The Goal in Raising Children

The Goal in Raising Children

“Man lives by reason, which can attain to prudence only after long experience, so that children need to be instructed by their parents who are experienced.” Thomas Aquinas, Summa contra gentiles There are various ways to understand the ‘goal’ in raising children. In...
Thankful for When Children Were Young

Thankful for When Children Were Young

“..and perhaps it will be pleasing to have remembered these things one day.” Virgil, The Aeneid I have to admit it: it’s been hard for me recently as I think back on when my children were younger. A few days ago my wife and I, and our eight year old son—who is...
Remembering Miscarried Children

Remembering Miscarried Children

“Can a mother forget her child?” Isaiah 49:15 My wife and I would have had a three month old child right now had we not lost this child in the tenth week of pregnancy last summer. But of course we do have that child right now. It just happens that he is not ‘three...
Relating to a Deceased Parent

Relating to a Deceased Parent

“It is natural that a father’s care for his son should endure to the end of his life.” Thomas Aquinas, SCG Bk III My mother is moving today from the house to which she and my father came over twenty-two years ago. I have been helping in the enormous job of packing,...

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