The Heavy Burdens We Carry
I have been thinking a great deal about my experience at Reconciliation this past Saturday...
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Category: Surrender & Strength
What are the Obstacles Between Catholic Men and Christ?
As long as we live in the world our life is a constant struggle between love for Christ or giving...
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A Checklist for Catholic Dads
I have had numerous conversations over the years with other Catholic dads about the challenges of...
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Four Critical Principles for Catholic Fathers
“It is easier for a father to have children than for children to have a real father.” (Pope St....
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Six Ways to Avoid Being a “Stealth” Catholic
I have had numerous conversations with friends and professional acquaintances over the years on...
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Practical Lessons for Integrating Faith and Work
How do we integrate our faith with our work? If you think about it, most of us will likely spend...
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Six Steps to Catholic Joy
I recently had coffee with a fellow Catholic who gloomily shared his ongoing struggles with...
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Practicing Acceptance and Seeing Burdens as Blessings
Some years ago a priest shared some guidance with my wife and me that has been the ongoing cause...
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Lessons from Emmaus Road for the Anxious and Discouraged
“Supper at Emmaus” (detail) by Caravaggio We are all familiar with the “walk to...
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Simplify Your Life
Do you ever feel overwhelmed with all of the stress, responsibilities and challenges in your daily...
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Why Do We Follow a Secular Compass?
I don’t know about you, but I rarely get through the day without feeling beaten up a little by the...
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Powerful Lessons from St. Joseph
As the father of a 23-year-old son with high-functioning autism, I am sometimes challenged to give...
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