To what end? I find myself asking that question quite a bit these days and months. I recently purchased Apollo’s Arrow: The Profound and Enduring Impact of Coronavirus on the Way We Live. I understand that it examines the Covid-19 impact through 2022 and beyond. With that in mind, I have been praying for, and reflecting upon, mental and spiritual sustenance.Continue reading ““May these remarkable times bring out the best in all of us.” Rachel Maddow”
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“One only Holy Spirit of Father and son…renew in our day the wonders of Pentecost, grant that people of every race and nation may understand one another, and as one, proclaim the praises of God.” – Carl K. Moeddel
Yesterday I spent the day listening to a few webinars while I worked. I also enjoyed watching a virtual prayer service from one of our Lasallian schools. And last night I played guitar with my neighbors for a few hours before returning home to watch the news. I’m trying my best to attempt to beContinue reading ““One only Holy Spirit of Father and son…renew in our day the wonders of Pentecost, grant that people of every race and nation may understand one another, and as one, proclaim the praises of God.” – Carl K. Moeddel”
“We often judge ourselves harshly for what didn’t get done while overlooking the marathon we completed. Look again. With grace.” -Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis
This morning I listened to an excellent Catholic School Matters podcast. My colleague Dr. Tim Uhl interviewed George Couros, an educator, author and thought leader. George provided excellent advice for educators to “Focus on the people you serve. Connection is first. Everything else is second.” I couldn’t agree more from my vantage point as aContinue reading ““We often judge ourselves harshly for what didn’t get done while overlooking the marathon we completed. Look again. With grace.” -Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis”
“Enlightenment must come little by little – otherwise it would overwhelm.” ― Idries Shah
This week I’ve been reflecting quite a bit on pacing myself throughout this pandemic experience. Some if it is influenced by my recent re-read of Your ‘Surge Capacity’ Is Depleted — It’s Why You Feel Awful: Here’s how to pull yourself out of despair and live your life. My thinking also is informed by the breakContinue reading ““Enlightenment must come little by little – otherwise it would overwhelm.” ― Idries Shah”
It is human to yearn for a return to “normal.” Yet sometimes following any disruptive event, a return to normal becomes impossible. What typically emerges from these events is a new normal that is based on what we have learned from that disruption. -Jim Dillon
In Charting a course to a (better) new normal, the importance of dialogue, openness, learning and considering “new rules” to follow are presented as key factors for persevering throughout this continually changing landscape of life today. I mentioned in a meeting last week that I feel as if I am re-inventing myself as a father,Continue reading “It is human to yearn for a return to “normal.” Yet sometimes following any disruptive event, a return to normal becomes impossible. What typically emerges from these events is a new normal that is based on what we have learned from that disruption. -Jim Dillon”
“The Lord Jesus appointed seventy-two others whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. He said to them, ‘The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest. Go on your way.'” -Today’s Gospel (Luke)
Yesterday I attended two insightful Zoominars. “Whiteness and the Catholic Church” was sponsored by my alma mater, the University of San Francisco. This discussion invited participants to practice deep self-awareness along with continual reflection around race, place and history. Panelists discussed “how to create a sense of co-responsibility for all.” I enjoyed this scholarly andContinue reading ““The Lord Jesus appointed seventy-two others whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. He said to them, ‘The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest. Go on your way.’” -Today’s Gospel (Luke)”
The journey to the wellsprings of hope is really a journey toward the center, toward the innermost ground of our being where we meet and are met by God. –Cynthia Bourgeault
This past weekend I had a Zoom meeting for one of our school’s Board committees, met up with family friends for a picnic outdoors, and viewed my oldest son’s Student Council speech for the virtual election. It was nice to take a break from 3rd grade Social Studies and 4th grade Math, but I haveContinue reading “The journey to the wellsprings of hope is really a journey toward the center, toward the innermost ground of our being where we meet and are met by God. –Cynthia Bourgeault”
“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.” -Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
What a week this has been! Time flew by in my household. We spent lots of time focused on learning at home and enjoying the outdoors with activities like biking, hiking and walking, while also attempting to juggle the demands of our jobs. Friday has taken on new meaning now that my family is fiveContinue reading ““Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.” -Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg”
“Be still and know that I am God.” -Psalm 46:10
In my daily morning reading of Max Lucado’s God is With You Every Day, I found this above quote from the Book of Psalms to be reassuring and grounding, especially as I now prepare to head into the weekend. I look forward to unplugging and “being still.” This morning I attended webinar entitled “The RoleContinue reading ““Be still and know that I am God.” -Psalm 46:10″
“After years of being taught that the way to deal with painful emotions is to get rid of them, it can take a lot of re-schooling to learn to sit with them instead.” – Barbara Brown Taylor
In a meeting with school leaders earlier this week, I acknowledged the extreme duress facing school leaders, educators and parents with children learning at home, along with the physical suffering endured by so many others. Uncertainty, ongoing changes, and exhaustion are common. I reminded them that we are in the longest marathon of our lives,Continue reading ““After years of being taught that the way to deal with painful emotions is to get rid of them, it can take a lot of re-schooling to learn to sit with them instead.” – Barbara Brown Taylor”
Keeping the Faith 