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Armor of God presents a number of different events to help you continue your pursuit of spiritual leadership, including Spiritual Briefings, Spiritual Workshops, Retreats, and more.
A new recruit can join Armor of God at any time and stage in their spiritual journey. All previous Spiritual Briefings recordings and downloadable resources for the Field Training Guide are always available here on our website.
upcoming EVENTS
FATHER/SON EVENT
TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024 – 6:30 PM
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL - KUZMICH LIFE CENTER & SCHOOL GYM
Bring your son, your dad, or just yourself (all ages welcome) and join us for a night of faith, fellowship, & fun including Praise & Worship, a Holy Spirit Encounter, and Dodgeball!
RETREAT: BASIC TRAINING
MAY 17-19, 2024 - ST. FELIX CATHOLIC CENTER, HUNTINGTON, IN
Armor of God Basic Training retreats are for men ready to become the spiritual leaders that God designed them to be in their home, workplace and Church. This basic training is designed to train or refresh men on the 5 Core Principals of becoming an Armor of God spiritual leader. The retreat consists of instruction, witnesses, prayer, holy fraternity, and the sacraments, aimed to help men learn and reclaim their baptismal priestly authority. Join us and become armed!
We’ll be taking a break from Spiritual Briefings for the
summer months of June, July, & August.
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING:
ARMING MEN TO BE THE PRIMARY EDUCATORS OF THEIR CHILDREN
PRESENTER: ZACHARY COYLE
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 - 6:45 PM
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL - KUZMICH LIFE CENTER
All too often men mistakenly assume that since they send their kids to a Catholic school or Mass on Sunday, that their family is being properly catechized and formed in the faith. The fact is that parents need to be the primary educators of their family. What the school teaches and what is heard on Sunday should supplement what they’re already hearing at home. Come listen to more about this topic from Zach Coyle, Principal at St Vincent de Paul Catholic School.
BRIEFINGS
Spiritual Briefings consist of opening with the Armor of God Prayer, a relevant opening video, a roll call with updates and reminders, a relevant presentation, small group discussions to dive deeper into the content presented, a group rosary or adoration, and a battlecry designed to appeal to next steps men should take in their homes, workplaces, and Churches.
WORKSHOPS
Spiritual Workshops are intended to place men into a comfortable environment setting to get one-on-one support, dive into recent Spiritual Briefing or unique topics, discern how these are calling you to improve as a spiritual leader, and steps to take in pursuit of spiritual leadership.
RETREATS
Armor of God Retreats are designed to allow men time to get away from their normal stressors and distractions and to get into the silence and spend time in God’s word, listening to God’s plan for them and being fed spiritually with tools, practices and topics designed to arm them to be the spiritual leaders that they are designed to be.
We'd love to hear from you on what you like about AOG monthly Spiritual Briefings, what you dislike, or what suggestions you have:
What is a Mortification Rosary that is DONE AT SOME Spiritual BriefingS?
A mortification rosary is similar to the idea of a daily mortification, where a person offers up something for ones spiritual growth. Example, fasting from the radio or music in the car one day, or not hitting the snooze button the next morning. Little ways to say yes or no to what would otherwise be comfortable.
A mortification rosary is where a man offers something, in this case a little discomfort, either by kneeling throughout the rosary or having your arms extended, and that discomfort, that extra yes to God can be offered for spiritual growth.
You can also think of it as offering different intentions for the rosary for the grace and benefit of others.
PAST EVENTS
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN ON PRIESTLY AUTHORITY
FR. DANIEL SCHEIDT
In this Spiritual Briefing, Fr. Dan Scheidt discussed the dangers occurring within the family, parish, and society as men do not fully understand and embrace their Priestly authority of their homes.
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: LIVING & TEACHING AUTHENTIC MASCULINITY
BISHOP KEVIN RHOADES
In this Spiritual Briefing, Bishop Kevin Rhoades discussed the attack on masculinity in 2024, including what they are, why they are happening, and what tools you can put in place to arm yourself to combat these attacks daily.
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN ON PREPARING FOR ADVENT
MICHAEL DOPP
Men, how often do we get into the Advent season, blink, and all of a sudden Christmas has come and gone? In this Spiritual Briefing, Michael Dopp teaches us how to prepare to have the best Advent of our lives!
