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“This book can help every Catholic man draw closer to Jesus, build virtue, and grow in happiness.”
Jeff Cavins, creator of the Great Adventure Bible Series
While some men are happy, every man experiences periods of unhappiness and desires to be happier. Unhappiness can be due to many circumstances, including stress, restlessness, conflict, materialism, anger, fear, sorrow, loneliness, isolation, addiction, poor health, a longing to escape, or a struggle to find meaning and purpose in life.
In this book, you will find Bible studies for the Gospel readings from the Mass for every Sunday and major feast day (December 2025 – November 2026), as well as:
- An engaging commentary to help you understand what Jesus accomplishes in the Gospel passage.
- A reflection to deepen your awe at the Divinity, Humanity, and Mission of Jesus.
- Reflections to help you grow in holiness and true and lasting happiness.
- References to the Catechism of the Catholic Church to deepen your understanding of the faith.
- Prayers asking God to help you to grow in virtue and receive the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit.
- Morning and Evening Prayers specifically created to help you draw closer to God.
- Special Litanies of Virtue to help you battle against temptations.
- A handy summary of Virtues and Vices to help you become a better and happier man.
Responding to the U.S. Bishops’ call for a National Eucharistic Revival, this book can help you grow in holiness and happiness, one Sunday and feast day at a time.
Here’s what top Catholic leaders are saying about this book:
“It gives me great joy to commend this excellent work by Mr. Matthew James Christoff, Becoming a Happier Catholic Man–2026, which seeks to strengthen Catholic men in their vocation to holiness of life. In an age marked by confusion regarding the nature of manhood and the responsibilities entrusted to husbands, fathers, and sons, Mr. Christoff offers a sound guide grounded in Sacred Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and the perennial wisdom of Saint Thomas Aquinas. With clarity and pastoral zeal, he teaches that true happiness is found only in union with Our Lord Jesus Christ alive for us in His holy Church, especially through the grace of the Sacraments.
Each chapter leads men to rediscover the path of the virtues – the theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity; and the cardinal virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance – and to recognize that growth in holiness is possible only through habitual conversion and participation in the sacramental life, especially regular Confession and the frequent worthy reception of the Holy Eucharist. The reflections contained in this book form a practical catechesis in the moral and spiritual life, rooted in the teaching of the Church and expressed with fraternal warmth and evangelical conviction.
I am confident that this book will be of great spiritual benefit to Catholic men of every state in life who desire to live their vocation with integrity and joy. It will likewise assist priests, deacons, and lay leaders who seek to form men of faith and virtue in their parishes and through their apostolates. May all who read it be strengthened in the truth, confirmed in the practice of the virtues, and renewed in their knowledge, love, and service of Christ, the King of Heaven and Earth.”
Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke | Prefect Emeritus of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura
“Christ calls us to be witnesses to the truth, the truth that finds its fullness in Him, Who is a sign of contradiction. Catholic men can only be faithful to this mission when, day by day, we are nourished by the word of God, and inspired by Mary and the Saints. In Becoming a Happier Catholic Man – 2026, Matthew James Christoff provides a Scriptural and devotional tool for this mission. Without hesitation, I recommend this book.”
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted – Bishop Emeritus of Phoenix | Author of the Apostolic Exhortation, Into the Breach
“Becoming a Happier Catholic Man – 2026 by Matthew James Christoff effectively combines Scripture, the liturgical calendar, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, prayer and virtuous action into a daily spiritual guide for men. This book will well serve busy men who are looking to deepen their interior life, but do not have leisure time to read theological books. I highly recommend Becoming a Happier Catholic Man to everyone who is looking for a simple and sure method to grow in daily holiness and meditative prayer.”
Bishop Donald J. Hying – Bishop of the Diocese of Madison
“There is a severe crisis among Catholic men today. Many have left the faith, and many more remain lukewarm, having lost a sense of the power and majesty of the Holy Catholic Church to help men grow in holiness and happiness.
In their wisdom, the bishops of the United States have called for a National Eucharistic Revival — because Jesus is the source and summit of our faith, and the Eucharist is His Real Presence, given to renew us.
The Every Catholic Man: Becoming a Happier Catholic Man – 2026 is a powerful new tool to help men enter more deeply into the Eucharistic Revival and grow in holiness and happiness.”
Jeff Cavins – Creator of the Great Adventure Bible Series
Dr. Tim Gray – President of the Augustine Institute | Formed.org
“The ongoing work of Eucharistic Revival in the United States is blessed to have such a robust and practical work in Christoff’s Becoming a Happier Catholic Man. This work will help many Catholic men live a rich, liturgical life in 2026!”
