Sanctifying Leadership: The Example of St. Martin de Porres
St. Martin de Porres never founded a movement, wrote a book, or gave great speeches. Yet, he sanctified his corner of the world through small acts of love.
St. Martin de Porres never founded a movement, wrote a book, or gave great speeches. Yet, he sanctified his corner of the world through small acts of love.
The souls in purgatory cannot pray for themselves, but they can intercede for us. This mutual exchange of grace strengthens the bond between heaven and earth.
The mission entrusted to us is both simple and demanding. It calls for leaders who are humble, ethical, and unafraid to serve.
Hybrid work, when approached with this spiritual maturity, can actually deepen our witness in the modern world.
May Our Lady of Guadalupe intercede for us as we prepare to meet her at Tepeyac, where leadership meets holiness, and where the mission of the laity finds its truest inspiration.
In the face of stigma, burnout, and the complexity of human suffering, Catholic mental health professionals find strength in the Cross and joy in service.
Berni reflects on pivotal moments in her journey: growing up as a bilingual Latina-Asian in a close-knit immigrant family, building a successful career in multicultural marketing, and discerning a vocation centered on family and faith - all shared with wit and deep gratitude.
Engineering fields touch nearly every aspect of modern life, from infrastructure and energy to communications and medicine. This ubiquity makes it a powerful arena for Catholic witness.
Their holiness was not grim or detached, but filled with warmth, humor, and affection. They found joy in small things, family meals, shared prayer, meaningful work.
In a world that prizes productivity over presence, Teresa of Ávila calls us back to the heart. She shows that the most effective leaders are those who lead from deep union with God.
As part of the TLI family, you are living this mission every day. Your witness, prayer, and professional engagement help form a culture in which Christ’s presence is not theoretical but tangible.
Catholic legal professionals are called to be instruments of peace and reconciliation. They must not only resolve disputes but help heal wounds, restore relationships, and uphold the dignity of every person.
For Catholic professionals committed to truth, it is important to confront these myths with courage and clarity. Columbus’ legacy is not without complexity, but it is also not the caricature often presented today.
Catholic educators do more than pass on knowledge, they help awaken vocations. They help students discover their God-given gifts and how to use them for the common good. They shape citizens for both this world and the next.
As the Church continues to respond to the pressing needs of the modern world, this exhortation provides both a moral compass and a pastoral roadmap, rooted in faith, compassion, and service.
"Alan embodies the Lord’s admonition that in the kingdom, the leader shall be the servant of all, and the first shall be last." - Foreword by Nikolas T. Nikas