This week I share an excellent reflective article on gratitude and generosity. I find it especially relevant as we head into Thanksgiving soon. Blessings on your week ahead! Gratitude Leads to Generosity By Vinita Hampton Wright When we develop an outlook of gratitude, we train ourselves to perceive the world in terms of abundance rather thanContinue reading “Faith is being so sure of what the Spirit has whispered in your heart that your belief in its eventuality is unshakeable. -John Lewis”
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If we need a miracle to take us to the place of freedom, it happens when we trust God to heal what we cannot. -Sr. Jeana Visol, OSB
Mad World It’s been a whirlwind of a week at home as we settled into new routines associated with school, music lessons and the seasons of football, soccer and volleyball. I also traveled for the first part of the week and so instead of tri-locating among her work and two different sports practices, Brigid helpedContinue reading “If we need a miracle to take us to the place of freedom, it happens when we trust God to heal what we cannot. -Sr. Jeana Visol, OSB”
I firmly believe that love is a transforming power that can lift a whole community to new horizons of fair play, goodwill, and justice. – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Yesterday I chaperoned my daughter’s first field trip since 2019. We visited the San Francisco Symphony for a children’s-based/teaching performance, followed by time at the playground near City Hall. We ended the afternoon with a read aloud and time spent browsing at the San Francisco Main Library. It was a joyful day, one filled withContinue reading “I firmly believe that love is a transforming power that can lift a whole community to new horizons of fair play, goodwill, and justice. – Martin Luther King, Jr.”
You have to do the best with what God gave you. – Forrest Gump
Today I write to share just a couple video resources that have informed my reflection in recent weeks. I highly recommend investing the time to listen/watch the interview with U2’s Bono- I find his insights into faith and community to be compelling. Also this Sheryl Crow song was new to me, although it is aContinue reading “You have to do the best with what God gave you. – Forrest Gump”
Joy is at the very heart of the Kingdom of God. If we are inviting someone to enter the Kingdom of God, we had better show some joy. -Joe Paprocki
This Advent season I am enjoying daily email reflections from Loyola Press. Apparently author Joe Paprocki contributes to these reflections with excerpts from his book, Under the Influence of Jesus: The Transforming Experience of Encountering Christ. Enhancing my daily prayer practice during the season of Advent is helpful in grounding me throughout these hectic weeks.Continue reading “Joy is at the very heart of the Kingdom of God. If we are inviting someone to enter the Kingdom of God, we had better show some joy. -Joe Paprocki”
The work of Christmas begins….- Howard Thurman
Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. -Harriet Tubman
“Daddy, I’m a big girl and can cross the street by myself,” my daughter said to me last night when I dropped her off at volleyball practice. When I returned home, one of my son’s stated, “Dad, look at my teeth? Aren’t they straighter now thanks to my braces? And I’m even brushing them, too!”Continue reading “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. -Harriet Tubman”
To “let go and let God” is to put yourself into the hands of God, even for just a little while, until the challenges of life are more bearable. —Diana L. Hayes
This week I was privileged to spend several days with our school leaders in Tucson, AZ. The beauty of the desert, and the commitment of these individuals, was an inspiration. Of course visiting our Lasallian school there, with its wonderful students and inspiring artwork (depicted here) ,was the highlight. Enjoy the journey ahead! Journey ofContinue reading “To “let go and let God” is to put yourself into the hands of God, even for just a little while, until the challenges of life are more bearable. —Diana L. Hayes”
A vocation is a dream personalized… In my vocation, I am being imagined by God; God’s dream for my life comes gradually to light. -Evelyn Whitehead
In a webinar today, I spoke of a the importance of promoting gratitude in leadership. I attested to the profound power of mindfulness upon communities being served by leaders who demonstrate reflective practice. In ways, this blog is one of my own attempts to “practice what I preach.” This week I’ve been listening to ShekuContinue reading “A vocation is a dream personalized… In my vocation, I am being imagined by God; God’s dream for my life comes gradually to light. -Evelyn Whitehead”
To “let go and let God” is to put yourself into the hands of God, even for just a little while, until the challenges of life are more bearable. —Diana L. Hayes
Last night I attended the Mass of Resurrection for a former colleague and longtime educator, Sister Joan. This woman religious was an inspirational, courageous, and faith-filled person with a force of personality grounded in her fierce sense of humor. The sense of appreciation and admiration was palpable, a testament to Sister Joan’s friendships, love, andContinue reading “To “let go and let God” is to put yourself into the hands of God, even for just a little while, until the challenges of life are more bearable. —Diana L. Hayes”
Keeping the Faith 