Mr. Geoffrey Mooney, CSC

Mr. David Lugo, SJ

David Lugo, SJ shares his vocation story, his highlights as a teacher in and out of the classroom, and his transition to being a student again. We reflect on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian from the Acts of the Apostles, who asks "How can I [understand what I am reading] unless someone instructs me?"

Andie Cisneros

Andie Cisneros of the Providence Alliance for Catholic Teachers guides our reflection on the Greatest Commandment; we discuss what it means to love your neighbor as you love yourself.  We talk about Andie’s time as an ACE teacher in the Rio Grande Valley, self care vs. self comfort, and her favorite nugget from Doc Doyle (“Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good.”) The views expressed in this podcast belong to the persons involved in today's conversation, and are not a reflection of the Alliance for Catholic Education or the University with which these persons are affiliated.

Mr. Geoffrey Mooney, CSC

Geoffrey Mooney, CSC explains how ACE led him to become a runner and helped him discern a vocation with the Congregation of Holy Cross.  Elizabeth forgets that multiple ox are called oxen, and Joe reflects on his own burdens and weariness at this point in the school year. The views expressed in this podcast belong to the persons involved in today's conversation, and are not a reflection of the Alliance for Catholic Education or the University with which these persons are affiliated.

Brendan Ryan

Kicking off the first episode of season 2, Brendan Ryan (ACE 15) joins us from the Chicago ACE Advocates.  We reflect on the encounter between Jesus and the Rich Young Man, and talk about Brendan’s days as a janitor, a bus driver, a baseball coach, and an assistant at a funeral home. The views expressed in this podcast belong to the persons involved in today's conversation, and are not a reflection of the Alliance for Catholic Education or the University with which these persons are affiliated.

Dan Faas

Dan Faas, principal of St. Charles Borromeo School in Harlem, NY, is the guest on this episode. He shares stories about his transition from the classroom to Catholic School leadership, reflects on self care in ministry, and explains why he would rather forget his lunch than his coffee. The views expressed in this podcast belong to the persons involved in today's conversation, and are not a reflection of the Alliance for Catholic Education or the University with which these persons are affiliated.