Devin Schadt > Quotes

“Spiritual Practice Bless Your Child In the moment that you bless your child, you become the face of the Father, which your child cannot see; the voice of the Father, which your child cannot hear; and the touch of the Father, which your child cannot feel. First, identify the time of day that you will consistently bless your child. Second, trace the Sign of the Cross on your child’s forehead while invoking God’s blessing upon the child. Afterward, hug or kiss your child. Example blessing: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May His face shine kindly upon you. May the Lord grant you His kindness and peace. May God the Father bless you with His grace and favor, protect you from all evil, and allow you to behold His face for all eternity. Amen.”
― Devin Schadt, The Rule: Counsels and Directives for Husbands and Fathers

“Let the Custos understand that how a man prays is reflected in what he believes, and what he believes is reflected in how he acts, and how he acts is how he is perceived. Therefore, let the Custos reflect daily upon the Divine Word — that is, the Sacred Scripture — so that he may become a living word of God from which his child learns.”
― Devin Schadt, The Rule: Counsels and Directives for Husbands and Fathers