Podcasts about Good Counsel

In this homily, Fr. Mattingly explains the reason for his recent decision to discontinue the Saturday Vigil Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel. This recording is the homily he gave at the Saturday Vigil Mass itself.

In this homily, Fr. Mattingly explains the reason for his recent decision to discontinue the Saturday Vigil Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel. This recording is the homily he gave at the Saturday Vigil Mass itself. Tune in to learn the history of “Vigil Masses” and “Anticipated Masses”.

Pro-Life Leader Frank Pavone

There's another proposal for what to do with the scenic, storied and unique part of Mankato known as Good Counsel, and this one so far hasn't seen the resistance we saw with the last one. Also discussed: The lack of a town hall meeting from First District Rep. Brad Finstad.

Allen Darrow, Our Lady of Good Counsel in Mountain Home

Br. Geovany Gonzalez is in his "pastoral year" at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Mountain Home

Clare McCullough from Good Counsel Network talks about the wonderful work that they do to support women and offer alternatives to abortion and tells us how we can get involved this Lent in praying for the end of abortion. For more information visit: www.GoodCounselNetwork.com

In this episode of the Just Schools Podcast, Jon Eckert interviews James Blomfield from the International Forums of Inclusion Practitioners (IFIP). They discuss his work in inclusive education, the importance of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and the global challenges and opportunities in creating truly inclusive schools. Blomfield shares insights from his visits to Texas schools, highlighting student engagement in career and technical education programs. The conversation also explores the role of artificial intelligence in education, the shift from inclusion to belonging, and the power of networks like IFIP in connecting educators worldwide. The Just Schools Podcast is brought to you by the Baylor Center for School Leadership. Be encouraged. Mentioned: The Curriculum: Gallimaufry to Coherence by Mary Myatt How Change Happens by Duncan Green The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco Connect with us: Baylor MA in School Leadership EdD in K-12 Educational Leadership Jon Eckert LinkedIn X: @eckertjon Center for School Leadership at Baylor University: @baylorcsl   Jon Eckert: All right, so we are blessed to have James in our podcast studio. He flew all the way from the United Kingdom to Waco, Texas, to be on this podcast. So James, tell us a little bit about what you've been doing here in central Texas these last couple of days. James: Yeah, I've been spoiled. I've just had the best cheese and ham roll, ever. I can tell you a lot about Texan food now. And brisket. But the quality of the experiences, the visiting the schools, meeting you at Baylor has been a terrific privilege. I'm very grateful. Yeah, today, this morning, in fact, we visited three schools in Waco Independent School District. We were shown around by the loveliest people, Adam, Caroline, and Christie. I think Adam and Caroline are on from your doctoral program. Jon Eckert: Yes. James: But they're like institutional coaches. I gather. We would call them improvement offices where I come from, but they had such a light touch. They knew everyone. They were so friendly with people, and I gather that they are also about compliance, but with the coaching aspects. So they were great. And the three schools we went to, we were Midway yesterday, which was amazing. And then this morning, Bells Hill Elementary, Cesar Chavez, and then GWAMA, Greater Waco Advanced Manufacturing Academy earlier. And yeah, what impressed me was speaking honestly as an English person, it is shocking to see police in a school. Very quickly, I was unaware of them. But we have our own issues in the UK with knives and all sorts. But the staff were, despite that, throughout just so calm, friendly, loving, and attentive to the students. Asking them, talking to them in front of us. And some wonderful experienced people, trauma informed. There was someone who was training to be a social worker this morning who just came out of her office and gave us a short speech without any preparation, speaking from the heart, talking about what she was doing, how much the children matter. If you've got people like that, then you are going to be doing the right stuff. So yeah, I was impressed. But also from the type of education, obviously Texas is massive. The school footprint, I've never been into such big schools, even the elementary and yesterday with Midway, that was the biggest school I've ever been in. It took us a long time to walk around. And all of the stuff, like this morning at GWAMA, we saw robotics, drones, they have the construction academy, welding, forklift truck driving. Yesterday we saw them building an airplane. When I was doing metalwork at school, it was for like a baked potato holder. They were building an airplane. And I would love that as a student. I would be inspired by that even if I was building a small part of the airplane. Rebuilding tractors yesterday. So that's practical. That's 21st century teaching, but visible, practical, hands-on. Jon Eckert: And then the engagement that you see that's possible there through starting a cafe restaurant through the airplanes. Just to be clear to the audience, the students are not doing this on their own. It's a two-seat airplane that would be like a Cessna, and they have engineers coming in to help build. I still am not going to be the first person that volunteers to fly in that, but it was impressive to see. And I do feel like in central Texas, there are a number of schools doing a lot to try to meet the needs of the community by educating kids in ways that engage them, use the skills that they've been given, help them become more of who they're created to be in a way that benefits the community. And even the principal yesterday, Allison Smith, was sharing about the new factory that's coming in that's got a gigantic footprint, and it's going to be a huge benefit to the tax base. Before they came, they met with the high school to see if there were ways that they could integrate some of the needs they have with what the high school's developing in their students. Because at Midway, about half the students go on to a post-secondary education. And so there have to be opportunities for kids to step into things that allow them to be gainfully employed and meaningfully use the skills that they have. And many of the kids were doing things that I couldn't even fathom doing. And they're just leaning into it and gaining expertise, which is for 16, 17, 18 year olds is truly remarkable. James: Isn't that also a bit like a UDL mindset? If the manufacturer comes in and has that intelligence to ask about what would you need? What would be helpful? And then you're designing the education from the ground up. Jon Eckert: That's it. And I'm glad you brought up Universal Design for Learning, because that's something that we haven't really gotten into. Why you're here and what you do in the United Kingdom, because we actually, Eric Ellison, met you a while ago. But you were the reason why we were at a UNESCO conference in Paris where we got to work with educators from six continents that were all interested in UDL and what it means to educate each kid around the world. And there's 250 million kids that don't have access to a school. And then we're in these amazing schools where the biggest schools you've been in that are offering all these different opportunities. And so we're getting to see it, but what does it really look like from your perspective, from your organization as it relates to UDL? James: Yeah. So interesting, I am a teacher, head