Spirit and Charism
The Constitutions of the Congregation state:
The spirit of our Congregation is made of love and kindness, humility and simplicity; but above all, it is a spirit of love for justice and concern for the welfare of all, specially the poorest ones.
For the Congregation the motto ‘May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be everywhere loved’ goes beyond placing statues of the Sacred Heart in churches, First Friday devotions and novenas, important as they are. It means believing that Christ’s love for His people is empowering, healing, all-embracing, liberating and challenging. In practical terms, this means that the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart:
- Are committed to spreading the Gospel of Christ
- Respond to the needs of all, particularly those who are poor, isolated or marginalised
- Promote human development and compassion, build and model healthy relationships in the light of Catholic social teachings
- Encourage, foster and sustain lay leadership in the Church and involvement in their missions and spirituality
This means that the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart are engaged in a variety of ministries as they respond to the ‘signs of the times’, ever seeking ways in which to bring people to a deeper appreciation of the love that God has for his children, and to do so in ‘concrete circumstances’.
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