Manual for Men
With a pastoral exhortation by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted · Published by TAN Books
Overview
Manual for Men is written for men who are in the arena, men who know that the Christian life is not passive or sentimental, but a daily battle for the soul, the family, and the Church. In a culture that distorts manhood and weakens resolve, this book calls men to recover authentic masculinity modeled on Jesus Christ.
In Part I, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted issues a direct challenge for Catholic men to step forward and live “into the breach.” He exposes false images of strength rooted in power, dominance, or self-indulgence, and replaces them with a vision of manhood grounded in sacrifice, prayer, virtue, and responsibility. This is a summons to leadership that begins in the interior life and bears fruit in the home, parish, and wider community.
Part II complements this exhortation with a rich collection of prayers, Church teachings, and writings from the saints. Together, these sections form both a field guide and a prayer manual, equipping men to fight spiritual battles with clarity, discipline, and confidence in God’s grace.
- Recover an authentic vision of Christian manhood rooted in Christ.
- Learn why prayer and the sacraments are essential weapons in spiritual combat.
- Understand the true meaning of fatherhood and spiritual leadership.
- Draw strength from the wisdom of the saints and the teaching of the Church.
- Use a practical guide designed specifically for men in daily life.
What You’ll Find Inside
- A call for men to engage courageously in spiritual battle
- Clear teaching on prayer, virtue, and sacramental life
- Guidance on fatherhood and responsibility for others
- Encouragement to adopt a patron saint, with practical suggestions
- A treasury of prayers and devotions crafted for men
Intended Audience
Ideal for Catholic men of every state in life, husbands, fathers, sons, and brothers, who want more than vague inspiration. Especially valuable for men seeking structure, discipline, and spiritual clarity in a world that confuses strength with selfishness.
FAQs
Is this book only for men already strong in the Faith?
No. It meets men where they are and challenges them to grow in courage, virtue, and prayer.
Is this more of a prayer book or a teaching guide?
It is both, combining clear instruction with a substantial collection of prayers and devotional material.
Key Themes
- Spiritual combat and moral courage
- Authentic Christian masculinity
- Leadership through sacrifice, prayer, and love
- SKU:
- 2648
- Imprint:
- TAN Books
- Pages:
- 304
- Publication Date:
- 1/23/2018
- Product Format:
- Deluxe Leatherette
- Pdf:
- https://tanbooks.com/content/Preview_ManualForMen.pdf
- Height:
- 6.75
- Width:
- 4.50
22 Reviews Hide Reviews Show Reviews
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Required reading for men!
Thoroughly enjoyed this book & whole heartedly recommend it to you or the man or teen boy in your life. Packed with essential lessons in Godly masculinity in an easy, digestible manner from impeccable sources. Also loved the tactile feeling of the book, bought the Manual for Marriage too and am reading it now with my wife. A true gift.
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Great book
Bishop Strickland is great!
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Glory Be
"Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost..." ...as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
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nual for Men
use it every week at adoration. perfect for me
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I really enjoy reading this book. I thought that it was beautifully bound, and the material is just wonderful.
This is a fantastic book. I enjoy it very much.
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So Good
In these times this book is more necessary than ever. Fully recommend
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Very pleased with purchase.
Good book.
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Very pleased with purchase.
Good book.
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Manual for Men
Very recommended! Scripturally based suggestions. Great complement to Manual for Spiritual Warfare. Plan on giving copies to my sons and grandson as well.
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Manual For Men
A wonderful and essential book, Manual For Men is a concise guide for all Catholic men in today's uncertain and confusing times. The first section is a 60-page essay from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted calling men to step "Into the Breach" to fulfill their proper role in the Church and society, to dispense with all of the traps and pitfalls that have become so commonplace in our culture. The remainder of the book is filled with essential readings from Scripture, the Catechism, the Saints, papal writings & speeches, all carefully selected to address specific topics for men to better understand their role in the Catholic faith; also included are the fundamental prayers of the Church and how to pray them. Beautifully bound and well organized, Manual for Men is an essential item for every Catholic man's home.
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Manual for Men
Although I have not completed this book I have found it to be very helpful and edifying for this 60 year old man. I only wish that this would have been available in my youth while in high school. I will definitely be promoting this to all men especially those who are younger.
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High Quality Book with So Much Insight
This is a beautiful book in form and content. I was thrilled to get it at $10.
