Bits of the Gospel

Dearest me, The last time I made a loud reflection I was musing. Now this reflection below is not entirely mine. It can be squarely attributed to Bernard Lornegan, whose influential thought framework continues to guide me. When a religious Institute recognizes that it has human and intellectual resources to employ for the furtherance of a vision and mission entrusted to her, then that Institute has basically accepted a divine calling and at the same time profounded its role in management. Yes, Religious Institutes like volunteer associations, practically manage human and intellectual resources before the material ones. In fact, the only rule that the leaders (managers) or call them superiors of these Institutes ought to adhere to is one. Take time to talk to the members. Ask open-ended, probing questions that cannot be answered with a simple yes or no. We should not make the mistake of thinking that we know what each member thinks. Ask. Asking is always a sign of interest. Plannin...

I know of a man, a saint I have known, and encountered in the streets. I know of a man, I have met him again and again, bending over the down-trodden, just next to your house. I know of a man, with "a Big Heart", magnanimous! You too might have seen him cross the road just ahead of you, eager to reach out to the next man, and so touch his heart. This man of "a Big Heart" touches hearts and fascinates. He fascinates me and thousands others, who now have also grown big hearts, and have learnt the art of touching hearts! Thank you St Joseph Benedict Cottolengo!