"Such a beautiful education and renewal of my faith. I suggested father and sons especially teenagers come." ~ St. Patrick’s Parishioner ~ 2023
"Deacon Harold is very dynamic and knowledgeable. It was a true blessing to have him here. Thank you men’s day of faith committee!" ~ St. Mel Parishioner ~ 2023
"Deacon Harold gave a very powerful, convincing and practical message. An intellectual giant." ~ Holy Spirit Parish Sacramento Parishioner ~ 2023
"Motivated me to rekindle time for adoration and restart, putting God first in my life." ~ Saint Joseph Morello Parishioner ~ 2023
"The speaker was able to penetrate my soul and spoke to my inner being. To help me better understand our Catholic faith, especially the Eucharist role in our daily life." ~ Saint Joseph’s Lincoln Parishioner ~ 2023
"Surpassed my expectations. I had been to this Men’s event before but this time the organization and speaker was beyond expectations." ~ Holy Family Parishioner ~ 2023
"Inspiring with knowledge about my faith to share. Great tools to grow with, and strengthen my faith as a man." ~ Saints, Peter and Paul Parishioner ~ 2023
"Good for the soul. Met new people - It was my first time attending." ~ Holy Trinity Parish Parishioner ~ 2023
" The day was well planned, and the agenda was well thought out. Of course, Deacon Harold!" ~ Saint Clair Roseville Parishioner ~ 2023
“I did not have any expectations, but Karlo has a very passionate way of showing us how to be a better man of God, and how to live a happier life.” ~ Attendee - 2022
" Every year I attend the Men’s Day of Prayer sponsored by the men of St. Mel’s Parish. It’s always well attended with several hundred men attending and hearing a dynamic guest speaker. Attendees come from every corner of the diocese. Last Spring Fr. Matthew Spencer was the guest speaker, a priest who has been close to our SS Peter & Paul for many years. This year, his take on St. Joseph was both profound and enlightening. Beyond the conference itself, I always come away with a deeper meaning imbedded in such meetings. Aside from learning and taking notes, I am always impressed with the brotherhood of the men attending. Beyond the handshakes and hugs, there is a commonality of belief, a sense of purpose, a feeling of mutual love of one another, all which lead to strong Catholic community. I have experienced new-found friendships that stretch across many Diocesan parishes, men who have found they are not alone in their beliefs, and yearn to discover their inherent Christian being. Our common goals are summed up in the Cursillo statement to “Find a friend, be a friend, and bring a friend to Christ” through piety, study, and action. Those are the watchwords, and, discovering that we are not alone, the camaraderie engendered at these get-togethers is the underlying feeling I get beyond the event itself." ~ from "Daily Reflections" ~ 2021
“Had no expectations. I can say this… I had no idea Father Spencer was such a dynamic speaker. Great personal story and retreat message.” ~ St. Clare Parishioner – 2021
“Father Spencer was excellent and talked about / confronted some difficult topics such as chastity and pornography and it took some courage. Gives me courage. Excellent organization of renewal.” ~ Holy Trinity Parishioner – 2021