All Catholic Men Should Have A
Devotion To St. Joseph!
Devotion To St. Joseph!
St. Joseph Is The Model Of A True Catholic Man
Saint Joseph presents to us the true model of the authentic, mature and coherent Catholic man, husband and father.
As I wrote in my book Man to Man: A Real Priest Speaks to Real Men about Marriage, Family Life and Sexuality, to be a real father does not simply mean that you show up to your kids’ ball game or recital. No, fatherhood is much more than this.
The Father Must Be The Spiritual Leader of the Family
More and more families are making it a part of their lives to attend Mass every day. This may not always be possible, but it is certainly something to strive for. In the evening, it is a very laudable practice for the entire family to come together after dinner and pray the Rosary. But, this means, that the family must have dinner as a family every night.
The father should direct and lead this nightly effort, although he may ask his wife or children to lead some of the decades. At the end of the Rosary, the father should conclude with some form of night prayer, after which he should once again embrace and kiss his children, and give them each his blessing as father and spiritual leader of the home.
Sunday worship is of primordial importance for a family. Sunday Mass needs to be the priority of each Sunday.
The Father Must Take An ActiveRole In His Children’s Education
Education does not simply mean getting good academic grades at school. Yes, a good report card is important, but I am referring to something much more demanding and much more complete than just a good report card.
Both mother and father have a shared responsibility in the education and formation of their children. A father must not be seen merely as the provider. Both mother and father have an equal responsibility in the raising of their children. When it comes to the raising of children, always remember that mother and father complement one another.
It is very important that Catholic men have a filial devotion to Saint Joseph. Contemplating his life and his virtues will guide men how to be real Catholic men.
By: Father James Farfaglia
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