Finding Stillness in a Noisy World: A Reflection for Lent February 18, 2026 Listen carefully to the master’s instructions and attend to them with the ear of your heart. Rule of Benedict, Prologue noise. noISE. NOISE. The ceaseless clatter of our modern world often threatens to overwhelm us. The cacophony and rush of our daily lives, framed by shrieking news cycles and never-ending social media commentary and imagery, play around us like […]
The Gifts That Bind Us: Family, Community, and Love November 24, 2025 The Thanksgiving message below is from Saint John’s Prep Head of School, Jon McGee. “Only one response can maintain us: gratefulness for witnessing the wonder, for the gift of our unearned right to serve, to adore, and to fulfill. It is gratefulness which makes the soul great.”Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, “I Asked for Wonder” Dear […]
Lenten Reflection: Giving Alms February 29, 2024 Physics Teacher and Esports Coach Charles Miller shared the following reflection about almsgiving (giving) is a way to live out our gratitude for all that God has given us, and as way of showing that we are responsible for each other. When I was a kid, my dad told me a quote that completely confused […]
Thanksgiving 2023: Gratitude and Gratefulness November 22, 2023 Be still, my soul, and steadfast.Earth and heaven both are still watchingthough time is draining from the clockand your walk, that was confident and quick,has become slow. So, be slow if you must, but letthe heart still play its true part.Love still as once you loved, deeplyand without patience. Let God and the worldnow you […]
My Thanksgiving is Perpetual November 21, 2022 Head of School Jon McGee shared the following Thanksgiving message with our families this week. We hope you and your family have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. We are grateful for your support! I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual. Henry David Thoreau Be present in all things and thankful […]
Spiritual Reflection: A Dog’s Life October 13, 2022 “It’s a Dog’s Life…”- we can only hope so! A reflection from Campus Ministry Director Chris Smith “I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.” – Gilda Radner One of the unexpected gifts of my 24 year old daughter moving in […]
Hope this Easter March 30, 2021 Easter Hope “Our Lord has written the promise of the resurrection not in books alone but in every leaf in springtime.” Martin Luther “We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.” Pope John Paul II It is no coincidence that for eighteen centuries, Easter has been celebrated as spring begins (at least in […]
Studying the Benedictine Value of Justice with Saint Benedict’s 12 Antidotes for Entitlement January 17, 2020 Campus Ministry Director Br. Lucian Lopez, OSB shares a portion of a student discussion about Saint Benedict’s 12 Antidotes for Entitlement. This semester, as a community, we are exploring the Benedictine value of Justice. As we learn about justice, we are also studying pride. Pride and humility are often used interchangeably so pride doesn’t […]
“It’s June 19th, and I already miss teaching at my school, Saint John’s Prep.” June 19, 2019 A Short Reflection from Ms. Fitch… It’s June 19th and I already miss teaching. It’s true. More specifically, though, it’s June 19th and I already miss teaching at my school, Saint John’s Prep. These first few weeks at home have given me some space to think about why it is I continue to teach at […]
