Leader Rick Self Encouraged Men At The 2014 North Texas Catholic Men's Conference
Channel: Catholic Brothers For Christ
Date: 2015-02-16

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http://ntxcmc.org At the beginning of the North Texas Catholic Men's Conference the men sang our "National Anthem" and said the "Pledge Of Allegiance." An Honor guard from the Knights Of Columbus escorted the flag during the procession into the sanctuary.

The speakers at the conference were: Doug Barry, Tim Staples, Al Kresta and Father Bill Casey.

Doug Barry is the founder and director of the Catholic apostolate RADIX. Traveling extensively, he has spoken to thousands through television, radio and live appearances. 

He is co-host of the weekly EWTN show "Life on the Rock". Doug's most recent project is the Radix' Camp Gargano that helps shape a tough fighting spirit in the body, mind and soul of a Catholic man. 

Tim Staples is Director of Apologetics and Evangelization at Catholic Answers. Although he fell away from the Christian faith, his faith in Jesus Christ was revitalized during his late teen years through the witness of Christian televangelists. 

After a tour in the Army, he enrolled in Jimmy Swaggart Bible College and became a youth minister in an Assembly of God community. During this time, Tim studied Catholicism from Catholic and historical sources. He converted to Catholicism in 1988. Tim has been working in Catholic apologetics and evangelization ever since. 

Al Kresta is a broadcaster, journalist and author who is, first of all, a missionary. He is President and CEO of Ave Maria Radio and host of "Kresta in the Afternoon." He draws upon his unique faith background to create what is, arguably, the most fascinating — and most spiritually constructive — talk radio program on the radio today. 

A Protestant pastor in the 1980s and '90s, Al returned to the Catholic Church. In 2003, he lost his left leg to necrotizing fasciitis, a virulent infection often referred to as the "flesh-eating bacteria." 

His extended recovery and eventual return to broadcasting gave him new insights into the realities of suffering and hope.

Fr. William Casey, C.P.M is Superior General of the Fathers of Mercy in South Union, Kentucky. Fr. Casey's talks emphasize the need for spiritual renewal and the importance of making a good confession. 

Father attributes his call to the priesthood to the Mercy of God, his love for the study of Sacred Scripture, and his strong devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. 

Since forming the North Texas Catholic Brothers for Christ in the summer of 2011, our small band of brothers has grown to include men from over a dozen parishes in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The vision for our group is: "All Catholic Men Committed to Building the Body of Christ".

Our mission is: "To motivate all Catholic men to commit to building the body of Christ, by uniting as brothers, witnessing the Gospel in all areas of our lives, and facilitating faith building programs in our community."

We realize that it is only through the power of the Holy Spirit that we are able to do any of this. We hope and pray that the Holy Spirit will also inspire you to become part of the North Texas Catholic Brothers for Christ. 

By uniting as brothers, we will be capable of amazing feats as we work together to build the body of Christ. To encourage men to grow and experience the joy of living fully to become all they were meant to be by the Creator. "I have come so you may have life, and have it abundantly." John 10:10