Triumph Conference

Men of Triumph, . Hope that all has been well since we gathered for the Conference last month! I'm excited to announce, as a reminder, that Men's Groups are officially beginning today! I will list the facilitators below so that you know what day, time, and location that these groups will meet. . If you will be attending one of these groups, PLEASE contact the facilitator directly and RSVP with a text or email, letting them know who you are and that you will be attending the m...eeting (Do not reply to this email). Also, bring your Bible (or app), a rosary, and a snack or drink to share. . Group 1: Thursday 9/5 at 7 PM Augie’s Coffee Roasters 300 E State St Redlands, CA 92373 Facilitator: Christopher Javier (562) 745-7891 [email protected] . Group 2: Thursday 9/5 at 7 PM 2040 Temple Hills Dr Laguna Beach, CA Facilitator: Robert Ercoli (760) 408-0015 [email protected] . Group 3: Thursday 9/5 at 7 PM 25532 San Lupe Ave Moreno Valley CA 92551 Facilitator: Erik Salgado (714) 797-3301 [email protected] . Group 4: Thursday 9/5 at 8 PM 331 Contessa Irvine, CA, 92620 Facilitator: Peter Pelc (909) 450-1535 [email protected] . Group 5: ***Wednesday 9/11 at 7 PM 929 S Orange Ave. West Covina, CA 91790 Facilitator: Daniel Marquez (626) 485-7594 [email protected] . These are all the groups taking place for now. If you are inspired to begin one in your area, email me with your information. . Brothers, recall how the Lord blessed you / invited you / challenged you at the conference, and RESPOND to those graces. Know of my prayers for each of you! Don't ever give up, know that God cheers you on daily, and that you have what it takes. See more

*Pick Up Lines That Will Help You Ask Out Your Future Spouse (They don’t work, but have fun scaring strangers ) 1. Can I have your number so I can add you to my prayer group? 2. Girl, you so fine, I’d give you up for Lent.... 3. Aye girl. Gimme Psalm of that." 4. Hi. My name is Will... God's Will." 5. I know you've already said no once, but call me Joshua because I'm going to break down your walls. 6. You know, it's kind of noisy in here...the adoration chapel down the street is a pretty quiet place. 7. I heard Jesus called you. Mind if I do the same? Which one is your favorite? Tag a single friend who needs the encouragement. (*And remember that pick up lines are no replacement for good hygiene, the ability to lead an interesting conversation, the courage to ask a girl out on a date, the thoughtfulness to plan the date, the job to help pay for the date, and the prayer life that will help you to be the man you’re called to be. Best wishes, gentlemen. You have what it takes.)

I must be having some serious Triumph Conference withdrawals because even the gas pump was reminding me of this past weekend! I’m filled with gratitude for what God did / and is doing through this event. Who is looking forward to the next one?

When I see these four faces, I want to say something nerdy like, Avengers, assemble. These are some heavy hitters in Heaven who I turn to regularly for inspiration and prayers: St. John Paul, St. Thérèse, Bl. Pier Giorgio, & Bl. Miguel Pro. . I sat next to a Protestant minister’s wife on a flight this past year, and we somehow got to talking about the Catholic faith and canonized Saints. She expressed the concern that focusing on the Saints would distract her from loving Go...d. The Holy Spirit put it on my heart to share with her that when I think of the Saints, it makes me love God more, because of what He was able to accomplish in and through their lives. The mighty one has done great things for me and holy is his name. Luke 1:49 . I also assured her that when I ask for the prayers of the Saints, I’m simply doing what she does when she asks an elder in her church, who she knows is close to God, to bring my petitions to the Lord. We serve the God of the living and not the dead, so I doubt these brothers and sisters in Faith are just lounging around in Heaven without a concern in the world for us who are still trying daily to fight the good fight. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us. Heb 12:1 . All of God’s of holy angels and saints, pray for us (& especially for the Triumph Conference going down this Saturday ). See more

I want to take a moment to honor and congratulate my friend Vincent L. Rennie and his wife Sarah who just welcomed their third child, Roslyn, into this world a week ago! Vincent is the creative force behind the design, website, video, and logo for the Triumph Conference. While juggling family life and a full time job, he still offered to help with the conference because he believed in this mission to encourage and challenge young adult men in the Church. He took the initiativ...e and due largely in part because of his efforts, we have over 210 men who have responded to the invitation to come and see what the LORD has in store for them this Saturday! I’m grateful and encouraged by the example of good Catholic men like Vincent, who inspire me to man up in Christ daily. Thank you brother! If you are looking for a ridiculously talented designer for your project, hit him up!

This is the banner that the men who attend Triumph will first see on site, in one week! Props to @ricky_cruz & @vincentrennie for making designs like this possible. So stoked with how everything is turning out. God is good! . There are 180 men signed up! We’re quickly approaching the 200 mark that we had originally envisioned. Join us today before we have to cap the attendance!