It’s almost full summer break in my household and our whole clan is ready for a change of pace and some quality time together. As the son of a teacher, and an educator for 25 years, I have lived on an academic year cycle my entire life. I look forward to the rejuvenation and restContinue reading “We will never come to know our true vocation unless we are willing to grapple with the radical claim the gospel places upon us. -Fr. Henri Nouwen”
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We are called to do the ordinary with faithfulness and it is God who makes it extraordinary. -Saint Theresa of Calcutta
Happy to share this prayer that came into my inbox today. I feel like we need this helpful reminder from time to time. Blessings on your week ahead and Go Eagles! Pray for Peace Pray to whomever you kneel down to:Jesus nailed to his wooden or silver cross,his suffering face bent to kiss you,Buddha stillContinue reading “We are called to do the ordinary with faithfulness and it is God who makes it extraordinary. -Saint Theresa of Calcutta”
People do well…when they can. -Mel Robbins
Last week I led a workshop for a school Board of Trustees that faces significant decisions on the horizon. We discussed the value of discernment and viewing challenges through the eyes of faith. A framework I suggested is the story of Jacob wrestling with God, in Genesis 32: 22-31. Jacob spent a long night wrestlingContinue reading “People do well…when they can. -Mel Robbins”
Don’t judge. Don’t put people in a box….just give them a chance to a dream a little bit. -Andy Reid
It is an exciting time to be a football fan if you’re a Philadelphia enthusiast like myself. Last night I read this above quote ( from Why a simple 3 x 5 notecard with two words explains Andy Reid’s leadership style) by former Eagles coach Andy Reid that I found to be timely. Also pastedContinue reading “Don’t judge. Don’t put people in a box….just give them a chance to a dream a little bit. -Andy Reid”
Dream a little before you think. -Toni Morrison
This week I share some words of wisdom on the power of prayer, from Julian of Norwich. These pearls of wisdom made their way into my inbox today, as a reflection for Mark’s Gospel, first chapter, versus 29-39. Enjoy and blessings on your week ahead! “Very early before dawn, Jesus… went off to a desertedContinue reading “Dream a little before you think. -Toni Morrison”
The God of justice is with us, and our word, our work, our prayer for freedom will not, cannot be in vain. -Elizabeth Cady Stanton
I took our dog on a long walk this morning to clear my head. At our favorite neighborhood park our little puppy was startled multiple times by the strong wind. I was reminded of the Bible passage from the book of Kings, where Elijah sought God in the earthquake, the fire, and the gust ofContinue reading “The God of justice is with us, and our word, our work, our prayer for freedom will not, cannot be in vain. -Elizabeth Cady Stanton”
Hurry is the great enemy of spiritual life in our day. We must eliminate hurry in our lives. -John Mark Comer
October has been a blur of a month and I find myself working to ground my pace in ongoing spaces for reflection and prayer. I am definitely a work in progress. The other day I walked our dog by the San Francisco Bay around a new waterfront park nearby, and I recognized how blessed IContinue reading “Hurry is the great enemy of spiritual life in our day. We must eliminate hurry in our lives. -John Mark Comer”
One love, one life, throw your hands up high ’cause all I am trying to do is stay human with you. -Michael Franti
I have a few things going on for work that are stretching me a bit in terms of new experiences, and some difficult decisions on the horizon. I strive to take the long view and I have learned that perspective really matters. I am reading Ronald Rolheiser’s Sacred Fire and I find it to beContinue reading “One love, one life, throw your hands up high ’cause all I am trying to do is stay human with you. -Michael Franti”
No, I never saw an angel, but is irrelevant whether I saw one or not. I feel their presence around me. -Paulo Coelho
This morning I learned that today is the day that the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Guardian Angels. Who knew? I love learning. So I share a couple resources related to this idea, and give thanks to all the current, former and future angels in my life who God has sent my way.Continue reading “No, I never saw an angel, but is irrelevant whether I saw one or not. I feel their presence around me. -Paulo Coelho”
Keeping the Faith 