Fatherhood




 

Franciscan University Presents: Healthy, Holy Fathers


AwareParenting.com

Fatherhood and...



Catholic Scripture Study International

      Be a Man! (Book)

Be A Man! (Study Guide)






"Verbum [Bible software] is a cross-platform Catholic library. Running on Logos’ powerful software, Verbum links all your resources together and syncs them across your mobile devices and computers, so you can access the Tradition like never before." - (Logos.com)



Published: 10.24.2013
Updated: 11.21.2013
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Imperishable












Word on Fire

"God formed man to be imperishable; the image of his own nature he made them." - Wisdom 2:23




FREE Online Course (13 Classes) in the Catholic Faith: Pillars of Catholicism, by John Paul the Great Catholic University

Catholic Answers: To Explain and Defend the Faith

"[B]ut sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope" - 1 Peter 3:15




"[A] soul is an entity that is aware of it's existence, aware of other existences, [and it] can chose to love or not..." - Vatican Astronomer Brother Guy Consolmagno







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Life and Death













"Contemporary jazz pianist Paul Cardall was born April 24, 1973; suffering from a congenital heart defect, he was given only days to live but defied medical expectations...[Later in life,] tragedy struck...a grieving Cardall spontaneously composed a musical tribute, going on to write a dozen more songs..." - Pandora


Painting: All Souls Day by Aladar Korosfoi-Kriesch


“My God, I know this place. I am home.” — A Reflection for All Souls Day - Fr. T. Rosica, Salt and Light

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"[P]rayer is a battle. Against whom? Against ourselves and against the wiles of the tempter who does all he can to turn man away from prayer, away from union with God." (Catechism of the Catholic Church, para. 2725).

Recovery, Restoration, Edification and Transformation







Divine Office



"We are pilgrims for Eternal Life…" - ChurchInNeed.org


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The Parental Vocation













Pope: What does your heart desire?



"Train up your child in the way they he go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it." - Proverbs 22:6


Resources
  • The Parental Vocation: "Lord, help me to be faithful..." (Catholic.Net).
  • "Child abuse and neglect may affect the long-term health and well-being of not only children, but also the adults they become" (National Institute of Medicine)
  • Positive Parenting with a Plan - "All families are uniquely beautiful in their own way. Dr Johnson seeks to help families become as vibrant, functional, and healthy as possible" (Family-Rules.com).
  • America's #1 Child Discipline Program - "1-2-3 Magic is the leading resource for parenting solutions that are easy-to-learn and proven to work. Developed by Dr. Thomas Phelan, a registered clinical psychologist" (1-2-3 Magic.com).





Parents - Teachers - Students (Grade 3 to 8)








Published: 08.21.2013
Republished: 09.21.2013
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Catholicism: The New Evangelization














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Conversion + Solidarity = Solutions


"Pure, unspoilt religion, in the eyes of God our Father, is this: coming to the help of orphans and widows in their hardships, and keeping oneself uncontaminated by the world." - James 1:27



"There are places the world has given up on..." - Doctors Without Borders



Pope Francis: Peace and aid for the Syrian people

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What is Catholic Social Teaching? - Video by KateriofMnisota

(Music by Josh Garrels- The Resistance)



Participate
"It is necessary that all participate, each according to his position and role, in promoting the common good. This obligation is inherent in the dignity of the human person. Participation is achieved first of all by taking charge of the areas for which one assumes personal responsibility: by the care taken for the education of his family, by conscientious work, and so forth, man participates in the good of others and of society" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 1913-1914).







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God's Way











"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy;
I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."
John 10:10





"We are being separated and set apart for God's use."
- Lent with Fr. Pontifex - Triduum








Holy Thursday










WordOnFire.org
The Coming Home Network International
Catholics Come Home



Posted 04.01.12.  Updated 03.29.2013.

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Advent













Advent Calendar - Xt3

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No Darkness Can Overcome the Light of Christ

"At a time of such great distress we turn to Jesus, who is with us always, even in our most difficult moments, and extends His healing graces in the midst of our pain. We pray for those who lost their lives today, trusting that they have been received into the presence of the Lord, for their families and for all who are impacted by this national tragedy. Coming together with genuine care and concern for all people, we will find the strength to support one another going forward, confident that there is no darkness that can overcome the light of Christ” (Cardinal Seán, Roman Archdiocese of Boston).





After a loss, grief is the natural process of recovery.  From losing a job to death of a loved one, it is important to learn how to process feelings in a health way.  A panel of experts is joined by Terry Cogdon, a father whose daughter was tragically killed, as he offers insights into working through the emotions of grief (Second Opinion TV, Published October 25, 2012).
Resources: Grief, Loss and Healing
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Holding Jesus: Reflections on Mary, the Mother of God

Deepen your devotion to the Blessed Mother with this unique look at Mary’s relationship with her son throughout Jesus’ life - and beyond. Fr. McBride invites us to know Mary not only as the young mother of a newborn but also as the nurturer and caretaker of her son through his adolescence and into his adult ministry. We see Mary in grief at Christ’s death, and we meet her as the mother of the infant Church at Pentecost.





"Christmas points to the suffering of the cross,
which leads to eternal life..." - Columbia Catholic Ministry




"For I am certain of this: neither death nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nothing already in existence and nothing still to come, nor any power, nor the heights nor the depths, nor any created thing whatever, will be able to come between us and the love of God, known to us in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 8:38-39).












Te lucis ante terminum

To thee before the close of day,
Creator of the world, we pray
That, with thy wonted favour, thou
Wouldst be our guard and keeper now.

From all ill dreams defend our sight,
From fears and terrors of the night;
Withhold from us our ghostly foe,
That spot of sin we may not know.

O Father, that we ask be done,
Through Jesus Christ, thine only Son,
Who, with the Holy Ghost and thee,
Doth live and reign eternally.

Amen.






Published: 12.14.2012
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    All that I am














    Preparing breakfast early one morning this week, my little ones (now ages eight and six) sat at the table and waited for their favorite part of the breakfast, hot chocolate.  I balanced preparing their snacks, lunches for school and my thoughts.  I asked my girls, if you were visiting the baby Jesus, what gifts would you take?  My oldest one chimed in with a bright smile and said, “I would take him my prayers…”  My youngest, shortly thereafter exclaimed, “I would take him all that I am.”  Each of my daughters reminded me of the essence of what it means to have an authentic relationship with God.

    Thinking about my daughters' responses, I recall a colleague of mine who was heavily involved in the last political campaign.  In his early sixties, he relentlessly and kindly shared his views when the opportunity presented itself.  He educated himself on the issues, shared his opinion, and more than that, simply handed out bumper stickers to anyone who accepted them.  Like my children, he exemplified what it means to give.  He is not a prominent figure in the community, or a commentator on a popular news channel.  He is a warmhearted man giving all that he is for what he believes important.



    JoanChittister (1992), in her book, The Rule of Benedict states, “We can study church history forever and never become holier for the doing.  There are theology courses all over the world that have nothing whatsoever to do with the spiritual life.  In the same way, we may think we are a community or assume we are family but if we do not serve one another we are, at best, a collection of people who live alone together" (p. 169).  There are many challenges in the world to deal with, but in them we find opportunities to have an authentic relationship with God by giving and serving our neighbors.  In choosing this path, we deliver to Jesus the greatest and most important gift we can give.  When we give all that I am, home life is enriched, our communities more neighborly and the world is a better place, but it must first begin in the mind and heart that springs forth in prayer and continues with a heart that is open to exclaim, I will give all that I am.
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