teacher, classroom teacher from some 25 years. And for me, it's all about practical teaching and talking to parents, making things work. But at a very practical level. And one thing that drew me to my organization, which is the IFIP, International Forums of Inclusion Practitioners, was that when I met Daniel, who's a fabulous person to work for, it's much more practitioner based. It's all about pedagogies. I felt at home straight away. But also, how do we train teachers? How do we bring them on into inclusive practice? And the IFIP is all about the voice of teachers. Daniel would say inclusionistas, all manner and range of people, teachers, specialists, therapists, but parents as well, who are committed to a more equitable and enriching education. So the majority of what we do is training. We have things like our GITI program, which is a global inclusive teaching initiative. But we do events. And that's something that Daniel, one of his strengths, he speaks all over the world. He's written many books. We were so, so grateful to have the event at UNESCO in Paris. So we were co-hosting. Daniel had been talking about that for two years beforehand. And we didn't believe him. He made it a reality. He dreamt about it, and it happened. And the same more recently in Brazil. We went to the G-20 ministerial meeting. He was talking about that. So he sees things and it falls to me to follow behind him and try and make some of the practicalities work. But yeah, the inclusion piece covers so many flavors. And I think what you mentioned just now, we talk about inclusion. Well, if the 250 million aren't in school, well, that's a level of inclusion that puts lots of other schools into a completely different context. Where does the inclusion start? And even in some of the schools I visited, I've been very lucky to visit schools around the world who would say they're inclusive and they may have a sensory room, or they may have, but they aren't necessarily inclusive. But for me, one of my favorite schools I've visited was in Rome, [foreign language 00:08:28], Our Lady of Good Counsel. It was run by Silesia nuns. And they said in the words of their founder, Don Bosco, "Young people need not only to be loved, but they need to know that they're loved." And it's very reassuring as a practitioner, a teacher, former head teacher, to come here to Texas and you see that. You see that palpably going on. And I feel at home. The elementary school this morning, because I was a primary school teacher, it was just like, I know this. I understand this. I could probably take a lesson. But they had some great ideas. And teachers, I'm a teacher, you love stealing good ideas. Jon Eckert: Well, and I think this is the beautiful thing about the jobs that we get to do. We get to see all the amazing things that are happening in schools. So much of what's in the news and what gets publicized are the things that aren't working. And the tragedy that there are 250 million kids who don't have access to schools, that is tragic. But in schools, there are amazing things happening all over the world. And getting to see them is this encouraging, oh, it gives you hope. And I wish more people could see that. I do think there are challenges though, because when we think about inclusion, we've moved as a country toward inclusive education, the least restrictive environment for students, and bringing students into a place where they can flourish. But we really, as Erik Carter, who runs our Baylor Center for Developmental Disability, you met with him yesterday. He talks about moving from inclusion to belonging. And I think we even need to think about belonging to mattering. So you keep hearing more and more about what does it means to matter and seeing your gifts being used with others. And that's what we saw yesterday. It wasn't individual students. It was teams of students doing this and each member of the team had a different role, whether it was robotics or it was the plane or the cafe. And the educators needed to step in. So the principal was talking about, I need an educator who's willing to step up and do this so that this can happen. And that's the thing that I think people that haven't been in schools for a while don't see what it means to really help kids belong. They have a sense of what inclusion was, maybe when they were in school, where there was a class down the way that was a Sensory room, which is a nice room for just, here's where we're going to put a kid who's out of control that we can't manage in so many places. It's like, no, there's so many schools that are doing so much more than that. So what are some other hopeful things you've seen through IFIP? James: Well, I think, yeah, you see a lot and on social media, and you must have found this, there's so much many aphorisms about inclusion and metaphors about what inclusion is. It's a mosaic. It's a banquet with many tastes. It's symphony orchestra with many sounds. Inclusion is a garden. That's quite a good one actually, the metaphor. And that's something that Sir Ken Robinson from the UK has talked a lot about. And there's lots of analogies with growing and flourishing, which that's a word you've taught me in my visit here. But I do feel sometimes that it is all good to talk about that. I don't disagree. But there's some recently inclusion makes every day feel special. Yeah, it does. Inclusion is the antidote to the division in the world. It is. But will that help the early career teacher struggle with their class? Will that give them the practical steps that they need? So I think all of those things are true, and we must love the students. But I would say that's just comes a standard with being a decent human being. I would expect that from you, from anyone. You treat people with a respect. But for me, I feel more inclined to say, what are the practical professional steps? What's the pedagogy? What are the teaching principles that will help me to, as we were saying yesterday, maybe to hesitate before ask another question in class and listen. And listen. That's inclusion, isn't it? Wait for someone to answer and maybe then not say anything. It's actually stepping back. So for me, I'm very impressed by... I mean, I was brought up on quality first teaching, we would call it in the UK, which is about high quality, inclusive teaching for every child. So you mustn't differentiate in a way that you've got the low table. No one wants to be on the low table. You want to have high challenge on every table. And we used to say, you want your best teacher on the lowest table. It's not like you just put a teaching assistant or some volunteer on the lowest table. It's got to be focus lesson design, involvement, interaction, metacognition. So responsibility for your own teaching, for your own learning. Sorry. And I love the dialogic approach. Someone said yesterday, Socratic circle that I've picked up. But it's like you would encourage a child to talk about what they understand because very quickly then you assess what they actually know. Sometimes you'd be surprised by what they know. But for the same reason, UDL appeals to me, to my sensibility, because it offers very practical steps. And crucially at the design stage, it's not like I'm going to apply this assistive technology to a lesson I created a year ago and will do the best we can, and that child will now be able to do more than they could. But if I design the lesson, and one of our colleagues, Helena Wallberg from Sweden, who was a co-author on the Global Inclusive Teaching Initiative, she talks about lesson design. It's a far sexier way than lesson planning. So teachers are professionals, they're artists. They need to use their profession. Jon Eckert: So when you start thinking about design, I use Paideia seminars because Socratic seminars are great, but Socrates taught one-on-one. We