Tim Glemkowski – Founding CEO of The National Eucharistic Revival | Executive Director, Amazing Parish
“Living your Catholic faith as a man today isn’t easy, but this book helps you stay grounded and intentional. With just about an hour of study each week, your experience of Sunday Mass will become more meaningful, and you’ll begin to live the feast days of the Church like never before. I especially appreciated how the book follows the liturgical calendar in a simple and powerful way.
Matthew is a friend and has been a blessing to the Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance. I’m grateful for his work in calling men to deeper faith. I encourage every Catholic man to take the journey through Becoming a Happier Catholic Man – 2026.”
Robert Tunmire – Co-founder and CEO – Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance and HeroicMen.com
“What a fantastic guide! If you’re a man seeking to grow in holiness—and to do so with joy—this book is exactly what you need. Matthew James Christoff masterfully guides readers through the words of Jesus in the Gospels, inviting us to enter in, be transformed, and live His teachings in practical ways. It’s a powerful call to become the man God created you to be: a saint! I highly recommend Becoming a Happier Catholic Man–2026”
Father Larry Richards | Catholic Men’s Evangelist | Author – Be a Man!
“Becoming a Happier Catholic Man–2026 is a must-read for all men who are serious about strengthening their relationship with God. This exceptional book clearly and directly connects men to God’s word in Scripture, challenging men to live their faith with courage and conviction. Matthew James Christoff explores how a biblically-focused male spirituality fosters growth in holiness, and inspires men to become loving servants of their families and the Church.”
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers | Author – Behold the Man: A Catholic Vision of Male Spirituality
“Becoming a Happier Catholic Man – 2026 has been forged in the furnace of prayer, study, and suffering. The compelling power of Jesus Christ, God who became man, shines through the pages of this book with radiance. It will lead those who read it closer to the heart of God and into the happiness for which we have been created as sons of the Father.
Matthew James Christoff is a man after God’s own heart. He is a father to the Catholic Men’s movement, and his influence, though often unknown, can be felt all throughout the apostolate today.”
Jamie Baxter | Founder & CEO – Exodus 90
“Many men today want to live happier lives, but there is a confusing number of voices presenting a multitude of paths to lasting happiness. Some promise happiness through perfect health, while others promise it through abundant wealth or romantic relationships.
Matthew James Christoff, however, provides another view: true happiness can only be found through Jesus Christ, who came that we may have life, and have it more abundantly.
Through profoundly wise reflections on the Gospels, combined with practical action steps, Christoff helps us encounter with awe the person of Jesus in his fullness and glory. In so doing, he helps us realize that, in the words of St. John Paul II, “It is Jesus that you seek when you dream of happiness.” I highly recommend Becoming a Happier Catholic Man–2026.”
Sam Guzman – Founder and Author The Catholic Gentleman
“The key to a happy home is not just a happy wife. It’s also a happy husband. Today, many men (even practicing Catholic men) are desperately unhappy. Crushed under the weight of responsibilities and expectations, they have lost their connection to Christ, from Whom true happiness comes.
A wife might encourage her husband to pray, but what men really need is a brother to challenge and lead them. That brother is Matthew James Christoff.
In his new book, Becoming a Happier Catholic Man – 2026, Matthew offers the average Catholic man a step-by-step plan for orienting their life toward Jesus Christ. Each day, men are challenged to examine, believe, reflect, and pray authentically as men.
The greatest gift we can give our husbands is a guide that will lead them closer to the Heart of Jesus. Becoming a Happier Catholic Man– 2026 is that guide. It has the power to transform our husbands, our marriages, our families, and our homes.”
Nancy Bandzuch | Founder of Catholic Sprouts
“There are very few books about Catholic Men. There are even fewer about Happy Catholic Men. As for books about Happier Catholic Men? This is it! But I can’t imagine a better one.”
Dale Alhquist | Founder of Society of G.K. Chesterton | EWTN Host
“The secret to sainthood and manhood is the Imitatio Christi. Matthew James Christoff, via years of sweat, hard work, research, and voluminous writing, has given Catholic men an incredible tool: the ability to follow Jesus Christ weekly. By means of a weekly Gospel commentary, Matthew affords men the inestimable gift of revealing the person of Jesus. Becoming a Happier Catholic Man–2026 helps men to not only know about Jesus, but to know Him intimately. This is a valuable resource.”
Devin Schadt | Founder of The Fathers of St. Joseph | Author of The Rule: Counsels and Directives for Husbands and Fathers
“Matthew James Christoff’s Becoming a Happier Catholic Man – 2026 is born of deep conversion, Matthew’s love for God’s word, and profound reflection, which add up to a truly helpful daily tool to grow in holiness.”
Mike Phelan | Knights of Columbus | Director of Fraternal Leadership Development
“Matthew James Christoff is passionate about seeing men come alive in their faith to discover the only true source of our happiness- Jesus Christ. Most men struggle to know how to integrate their practice of faith with their daily lives. We go to Mass and then disconnect to live our daily obligations.
