An examination of conscience is a tool that is used when preparing for making a good Confession. This tool can also be used at any time of day, but can be especially fruitful at nighttime, looking back over the day. The father is the priest of his domestic Church. He...
Father’s day
Can Married People Become Saints?
Recently I read an account of a martyr who was not an ordained religious. The author began the reflection by saying that this saint helps us to keep in mind that sainthood is possible in all states of life. While this statement is true and supplies hope and...
9 Catholic Books That Dads Will Love
Looking for a great gift for Dad? How about a Catholic book that he is sure to love! Here are our suggestions. 9 Catholic Books For Dads Our Not-Quite-Holy Family: A Practical Guide for Catholic Parents BeDADitudes: 8 Ways to Be an Awesome Dad Man to Man Dad to Dad A...
25 Photos That Confirm Being A Father Is The 2nd Most Beautiful Thing In The World
I would ask that you take the title with a sense of humor as it is meant be. After recently posting about motherhood, I knew we couldn't leave fathers out. Still, keeping in mind the 9 months of pregnancy, the hours of agonizing pain during childbirth,...
What Can Dads Learn From The “Silent Giant Of Faith”?
Husband of Mary, Father of Jesus, and Model of Faith in God St. Joseph was betrothed to the Blessed Virgin Mary when Jesus was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit. In Jewish custom, betrothal was the first of a two-part ceremony. In the first part, the erusin,...
“The Lighthouse” – A Beautiful Animated Short About Fatherhood
I write this article on the first anniversary of my father´s death and first year in heaven. And it is not presumption or bragging: my father died one Saturday morning, wearing the Scapular of Our Lady of the Mount Carmel and with the final Sacraments administered by...
10 Times I didn’t Realise How Great a Dad You Are
Many times, children (even adult children) demand to have perfect parents. We lose our patience with them, and sometimes we even blame them for the things that go wrong in our lives. We forget that they gave us life and have made many sacrifices for our well-being...
Letter from a Single Dad – You are not alone this Father’s Day (or any day)
In the United States, the number of single dads continues to increase. In the 1960's there were just 300,000 households led by single fathers, but in the most recent survey by Pew Research that number rose to 2.6 million. As a Catholic faith community, we must show...
15 Reasons Dads Are Awesome
Our culture places many pressures on fathers today. They must be strong, yet sensitive; hardworking, yet spend quality time with their families; have well behaved children, yet not be too authoritative. The list could go on. Society expects men to be perfect fathers,...
“A Letter To My Kids” | This Dad Expresses What All Parents Feel
This video is one of a series produced by SoulPancake, looking at what it means to be a father today, and the role our dads played in our own lives. In "A Letter to My Kids" from The Fatherhood Project this dad truly expresses what all parents feel. Filmmaker Corbyn...
Maybe The Best Way To Be A Father Is To Learn To Be A Son First
This video is one of a series that SoulPancake is developing that looks at what it means to be a father today and the role our dads played in our lives. Filmmaker Corbyn Tyson explores what it means to be a good dad. He recognizes that we are all affected by our...
Dad, I Need You
We have all said it more than once: "Daddy!" The magic word, a trumpet capable of calling in reinforcements for any and every situation. Dad. It's like rubbing a magic lamp, except what is most important aren't the wishes that he can grant, just the...
F8 Things Every Catholic Dad Should Know About Fatherhood
Father's Day is an exceptional occasion dedicated to honoring the invaluable role and significance of fathers worldwide. It serves as an opportunity for all individuals, particularly men, to contemplate the true essence of fatherhood and evaluate our own commitment to...
A father’s love
A story of a father's love for his daughter. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v66VMFBPq8E
“Better with dads” (Ignitermedia.com)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmE2k9Vsjas&hd=1