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A Letter to My Son

As we proceed thru Lent, I’m reminded of a letter I wrote three years ago to my (then) 15 year-old son when he was about to be confirmed as a Catholic.

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JD Breen
Mar 11, 2023
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Atlanta, GA

January 25, 2020

“This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” – Matthew 3:17

NB: My 15 year-old son, David, is on a retreat this weekend to prepare for his Catholic Church Confirmation. We were asked to provide letters of affirmation that were read this morning. Mine is below.

David,

You provide many reasons for a parent to be proud. You …

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