*Talk Topics*
Marcel has presented on almost every topic related to Catholicism.
He will work with you to mold a presentation to your groups needs.
Here is a selection of some topics he speaks on.
*INSPIRATION*
*MEN*
*CHASTITY / MARRIAGE / FAMILY / PORNOGRAPHY*
*SPIRITUALITY*
*MINISTRY CONSULTATION*
*OTHER*
Note: For Parish Mission information, please click here.
*EVANGELIZATION*
*Catholic Evangelization: Fear Not
"The Church exists in order to evangelize", yet many Catholics have little knowledge of what evangelization truly is or how to evangelize effectively. This presentation will energize and equip Catholics to "make disciples of all nations".
*INSPIRATION*
*Get Out Of The Boat: NOW Is the Time to Walk on Water
This zealous presentation will challenge Catholics to live a life of holiness and passion. By realizing who we are created to be, we can live with joy and without regrets which helps us all “walk on water”.
*Marcel's Personal Testimony
From altar boy to sports star to party animal, Marcel has tried almost all of it. But, it was a deep conversion to Christ to help him find what he was created for. But, the story doesn’t stop there. Find out how he found Christ in the little things, including washing the dishes.
*MEN*
*Being a Catholic MAN
Christian men are attacked constantly. Pornography. Materialism. Relativism. Find the truth amidst the lies. Find out what real courage, real masculinity and real love mean. Filled with humor and zeal, Marcel helps others discover what it means to be a “real man”.
*The PASS Play
Using football cliches, humor and insights into masculine spirituality, Marcel builds a talk around four simple to understand, but hard to master, points. Just as a football player must practice to become perfect, so we should practice, in order to master these four aspects of our spirituality - Prayer / Action / Study / Sacrifice.
*Catholic Masculinity Found in Christ
Find the depths of what masculinity truly is and how we are called to live by following the perfect model of being men in Jesus Christ. Masculinity isn't found in being a coward, an authoritarian, or being macho. It is found in submission to Christ and virtue.
*Real. True. Love.
Love is wanting what is best for the other regardless of the cost to ourselves. When we realize what a high calling Christ has given to each of us, we can love courageously. Filled with insights from John Paul the Great’s Theology of the Body, this presentation will help single, lay, religious or clergy fully embrace their vocation.
*The Two Shall Become One Flesh
Natural Family Planning and the JPII’s Theology of the Body are hidden treasures of our faith. Marcel will help Catholics understand them both better with insight and passion. His story of how each has changed his life and marriage is touching.
*Chastity Isn’t For Cowards
Especially for young adults or youth. This talk will challenge young Catholics to embrace the gifts of chastity and purity. Marcel is able to connect with young people in a way that will touch their hearts.
*No More Porn
From his practical experience in his own life and from helping many other men with the scourge of Pornography, Marcel will encourage and give hope to generations spiritually attacked by the evil of pornography.
*Pornography and Your Family
This presentation is for parents of children still living at home. The first half of this presentation looks at the science of sexual addiction, the statistics of the pornification of our culture and the consequences it has for families, marriages, relationships and spirituality. The second half focuses on prevention, treatment and strategies to teach parents how to safeguard your family from porn. It also will deal with practical solutions if it is already in your home.
*Marriage is Easy, When You Aren’t Married!
Marriage is attacked from every angle in our culture today. Marcel will help married couples formulate a offensive strategy of attacking what effects Christian marriage. Learn how to grow as a couple closer to each other and God.
*Does This Kid Come With Instructions?
Where do you find the strength to be a good parent? How do you discipline without being too soft or too hard? How to teach your children your faith? How do we pray as a family?
*SPIRITUALITY*
*How to Get More Out Of The Mass
Practical and engaging, Marcel will open up the riches of the Eucharist and the holy liturgy. With dozens of tips and with stories that will inspire, this talk will bring the Mass to life.
*Spiritual Warfare: Enter the Battle
Until we understand the reality that is taking place in the spiritual realm, we will continue to struggle spiritually. Marcel helps make the spiritual come alive.
*The Word: Bringing Scripture to Life
Marcel helps Catholics better understand what Sacred Scripture is all about. He brings a perspective of faith, with sensible tools to reading Scripture. Finding Jesus in the written Word will help every Christian walk closer to Jesus.
*Parish Staff or Parish Council Training / Retreat
What guidelines should our parish council follow? How do we communicate better? What tools can we use to work together more efficiently? These questions and more can be answered by your staff or parish council in this time of reflection and directed team building.
*Capturing A Vision For Your Group
Stick in the status quo? Want to free your parish, organization, or group to see the big picture and dream for the future? Walk through a visioning process that will change the dynamic of your stuck-in-the-rut group.
