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Category: Father’s Day

A Society Yearning for Fathers

The latest Star Wars series was recently released, and, as The Mandalorian did, Obi-Wan Kenobi heavily focuses on the theme of fatherhood. What is fascinating is that, for a culture so obsessed with downplaying gender differences, both of these shows portray the fatherhood that all men are called to in an authentic way. Namely, the […]

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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 raising kids in today’s world. The discussions usually center on the bad cultural influences affecting our children, our hectic schedules and our well-int…

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Contraception and Our Abdication of Fatherhood

Michael Pakaluk: Using contraception, a man declares against his masculinity, and also against his relationship with God, by ignoring God.

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More TV, movie dads today are strong figures and no longer the hapless foil

We’ll always have Homer Simpson with us. The animated bumbler was designed to be the antithesis to the got-it-all-under-control father types like Cliff Huxtable of “The Cosby Show.”

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Catholic Watchmen plan June 19 family Mass, procession, picnic

A special Father’s Day celebration with a Mass, prayerful procession and picnic is planned by Catholic Watchmen for June 19 at Maternity of Mary in St. Paul — and all Catholic men and their families are invited.

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