Feb 2025 Man Update

Feb 2025 Man Update

Promoting the Gospel to the end!

Denis Michael Grady
June 25, 1952 ~ January 24, 2025

Rest in peace.

By Sean Lynn
Executive Director God Squad Canada
National Director of Canada for Heroicmen

I don’t recall exactly when I first met Denis Grady, but it must have been sometime in the late 90s. It wasn’t long before Denis was sharing his musical gifts with us, singing at our God Squad conference. Denis was a constant champion for the community, always promoting a concert, a gathering, any opportunity to share the Gospel. He was passionate about collaboration, eager to work with anyone willing to join him in spreading his message. Music and touring were central to his ministry; he brought in artists like Danny Agajanian and Bob Halligan, Jr. I fondly remember going with my wife to Rafters 6 Ranch at Denis’s invitation for dinner and a concert. It felt almost like a private performance, as the turnout was small, but the numbers never seemed to discourage him. He just kept going, kept inviting, kept promoting, his focus always on the individual souls who did come.

Later, he drew us into Breakfast with the Bishop, which evolved into God Squad sponsoring the breakfast and cooking the food on numerous occasions. He was always open to collaboration, often the catalyst that made it happen. The list of his endeavors is countless: God Squad conferences, One Rock festivals, live music for Hike for Life, Stampede breakfasts, and of course, bringing in those touring artists.

Denis had a heart for those often forgotten by society. He worked with men struggling with addiction, with L’Arche community, and, for the last several years, closely with our First Nations communities. He met people where they were, loving them and walking alongside them with the heart of Jesus. He expressed his gratitude for our friendship, even during our last visit at the end of December. His focus, even then, was on the upcoming Breakfast with the Bishop. Sadly, he was too ill to attend. Those of us who could, were determined to honor him by making the breakfast a huge success.

It deeply saddens me that Denis, who loved music so much and saw its power to reach people with the Gospel, was taken from us before the God Squad World premiere of the Litany of St. Joseph in song. Now, I must rely on his intercession rather than his presence to help promote our events. I know he now has a deeper understanding of St. Joseph’s role as patron of a happy death.  Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may he hear the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Join us for an evening filled with delightful performances from six talented local artists, guaranteed to uplift and inspire.

AND GET A 10 % DISCOUNT TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF A TICKET TO OUR WORLD PREMIER OF THE LITANY OF ST JOSEPH.

This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the power of music and fellowship, as we come together to celebrate creativity and connection.

Tickets to this historic event are on sale now.

THIS EVENT IS A JUBILEE 2025 PILGRIMS OF HOPE EVENT… click here

We’re hoping that the Papal Nuncio for Canada will accept our invitation as well as a who’s who of the Catholic World including Bishops.

Anyone purchasing tickets to the Pilgrim of Hope Conference will receive a discount code for the Concert.

This year’s speakers are the Reverend Father Deacon Andrew Bennett of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, a doctorate in Politics; and Jeff Joaquin with his no holds barred approach to proclaiming God’s Infinite Mercy.  The opening Mass will be presided by Fr Christino Bouvette.

THIS EVENT IS A JUBILEE 2025 PILGRIMS OF HOPE EVENT… click here

All attendees will get a 10 % discount towards the World Premiere of the Litany of St Joseph. 

Consider signing up for our newsletter if you have not already and invite other men to as well. This way you can keep up with the latest events and activities.

We have a new Pray Request web page https://godsquad.ca/prayer-request/

Submit your request on God Squad and your prayers will be sent directly to the Seeds of the Word Catholic Community where God Squad and the Brothers and Sisters of the community will pray for your intentions.

Join the mission.  Go to www.godsquad.ca and see what’s going on.  Go to Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance at www.catholicmenleaders.org or to Heroic Men at www.heroicmen.org and just join us in the mission of discipleship.  Bring other men along with you.  Look for other brothers in your parish and together, we can make a difference.

St. Joseph.  Pray for us!

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