{"id":14476,"date":"2018-06-20T12:50:52","date_gmt":"2018-06-20T17:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.regnumchristi.org\/en\/?p=14476"},"modified":"2023-11-29T16:30:45","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T21:30:45","slug":"meet-the-regular-catholic-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/meet-the-regular-catholic-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Regular Catholic Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"

These men may live next door or work in the next office. They pass you in their cars, walk by you on a busy sidewalk and might be a close friend or relative.<\/p>\n

They are doctors, lawyers, accountants, bus drivers, truckers, teachers, musicians, farmers, construction workers and even the idle rich. They come in every shape, size, and ethnic background.<\/p>\n

Many are Catholics or former Catholics. Some may sit in the pews around you at Mass on Sunday. They are likely the guys checking their watches to see how much longer the service will last.<\/p>\n

They are the men who are ready to meet \u201cThe Regular Catholic Guy.\u201d<\/h4>\n

Jeff Garrett used to be one of those guys. He was a cradle Catholic who didn\u2019t know much about his faith. But being involved in Regnum Christi for the past 19 years turned him into a Regular Catholic Guy and motivated him to found The Regular Catholic Guy<\/a>, a website\/podcast\/blog\/resource for guys like he once was.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis was one of those things that came to me in prayer,\u201d Jeff said. \u201cI think the seed was planted at the Convocation for Catholic Leaders last July. I kept putting it off and putting it off. I\u2019d do a little, then I\u2019d put it off. And I did a little more and finally launched it on June 9, 2018 on the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jeff explained that all three aspects of Regnum Christi are vital: spirituality, communion, and mission. \u201cMission is key because being a Regnum Christi member isn\u2019t just about personal formation \u2013 it is putting that formation into a mission, which is what this podcast and its related elements are all about.\u201d<\/p>\n

The five dimensions of RC are vital. These are spiritual life, formation, apostolate, personal accompaniment, and team life. Apostolate and mission are the two keys.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to reach out to the guy sitting in the pew who really doesn\u2019t know much about his faith \u2013 he may not even understand much about what is going on,\u201d Jeff continued. \u201cHe might have grown up in the Catholic faith but didn\u2019t get much real formation. He might be going to Mass for his wife\u2019s sake, to be a good example for the kids or he might be one of those guys who just shows up at Christmas and Easter.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe might even be someone who left the church. He could be your neighbor, brother, brother-in-law or father-in-law. I hope someone will share the podcast with guys like this and it will start them on the path to learning more about their faith.\u201d<\/p>\n

Catholic websites and blogs abound. Does the world really need another? Jeff thinks it does and explains why The Regular Catholic Guy is different:<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is a lot available on the web, but most is for guys who are already into their faith and want answers about interpretations. There isn\u2019t much for the person just starting out. The guys I have in mind have really basic questions: How do I pray\u2026what do you mean the Eucharist is real\u2026What is the point of confession? What I\u2019m doing isn\u2019t a theological treatise \u2013 it is for the entry-level Catholic.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Regular

You can ask a question by clicking on\u00a0Ask Fr. Mark\u00a0<\/a>on the website. He will answer them on the show. The button is in the lower right corner of the site. And Jeff means literally ask a question because they record what you want to know and Fr. Mark answers it in an upcoming podcast.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Upcoming podcast topics include:<\/h4>\n