Council of Catholic Men

In today’s Council of Catholic Men, we continue our catechism and Bible study with a prayerful reading of Ephesians 4–6, exploring St. Paul’s call to unity, truth in charity, putting on the new man, and living a virtuous life. We reflect on practical holiness: honesty, righteous speech, righteous labor, reconciling anger, and generosity. In…

In today’s Council of Catholic Men Bible and Catechism Study, opened with prayer and then began our read-through of Saint Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians using the Douay-Rheims, covering chapters 1–3 with select footnotes. We reflected on Paul’s context writing from prison, the “spiritual blessings” in Christ, the seal of the Holy Spirit, and…

In today’s Council of Catholic Men Bible and Catechism Study, we continue our journey through Scripture by finishing Paul’s Letter to the Galatians (chapters 5–6). We reflect on Christian liberty, the contrast between the works of the flesh and the fruits of the Spirit, and Paul’s call to bear one another’s burdens and glory only in the Cross of…

In this episode, we open with prayer and begin our study of Saint Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians, moving chapter by chapter through key themes: Paul’s divine calling and defense of his apostleship (Gal 1), the Jerusalem meeting affirming the Gospel to the Gentiles and Paul’s fraternal correction of Peter for the sake of truth and unity (Gal 2),…

In this episode, We continue our journey through 2 Corinthians, finishing chapters 11–13. We reflect on Paul’s defense of his apostleship against false teachers, his catalogue of sufferings, and Christian strength: when I am weak, then I am strong. We highlight the powerful consolation of 2 Corinthians 12:9—"My grace is sufficient for thee; for…

In this episode of Council of Catholic Men, continuing our study of 2 Corinthians, reflecting on chapters 8–10 and how Saint Paul calls us to generous almsgiving, humble imitation of Christ, and integrity in ministry. We linger on 2 Corinthians 8:9—Christ, though rich, became poor for our sake—unpacking how His humility makes us rich in grace and…

In today’s Council of Catholic Men, continuing our walk through 2 Corinthians, reflecting on chapter 5’s hope of our heavenly dwelling, the call to walk by faith, and the sober truth of the judgment seat of Christ. We unpack the Douay-Rheims notes on particular judgment, what it means to “know no man according to the flesh,” and Christ made a…

In this episode of the Council of Catholic Men, we open with prayer and begin our study of 2 Corinthians from the Douay-Rheims english translation of the bible, covering chapters 1–4. We reflect on Paul’s consolations amid tribulations, his integrity in ministry, the forgiveness shown to the repentant sinner, and the call to authentic penance. We…

In this episode of the Council of Catholic Men Bible Study and Catechism, we delve into the teachings of Saint Paul in his first epistle to the Corinthians, focusing on chapters 12 through 14. We explore the diversity of spiritual gifts and the unity of the mystical body of Christ, emphasizing the importance of each member's unique contributions.…

In this episode of the Council of Catholic Men Bible and Catechism Study, we delve into the profound theological insights of Saint Paul's first epistle to the Corinthians, focusing on chapter 15. This chapter explores the resurrection of Christ and its implications for our own resurrection, emphasizing the importance of faith and the transformative…