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The people we love are the foundation for all else. -Samantha Power

Over Christmas break, one of the books I enjoyed reading was The Education of An Idealist. The author Samantha Power served as UN Ambassador during the Obama administration, among other roles. Her powerful story of emigrating from Ireland, becoming involved in international humanitarian aid, and balancing the demands of parenthood, partnership and power was aContinue reading “The people we love are the foundation for all else. -Samantha Power”

Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good, for God’s mercy endures forever. – Psalms 118

In recent weeks I have been privileged to enjoy multiple opportunities to reflect upon the significance of giving thanks. In community with family and friends, here in California and across the country in cities like Baltimore and Philadelphia, I have been blessed to safely gather with loved ones. This Advent especially, I am grateful forContinue reading “Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good, for God’s mercy endures forever. – Psalms 118”

“Tell the truth. Communicate for understanding. Practice compassion.” -Dr. Anthony Fauci

This morning on the walk to school we noticed so many birds – a dove, a robin, a crow and a finch, among others. We previously walked with our kids for years without noticing these pleasant additions to our daily morning experience. Perhaps there are simply more birds during this spring time, yet I alsoContinue reading ““Tell the truth. Communicate for understanding. Practice compassion.” -Dr. Anthony Fauci”

“Rabbi, it is good that we are here!” -Apostles Peter, James and John

The Gospel reading from the weekend before last, regarding the Transfiguration of Jesus, has compelled me to think deeply about the power of presence. In recent weeks, from my time with my kids, to my time on Zooms, to my many discussions with my wife about education, family, learning and growth….these conversations and experiences haveContinue reading ““Rabbi, it is good that we are here!” -Apostles Peter, James and John”

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”

“We have all known the long loneliness and we have learned that the only solution is love and that love comes with community.”- Dorothy Day, Co-Founder of the Catholic Worker Hospitality Movement

Several significant anniversaries in the past week have me reflecting with appreciation on the many women in my life who have shaped my heart. Forty years ago last week, activist Dorothy Day joined her fellow rabble-rouser saints in heaven. Monday was the 65th anniversary of the day when Rosa Parks courageously refused to give upContinue reading ““We have all known the long loneliness and we have learned that the only solution is love and that love comes with community.”- Dorothy Day, Co-Founder of the Catholic Worker Hospitality Movement”

“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”

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”