don't usually get the luxury of doing that. So how do you bring in the gifts of each student, not so that you're doing something kind or helpful for that individual, but so that the whole group benefits from the collective wisdom in the classroom? And so the inclusive education is not to benefit one single individual, it's to benefit all of us because of what you draw out. And that's where design, I think, is more helpful than planning. And so when we think about this in this state that we're in right now, we've never been in a better time to educate. We have more tools than we've ever had. We know more about how people learn than we have in the history of the world. James: Yeah. Jon Eckert: And yet sometimes that can make things feel overwhelming. So that beginning teacher that you mentioned. The only thing that beginning teacher knows is no one in the room learns exactly the way she does. That's all you know. And so then how do you use tools... And we've talked a little bit about this artificial intelligence. Amazing tool for adapting reading levels, for adapting basic feedback, for giving an educator a helpful boost on lesson design because it can synthesize from large language models. It can do work that would've taken us hours in five seconds. But it can't replace the human being. And so how do you see tools like artificial intelligence feeding into UDL so that it becomes more human, not less? James: So where I am, there's a shortage of specialist teachers, for example, and therapists. And Daniel's been doing a lot of work in India and parts of Asia where there isn't the expertise. So I think maybe AI can help in those places. But even he would say that will not replace a specialist. You can never replace a specialist who has the intuitive and curiosity to see what an AI system can't. But it may empower parents who have no kind of training as a teacher might have for neurodiverse situations of how do I deal with my child when they're like this? And similar for teachers and who are looking for... They've tried everything. What do I try now? So we've been working on one on an AI system that's based on all of the research that Daniel's done. It's not released yet. We've got a working title of 360 Assessment, which doesn't really mean anything, but it was meant to be assessing the whole child. And he's, through his work in many schools over many years, many thousands of hours, he's put all of this stuff into the data for the AI system coupled with his books. So when you ask a question, it will do a quick spin round and come back with some suggestions. And it's quite fun to use, I think, as a tool to empower parents to signpost them. And for teachers, it's a useful tool. I don't think it's the panacea, but I think you have to use these technologies sensibly. But my daughter, who's a nursery nurse, and she tried to break it by saying, oh... We tried it, the computer. My child is two years old, but can't pronounce S. should I be worried? And it came back with the correct answer, said no, there's nothing to worry about. Up to four years old, some children won't be able to pronounce the sound S properly. And then it gave her the advice that she would give, because a manager of a nursery nurse, the advice you'd give to her staff. Now all of her team have just started that. None of them have any experience. So that, I could see, could be useful for training numbers, the ratio of good advice to people. That's the way I see it working in the short term. Jon Eckert: No, and I think that's great because it enhances the human's ability to meet the need of the human right in front of them. Because I will always believe that teaching is one of the most human things that we do. James: It is. Jon Eckert: And so any way that we can enhance that with any tool, whether it's a pencil or an artificial intelligence tool that allows you to give feedback and synthesize things and help with design. I also believe we just need to give credit where credit's due. I don't love it when we don't give credit for tools that we use. So if you're using UDL, they're a great people cast. We're about to have a call with them later today. They do great work. And so the same thing. If you have a digital tool, share that so that we know here's what we did and here's how we can spread that collective expertise to others. And so what role does IFIP play in bringing networks of people together to do that? Because in your convenings, that's one of the main things you do. So can you talk a little bit about that? James: Yeah. Well, in the title if you like, in our forums, one of the things that Daniel is very keen on is sustainable growth. So we want to introduce people to each other. And it's surprising with head teachers and principals who struggle. I've just come back from Brazil from a UNESCO GEM, which is a global education meeting, where the focus was on the quality of the leadership. And we need to give, empower our leaders. They're often working on their own. One of the roles of the IFIP is to join them together. So we're launching in January at the BET Show, which is the biggest technology show in the world, apparently, in London Excel Center, our Global School Principals Forum. So we have a forum for them. We have a forum for specialists, forum for pastoral leads. And we've also got regional forums of South America, North America, Asia, just to try to bring people together. Because when you share the experience, and I've been really grateful this morning for the opportunity to walk through and see some American schools that you share the ideas, you see the similarities. That's the power and that's so important. Jon Eckert: No, and that's been our experience. Whether we're just in the states or internationally, there's so much good work going on. We just need to have ways of connecting human beings who are doing it, so it doesn't feel like it's another thing to do, but it's a better way to do what we're already doing. And so I feel like that's what UDL does. I feel like that's what IFIP is about. And that the most meaningful part of our time in Paris at UNESCO was not in the panels, it was in the conversations that happened over lunch, in the hallways. The panel may have sparked a conversation, but it's hey, what are you doing here? And what are you doing there? And I walked away with multiple connections of people that we'll continue to talk to because, again, there's so much good work going on. Yeah, go ahead. James: My memory of the... Because it was a very stale affair, wasn't it? And the bureaucratic approach, UNESCO, because you feel like you're a United Nations and lots of people talking were sat down for hours and hours, was when you lifted your hand and actually ask a few questions. That's inclusion, isn't it? Eric was saying that people who were leaving the room walked back in to listen because that was interesting and someone was asking them how they feel and bringing it back into reality. That's so important. But I also think inclusion, there is an interesting power dynamic with inclusion. A guy called Michael Young who's a professor of education at UCL, talks about the right for all children and young people to be taught powerful knowledge. What knowledge are we giving them? How are we empowering them? So I think inclusion is all about discovering your power within, if you like. That's so important so that they begin to see. And some of the teachers are saying this morning, kids know what they see, what they've experienced. And if you introduce new ways of dealing with anger or with pain, they don't have to fight. They don't have to resort to what they've necessarily seen. Then give them new strategies. That's empowering those children. Jon Eckert: Well, and Adam and Caroline who were taking you around, they're behavioral interventionists. And they are always busy