The Strength of a Man 

* The strength of a man isn’t seen in the width of his shoulders. It’s in the width of his arms that encircle you. 
* The strength of a man isn’t in the deep tone of his voice. It’s in the gentle words he whispers.
* The strength of a man isn’t how many buddies he has. It’s how good a buddy he is with his children.
* The strength of a man isn’t in how respected he is at work. It’s how respected he is at home.
* The strength of a man isn’t in the hair on his chest. It’s in his heart that lies within his chest. 
* The strength of a man isn’t how many women he’s loved. It’s in being true to one woman.
* The strength of a man isn’t in the weight he can lift. It’s in the burdens he can carry.

Reprinted with permission from "Apple Seeds," Fr. Brian Cavenaugh, TOR

**Be sure to wish your Dad or Grandfather a Happy Fathers Day, or say a prayer for him if he has passed on. While you’re at it, be sure to wish Fr. Ananias a Happy Fathers Day too. May Almighty God grant you a very special day.