Pater Familias

"Men will take up arms and even sacrifice their lives for the sake of this love….when harmony prevails, the children are raised well, the household is kept in order, and neighbors, friends, and relatives praise the result. Great benefits, both of families and states, are thus produced. When it is otherwise, however, everything is thrown into confusion and turned upside-down.” --St. John Chrysostom

Sunday, May 8, 2022

The Offense of Religious Hypocrisy

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In the Gospels our Lord makes repeated reference to the call of disciples to be a light to the world (Mt 5:14-16). He speaks of salt which, ...
Friday, May 6, 2022

A Father's Eye View of Motherhood

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On September 8, 2008, a 66 year old father was working outside with his 20 year old son when the son fell into the septic tank on their prop...
Thursday, April 28, 2022

Letter To An Aspiring Writer

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  Someone reached out to me today via LinkedIn seeking advice and constructive feedback on getting started as a writer, specifically as a Ca...
Saturday, April 23, 2022

A Tale Of Two Parties

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Twice a year we try to host a big outdoor gathering of Catholic families in our area. We travel in some different Catholic circles, so it...
Thursday, April 21, 2022

Review: "Father Stu"

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  In a 2017 interview with Aleteia , filmaker Barbara Nicolosi gives an astute insider perspective on the state of the Christian movie indus...
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Sunday, April 17, 2022

Indeed He Is Risen!

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 Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! It has been 40-some days since I have posted. If you're still around, welcome, and I hope you had ...
Saturday, February 26, 2022

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 As we enter into the upcoming penitential season, I’ve discerned that the Lord is calling me into the night of faith to focus on my own nee...
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Thursday, February 24, 2022

The Signs Of The Times

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"And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. For nati...
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Sunday, February 20, 2022

My Son Where Have You Gone

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Whenever I have reflected on the parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15, my focus has been on the younger son. We are presented with two son...
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Friday, February 18, 2022

The Tender Favor of Indulgences

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In the summer of 2017, during the centennial anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima, we made a local pilgrimage as a family for the purpose of ob...
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I am a happily married 46 year old Catholic father of three. I am not a professional Catholic. I am a reluctant author. I am just an ordinary guy trying to get his family to Heaven, and leaving some breadcrumbs along the way. "I have been all things unholy. If God can work through me, He can work through anyone." --St. Francis of Assisi
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