Men and women are different and hence they also love differently. In view of his headship, a man loves by ordering, leading and protecting. The man must be the spiritual head and provide discipline for his family. He must pray, sacrifice and exert great effort to order according to God's law, not selfishly (making his own rules). Men, be what God has called you to be! Effeminate men seek their own pleasure and gratification, shunning the burden of noble leadership and responsibility. Men should not discipline or lead to satisfy their own whims or pride. Woe to the man who abuses the authority lent to him by God. Therefore, the man must meditate deeply upon the Sacred Heart. He must learn humble obedience and discipline before he can expect it of others. The man must constantly return to Christ, the source of His authority. He must learn from Christ, Who is meek and humble of heart, to love his wife and children as Christ loves the Church.
June 30, 2019 by Fr. Jeremias