Haley Nus

Teaching Unconditional Surrender: Worshipping God through Mary’s historical context and Magnificat Prayer

As a Protestant teaching in a Catholic education setting, I led students last May into a topic that should be valuable to Christians of all denominations: a historical understanding of Mary. While Mary is widely known as the mother of Jesus and as a symbol of someone who radically trusted God, most people have littleContinue reading “Teaching Unconditional Surrender: Worshipping God through Mary’s historical context and Magnificat Prayer”

July 2021 Monthly Summary

Last month, I was inundated by God’s kindness, generosity, and nurture. Today I am flying out to visit family in the Pacific Northwest for several weeks, but not without first celebrating the goodness of God. Simple Pleasures Spending time in the pool Spending time near the creek Weaving flower crowns out of Texas hill countryContinue reading “July 2021 Monthly Summary”

Remembering our Year: Connections to Catholic Social Teaching

Earlier this year, I happened to read a book called, “The Bible and the Believer”, ecumenically written by Peter Enns (Protestant), Daniel J Harrington (Catholic), and Mark Zvi Brettler (Jewish). In this book, the authors discuss key differences and similarities in ways each of their respective groups relate to the text of the bible. AsContinue reading “Remembering our Year: Connections to Catholic Social Teaching”

June 2021 Monthly Summary

Ahh, June. The time of year when today’s passing thoughts birth next year’s curriculum, When the flies remind us that DC was built on a swamp, When yesterday’s midday walks shift into evening, For the fragrance of Jasmine flowers and lack of sunburns, When alarm clocks are respected, then dismissed, then dishonored, A time ofContinue reading “June 2021 Monthly Summary”

Student Reflections and Favorite Projects from 2020-2021

As the 2020-2021 school year has come to a close, I gave my students the opportunity to reflect on where they’ve been, where they’re going, and how they’ve changed. Within these reflections, a handful of themes emerged, such as increasing devotion to God, increasing confidence, the importance of community, dealing with change/aging, loving math, andContinue reading “Student Reflections and Favorite Projects from 2020-2021”