Animating the vision of Edmund Rice Education Beyond Borders, an international coalition of over 300 schools in 25 countries around the world

"The proof that you are a Christian is that you can see Christ everywhere else" – Richard Rohr

"Our lives are a drop in the ocean in the shape of God" – Rumi

"Experience of human interconnectedness through our divine connection is the transition from charity to compassion" – Paul Coutinho

"The glory of God is seen in the human being fully alive" – St Irenaeus

TRUE NORTH REFLECTIONS

Towards a Vision for Catholic Education and the Spiritual Journey

Welcome to True North, a fortnightly reflection on Catholic Education and the spiritual journey. True North is a navigation reference point used by all who seek direction and orientation. It is my hope that this series of thoughts and reflections will be a source of inspiration, motivation and guidance to educators and spiritual seekers in all contexts. With deep gratitude to the vision of Edmund Rice, which has always nurtured, challenged and formed me throughout my journey, I dedicate these reflections to the thousands of wonderful educators with whom I have been privileged to serve for 40 years.

Dr Wayne Tinsey, EREBB Global Ambassador

Presence, Liberation and Compassion: Some Thoughts on Education in the Tradition of Edmund Rice

by Wayne Tinsey | February 7, 2022 | Authenticity | 0 Comments

What an honour and privilege to be able to share these ideas with you today. I am in awe of the way your school community strives to be faithful to the priorities of our Gospel and the vision of Edmund Rice. I hope that something of what I will share today will...

Some Reflections on Evangelisation and Mission

by Wayne Tinsey | November 10, 2021 | Authenticity | 0 Comments

From History Early models of Christian evangelisation pre-supposed the disintegration of the cultures into which the Gospel was introduced. The world was perceived to be evil and unredeemed. Outside the Church, it was seen that there was no, or at least little chance...

We Touch the Future: A Challenge and Privilege for Educators (Part 2)

by Wayne Tinsey | August 26, 2021 | Authenticity | 0 Comments

Please note: When I use the term ‘educator’ in this piece, I am referring not only to teachers but to all staff in schools who contribute to the formation of our young. Joan Chittister once said: It's not the answers we teach them to give; but rather it's the...

A Reflection on Gratitude and Happiness

by Wayne Tinsey | August 10, 2021 | Authenticity | 0 Comments

The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings. – Eric Hoffer – Like many people, each morning, I call to mind the things in my life that I am grateful for. As well as the positive and loving energy that it generates for me,...

The Preferential Option: Inclusion and Authenticity (Part 2)

by Wayne Tinsey | July 8, 2021 | Authenticity | 0 Comments

Alongside our call to be the face of God in the world, we are called to see the face of God in the world. As followers of Jesus, we see the face of God most clearly in the poor. Ignoring the poor means that we potentially ignore God, since through our attempts to...

Educating for Fullness of Life

by Wayne Tinsey | June 18, 2021 | Authenticity | 0 Comments

I have come that they may have life and have it to the full. – Jesus of Nazareth – A turning point in my career as a teacher came many years ago when I learned that a former student of mine committed suicide. This girl had been in my religion and homeroom classes for...

Education for Liberation

by Wayne Tinsey | June 9, 2021 | Authenticity | 0 Comments

There are some people whom slavery holds fast; however, there are many others who hold fast to slavery. – Seneca – For many people, meaning in key areas of their lives is packaged and imposed on them by their dominant cultures and they lack the skills to question...

We Touch the Future: A Challenge and Privilege for Educators (Part 1)

by Wayne Tinsey | May 26, 2021 | Authenticity | 0 Comments

Please note: When I use the term ‘educator’ in this piece, I am referring not only to teachers but to all staff in schools who contribute to the formation of our young. We are laying the foundations of a mighty edifice, whose completion shall not be seen in our day;...

The Preferential Option: God’s Love of the Poor (Part 1)

by Wayne Tinsey | April 30, 2021 | Authenticity | 0 Comments

God has a preferential love for the poor not because they are necessarily better than others, morally or religiously, but simply because they are poor and living in an inhuman situation is contrary to God’s will. – Gustavo Guttierez – _________ To speak with...

Authenticity in Mission

by Wayne Tinsey | March 31, 2021 | Authenticity | 0 Comments

The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult; and left untried! – G K Chesterton – Judge not your success by your numbers or the quality of your buildings… judge your success by the quality of your hearts and your efforts to...

EDMUND RICE EDUCATION BEYOND BORDERS

Edmund Rice Education Beyond Borders (EREBB) is an International network of Catholic schools.
We are present in over 20 countries, where our 280 schools educate almost 200,000 young people. We endeavor to promote global solidarity and offer a transformational education for justice and liberation.

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