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101 Father’s Day Gift Ideas for One-in-a-Million Dads, and Grandpas Too

by Mary Carty
Along with graduations and weddings, June also brings the annual celebration of Father’s Day in many countries as a day set aside to honor and pay special tribute to dads.
 
A Father’s Day Celebration for Your Home
by Rock Travnikar, O.F.M.
Honor Dad on Father’s Day with prayers and Scripture readings.
 
Lego Pain
In the Servant Book
Love in the Little Things: Tales of Family Life , author Mike Aquilina describes a moment with his daughter that helped him connect with his heavenly father.
 
Fathers’ Prayers for Patience, Children’s Well-Being
A father's relationship with his children encompasses a variety of concerns. In this excerpt from
Prayers for Catholic Men (Servant Books), author Mike Pacer offers two prayers for fathers.
 
Each Father’s Role in Salvation Story
Fathers know that their presence in their children's lives is crucial for their growth and development. In
God, Help Me: How to Grow in Prayer (Servant Books), Jim Beckman demonstrates how prayer is not just about self, but connects to the larger story of meaning and purpose.
 
How Men Find God
by Rick Gaillardetz
What makes men tick? A father of four and theologian takes a look at how men’s relationships shape their spirituality.
 
Seven Promises for Catholic Men
by Richard Rohr, O.F.M. and Joseph Martos
Catholic men live out faith through their relationship with Jesus and other men, their roles in their personal and professional lives, and their concern for all humanity.


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Rita of Cascia: Like Elizabeth Ann Seton, Rita of Cascia was a wife, mother, widow and member of a religious community. Her holiness was reflected in each phase of her life. 
<p>Born at Roccaporena in central Italy, Rita wanted to become a nun but was pressured at a young age into marrying a harsh and cruel man. During her 18-year marriage, she bore and raised two sons. After her husband was killed in a brawl and her sons had died, Rita tried to join the Augustinian nuns in Cascia. Unsuccessful at first because she was a widow, Rita eventually succeeded. </p><p>Over the years, her austerity, prayerfulness and charity became legendary. When she developed wounds on her forehead, people quickly associated them with the wounds from Christ's crown of thorns. She meditated frequently on Christ's passion. Her care for the sick nuns was especially loving. She also counseled lay people who came to her monastery. </p><p>Beatified in 1626, Rita was not canonized until 1900. She has acquired the reputation, together with St. Jude, as a saint of impossible cases. Many people visit her tomb each year.</p> American Catholic Blog God has set aside the kingdom of God for the childlike—for those who are loving enough to trust and obey Him and humble enough to depend on Him.

 
PICKS OF THE WEEK
Now on audio!
Learn how to deepen your most important relationship.
Saint Anthony of Padua
A heartfelt look at the saint's life, the legends he inspired, and the prayers and devotions to him.
The Catholics Next Door—new book!
Greg and Jennifer Willits offer insight for every Catholic stumbling toward a more fruitful relationship with God.
Now on audio
These inspiring stories from American Catholic Radio show how people "put shoes on the Gospel."
New book
Get help for your prayer life from the saints!

 
CATHOLIC GREETINGS
Graduation
If you’re not able to attend the graduation in person, send an e-card expressing your affection.
Birthday
May God bless you today with joyful surprises as we remember the day He brought you to life.
Seventh Sunday of Easter
The Easter season officially ends one week from today, but that’s no reason to stop rejoicing!
Armed Forces Day
Lord God, we ask you to bless the members of our armed forces with courage, hope and strength.
Easter Season
The Easter season officially ends one week from Sunday, but that’s no reason to stop rejoicing!



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