Daily Archives: June 21, 2026

This is how I’ll always remember my dad.

And breathing. I remember him breathing.

Ease off. He would have appreciated that line.

Thanks, Daddy, for always giving me the greatest example of what a father does. You took care of us and you protected us. And you taught us the faith. I, your youngest son, still go to Mass EVERY DAY because of your example. And I pray for you there at the foot of Calvary.

Two years ago I posted the following:

Here we are, Father’s Day 2026. A perfect Sunday morning. Except I’m waking up at 2:30 AM to get to the airport to travel again. This time it is not only for work but also to bring my daughter on a week-long college visit. Happy Father’s Day to me! My kids already gave me their gift – a Mass card from the FSSP. And a recliner! Yes, I’m getting old and my sciatica is killing me lately. I still like to sit and watch TV with them every now and then so this was a most thoughtful gift. But to the original post; the Blessed Mother still to this day takes good care of me. I will be able to make it to a TLM. And praised be Jesus Christ for that!

I spent Saturday afternoon doing something I never imagined I’d do. Me – white boy from Jersey – DJ’ed a quinceañera in Texas. It was beautiful! My friend’s daughter just turned 15. The priest who said the Mass is being transferred to another FSSP parish before I return home next week and that makes me sad. Mind you, my focus has been on the fact that I am a blight on every picture taken at the Quincé. Pride. Vanity. Terrible things. Oh well.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there (and to all my priests). Here’s my advice to you. Be present to your kids and to your flock. That’s the most important thing we ask.

Lord Jesus; have mercy on us!