We have all been there. We tried hard but as our heads hit the pillow all we can think about is all that we did not accomplish and all the things we might have done differently. Every Catholic teacher faces so much pressures these days. It can be easy to feel that you are not making any headway. How do we deal with that? In today's episode I want to share with you a beautiful quote from a very special saint who teaches us how to let go and let God at the end of every day.

In these challenging times it can be very easy to give in to despair and fear. The modern news cycle and the fear-based narrative of social media can make us feel that we are alone and that things are going from and to worse. What we all really need is a reminder of the power of faith and the decision to be people of faith and not victims of circumstance. In this episode I want to share with you a great quote and help you realise just how influential and important your faith is in the lives of those around you.

Sadly, in some Catholic schools there can be a culture of criticism, gossip and tearing down of people. This is not the way things are supposed to be. So what actually creates the specific culture of any Catholic school? Why do some schools seem to be positive communities of light and growth and encouragement and others are not? In this episode I want to share with you a simple scriptural insight that can make a big difference in any Catholic school.

One of the most remarkable things about being a Catholic teacher is the ability to see the potential in your students in the way that Jesus also sees that potential. As we see the best in our students we tend to expect more for them and from them. In today's episode I want to share some thoughts with you about the role of faith in the life of each Catholic teacher and what it can mean for your students.

In today's episode it's time to explore a few important ideas. First, we begin with a reminder that a Catholic school is not a place of pure humanism or fancy psychology but rather a place of deep reliance upon the person of Jesus. Second, I talk about the feast of St. Martha and why we need both a Mary and a Martha spirit as we go about our work as Catholic educators. Finally, it's time to be reminded by the Letter to the Ephesians that the words we use have incredible power to shape the daily culture of any Catholic school community.

As A Catholic teacher it can be very easy to fall into the habit of working too hard. There is so much to do that we can easily feel we just need to push harder each day to get it all done. In this episode I share a great insight from the philosopher Josef Pieper who reminds us that our lives consist of so much more than just working harder.

In today's episode I want to share a very beautiful quote from Paul Kingsnorth. It's a great reminder that any Catholic vocation shares in the same dynamics that motivated all the great saints down through the ages. Just like the Irish monks of the sixth century, you are called each day to set out on a path of trust and mystery as the Holy Spirit guides your work.

We have all had the experience of being overlooked when being picked for teams as kids. We all know that feeling of comparing ourselves to others and wondering if we are enough. In today's episode I share some rock solid encouragement about the fact that God never misses anyone when it comes to passing out gifts. You were handpicked and chosen and the best is ahead.

Jesus had an incredible ability to cut through to the very essence of human experience. In today's episode I want to talk about how one of his most important sayings relates to a way we can improve our daily interactions with all our students, colleagues and parents. I also share a great quote you wont want to miss from Adrienne Vin Speyr.