A Gentleman’s Approach to Advent

The way our world does Christmas is utterly wrong. Deep down, we know we need to do it differently. The surprising thing is, we don’t have to create a new fangled approach. All we need to do is to approach Christmas as a Gentleman ought, through Advent! The word Advent descends from the latin verb advenire, … Read more

A Letter to a Good Father

Dear Dad, How can I begin to express how grateful I am for everything you’ve been for me? Thanks to you, I am not among the one-third of all children who are raised in a home absent of my biological father. For some providential reason I was born to you, a caring and selfless father  who … Read more

Apologetics In The Home: An Interview

This is a re-published interview by Canadian Catholic apologist, Matt Nelson from ReasonableCatholic.com. This interview poses a few questions on my own upbringing and Catholic formation, as well as my perspective on apologetics within the home. ReasonableCatholic.com is a highly recommended resource for your personal formation in apologetics. I’ve been looking forward to doing this interview for a … Read more

Finding the Meaning in Manly Work

In Genesis, we first meet God when he is working; creating the universe. And after working for six days, he finally takes his rest on the seventh day and he sees the fruit of his work as “good.” From the very beginning, God shows us the unique dignity of work (and rest). He also shows … Read more

5 April Fools’ Pranks for a Catholic Gentleman

Ordinarily, I don’t like to prank, lest I am pranked. But, when I do prank, I like to have good reasons for doing so. So here are 5 ideas for you that are inspired by Saints, Sacraments, and Catholicism! Enjoy! Inspired by Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, get a box or bag of wrapped candies and … Read more