The Spiritual & Social Cost of a Fatherless Generation

Fr. Shenan Boquet shares why fathers play a vital role in their children’s emotional, academic, and spiritual development. We discuss a recent University of Virginia (UVA) report showing that children with involved dads perform better in school, have fewer behavioral issues, and enjoy stronger mental health.

Fr. Boquet also explores the tragic impact of fatherlessness, how it affects children’s ability to relate to God as Father, and the importance of both mother and father figures in forming virtue. We dive into cultural trends that degrade men, distort authentic masculinity, and contribute to a growing fatherhood crisis.

This conversation addresses how pornography, media portrayals of manhood, and the breakdown of family affect men and their ability to form healthy relationships. Learn how St. Joseph and Jesus serve as models of true masculine virtue, and why our world needs men to rise up as fathers, mentors, and spiritual leaders.

Listen now to learn how to restore fatherhood and authentic masculinity in our communities!

💬 Leave a comment below: Who is your favorite father figure from a book, movie, TV show, or the life of a saint? Young boys need models. Share your favorite men—real or fictional—who’ve modeled strength, love, and virtue!

Fr. Boquet’s Spirit & Life Article: The Father’s Heart: Healing the Wounds of a Fatherless Generation | Human Life International

UVA Report: UVA – Good Fathers, Flourishing Kids Report.pdf