Pope’s message for World Mission Day
(January 25, 2011) We cannot remain tranquil at the thought that after two thousand years, there are still many people who do not know Christ and his message of salvation. Pope Benedict XVI affirmed this on Tuesday in his message for World Mission Day to be celebrated 23rd October.
The Papal message says that to spread the word of God is a universal mission and involves everyone. It is not the exclusive property of those who received it, but it is a gift to be shared. Stating that there are many, who have received the good news of the Gospel but have either forgotten or abandoned it, and seek easy money, career and success as the goal of life, even at the expense of moral values, the Pope’s message says World Mission Day is a valuable opportunity to pause and reflect on how to respond to our missionary vocation and spread the Good News, which is essential for the life of the Church. The Pope says the objectives of World Mission, through Vatican’s Pontifical Societies is to carry on the tasks of evangelization in mission territories and bring the good news of the Gospel to everyone. By participating responsibly in the mission of the Church, every Christian becomes a builder of communion, peace and solidarity that Christ has given us, he says.
The Pope concludes his message saying “May Mission Day rekindle in everyone the desire and joy to bring Christ’s salvific message to all Humanity:
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