Because Boys Need Heros: "Green Lantern"
Now, I'm raising two sons. The experience is filling out my understanding of childhood. Consider this.
Now, I'm raising two sons. The experience is filling out my understanding of childhood. Consider this.
The Memorare
This popular prayer, a favorite of many Catholics, dates back to the 15th century and takes its name from the first Latin word of the prayer, "memorare," which means "remember." The Memorare is of unknown authorship, although it has been attributed to St. Augustine (354-430), St. John Chrysostom (c. 347-407) and, with more reason, to St. Bernard of Clairvaux (c. 1090-1153). St. Bernard's sermons on Mary were famous, and it was his Cistercian monks in the monastery of Citeaux in the 12th century who popularized the name "Our Lady" for Mary. The Memorare has also been attributed to the French cleric Claude Bernard (1588-1641), known as the "poor priest" of Paris, whose homilies contain passages that echo its words. No matter who wrote this prayer, it was Father Bernard who did much to popularize it, teaching it in hospitals and prisons, where Mary's intercession was effective in working miracles of grace. The first manuscript of the Mem
Haha, yes we boys need to read stuff like that. I loved Ironman when I was a boy. Heck, I still do. ;)
ReplyDeleteI have to make a conscience effort to ensure my sons have "heroes". Their main one is their father..thanks for this post..
ReplyDeleteMy grandson likes Iron Man, Dr Who, Indiana Jones and Power Rangers - he made his own power pack tonight out of a box and some tubes! He likes Mr Bean too though. :-)
ReplyDeleteMy boys used to make guns and swords out of Lego ,and spent hours acting out stories with a large box of action figures.
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