Leadership

“To be worthy of the task of governing a monastery, the abbot must always remember what his title signifies and act as a superior should.” (RB 2.1)

Expectations of others and from others can set us up for problems in our individual relationships and in work environments, families and in intentional communities like the monastery. Benedict’s guidelines, for the one elected as the leader, direct that person into a way of being that turns expectations into trust. It is Christ Jesus that leads us in this journey of transformation. The leader learns from each member and circumstance of the community how to balance weaknesses and strengths. The goal is unity in God’s grace which manifests itself through a leader and a community whose vision is peace.

Sr. Barbara, OSB