Generational Catholicism: Practical Tips for Catholic Families

In this episode of Desert Wanderers, we welcome Father Cintra as he embarks on a new segment exploring generational Catholicism. Join us as he shares personal anecdotes and insights on raising children in the faith, the importance of family relationships, and how to cultivate an environment that nurtures spiritual growth. Discover the beautiful balance between tradition and modernity in faith practices, and gain valuable tips for fostering a lasting Catholic heritage in your own family!

Chapters: (00:00) Father Cintra will be doing his generational Catholicism series on Desert Wanderers

(03:09) All four of your siblings are practicing Catholics now, Kenny King

(08:44) I remember feeling this desire to share my life with one person

(15:15) Marriage has to be love making and life giving, M. M. says

(15:58) You talk about how your parents taught you about love making

(22:38) So you touched on homeschooling, and that's been something

(28:04) Control is the easier way to raise your kids in the faith, right

(34:07) You want them to have control so they can learn self control

(41:04) Because relationship started. The instruction for relationship began at a young age in the home

(41:30) The Amish are very discerning about what technology is useful and not

(45:20) No tablets during Advent is a spiritual discipline for dads

(46:55) Some core principles that your parents operated with in raising you guys

(52:32) Your parents were very supportive of your faith and practice of Catholicism

(55:28) Two things I'd love for you to touch on. One, your mom mentioned the other day having a Catholic library

(56:27) So we've talked a lot about the overarching theory or the philosophy behind it

(59:13) What kind of images do you have on the wall of your home

(01:03:04) Growing up in a home that had a library changed your perspective on reading

(01:05:21) My parents never denied a guest, according to my understanding

(01:09:56) One of the major roles of parents is cultivating silence in the home

(01:15:11) Joshua Elsner writes about how children seek prayer from their fathers

(01:19:27) I like that you use the word waiting because it involves patience