The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 119: The Church’s Missionary Mandate (2025)
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Apr 29, 2025 The discussion highlights the Church’s powerful missionary mandate to spread the Gospel. Fr. Mike emphasizes that true salvation is found only through Jesus Christ. Listeners are encouraged to engage in respectful dialogue with non-believers while embodying humility. The urgency of evangelization is underscored through the inspiring example of Saint Francis Xavier. Love and self-sacrifice play crucial roles in mission work, reminding Christians to patiently bear witness to Christ's teachings.
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Root of the Missionary Mandate
- The Church's missionary mandate comes from Jesus' command to make disciples of all nations.
- This mission is grounded in the eternal love of the Holy Trinity aiming to share divine communion with all people.
Saint Francis Xavier's Missionary Urgency
- Saint Francis Xavier witnessed people in India longing for the gospel but lacking anyone to make them Christians.
- He passionately urged Christians in Europe to overcome comfort and bring the gospel to those in need.
Follow Christ's Missionary Path
- Emulate Jesus' missionary path of poverty, obedience, and self-sacrifice.
- Avoid domination; serve and sacrifice as Christ did, even unto death, following his example authentically.