The Catholic Teacher, Lent And Confession

Lent offers the Catholic teacher a wonderful chance to help young people more deeply encounter the merciful love of the Father. In today’s episode I share a wonderful quote from G.K. Chesterton about the difference between how the surrounding culture sees confession...

Daily Guidance For The Catholic Teacher

In today’s episode I want to share with you a very special quote from the wonderful St. Therese of Lisieux. Her words are a reminder for all of us that we are not supposed to be doing the journey of Catholic education in our own strength. Jesus is always present...

Should The Catholic Teacher Be Ambitious?

In today’s episode I am responding to a question from a teacher in New Zealand about the frustrations of wanting to move into leadership but hitting roadblocks. When is it time to move on? This episode will resonate with many of...

Working For Jesus and Not For The Church

What should a Catholic teacher do when confronted with the failure of those in leadership? Many teachers can understandably grow cynical or disillusioned when they reflect upon some aspects of the state of the Church. In today’s message I want to talk with you...

Creating Well Disposed Hearts In A Catholic School

In today’s episode I share a simple but important quote from the General Directory fo Catechesis that helps us understand that so many of our interactions with students and colleagues are helping to shape the ability of young people to hear the Gospel. I also want to...

How God Speaks To The Catholic Teacher

As Catholic teachers it can be easily to often feel as if God is distant and maybe even unaware of all the challenges we face each day. Do you ever wonder, “Why doesn’t God speak to me?” In today’s episode I want to help you encounter the ways in which God might be...

Catholic Teachers And Speaking The Truth

In today’s message I share a confronting quote that reminds every Catholic teacher about the need to be witnesses for truth against what Pope Benedict called the ‘dictatorship of relativism’ . In a world of fake news, aggressive ideologies and outright lies, Catholic...