Tag: love
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All You Need is Love
As a father of nine children, instilling a solid foundation rooted in Catholic faith is a top concern. St. Paul’s message in 1 Corinthians 13 exemplifies the importance of love in parenting. Teaching his daughter about unconditional love, the author emphasizes the irreplaceable role of love in conveying messages and the incomparable love of God.
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The Trauma of Sin
We recently moved to a new city and found an awesome Catholic community that we didn’t think possible (We moved here for a secular job). The Pastoral staff and fellow parishioners are incredible and even in the midst of the COVID pandemic restrictions we were able to meet some great people and get involved in…
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What is Love? Baby don’t hurt me
What is Love? This is a question that has been asked throughout all of history. Many poets, songwriters and philosophers have sought to provide an answer to people of every age and yet people continue to ask and to seek a love that will fulfill the deepest desires and longings of their hearts. For we…
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Launching Children
As parents of nine children, the process of launching them into the world is both exciting and daunting. The responsibility to prepare them to be mature adults involves helping them discover and utilize their unique gifts. Ultimately, as parents, we must guide them towards their individual paths while trusting in God’s providence.
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You Just Never Know
I meet lots of people in my line of work and in the work with our non-profit ministry to families and I am always amazed when someone shares with me the struggles they or members of their family are going through. No one and no family is immune from trials and tribulations, some are just…
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Only the Good Die Young
Billy Joel wrote a very popular song back in the 70s named Only the Good Die Young. It is a very upbeat and catchy song in which he sings about prayers, rosaries, confirmation and Catholic family life. Â The only problem with the song is that the author is not very happy about his encounters…
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Courtship is not the Answer
I absolutely love the courtship approach to dating for my children, but it isn’t enough. Courtship is the idea that young people should only enter into an exclusive relationship when they are ready to get married. I have discussed in a previous blog post exactly what Dating with Purpose looks like, so go check it…
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Wow, that is a long time!
This past New Year’s Eve, my wife and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. We decided to make it a big deal and so we let our adult children throw us a party to celebrate the joyous event. They rented a nice hall, brought in our favorite live band, had the event catered, bought a…
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Happy Feast of the Holy Family 2015
As is our tradition, each year on the feast of the Holy Family, we publish an article about our ministry, recap the year and look forward to next year and what God may be calling us to accomplish for His glory. This year is doubly special as Denae and I will celebrate our 25th wedding…
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We’re on a Pilgrimage!
What is a Pilgrimage? A pilgrimage is a spiritual journey to a destination of religious significance. It is not a vacation, but a quest for deeper faith. The pilgrimage is more than just the destination, it begins as soon as you leave the comfort of your home and your normal routine. A pilgrimage can include…