Reflections On Leadership
Three experiences have come together for me in this moment of time as I respond to a request to reflect on collaborative leadership. 

“Leadership and charism: Letting the Holy Spirit live and breathe in you and me today.”
Brother Sean Sammon, FMS, Superior General of the Marist Brothers, was one of two keynote speakers at this year’s annual Assembly of the United States Conference of Major Superiors of Men.

Delegation and Education the Keys to effective Collaborative Ministry
There has been much talk about Collaborative Ministry, but what style of Collaborative Ministry is effective?  What works best?

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks says that while good leaders raise up many followers, great leaders raise up leaders. 
As the orthodox Chief Rabbi of the Commonwealth Rabbi Sacks in an example; but he was put on his path by another great leader, Rabbi Menachem Schneerson the Lubavitcher Rebbe (d. 1992). 

Celebrating Exodus: Home-based rituals for Christians
On the festival of Pesach (Passover), celebrated on 20 April this year, the Jewish people remember and retell the savings events of Exodus, when God led their people from slavery to freedom. The Exodus story forms part of the biblical heritage of Christians too. Here we explore ways of celebrating Exodus as an in-home table ritual, celebrated by Christians, drawing inspiration from, but without co-opting, Jewish rituals. In this way, the integrity of the religious traditions of both faith communities are respected.

Themes Announced for Youth Day Catechesis
Bishops to Guide Youth in Studying Holy Spirit and Mission
SYDNEY, Australia, MARCH 16, 2008 (Zenit.org).- The Pontifical Council for the Laity determined the themes for World Youth Day's catechesis sessions, which will focus on the Holy Spirit and missions.

Mysticism and Space
Dr Carmel Bendon Davis is lecturer in the Department of English at Macquarie University and has recently published a book on Medieval Mystics,. It will be launched by Bishop David Walker later in the year. Dr. Carmel has agreed to give a number of Public Lectures on the marvellous world of Medieval Spiritualty, including the works of Hildegard Von Bingen and Julian of Norwich. Watch this space.