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”
Category Archives: Quote
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
Prayer is not asking for what you think you want, but asking to be changed in ways you can’t imagine. -Kathleen Norris
This week’s reflection is taken from Richard Rohr’s Center for Action and Contemplation. The Center’s weekly e-news offered some great reflection questions rooted in the Beatitudes, and I find them thought provoking. I hope they inform your own discernment…blessings on your week ahead! Practicing the Beatitudes Do I embrace poverty of spirit—or flee from itContinue reading “Prayer is not asking for what you think you want, but asking to be changed in ways you can’t imagine. -Kathleen Norris”
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” -Gospel of Matthew
When I read these words from the daily scripture this morning, they resonated within my soul. I have been fortunate to spend these recent days in the woods- and in the water- with my kids, and I am rejuvenated in my vocation as a dad and an educator. God is good. I am pleased toContinue reading ““Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” -Gospel of Matthew”
