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Posted On Fatherhood
For the sake of your family, take a vacation!
Vacations are an opportunity not only for the little ones to have a good time, not only for the family to re-center and reunite, but…
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Posted On Fatherhood
Making Lemonade: Squeeze the Hell Out of Lemons
Trina’s parents were in town for the last couple of weeks, and we had a great time catching up with them. For our kids, it’s…
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Posted On Fatherhood
Am I endangering my children by not taking them to Mass?
Every child is a living example of drowning evil in an abundance of good, even if I am inclined to only see when they do…
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Posted On Fatherhood
In One Word, What Does God Want from You?
Unlike your favorite cooking blogger who buries her recipe for “Mom’s Easiest Baked Potato” after a lengthy review of her family history, I’ll give you…
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You are not your hero, nor should you be.
It’s hard to tread lightly these days. Folks are touchy. This touchiness is itself a byproduct of what I consider to be an intense focus…
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Posted On Fatherhood
Happy Feast Day, Saint Joseph!
Dear St. Joseph – You may know me by the title my oldest child has given me: Mr. Mayor. What a contrast we make. You…
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Scrupulosity: For People Who Can’t Forgive?
A few years ago, I was in an Exodus 90 group with several high-quality gentlemen. It was our first year in the program. Expectations were…
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Posted On Fatherhood
The Great Reset: Final Four
While I don’t watch basketball, it’s March and the title fit well enough. Over the last three posts, I’ve poured out a number of thoughts…