We are celebrating the WNBA Champion Golden State Valkyries here in San Francisco, following a festive Halloween Saturday. Sports abound on the TV in my household, with a few football games today and even a hockey game. Brigid and I squeezing in a bike ride in between games on this beautiful Sunday. I hope youContinue reading “Knowledge is learning something everyday, wisdom is letting go of something everyday. -Unknown”
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When you feel like you’re cared for and loved, you feel like you could be your best. – Natalie Nakasie
This week I share some recent resources from Richard Rohr’s Center for Action and Contemplation. With these reflections, we are invited to discern our own experiences and understanding of home. For me, it’s all about belonging and community. I have been blessed throughout my life to feel at home in a variety of settings –Continue reading “When you feel like you’re cared for and loved, you feel like you could be your best. – Natalie Nakasie”
Love has more stamina than hate. -De La Soul
This morning I am in the office early and I look out my window and view the sun rising over the Napa hills. I am blessed! Wishing you a good week ahead. Ultimately, doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbling with God means trusting that God alone is the soil for my roots, God aloneContinue reading “Love has more stamina than hate. -De La Soul”
“How do we live out the Golden Rule? With love – no ordinary love, but radical love.” -Cameron Bellm
My daughter played a Halloween soundtrack on the car ride to school this morning and she helped to get me into the season. October is here. My car rides into school in the morning with my youngest kids, and our daughter’s best friend, often bring me great joy and lots of laughter. At one point,Continue reading ““How do we live out the Golden Rule? With love – no ordinary love, but radical love.” -Cameron Bellm”
God loves a cheerful giver. -Fr. James Martin, SJ
Life back on the road for work, combined with the start to the academic year at home as well, leads toward a full start to this month of September…and now I realize it’s almost October, ha! I hope that the official end to summer tomorrow marks a welcome time of transition and forward progress forContinue reading “God loves a cheerful giver. -Fr. James Martin, SJ”
Dialogue with the world is not a tactical choice …but a concrete expression (of the Gospel). -Pope Leo
This week I share several inspirations from my daily reflection book, a podcast, and a text from my sister-in-law. God is good. I count myself blessed to access these resources on a regular basis to assist me feeling grounded amidst a busy back to school time. Blessings on your week ahead! “Be on the lookoutContinue reading “Dialogue with the world is not a tactical choice …but a concrete expression (of the Gospel). -Pope Leo”
In an age when information is cheap, the greatest educational good is the ability to discern what is good and the agency to act upon it. -Luke Burgis
Today I am sharing two resources from the National Catholic Reporter. I spent the morning on a high school campus and could not agree more with the sentiments of this article, “Look to the teenagers, the ones who remind us how to hope.” And the thoughts below on the importance of listening resonate with howContinue reading “In an age when information is cheap, the greatest educational good is the ability to discern what is good and the agency to act upon it. -Luke Burgis”
This past week I have spent time in several schools and alongside trusted colleagues. I always enjoy the chance to be with my co-workers, whether it be on the road or when we find ourselves in the office at the same time. Between work and home, the fresh start to a new school year bringsContinue reading
Just assume the answer to every question is compassion. -Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ
I find myself moving pretty quickly through life these days and so I cherished a quiet hour on the couch last night. An empty house is a rare occurrence and so I took full advantage. I read for a while and took some time to journal. I recalled with gratitude the 6 mile bike rideContinue reading “Just assume the answer to every question is compassion. -Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ”
I’m in the hearts and minds business. I change people one at a time. – Bruce Springsteen
Recently I read Every Brain Needs Music, and I loved this definition of the role of an “accompanist.” In church, I view this person frequently as the one on the keys, and in my own guitar playing, it’s the role I am most comfortable with compared to that of lead guitar….one of support, alongside thoseContinue reading “I’m in the hearts and minds business. I change people one at a time. – Bruce Springsteen”