because there are kids that are struggling with how to manage the feelings that they have. And if they don't have people giving them those strategies, how do they grow? And again, that's very human teaching, and Adam and Caroline are great models of that. James: They were wonderful. So good, and it was the light touch that impressed me. Because I've worked with, as I say, school improvement offices. And the trick is not to push people down. It's to make them think twice about what they've done or how they could ask a question better. And their observations of the displays on the walls and just the language teachers and teaching assistants use has a profound effect. I do believe that inclusion is about the students look at the way their teachers behave. It's nothing to do with this pedagogy or the post. It's about how did they respond to me? How did they respond to the other person in the class? What's important to them? How do they talk? That's the inclusion that you teach. Empowering them to make the similar choices when they're older. Jon Eckert: That's well said. So our lightning round, I usually ask four or five questions that have relatively short answers. So first one, what's the worst advice you've ever received as an educator? James: Oh, as an educator? Worst advice. Jon Eckert: Oh, it could be as a human being if you want. James: Well, when I was young, my dad had many qualities and taught me many good things. But one of the worst things he said to me was, "Don't use your money, use theirs." So he would borrow money. And that got me off to a terrible start in life. And I learned through my own experience that it was better to use... Well, I was always using my own money. Jon Eckert: Yes. Yes, okay. James: But I could use it better. But bless him because he's no longer with us. But that was one piece. Jon Eckert: No, that's a tough start. James: Yeah. Jon Eckert: Thank you for that. What's the best advice you've received? James: The best advice, I think, was to go back to university. Jon Eckert: Okay. James: I dropped out of school to get engaged, because that's what you do when you're 19. And I was going to get married, but it didn't happen. And then I went to do a summer job, which lasted for 10 years. Jon Eckert: That's a long summer. James: But my blessed teacher, Michael Brampton, who gave me a love for painting, history of art, he kept on pestering me go back to university. I went back as a mature student and loved it. I think people should start degrees when they're near in the thirties because you appreciate it so much more. Jon Eckert: Yes. James: So that advice he gave me led to such a change in my life. Jon Eckert: Yes. Well, and then you went on to get a degree in art history, philosophy, then a master's in computer science. So you went all in. James: Yes. And that took me into education. And the time I went in, there weren't many teachers that were doing anything with computers. Jon Eckert: So as you get to see all this around the world, what's the biggest challenge that you see schools facing that you work with? James: I think it's manpower. Jon Eckert: Okay. James: I think there's a real manpower issue and belief that school can make a difference. I think one of the things that we believe in IFIP is that positive change is possible. And sometimes it's shocking going to schools. And if you do make people see that the positive change is possible, it transforms them. So advocacy, shared vision. And one of your colleagues was saying this morning, just changing the mantra can make a profound difference. Jon Eckert: Yeah. So what makes you the most optimistic as you get to see all the schools all around the world? James: Yeah. Well, I've just come back from Stockholm in Sweden, and I was really, really impressed by the school there. It was one of the best schools in Stockholm. It was a school that had in their entrance hall, you'd expect it to be very austere and you don't want to see any bad stuff in your entrance hall. But they had a table tennis table set up and they had a piece of found art or hanging above. And it was the whole sense of the school's about children started there, about young people. But in Sweden, it's all about sustainability. Everyone is expected to clear up after themselves, be mindful of other people, respectful. Even in the hotel where I stayed, I had to sort my rubbish in my room. It's that approach that starts from not just in school, across the board. Jon Eckert: Yeah. James: So that impressed me. Jon Eckert: Yeah, that's a beautiful example. One of my favorite schools outside of Nashville, Tennessee, they don't have custodians that clean up the building. They have 20 minutes at the end of the day where the students do all of the cleaning, including the bathrooms. Which you start to take care of stuff better when you're the one who has to clean it up. And the peer pressure to take care of it shifts a little bit. So it's a great word. All right, one other thing. Oh, best book that you've read last. James: Can I give you two books? Jon Eckert: Absolutely. James: I mean, I've got into fiction in a big way recently. So I use Audible, the app. Jon Eckert: Oh, yes. James: And I've been working through all kinds of classics that I never read properly. Just reread The Hobbit and Tom Sawyer. But I've gone through... The Name of the Rose stuck with me recently. I so enjoyed reading it. And I've just got into Robert Harris. He's written Conclave, which has just come out as a feature film. And a series of books called Imperium about Cicero and Oratory and how the Roman Empire was lost. But they aren't the books. Jon Eckert: I love that. Go ahead. James: But the two books, one is by an English specialist called Mary Myatt. And one of the really practical books that she wrote was The Curriculum: Gallimaufry to coherence. Gallimaufry is a word, I'm not sure if it's Gaelic, but it means a mess. So going from a mess to coherence. And that book is all about how it's important that children struggle. That learning only happens. We try to protect kids all the time that way. No, they should struggle. You imagine if everything's easy. And then she says this, if everything's easy, it's hard to learn. There's nothing to hold onto. There's no scratch marks. You need some of that. So Mary Myatt, that's a brilliant book. The other book is by Duncan Green called How Change Happens. And that's all about this idea of power. And he talks about power within, that's your self-confidence power with when you've got solidarity with people. Power to change things and then power over people. But it strikes me that as he shows in his book, where you've got instances where you've got the 'I Can' campaign in South Asia, all about women who were being violently treated by men, reclaiming their self-worth. It's like invisible power. Where does it come from? The change. You can't see any difference, but inside they've changed dramatically to stand up collectively against something. And that's what we need to do with students. Build that self-power inside. Jon Eckert: Great recommendations. And we talk a lot about struggling well and where that fuel comes from. And so, love that book by Mary Myatt. I'll have to get the spelling of that from you when we get off. My also favorite thing about that is I asked for one book recommendation and I wrote down at least seven. So, well done James. All right, well hey. We really appreciate you coming over. We look forward to potentially doing a convening where we get to bring great people together who want to work on serving each kid well in this way that benefits all of us. So hopefully that will happen sometime in the coming year. But really grateful for your partnership and a chance to go visit schools and have you on the podcast. James: Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Thank you.  

