On this feast day of the Three Kings, I find myself reflecting upon the notions of journey and hospitality. Throughout my morning walk, I thought about the values of patience and persistence as we live through the tenth month of our experience of this pandemic. In terms of hospitality, I find irony in my beliefContinue reading ““True hospitality consists of giving the best of yourself to your guests.” -Eleanor Roosevelt”
Category Archives: Prayer
Be satisfied and be grateful. For what you have. For what you receive, For what God has given you. -Rabbi Albert Lewis
This week I am grateful for how much I enjoy serving in educational leadership. I am thankful for my faith and my family. I appreciate my health and the privilege I experience in being able to work from home. In this excellent piece, Hang in There, Help is on the Way, the significance of perspective,Continue reading “Be satisfied and be grateful. For what you have. For what you receive, For what God has given you. -Rabbi Albert Lewis”
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.”
This quote from today’s Gospel seems appropriate. While I presume Jesus was preaching of the Kingdom of God, and how God can provide the nourishment that we need, I also hear it this morning from the perspective of prayer. This past weekend I spent time in the woods, in the Pacific Ocean, and with myContinue reading ““Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.””
“Appreciation can make a day — even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary.” Margaret Cousins, Suffragist
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year. What typically would be a household full of friends is this year instead an intimate gathering of us and the dog:) We’ll still cook all day, have a 3pm toast with the neighbors on our block, and will also begin our day with our annual Family TurkeyContinue reading ““Appreciation can make a day — even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary.” Margaret Cousins, Suffragist”
“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”
“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″
“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” -Saint Teresa of Calcutta
At this mid-September point, let us keep the educators and families we serve in our thoughts. As these weeks of the new academic year turn into months, I trust that the strength of our school communities will provide the support we need. I can attest to the long days encountering all of us, and alsoContinue reading ““If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” -Saint Teresa of Calcutta”
“Lord, take me where You want me to go; let me meet who You want me to meet; tell me what You want me to say, and keep me out of Your way.” – Fr. Mychal Judge, OFM, NYFD Chaplain
In this thought provoking piece, I Need You to Care That Our Country Is on Fire, journalist Charlie Warzel makes a compelling case for the urgent need to address climate change. At times I find it difficult not to despair around this issue, especially given that I have been unable to go outdoors for daysContinue reading ““Lord, take me where You want me to go; let me meet who You want me to meet; tell me what You want me to say, and keep me out of Your way.” – Fr. Mychal Judge, OFM, NYFD Chaplain”
“The current pandemic has highlighted our interdependence; we are linked to each other, for better or for worse. Therefore, to come out of this crisis better than before, we have to do so together, all of us, in solidarity.” – Pope Francis
Over the weekend we celebrated another of our children’s birthdays. We Facetimed with family, played games in our basement, and celebrated being together. The air cleared enough for us to spend an afternoon at a park with friends. Witnessing our kids running around and laughing was a gift in and of itself. This week marksContinue reading ““The current pandemic has highlighted our interdependence; we are linked to each other, for better or for worse. Therefore, to come out of this crisis better than before, we have to do so together, all of us, in solidarity.” – Pope Francis”
Keeping the Faith 