Catholic Dads

CHT to the American Papist. Do I want to see more commercials like this (outside of the fact of not having a TV set up at home)? Yes and No. What I really want is to see more people like this. Under the Mercy, Matthew S.http://playthedad.blogspot.com Close Bookmark and Share This Page Save to Browser Favorites [...]

Today is Memorial Day in the US. It is a day that was started after the Civil War in 1868 to remember the war dead. After World War I, it was changed to commemorate the memory of the fallen in all conflicts. Most Americans have off of work today. I am self-employed, and my boss [...]

I was listening to the radio yesterday and heard about a DVD entitled “Champions of Faith.” This is a film which looks at the faith of some professional baseball players including many prominent Catholic players. Although I have not yet viewed the DVD, I thought that the Catholic dads who are ball fans might be [...]

Me monk. Me meander.: Public Liturgical Roles: Lectors, Cantors, Extraordinary Ministers of Communion, Cantors and PROPER CLOTHING Fr. Stephanos has some excellent lessons that we can use and share with our kids about why we (should) “dress up” for Mass. Definitely worth a read.

An interesting review at Living Catholicism on a book written by Dr. Meg Meeker entitled “Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters.” Included in the review: Subtitled 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know, this book explores the type of father that girls need to become strong, competent women without emotional, physical, or mental problems. The chapters guide us [...]

“Leptunus Nex”, an active-duty US Navy Captain serving in the San Diego area, is not Catholic, as far as I can tell, but he’s a dad and a Christian and has a very interesting conversation with his teenage daughter about fatalism and free will (connected to the Va. Tech shootings). Here’s a taste, but you [...]