On this week's episode, Free Press Managing Editor Joe Spear and Photo Editor Casey Ek detail reporter Mark Fischenich's recent chronicling of a slashing of fees for developers in Mankato. Plus, a new housing development may be in store for Good Counsel hill. 

Leinster Post-Primary Schools SH - SKC v Good Counsel Match Report on CRKC 22.01.2025

Leinster Post-Primary Schools SH - Brian Dowling SKC (Post v Good Counsel) on CRKC 22.01.2025

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The Rose Mass for the Unborn is coming up January 22nd at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Plymouth. Mary Lockwood joins us today to explain and share about her pro-life work.

The Rose Mass for the Unborn is coming up January 22nd at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Plymouth. Mary Lockwood joins us today to explain and share about her pro-life work.

Fr. Mattingly shares a special announcement with the parishioners of Our Lady of Good Counsel: a parish visitation set to commence in February 2025. *Parishioners, find a letter sharing more in your folder after Mass*

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Sunday morning, the 15th of December, 2024, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We start off in Proverbs 16:18: “Pride goes before destruction,And a haughty spirit before a fall.”Then we go straight to the Book of Daniel 4:31 and: “…the kingdom has departed from you! “Oh my dear friend, we need to be careful of that terrible thing called pride. Nebuchadnezzar was the most powerful man on earth. He was the King of Babylon. That is modern-day Iran. He ruled the whole world in those days and yet he fell in a moment. He ended up grazing grass in the field like an ox. The Bible tells us his hair grew long, his nails like claws of a bird. For seven seasons he did that until he humbled himself and acknowledged that Father God was the Ruler of the earth and everything in it. We need to put men and women around us that can advise us and then we need to be humble enough to take their godly counsel. It's safe to have men and women around you to guide you. Listen to your wife, young man. She loves you and will tell you the truth. Be careful of flatterers, those who guide you and tell you what you want to hear. Yes-men around you are very dangerous. You don't need them. I have no less than five advisers. These are men of substance. They are from different churches, different walks of life, and we meet every year regularly and they advise me on what to do. They don't tell me what to do, they advise me, and they don't necessarily agree with me because they are trying to look after me and the Word of God. When Nebuchadnezzar finally had understanding, the Bible says, 'reason', he realised he could do nothing without God and when he did that, his kingdom was restored to him. Today, take good counsel from people who love you and don't tell you what you want to hear but tell you the truth and then you will succeed and God will get all the glory through your life.Jesus bless you and goodbye.

The Good Counsel vs. DeMatha high school football rivalry is one of the most storied matchups in the country. Both programs boast a rich tradition of excellence, producing elite talent that often transitions to college and NFL success. DeMatha, with its decades of dominance under legendary coach Bill McGregor, set the standard for high school football with its physicality and deep rosters. Good Counsel emerged as a formidable rival in the 2000s, particularly under coach Bob Milloy, building a powerhouse program that could challenge DeMatha's reign. Their annual clash is marked by intense competition, dramatic finishes, and passionate fanbases, often with championship implications on the line. Beyond the scoreboard, this rivalry represents the pride and prestige of two schools that have defined high school football on a national level.

