Author Archives: Sr. John Dominic, O.P.

Education Magnanimity Reflection Teach Virtue

The World Doesn’t Revolve Around Me

How does one distinguish between magnanimity and ambition? They look the same from the outside,... See More

Patriotism Reflection Virtue

Willingness to Serve for Freedom

Freedom comes from God, and those who serve Him, defend it.  In the liturgy, we... See More

Circumspection Education Reflection Virtue in the Classroom

Approaching the Train Tracks

When approaching train tracks, circumspection is second nature. You stop, look both ways, and only... See More

Education Industriousness Reflection Virtue in the Classroom

Finish What You Start

The cardinal virtue of fortitude enables us to face the difficulties in life. The living... See More

Courtesy Education Reflection Teach Virtue

Box of Chocolates

We all have childhood memories that especially stick with us; for my sister and me,... See More

Education Kindness Reflection Teach Virtue

The Power of Kindness

As we study the virtues and work to integrate them into our lives, we discover... See More

Education Foresight Reflection Teach Virtue Virtue in the Classroom

THE Calendar Date

Since the invention of keeping a calendar or tracking time, people have developed thousands of... See More

Education Learn Virtue Reflection Responsibility Teach Virtue

I didn’t mean to but…

How many times have you said or thought, “I didn’t mean to, but…”? “But” is... See More

Docility Education Reflection Teach Virtue Virtue

Google It

Not too long ago, I had a conversation with a doctor working with medical students... See More