by jonathan doyle | Nov 11, 2019
One of the best moments of my live seminars is when I share with Catholic teachers the idea of ‘God’s economy.’ It’s a really simple idea that explains the fact that God sees every single thing we do in the service of young people, faith and education. So, if you have...
by jonathan doyle | Nov 8, 2019
I can’t believe that I spent so many years treating the Holy Spirit like a distant relative. In today’s podcast I want to share with you some of my own recent experiences where the Holy Spirit has guided and prompted me in ways I could not have anticipated. The Holy...
by jonathan doyle | Nov 7, 2019
In today’s episode I share a great quote about how the Holy Spirit does not replace our natural skills but actually elevates them in powerful ways. In recent decades many teachers and schools have fallen back on more effort and professionalism as a response to the...
by jonathan doyle | Nov 6, 2019
Yesterday’s podcast Talked about the idea that we often need to go into the desert to experience gods grace and presence. However, I received a great message from a listener that their school feels like a metaphorical desert where faith values are not prominent. In...
by jonathan doyle | Nov 5, 2019
In today’s podcast I want to share with you a message from Charles de Focauld. He reminds us of the great truth that we need withdraw into the desert to encounter the grace of God amidst the craziness and distraction of daily life. As a Catholic teacher it can be so...
by jonathan doyle | Nov 4, 2019
In every one of my live Catholic teacher seminars I talk about the importance of daily prayer within the vocation of Catholic education. Much of the time teachers feel that the busyness of modern life rules out the likelihood of making a firm commitment to daily...
by jonathan doyle | Nov 1, 2019
As many of you know, I was involved in a bad accident last week and have just got home from hospital. If you’ve ever found yourself lying in a hospital bed you may remember that it’s a place where we can end up wondering where God has gone. It’s a...
by jonathan doyle | Oct 25, 2019
In today’s episode I share with you a very special quote from a very special saint. It’s a reminder that the peace that we all seek in life can come when we finally realise that we are exactly where God wants us to be. It may not always feel that way...
by jonathan doyle | Oct 23, 2019
The other day on Twitter a prominent Archbishop asked for some advice. My response forms the basis of this podcast and I think you will find it interesting. Do you ever get tired of the next new program or system or idea in the education space? Ever get tired of the...
by jonathan doyle | Oct 23, 2019
Yesterday I finished the iconic American novel, ‘On The Road.’ It’s an important work for many reasons. It captures a transitional moment in Western culture and also highlights how the incredible gifts that God gives us can be turned to less than...
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