The Men’s Academy | Resources for Christian Manliness
The Men’s Academy an online training forum (non-profit 501c3) communicating core truths about Christian manliness so men can make solid progress in life, work, faith, and in all their relationships. We publish resources enabling men to fulfill their mission in family, Church, and society. Our media gives straight talk on many subjects of manly character and spirituality.
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Men as Kings
Every man wants to use his gifts and “make a difference”? Each desires to make his contribution to society, to leave his mark, to forge his legacy. Every male wants to give something back to [...]
Men as Prophets
Every man desires to possess insights, to hold the answers, and acquire teachings which bring him to the next level. A man wants to speak with authority. He aspires expertise in his field. A fellow [...]
Men as Priests
Dr. Phil Chavez Every man knows deep in his heart that he has to make a sacrifice for something. Each recognizes he must be ready to lay it all down for his family, for his [...]
Scrutinies
Forming for Success or Character
A father of some young kids left a long message for me this morning. The message says it all. This article really is a (partial) transcription. Here it goes: Caller: “Dr. Chavez, I want to [...]
Mentorship or “Know it All”
The day after Christmas I received an email from a married man with a young kids disgruntled about the dynamics within his extended family. The brothers, sisters, cousins, uncles, in-laws all gathered again this year [...]
Fatherhood, What do You Mean?
A friend calls me up recently: “My uncle’s sons do not think about fatherhood, it is all about studies, the university and getting a great job…. These young guys are not even thinking about going [...]
Ro Men
PIUS IX: “Hated and Slandered”
After St. Peter, Apostle, Bl. PIUS IX (1792-1878) was the longest-reigning pope in the history of the Church: June 16, 1846 until his death & feast day Feb 7, 1878. A period of nearly 32 [...]
ALPHONSE RATISBONNE: MIRACULOUS REDIRECTION
With familial ties to the Rothchild’s, ALPHONSE RATISBONNE advanced through a well-placed line of Jewish bankers in Strasbourg, France. After studying law in Paris, he worked for his uncle’s banking firm, and later became engaged [...]
Ralph Sherwin: 1st Martyr
Ralph Sherwin is the first member of the Venerable English College in Rome to die for the Faith on December 1, 1581 (Feast Day). Nestled in the center of Rome lies a small seminary for [...]
Latest Podcast
Sport’s Impact Upon a Boys Formation
Masculin Genius Institute 2017 With Dan Duddy In this conference Dan Duddy speaks of the developmental influence that sports can have in a young man’s life. He takes us into a locker room of episodes touched by life experiences [...]
Latest Video
Every Man Must Confront the Cross
Dr. Phil Chavez of The Men’s Academy (themensacademy.org) gives compelling teachings to the men of the diocese of Austin, Texas about facing the Cross with respect to God, others, and self. As every baptized person assumes the identity of [...]
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Men as Kings
Every man wants to use his gifts and “make a difference”? Each desires to make his contribution to society, to leave his mark, to forge his legacy. Every male wants to give something back to the community in which he [...]