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Lasallian In Action
January 26. 2024
I often remark to our students, faculty, and staff members that I care more about the casual and unexpected opportunities to observe a student outside of school than during the school day. There is nothing that makes me prouder than when I witness a student demonstrating our Lasallian values outside of the confines of our campus. Their actions illustrate that they have internalized the values and principles that they learned at CBA. These values are no longer found only within an adherence to rules but have developed to become principles that guide their life.
Witnessing alumni of all generations evokes this same sense of pride. These alumni act as exemplars for the ideals of Lasallian education and are role models for all of our current students. A terrific example of this is Mr. Ed Moses, CBA class of 1961. Ed Moses and his wife Lanie were the focus of the recent article on syracuse.com, Father of 5 boys says there’s real value in having your kids ‘cornered.' We can all learn from this well penned article by Emily Kulkus about the life and values of the Moses family.
In the article, Emily Kulkus explains, "So I asked Ed if he had advice for when he and his wife, Lanie, found time in between the chaos that is raising five boys to have conversations with their kids about what really mattered. Ed was quick to rattle off three scenarios: family dinners, in the car back and forth to sporting events, and skiing as a family."
Ed continued to discuss the importance of having your children "cornered." He explained, "Cornered is a good thing, when their attention can’t wander. I know that’s harder today.”
Pope Francis explains, "Communicating well begins with listening and an awareness that another person is before me. Listening and awareness aim to foster encounter and to overcome existing obstacles. Pope Francis continued, "Without silence and the space to think slowly, deeply, and purposefully, we risk losing not only cognitive capacities but also the depth of our interactions, both human and divine. The space for deliberate listening, attentiveness, and discernment of the truth is becoming rare."
Thank you to Ed and to all of our alumni who live a life committed to faith, community, and service. May each of our students continue to be blessed with the opportunity to witness these values through the lives of our graduates!
Mr. Matthew Keough
President, Christian Brothers Academy
