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Man to Man, Dad to Dad: Catholic Faith and Fatherhood
This collection of faith-filled reflections explores various topics related to being a Catholic man and father in today's age. Integrating faith with marriage, parenting, and work, this resource offers a comprehensive understanding of a Catholic father's identity and purpose through personal anecdotes, models of fatherhood in Jesus' parables, Scriptural passages, and references to Church authority.
116 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2013
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June 1, 2013
Man to Man Dad to Dad: Catholic Faith and Fatherhood is a book written by some of the male VIPs in the Catholic world. At first glance in this book, you'll recognize names like Cardinal Dolan, Mike Aquilina, Dr. Ray Guarendi, Patrick Madrid, and Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, to name a few. Each of them takes a specific topic and writes a chapter on the subject. These chapters include both personal stories and helpful ways to be a better dad, and all their advice relates to their original subject. For example, Dr. Ray wrote a chapter on discipline. No surprise there to those of you who know Dr. Ray. In fact, if you have ever tuned into his radio or TV show, you'll hear his distinct voice as you're reading the chapter.
The book is thirteen chapters long and covers topics such as St. Joseph as the model of fatherhood, Theology of the Body, the Millenial generation, and discipline (as noted above). One will also find two chapters at the end that address "Repairing a Broken Marriage" and "Breaking the Chains of Porn." Fortunately, these did not apply to me, but I do appreciate their inclusion. We are all sinners, and if you wrote a book only to saints, you wouldn't have an audience.
It's hard to pinpoint a section that I would label as my favorite, as each chapter served a purpose and provided valuable insight. If I had to pick one, though, it would be the chapter on Millenials. I have read a Christian book on Millenials before, and the statistics are depressing. I therefore feel that it is our responsibility as Catholic Millenial fathers to change the culture, and the best way to do that is by raising good Catholic children. If every Catholic dad did that, we could make a significant culture shift.
There isn't a book out there that has all the answers on how to be a perfect dad, not even this one. This book comes close though, and while it doesn't provide you with the end solution, it does give you simple ways to start on the long path of fatherhood. I am thankful to have read it as a new dad and hope that I can take the lessons to heart to be the best dad possible. If I didn't already own a copy, it would be at the top of my list for Father's Day. So pick up a copy of this 5 star book for your husband, father, and/or father-in-law.
The book is thirteen chapters long and covers topics such as St. Joseph as the model of fatherhood, Theology of the Body, the Millenial generation, and discipline (as noted above). One will also find two chapters at the end that address "Repairing a Broken Marriage" and "Breaking the Chains of Porn." Fortunately, these did not apply to me, but I do appreciate their inclusion. We are all sinners, and if you wrote a book only to saints, you wouldn't have an audience.
It's hard to pinpoint a section that I would label as my favorite, as each chapter served a purpose and provided valuable insight. If I had to pick one, though, it would be the chapter on Millenials. I have read a Christian book on Millenials before, and the statistics are depressing. I therefore feel that it is our responsibility as Catholic Millenial fathers to change the culture, and the best way to do that is by raising good Catholic children. If every Catholic dad did that, we could make a significant culture shift.
There isn't a book out there that has all the answers on how to be a perfect dad, not even this one. This book comes close though, and while it doesn't provide you with the end solution, it does give you simple ways to start on the long path of fatherhood. I am thankful to have read it as a new dad and hope that I can take the lessons to heart to be the best dad possible. If I didn't already own a copy, it would be at the top of my list for Father's Day. So pick up a copy of this 5 star book for your husband, father, and/or father-in-law.
July 7, 2023
Beautiful collection of essays on the vocation of fatherhood, theology of the body, disciplining your children, keeping them catholic, being merciful and the responsibilities of a servant leader. Additionally, one can find here theologically and psychologically grounded information on how to repair a broken marriage and how to break the chains of pornography. Altogether, an easy to read book on important aspects of todays life.
August 25, 2019
A solid series of essays for Catholic fathers.
July 22, 2025
Really good and practical stuff.
January 7, 2026
needed for every father
January 3, 2014
Very powerful book. The men whose stories the book revolves around are key players, role models if you will, in the Catholic Church today. Stuarts review of this book is spot on! He is correct in saying that there is no book that tell us or instructs us to be the perfect husband, father, or man however, the stories in this book will inspire you and point you in the right direction, towards Our Father, God Almighty.
July 12, 2013
This was a great survey into various aspects of manhood and fatherhood. It also gives a brief glimpse at many different Catholic authors/speakers and how they think. It is a worthy read for all men, even those who do not currently have children.
July 29, 2024
Not as terrible as it could have been, but I had pretty low expectations.
There is some genuinely thoughtful and helpful ideas in this book, but too much of it is gender essentialist nonsense, fanciful speculations about "natural orders" and occasional dips into prejudice.
There is some genuinely thoughtful and helpful ideas in this book, but too much of it is gender essentialist nonsense, fanciful speculations about "natural orders" and occasional dips into prejudice.
July 6, 2015
Very easy to read collection of relevant themes that pertain to being a Catholic father and husband. Great collection of authors also.
January 17, 2021
God so good Corking
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