Dr. Angela Logan
From shy church speeches to teaching at Notre Dame, Dr. Angela Logan reflects on the power of investing in young lives.
“Today, I always chuckle at my mother’s persistence and now see how it helped build my confidence that would lead to future success in high school, college, and my career. My mother believed in me even when I could not quite believe in myself, and I now try to pass this along when teaching at the Mendoza College of Business and preaching at my local church. I still feel the butterflies, but I always remember that my mother had confidence in me then and is cheering wildly for me from Heaven now.
“In Advent, we are invited to hear the voices that proclaim who the coming savior will be. How are we listening to those voices, allowing them to inspire us, and taking up the charge to be a person of influence and support to the next generation?”
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This is very powerful cause when I didn’t believe in myself my mom did. It helped me become the man that I am today.
So thank you for passing that on. It’s really gonna help those in need.
God bless you!
Thank you Dr Logan, giving to that next generation while acknowledging parents and grandparents is soooo important. This is what they will carry with them. Thank you for your beautiful message
As a child and young adult, I am reminded of how shy and introverted I once was. My parents were instrumental in providing opportunities for me to grow as a confident young woman. Dr Logan’s reflection hits home to me.
Thank you Dr. Logan for sharing the importance of faith and family, and inspiring those at Notre Dame and beyond. Your message is heartfelt.
God Bless!
“Becoming the Person I once needed.” This phrase spoken today is one I shall ponder all day and beyond. What does Little David still Need? I am wondering how to become the person I once needed, and probably still need. The Stories we tell ourselves can change. May mine change.
I also wonder how the business school is so much different than the one I experienced when classes were held in what was the Hayes Healy Building.
I remember taking a tour of campus with a cousin who was considering attending Notre Dame over 10 years ago, the student tour guide did not know what was in the building as we walked by what I knew as the Hayes Healy Building…my business school.
This really touched me.
I lost my mum in July,the day before my birthday… no matter how how many times my life went wrong, how I strayed,how I messed up my mum was alway ready to get me back on my feet back on track .
She never stopped believing in me; she became my greatest friend,my spiritual director and my true sister in Christ …and I know that’s she’s still believing in me …always .
Miss you Mum.
Powerful and beautiful reflection. Thank God for the mom who believed in you and for your progress that led you to Notre Dame. You must be a wonderful inspiration to your students, the members of your church and to the entire ND community.
Thank you Dr. Logan. That is beautiful🍀
Dear Dr. Logan, What a beautiful gift your mother is! She probably didn’t realize at the time what a powerful infulence she was for your life and career. And how her influence and wisdom would be passed on to others through you.
Thank you for your reflection. Near the end, you mentioned the work “influence”. During Advent at my parish church, our theme is “Who are your influencers?” This theme has given me something to really reflect on.
Again, thank you for you wonderful words of reflection.
W O W!!! Wonderful! On point!! Way to go!!! Proud to say you are a colleague of mine
in the Mendoza College of Business.
What wonderful comments that remind us all of our mothers. What we all have in common is Notre Dame, Our Mother, who is bringing us all together during Advent.
Thank you Dr. Logan! Hope you have a Merry Christmas!
Thank you Dr. Logan. What an inspirational message that sometimes when we are pressed to do more, we find out we are very capable. Mothers are a gift to us. Merry Christmas!
A terrific sacred story. (And quite a long one to memorize!) Very inspiring. God bless you and prayers here for your mother. Peace! JW
Dr Angela,
If this wondrous Sacred Story is any indication, I think you conquered the heck out of your public shyness! SUCH a powerful, moving and inspiring telling – God continue to bless you as you set the example for both your students and their future selves…
Many thanks…many blessings. Dr. Logan
You are a true gift to your students. Your mother is still teaching us all. Thank you for sharing this. Blessings to you and yours.
Thank you … very inspirational ☘️