Episode 8: The Poverty of Fatherhood

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Today we look at the role of “fathers” in our lives. There is a real crisis today of fathers not being “present” and “engaged” in their children’s lives. With the help of spiritual writer Fr. Jaque Philippe, we seek to understand the effect of this poverty of “fatherhood” today. We consider, how can fatherhood be strengthened and renewed here on our Native Soil.

Dig In Further:

What is your relationship with your father like? How has his love blessed you, formed you and made a difference in your life? How have his shortcomings impacted, hurt or disappointed you?

How might God the Father need to come and bring healing, love and peace to the places where you feel neglected by the fathers in your life? How can you bravely invite God the Father to love you in those areas, memories and parts of your life?

How can we love and support our fathers better? Our dads? Our priests? Our grandfathers? Godfathers? Other “father figures” in our lives? How can we show them our appreciation and help them to understand the great impact they have in our lives? How can we encourage them in this important ministry in our lives?

How can we do this in our own families? Parishes? Communities?