Father Sam Martin interviews Chris Rogers, Director of Family Life for the Diocese of La Crosse, about how the office supports families through marriage preparation and enrichment, natural family planning, youth and young adult ministry, and building fertile ground in homes so parish life bears fruit. They highlight diocesan youth initiatives like Adventure Camp and discuss the Men of the Cross men’s conference on March 21 at Blessed Sacrament in La Crosse, featuring speaker Bart Schuchts, with Mass, adoration, confession, meals, and free admission for high school men attending with a parent or guardian; registration is at menofthecross.org. The episode also includes reflections with Father Steven Weller on the 4th Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday) Gospel of the man born blind, focusing on healing, discipleship, and the sometimes disruptive nature of grace.

02:00 Family Life Office Overview

04:47 Youth Camp And Men’s Events

05:53 Ministry On Their Level

08:35 Mens Conference Purpose

16:55 Men Of The Cross Explained

19:12 Healing And Confession

22:45 Conference Schedule Registration

26:38 Strengthening Family Habits

29:39 Bus Trips Build Community

32:16 Adventure Camp Magic

34:51 Beauty Outdoors Awakens Faith

39:11 Inviting Others Beats Loneliness

43:26 Mens Conference Details

45:53 Lent Readings Man Born Blind

51:57 Belonging to God

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