Brian Dowling St. Kieran's Mgr. chats to CRKC (Post v Good Counsel) 14.11.2024

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Cecilia Mortensen (Our Lady of Good Counsel, Mtn. Home)

Janelle Sams (Our Lady of Good Counsel, Mtn. Home)

Faith Ventures welcomes Jake Wiskerchen, professional counselor and entrepreneur helping others in the realms of mental health and emotional well-being. This episode dives deep into Jake's thought-provoking insights on the crucial role of core emotions in our lives, the power of vulnerability, and the significance of authentic connections within a spiritual framework. Jake, the founder of Zephyr Wellness, discusses how societal norms often suppress emotional expression, and explains the importance of exploring emotions like anger to achieve peace. He emphasizes that effective counseling should be goal-oriented and time-limited, not indefinite. (He even says he is trying to work himself out of a job!) Beyond his counseling endeavors, Jake shares the evolution of his mental health podcast "Noggin Notes," which started as an app and pivoted into a global platform addressing mental well-being in areas that have not typically been receptive to such ideas. He also sheds light on his involvement with "Walk the Talk America," a unique initiative bridging the gap between firearms ownership and mental health care. We delve into Jake's personal journey, his past experiences, and how his deep faith and Christian values influence his professional life. From his insights on integrating psychology with spirituality to advocating for mental health within church communities, Jake's story is one of holistic healing and community service.

A Daily Move Swiftly Thought, in which I started a week long series about lessons I've learned from playing football for a high school in Maryland named "Good Counsel." Makeyamove.com AswandC.com D1Transfer.com

Have you heard the myths about work-life balance for entrepreneurs? Some say it's about having equal time for work and personal life, others believe it's about completely separating the two, and there's also the myth that achieving work-life balance means sacrificing career growth. But what if I told you that these myths are holding you back from true success? I'll share the truth with you, but first, let's unravel these myths together. Are you ready to discover the real secret to work-life balance for entrepreneurs? In this episode, you will be able to: Learn how to scale your business and regain control with effective strategies. Discover the importance of work-life balance for entrepreneurs and how it can transform your business and personal life. Master powerful strategies for overcoming business challenges and achieving sustainable success. Uncover the secrets to building a successful personal brand as a speaker and standing out in your industry. Adopt a growth mindset for personal development and unlock your full potential in business and life. My special guest is Richard Walsh Richard Walsh, the CEO of Sharpen the Spear Coaching, is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience. An accomplished author, speaker, and podcast host, Richard's expertise lies in delivering immediate problem-solving results while implementing long-term strategies for systemization and scalability. As a husband and father of six, a US Marine, champion boxer, black belt, and internationally recognized steel sculptor, Richard's diverse background brings a unique perspective to achieving work-life balance. His journey, from a nomadic childhood to his unorthodox approach to education and early career experiences, has shaped his understanding of adaptability and success. With a wealth of practical wisdom, Richard embodies the essence of sustainable harmony between work and personal life, making him an intriguing and relatable guest for entrepreneurial individuals seeking balance. Connect with Richard Welsh Website: https://sharpenthespearcoaching.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richard.walsh.9231 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-walsh-866ab237/ Connect with Dwight Heck! Website: https://giveaheck.com (Free Book Offer) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/give.a.heck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dwight.heck Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Giveaheck YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@giveaheck LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwight-raymond-heck-65a90150/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@giveaheck The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:02 - Introduction to Richard Walsh 00:01:15 - Connection and Conversation 00:02:26 - Childhood and Adaptation 00:06:12 - Academic Struggles 00:10:29 - Entrepreneurial Journey 00:11:54 - Appreciation for Water Features 00:13:49 - Financial Struggles and Epiphany 00:15:03 - Unexpected Parenthood Journey 00:17:43 - Redemption and Transformation 00:21:58 - Values and Parenting 00:23:29 - Homeschooling and Standardized Testing 00:24:34 - Business Challenges and Evolution 00:26:25 - Prioritizing Business and Life Balance 00:49:44 - Action, Belief, Consistency 00:50:47 - Pushing Beyond Comfort Zones 00:54:48 - Writing a Book as a Cathartic Experience 00:58:43 - The Purpose of the Book and Academy 00:59:58 - Evolving Mindset and Adaptability 01:03:26 - Value of Time and Flexibility 01:06:00 - Balance of Closed-mindedness and Open-mindedness 01:07:23 - Seeking Wisdom and Good Counsel 01:10:18 - Embracing Your Zone of Genius 01:11:42 - Building Business Through Referrals 01:12:40 - Overcoming Referral Drought 01:13:03 - Misconceptions About Referral Incentives 01:17:21 - The Importance of Experience in Referrals 01:32:42 - Never Giving Up 01:34:27 - The Power of Gratitude 01:34:55 - Striving for Greatness 01:35:18 - Reaching Out to Richard 01:36:01 - Taking Action and Avoiding Excuses 01:37:35 - Final Words and Contact Information 

I hope you value anyone in your life who can give you good counsel. It's a treasure!But many people don't know the art of asking for or giving counsel.Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn how to do it.Scripture Used in Today's MessageProverbs 12:15Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"?If not, you may request a copy on my website, www.åTomthePreacher.comWe send a copy to anyone who donates to our ministry, but if you can't do so, simply request a copy by sending us an email.Who do you know that needs to hear today's message? Go ahead and forward this to them, along with a prayer that God will use it in their life.To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, click herehttps://www.tomthepreacher.com/support************ Do you want to have all your sins forgiven and know God personally? *********Check out my video "The Bridge Diagram" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Kjwrlind8&t=1sCheck out my website, www.TomthePreacher.com, to learn more about my ministry and sign up for my daily email. And make sure to request a copy of my book, Takin' it to Their Turf, when you visit my website.Check out my videos on this channel to learn how to answer tough questions challenging our faith.

