Welcome to REAL CATHOLIC MEN, a ministry dedicated to the full and complete spiritual formation of Catholic men.
As Catholic men we have for too long been silent, absent or non-committal when it comes to our faith. This starts within ourselves and extends to our families, friends, and beyond. Society and sin has twisted God's definition of "masculinity" to be synonymous with "power", "money", "domination", or "sexual prowess". Our God-given role as men is to be the spiritual heads of our households, "ruling" with love, honor and compassion for everyone.
REAL CATHOLIC MEN, for lack of a better term, is a "military movement" to get men off their spiritual rear-ends and take a front-line role in the formation and protection of their Catholic faith and families. There is no greater call than to "go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations". In fact, it was called the Great Commission. But before we can go and do battle, we must stay and prepare.
In short, it is a boot camp for male spirituality. This is not a social club. This is "putting on the armor of God" and waging war for the hearts, minds and souls of ourselves, and those around us.
A Personal Note from the Founder of REAL CATHOLIC MEN:
I am not an expert on this subject by any means, and I definitely fall short in my calling as a Catholic man. That's exactly the reason why I started this ministry. We can (and are even called to) help each other achieve the Kingdom of Heaven. And there are people out there who have a better handle of how to do that than myself. We need to utilize their gifts and talents, so that we can become a light to others. I know where I need to go - I'm just not sure how to get there. Won't you please join me as we journey to make ourselves exactly what God intended from the beginning of time?
David J. Renshaw was born in San Diego, California. He attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas where he received a degree in Film and Television Production. After working for a number of years in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles, David moved north. He now resides in the Portland, Oregon area with his wife, Heather, and four children: Ava, Elise, Noah and Gianna. His family attends St. Cecilia parish in Beaverton, and St. Matthew in Hillsboro. Both David and Heather are active in a lay movement for married couples called Teams of Our Lady.
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