Oct
30
Armor of God
October 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment
As men, we tend to try and go it alone; to face all of life’s challenges and difficulties with a solitary fortitude. We may pray for strength and guidance; but ultimately we think it’s up to us to stand up alone to all that life throws at us, our families, and our career.
And we would be [...]
Oct
27
“Little Churches”
October 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment
I often struggle with how to talk to our kids about Christ and our faith in a way that is age-appropriate. What are they ready for and when are they ready for it?
So, I was intrigued when I read through my “The Word Among Us” issue this month. TWAU is a good resource for the daily [...]
Oct
22
What is Expected of Us?
October 22, 2008 | 1 Comment
I often ponder the question - what is expected of us; specifically what is expected of me?
It’s not an easy answer for me as I play many roles. I’m a father, husband, son, godfather, uncle, friend, worker, coach, board member, fraternal brother, etc.; not to mention my responsibilities as an American and a Catholic. I have expectations of [...]
Oct
10
Sanctifying Your Work - White Castle Style
October 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment
There is a fast food joint in the Midwest called “White Castle.” The buildings are in the shape of a castle and the joint serves up burgers, chicken patties, and fish that are the size of your palm. It is a tradition for college kids and late night party-goers. The food is tasty and aromatic, [...]
Oct
9
On Our Knees
October 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment
I read somewhere once that a real man is most likely found on his knees; not when he is in some weak act of surrender to another, but rather when he has totally given himself over to prayer.
When I read this comment, I hearkened back to my Catholic high school days when I was “encouraged” to [...]
Oct
2
Resources for Dads
October 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment
To me, the key to continuously renewing our lives is to, from time to time, break away from our blogging, our fantasy football teams, our kids’ video games, and our TV to learn something. With this in mind, I decided to fool around last night online, without going onto my regular websites. Along the way, I found (or rediscovered) some [...]
Sep
10
St. Paul & Marriage
September 10, 2008 | 1 Comment
Sometimes I get a little worried when I read St. Paul. In today’s first reading (1 Corinthians 7), he is talking about marriage.
So this is what I think best because of the present distress:
that it is a good thing for a person to remain as he is.
Are you bound to a wife? Do not [...]
Jul
28
James’ Baby Girl
July 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Through Catholic Dads, I’ve been following the heartbreaking twists and turns of Catherine Hahn. She is James Hahn’s (blog: Real Life Rosary) baby girl and her GI system just can’t seem to get on track. She’s been in the hospital for an eternity (since birth) and has become one of those cases in which doctors [...]
Jul
25
Baseball Disappointment
July 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment
I’m just profoundly disappointed tonight. I went to the Reds/Rockies game tonight and the Reds were never in it. And I just couldn’t allow myself to have a good time, even though I was with my family.
Growing up, I had a love affair with baseball. As a matter of fact, I still do. I followed [...]
Jul
15
Men & Abortion
July 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment
What always intrigues me about the abortion debate is how men are relegated to the sidelines.
We are told that a father has no rights unless he is married to the mother and that those rights only kick in after his child is born. It is entirely up to the mother as to whether she even wants to tell the [...]
