As we exercise our duties and make decisions concerning the flock entrusted to us, we should ask ourselves: If Christ was here, what would he do? If Christ was present today, how would he react to this situation?
If Jesus, who called us, accepted that his subordinates could differ, what about us who are simply “Jesus’ errand boys and girls”
If a bishop or superior privately asks us for feedback, it is uncharitable and unchristian to hide the full realities or worse still, lie that everything is perfect when we know they are not.
As Jesus did not take offence, let us not take offence; instead, let’s reflect on them. God speaks to us in varied ways.
As Church leaders and collaborators to Church authority, we are to help each other in being effective pastors of Christ’s flock for the growth of the Church and the salvation of our souls.
We are simply “errand boys”—a term packaged as “servants of the servants of God” and beautified as “vicar of Christ” according to our level on the hierarchy.
As Church personnel who possess some form of authority over the flock of Christ, we need to realise that our identity comes first before authority and not the other way round.
It is opportune we recognise the limits of our knowledge when dealing with people. It is pride to assume that because we are an authority, we must provide an answer to questions beyond our competence.
Last week, I argued that being in a position of authority does not mean that everything we do and say is correct. Throughout history, the …
As Church authority, we are not gods, and we should not make ourselves one.
