Visionary Vs Missionary
Dear brothers and sisters,
We are ‘visionaries’ and ‘missionaries'’. A visionary is someone who sees the potential for the future and thinks outside the box and comes up with original ideas; and sees beyond; focuses on what could be rather than what is; communicates to get the people excited and motivated. Visionaries are often ahead of their time, able to perceive trends and opportunities that others might miss. God called the Prophet Amos a “visionary” and told him to prophesy to His people to get them excited in life.
A missionary is someone dedicated to promoting and spreading a particular cause, idea, or mission; driven by a strong sense of purpose and commitment to their cause; willing to work tirelessly to achieve the goal; and persuade others to support their cause, making a positive impact on people; making the world a better place; often working in challenging conditions and obstacles without giving up. Jesus called, trained and sent the Apostles as missionaries, giving them power, authority...with instruction to travel light, heal people and drive our demons!
Both visionaries and missionaries play crucial roles in our progress and creating positive changes. Their combined efforts can lead to significant advancements. All of us have a vision for our life, our family and our children, our parish; and a personal mission within our families, our parish and our society. There are obstacles and oppositions. It is not easy. Jesus “shook off the rejection” in His own hometown but continued His vision with a mission.
Our mission place is not in another country or culture but the place we live. God's work done in God's way will never lack God's supply. The mark of great church is not its seating capacity, but its vision and missions of Jesus: welcoming, praying and healing one another. What is your vision and mission? You are blessed with all spiritual and material blessings and sent to BE a blessing to others.
Prayerful Blessings!
Msgr. Xavier
Please pray for vocations to the priesthood &
for the Priests of our Diocese
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