by Jennie Murphy | Jan 11, 2023 | Blog Articles
The way in which the Lord led St. Ignatius in his experience of faith should remind us of the closeness of a school teacher with a child. This image can help us reflect upon the intention of this month. In the context of the Way of the Heart, the artistic experience...
by Jennie Murphy | Jan 4, 2023 | Monthly Reflection
We pray that educators may be credible witnesses, teaching fraternity rather than competition and helping the youngest and most vulnerable above all. As a veteran K-12 Catholic educator and educational consultant, I have years of experience in the classroom. However,...
by Jennie Murphy | Dec 14, 2022 | Blog Articles
What is holiness? Is it all about “doing” good things for God? Good things certainly must be done, such as volunteering, giving retreats, or participating in a variety of charitable activities. However, it’s a mistake to think that you need to “do” everything....
by Jennie Murphy | Dec 7, 2022 | Blog Articles
“And who is my neighbor?” (Lk 10:29), is the question that a teacher of the law asks Jesus. Jesus does not give him a lengthy explanation, but instead tells him the parable that we know as “The Good Samaritan” (cf. Lk 10:30-35). At the end of the story, Jesus asks the...
by Jennie Murphy | Nov 16, 2022 | Blog Articles
Press Summary: Sometimes praying while you breathe can be a beautiful experience, letting yourself be in the presence of God. During the day I often try to pray about my choices and experiences, being attentive to the echoes of what I am experiencing. However, I don’t...