Inspired by the teaching and the work of the Apostle Paul, we underscore first and foremost the importance of the duty of mission for the life of the Church and in particular for the ministry of us all in accordance with the final commandment of the Lord: “You will be my witnesses not only in Jerusalem, but throughout Judea and Samaria and to the uttermost parts of the earth” (Acts 1:8). The evangelization of God’s people, and also of those who don’t believe in Christ, constitutes the supreme duty
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