If you are a regular viewer of our CTG show on EWTN, you have heard all of the team members on numerous occasions mention the importance of men belonging to small groups. (Workout Groups)

Recently, I was reading the scripture passage, Mt. 4:18-22, where Jesus was calling Peter, Andrew, James and John to come after him and he will make them “fishers of men.”  Reflecting on this passage, I came to realize that Jesus, by initially calling the original 12 disciples to follow him, was establishing the first men’s small group. As a result of that first small group, the number of followers of Jesus Christ has now expanded to over a billion.

Once again, I believe that Jesus is calling more men to become “Fishers of Men.” Yes, common, ordinary guys like you and me—just like the first Apostles who were a group of fishermen.  It’s time to open our hearts to God’s calling and begin to form small men’s groups (workout groups) in parishes throughout this world so that we can become “Fishers of Men.”

Many of you might be saying to yourself that I am not worthy or I don’t have the time, etc. That’s hogwash! First of all, none of us are worthy and secondly, we have all kinds of time to watch sports and spend time on the computer or listen to our IPods—but we don’t have time for the Lord? If Jesus is a high priority in your life, you will find the time and the courage.

Each week or so, we will begin featuring, in the “Coaches Corner”, different men who listened to God’s calling and who found the time to either start up or join a spiritual workout group in their parish. Hopefully, these testimonies by men like you and me will encourage you to start or join a workout group in your parish.

If you are interested in learning more about these “Workout Groups”, you can find more information by clicking here or on the “Workout Groups” tab on the homepage.

God bless,
Coach Danny