Your article – Religious Leadership Today – The Magnet, Nov 2019 Issue is so rich and soaked with practical “how to’s”. Most articles stay with the ‘what’ and that makes them too academic. I could see the Leadership Pyramid Stephen Covey talks about in his video “Leading by Example” come alive. The foundation of the pyramid is “Modelling”. That’s what is seen. Modelling is both character and competency. One without the other serves no purpose. The second block on the pyramid is “Mentoring”. This is what is felt. Subordinates do not care about how much the superior knows unless she /he knows how much she cares. This builds Trust. And finally, at the summit of the pyramid is “Teaching”. Teaching is heard. Jesus and founders of religious organisations were teachers, their followers heard what they had to say. Subordinates and colleagues will hear if they can also see and feel. This is so essential for the Leader’s vision to take shape.
You have bought out these principles so beautifully in the eight essentials for a Religious Superior.
Thanks you so much Fr, Joe Mannath for your inspired writing.
Leslie D’Souza
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Versatile and Attractive!
I sincerely acknowledge the wonderful magazine you bring out. I love to read the magazine from the start to the end at one go – such is the intensity of the coverage. Moreover, the graphical presentation and versatility are also very attractive. Congratulations to you and your team.
Fr. Adrian Fernandes
Rome
It is Possible!
As I held the magazine Magnet I felt that I am holding a bouquet of flower with different colours and scents. The authors, topics and pictorial representation are varied and interesting. Covering from psychology to law, from spirituality to entertainment. From priest to laity. Congrats to the team for the MAGNET, truly attractive in all the ways. The magazine is interesting, innovative and enlightening. The success of the magazine is not only the intelligent writing or the choice of the topic but that it also moves the readers’ hearts. I was inspired by the twelve touching testimonies which helped me personally to move towards inner journey and be a seeker. For most of the people the word Holiness is often perceived as austere, hard, distant, meant for few, but the magazine strongly portrays holiness as part of every day journey with love and faith which can be witnessed in the “next door neighbour,”- The honest Tahsildhar, committed priest, loving mothers, youth animator etc. Indeed a very genuine invitation to humanity to live the life of holiness. Thanks for inspiring people of all walks of life to believe that it is possible to live a life of holiness and wholeness in this era of technology according to their choice of life. All the best for the team.
Sr. Jayaceli Ambrose
Tirupattur, Tamil Nadu
I’m highly appreciative of MAGNET. It is a very inspiring Magazine with excellent contents. The December 2019 issue is especially attractive with a special Topic: Holiness Today. The twelve writers in their answers to the questions on ‘Holiness’ have touched me personally through their sincere and genuine understanding and witness of holiness. Yes, holiness is a call to everyone, not a privilege of the few. Pope’s Francis exhortation is appealing and convincing that holiness is possible in our everyday life. Many of us think of holiness as ‘thing of the past’ and almost unattainable in these modern days.
Thanks to Magnet team for the creative way in which you present the various views on how we can live holiness in our homes, work places, neighbourhood, etc… I am also personally touched by the phrase, “the saints next door” – This is next to never-thought-of idea. The magazine has indeed made available the simple ways to be saints. Congratulations!
Isidore Budding
Nasirpur, New Delhi
A Real Magnet Indeed!
I am really grateful to MAGNET for providing me with variety of articles. I enjoy going through them for my own personal growth as religious. They really enrich me and enlighten me on various issues like social, psychological, moral, affective, spiritual and apostolic. The magazine is very true to its title MAGNET with creative, innovative, attractive, interesting and formative articles. Kudos to the editor and all who contribute to this beautiful magazine MAGNET. I am glad to have come across a magazine MAGNET.
The 40th issue of December 2019 on HOLINESS TODAY is a fantastic one. It is a well-chosen, appropriate and timely topic where the priests, religious and lay faithful have come out with their understanding of holiness. They have not only expressed their views boldly and spontaneously on the topic but also they have challenged the readers to know what holiness is, who lives it and do the young see it? Congratulations dear friends for sharing your views, experiences and understanding on HOLINESS. My best wishes to the editor and team.
Richard Mascarenhas SJ
Dharwad, Karnataka
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