"8 Tips for Catholic Men."

[mdgspencer]

This writer speaks of the specific and unique challenges of men, doing the rare service of addressing the spirituality of men. I myself am interested in seeing how readers agree or disagree with this article. This article is at:
www.integratedcatholiclife.org/2010/08/tips-for-catholic-men/

 

[CDNowak]

I think the article fails to meet its thesis: “…but I believe our gender has some particular and unique challenges to staying on the right path.” Much of what the author identifies is not particular to men, and none of his proposed remedies are more than solid Catholic advice.

In short the advice given, while not bad, falls into the error of the first sentence (Einstein’s definition of insanity) as far as developing a masculine spirituality is considered.

In my experience, and from my interaction with my peers the main issue in developing a male spirituality hinges on defining manhood and a basis of mystical theology that is not by its nature effeminate. The issues concerned include a balancing act between the errors of (man’s natural) activism vs quietism; pride vs false humility; revolution vs pacifism.

 

[roveau]

I was a little disappointed. I think that the eight tips could just as easily apply to women.

The part about men being too inclined to action (…rather than…) is a myth. Us men are more inclined to inaction.

Just an aside regarding one of the tips, I feel it is dangerous to pray the Rosary while driving - it takes your attention away from the road because you are not only saying the prayers but thinking of the mysteries at the same time.