The Purpose of the Missions
by VP
Posted on Wednesday June 09, 2021 at 11:15AM in Articles
"Nothing is done by the Church that is not for the salvation of souls. The Church is not rightly portrayed if it is shown as in any way, or at any time, or in any activity, cultural, social or disciplinary, opposed to or in competition with the salvation of souls. I do not say the salvation of some souls in the shortest possible time; I do not say the break-neck making of new converts. I say the salvation of the greatest number of souls before time ceases: that is the raison d'etre of the Church and of the missions. It is a mistake to try to distinguish between them."
