Instead of pleasantries and platitudes, Francis, bishop of Rome, shared with his executive staff an honest assessment of the situation. I think, the following words are applicable to the wider society of today.

The first is “the sickness of considering oneself ‘immortal’, ‘immune’ or ‘indispensable‘, neglecting the necessary and habitual controls. A[n organization] that is not self-critical, that does not stay up-to-date, that does not seek to better itself, is an ailing body. … It is the sickness of the rich fool who thinks he will live for all eternity, and of those who transform themselves into masters and believe themselves superior to others, rather than at their service”.
The second is “’Martha-ism’, or excessive industriousness; the sickness of those who immerse themselves in work, Continue reading “Brave words from the top”






