"Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will beco me discouraged." ~ Colossians 3:21
Somewhere between the ages of three to five, little boys are "discovered" by their fathers. At that age , children begin to "function" better. Most men know better what to do wit h children when they function. Now that a little boy plays more productivel y, a father can step in and begin to teach him to "do" some things. About this time, a little boy recognizes a kinship with his father and begins to form an identity as a male. Our fathers teach us how to work. Our fathers show us how to do things together. Our fathers teach us to take risks. All of these are great lessons. And if your were one of a fortunate few, perha ps your father was also tender and nurturing. His affirmations helped your self-confidence to grow strong. Our fathers lay the ground work for the nex t generation. ~ Dick Brian Klaver, Men at Peace
F athers, do you fit the description above? Knights, ...
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St. John Vianney, Priest
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"Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, 'Abba, Father.'" ~ Galatians 4:6
Our understanding of God as the Father is affected by our experie nces with our own father. So many young people in America today grow up wit hout a father in their life. Can we blame them then for not understanding t he heavenly Father? God says, "If you will listen to me, I will seal you with My Spirit of adoption. You will be a joint heir through Christ. You wi ll no longer be an orphan, but My child." God seals us by His Spirit.  ;
God desires an intimate relationship with us His children. Throug h this intimacy, God can shape our view of Him and our view of how we thin k He see us. We will begin to realize how much God loves us. We can experie nce the depth of His unconditional love for us. We can go confidently into His presence, addressing Him intimately as "Abba, Father." We can enjoy t he knowledge that He will hear us, speak to us, and m...
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The Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major
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The Transfiguration of the Lord
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"His left arm is under my head, and his right arm embraces me." ~ Song of Songs 2:6
To most women affection symbolizes secu rity, protection, comfort, and approval, vitally important commodities in their eyes. When a husband shows his wife affection, he sends several m essages to her -
I'll take care of you and protect you. You a re important to me, and I don't want anything to happen to you. I'm concer ned about the problems you face, and I am with you. I'm so proud of you.&n bsp;
Men need to understand how strongly women need these affirmati ons and that there can hardly be enough of them. From a woman's point of vi ew, affection is the essential cement of her relationship with a man. ~ Wi llard Harley, adapted from His Needs, Her Needs
Do you send these messages of affection to your Lady?
"And now th ese three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of thes e is love, Husbands, love your wives, just...
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Ave Maria Catholic Church - Brownstein Hall
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Officers and Directors meeting at 6:00 PM, Rosary beginning at 6:30 PM the meeting to follow around 7:00 PM in Brownstein Hall.
Covid -19 guidelines:
- No food will be served, however drinks will be allowed .
- Hall to be cleaned up and sanitized (by officers) after the meetings.
- Masks are worn at all times unless it is the main speaker.
If you a re uncomfortable with meeting in person despite the precautions, please do not feel obligated to attend. There will not be any streaming of the meeti ng at this time.
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"Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker..." ~ Psalm 95:6
I want to ask you, Dad: When w as the last time your children saw you on your knees, seeking direction fr om God? That's and unmistakable lesson to a child. To be a spiritual man yo u must take time to talk to Him and to listen to him through His Word. The regularity of this meeting, not its length, is the important thing. When you're running late, pause long enough to get on your knees and tell the L ORD, "I am committing this day to you. Late as I am, I am not leaving thi s house without getting on my knees before You." God will reward that commi tment.
Your attitude of mind covers your home. When your attention i s focused on the Truth, you are exercising the mind of Christ. When I thin k as Christ thinks, I am loving my wife and children more faithfully; I a m more sensitive to the needs of those around me. Apart from Christ, you c annot be the man, the husband, and the father you can ...
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St. Sixtus II, Pope & Companions, Martyrs; Sts. Cajetan, Priest
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"I have strength to face all conditions by the power that Ch rist gives me." ~ Philippians 4:13
I sought for the greatness and genius of America in her vast world commerce, and it was not th ere. Not until I went into the churches of America and heard her p ulpits, aflame with righteousness, did I understand the secr et of her genius and power. America is great because she is good, and if America ever ceases to be good, America will cease to be gre at. ~ Alexis de Tocqueville
Tocqueville was a great observer of earl y American democratic life. In what areas today would he be critical of the state of the union?
"A patriot without religion in my estimation is as great a paradox as an honest man without the fear of God. Is it poss ible that he whom no moral obligations bind, can have any real good will t owards men? Can he be a patriot who, b an openly vicious conduct, is unde rmining the very bonds of society?... The Scriptures...
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St. Dominic, Priest
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"I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the king dom of God like a little child will never enter it. And He took the childre n in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them." ~ Mark 10:15-1 6
We were crowded in the cabin, Not a soul would dare to sleep - It was midnight on the waters, And a storm was on the deep.< br> So we shuddered there in silence - For the stoutest held his brea th, While the hungry seas was roaring And the breakers talked with Death.
But this little daughter whispered, As she took his icy hand, "Isn't God upon the ocean, Just the same as on the Land? "
Then we kissed the little maiden, And we spoke in better cheer , And we anchored safe in harbor When the morn was shining clear. ~ James T. Fields, The Captain's Daughter
Do you notice when your children teach you how to draw your family to Christ?
We speak of educating our childre...
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6:00am-7:00am
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Ave Maria Catholic Church, 9056 E Parker Rd, Parker, CO 80138, USA
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Hot breakfast at 5:45 am followed by discussion. Please join
us. For more information contact Brad Riddell at 303-548-
6184 or Bill Was serman at 954-817-5706.
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St. Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr
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"Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your p rayers." ~ 1 Peter 3:7
Affection is so important for women that they become confused when their husbands don't respond in like kind. A wife may call her husband at work, just to talk. She often feels disappointed when he cuts it short. It doesn't mean he doesn't love her; he simply has different priorities because of a different set of basic needs. My needs fo r protection, approval, and care are not the same as hers, nor are they met in similar ways. I've had to discover these differences and act accordi ngly. When we walk through a shopping center, it is important to her that we hold hands, something that would never occur to me. But I'm glad to do so, because I know she enjoys that and it says something she wants to hear . If that simple act makes her feel loved and che...