It's the feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Mother of Truth, and the birthday of Marcus Aurelius, seeker of truth. And: John Scott drops the gloves and drops by to talk faith, family, and the fight for the Stanley Cup!

26th April, 2024 – Join Thomas Murphy to discover the amazing heritage of our Catholic Faith! Today, Thomas discusses our Lady of Good Counsel, Saint Cletus and Saint Marcellinus. The Catholic Heritage Hour is brought to you by the Catholic Heritage Association of Ireland.  Listen in live every Friday at 3:20 PM or every Wednesday […] The post E220 | The Catholic Heritage Hour – Thomas Murphy appeared first on Radio Maria Ireland.

Making the family stronger is the goal today as Deacon Harold and John Sablan talk about Marriage, family and Male Spirituality. Also, taking a look at Psalm 45. www.worldablaze.org www.johnsablan.com Catholic Counseling & Coaching Services www.mogc.org (Mother of Good Counsel) - my wife's practice www.bryahananlmft.com (my daughter's practice) www.serviamcounseling.com (my son's practice) www.serviaminstitute.com (Catholic Coaching Institute)

After some initial persecution, Paul had been peacefully teaching the gospel to the Gentiles. When word of blasphemy arose, he was quick to compare notes…

Claude and LB covered varsity golf tryouts for Good Counsel High School at Manor Country Club in Rockville Maryland. They were on location, spoke with the coach and some of the students!

On High School Football America's "Championship Chat" Podcast, Jeff Fisher talks with Andy Stefanelli, who lead Good Counsel to a Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championship last season. The team's 10-1 season led to a No. 14 ranking in the High School Football America 300 national rankings, powered by NFL Play Football. Get more high school football news at https://highschoolfootballamerica.com Visit NFL Play Football at https://playfootball.nfl.com

Please follow The Path to Authenticity on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.  Conquering Hard Things Episode 228 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with friend of the show, past guest, therapist, and podcaster Eric Bricker. Eric is the host of the Good Counsel podcast and co-founder of the Trauma Studio. Enjoy.  -tg […]

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Salutations! This week's episode was hosted by DJ Boss Player with Booch and S. Patton, two of his high school classmates! They talked about the good old days and so much else, including: the new school, social media, Jada and Will, love & marriage, Black Men Don't Cheat, Boss' nuptials, Booch's party,

Jim Estes has enjoyed a long journey tied to this game. The DC area native and long-time resident spent years playing professionally on various tours both domestically and abroad, playing in five majors and earning his PGA Tour card for a year in the late 90s. But his enduring contribution to the game is co-founding the Salute Military Golf Association, created in 2006 to help post 9/11 wounded veterans improve life after combat through the game of golf. Jim talks with us about making an impact on the lives of wounded veterans, his time playing for Fred Funk at UMD, coaching the Good Counsel program for a decade and moving to Blue Mash after over 20 years at Olney Golf Park. jimestesgolf.com smga.org Sponsored byUnion GreenLocally inspired gear and exceptional-quality golf products designed for both comfort and style, wherever you are.Enter code “BeltwayGolfer20” for 20% off your orderListen or watch episode 76 below!https://youtu.be/KwAaBGd51pg

Good Counsel recently changed up their business plan, letting customers shop for stylish clothes with sizes to 8XL. We talk about Chubstr's recent review of the changes and what Good Counsel has to offer. Links: - Good Counsel in-depth review: https://chubstr.com/resources/good-counsel-big-tall-shop-review/Beer:Jody: Meteor Shower Pale Lager, by Ghostfish Brewing Company, Seattle, WABruce: Hofbrau Dunkel, by Staatliches Hofbräuhaus München, Munich, Germany

The guys had a chance to talk High School golf with Coach Daniel Booth, Head Golf Coach at Good Counsel High School (Olney MD).

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - The Vatican announced Wednesday that there will be laypeople participating as voting members in the Synod on Synodality's October assembly, a break with past custom. Pope Francis also approve every member in advance. Previously, synodal gatherings have allowed laypeople to participate as auditors, without the right to vote. The general assembly of the Synod on Synodality will take place in two sessions, in October 2023 and October 2024. After the vote on a final document for the assembly, the pope alone decides whether to take any actions based on the recommendations in the final text or whether to adopt it as an official Church document. In past synods, auditors included priests, religious, and laypeople, who did not have the right to vote in synod deliberations. Now, these 70 members will be able to vote. According to the synod leadership, it is requested that “50% of [the selected people] be women and that the presence of young people also be emphasized.” https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254176/vatican-announces-laypeople-including-women-will-vote-in-synod-on-synodality-assembly Today, the Church celebrates Our Lady of Good Counsel, a purportedly miraculous image of the Virgin Mary and the child Jesus which appeared in an Italian church in the 15th century. Countless miracles have been attributed to the prayerful intercession of Our Lady of Good Counsel. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/our-lady-of-good-counsel-445

The kind of counsel we receive can be the difference between victory or defeat.

