To Love Means to Suffer Heroically →

July 27, 2023 Jonathan Cyr

How to Embrace Suffering - “The true love of Christ is centered on willing the good of the other, on pouring oneself out in charity for others. This is how the Son reveals the Father’s love. ... In Christ, we see that sacrifice is at the heart of love,” writes Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted in Into the Breach, his 2015 apostolic exhortation encouraging men to live their Catholic faith more boldly.

To view episodes of the Into the Breach video series and to access the study guide and other resources for promoting the series in your parish, visit kofc.org/intothebreach.

The Truth About Christian Marriage →

July 6, 2023 Jonathan Cyr

We often say that Christian men are to be the spiritual leader of their family. What does this mean? What does it look like? What is the truth regarding Christian marriage? Discover the answers in this brief video (10:15) with Fr. Mike Schmitz. Ephesians 5:21-27

What's the Point of the Holy Spirit? →

May 18, 2023 Jonathan Cyr

Have you ever wondered what Confirmation actually does for you? Although commonly mistaken as simply a “rite of passage” for Catholics, the truth is that Confirmation equips us for something so much more important.

In this EDIFY video, Paul J. Kim explains how the gifts of the Holy Spirit are some of the best gifts you’ll ever receive. Watch here to find out why!

How to Live Boldly and Choose Confidently →

April 20, 2023 Jonathan Cyr

We all want to do something great with our lives, but what do you do when you feel unable to make a decision? Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. unpacks one virtue that’s the key to breaking free of that indecision so you can pursue the good boldly and confidently.

Holy Friendships →

March 30, 2023 Jonathan Cyr

During this time of Lent is a great time to nurture or begin developing our spiritual friendships which are so essential for us to continue to grow in our most important relationship with God.

Participation in a Live4More Men’s Group is a great way to develop authentic friendships with real men seeking holiness and a closer relationship with God and His people.

Get Ready! Jesus is Returning! →

February 9, 2023 Jonathan Cyr

In this video (22:06), Ralph Martin of Renewal Ministries talks about the necessity of readying ourselves at all times for the return of the Lord. He examines several scripture passages which tell us how to prepare for the return of Jesus.

Ralph Martin is the keynote speaker at the Live4More 2023 Men’s Conference on Saturday February 18, 2023 at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Community in Indialantic, Florida. Reserve your free spot today!

The Truth About Friendship →

February 2, 2023 Jonathan Cyr

Culturally speaking, it should be a great time for friendship. But we often experience just the opposite. In this video from EDIFY, Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, explains how the answer to loneliness lies in radical, soul-to-soul friendship, the way Jesus demonstrated.

What is God's Will for You? →

January 26, 2023 Jonathan Cyr

Trying to discern what God wants you to do? What are we to do while we await His guidance? Dr. Ralph Martin of Renewal Ministries walks us through the Scripture to show us what God has directed us to do. It’s actually quite clear.

The Role of Your Guardian Angel →

January 19, 2023 Jonathan Cyr

Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love entrusts me here,

Ever this day be at my side to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.

The Greeting Prayer →

January 5, 2023 Jonathan Cyr

Holiness is not lived accidentally. Rather, holiness is lived with purpose, passion, and intentionality. Above all, however, holiness is lived with God's help and grace.

New Song: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Nativity of the Lord →

December 22, 2022 Jonathan Cyr

The Church’s Liturgy rings in Christmas with a joyful noise. We hear today of uplifted voices, trumpets and horns, and melodies of praise.

Give God Your Best (Like Mary Did) →

December 15, 2022 Jonathan Cyr

“God will never ask you to do more than Mary did.” And what did Mary do? She said “yes”. In this video (7:17) regarding Mary’s Immaculate Conception, Fr. Mike wants us to meditate on how we can learn to say “yes” to God from the ultimate example of what a “yes” looks like: Mary, our mother.

The One Who Is →

December 8, 2022 Jonathan Cyr

What are we waiting for? What are we preparing for this Christmas?

The True Meaning of Advent →

December 1, 2022 Jonathan Cyr

What is the best way to prepare for the season of Advent? You’re free to do what you know will help you prepare for Christmas the best. If decorating and so forth does not help you prepare for the coming of Christ, you can be the judge of whether it’s worth doing.

Fr. Mike also wants to remind us that Advent is not just about preparing for Christmas. It’s also about preparing for Christ’s Second Coming. One day we will meet Christ face to face. Advent is the stark reminder that we need to get ready for eternity. With that in mind, Fr. Mike makes a suggestion on how we can make this Advent different. Watch and see!

Seeing The World As A Catholic →

November 17, 2022 Jonathan Cyr

Catholics are called to minister to the world, caring for and evangelizing others as the apostles did. But in order to do this successfully, we need to understand the world and our fellow man with the eyes of Christ. So how should Catholics see the world? Msgr. James Shea unpacks the mystery of this vision.

They Will Know We Are Catholics By Our . . . Selfless Actions, Prayers & Courage →

November 3, 2022 Jonathan Cyr

At the age of 20, my Dad left college and entered the U.S. Military in World War II. After training as a Navigator-Bombardier in the Army Air Corps, he was assigned to the Army Air Corps 8th Air Force 401st Bomb Group (Heavy) that flew out of Deenethorpe, England. The “Heavy” indicated he was part of a B-17 crew, the planes known as the “Flying Fortress.”

Humility is the Remedy for Evil →

October 27, 2022 Jonathan Cyr

It may be said that humility is the most efficacious remedy for all evil and a most potent antidote to preserve the soul from that death and guilt which leads to everlasting perdition. And yet it is this virtue which we neglect most of all.

Preparing for Battle: 7 Tips from St. Paul on Evangelization →

October 20, 2022 Jonathan Cyr

In the face of seemingly endless scandals in the Catholic Church, a lot of non-Catholics are asking some variation of “Why are you still Catholic?” to their Catholic friends and loved ones. Behind this question is often pain, anger, or sheer incredulity, but the silver lining is that they are asking about why we’re still Catholic, which creates an opening for evangelization. But now what?

Angels - God's Gift to Us →

October 13, 2022 Jonathan Cyr

The feasts of the Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael the Archangels on Sept. 29 and the Guardian Angels on Oct. 2 remind us to honor the angels daily and also get more acquainted with them. To help us, St. Aloysius Gonzaga wrote to share insights about our heavenly helpers and to prompt others to come to some of the same knowledge and devotion he had toward them. This saint gives several “must-knows” about angels. Here are five.

Pitching With a Higher Power →

October 6, 2022 Jonathan Cyr

Williams is pictured with his wife, Jackie, and their four children — Isaac, Josephine, Jude Michael and baby Lucas.

Every time Major League Baseball player Trevor Williams raises his hands to deliver a pitch, a small tattoo on the inside of his left wrist — AMDG — reminds him what it’s all about: Ad majorem Dei gloriam, for the greater glory of God.