Vatican II\'s famous declaration that "the church on earth is by its very nature missionary" has often been taken out of context and used to support all manner of church initiatives.
In The Way of Discipleship, theologian Anthony Gittins describes the eternal Mission of the Trinity, historically brought "down to ear. it has its origin in the Mission of the Son and the Holy Spirit"--is of monumental importance. . .
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Vatican II\'s famous declaration that "the church on earth is by its very nature missionary" has often been taken out of context and used to support all manner of church initiatives