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A New Approach to Lent: Rediscovering Its Depths as Catholic Dads

A New Approach to Lent: Rediscovering Its Depths as Catholic Dads

As Lent rolls around each year, many of us Catholic dads start thinking about what we should give up. It’s a tradition, after all. But recently, I've been feeling that this approach, while meaningf...

MaryKicking Off 2024 with Mary: A Heart-to-Heart on Renewal and Action

Kicking Off 2024 with Mary: A Heart-to-Heart on Renewal and Action

So, you know how every new year feels like a fresh slate? Well, I've been thinking about how we can genuinely embrace that feeling, especially with the Feast of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God...

Joyful Reflections: Navigating Life’s PIECES During Advent

Joyful Reflections: Navigating Life’s PIECES During Advent

Each month we pick a content theme we want to focus on, and we thought “JOY” would be a great word to reflect on during the Advent season leading up to Christmas. You will notice that gratitude and...

Everyday Gifts for the Catholic Man

Everyday Gifts for the Catholic Man

Christmas Gift Guide Part 2 As we continue our journey through the curated Christmas Gift Guide, we transition from the intellectual feasts of Part 1's must-read books to the tangible expressions o...

ChristmasBooks that Shaped Me: The Catholic Woodworker's Must-Reads

Books that Shaped Me: The Catholic Woodworker's Must-Reads

Christmas Gift Guide for Catholic Men, Husbands and Fathers Part 1 Every man is unique, and with millions of books out there, it can be a challenge to pick the right one. If you know me, you'll kno...

MaryThe Many Faces of Mary: A Man’s Guide to Marian Devotions with a Spotlight on Our Lady of Sorrows

The Many Faces of Mary: A Man’s Guide to Marian Devotions with a Spotlight on Our Lady of Sorrows

Life throws curveballs that you didn't see coming. One minute you're feeling like a rockstar, and the next you're wading through the muck, trying to balance work, relationships, and your own well-b...

Decoding the Immaculate Heart of Mary: Essential Reading for the 21st Century Catholic Man

Decoding the Immaculate Heart of Mary: Essential Reading for the 21st Century Catholic Man

Have you ever found yourself gazing at a compass, marveling at how steadfastly it points north? Now, what if I told you we have our very own spiritual compass, guiding us towards a life of love, fa...

PrayerSanctify Your Summer - Bring Prayer to Every Adventure

Sanctify Your Summer - Bring Prayer to Every Adventure

Friends,  As we embark upon July and hit the summer stride that includes baseball games, outdoor excursions, camping, fishing and maybe even a trip to your favorite vacation spot, have you ever won...

Heart of Devotion: Timeless Faith in a Changing World

Heart of Devotion: Timeless Faith in a Changing World

Imagine this: it's a chilly Saturday afternoon, and you've just come in from a long, brisk walk. Your best friend greets you at the door with a mug of hot chocolate, the kind that's so warm it seem...