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These holy men were wonderful fathers, or father figures, and can provide a real source of inspiration today.
Father's Day gives us the opportunity to honor men the men in our lives past and present, and this can also extend to the Church.
If you take a look back over the centuries, there are plenty of saints who were not only devout in their faith, but extraordinary fathers as well. While you'll be familiar with saints such as St. Joseph and Mary's father, St. Joachim, there are a myriad of less talked about saints who through their dedication to their families and their virtuous lives, can provide inspiring examples of fatherhood today.
As these eight saints below show, faith, love, and commitment in nurturing and guiding a family are just as important today as they were centuries ago.
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Father's Day gives us the opportunity to honor men the men in our lives past and present, and this can also extend to the Church.
If you take a look back over the centuries, there are plenty of saints who were not only devout in their faith, but extraordinary fathers as well. While you'll be familiar with saints such as St. Joseph and Mary's father, St. Joachim, there are a myriad of less talked about saints who through their dedication to their families and their virtuous lives, can provide inspiring examples of fatherhood today.
As these eight saints below show, faith, love, and commitment in nurturing and guiding a family are just as important today as they were centuries ago.
1ST. THOMAS MORE (1478-1535)
St. Thomas More, an English lawyer, social philosopher, and statesman, was also a devoted family man. Despite his demanding career, he made his family a priority, ensuring they received an excellent education and were nurtured in faith and virtue. His famous highly-educated daughter, Margaret, shared a close bond with him, reflecting his influence as a loving and attentive father. St. Thomas More's balance of professional and familial responsibilities, along with his moral integrity, stands out as a model for fatherhood.2ST. LEOPOLD III (1073-1136)
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8 Less talked about saints who were epic fathers
These holy men were wonderful fathers, or father figures, and can provide a real source of inspiration today.
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