Becoming a Happier Catholic Man – 2026 offers reflections and applications on the Sunday Gospel readings (beginning with Advent 2025) will be a great way to begin the New Year.
If you only read the introduction, this book could very possibly change the direction of your life and bring more happiness to you and every person you touch. But I recommend you follow the path to happiness that Matthew lays out, by spending 30 minutes a week reflecting on the Sunday Gospels, so you can integrate the Word of God into every moment of every day, every week, and every season of your life.”
Dr. Bob Schuchts | Founder of the John Paul II Healing Center | Best-selling Author
“In Becoming a Happier Catholic Man–2026, Matthew James Christoff delivers an essential guide for Catholic men navigating the challenges of modern life. Drawing from Scripture, meditation, and timeless virtues, this resource offers daily and weekly reflections aligned with the liturgical year, providing a clear, easy-to-follow roadmap to cultivate spiritual habits that foster deeper meaning, purpose, and internal joy.
Christoff masterfully portrays true happiness as both earthly fulfillment and the eternal beatific vision, reminding us that without Christ, there is no genuine joy. In an era plagued by an epidemic of loneliness, he emphasizes that every man’s longing for truth and lasting happiness can only be fulfilled in God. By personalizing Christ and helping readers build a profound relationship with Him, the book assures that Jesus never abandons the committed man. Ultimately, it’s a powerful handbook for growing in holiness—encouraging habits that enhance happiness while eliminating those that hinder it—and a stark reminder that how we live shapes our eternal future.
Becoming a Happier Catholic Man–2026 isn’t just a read; it’s a transformative companion that can bring more joy, meaning, and purpose into your life. I highly recommend it to any Catholic man ready to embrace true happiness through Jesus Christ and His Holy Church.”
Kevin O’Brien | Co-Founder of Men of Christ | Co-Founder Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance
“There are many Catholic men out there who want to pray more and grow closer to Jesus Christ, but don’t know where to start. This is an excellent book to jumpstart your prayer. It is informative in weaving together the scriptural narrative and the liturgical life of the Church, but each lesson is a real aid in growing closer to our Father. Highly recommended.”
Jason Craig – Catholic Author | Executive Director – Fraternus
“Matthew James Christoff is on the front battle lines of the New Evangelization with a special focus on Men.
The fire of the Holy Spirit blows like a strong wind when Catholic men evangelize, disciple, and mentor other men who are lost sheep. This book teaches authentic Catholic manhood based on 2000 years of Catholic tradition.
The biggest crisis facing the Church today is the crisis of authentic Catholic manhood. This book addresses the necessary issues that a man will face, most especially dealing with the interior life and cultivating virtue according to your state in life.
This book is written for the average man, it will help the reader abandon mediocrity and become a soldier of Christ. This book will help a man navigate through the minefields of this secular world to a life of holiness.
This book demonstrates the anointing that God has bestowed on Matthew James Christoff, he is a born leader of the ‘Ecclesia Militans’. This book makes the complex teachings of the Catholic Church understandable. His style of writing is inspirational, engaging and focused like a laser.
If there is one Bible verse that encapsulates this book, it is: “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another” (Proverbs 27:17).”
Jesse Romero – Catholic Author | Radio Host | Evangelist
“Living as a Catholic man today isn’t easy. The culture often pulls us away from what really matters, and too many of us settle for a faith that feels distant from our daily lives.
Becoming a Happier Catholic Man – 2026 gives ordinary men a practical and accessible way to root their lives in Scripture, the Eucharist, and the rhythm of the Church year.
Matthew James Christoff is a man we have looked up to for many years, and he offers a clear path for growing closer to Christ and becoming the man God created you to be—faithful, joyful, and unafraid to live your Catholic faith in the world.”
Adam Minihan and David Niles | Hosts of The Catholic Man Show
“In a compelling new book, Becoming a Happier Catholic Man – 2026, Matthew James Christoff extends a profound invitation to men seeking true and lasting happiness through Jesus Christ and His Holy Catholic Church. As Sean Lynn, Executive Director of God Squad Canada, I find this book to be a timely and essential guide for Catholic men navigating the complexities of modern life.
Christoff, a Catholic convert, husband, father, and grandfather, shares his personal journey of seeking a vibrant Catholic life and addresses the widespread struggle among Catholic men to find happiness within the faith. He opens with a heartfelt prayer, setting a spiritual tone that permeates the entire work. The author candidly acknowledges the grave crisis facing men today, noting how many are “lost, distracted, seduced, and overwhelmed by a culture that stigmatizes masculinity and undermines the natural call for men to lead, protect, and provide.” This leads to various addictions, isolation, and a disconnect from meaningful purpose. Christoff observes that many Catholic men are not immune to these struggles, with millions having left the faith and many who remain living as “Catholics in name only.”
