St Alphonsus: A Leader after the heart of Jesus the Eternal Shepherd...

Each day of the triduum will focus on two essential qualities of servant leadership. Together, these qualities present a vision of leadership that is needed not only within our Congregation but also in the Church, our families, our communities, and society.

A leader formed in the spirit of Jesus is one who remains constantly centred on Christ;

one who guides with wisdom,

cares with compassion,

encourages with hope,

reconciles with mercy,

lives with humility and selflessness,

and above all

seeks to become a shepherd after the heart of Jesus, the Eternal Shepherd.

As we reflect on these virtues, we will also see how they were embodied in the life and ministry of St Alphonsus. His unwavering commitment to the Gospel, his pastoral charity, his concern for the most abandoned, and his fidelity to God’s will continue to inspire Redemptorists and all who share in our mission today.

Therefore, we invite you to enter wholeheartedly into this triduum. May these days renew our appreciation of our Christian vocation to lead through service and strengthen our commitment as Missionaries of Hope in the footsteps of Jesus, our Servant Leader. May St Alphonsus teach us how to exercise leadership that is humble, courageous, compassionate, and always at the service of the mission of the Congregation and of the Church.

May this time of prayer prepare our hearts to celebrate his feast with renewed faith, hope, and missionary zeal. We request you to pass on to your friends, family, near and dear ones to benefit much.

Scala News, Rome

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