Prayer
The primary relationship in life is with Jesus Christ, the Son of God and the founder of the Church. Relationships only prosper by investing time in them. How much time should we spend with the Lord in prayer and contemplation? Obviously no hard and fast rule can apply to every individual. Many spiritual directors suggest that as much as one hour a day is necessary. Spending some time in prayer is a necessary condition for salvation.
Sacraments
The Church through its sacramental life provides an indispensable aid to relationship with God and with others. The Eucharist is an awesome reminder that God wants a personal relationship with each of us. He left this proof of His abiding love in the sacrifice of the Mass wherein the invitation of the most intimate flesh and blood relationship is extended.
Virtues
A necessary condition to the enjoyment of the Abundant Life is to submit to the will of God by obeying His commandments. “Whoever says, ‘I know Him,’ but does not keep His commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him” (1 John 2: 4). Relationships are not possible in the presence of sin, deceit and distrust. Sin is breaking off relationships with both God and man. The abundant life of peace, happiness, joy and prosperity is impossible while rejecting the blueprint given to us for our salvation.
Fellowship
Most men have few opportunities to truly share with others in an atmosphere of trust, confidentiality, and anonymity. By creating a special ritual space, men are encouraged to reflect upon the events of their lives in the light of the Gospel and the living presence of Jesus Christ. By sharing themselves, men can come to know themselves as they are. It is in this process that growth occurs.
Evangelization
Belief in Jesus Christ is the key component in the life of the Christian. The Truth of Jesus Christ will always prevail because it and it alone addresses the reality of the human condition –that we cannot make it alone. We are compelled to spread the good news to others that salvation is at hand.