Household and Beyond: the Common Good

Household and Beyond: the Common Good

There are so many centrifugal forces today that pull us away from what should be the center in daily life. I often dwell on the need to be intentional and re-focus on what we do inside the home. Yet this focus is not only compatible with but demands an appropriate...
Bad Neighbors are Pests

Bad Neighbors are Pests

“Bad neighbors are pests, good ones a blessing. A good neighbor is a boon to him who has one. If your neighbor is honest, your ox is safe.” Hesiod, Works and Days We would do well to think in terms of neighbors: who they are, and how to be one. There are many things...
One Good Household Rowing Together

One Good Household Rowing Together

“All it takes is one good person to restore hope.” Pope Francis, Laudato Si When a classroom discussion is not going well, just one student stepping-up can make the margin of difference. Sometimes a student comes through, sometimes not. We don’t always think of...

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