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN ON LIVING TRUE JOY
FR. DANIEL SCHEIDT
Joy can mean a lot of things to a lot of different people, but Catholic men should pursue and live a life of true joy that looks different than others, including the joy of the gospel, the joy of hope, and the joy of faith. In this Spiritual Briefing, Fr. Dan helps us learn practical ways to live with true joy.
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN ON THE POWER OF PRAYER
CHRIS LUSHIS
What path are you walking? One of thankfulness and gratitude to the Lord, or of resentment, frustration, and discouragement? Are you feeling overwhelmed, powerless, or stuck in cycles of sin? Are you unsure how to help those around you who seem to be on the wrong path? In this Spiritual Briefing, Chris Lushis arms men on the power of prayer, something the Lord says is necessary for salvation – and for enduring life’s challenges.
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN ON THE POWER OF SCRIPTURE
FR. LEEALLEN FORTIN
In this Spiritual Briefing, Fr. LeeAllen arms men on the power of scripture through the traditional practice of Lectio Divina. Through this practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer, one can increase their knowledge of God’s word and treat scripture not simply as texts to be studied, but as the living word.
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN ON THE POWER OF FASTING
PARKER ZURBUCH
Let’s be honest, when we think of fasting it is usually associated with the Lenten Season. While Lent gives us a wonderful opportunity to offer up sacrifices to prepare for Easter, as sons of God we are called to fast as part of our spiritual growth. In this spiritual briefing, Parker Zurbuch arms us on how consistent fasting honors and glorifies our Heavenly Father.
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN TO DISCERN THE FATHER’S WILL
FR. DANIEL KOEHL
In a world of distractions and confusion it is difficult to hear the voice of our Father. In this Spiritual Briefing, Fr. Daniel Koehl helps us discern when the Father is speaking to us and what He has to say.
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN ON THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
SR. MARIA GEMMA SALYER
The Holy Spirit is often viewed as the most mysterious Person of the Holy Trinity. In this Spiritual Briefing, Sister Maria Gemma Salyer teaches us how to understand, invoke, and cooperate with the Holy Spirit.
SPIRITUAL WORKSHOP: ARMING MEN TO UNDERSTAND THE MASS
JUSTIN AQUILA, FR. DAN SCHEIDT, FR. BRIAN ISENBARGER
In order to be spiritual leaders in their family and community, it is essential that men understand the Mass, it’s relevance, mystery, and how to properly celebrate it.
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN AGAINST THE FEAR OF INADEQUACY
FR. LOGAN PARRISH
One of the most common fears a man deals with is that of being inadequate, incapable, powerless, and a failure. The answer to this fear is not avoidance. Fr. Logan Parrish trains men on the most effective ways to address this fear of inadequacy.
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN TO AVOID THE SHADOW LIFE
NICK GRAY
This Spiritual Briefing will arm men on how to identify and disarm the distractions and addictions that lead them to live a Shadow Life rather than the authentic life that God calls all Men to live.
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN ON THE POWER OF SURRENDER
FR. BRIAN ISENBARGER
Men can often struggle with the illusion that they have to be in control. In this Spiritual Briefing, Father Brian Isenbarger presentS to men on the power and importance of surrendering to our Lord, and the joy and peace that can come from this.
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN ON DEVELOPING A CORE MISSION
ROBERT GREGORY
All men desperately need a Core Mission that drives each and every decision they make throughout their lives. In this Spiritual Briefing we discuss the elements of a man's core mission and steps to take to discern your core mission.
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN ON THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS
FR. JAY HORNING
Too many men have wounds from either not fully forgiving others or not being forgiven. In this Spiritual Briefing, Fr. Jay arms men on the incredible power of forgiveness and why it is a must for your spiritual health.
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN TO SAFEGUARD THEIR HOMES
FR. MATTHEW COONAN
Men need to take the appropriate steps to protect the integrity of their relationships, the sanctity of their marriage, and be alert to the pitfalls that secular society has ready for us. We need to stop playing defense and start playing offense against satan’s attacks. In this presentation Fr. Matthew Coonan arms you to safeguard your homes and families.
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN ON THE POWER OF VIRTUE
MOST REVEREND KEVIN C. RHOADES
As God calls us to be spiritual leaders, understanding how to live a life of virtue and what graces they bring us is essential. In addition, for every vice that we encounter a virtue can be linked to offset that. In this Spiritual Briefing, Most Reverend Bishop Rhoades arms men on the power of virtue.