*Team Building
This session is designed to bring a team together through fun, prayer and discussion. Concrete ways of working better together are implemented through a collaborative process.
*OTHER*
*Pro-life: Building a Culture of Life
What does being pro-life mean to the average Catholic? How can we win back a culture of life from the culture of death? Find answers to these questions and more as Marcel explores one of the most difficult and divisive topics of our day.
*Campus Ministry: The Time of Dreams
How do we reach college students more effectively? How do we help them engage and change the culture they live in. Marcel will help bring campus ministry to life with his experiences in the midst of the culture wars on college campuses.
*How To Succeed as a Catholic in College
The culture in college is one of parties, sex, and drugs. This unhealthy behavior can be a temptation for many new college students. How can you prepare to be successful in college not only academically, but as a Catholic as well? What are some strategies that will set up young people for success? Marcel answers these questions and more in this presentation.
*Other Topics
-Marian Topics
-Prayer
-Church Fathers
-Justification / Sin / Salvation
-Apologetic topics
-Papacy
-Church Authority
-Confession / Reconciliation
-Stewardship
-Principles of Catechesis
-All areas of Catholic life and faith
-Evangelization.
-"Get Out of the Boat: Now is the Time to Walk on Water".
(Note: many of these are in a PDF format)
The Sunday Readings are not Just to Be Read at Mass
The Catholic Spirit - Dec, 2008
Judge Not: At Least Don't Judge Me
Envoy Magazine - Nov/Dec, 2008 (no electronic copy currently)
Reading Sacred Scripture Literally Is Catholic
The Catholic Spirit - Nov, 2008
Some Dos and Don'ts When Reading the Bible
The Catholic Spirit - Oct, 2008
God Tells The Truth - Even on Your Most Rotten Day
Catholic Exchange - Aug 9, 2008
What To Do With Difficult Passages of the Bible
The Catholic Spirit - June, 2008
Reflecting Christ's Light While We Work
The Catholic Spirit - May, 2008
What Do You Do? (pdf)
The Catholic Spirit - Apr, 2008
Immigration and Catholics
CatholicExchange.com - March 13, 2008
Article on the Apostolate of Marcel LeJeune
The Catholic Spirit - Mar, 2008
Living As Grown-Up Children
The Catholic Spirit - Mar, 2008
Making the Decision to Live the Word of God (pdf)
The Catholic Spirit - Feb, 2008
I Am Busy
Catholic Exchange - Jan, 2008
Open Door Evangelization (pdf)
The Catholic Spirit - Jan, 2008
Witness is Hard and Scary (pdf)
The Catholic Spirit - Dec, 2007
Catholic Exchange Version - Dec, 2007
The Simple, Yet Complex Definition of Evangelization (pdf)
The Catholic Spirit - Oct, 2007
Church Document Offers Opportunity to Evangelize (pdf)
The Catholic Spirit - Sept, 2007
Statistician Refutes Planned Parenthood (pdf)
Catholic News Agency - Oct 29, 2007
Doing the Right Thing is Always Worth It - Guest Editorial (pdf)
The Eagle - Nov 10, 2006
How Gender Makes a Difference (pdf)
The Catholic Faith magazine - May/June 2002
Catholic Exchange Version (shortened) - Jan, 2008
I am flexible in working with you on what your group may want.
As for cost, I am a missionary and evangelist. That being said, I am also a father and husband who supports five children and my wife. I wish that I could talk for no cost, but until that day arrives, I use the pay range below. I do ask that dioceses, conferences, and parishes that have the means to do so pay more, so that I can speak to other groups that cannot pay as much.
Price for out-of-town presentations, contingent on time and distance - is generally $500 to $1,200 per day (dependent on length & number of presentations, audience, length of stay, etc.) plus travel expenses (air fare and/or mileage, lodging, a rental car if necessary, and a per diem of $40). Any group within the Austin Diocese will receive a discounted price.
Contact me to work out the details. Peace.Aug 23 - Morning Air With Sean Herriott (Relevant Radio)
Aug 17 - SonRise Morning Show (EWTN radio)
Aug 2 - Cafe Catholica - Archdiocese of Galveston / Houston
July - Mary's Touch Radio program.
