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 challenges we face? Listen in and let me share what St. Peter Chanel can offer us.

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 vocation as a Catholic educator is the way that your focus is directed toward the needs of others. Today's message takes us deeper into that reality.

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 in the incredible new video series The Chosen.

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 before all of us.

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 and challenging world there has rarely been a greater need for teachers to be people of deep prayer. Listen in and be encouraged in your special vocation.

Holy Thursday offers every Catholic teacher a deep insight into the very essence of the faith. It shows us both the centrality of service but also that our ability to serve cannot be indefinitely resourced by our own capacity. In today's episode I share two simple insights from Holy Thursday that capture the very heart of the Catholic education vocation.

Ever feel like getting through the day as a Catholic teacher is all about you and your efforts? It can be so easy to fall into the habit of relying exclusively on all our own skills and energy. In today's episode I share a great quote from St. Jane Francis de Chantal where she reminds us that it's all about keeping our eyes on God and allowing Him to do the work.

According to Pope Benedict XVI, there is a place for political and social action but it should never come at the expense of the individual human actions that make up true Christian charity. At the heart of the Lenten call to 'almsgiving' is more than just a transfer of finance or material comfort to the poor. What matters even more is that these actions should also involve a genuine gift of ourselves to one another. In this episode I talk about the 'gift of self', the place of political programs and much more.

Do you have concerns about the way that social media might be shaping the lives of the students you work with each day. An emerging culture of pure consumption and self-absorption is creating an ongoing surge of mental health and relationship problems across the planet. In today's episode I want to talk with you about how the life of Jesus can offer a powerful thesis for helping young people grow into more healthy and hopeful adults. I want to share with you a great quote from Sebastian Junger's latest book that can help us all reflect on a simple and powerful way to change our way of life.