Category Archives: Education

This Whovian — or Whoosier? — Learned from the Doctors: The Present Isn’t Enough

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Bill Schmitt

The recent blockbuster episode of the brilliant BBC series “Doctor Who” got me thinking again about the danger of “presentism” in today’s world. Did you see the episode entitled “Day of the Doctor,” in which three different reincarnations of that … Continue reading →

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World Youth Day: “A Positive Outlook on Reality”

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Bill Schmitt

One of the wonderful commentaries Pope Francis offered during the World Youth Day events in Brazil last week was his prescription of three attitudes that would help today’s young people build “a more just, united, and fraternal world.” Those three … Continue reading →

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The Priesthood, Education, and ACE

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Bill Schmitt

The connection between the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) and religious vocations is very real, partly because the connection between education and the priesthood is very real. We’ve seen the ACE connection a lot recently. During Lent, it was my … Continue reading →

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Stay Tuned …

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Bill Schmitt

The Son Rise Morning Show, which is heard on more than 180 Catholic radio stations in the United States, is not being heard in South Bend, for the time being. Because of what might be called “technical difficulties” in leasing … Continue reading →

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Knocking from the Inside

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Bill Schmitt

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. We Catholics immediately know this Gospel passage, and we picture Jesus requesting entry into our lives, into our hearts. This is a wonderful image, especially with Easter on our minds. But Pope … Continue reading →

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GK Chesterton on Education

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Bill Schmitt

It was a treat to welcome Dale Ahlquist, the president of the American Chesterton Society, to South Bend last week. I’ve met him in person a few times, including a visit to the ACS annual national conference in Minneapolis several … Continue reading →

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“Rekindle the Fire” — Sparks from Kelly & Burke-Sivers

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Bill Schmitt

Yesterday’s “Rekindle the Fire” conference for Catholic men, sponsored by the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, is going to stay in my mind and heart for a long time to come. The speakers offered energizing and informative insights about where … Continue reading →

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New Evangelization, Schools, and Souls

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Bill Schmitt

The New Evangelization is something all Catholic communicators will want to learn more about and ponder more deeply. It was my pleasure to attend a Men’s Prayer Breakfast at South Bend’s Little Flower Parish this weekend, where Bishop Kevin Rhoades … Continue reading →

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