Page 49 - Priorities #68-Summer 2017

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1. Terrence with his father Theodore, mother Gloria and Father Maurus before a trip to Hungary to compete in a fencing World Cup.
2. Receiving the 2009 HR Leadership Award from the Asia Pacific Congress for his ground breaking work on story-based communication skills.
3. Recent presentation to the Toronto Board of Trade.
4. Meeting with conference attendees.
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“Being an alternate to the 1996 Olympics was nothing compared to the journey... it’s cliché but I encourage everyone to relish the journey they are on and not the goal, no matter what they are pursuing.”
Terrence felt that his time at Priory was transformative for both himself and the school. “The school was going through a lot of transitions,” he said. “There was a “Jacob wrestling an angel,” sort of duel between the transition of the founders and the school’s natural evolution,” he added. Looking back, Terrence was impressed with the Benedictine Community upholding the faith and traditions, while also being open to new ideas.
Terrence connected with several of the monks when he was a student and is grateful to this day for the impact that they made on his life. “Father Maurus planted the seed of Christ deep in my heart,” said Terrence. He added, “I saw him perspire with the strength of his sharp mind, tireless labor, fiery passion to serve and his strong will to uphold what was good and true.” Father Martin also came to mind with his “electric smiles” and “infectious energy” that would help Terrence to re-center himself in darker moments. “I am forever grateful for the youthfulness of Father Martin’s spirit. His musical and artistic expressions instilled in me the desire to seek creative outlets to manifest my faith in concrete ways to give glory to God,” Terrence explained.
The Trudelle family also played a role in Terrence’s days at Priory. Terrence considered them his parents away from home and used to babysit their oldest son Stephen. “Babysitting Stephen was an honor,” said Terrence. “I was treated like an older brother. Mrs. Trudelle’s kindness and sense of humor lifted my spirits on countless occasions and Mr. Trudelle was equally ready to guide me as a parent and teacher as he was to play with me.”
As a storyteller, Terrence has many powerful stories that offer a wealth of op- portunities for inciting insights in others. But when asked what his favorite story was, his answer was even more powerful. “The story I am listening to at any given moment, especially when it is being shared from the life of another person. I am drawn to the stories that stir in my heart as I reflect on other people’s stories, the great stories of our faith and the stories that become wisdom that guide my actions in the present.”
Thank you Terrence for sharing your story.
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