Four Critical Principles for Catholic Fathers
“It is easier for a father to have children than for children to have a real father.” (Pope St. John XXIII) I often feel completely lost and befuddled as a Catholic father in today’s world. How do I...
View ArticleWe Owe Each Other a Terrible Loyalty
Looking back at my childhood, I am thankful for the many gifts the good God sent my way in the form of people who knew and loved Him and chose to share that knowledge and love with me. There are so...
View ArticleWorlds Apart
I am a father and a philosopher. This is not necessarily an unusual combination, but it does give me a range of interests that spans two rather distinctive worlds. I am interested in the family, its...
View ArticleFor Better or Worse, In Sickness and Health, from Day One
“I promise to be faithful to you, in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, to love you and to honor you all the days of my life.” On the day of their wedding, most couples make those vows...
View ArticleEssential Lessons for Dads
Our state in life is where we live out our vocation; it is the path by which we journey to Heaven. God has called each of us by name to Himself. In baptism we each received a share in the divine...
View ArticleThe Origin and Sacramental Nature of Marriage
Marriage is a principle and guiding theme throughout the Holy Scriptures. It is the symbol and sign of God’s sacred covenant with His people. The Creation and institution of marriage appears woven...
View ArticleEach of These Children is a Blessing
“Those whose lives are diminished or weakened deserve special respect. Sick or handicapped persons should be helped to lead lives as normal as possible.” (CCC 2276) One of the few issues my wife and I...
View ArticleDecember by Candlelight
Every day we look forward to the gift of another dawn as the sun begins to peek through the curtain of the night to bring the vibrancy of color back to us yet again. It is a ritual of sorts, isn’t it?...
View ArticleLessons from the Holy Family
The Holy Family The Feast of the Holy Family celebrates the holiness and joy of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph of Nazareth. By celebrating this feast during the Christmas season, the Church...
View ArticleWe Owe Each Other a Terrible Loyalty
I am thankful for the many gifts the good God sent my way during my childhood in the form of people who knew and loved Him and chose to share that knowledge and love with me. There are so many examples...
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