In conclusion, Becoming a Happier Catholic Man – 2026 is more than just a book; it is a spiritual roadmap. It offers a clear, compassionate, and challenging invitation for men to encounter Christ, understand their inherent desire for happiness, and actively pursue it within the embrace of the Holy Catholic Church. This book is a powerful resource for any man seeking to deepen his faith, find true purpose, and experience the profound joy that only God can give.”
Sean Lynn – Founder God Squad | Executive Director Heroic Men Canada
“Aristotle correctly taught that all men desire to be happy. In his new book, Becoming a Happier Catholic Man – 2026, Matthew James Christoff offers concrete and daily steps for Catholic men to become more happy and fulfilled. Christoff uses scripture, Catholic theology, and common sense very adroitly as he presents the reader with practical suggestions. A unique feature to this book is the utilization of the liturgical year starting in Advent. Holy Mother Church already gives us an experience of the central mysteries of the life, teaching, and passion of Jesus Christ every single year. Christoff mines the wealth of the liturgical year for the benefit of his readers with a special focus on Sundays and Feast Days. I highly recommend that every Catholic man obtain this book to aid in his own personal growth.”
Father Mark Moriarty | Pastor of Holy Family Parish of St. Louis Park Minnesota
“Rooted in Scripture and written with the heart of a brother, this weekly Gospel commentary will expand your heart and illuminate your mind with the Word of God. Each reflection invites the reader to seek and encounter Jesus Christ (the Word made flesh!) with wonder, awe, and a beautiful, liturgical, weekly rhythm.
Whether you’re a husband, father, leader, or simply wanting to grow in your spiritual life, Jesus Christ wants to encounter you right where you are and take you further. This resource takes you directly to the source of life, love, and happiness!”
Mark Hartfiel – Vice President Paridisus Dei | That Man Is You
“Putting Becoming a Happier Catholic Man – 2026 in the hands and hearts of every man in America will first and foremost help men grow in their own personal relationship with Jesus and fidelity to His Catholic Church, and then become active members of the rescue mission, allowing Jesus to use them to bring His love to every person they encounter!
Men, it is now our time to give ourselves the gift of Becoming a Happier Catholic Man – 2026, and for all women to give this powerful book as a gift to the men in your lives.”
Rob Longo | Co-Founder Live Vertical
“It is with great excitement and genuine admiration that I endorse Becoming a Happier Catholic Man–2026 a book that offers not only guidance and wisdom but also an invitation to embark on a journey of personal transformation.
In a world that is often isolating, burdensome, and uncertain, Matthew James Christoff’s work stands as a beacon for men seeking to deepen their faith, embrace authentic masculinity, and cultivate a happiness rooted in Catholic tradition. With the example of Christ, who embodied strength, compassion, humility, and self-sacrifice, this book encourages men to reflect on their own lives and aspire to seek lasting happiness.”
Major General Matt Strub | Co-Founder Men of Christ | Co-Founder Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance
“Becoming a Happier Catholic Man – 2026 is a truly inspiring book for Catholic men today that is insightful, inspirational, and engaging…Bravo for this most valuable resource for today’s Catholic men to help them become courageous disciples of Jesus Christ!”
Father Leonard Andrie | Pastor of St. Therese of Deephaven Minnesota
“Through his words, Matthew James Christoff shares the truths of the faith with clarity, reverence, and inspiration. Becoming a Happier Catholic Man–2026 is the fruit of a lifelong journey; a powerful witness shaped by his conversion and deep love for the Catholic Church.
It’s clear the Holy Spirit is at work in him, and now we’re blessed to receive the fruits of that grace. If you’re seeking to grow in your faith and better understand the profound love God has for you, make this book a regular part of your spiritual reading.”
Luke LeTourneau | Co-founder Live Vertical
“Matthew James Christoff has given the men of the Church a great gift with his new book Becoming a Happier Catholic Man–2026.
Our King’s Men groups will be using this resource for years to come. This is as robust an offering that you can find, and it will bless many husbands and marriages, fathers and families, and brothers and sons.”
Mark Houck | Founder of The King’s Men
“Men, be transformed by the renewal of your mind. (Romans 12:2) Matthew James Christoff lays out a plan to do just that in “Becoming a Happier Catholic Man 2026”. And this plan isn’t a self-baked idea Matthew concocted. It’s one borne out of the rhythm and wisdom of the Church.
This book is a wonderful tool for self-reflection, but can I challenge you for something deeper and greater than that? Use this book with other men. Read it weekly and gather together with your brothers to discuss and act on what you learn from studying the Sunday Gospel together. You will be transformed!”
Dan Donaldson | Vice President of Enrollment – Ave Maria University