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Scene from the movie Contact (1997)

Mission Of God

Mission Of God The mission of God or Missio Dei is a Latin Christian theological term that can be translated as the “mission of God,” or the “sending of God.” It is a concept which has become increasingly important in missiology and in understanding the mission of the church since the second half of the 20th century. Some...

English missionary John Williams, active in the South Pacific

Missionary

Missionary A missionary is a member of a religious group sent into an area to promote their faith or perform ministries of service, such as education, literacy, social justice, health care, and economic development. The word “mission” originates from 1598 when the Jesuits sent members abroad, derived from the Latin missionem (nom. missio), meaning “act of sending” or mittere, meaning “to send”. The word was used...

Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa’s Quotes

Mother Teresa’s Quotes We have collected and put the best Mother Teresa’s Quotes in the following categories. Enjoy reading these insights and feel free to share this page on your social media to inspire others. May these Mother Teresa‘s quotes on abortion, life, death, love, charity, and more inspire you...