Last July 13, 2011, after our first session of class in Missionary Spirituality, I realized that if there is the "mission in the mind of God," there is also a "mission in the mind of a person."
"Mission in the mind of a person" pertains to a mission that thinks of the alleviation of the pain and suffering of fellow human beings. It could be in a form of social work, philanthropic activities, altruism or advocacy to attain justice and peace. It could also be expressed through these examples: dental/ medical mission, feeding program for the malnourished children, etc.
"Mission in the mind of God" pertains to a mission that deepens and purifies "mission in the mind of a person." Accordingly, it directs a person towards the Ultimate Source or Origin of mission called God. It does not pertain only to basic human needs, but it implies one's need of the Divine. This Divine expresses or synonymous to the word called Love. In effect, the Love as principle without principle of the "mission in the mind of God" unites, reconciles, incarnates, saves and forms a person in the image of God substantially connected to the Missio Dei.
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