by jonathan doyle | Mar 12, 2020
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...
by jonathan doyle | Mar 11, 2020
In today’s episode I put the Corona virus in context and also share a great quote from St. Therese of Lisieux. I don’t know about you but often life just seems to become more and more complex. Join me as I discuss the wisdom of one of our great...
by jonathan doyle | Mar 4, 2020
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...
by jonathan doyle | Feb 28, 2020
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...
by jonathan doyle | Feb 26, 2020
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...
by jonathan doyle | Feb 26, 2020
What does it take to not just exist as a Catholic teacher but to experience the power and the presence of God on a daily basis. In today’s message I want to talk with you about the importance of prayer in the life of a Catholic teacher and how it can transform...
by jonathan doyle | Feb 24, 2020
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...
by jonathan doyle | Feb 21, 2020
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...
by jonathan doyle | Feb 19, 2020
Many Catholic schools have a desire to help their students learn more about meditation and relaxation techniques. In a stressful and complex modern word it makes sense that we would want to help young people learn these skills. But what about eastern style mediation...
by jonathan doyle | Feb 18, 2020
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...
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