“Becoming the Man God Created You to Be”

Father Larry Richards entered into published writing with his 2009 book, “Be a Man! Becoming the Man God Created You to Be.”
 
Richards’s message, ongoing still, comes to Norman for the 23 ^rd annual “In the Father’s Footsteps” Oklahoma Catholic Men’s Conference.
 
The event, titled “Building the Bridge Between Repentance and Faithfulness,” is set for March 9 from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Conference Center and Hotel, 2501 Conference Dr. in Norman.
 
Oklahoma Catholic Men’s Conference
March 9
Tickets available at www.catholicmen.net.

Richards, a noted speaker, preacher, retreat master and author as well as the pastor of Saint Joseph/Bread of Life Community in Erie, Pa., is among four featured speakers, highlighting a day of faith, renewal and evangelization.
 
He will be joined by Catholic author and speaker Jason Evert, Father Roger Landry of Fall River, Mass., and popular Catholic radio host Jon Leonetti. The conference also will feature Steve Angrisano, a Catholic musician and composer offering his worship and praise talents.
 
“Our conference day will begin with a powerful examination of the lives we live – our challenges, temptations and obstacles,” said Ray Haefele, conference director. “We'll gain insights and tools throughout the day and move toward a clear vision of how to claim the lives we're called to live; lives forged by the way and the truth, built upon bedrock values and placed in service to God, family and faith.”
 
Evert will open the conference with a message entitled “Porn Detox.” Richards will follow with, “Knowing God’s Mercy.” Following lunch, Leonetti will present his talk, “Back to the Basics – A 3-Step Action Plan to become a Saint.” Father Landry will close with his talk, “Coming to the Father by Faithfully following Jesus the Way, Believing Jesus the Truth, and Receiving from Him the Life He’s Received from the Father.”
 
Also available will be an opportunity for reconciliation and a Mass at the end of the conference celebrated by Archbishop Coakley.
 
Tickets are $59 if submitted by Feb. 11; $69 thereafter, and includes breakfast, lunch, beverages and afternoon snacks. There are discounts for younger attendees: $29 for high school students; $39 for college students.