A couple of days ago, Fr. Pfeiffer and I were discussing "Beards of the Diocese." There are some truly amazing beards out there. Fr. P classified them by their power to awe and inspire. Here is an example of some of them:
The interesting thing I am discovering is how many Catholic Beard Balm companies that are out there. It just makes it seem like such a Catholic thing.
Although I will admit I have complimented a guy on his beard only to be chastised by a wife, girlfriend, or mother who, with stern eyebrows, will say, "Don't encourage him." But I do, even for those who are merely trying.
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Awesome. The majestic beard was the best one.
Historically great beard: Fr. Gloden:
http://www.ohiomemory.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15005coll20/id/277
" . . . one of the few uniquely masculine things one can do that is not politically incorrect."
Well, those who do not naturally have testosterone or do not have an "androgen-producing tumor" will need to find a way to get testosterone: "ask your gender specialist or endocrinologist to prescribe testosterone for you; nothing else will do it."
So, indeed, naturally occurring beards are truly a "uniquely masculine thing."
Keep it! Keep it! Keep it!
If God decides he needs a new Old-Testament-Style-Prophet, I don't think it will take him long what diocese to pick from, that's for sure.
Where would the Byzantine/Eastern rite priests fit in? They have some pretty powerful beard action!
Will Fr. Klonowski need a pushcart for that beard when he runs in the upcoming Boston Marathon? Or will it be time to say, "bye bye, beard"?
https://twitter.com/esgarris/status/731851025418702849
Another great picture of Fr. Gloden: http://catholictoledo.blogspot.com/2008/12/fr-joseph-gloden.html
And where is Fr. Kovacina on the scale?
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