courage
Rarely have I needed courage with a capital ‘C’ – that big Courage to run into a burning building to save a child, to front… Read More »courage
Empathy
Soft eyes
The ‘eyes have it!’ A play on words I know – “the ayes have it!” All of my life I have been fascinated by eyes… Read More »Soft eyes
Dad
One of my good friends is Principal of a large school. He affectionately calls me Br Lamington – at least I think it is affectionally.… Read More »Dad
R U Ok
Over recent years we have heard the question, “Are you OK?” asked more and more. This simple question has become the centrepiece of media campaigns… Read More »R U Ok
Fidelity
It was a rainy Brisbane Summer’s night: a Friday. Rainy really isn’t the right word. It was bucketing down and Damien was in one of… Read More »Fidelity
Basin and Towel
I recently spent eight hours in the Emergency department of a large hospital. One of the Brothers got some sap in his eye while gardening.… Read More »Basin and Towel
Bucket List
I have to admit that the term bucket list hardly rated a mention in my life until recently. Sure I had seen the 2007 movie,… Read More »Bucket List
One
Recently we had the anniversary of the famous Martin Luther King, “I have a dream!” speech. Regardless of your politics or world view it would… Read More »One
Why?
I can remember as a young teacher visiting the family of a boy I taught. The lad had a young brother who was about 4… Read More »Why?
One Step
A dear friend of mine – Denis Hernon – used to say to me, “Damien, can you leave that which is essential and attend to… Read More »One Step