Too many men identify primarily with their work and how much money they make, leaving spiritual leadership in the family to their wives, said Deacon Ralph Poyo, who will speak at the third annual Heartland Men's Conference Aug. 4 in Omaha.
When they lose their jobs or face other challenges, men wrapped up in their work often fail to see their most important role, which is blessing their families and preparing their children to live with faith, he said.
Deacon Poyo said the importance of men reclaiming spiritual leadership will be a theme in his talk at the conference at D.J. Sokol Arena on the Creighton University campus.
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| Dr. Scott Hahn |
"Most men work hard and want to do well. But man as provider is a worldly image - it is not God's image," said Deacon Poyo, who serves in the Diocese of Raleigh, N.C., and founded New Evangelization Ministries, which helps parishes develop evangelization plans.
He will join Deacon Alex Jones, a convert to the Catholic faith who serves in the Archdiocese of Detroit, and theology professor Scott Hahn of Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, as speakers at the daylong conference, which will include music, prayers, and information about forming programs such as Bible studies and men's groups.
There also will be Mass with Archbishop George J. Lucas and opportunities for confession, said Peter Kennedy, administrator of adult faith formation for the archdiocese.
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Men wanting to car pool will meet in the St. Columbkille parking lot no later that 7:15 a.m. Rick Fleming has some extra tickets that can be distributed then. Otherwise St. Columbkille ment will meet at the entrance at 8:15 so we can sit together. Anyone with questions can email Ron at ronbartlett@q.com or call 331-4877.
There's more information at The Catholic Voice.
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