Monthly Archives: February 2012

LAITY ARE MISSION CO-OPERATORS AND GOD IS THE GUARANTOR OF THEIR REWARD

Posted on February 6, 2012 by franksantucci

The benefactors who make it possible for the Missionaries to be trained and to minister are in effect missionaries themselves. They share in the rewards of the mission in a very real way. Somewhere in Holy Scripture it says that … Continue reading →

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BENEFACTORS SHARE DIRECTLY IN EVANGELIZATION

Posted on February 4, 2012 by franksantucci

While the expenses of the Missionaries were looked after by the parishes that invited them for a mission, they depended on the generosity of people to be able to live and minister in the house and Church of the Mission … Continue reading →

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FINANCING MISSIONS

Posted on February 3, 2012 by franksantucci

On a practical level, the zeal of the Missionaries also depended on the generosity of others. They offered their services to a village parish but expected no remuneration. To one of the pastors Eugene wrote:  The funds you have seem sufficient … Continue reading →

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THE CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTING A MISSION

Posted on February 2, 2012 by franksantucci

Having seen that in 1818 many requests for missions had to be refused, the positive response to the invitation to Barjols stands out for the reason given that “our duty is to rush where the need is most urgent” More … Continue reading →

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MISSIONARY ZEAL VERSUS REALITY

Posted on February 1, 2012 by franksantucci

During the course of 1818 requests continued to come in from the parish priests of the surrounding villages for the Missionaries to conduct a parish mission in their parishes. Here are two replies of Eugene where he had no choice … Continue reading →

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