Thirty-five years ago, when I was at a low point in my life, the Lord called on me to go deeper in the Faith and to commit myself more fully to Him. My reply? Yes, Lord! I desire renewal, but I can't do it alone. I need your help. 
That day, I took my first halting steps down the long Road to Spiritual Fitness. Today, with these pages, I'm inviting you to join me on this rewarding path and, along with the Lord, I'm going to give you the help you need to do so.
Much like physical fitness, attaining genuine spiritual fitness requires sustained commitment: you need to be in it for the long haul. I've often wanted to turn back, but the Lord assures me that although the path is long and may sometimes be rugged, the effort is well worth it.
In these pages, I share key details of my journey down the Road to Spiritual Fitness and provide you with some of the first-class tools that have sustained me along the way (and will sustain you, too).
Don't fear . . . and don't delay! These tools are for regular guys like you and me, down-to-earth men struggling against the many temptations that face us today. I can assure you that if you follow the steps outlined in these pages, you will, through the power of the Holy Spirit, become spiritually fit to overcome those temptations and face the many other trials of this life. So join me now on the Road to Spiritual Fitness and become the better man God is calling you to be!

The Road To Spiritual Fitness: A Five-Step Plan for Men

Politics & Social Sciences

Danny Abramowicz

Social Sciences

Sophia Institute Press

He seemed to have it all a beautiful family, a big house, and the celebrity that comes with being a star player in the National Football League. In the late 60s and early 70s, Danny Abramowicz was the toast of New Orleans, but as his Catholic faith faded into the background he felt alone and helpless against the temptations and expectations of fame. And so one day he called out that simple prayer: Lord, please help me! This book is about the answer to that prayer. Danny Abramowicz gives an inside view of his life in the NFL alongside the reinvigoration of his Catholic Faith and the development of a prayerful relationship with Jesus Christ. Join him on his journey from cultural Catholic to EWTN television host and evangelizer of Catholic men across the country. Even if you didn't play and coach professional football with the likes of Archie Manning and Mike Ditka, you will find Danny's down-to- earth telling of his story approachable and relatable. Most of all, Danny brings the hope of brotherhood in Christ to all men who have felt, or are now feeling, the despair of professional, personal, and spiritual failure. Our world needs courageous men of Christ to step into the breach, armed with the virtues of faith and love and hope. Learn about becoming a leader not just from Danny's coaching experiences, but also from his work forming and sustaining men's groups in nearly every city in which he has lived. Finally, in this book Danny presents his spiritual fitness workout a time-tested way to build up the muscles of faith to go to spiritual battle in a hostile world.

Crossing the Goal

Religion & Spirituality

EWTN Publishing, Inc.

Crossing the Goal: Playbook on the Virtues from Emmaus Road Publishing maps out a strategy for becoming godly men. Written by Coach Danny Abramowicz and team members Peter Herbeck, Curtis Martin, and Brian Patrick of the popular EWTN Global Catholic Network series by the same name, this Bible study guide serves as a companion to the sports-format show. While readers can use the study guide on their own, it is even better when shared with a group of men. The Leading a Discussion section gives sure-to-win pointers to the quarterbacks or group leaders. To Talk About suggestions can launch discussions or give readers things to think about on their own.
 Complete with on-screen photos and space for taking personal notes, the team s playbook briefly summarizes the main points of the nine episodes. Segments featured for each episode include Kickoff (tackling a real problem men face), Game Plan (identifying the virtue needed to overcome the challenge), The Red Zone (serving up advice from the men who have been there), and The End Zone (applying practical, faith-filled wisdom to secure the victory). Pre-Game and Halftime sections further inspire readers of this book to become the virtuous men God has called them to be.
 Episodes included in Crossing the Goal: Playbook on the Virtues:
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<li>Courage</li> <li>Perseverance: Staying in the Game</li> <li>Temperance: Removing the Junk</li> <li>Temperance: Getting in Shape</li> <li>Wisdom: Living the Truth</li> <li>Justice: Giving What Is Due</li> <li>Faith: A Radical Choice</li> <li>Hope</li> <li>Love: An Act of the Will</li>
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Crossing the Goal: Playbook on the Virtues

Curtis, Martin

Peter Herbeck

Brian Patrick

Emmaus Road Publishing

Crossing the Goal: Playbook on Our Father lays out a game plan for men to become godly through studying the Lord s Prayer. Coach Danny Abramowicz, Peter Herbeck, Curtis Martin, and Brian Patrick tackle the Our Father, word for word, and reveal how its astonishing wisdom can change your life. What kind of Father do you have in heaven? The reality is far beyond anything you can imagine. What is the difference between God and you? The answer will have you weed out the bad habit of taking God s name in vain. Which flag are you flying? You re locked in a battle between two kingdoms; you choose, He wins. What are the four hardest words you ll ever pray? Thy Will Be Done if you really mean them. Who provides your bread? The manager works hard, but he s not the owner. How often are you to forgive? Your friend betrays you seven times; you betray God seventy times seven. Is temptation sin? Be clear about what sin is, and set your heart, soul, and mind against it. Can little you do something? God doesn t usually look for His servants among the powerful and the respected; he looks among the weak and the humble. The Playbook is ideal for group and independent study. Its Spiritual Fitness Workouts are designed for groups of 15 to 20 men that meet once a week for 90 minutes. The Crossing the Goal Playbooks and DVDs help men grow spiritually, strengthen men inwardly, and equip men to be strong, vibrant, and active in the pews.

Crossing the Goal: Playbook on Our Father

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