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A Call to Virtuous Masculinity (Fr. Louis Leonelli – 11/8/19 – NCS New Canaan)

November 8, 2019 by NCS New Canaan 1 Comment

Father Louis Leonelli starts by sharing a bit of his life story, including his radical and miraculous conversion from a successful Wall Street businessman pursuing wealth, woman and a music career to a humble Franciscan friar serving the homeless in the South Bronx.

Father Louis then examines “masculinity”–real “toxic” masculinity, the normal masculinity that our politically correct culture has deceptively labeled “toxic”, and finally, the “virtuous” masculinity we are called to pursue as followers of Jesus. In exploring virtuous masculinity, he explains and stresses the virtues of temperance, sacrifice and humility. Father Louis ends by sharing what he believes to be the three most important priorities in the pursuit of virtuous masculinity: (1) develop and nurture a relationship with God, (2) develop and nurture relationships with the small circle of people whom we love and who love us and (3) in whatever our stations or callings in life, strive to be the very best version of ourself we can be, all to the glory of God.

Filed Under: Audio & Video, Video Tagged With: Audio & Video, Calling and Purpose, Christianity-Theology, Cultural Change and Engagement, Faith, Faithful Presence, Father-Son, Forgiveness, Friendship, Gods Purpose for Business, Going from Survival-Success to Significance, Gratitude, Live Pure, Marriage, Nature of God, NCS New Canaan, Prayer, Relationships, Right Wrong, Serving Others, Sexual Habits and Addictions, Speak Truth, Worship the King

12 Ways To Make Work a Prayer

September 27, 2019 by NCS New Canaan Leave a Comment

As a senior partner in a global consulting firm and a deacon in the Catholic Church, Gauthier Vincent is uniquely positioned to contemplate the intersections and integration of faith and work. He shares 12 ways he has found to ground his work in his faith, and explains how he applies these practically on a daily basis in his own life.

  1. Embrace the purpose of your work (remember all the people whose welfare our work contributes to)
  2. Realize your freedom (just follow Christ)
    Ideas 1 and 2 are about growing in gratitude and in spiritual freedom
  3. Practice a life of virtues at work (even work becomes a good habit, i.e., virtue and a school of selflessness)
  4. Do it right and make it beautiful (beauty always leads to contemplation)
  5. Always be cheerful (joy calls on Joy)
  6. Live the Gospel literally whenever you can (as you take the last seat and sub-optimize your work, you trust in the Lord)
  7. Welcome Christ in everyone (look at the Christ image in all, from the CEO to the janitor)
    Ideas 3-7 are about living the right way, as a child of God
  8. Cultivate the Presence of God during the day (turn your heart to the Lord with ejaculatory prayers, sweet words, e.g., as your watch beeps every hour)
  9. Practice the Examen (reflect on your day and look for how the Lord touched you through consolations and desolations)
  10. Begin and end your day in a contemplative mood (begin with a time for Scripture and Silence and the Silent Presence will stay with you during the day)
  11. Let the cross transform you (above age 25 one learns essentially through failures and suffering; there the Lord comes closer)
  12. Love the world and everyone in it (if you don’t work with love you deprive your co-workers, family, clients, etc.. of the real value of your work, i.e., the love with which you work)
    Ideas 8-12 are about the mystical life at work, the life of union with the Beloved

Filed Under: Audio & Video, Video Tagged With: Calling and Purpose, Career and Financial Disappointments and Transitions, Christianity-Theology, Crisis and Adversity, Faith, Faithful Presence, Gods Purpose for Business, Gratitude, Great Commandments - Love God - Love Neighbor, Integrating Work into Faith, Nature of God, NCS New Canaan, Prayer, Relationships, Serving Others, Transparency and Authenticity, Worship the King

Understanding Changes Everything (Dr. Mark Gordon Fee – Couples Session 2 – NCS New England)

September 14, 2019 by NCS New Canaan Leave a Comment

The 2019 New Canaan Society New England Couples Retreat was held September 14-15 at the Heritage Hotel in Southbury, CT. The theme was “Understanding Changes Everything”. Dr. Mark Gordon Fee was our Guide. This is Session 2.   Below is a link to the materials for the Couples Retreat.

2019 Couples Retreat Handout

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Understanding Changes Everything (Dr. Mark Gordon Fee – Couples Session 1 – NCS New England)

September 14, 2019 by NCS New Canaan Leave a Comment

The 2019 New Canaan Society New England Couples Retreat was held September 14-15 at the Heritage Hotel in Southbury, CT. The theme was “Understanding Changes Everything”. Dr. Mark Gordon Fee was our Guide. This is Session 1.   Below is a link to the materials for the Couples Retreat.

2019 Couples Retreat Handout

Filed Under: Audio & Video, Video Tagged With: Audio & Video, Christianity-Theology, Divorce, Faith, Faithful Presence, Great Commandments - Love God - Love Neighbor, Marriage, Nature of God, NCS New Canaan, Prayer, Relationships, Serving Others, Transparency and Authenticity, Worship the King

Understanding Changes Everything (Dr. Mark Gordon Fee – 9/14/19 Sat Aft – NCS New England)

September 14, 2019 by NCS New Canaan Leave a Comment

The 2019 New Canaan Society New England Regional Retreat was held September 13-14 at the Heritage Hotel in Southbury, CT. The theme was “Understanding Changes Everything”, and Dr. Mark Gordon Fee was our Guide for the weekend. This is Mark’s talk on Saturday afternoon.  Below is a link to the materials for the Retreat.

2019 Brudders Retreat Handout

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