Sons of the Father
You, man, are a son of God. Sons of the Father is a devotional series for men from Exodus 90 guided by Fr. Boniface Hicks, a Benedictine monk and Spiritual Guide for Exodus 90. This series dives into the masculine heart and will help you to grow in your true identity as a son of the Father. In these daily reflections, Fr. Boniface provides insights on prayer, self-denial, and building authentic Christian brotherhood, offering guidance and encouragement to help you become the man you were created to be. Learn more about Exodus 90: http://hallow.com/getexodus
21 sessions
1Friends Die For Each OtherFr. Boniface discusses how the friendship between Samwise and Frodo, characters in the story The Lord of the Rings, reflect Jesus's definition of friendship.Fr. Boniface, OSB
2A New CommandmentFr. Boniface reflects on Jesus' command to love one another as He has loved us—selflessly, sacrificially, and continually— and how Christ's love for you sets the standard for loving others.Fr. Boniface, OSB
3Good Soil from Good RelationshipsFather Boniface reflects on how Christ-centered friendships and community create good soil in our hearts, nurturing understanding and faith to bear lasting fruit, even through trials and spiritual desolation.Fr. Boniface, OSB
4Seeds and Rich SoilFather Boniface reflects on how God's Word, when received with openness and understanding, transforms our lives and bears fruit, such as the fruits of love, joy, peace, patience, and more.Fr. Boniface, OSB
5Seeds and Thorny SoilFather Boniface reflects on Jesus' parable of the sower, highlighting how worldly anxieties and distractions can be the thorny ground that choke God's Word, and emphasizes the importance of creating a receptive heart.Fr. Boniface, OSB
6Seeds and Rocky SoilFather Boniface reflects on Jesus’ parable of the sower, urging men to recognize the rocky ground in their hearts and to seek spiritual rooting through community.Fr. Boniface, OSB
7Seeds and Shallow SoilFather Boniface reflects on Jesus' parable of the sower, urging us to seek understanding in faith rather than letting doubts hinder growth, and asks God to enlighten our hearts with deeper insight.Fr. Boniface, OSB
8Ascetism Builds StrengthFr. Boniface reflects on how ascetiscm and sacrifice can be the means to strengthen us in love.Fr. Boniface, OSB
9Puzzle PiecesFr. Boniface shows us how God embraced weakness. In this way, strength and weakness, richness and poverty, act as puzzle pieces that lead us to wholeness.Fr. Boniface, OSB
10Fundamental WeaknessIn this session, we reflect on how the story of Adam and Eve shows us the wisdom of the fundamental weakness of men.Fr. Boniface, OSB
11Strength and Weakness: CobotToday, Fr. Boniface shows us that weakness and strength - by themselves - tend to be ugly, while weakness combined with strength can be beautiful. We hear the story of the lovable cobot robot designed by Carnegie Mellon.Fr. Boniface, OSB
12Strength and Weakness: Team HoytFr. Boniface shows us that our problem as men is not in weakness, but rather in weakness that is not in relationship with strength. He shares the inspiring story of Dick and Ricky Hoyt.Fr. Boniface, OSB
13Holy Spirit Prays in Our WeaknessIn today's reflection, Fr. Boniface asks us if we will allow the cry of the Holy Spirit to well up from our hearts.Fr. Boniface, OSB
14Receiving Love From Our MotherToday, we meditate on the love of Mary, the mother that Jesus entrusted to us on the cross. Fr. Boniface shares that every single man needs the unconditional love of a mother.Fr. Boniface, OSB
15Made Perfect in WeaknessWe reflect on how our weaknesses can become an opportunity for power and community when we allow Jesus to show up for us.Fr. Boniface, OSB
16Love Without the FatherIn this session, we reflect on what is going on in the heart of the younger son from the parable of the prodigal son. This story shows us our temptation to try and find love without the Father.Fr. Boniface, OSB
17Earning LoveFr. Boniface leads us in a reflection on the elder son from the parable of the prodigal son. This story reveals our temptation to try to earn God's love.Fr. Boniface, OSB
18Mentored By a FatherIn this session, Fr. Boniface takes us into the woodshop of St. Joseph to reflect on the ways that he mentored Jesus. In the same way, God the Father will show us how to be men after His own heart. Learn more about Exodus 90: http://hallow.com/getexodusFr. Boniface, OSB
19Receiving a MissionToday, Fr. Boniface helps us reflect on the important mission of taking up our crosses and following Jesus. Learn more about Exodus 90: http://hallow.com/getexodusFr. Boniface, OSB
20Longing For a FatherIn this session, Fr. Boniface speaks to the longing for a father that all men experience. He shows that when we see Jesus, we receive the love of God the Father. Learn more about Exodus 90: http://hallow.com/getexodusFr. Boniface, OSB
21Beloved SonWelcome to Sons of the Father! In this reflection, Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB explores God the Father's words to Jesus at His baptism and extends those same words of blessing to us. Learn more about Exodus 90: http://hallow.com/getexodusFr. Boniface, OSB