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Fr. Schneider: World's Oldest Teacher

The Guinness World Records recently recognized Fr. Geoffrey Schneider, a 99-year-old Australian Jesuit, as the world’s oldest active teacher.  He teaches religion and serves as chaplain at St. Aloysius College in Sydney.  He says that his secret is “a mountain of patience. If things are going wrong, don’t start shouting. Just proceed quietly and things will settle down eventually.”

Joe Koczera, SJ, has more about Fr. Schneider on his blog.  Here is a video profile.   (Click here to see the video on YouTube.)

Jim Manney
Jim Manneyhttps://www.jimmanneybooks.com/
Jim Manney is the author of highly praised popular books on Ignatian spirituality, including A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer (about the Daily Examen) and God Finds Us (about the Spiritual Exercises). He is the compiler/editor of An Ignatian Book of Days. His latest book is What Matters Most and Why. He and his wife live in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

3 COMMENTS

  1. How inspirational and what a beautiful tribute to one of God’s quiet servants!
    I really appreciate the quote that you have included as it is good advise for everyone: He says that his secret is “a mountain of patience. If things are going wrong, don’t start shouting. Just proceed quietly and things will settle down eventually.”
    Thanks for sharing this.

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