Lessons from Loyola Hall

The Brazilians call soccer "o jogo bonito": the beautiful game. They are correct. But that game can sometimes exhibit a beauty that crosses the line into cruelty. Watching the 2019 OHSAA Division I soccer state championship game on Sunday, Mr. Healey reflected on one state tournament game from decades ago.

Most of us will never be placed in the position of these prudent and courageous brothers featured in this weekend's first reading, yet we are given the task of acting prudently and courageously in small ways every day. But can we use these men as our inspiration and guides?

Saint Ignatius is still “doing the business” when it comes to passing on the Faith in a meaningful way. So says Mr. Healey after a couple recent interactions with colleagues, both of whom are carrying on what he refers to as "The Tradition."

This weekend St. Luke describes the story of the rich man and chief tax collector Zacchaeus, perched in a sycamore tree so he can see Jesus passing by. We can almost see him mouthing the word “Me?” as he points his index finger at his chest and Jesus responding “You.” So why did he go when Jesus called?