Discover the timeless virtues that guide true leadership in a religious community.
This practical guide distills the expectations for a superior, focusing on humility, meekness, and steady governance drawn from the founder’s instructions. It offers clear criteria for character, behavior, and the daily duties that shape a trustworthy leader.
This edition presents a concrete framework for evaluating a superior’s fitness, including how to model self-discipline, manage corrections with compassion, and foster peace within the community. It also outlines the qualities needed in both formation and ongoing discernment of vocations, as well as the teamwork required to sustain a healthy, devout environment.
- Learn the nine signs of genuine humility and how they translate into action
- See how meekness supports authority, obedience, and harmony in daily life
- Explore practical guidelines for correction, patience, and avoiding bitterness
- Understand the formation steps and evaluation criteria used during admission and training
Ideal for readers of spiritual formation, pastoral leadership, and religious administration who want clear, actionable guidance grounded in long‑standing tradition.