On this day in 1977, Jesuit priest Rutilio Grande was assassinated as a victim of El Salvador’s civil war. Rutilio was a courageous person of the people, who advocated for an end to the war and equal treatment for all. A visit to El Salvador decades ago had a profound influence upon me as aContinue reading “Faith is the bird that feels light and sings when the dawn is still dark. -Rabindranath Tagore”
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Leading with an open heart helps you stay alive in your soul. -Ronald Heifitz & Marty Linsky
Last night we played a family board game and listened to a Bob Dylan record. It was so nice to wind down our evening together and connect over laughter, music, and healthy competition. I had plenty of time to recall last night’s enjoyment on my drive into the office this morning, when I found myselfContinue reading “Leading with an open heart helps you stay alive in your soul. -Ronald Heifitz & Marty Linsky”
May you be safe. May you be happy. May you be healthy. -Calm Meditation App
I recently sat in the corner of my backyard with my dog, soaking up the rays of sun. The ten minutes I spent sitting still and petting Bingo felt like a lifetime. In the busyness of life, I never cease to be amazed by how important it is to slow down. Rest. Reflect. In thisContinue reading “May you be safe. May you be happy. May you be healthy. -Calm Meditation App”
Good theology opens the doors to stuffy rooms. -Timothy Radcliffe
This week I am sharing just a couple resources of wisdom on Sabbath days and spirituality. I found these to be welcome reminders to me this week during a time that is a flurry of activity otherwise. Blessings on your week ahead! The Gift of Life Sunday is the day to rest and enjoy the gift of life. So playContinue reading “Good theology opens the doors to stuffy rooms. -Timothy Radcliffe”
Hope is not a simple fairy tale wish. -Sr. Lavina D’Souza
The other night my youngest kids were laughing with us and telling stories of their day. I had been playing my guitar until they came into our room, and in the midst of our conversation my daughter ran upstairs to bring in her ukulele. She surprised us by playing a family-favorite tune of ours fromContinue reading “Hope is not a simple fairy tale wish. -Sr. Lavina D’Souza”
Parenting is a daily exercise in letting go. -Elaine Taylor-Klaus
We’re riding the parenting rollercoaster these days and I’m enjoying learning and growing – and stretching myself- along with my kids and my amazing wife. Listening to podcasts, working with some talented educators and other professionals, and tapping into resources from organizations like http://www.impactparents.com are sustaining us along the way. Google AI generated some summaryContinue reading “Parenting is a daily exercise in letting go. -Elaine Taylor-Klaus”
Have the courage to let your heart be broken…to feel..to fall in love. -Dean Brackley, SJ
Yesterday at church my daughter initiated a game at the time of the sermon that we used to play many years ago…she held my hand and this time strategically removed my wedding ring within seconds, so she could distract herself by fidgeting with it. This game used to last nearly five minutes! Time flies. ThisContinue reading “Have the courage to let your heart be broken…to feel..to fall in love. -Dean Brackley, SJ”
Have patience with all things, but first of all with yourself. -St. Francis de Sales
This week I share a reflection and a poem that speak to our need to consider others, and context (always), in our decision-making and in our lives. I have enjoyed some recent time in deep reflection and emerge from these summer weeks with gratitude and appreciation for my community of support. The new school yearContinue reading “Have patience with all things, but first of all with yourself. -St. Francis de Sales”
Lord, in our work and play we know your goodness and love. Bless us with joy as we set out for our days of vacation. -Give Us This Day
I am counting my blessings as I head into the long holiday weekend ahead. Yesterday we played tourists in our own town, walking out our door as a family for a morning hike, followed by brunch and then strolling around Chinatown and the Little Italy neighborhoods of San Francisco. I love where I live andContinue reading “Lord, in our work and play we know your goodness and love. Bless us with joy as we set out for our days of vacation. -Give Us This Day”
Stewardship is about our need to respond with all that we are, and all that we have, in gratitude to God. -E. Jane Rutter
Today I prepared a workshop that I am leading next week, to help a group reflect on that which they appreciate from this current academic year that is winding down. So I thought I would share a couple of the reflections on gratitude….it’s a celebratory time in my household, one of my kids is graduatingContinue reading “Stewardship is about our need to respond with all that we are, and all that we have, in gratitude to God. -E. Jane Rutter”
Keeping the Faith 