What Dads Should Do
Bishop Reilly told Tim Drake this bit of advice he gives to fathers today:
The great challenge facing all of us is the culture we are living in. It is a very materialist, very self-centered society.
Our message to men is that they need to have courage to be involved with their family and live their faith.
Fathers need to pray in the home and practice their faith — making their home a sacred place. They should have a crucifix and holy pictures in the home. We have to get back to having common sense in the spiritual upbringing of our children. The best thing we can do is provide children a good example. The best thing fathers can do is to attend church with their children.
Men should make a resolution to do one more thing, in their parish, than they have done in the past. Finally, men should not be afraid to bring their faith into the workplace or the public square. Political correctness is killing us. Be proud of who you are. I'm fond of saying, “I'm not P.C., I'm R.C. and Roman Catholic is as correct as you can be.”
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- June 17-23, 2001
