A new anniversary edition of the landmark document from John Paul II.

About this Book:

Originally published in 1990, Mission of the Redeemer (Redemptoris Missio) recalls the Church to her primary mission: to proclaim Christ to the world. It responds to questions today regarding the relevance of missionary work and the role of the laity in missionary activity. Twenty-five years later, we are still discovering the beauty and challenge of the call to the new evangelization issued by John Paul II in this landmark document.

This special Anniversary Edition includes the full text of the original document plus new commentary that will guide you through this important encyclical. President of Renewal Ministries, Ralph Martin, S.T.D., offers insightful commentary, which can be used for study and reflection either privately or in groups. He elucidates important points, provides a springboard for prayer, and suggests personal applications and conversation starters.

Features & Benefits:

• Commentary is offered in a helpful Ponder-Pray-Act format
  
• Practical life applications make text more accessible
  
• Includes reflection questions for study groups

About the Author:

Ralph Martin, S.T.D., is Director of Graduate Theology Programs in the New Evangelization at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in the Archdiocese of Detroit. He is also President of Renewal Ministries, a Catholic apostolate devoted to renewal and evangelization in more than thirty different countries. He hosts The Choices We Face, which has aired on EWTN since 1985.

Product Details:

Binding: Paperback
Trim size: 5 x 7 1/4 inches
Pages: 192

Keywords: evangelize, Pope Francis