2022 HORIZON No. 2 Spring--Leading into the future

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2022 HORIZON No. 2 Spring--Leading into the future

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Editor's note

Heavy packs but moving ahead

Playing a leadership role in a religious community has never been easy, but the anxiety and uncertainty brought on by dramatic demographic shifts in communities make it more important than ever. That’s why this edition looks closely at the leadership role of vocation ministers. Read more...

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Leading by applying discernment to ministry

Leading by applying discernment to ministry

By Father Tom McCarthy O.S.A.

We discerned that we had a lifestyle that was attractive, life-giving, and worth living. We were willing to change and try something new. Read more...

Leading toward increased presence among young people

Leading toward increased presence among young people

By Sister Donna Del Santo S.S.J.

Young people are seeking authentic, meaningful lives connected to God. Let’s open our doors and our hearts to them. Read more...

Leadership makes the difference

Leadership makes the difference

By Sister Mary Rowell C.S.J.

Vocation ministers today are called to be leaders within their communities and throughout the church, helping all to embrace a vocation culture. Read more...

Four things I discovered about vocation and discernment

Four things I discovered about vocation and discernment

By Susan Flansburg

Two dozen in-depth interviews with vocation ministers and newer sisters revealed some surprises for this experienced vocation writer. Read more...

The tension between religious life and priesthood

The tension between religious life and priesthood

By Cardinal Joseph Tobin C.Ss.R.

Religious priests themselves and their local bishop need to understand and respect the distinct charism of consecrated life. Read more...

Feed your spirit: There is in all visible things

Feed your spirit: There is in all visible things

By Father Thomas Merton O.C.S.O.

There is in all things an inexhaustible sweetness and purity, a silence that is a fount of action and joy. Read more...

Book notes: Much needed contemporary theology of vowed life

Book notes: Much needed contemporary theology of vowed life

By Sister Susan Francois C.S.J.P.

The author of this slim book places the vowed life in the context of the contemporary church and world. Her reflections are interwoven with challenges and opportunities posed by the signs of the times. Read more...

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Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M.

Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M.

Short-term volunteer stints have proven to be a good way for Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M. to get to know women who might consider religious life. Building a relationship with people is key, she says, and the volunteer experience allows time for that. Read more...

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