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 [...]
Sep
25
Wedding Rings
September 25, 2008 | 1 Comment
I’ve just read my evening political and religious blogs; most full of pessimism and doom; some with a bright ray of hope.
And as I read, I’m looking upon my wife’s rings - her engagement and wedding bands. She ocassionally takes them off when she’s working on the computer. As I gaze upon these symbols of my covenants of love for [...]
Sep
3
Bristol Palin & This Father’s Fear
September 3, 2008 | 2 Comments
As a father, I am very afraid for my children as I watch the Bristol Palin story unfold.
The way this story is being covered is sickening; and should send a shiver down the spine of every father in this nation.
There is a large segment of our society that will use, exploit and destroy children just [...]
Sep
1
An Unanswered Question
September 1, 2008 | 3 Comments
I was born a bastard son; illegitimate; unplanned; with birth defects to boot. In some people’s view, I was a child who was better off going straight from my mother’s womb to my heavenly reward because I was a “punishment” or an “inconvenience” to my mother.
So as an illegitimate child, I’ve been thinking a lot today about Bristol Palin, the [...]
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
26
Saving a Child
July 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment
I usually leave the political talk to other blogs, but I heard about this story and it struck a chord in me.
As many of you know, I was placed for adoption when I was born. I had serious birth defects that I still live with to this day, including a cleft lip. I went through several [...]
Jul
23
Proud of My Wife
July 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment
I tend to see my wife through the eyes of her husband, the mother of his children, the daughter of my in-laws. Last night, I had the pleasure and the privilege to see her through the eyes of others.
I serve on the Board of a nonprofit agency that holds an annual fundraising event. This year, [...]
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 [...]
Jul
7
Parenting Mistakes
July 7, 2008 | 1 Comment
Msn. com has an article on the ten biggest mistakes we can make as parents -
Spoiling kids
Inadequate discipline
Failing to get involved in school
Praising mediocrity
Not giving kids enough responsibility
Not being a good spouse
Setting unreal expectations
Not teaching kids to fend for themselves
Pushing trends on kids
Not following through
I think I’ve been guilty of all ten at one point [...]
Jul
6
Sunday Morning Marriage Counseling
July 6, 2008 | 1 Comment
Ah, so this explains my wife’s and my marital bliss -
“Churchgoing married couples happier, study says - Catholic News Agency
“Charlottesville, VA, Jul 5, 2008 / 08:03 pm (CNA).- A new analysis of three major national surveys claims that married couples who attend church together tend to be happier than couples who rarely or never attend [...]
