Father Boes' Blog

Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Wednesday, February 22 2012

During Ash Wednesday services this week, I overheard a little girl ask her mother why everyone had black marks on their heads. The mother explained that those marks were the sign of the cross. They were there to remind people when they looked in the mirror that Jesus died for our sins. To which the little girl replied, “You mean they have to leave those on their heads forever?!”

There’s nothing more amazing to me than hearing a young child ask questions. It’s how children learn and it provides a wonderful opportunity for parents to teach and share. ...

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Who’s Modeling Relationships for Your Teen?
Wednesday, February 8 2012

Why does having 20 women toss themselves at a guy in hopes of finding lifelong happiness qualify as subject matter for primetime television? How can a 72-day fling be called a marriage?

Every time I turn on the TV, I get more frustrated with how celebrities and the media portray relationships. What’s worse is that a lot of teens and young adults are shaping their ideas about what a “normal” relationship is from what they see. 

A real relationship takes commitment and a lot of work if it’s going to develop into something that’s healthy and...

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Does Your Family “Tebow”?
Wednesday, January 25 2012

As fans prepare for Super Bowl XLVI, I’m sure there are more than a few who are sad that Tim Tebow and his Denver Broncos didn’t make it to the big game. 

There are a variety of opinions on Tebow’s primetime praying and the reasons behind it. Regardless of what people think, his public expressions of faith have brought prayer back into the mainstream conversation, and that is great news for families. 

Growing up in a small town, my family prayed before meals at home, but never when we ate out in a restaurant.  When I asked my mother about this...

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In-Home Family Services: A Better Solution
Tuesday, January 10 2012

I recently came across an article from the Chicago Tribune about how the government is removing severely obese children from their homes.

These removals aren’t happening because these children are being abused or because their behavior threatens others. Rather, these boys and girls are being taken from their families because a doctor says they’re too fat.

Boys Town has a better answer. We believe that in most situations, the best place for a child is with his or her family. Even when there are problems, kids and parents should stay together whenever...

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