The doctrinal basis

The practical finality

It is with this comprehensive finality that MISSIOMARIAE.NET continually finds its point of reference and gives explanation for its existence whether in its form or in its contents. In the act of the Incarnation the Son of God assumed every single human reality so as to be an instrument of redemption and divine elevation (cf. John Paul II, Redemptoris Missio, n. 6). Colors, shapes, texts and codes of the cyberspace enter into the orbit of divine action and become mediums through which souls can be saved. The inertness of a webpage becomes alive only when its message jumps out of its monitor screen to inspire souls and make another Paul of Tarsus of its readers who will cry out: "Caritas Christi urget nos" (the charity of Christ urges us) (II Cor. 5:14). We would like to appropriate for our goals the very words of Pope Paul VI :

"The proclamation of the Gospel message is the duty incumbent on her by the command of the Lord Jesus, so that people can believe and be saved. This message is indeed necessary. It is unique. It cannot be replaced. It does not permit indifference, syncretism or accommodation. It is a question of people's salvation. It is the beauty of the Revelation that it represents. It brings with it a wisdom that is not of this world. It is able to stir up by itself faith—faith that rests on the power of God. It is truth. It merits having the apostle consecrate to it all his time and all his energies, and to sacrifice for it, if necessary, his own life." (Pope Paul VI, Evangelii nuntiandi, n. 5, Dec. 8, 1975)

The specific contents

Having said its doctrinal and practical ends, MISSIOMARIAE.NET intends to offer readers, especially missionaries, the following:

• The Missions of the Franciscans of the Immaculate in the world
• Church and Catholic news both national and international
• Mission articles dealing with topics on evangelization and missions seen from the Church's teachings, lives of the saints and liturgy. Prepared homilies are also available for our missionaries as well. All this can be found in our Magazine section.
• The charism and spirituality of the Franciscans of the Immaculate
• Resources for missionaries and religious workers in the Church such as online general references, downloadable materials, audio section, and continuously being updated directory of all our missions in the world.

We are certainly excited to launch this little initiative and we hope, that this site becomes a haven for missionaries to find at their finger tips information they urgently need and to help in their work for the conversion and sanctification of souls. May our Blessed Lady bless this endeavor, so that it will only publish what she sees to be in accordance with the Divine Will of her Son. Ave Maria!