Attitude toward Superiors 26Let the confreres beware lest they dare to do or say anything against their Superiors or to criticize their acts or words, thus causing scandal to others. (C 61) CM 207 Suggestions Spontaneously Offered 27At the right time, out of personal initiative, let them spontaneously present to the Superiors appropriate information, observations, suggestions and projects that are useful for promoting the glory of God and the good of their neighbor, so that the Superiors may be better able to direct the entire activity of the community. (C 61) PC 14; CM 210 Recourse 28A confrere who has been refused something by his immediate Superior may have recourse to the Superior of the higher level, mentioning, however, the refusal and explaining the reasons for making recourse. The Superior to whom the recourse is made should not grant a positive answer unless the direct Superior has been consulted. (C 61) CM 212 Positions of Honor not to Be Sought 29No one is permitted, either directly or indirectly, to seek out or to strive after any position in the Congregation nor any dignity or office outside the Congregation. Everyone is bound to refuse ecclesiastical or secular offices offered to him, unless, for grave reasons, he is obliged to accept them by a Major Superior with the consent of his Council. (C 61) CM 203-204 Acquaintance and Dialogue 30In governing the family of God, let the Superiors have before their eyes the character and mission of their own community in the Church; let them strive to ascertain the strengths, talents and needs of the confreres, and the difficulties in the given circumstances of the time and the place; and let Directory—Part II 192
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