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Father Michael Butler has been a mentor for me for the past three years. He has a unique ability to hear, see and create space for other men to shine which means he really stimulates growth in his mentees. He is a man of his word, who takes great care to say what he will do and do what he says. His example of great integrity inspires me to be a better man. Despite being under great pressure and stress at times, with massive responsibilities of a large and growing parish, a family, coaching and mentoring clients, and a deep and wide network of volunteer work responsibilities, he can always be counted on, is always willing and able to set aside his own needs and be there for me, no matter how small and insignificant the need. He serves tirelessly, courageously and with great fortitude and I consider myself highly privileged to know him and consider him my mentor.

I have had the privilege to be mentored by Fr Michael Butler for
couple of years now. Working with him has been hugely beneficial for
me and his knowledge and spiritual wisdom have helped me to navigate my personal and professional life towards success.
I highly recommend his coaching and other services.

It was great taking with you, and experiencing your witness before the Lord. I rarely hear and see priests that are strong men fulfilling their responsibility of manfully fighting the good fight.

Many of the clergy expressed to me that this was the best clericus that we have had...I agree. The content was exactly what needed to be said, and I believe we will see fruit from this event in our parish and personal lives.

To be brutally honest, the idea of a men’s retreat struck me as something that would be dry and boring. I was concerned about sitting for hours on end on a folded metal chair, listening to dogma, and fighting sleep. If I had known how lively and interactive Fr. Michael is, I wouldn’t have worried a bit.
I thoroughly enjoyed his presentation! He spoke colloquially, which effectively cut through any formalities, yet kept the focus on our Lord, and how we as men should carry ourselves in His presence. Dare I say "entertaining"? It really was. And edifying as well. We were emotionally poked and prodded, and our feelings often came to the surface, spilling pent sadness, frustration, or regret-- quite cathartic! Upon the program’s conclusion, I felt a kinship with my brethren that I’ve never felt before, and certainly never expected.
If you do get the opportunity to attend a presentation of Fr. Michael’s, I urge you to take advantage. You will not be disappointed.

I want to thank you for returning to [church] for the retreat this weekend. I have had several conversations with other men at my parish about your talks and it's inspired a lot more thoughts and plans for each of us, individually and as a community. … Several times Friday evening and then Saturday, I readily identified with how you described men today. … I'm tired of being the same old self that I have been. I have tried self-improvement programs and such in the past, but I haven't been able to consistently stay the course with any of them. I am in need of help and I was moved by your talk this weekend.

Man, I just saw your post I want to tell you I’m one of the ones who was raised without my dad or grandpa being around. The kind of stuff you post helps tremendously. Keep it up.
Man, man, I just appreciate men like you who take time for us younger guys.

Phenomenal message. Coming across your page was, coincidentally, the best timing. I'm in the stages of removing myself from [my] family, placing boundaries with people, and standing up for myself and those I care for. These messages really are helping me understand what it means to be a man… though I had a father, I was never thought how to be a man.

Amazing, you are doing a very important job for the world, the world needs stronger and more capable men, you're influencing men to become exactly that. I am an 18-year-old man who try to become the best version of myself, keep going, you're doing great!!