They focus their lives not on material acquisition or personal ambitions, but on achieving spiritual maturity. Its members have chosen to live aggressively in the world, encountering its temptations and confronting its challenges. In the Brotherhood's view, the spiritual life can be lived with gusto. This is evident in the activities the group stages for young people, for whom they have a special concern. The Brotherhood leads arduous hiking trips in the Rockies, and organizes canoe trips.
Some members also coach soccer or basketball.
We give the boys a vision, like reaching the summit of the mountain or achieving excellence in soccer, and challenge them to overcome the desire to quit when things get really tough. Learning to push their bodies to the limit helps them in situations where their souls are pushed to the limit. We teach them that they can go beyond the physical expectations that human beings set for themselves, and then we challenge them to do the same with prayer and works of charity. Those who meet the Brotherhood are generally struck by how bright, zealous and multitalented its members are. With their abilities, most could successfully climb the corporate ladder, reaping significant material rewards along the way.