken “the sleeping giant” that is the Catholic Church. Imagine the possibilities for the Kingdom if 1.3 billion Catholics became engaged to the degree they are capable. Truly, our Protestant brothers may have a hard time “saving” Catholics, but other Catholics don’t have that excuse. Through His will it can be done.

The MoSJ wants to help men to continue to move forward by helping them focus on the role of servant leadership, especially within their own families. Put the family in the hands of the Father.

Please, keep us in your prayers.