Leading, Leading astray and Leading together
Monday, 32nd week in Ordinary Time
Tit 1:1-9; Lk 17:4-11
The Word speaks of three aspects of leadership in a community...
First is leading, leading after the heart of God, being inspired by the Holy Spirit and guided by teachings of the Lord.
Second is leading astray, where the evil one is active at play. That has been the quality of the evil one, right from the beginning of humanity. Temptor, as he is identified, he uses people in his influence to draw others to himself against good.
The third is leading the community together to unity, harmony and loving understanding. One of the most important tool in this regard would be forgiveness. No community or family can be built without daily and unfailing forgiveness.