"Recently a prominent American archbishop passed away. The headline of his obituary said that he left behind a 'mixed legacy.' The obit went on to recall the archbishop's accomplishments along with what the article deemed to be his missteps and failures.
"In reflecting on the headline, it occurred to me that everyone in a leadership role leaves behind a 'mixed legacy.'” What pope or president, congressman or senator, governor or bishop, will not have an imperfect report card when their tenure is over? Even now I can predict some of the adjectives that will be used to describe me and my ministry, and I can assure you, they're not all pretty!
"But having a mixed legacy isn't the fate of public figures alone. . . ."
In a recent commentary, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, of the Diocese of Providence
(RI), reflected on how we all have a "mixed legacy." and on how, in the game of life, the goal is to have "a winning record when the season's over."
To access Bishop Tobin's complete essay, please visit:
The Imitation of Christ: We All Have A Mixed Legacy (29 OCT 20)
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