July 26 - Franciscan Radio - "Exploring Our Faith"
July 22 - Morning Air With Sean Herriott (Relevant Radio)
July 21 - SonRise Morning Show (EWTN radio)
July 7 - God and Sex - Theology on Tap (Diocese of Austin) - Austin, TX
July 6 - Relevant Radio Austin interview
June 14 - Morning Air With Sean Herriott (Relevant Radio)
May 26 - SonRise Morning Show (EWTN radio)
May 23 - How to Succeed in College as a Catholic - Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish - Helotes, TX
May 14 - How to Succeed in College as a Catholic - St. Mark Parish - Denton, TX
May 7 - Panel Discussion on Faith and Sexual Ethics - Texas A&M Medical School - College Station, TX
Apr 23 - Intro to Theology of the Body - St. Joseph High School - Bryan, TX
Apr 15 - The Value of a Catholic Education - Scholarship Luncheon, St. Joseph School - Bryan, TX
Apr 10-11 - Men's Retreat - St. Joseph Parish - Bryan, TX
Mar 28 - Intro to Theology of the Body - St. Helen Catholic Church - Georgetown, TX
Mar 22 - Morning Air With Sean Herriott (Relevant Radio - listen to hour #1)
Mar 2 - Intro to Theology of the Body - TX State University, San Marcos, TX
Jan 30 - Austin Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference - Waco, TX
Jan 7 - SonRise Morning Show (EWTN radio)
2009
Nov 23 - SonRise Morning Show (EWTN radio)
Nov 17 - Webinar with Homeschool Connections
Oct 23-25 - Men's Retreat - Eagle's Wings Retreat Center - Burnet, TX
Sept 4 - St. Joseph Football Team Devotional - Bryan, TX
Aug 20 - Corps of Cadets Chaplain Training - Texas A&M University
Aug 20 - Theology on Tap - College Station, TX
Aug 14 - School Staff Development - St. Joseph - Bryan, TX
Aug 9 - SonRise Morning Show (EWTN radio)
July 14 - SonRise Morning Show (EWTN radio)
May 26 - SonRise Morning Show (EWTN radio)
Apr 18 - Parish day of Reflection - St. Anthony - Bryan, TX
Mar 22 - "Introduction to Theology of the Body" - St. Bart's - Katy, TX
Mar 17 - SonRise Morning Show (EWTN radio)
Feb 28 - Parish Mission - St. Pat's - Washington, IL
Feb 11 - SonRise Morning Show (EWTN radio)
Jan 30-Feb1 - Keynote Speaker - Louisiana Catholic College Student Conference - Lafayette, LA
Jan 22 - "Building Relationships: A Catholic Perspective" - St. Joseph School - Bryan, TX
Jan 15 - "How Pornography Affects Your Children" - St. William - Round Rock, TX
Jan 8 - Catholic Campus Ministry Association Conference - Atlanta, GA
2008
Dec 15 - SonRise Morning Show (EWTN radio)
Dec 11 - Men's Advent Prayer Supper - St. Joseph's Parish - Bryan, TX
Dec 10 - Sirius / XM Satellite Radio - Seize the Day With Gus Lloyd
Oct 25 - Archdiocese of San Antonio Campus Ministries - Training - Visionary Campus Ministry
Oct 25 - Young Adult Conference - Archdiocese of San Antonio
Oct 24 - "Community of Faith at A&M" for prospective students and parents - Texas A&M University
Oct 17 - SonRise Morning Show Radio Interview
Oct 11 - Parish Council Visioning and Team Building - Sacred Heart Parish - Austin, TX
Sept 4 - Theology on Tap - College Station, TX
July 2 - SonRise Morning Show Radio Interview
June 23-24 - Institute for Visionary Ministry in Higher Education - University of Notre Dame
May 7 - "Personal Testimony" St. Ann, Rosebud, TX
Apr 12 – “How Pornography Affects Your Children” St. William - Round Rock, TX
Apr 10 - SonRise Morning Show Radio Interview
Apr 6 - Personal Testimony St. Mark's -
Mar 7 – “History and Spirituality of The Rosary”
Mar 5 - "How Pornography Effects Your Children" St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church -
Feb 21 - "Catholic Evangelization: Fear Not" Catholic Speakers Series -
Feb 4 - SonRise Morning Show Radio Interview
| Calendar (Next 35 Upcoming Events) | |
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Wed, October 13
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Does This Kid Come With Instructions? St. Monica Parish - Dallas, TX |
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Sun, November 7
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National Religious Vocations Conference Cleveland, Ohio |
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Sat, November 20
to Sun, November 21 |
Fullness of Truth Conference Houston, TX |
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Sun, December 12
to Wed, December 15 |
Parish Mission St. Frances Cabrini - Granbury, TX |
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Sat, January 8
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Diocese of Corpus Christi Ministry Conference Corpus Christi, TX |
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Thu, February 10
6:30 PM |
Theology on Tap Ozona Grill and Bar - College Station, TX |