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On Recovering the Christian Man, by Francis X. Maier – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

On Recovering the Christian Man, by Francis X. Maier

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Knights Templar at war fresco, 12th century [La Chapelle de Cressac, France]

By Francis X. Maier, The Catholic Thing, June 3, 2026

Francis X. Maier is a senior fellow in Catholic studies at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. He is the author of True Confessions: Voices of Faith from a Life in the Church.

 

Now in my late 70s and the veteran of 56 annual performance reviews by a beautiful and highly intelligent Catholic female, I feel licensed to offer a few thoughts on the nature of an acceptably “Christian man,” married variety.

In no special order, he must be: a fruitful provider; a good dad; fun, within traditional moral parameters; and an endearing but stubbornly long-term construction project.  This last trait is deceptively vital.  It keeps even the most gifted, crafty, and impatient Christian wife engaged for the duration.  The reason why should be obvious.  The perfect husband is always just a few (dozen) well-meaning tweaks away from perfection – if he would only listen. …

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