Many people confuse authority and the power of efficiency, as if the first role of people with responsibility is to take decisions, command effectively and so exercise power. But their role first of all is to be a person to whom others can turn for help and advice, to provide security, to affirm, to support, to encourage and to guide.
Every human activity can be put at the service of the divine and of love. We should all exercise our gift to build community.
We work for peace every time we exercise authority with wisdom and authentic love.
