Ken, Author at Holy Heroes

Never forget: A General’s secret (and my son’s observation)

by Ken | May 26, 2019 | Articles, Meditations & Encouragement

I realized that it had been some years since I had seen the movie, but I was–frankly–skeptical that the man sitting before me that afternoon had anything to do with it. The conversation we were having occurred just before Memorial Day, as I recall now. The...

(A simple) Passiontide Family Prayer

by Ken | Apr 7, 2019 | Lenten Adventure, Product Highlight

Here’s how (in just 5 minutes) you can imitate Christ’s most astonishing action on the Cross. It’s a great way to allow the Holy Spirit in these last days of Lent to transform you into a true “imitation of Christ.” The last 2 weeks before...

Do this only 10 times in Lent

by Ken | Mar 26, 2019 | Uncategorized

This year, my eighteen-year-old son, Trey, and I decided to do something a little different for Lent. We resolved to “give up” a couple of hours a week to go back to the basics and try to see the beauty and grandeur of our Catholic Faith with fresh eyes. We thought it...

For your family’s Lenten Confessions

by Ken | Mar 18, 2019 | Lenten Adventure, Product Highlight

Trey and I visited a military college last weekend, and something a cadet said was helpful to me in preparing our family for a really good Lenten confession. Perhaps it will help your family, too. A cadet’s response to a question from a parent about the Honor...

Checklist for Catholic College Visits

by Ken | Sep 19, 2018 | Articles

NOTE from the Holy Heroes parents: We are now embarking this Fall on college visits for children #4 and #5 (Trey and Anna). Thought this guest post would be helpful for parents when they are considering a Catholic college with their children: what to look for...