St. John Paul II’s guide for fathers

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Philip Kosloski - published on 06/19/22

In Familiaris Consortio, St. John Paul II provided a brief yet powerful guide for all fathers.

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St. John Paul II believed fathers were vital to the success of every family, and laid out his "guide" for fathers in his encyclical Familiaris Consortio.

Being a father isn't always easy, but with God's help, all things are possible.

1Love your wife and children

2Take an active role in the education of your children

3Don't be an absent father

4Be a source of unity, not division

5Be a strong Christian witness

How being parents helps us understand God’s fatherhood

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