Man to Man, Dad to Dad E-Book

Brian Caulfield

• Herausgeber: anna ruggieri
• Kategorie: Religion und Spiritualität
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2019

Beschreibung

This collection of faith-filled reflections explores various topics related to being a Catholic man and father in today’s age. Integrating faith with marriage, parenting, and work, this resource offers a comprehensive understanding of a Catholic father’s identity and purpose through personal anecdotes, models of fatherhood in Jesus’ parables, Scriptural passages, and references to Church authority.

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In praise of Man to Man, Dad to Dad

“I highly recommend this faith-filled, insightful, and practical book of essays to inspire fathers to embrace their holy vocation, so essential for the new evangelization of our culture.”

— Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend and Chair of the USCCB Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth.

“Our world needs a renewal of fatherhood. This book will help you become the-best-version-of-yourself as a father! I hope it inspires you the way it has inspired me.”

— Matthew Kelly, founder of the Dynamic Catholic Institute, author of more than a dozen books, including The One Thing: Passing Faith onto Children, Building Better Families: A Practical Guide to Raising Amazing Children, and Rediscover Catholicism: A Spiritual Guide to Living with Purpose and Passion; husband and father of two

“This is a book for every Catholic man, especially husbands and fathers. Clear, practical, and profound, each and every chapter is sure to inspire, challenge, equip, and empower. Highly recommended.”

— Scott Hahn, professor of Scripture and theology, Franciscan University of Steubenville; author of A Father Who Keeps His Promises: God’s Covenant Love in Scripture, husband, father of six, and grandfather of eight

“We live in a culture that does little to uphold or promote authentic masculinity. Brian Caulfield has done Christian men a great service in compiling the wisdom of virtuous fathers who have forgone the advice of the world and have chosen holiness instead.”

— Matt Fradd, Catholic apologist and speaker, creator of The Man Talk DVD, husband and father of three

“This is a book that is filled with profound insights and advice from some of the best men and dads. They speak from their own experiences as the men of faith they are. I encourage you to read this book and become the man and dad that God created you to be!”

— Fr. Larry Richards, founder and president of The Reason for our Hope Foundation; author of Be a Man! Becoming the Man God Created You to Be

“Man to Man, Dad to Dad should find a place in every Catholic home. Here is frank and honest advice about everything—from discipline to religious upbringing to even, yes, sex—all presented with clarity and charity, from some of the most engaging and thoughtful Catholic fathers writing today. Seek it out, read it, and then share it with a Dad you know!”

— Deacon Greg Kandra, Diocese of Brooklyn; Executive Editor, ONE Magazine; creator and editor of the popular blog The Deacon’s Bench; resides in Forest Hills, New York with his wife, Siobhain

“Both a challenge and a hope, this book throws down the gauntlet, challenging all Catholic men looking to be better husbands and fathers.”

— Sean McCarney, host of Just A Catholic Dad podcast, children’s liturgist, Salisbury City Catholic Pastoral Council Communications Officer; resides in the U.K. with his wife and six-year-old daughter

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Man to man, dad to dad : Catholic faith and fatherhood / edited by Brian Caulfield ; foreword by Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan.

pages cm

ISBN-13: 978-0-8198-4918-2

ISBN-10: 0-8198-4918-9

1. Catholic men--Religious life. 2. Fathers--Religious life. 3. Fatherhood--Religious aspects--Catholic Church. 4. Families--Religious aspects--Catholic Church. I. Caulfield, Brian, editor of compilation.

BX2352.5.M326 2013

248.8'421088282--dc23

2012048235

The Scripture quotations contained herein are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright © 1989, 1993, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Cover design by Rosana Usselmann

Cover photo: istockphoto.com/ © peter zelei

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Copyright © 2013, Brian Caulfield

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To my wife, Maria, the love of my life,

who has made me the father that I am,

and to St. Joseph, the model for all men.

Contents

Foreword

Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan

Introduction

Dads in Deed

Brian Caulfield

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The Prodigal Son Meets the Forgiving Father

Mike Aquilina

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St. Joseph: A Man’s Man

Rick Sarkisian

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Balancing Work and Home Life: Insights from the Experts

Brian Caulfield

   4   

Five Steps for Disciplining Kids

Ray Guarendi