Monday, March 6, 2017

MONDAY DIARY: ALMOST EXCRUCIATINGLY TRUE STORIES: A BEARD IS A GIFT TO YOUR FACE

I realize that today's post may have limited appeal.

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.
It is a great conversation starter for guys.  We don't often reach out and talk to other guy strangers but a beard is a lot like a dog.  They are a gateway to conversation.
It's a brotherhood thing - one of the few uniquely masculine things one can do that is not politically incorrect.
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.
Not everybody is excited about the project.

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8 comments:

  1. OdysseusMonday, March 06, 2017

    Awesome. The majestic beard was the best one.

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  2. Kevin HammerMonday, March 06, 2017

    Historically great beard: Fr. Gloden:
    http://www.ohiomemory.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15005coll20/id/277

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  3. PatMonday, March 06, 2017

    " . . . 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."

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  4. Maria J.Monday, March 06, 2017

    Keep it! Keep it! Keep it!

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  5. Chris P.Monday, March 06, 2017

    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.

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  6. AnonymousTuesday, March 07, 2017

    Where would the Byzantine/Eastern rite priests fit in? They have some pretty powerful beard action!

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  7. AnonymousTuesday, March 07, 2017

    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

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  8. Matt WThursday, March 09, 2017

    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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