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Christian Joy: A Conversational Reading List
Christian Joy: A Conversational Reading List
A companion to the essay I wrote recently: "Leading Your Family in Joy." This is the simplified literature review — what the great souls actually said about joy, in plain... Read more...
Leading Your Family in Joy: A Catholic Father's Forgotten Duty
Leading Your Family in Joy: A Catholic Father's Forgotten Duty
I've spent a few years now trying to lead my family — in prayer, in service, in the ordinary work of keeping a household pointed at God. What I had... Read more...
Catholic Dads, AI, and the most important virtue for Shepherds
Catholic Dads, AI, and the most important virtue for Shepherds. One of my twin three-year-olds said something to me last week about Jesus that made me reach for Claude before I'd even finished hearing it. I caught myself. Put the phone down. Sat down on the floor next to him. Kids never cease to amaze me. If you're a Catholic father who has reached for AI for any reason — random exegesis, a Bible verse, an answer to a child's question you weren't ready for — you've probably had the... Read more...
St. Thérèse of Lisieux: A Model of Absolute Trust and the Scientia Amoris
St. Thérèse of Lisieux: A Model of Absolute Trust and the Scientia Amoris
The life of St. Thérèse of Lisieux is a narrative of profound spiritual transformations orchestrated by divine grace. Her trajectory moved from a pampered, oversensitive child to the youngest Doctor... Read more...
The Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary: A Guide for Catholic Educators and Parish Leaders
The Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary: A Guide for Catholic Educators and Parish Leaders
The Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary: A Guide for Catholic Educators and Parish Leaders   The Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, celebrated annually on... Read more...
Fatherhood Lessons: Essential Insights for Leadership
Fatherhood Lessons: Essential Insights for Leadership
Fatherhood Lessons: Essential Insights for Leadership Fatherhood is a journey that brings an array of challenges and rewards, teaching invaluable lessons that can significantly impact one's approach to leadership. From... Read more...
Timeless Fatherhood Lessons from Early Catholic Church Fathers: A Guide for Modern Dads
Timeless Fatherhood Lessons from Early Catholic Church Fathers: A Guide for Modern Dads
Fatherhood is a journey filled with joys, challenges, and endless learning. For modern dads seeking wisdom and guidance, the teachings of early Catholic Church Fathers such as St. Augustine, St.... Read more...
St Joseph The Worker - Importance to Catholics
St Joseph The Worker - Importance to Catholics
At the workbench where he plied his trade together with Jesus, Joseph brought human work closer to the mystery of the Redemption. Work was the daily expression of love in... Read more...