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN TO MAKE THE CASE FOR LIFE
ABIGAIL LORENZEN
As men and spiritual leaders we should understand that we are to be pro-life. However, few of us are trained and equipped to make the case for life, given the opportunity. In this Spiritual Briefing, Abigail Lorenzen from Right to Life of Northeast Indiana equips you on how to do just that.
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN ON THE POWER OF HOLY FRATERNITY
FR. J. STEELE, CSC
Men need holy fraternity and accountability for a sustainable, authentic Christian life. Fr. Steele shares his personal struggle with this and arms men on the power of holy fraternity.
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN ON THE POWER OF ORDER
FR. DANIEL SCHEIDT
In a world full of disorder, it is more important than ever to understand what it means to have your house, marriage, family, and church in order. The antidote to disorder is in fact order, and we need to arm ourselves to understand the power that order brings to our lives.
SPIRITUAL WORKSHOP: ARMING MEN TO DEVELOP A SPIRITUAL PLAN FOR 2022
Men spend time doing annual reviews for business, finances, etc., but rarely take time to create a Spiritual Plan. This workshop was an opportunity for men to get armed with a Spiritual Plan for 2022.
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN ON THE POWER OF MARY
FATHER DANIEL WHELAN
Men, in the spiritual battles that we are in, Mary is our General. All things flow through Mary to get to Christ. In this Spiritual Briefing, Father Whelan armed us on all the reasons we should be calling out to Mary and the ways in which we can gain her intercession.
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN ON THE POWER OF ASCETICISM
NATHANIEL BINVERSIE
Nathaniel Binversie of Exodus 90 enlightens us on the power of asceticism and how it should be a part of your pursuit of spiritual leadership. Asceticism can be simply defined as acts of self-denial. All Christians are called to practice asceticism in some way, even outside of Lent. Ascetic disciplines help us practice penance for our own sinfulness through concrete outward actions. They also help us make tangible offerings for the good of others, more than praying fruitfully does alone.
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN ON THE POWER OF THE EUCHARIST
JESSICA HAYES
St. Vincent’s Pastoral Associate for Liturgy, Jessica Hayes presented on the relevance of, power of, and what men need to know about the Eucharist. From the Catechesis on how the Eucharist becomes the body, blood, soul and divinity of Christ, to ways that we can reverently adore the Lord through the Eucharist in adoration.
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN ON THE POWER OF REDEMPTION
FR. JAY HORNING
The most dangerous thing men are doing is assuming that they are not worthy, cannot be forgiven, and/or should not reclaim their authority as a Spiritual leader. Father Jay Horning explains how much the Lord wishes to forgive us by going into detail on redemption, what it is, the power of it, why it is so needed, and the tools to seek it.
SPIRITUAL WORKSHOP: MAKING PORNOGRAPHY UNTHINKABLE
This workshop was designed to address the science behind pornography being addictive, and putting faces on the daughters of God that we objectify and the morality issues this causes.
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN ON THE POWER OF CONVICTION
ROBERT GREGORY
What the world needs today more than ever are men of conviction and not passive and whiney men. In this Spiritual Briefing, Robert Gregory identifies what real conviction is, how men need to arm themselves with this, and combat passivity to help become the spiritual leaders that God is calling them to be and to help change the world!
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN ON BATTLING SPIRITUAL WARFARE
SCOTT DRUHOT
In a world full of noise, complexity, pandemics and unrest, the one constant is the strength of the Lord who loves us and protects us. In this Spiritual Briefing, Scott Druhot discussed the 7 deadly sins, Satan’s tactics and provided some resources to combat and strengthen you as a spiritual leader.
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN TO AVOID THE SHADOW LIFE
NICK GRAY
This Spiritual Briefing will arm men on how to identify and disarm the distractions and addictions that lead them to live a Shadow Life rather than the authentic life that God calls all Men to live.
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN ON CREATING A RULE OF LIFE
FR. JAY HORNING
Presented by Father Jay Horning from St. Vincent de Paul Parish, we will spend this time discussing Rule of Life, a Catholic-centric means to regulating day-to-day living.
SPIRITUAL BRIEFING: ARMING MEN ON DEVELOPING A CORE MISSION
ROBERT GREGORY
All men desperately need a Core Mission that drives each and every decision they make throughout their lives. In this Spiritual Briefing we discuss the Elements of a Man's Core Mission and Steps to Discerning Your Core Mission.