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Dumb Ox in the News

Guiding Teens to the Heights 11/26/2006
"Theology of the Body for Teens is much more than a simple popularization of John Paul II’s dense and profound teachings."

Vocations Office Offers New ‘411’ Program for Teens 11/23/2006

Interview with Brian Butler 3/1/2005

Success Stories

“John Paul the Great asked for a New Evangelization, and the Dumb Ox crew has stepped up to the plate."
- Jason Evert, popular chastity speaker & best-selling author

“Brian Butler and his Dumb Ox gang are cultural warriors in the truest sense of the word."
- Raymond Arroyo, EWTNews Director and Best-selling Author

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Faith Formation

Articles for spiritual seekers on topics including vocations, relationships and prayer.

Love & Relationships

How to say no to a guy
You know what you mean, but he doesn’t get it. Why doesn’t he get it, you ask?...

Why do I need to stop watching porn?
Porn is a type of slavery that deprives sex of the full reality, mystery and power that God intended it to have.

The problem with porn
Porn makes men and women into into users who lust, instead of lovers who love.

Why guys are obsessed with body parts
Learn what a man is really obsessing over.

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Experiencing God

The Practice of Lectio Divina
This is the third installment of articles on spiritual reading with Scripture (lectio divina). It is a very practical guide to entering into fruitful prayer with the Word of God. Dig into it and get ready to dive deeper in your next prayer time.

Self Discipline & Spiritual Discipline
True discipline in any area of your life will affect every area of your life.

Tips for praying well
Here are some practical tips to help you become a person of more focused, more consistent and more fruitful prayer.

A Few Ways of Personal Prayer

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Vocations

Saints Go Marching In
What does it mean to be human? What does it mean to be a saint? And what does that have to do with your vocation? Why should you care? Because it's your life. DID YOU MISS IT, OR DO YOU GET IT? Confused? Join the club! If you click here, you may get some clarity...

Reel Faith Vocation Film Festival

Vocation: The Universal “Shout Out”
God invites us to consider which specific vocation is right for us based upon who we are and what we hear God calling us to do.

Marriage: A Communion of Love
Just as with any vocation, the purpose of the sacrament of marriage is to answer God’s first call to be holy.

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