As dads, providers, and parents I think we’ve always struggled to do our part. But being a superhero father comes harder these days as the economy shrinks and many of our waistlines continue to expand. (For those of you who’ve seen it, the opening scene from “The Incredibles” is apropos.) I think we’ve all faced [...]

Most people have heard about Miss CA’s comments regarding gay marriage and the “nude” photos of her that went into circulation soon thereafter. But, as clear as it may be to some people, I’m having a hard time connecting the dots. Seems people are trying to suggest that someone who poses for risque photos has [...]

Life has been like Chinese food, a little sweet and a little sour. I’m “out there” making money to support my family, but I also don’t see the people my money supports. My prayer lately is that God helps me to revise the American dream. I’m specifically requesting more time to be “present”, to be [...]

Just curious if any of you are aware of a Catholic mom’s blog similar in vision and scope to Catholic dad’s…my wife and I haven’t come across any so far. Thanks for your help.

I’ve posted (on my blog) a one question survey on dressing modestly. Please stop by and contribute your “click.” I’m quite interested in finding out how guys, Catholic dads in particular, think about the following question: Do women who consider themselves modest dressers go too far or not far enough? Your survey answer and comments [...]

You might have heard of Lawrence Kohlberg and his theory of moral development. Although I don’t necessarily agree with his formulations, he came up with some interesting “moral dilemmas.” The following is his most famous one. As dads and/or husbands we might find ourselves in similar (though perhaps less dramatic) situations. I thought it might [...]

Congratulations to Matthew and to all you dads currently raising, expecting, or planning children—or, God bless you, a combination of the three. My “domestic church” (currently only three members big) began in 2003. In time, we plan to expand as ideals (like fruitful love) and realities (like starving studenthood) learn to live together. In the [...]