St. Padre Pio and the art of fraternal correction

St. Padre Pio and the art of fraternal correction

Sep 18, 2018 | culture, faith

by Patrick Novecosky (SEPTEMBER 18, 2018) — Nice is not a virtue. It’s not a bad thing to be nice, but it’s not among the seven virtues. To be frank, Jesus wasn’t always nice. When he overturned the moneychangers’ tables, I’m sure none of those who witnessed the event...
Masculinity, heroism and the Gospel

Masculinity, heroism and the Gospel

Aug 28, 2018 | culture, faith

(AUGUST 28, 2018) — There was a time not long ago when men were expected to be the provider, protector, and leader of their household—and of their culture, society, and nation. In our day, however, such “outdated thinking” is sometimes branded as “toxic masculinity.”...
The practical wisdom of St. Josemaría Escrivá

The practical wisdom of St. Josemaría Escrivá

Jun 26, 2018 | faith

by Patrick Novecosky (JUNE 26, 2018) — Men need tough role models—other men who are bold, fearless and champions of the good. We need these types of mentors because, left to our own devices, we become complacent, lazy and stagnant—whether we’re a young man, middle...
Dads: Model your lives after God the Father

Dads: Model your lives after God the Father

Jun 12, 2018 | culture, faith

by Patrick Novecosky (June 12, 2018) — One of the key points I hit every time I give a talk is this—we’re at war. The battle raging all around us is a war of ideas, a war over the best way to run our country, the best way to raise our children, the best way to live...
Finding a way through loss

Finding a way through loss

Jun 10, 2017 | faith

by Patrick Novecosky (June 10, 2017) — When my parents married in 1965, they had two significant goals: to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary together and to raise a large family. They succeeded on both counts – nine children and 16 grandchildren. Then in...