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Little Flower Men’s Night with Fr. Tom Landgraff

Join us for an inspiring evening with retired priest Fr. Tom Landgraff as he discusses male spirituality and the forces that shape men's character. Discover how to bring balance to your life with lessons from Jesus. Presented by DeSales Resources and Ministries.

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Little Flower Men’s Night with Fr. Tom Landgraff

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  1. Welcome to Little Flower Men’s Night February 6, 2016 Fr. Tom Landgraff, OSFS • Entered Oblates of St. Francis De Sales in 1953, ordained a priest in 1964 • Spent about half his priesthood teaching high school religion, biology and coaching baseball. • Earned degrees from Niagara University (BS in Science), Catholic University (MS in Biology), University of Toledo (Guidance and Counseling). • Served: Erie, Denver, Sandusky, Toledo • Associate Pastor-St. Mary’s, Sandusky (3 yrs) • Pastor-St. Pius X, Toledo (6 yrs) • Part-time Guidance Counselor at St. Francis De Sales High School, Toledo • Offers numerous parish missions for DeSales Resources and Ministries each year. • Currently: Retired, weekend presider at Little Flower Parish, Toledo • Loves baseball, golf, hiking, jazz and Broadway shows

  2. Little Flower Men’s Night Opening Song Love Song Third Day

  3. Little Flower Men’s Night • Opening Prayer • Introductions

  4. Little Flower Men’s Night A Call to Battle ‘Society’s Crisis in Masculinity’ Diocese of Phoenix September, 2015

  5. Male Spirituality • Content based on work by Gillette and Moore • We have God given resources, gifts, talents and sources of motivation, energy, and fulfillment • These resources exist in our subconscious

  6. Male Spirituality Content based on work by Gillette and Moore In the literature of many cultures, these words are used to describe these forces . . .

  7. King -- The force that helps us to be visionaries – to set goals – to plan • Who do I want to be? • What do I want to be?

  8. Warrior -- The force that moves us to action • Engaging others • Taking action

  9. Magician -- The force that enables us to know how things work Wisdom is an important part of the male character.

  10. Lover -- The force that enables us to show affection • Loving your wife • Loving your children

  11. Each one of these forces can be used for good or bad: The mature male is one who has these resources, these things, and has them in balance, and uses them for the good of their God, their family, their community, and all humankind.

  12. Some examples of Jesus using these forces: • King – The reign of God • Warrior - Carrying the cross • Magician – Explaining the parables • Lover – Welcoming the children

  13. For reflection . . . • In our society, which of these are dominant or lacking? • In our own life, which of these are dominant or lacking?

  14. Male Spirituality Content based on work by Gillette and Moore Presented and discussed with: Fr. Tom Landgraff Thank you for letting me spend this time with you all.

  15. Other opportunities to • deepen our faith . . .

  16. Upcoming . . . Holy Trinity - Swanton Wednesday, Feb. 17 – 7pm Little Flower Wednesday, Feb. 24 – 7pm (Quarterly) St. Joan of Arc Thursday, Mar. 3 - 7pm Confession: 6:30pm MassImpact.US

  17. Upcoming . . . Theology of the Body Christopher West DVD Series An Introduction to the Theology of the Body; Discovering the Master Plan for Your Life DVD viewing and meaningful conversation Saturday Evenings -- 7:00 pm Jan. 16 / Feb. 13 / Mar. 21 / Apr. 16 / May 21 O’Grady Community Room Light hors d’oeuvres and adult beverages

  18. Upcoming . . . • Fr. Larry Richards • Hector Molina • David Karam Car pool or arrange to connect there: Greg Schlueter Greg@MassImpact.us Columbus Catholic Men’s Conference

  19. Saturday, March 5 7-9 pm Lent – Finding the Traitor Within Patrick Sullivan Little Flower Parish House Bring a friend! Next Men’s Night

  20. Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

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