Josiah Seth Hirsh August 11, 2022 “He cannot come to me but I will go to him.” II Samuel 12:23
Category: Fatherhood
Oct 22
From a father to a son.
Andrea and Matteo Bocelli. “Anyone who is a parent, anyone who knows the precious responsibility of being a mother or a father, will fully grasp the meaning of this piece. ‘Fall On Me’ is the first time I have duetted with my son Matteo Bocelli”.
Aug 15
Does God Remember?
I’ve been practicing law in metro Atlanta, Georgia for more than two decades. One of the things that I incorporate into my practice is to set aside time to do pro bono (i.e., free; my children call it pro-bonehead) legal work. A couple of months ago I found out about a criminal case. It was …
Nov 16
It’s a twofer.
Bad news comes in waves. Good news comes in drips. But here’s two delightful drips. Go figure. First, the Catholic bishop of Springfield, Ill., claiming same-sex marriage is the work of the devil, says he will perform an exorcism ceremony next week. The exorcism by Bishop Thomas Paprocki at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception …
Sep 05
Don’t you just hate it when a baby lives.
Critics of in vitro fertilization cite, among other things, that multiple embryos are used and destroyed. One couple who was unable to conceive and “so wanted a baby” now disclose that they are “pissed” upon learning that they are blessed with twins. Can you imagine any other venue where a “2 for the price of …
Jun 12
Christian Fatherhood
People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. George Orwell The late Father John Harden, S.J. once observed that we live in a sex-intoxicated society. Even an individual with even trace amounts of testosterone in his system would be hard pressed to deny …
Apr 17
Playin’ it in Peoria, baby!
“A Call to Catholic Men of Faith” If the Catholic Church – and I mean anyone from any diocese – ever calls me for advice on what needs to be “fixed” about the Catholic Church, I would tell them two things: 1) get a better sales and marketing department; and, 2) restore masculinity to the …
Oct 27
Missing Dad
This week marked the 11th anniversary of the death of my Father. I heard somewhere that the sense of loss is supposed to diminish with time. For me it’s been the exact opposite. I miss him and our frequent talks now more than ever. My earliest memory of my Father is walking with him along …