Left: Legionary brothers James Cleary, Gabriel Wendt, David Spillane y Esteban Castellanos.
“Unless your talents become service, they remain sterile.” – Thomas Alexander
I knew Br James Cleary when he was a toddler running around my parents’ house. Now he is studying in Rome.
On May 12th Br. James and his brother Legionaries joined thousands of others seminarians and priests for an encounter with Pope Francis. During the Q&A, the Holy Father highlighted the importance of intellectual formation, community life and leadership as service.
All of us lead others in one way or another. How do I view that role? Is it only to feed my vanity and thirst for control? Or, do I truly see it as opportunity to serve?
Pope Francis is inviting us to look to Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who serves his sheep so closely that he shares their smell.
The Pope greeting Legionary seminarian Br. Mauricio Ruiz, L.C.
