{"product_id":"the-grief-of-dads-support-and-hope-for-catholic-fathers-navigating-child-loss-paperback","title":"The Grief of Dads: Support and Hope for Catholic Fathers Navigating Child Loss - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePatrick O'Hearn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBryan Feger\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRyan Breaux\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of a third-place award in the front cover artwork category from the Catholic Media Association.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e For a variety of reasons--including cultural norms, a man's traditional role in the family, and lack of support--a father's grief often fades into the background when his child dies. \u003ci\u003eThe Grief of Dads\u003c\/i\u003e was written by Catholic fathers just like you who have lost a child at any age and from any circumstance. These dads offer the support, spiritual guidance, and companionship you need as you make your way through grief. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Grief of Dads\u003c\/i\u003e is an important resource to help you know that you are not alone and to work through loss and the upheaval of deep grieving with help from men who have been there, too. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Authors Patrick O'Hearn and Bryan Feger, along with Ryan Breaux of Red Bird Ministries--an organization that guides individuals and couples through the trauma of losing a child--want to normalize conversations about men's grief. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Drawing on the richness of the Catholic faith, they offer stories from the men in the Bible and from male saints who knew the pain of losing a child and yet found hope and healing in God. The authors share their own stories and the experiences of seven other fathers who lean on their faith and seek healing with help from the sacraments, the Bible, fellow Catholics, and the devotional practices of the Church. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The book includes resource lists, journaling space, prayers, spiritual reflections, and letters of spiritual support, as well as guidance for friends, family, and pastors of grieving fathers. Kelly Breaux, cofounder and president of Red Bird Ministries, wrote a chapter for wives as well. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatrick O'Hearn\u003c\/b\u003e is a Catholic author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eNursery of Heaven: Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss in the Lives of the Saints and Today's Parents\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe earned a bachelor's degree from St. Ambrose University and a master's degree from Franciscan University of Steubenville. O'Hearn is a member of the Knights of Columbus. He founded Contemplative Heart Press, works as a freelance editor and literary consultant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis work has been featured in the \u003ci\u003eNational Catholic Register\u003c\/i\u003e and Aleteia. O'Hearn has appeared on EWTN's \u003ci\u003eWomen of Grace\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAt Home with Jim and Joy\u003c\/i\u003e, EWTN radio, Relevant Radio, and Iowa Catholic Radio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe and his wife, Amanda, lost two of their four children to miscarriage. The O'Hearns live in North Carolina.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBryan Feger\u003c\/b\u003e is a scientist and medical writer. He earned a bachelor's degree from Augustana College and a doctorate in physiology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe is a member of the Knights of Columbus and serves as a high school catechist and as part of Yokefellows Prison Ministry. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter experiencing the loss of three children from miscarriage, he feels called to let other dads know they are not alone, grieving is necessary, and healing is possible.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKelly and Ryan Breaux\u003c\/b\u003e cofounded Red Bird Ministries following the loss of four of their children--two boys and two girls. The organization helps parents who have lost a child to find healing. Red Bird partners with dioceses and parishes to provide the tools and resources to support families who have experienced the loss of a child from pregnancy through adulthood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRyan and Kelly coauthored \u003ci\u003eRestoring Love\u003c\/i\u003e. Ryan also contributed to several books published by Red Bird Ministries for group and couple's programs offered by the organization. Ryan and Kelly provide mental health content for the Hallow app. They have been guests on a number of Catholic radio and TV shows, including \u003ci\u003eAt Home with Jim and Joy\u003c\/i\u003e on EWTN, \u003ci\u003eRome Reports\u003c\/i\u003e, the Catholic Faith Network, \u003ci\u003eSeize the Day with Gus Lloyd\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eKresta in the Afternoon\u003c\/i\u003e. Their work has been featured in the \u003ci\u003eNational Catholic Register\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRadiant\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, FemCatholic, Aleteia, and in numerous diocesan publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRyan works as a key account manager for Coca-Cola Bottling Company United and is in his second term as an alderman. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.6 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47390183293106,"sku":"9781646802531","price":19.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/TIeKlmRhzn9781646802531.webp?v=1782900441","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-grief-of-dads-support-and-hope-for-catholic-fathers-navigating-child-loss-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}