In Home Virtues, Fr. Francis X. Doyle offers timeless Catholic wisdom for cultivating a happy and virtuous home life. As Catholics face increasing challenges from a world that is destroying the last remnants of traditional values, this book stands as a bulwark against the tide, encouraging us to uphold virtues that were once universally understood.
Fr. Doyle offers practical advice and thoughtful reflections on fostering love, respect, and harmony within the family. Chapters such as 'Ideal Fathers,' 'Purity & Beauty,' 'Thinning Out a Fat Ego,' and 'Meekness & Anger' delve into specific virtues, highlighting areas for growth and strengthening existing practices.
By embracing the Catholic principles outlined in this book, families can strengthen their faith and create a more harmonious and virtuous home life. Fundamental values like trust, patience, and obedience will remain strong and vibrant, providing children with a solid foundation from which they can reach for Heaven.