The Crossroads of Education and Life

A world where education is stripped of religious and spiritual meaning quickly becomes a functionalist technocracy where knowledge is place purely at the service of utility and power. In today’s message I want to talk about how the work you do each day has a...

Helping Young People Navigate The Pain Of Life

In today’s episode I share an important quote from Jordan Peterson’s new book. It’s a useful insight that helps us to remember that our efforts to share our faith with students are never in vain and can have far-reaching...

The Most Important Moments of Life

In today’s episode I talk about this beautiful quote from Robert Sarah. It’s a reminder that the effectiveness of your vocation does not depend upon working harder. In the busyness of each day it can be hard to take the time we need for what truly matters....

The Fragility of Young People

Technology and social media can easily make today’s students seem more sophisticated and worldly than at any previous time. However, there is a big difference, as you well know, between appearance and substance. In today’s episode I talk about a great...

The Cosmic Gamble

There comes a moment in the life of every Catholic teacher when you have to decide whether or not you are going to take the cosmic gamble. And what exactly is the cosmic gamble? Well, that’s the focus of today’s episode where we learn from one of the...

The One Thing You Need For Your Mission

In today’s episode I share a very powerful quote from St. Peter Chanel. He realised that there are times when we realise that the mission is simply beyond us. What do we do when we realise that our limited human capacities are not enough to manage the complex...

There Are No Mirrors In Heaven

Today I share another profound quote from Father Donald Haggerty. In a world fractured by identity politics and rage this is a reminder of a strategy that can truly transform our lives and those of the people we care about.One of the truly special things about your...

Edith Stein And The Letting Go Of Your Plans

In today’s episode I share a special quote from St. Edith Stein. She reminds us of the crucial importance of letting go of our plans and trusting God to carry us through the day. I also share a beautiful testimony from Jonathan Roumie who plays the part of Jesus...

The One Big Decision For Every Catholic Teacher

There comes a moment when we realise that God no longer wants to come second in our lives. In today’s episode I want to share a very special quote from Father Donald Haggerty. It’s a beautiful summary of the very core of the invitation that God places...

The Radiating Power Of A Catholic Teacher’s Prayer

In today’s message I want to share with you a very special quote from Father Donald Haggerty. It’s a great reminder that the spiritual life and daily prayer of a Catholic teacher can and does have effects far beyond what they may realise. In our complex...