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Let’s Talk About Character

Pete Socks March 21, AD2019 2 Comments

I’ve discovered a series of books that I am recommending to men today that I feel have the potential to spur on group discussion and

What DOES the Church Teach? – Off the Shelf 116 with Jimmy Akin

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Off the Shelf 116 – Jimmy Akin We are constantly inundated with what people THINK the Church teaches but do we really know what the

Dive into a “Timeless” History

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Many think that studying history is boring. They may equate reading history books to watching grass grow, a mundane task that is nap inducing at

Become a model of Catholic Character – Off the Shelf 115 with Mark McCann

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Off the Shelf 115 – Mark McCann I recently stumbled upon an AWESOME four book series for men that has the potential to change men

This Lent Remember Your Death

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You are going to die. These opening words hearkened me back seven years ago to the book that changed my life, Be A Man!: Becoming

Mary Leads the Way – Off the Shelf 114 with Christine Watkins

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Off the Shelf 114 – Christine Watkins Conversion stories are a powerful witness to the fact that we have a loving God intent upon a

A Fresh Look at the Stations of the Cross

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The Stations of the Cross are one of the oldest devotions in the Church. By journeying alongside Jesus as he travels through the phases of

Try giving up worry – Off the Shelf 113 with Gary Zimak

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Off the Shelf 113 – Gary Zimak Each Lent we are encouraged to give something up as a sacrifice during the penitential season. Most often

This Lent, Give Up Worry

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Worries. We all have them. They come in the form of finances, health, relationships and everything in between. Suffice it to say worries are a

A Heavenly Game: SaintCards – Off the Shelf 112 with David Williams

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Off the Shelf 112 – David Williams This week on Off the Shelf we have something a little different. David Williams is the developer behind

There’s something about Mary

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Amazing stories of conversion abound. It’s always a joy to read a book that puts these stories to paper for many to read. Of Men

Through the Year with Maria Von Trapp- Off the Shelf 111 with Rob Kenney

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Off the Shelf 111 – Rob Kenney This week Rob Kenney and I discuss an incredible resource that Sophia Institute Press has breathed new life

Promoting the Proper Use of Social Media

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When social media platforms arrived on the scene we were all a bit confused on what to do with them. Was this a fad? As

Social Media’s Role in Society – Off the Shelf 110 with Shaun McAfee

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Off the Shelf 110 – Shaun McAfee In the internet age we can find ourselves getting caught up in the quick reaction sound bites that

Processing Through the Year with the Von Trapp Family

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“How do you solve a problem like Maria? How do you catch a cloud and pin it down? How do you find the word that

Is There a Spirituality to Beer? – Off the Shelf 109 with Jared Staudt

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Off the Shelf 109 – R. Jared Staudt One of the oldest drinks known to man…next to water of course..is alcohol. Brewed out of necessity

The Communal Aspect of a Cold Brew

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In case you were not aware alcohol has a had a long history in the Church. Originally brewed by monks out of necessity for something

Dive into the Old Testament – Off the Shelf 108 with John Bergsma

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Off the Shelf 108 – John Bergsma If you are one who loves studying Scripture than this episode is for you. Dr. John Bergsma joins

Time to Re-Point Society’s Moral Compass

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It seems as though parents today are facing some of the greatest challenges ever in raising their kids. Now that may sound cliché but we

Promises of Jesus – Off the Shelf 106 with Marge Fenelon

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Off the Shelf 106 – Marge Fenelon Occasionally a book makes it’s way to me that gives me pause. A book that looks at the

The Year in Books: 2018 Edition

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2018 was quite the year. I still managed to get through my book per week personal threshold plus a few daily readers as well. My

Padre Pio the TRUE story – Off the Shelf 105 with C. Bernard Ruffin

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Off the Shelf 105 – C. Bernard Ruffin We wrap 2018 up with my favorite saint, Padre Pio. Join author Bernard Ruffin and I as