Mrs. Maureen Dwyer: Theology Teacher/Department Chairperson at Fr. Judge High School
In June, Maureen Dwyer retired from Father Judge High School after teaching theology for over 35 years. During her time at Judge, Maureen has supported the Salesian community in her actions, her classes and her ordinary, everyday duties. The Oblates are grateful for the service and Salesian optimism that Maureen has demonstrated in striving to live the devout life each day.
Mrs. Maureen Dwyer
“Every moment is an opportunity to do something ordinary with extraordinary love . . .”
One of our greatest gifts is the opportunity to be present to each other. When we are mindful of this and when we remember who and whose we are, all of our tasks are rooted in love.
Wherever I find myself in a day - - asking students to mask up before praying the Salesian Direction of Intention, commiserating with a colleague about pandemic teaching challenges, going for a run to destress, figuring out something to make for dinner, frantically cleaning the house before company arrives, celebrating a birthday, playing peekaboo with a precious grandbaby, praying and fasting for peace - - there are grace-filled connections.
Our seemingly ordinary everyday activities, when we are open, allow us to experience the essential connectedness of all of creation and the God who is Love walking or running beside us on the way . . .
