Video – Conferences #164: Conference For Mothers 02
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
Ave Maria! “Suffering is always a grace.” – Canon Francis Joseph Ripley Ave Maria! +++ |

Ave Maria! “Suffering is always a grace.” – Canon Francis Joseph Ripley Ave Maria! +++ |
Ave Maria! When you gather all the scraps of your time, you’ll see that you have sufficient time for prayer. Ave Maria! +++ |
Ave Maria! Apostolic Letter “Motu Proprio data” Porta Fidei of the Supreme Pontiff Benedict XVI for the Indiction of the Year of Faith “I have decided to announce a Year of Faith. It will begin on 11 October 2012, the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, and it will end on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King, on 24 November 2013. The starting date of 11 October 2012 also marks the twentieth anniversary of the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, a text promulgated by my Predecessor, Blessed John Paul II, with a view to illustrating for all the faithful the power and beauty of the faith. This document, an authentic fruit of the Second Vatican Council…” Ave Maria! +++ |
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Ave Maria! We usually don’t post the private conferences given to those in the M.I.M. or A.D.W.M., but here we wish you to give you a taste of what it is like to live the Marian Vow as a lay person. Ave Maria! +++ |
Ave Maria! Master Sargent Mike Cutone gives his conference on Catholic Leadership going through the acronym L.E.A.D.E.R.S.H.I.P. as he has outlined in his book. In this final segment of the conference, he is on “P” for “Plan”. Develop a well though-out plan through prayer, exercising patience, preparation by identifying all pertinent factors, and training your subordinates to accomplish their mission. Ave Maria! +++ |
Ave Maria! Master Sargent Mike Cutone gives his conference on Catholic Leadership going through the acronym L.E.A.D.E.R.S.H.I.P. as he has outlined in his book. In this segment he is on “I” for “Initiative”. Doing simple things to to show charity to others, anticipating future crises and problems, and be constantly prepared to develop better solutions to accomplish your mission. Jesus gives us an example of this by taking the initiative in calling the Apostles to collaborate in His redemptive mission and by His leadership in prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane while the Apostles slept. Ave Maria! +++ |
Ave Maria! Master Sargent Mike Cutone gives his conference on Catholic Leadership going through the acronym L.E.A.D.E.R.S.H.I.P. as he has outlined in his book. In this segment he is on “H” for “Humility”. Recognizing who one really is before God, practicing the virtue of humility to discern the truth in every situation, and receiving sanctifying grace through the Sacrament of Confession. Jesus commands us to study and imitate His humility and He gives us an example of humility throughout His whole life which motivated His apostles to imitate Him and to be faithful to their mission. Ave Maria! +++ |
Ave Maria! Master Sargent Mike Cutone gives his conference on Catholic Leadership going through the acronym L.E.A.D.E.R.S.H.I.P. as he has outlined in his book. In this segment he is on “S” for “Sacrifice”. Prepare yourself to sacrifice as a leader by being obedience to God’s will and His commandments, going to Holy Mass, going to Confession, and by spending time in prayer. Jesus gives us an example of sacrifice by offering His life on the cross for the salvation of men. Ave Maria! +++ |
Ave Maria! Master Sargent Mike Cutone gives his conference on Catholic Leadership going through the acronym L.E.A.D.E.R.S.H.I.P. as he has outlined in his book. In this segment he is on “R” for “Receive & Respect Input”. Patiently listening to subordinates, humbly acknowleging better solutions, giving credit to subordinates when it is due, creating an environment where subordinates can freely approach you with problems. Jesus does this by questioning the disciples and correcting the disciples. Also, the Pope gives an example by seeking counsel from the College of Bishops in his governance of the Church. Ave Maria! +++ |
Ave Maria! Master Sargent Mike Cutone gives his conference on Catholic Leadership going through the acronym L.E.A.D.E.R.S.H.I.P. as he has outlined in his book. In this segment he is on “E” for “Empowerment”. Provide your subordinates with the necessary tools and equipment to succeed, clearly communicating objectives and tasks, providing proper authority to subordinates. Jesus does this by clearly communicating objectives to the Apostles, giving St. Peter the authority and responsibility to govern the Church, and sending the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. Ave Maria! +++ |
Ave Maria! Master Sargent Mike Cutone gives his conference on Catholic Leadership going through the acronym L.E.A.D.E.R.S.H.I.P. as he has outlined in his book Catholics Lead the Way. In this segment he is on “D” for “Discipline”. Develop a disciplined prayer life to prepare yourself for spiritual battle. Jesus gives an example of discipline through His own prayer life and through His obedience to the Father’s will. Ave Maria! +++ |
Ave Maria! Master Sargent Mike Cutone gives his conference on Catholic Leadership going through the acronym L.E.A.D.E.R.S.H.I.P. as he has outlined in his book. In this segment he is on “A” for “Attitude & Accountability”. Develop a positive attitude in word and deed, inspiring others to have a positive attitude, being accountable for your actions, and admitting personal mistakes. Jesus does this by remaining focused on His mission and by inspiring the apostles by His example. Ave Maria! +++ |
Ave Maria! Master Sargent Mike Cutone gives his conference on Catholic Leadership going through the acronym L.E.A.D.E.R.S.H.I.P. as he has outlined in his book. In this segment he is on “E” for “Education”. Learn your field, help others to learn, science of the saints, the virtues, know your faith before teaching to others, challenge others to learn it. Jesus does this by example, teaching the apostles, and preaching in towns. Ave Maria! +++ |
Ave Maria! Master Sargent Mike Cutone gives his conference on Catholic Leadership going through the acronym L.E.A.D.E.R.S.H.I.P. as he has outlined in his book Catholics Lead the Way. In this segment he is on “L” for “Lead by Example”. Just as Jesus lead by example by carrying his Cross so we must not ask anything of our subordinates that we are unwilling to do. Ave Maria! +++ |