Fathers from The Father

Another Father's Day has come and gone.  How many...interesting...ties have we in our collection now?

  Now, I know this past Sunday was The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, but in the secular world we all must live in Father's Day is far more publicized. With that said, no matter how we choose to look at it, secularly or ecclesialy, it all begins with The Father.

  Of course I can't help but think a little more of my own father during this time of year. It also helps that dad's birthday happens to fall on the day after Father's Day.  This makes gift buying all the more do-able.  Think of it this way.  If your birthday fell on December 26th you could get a nice gadget on Christmas day and the batteries to operate said gadget the next day.  These two days just go hand in hand in my opinion.  But, enough about me. Lets get back dear old dad.

 My pop has always been there for me, defending me when certain situations required it. English was not his first language, but you wouldn't know it if you spoke to him today. In fact, I once won an award in high school in which I was to give a speech in appreciation of it. Due to a prior engagement, I was unable to receive the award myself. Of my mom (a Texas born girl) and my dad, it was my padre who spoke on my behalf. Ad to the fact that the ceremony was televised on local television and I'd say my dad has a pretty solid pair.

  Or perhaps it's something more. Maybe my dad, who is much more comfortable speaking on the topic of car parts then anything else, sees it as simply his fatherly duty to support any of his boys in any way he is called to, even if that includes public speaking, which normally is not one of his strong suits.

  Perhaps a father has an inate  sense  pride in the accomplishments of their children, especially when those accomplishments aid the lives of others. This inherent ability to step beyond one's perceptive skills can only be gift from The Almighty. It may even be a way in which we can experience God's love for us; see the His face in our lives here on earth. What father doesn't want the best for their children? What father doesn't strive to make the lives of their children a step or two above their own?  To all of those fathers, including my own, I say a heartfelt thank you and may every day be your day,even as you strive to make it ours.  May our heavenly father bless you as you bless us.

Blessings,
Michael