Living Daily with Jesus

As I sit here this afternoon, looking ahead to the upcoming week, I realize how exhausted I am. But I mean this in the best sense. 

I just had the opportunity to spend the weekend at Notre Dame at the ACE Advocates Fall Summit with others from around the country who are truly passionate about Catholic education. It was wonderful to see friendly faces, but it was even better to have a chance to dialogue with everyone about all of the events and service projects, etc. that are being hosted in the different Advocate regions - so much food for thought!

One of the things that stood out to me about the weekend was a special session that focused on spirituality and how we, as educators, need to have living daily relationships with Jesus Christ. In other words, He must first be present in us so that we, in turn, may be Jesus' tangible presence to those we teach and with whom we work. In fact, another way to frame that same thought is in the words of Blessed Beyzym (his memorial is today): "One must be in constant union with God and pray without respite." 

Clearly, this weekend screamed the reality that we need to make time for prayer every day. Duly noted.

And our hearts forever love thee, Notre Dame!