Virtuous fatherhood is the goal all fathers should strive for. It is a life of self sacrifice and devotion for one's family and larger community. Chris Vander Woude joins Fr. George to discuss his father's virtuous life. Chris' father, Thom Vander Woude, lived a joyful life consistently sacrificing for his family. His life was extremely ordinary and culminated in a heroic act of sacrifice. Now his cause for canonization is open. To learn more about Thom Vander Woude's life, visit the website about his canonization process.

Listen to the previous episode to learn about Holy Week as the most sacred time in the Church’s calendar. We commemorate the final days of Jesus’ life leading up to his passion, death, and resurrection. During Holy Week, Jesus instituted the Eucharist and established the priesthood. Karen May, a Catholic speaker, author, and spiritual director, joins Fr. George to discuss her favorite moments during the Holy Week liturgies and how she and her family participates in the sacred time. She encourages the listeners to bring their children to these liturgies so they can experience the great graces Jesus has to offer. To learn more about Karen May visit her website, and you can purchase her book Walking Through Holy Week: A Journey into the Story of Easter. Or view her Walking Through Holy Week videos.

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