Join host Karen Garnett as she welcomes the fourth of our NPLL 2023 Pro-Life Impact Award and Pro-Life Impact Grant Nominees: Christopher Bell, Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer of Good Counsel Homes! Good Counsel Homes has been lovingly caring for homeless, pregnant mothers and babies since 1985, welcoming any pregnant mother with or without older children. Good Counsel never says “no” to a pregnant woman in need. Free day care is provided for the women to be able to work or attend school. With 3 Good Counsel maternity homes in New York and 1 in New Jersey, and through counseling across the country, 8,200+ mothers have been served; 1,290 babies have been born to mothers living in Good Counsel Homes; over 774,607 days of help and nights of shelter have been provided to homeless mothers and their children. Since 2018, 57% of Good Counsel residents have gained employment and 54% have achieved educational advancement! 44,000+ calls have been answered by its 24/7 Helpline since its launch in 1996. The average occupancy in Good Counsel homes has been over capacity, at 101%. In a recent year, Good Counsel mothers received 14,148 professional one-on-one counseling sessions with their case managers. Good Counsel has also helped establish 9 maternity homes in 8 additional states. Further, Good Counsel offers an Exodus program, which is assistance and counseling for former residents, as well as counseling for men, women, and siblings impacted by abortion through its Lumina (which means “Light”) program – effectively helping to break the cycle of repeat and intergenerational abortions. You'll love this inspiring conversation with Chris!

What are the 4Qs?  (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out. The team behind the award winning film "Good Counsel" hopped onto Zoom for a DIF interview so of course I had to have them answer the 4Qs above.  Chandra Bond (actor/producer), Janelle Jones (actor), and Aaron Bennett (writer) take turns telling us about some of their favorite films.  I'm also proud to say that their excellent film "Good Counsel" is in Season 7, Episode 1 of the Discover Indie Film TV Series on Amazon Prime Video! You can learn more about these lovely, talented people at these links: Chandra Bond on Instagram @chandra.bond and the web at Chandrabond.com Aaron Bennett on Instagram @aaronwritesstuff Janelle Jones is refreshing not online! Discover Indie Film Links DIF Website  - DIF Instagram  - DIF Facebook  - DIF Twitter  TVHi Links TVHi Website  - TVHi Instagram  - TVHi Facebook  - TVHi Twitter 

The rare Four Guest podcast! Chandra Bond (actor/producer), Janelle Jones (actor), Aaron Bennett (writer) & David J. Levine (director) collaborated to make the film "Good Counsel," an Official Selection at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2020 and took home a Grand Jury Prize.  I'm proud to say that this excellent film is in Season 7, Episode 1 of the Discover Indie Film TV Series on Amazon Prime Video! You can learn more about these lovely, talented people at these links: Chandra Bond on Instagram @chandra.bond and the web at Chandrabond.com David J. Levine on Instagram @shootingonthedl Aaron Bennett on Instagram @aaronwritesstuff Janelle Jones is refreshing not online! Discover Indie Film Links DIF Website  - DIF Instagram  - DIF Facebook  - DIF Twitter  TVHi Links TVHi Website  - TVHi Instagram  - TVHi Facebook  - TVHi Twitter 

(0:01) Tom Doran, known to his fans and readers as mystery novelist T.M. Doran, reads a passage from his most popular fantasy novel, “Toward the Gleam.” Doran is a parishioner at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Plymouth, and a modern-day J.R.R. Tolkien — or at least an author in the same mold. (2:08) The narrator describes the plot of “Toward the Gleam,” a mystery novel that takes place between the two world wars. Professor John Hill discovers an ancient manuscript while taking refuge in a cave during a storm. Hill begins a quest to decipher the manuscript. (3:23) Doran describes his passion for writing, as well as his inspiration for “Toward the Gleam,” one of a trilogy. Doran talks about authors whom he admires, starting with Tolkien and his “Lord of the Rings” masterpiece. (5:49) Doran talks about “Toward the Gleam,” which he describes as a “mysterious story about truth and beauty and the consequences of rejecting truth and beauty.” He discusses how his novels are a way of revealing something about God. (9:08) While his novels are set in far-off lands and his plots carried out by fictional characters, Doran says the lessons contained in his books are relatable to everyone, from moral and ethical dilemmas to the mundane. (10:30) Doran reads another passage from “Toward the Gleam.” The author discusses his creative process, exploring the story from the vantage point of the main characters. (12:49) Doran talks about how his novels are a form of “pre-evangelization.” While his works aren't overtly religious, they lead readers to discover basic truths about God, humanity and creation. (16:02) The narrator discusses other Catholic “pre-evangelist” authors such as Tolkien, Flannery O'Connor, and Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Doran talks about challenge the pervasive ideas of the culture, battling relativism with a focus on the good, the true and the beautiful. (19:12) Like “The Lord of the Rings,” Doran hopes his books can help people see that life presents countless opportunities to choose good and to avoid evil. God is the ultimate author, but he leaves each of us to fashion our own stories, Doran says. Reporting by Daniel Meloy; script by Casey McCorry; narration and production by Ron Pangborn This episode is sponsored by G.A. Fuchs Company. Church supplies to take you from ashes to Easter, shop G.A. Fuchs Company for everything you need as you journey through Lent to Easter. Visit fuchschurchsupply.com. Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Fireside. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

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