“Think about the possibilities if we all made a sincere daily commitment, no matter how small, to make a positive difference in the lives of those around us.” Do we sometimes feel overwhelmed in the face of the relentless assault on the Church, our beliefs and our families by the media and modern culture? Are we frustrated and angry over […]
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Dads, Do We Have Our Acts Together?
During a recent coffee meeting, a friend said, “You seem to have your act together on the fatherhood front. What’s your secret?” I was surprised and taken aback because I don’t think I have my act together at all. I don’t mean that out of false humility. I pray every day to be a better husband and father because I […]
Encountering the Word — 2 Timothy 2:5
A Daily Quote from Sacred Scripture “An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules” (2 Timothy 2:5). Print this entry
Important Rules for Catholic Fathers
During a coffee meeting with a friend not long ago, he said, “You seem to have your act together on the fatherhood front. What’s your secret?” I was surprised and taken aback because I don’t think I have my act together at all. I don’t mean that out of false humility. I pray every day to be a better husband […]
Nagging or ‘This is the last ten times I’m going to tell you’
Continually mouthing the same appeal or threat, whether changing your words a little or a lot, does little to gain a child’s attention or cooperation. If I had to award a prize for the most futile parenting practice, I would surely present it to nagging. Indeed, nagging may be the single most pervasive masquerade of discipline. In its popular sense, […]
The Myth of Being Right
Dear Dr. Ray, I have two sons, ages eight and five. Sometimes I hear and read so much about how I should discipline them that I don’t know whom to listen to. How do / know what is right? ―Confused Mom One of the most widespread childrearing myths preying upon parents these days is the right way myth. This is […]