James Martin S J editor at large of America gave this year 39 s commencement address June 12 2015 at Santa Clara University He offered 10 pieces of advice that in his words I wish I had known at your age mdash ten things that would have made my life a lot easier Some are pieces of advice

In addition to inspiring discussions in parishes homes and major media outlets Pope Francis 39 just published encyclical will also prove to be a gift to Scripture teachers galvanizing as it has questions about the meaning of the early chapters of Genesis and its relationship to science and mode

'A good aesthetic education' goes beyond art class.

Vatican Radio recently published an interview with Fr Michael Garanzini S J secretary for higher education worldwide for the Society of Jesus The interview spans a range of matters across the field of Jesuit education Very worth the read Enjoy nbsp

Michael F McLean Ph D President of Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula CA recently delivered a talk to Catholic professionals and those in business arguing for the value of a Catholic liberal arts education Dr McLean hit familiar notes -- the Catholic liberal arts develop character deepen

Should teachers teach Shakespeare Valerie Strauss at the Washington Post summarizes a recent debate sparked by one teacher 39 s refusal to do so What do you think of Shakespeare Should Shakespeare be mandatory for American high school students Do you have a favorite Shakespeare play or sonnet a