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"The risen Christ, King of the Universe, sends His apostles to all
nations to continue His own redeeming mission which 'is to enable
people to share in the communion which exists between the Father and
the Son (Redemptoris Missio, 23).' Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them
in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you
(Mt. 28:19-20).
This sending has two characteristics:
- A universal dimension: all men are called to be a part of the Kingdom of God, since
God wants all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of
the truth (1 Tim. 2:4).
- The certainty of divine help: I am with you always, until
the end of the world (Mt 28:20);
they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked
with them (Mk. 16:20) (Const., 161-162)."
The Work of Evangelization
We participate in:
- Popular Missions according to the method of St. Alphonsus of Liguori:
In response to the Bishops' requests, the Institute can accept
to help in parishes, preferably in missionary areas or those in
most need (cf. Const., 173).
- The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola,
assisting our priests in the work of offering this retreat as a
spiritual apostolate to the laity. The principal goal is
to teach how to defeat oneself and direct one's life according
to God
(cf. Directory of Spirituality, 105). http://www.ivespiritualexercises.org
- Parish work and Catechism programs, as well as
participating in the preparation of the
Sunday Liturgy to promote the solemnity of the celebration (cf.
Const., 181).
- Teaching in elementary and secondary schools
- Assisting in Theological and Philosophical publications,
such as collaboration in the
Fr. Cornelio Fabro
Cultural Project
- Working in youth ministry:
pilgrimages, IVE
Youth Day, lay volunteer opportunities for college students
- Collaborating in works of mercy: orphanages, homes
for disabled children and youth, homes for the elderly, and work in
hospitals.
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