In this year of the mission, it is fitting to emphasize that Jesus’ mission—in which we share and which we ought to continue—was essentially, among others, about Good News to the poor (see Lk 4:18). In our contemporary language, ‘Good News to the poor’ may be concretely translated as wellbeing, healthy humans and robust ecology, no poverty and injustice, equitable sharing of goods, no slums, clean air, refreshing environment, peace and order, education for all, decent living, humane conditions and the like. To work for these was Jesus’ passion. It was St. Hannibal’s passion. It is SHEC’s passion. It is an essential dimension of the Rogate which inspires and moves SHEC to do mission this August. |