by Jim Havens | Oct 7, 2016 | #1 Lessons |
Introduction: What I Have Learned So Far I am admittedly no expert on being a husband and father. My stats are still quite young compared with the seasoned vets of this great vocation: married eight years this October, raising four children (the oldest just turned...
by Jim Havens | Jun 11, 2016 | Interviews |
Several years ago, I had the blessing of doing a short interview with Dr. Alice von Hildebrand. I recently listened to it again for the first time in a long time and I was blown away by some of her insights. I have highlighted seven takeaways, with quotes from the...
by Jim Havens | May 19, 2016 | Romance |
About 13 months ago, I kicked off CatholicFamilyMen.com with a blog post sharing a good example from Blessed Frederic Ozanam on how to celebrate your monthly wedding anniversary. I immediately sought to follow his lead and over many months of putting his good example...
by Jim Havens | Mar 17, 2016 | Suffer Well |
A good example from Saint Joseph: Saint Joseph is the greatest earthly husband and father who has ever lived. After Mary his spouse, Joseph is the second greatest saint of all-time, the greatest male saint ever. The Church affirms a unique category of honor for St....
by Jim Havens | Mar 3, 2016 | Formation |
A good example from Blessed Laszlo (Ladislaus) Batthyany-Strattmann: (This is part two on Blessed Laszlo – to read part one, which includes a brief biographical sketch, click here.) Blessed Laszlo was hands-on in the formation of his children. His dedication to...