It Will Not Be So in the Resurrection
“It will not be so in the Resurrection,” I told myself as I walked through the parking lot. I climbed into my truck, started the engine, and began the short drive home, repeating the words and trying to adjust my mind to return to my family – back to scenes of rest, laughter, and playing.
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How Will This Change Us?
The 14th century was a time of great suffering. The Hundred Years’ War between England and France ravaged both countries and provided a tremendous sense of instability to the whole of Europe. Strange weather patterns led to crop devastation which, in turn, led to widespread famine in some parts of the continent. Many believe the
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Make Your Bed…Even During Pandemics
William McRaven devoted thirty-seven years of his life to the U.S. Navy. He served as a SEAL, rising to become a team commander and, eventually, a four-star admiral. Near the end of his career McRaven was Commander of all U.S. Special Operations Forces. He was actively involved in some of the most precarious missions in
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The Wisdom of Marcus Aurelius
The “must-read” list, like the making of books, never ends. The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius hardly stands as a newcomer to that list, yet its place has been often overlooked. The Meditations is a classic work of wisdom literature, providing inspiration and endless fodder for reflection and conversation. Marcus offered more than his own wisdom,
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A Thanksgiving Reader: Thoughts for Cultivating Gratitude
Thanksgiving Day joins together friends and family to feast, laugh, and reflect upon the innumerable blessings of God upon each of us; some of the most important ones gathered around the table. And, while for too many, Thanksgiving has morphed into “Turkey Day” – a day to eat too much, fall asleep watching football games
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The Headmaster as Abbot
On The Rule of St. Benedict & Its Application to Headmasters
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A Walk through the Tabernacle
Christ is the Tabernacle and His empty tomb is the Holy of Holies
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5 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Headmaster
Right now, most schools are drawing to a close and headmaster needs for next year are known. Students can think of nothing but summer break (bursting through the front doors singing, “Schooooool’s out for summer!”), and the teachers feel roughly the same, but more so. For school boards and other governing bodies, however, the work
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“Life Is a Mystery”
Walker Percy, in an article entitled, “Questions They Never Asked Me”, wrote: “This life is too much trouble, far too strange, to arrive at the end of it and then to be asked what you make of it and have to answer ‘Scientific humanism.’ That won’t do. A poor show. Life is a mystery, love
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