Constitutions part VII

Chapters 2-4

• Recall a mission you have received in the past. How was it executed?

• What was the most challenging in the process of receiving that mission?

• What aspects of the process of being missioned did you find helpful in carrying out that mission and which aspects made it more difficult?

Constitutions part VII

Chapters 2-4

The superior

Title: The relations to their neighbor of those already incorporated…2, 1, 1er The superiors of the Society, in accord with the faculty granted by the Sovereign Pontiff, will have authority to send any of the Society’s members to whatsoever place these superiors think it more expedient to send them.2, 1, 2e the superior general, or whoever holds this authority from him, ought to bestow much careful thought on missions of this kind, so that, in sending subjects to one region rather than to another, or for one purpose rather than for another, or one particular person rather than another or several of them, in this manner or in that, or for a longer or shorter time, they may always be done which is conducive to the greater service of God and the universal good…2, 1, 3e With this thoroughly right and pure intention in the presence of God our Lord, and – should he think it advisable because of the difficulty or importance of the decision – commending the matter to His Divine Majesty and causing it to be commended in the prayers and masses of the house, as well as discussing it with one or more members of the Society who happen to be present and whom he thinks suitable, the superior will on his own authority decide about sending or not sending, and about the other circumstances, as he will judge to be expedient for the greater Glory of God.2, 1, 4e the superior who in the place of Christ our Lord directs him to the path of his greater service and praise.

His superior by whom he should be governed in our Lord2, 1, A directing them in the place of Christ our Lord, as the interpreter of his divine will.2 1 B the general can perform the other functions by himself and through persons under him2 1 C the superior should ponder seriously in the sight of God our Lord whether he ought to send subjects or not, and where and whom…2 1 F Although it is the supreme providence and direction of the Holy Spirit that must efficaciously bring us to make the right decision in all matters… still this must be said in general…Something which the superior will have authority to do, accordingly as the unction of the Holy Spirit inspires him, or as he judges in the sight of his divine Majesty to be better and more expedient.2 1 G in regard to all the details, the superior will consider the greater edification of the neighbor and the service of God our Lord and then decide what should be done.2 1 I the superior who is in the place of Christ our Lord 2 2 Wherever the superior sends someone, he will give him complete instructions, ordinarily in writing, about the manner of proceeding, and the means which he wishes to be used for the end he has in view. Moreover, by maintaining frequent communication through letters and receiving the fullest possible information about what is going on, the superior will, as persons and affairs require, furnish advice and whatever other assistance he can from his place of residence, so that God our Lord may be better served and the common good promoted by the members of the Society. This should be done with all the more care the more it is demanded by the character… of the persons sent, as standing in need of advice and instruction.2 2 M such assistance would be prayers and masses, applied especially at the start of undertakings or when greater need of such aid is experienced because of the importance of the affair or major difficulties which may occur. Thus in this matter, as in other helps such as letters patent or bulls… the superior will provide as reason and charity require.2 2 N this counsel and instruction can be useful not only regarding the business, but also regarding the persons, as each one may need to be encouraged or restrained…

Title: The relations to their neighbor of those already incorporated…2, 1, 1er The superiors of the Society, in accord with the faculty granted by the Sovereign Pontiff, will have authority to send any of the Society’s members to whatsoever place these superiors think it more expedient to send them.2, 1, 2e the superior general, or whoever holds this authority from him, ought to bestow much careful thought on missions of this kind, so that, in sending subjects to one region rather than to another, or for one purpose rather than for another, or one particular person rather than another or several of them, in this manner or in that, or for a longer or shorter time, they may always be done which is conducive to the greater service of God and the universal good…2, 1, 3e With this thoroughly right and pure intention in the presence of God our Lord, and – should he think it advisable because of the difficulty or importance of the decision – commending the matter to His Divine Majesty and causing it to be commended in the prayers and masses of the house, as well as discussing it with one or more members of the Society who happen to be present and whom he thinks suitable, the superior will on his own authority decide about sending or not sending, and about the other circumstances, as he will judge to be expedient for the greater Glory of God.2, 1, 4e the superior who in the place of Christ our Lord directs him to the path of his greater service and praise.

His superior by whom he should be governed in our Lord2, 1, A directing them in the place of Christ our Lord, as the interpreter of his divine will.2 1 B the general can perform the other functions by himself and through persons under him2 1 C the superior should ponder seriously in the sight of God our Lord whether he ought to send subjects or not, and where and whom…2 1 F Although it is the supreme providence and direction of the Holy Spirit that must efficaciously bring us to make the right decision in all matters… still this must be said in general…Something which the superior will have authority to do, accordingly as the unction of the Holy Spirit inspires him, or as he judges in the sight of his divine Majesty to be better and more expedient.2 1 G in regard to all the details, the superior will consider the greater edification of the neighbor and the service of God our Lord and then decide what should be done.2 1 I the superior who is in the place of Christ our Lord 2 2 Wherever the superior sends someone, he will give him complete instructions, ordinarily in writing, about the manner of proceeding, and the means which he wishes to be used for the end he has in view. Moreover, by maintaining frequent communication through letters and receiving the fullest possible information about what is going on, the superior will, as persons and affairs require, furnish advice and whatever other assistance he can from his place of residence, so that God our Lord may be better served and the common good promoted by the members of the Society. This should be done with all the more care the more it is demanded by the character… of the persons sent, as standing in need of advice and instruction.2 2 M such assistance would be prayers and masses, applied especially at the start of undertakings or when greater need of such aid is experienced because of the importance of the affair or major difficulties which may occur. Thus in this matter, as in other helps such as letters patent or bulls… the superior will provide as reason and charity require.2 2 N this counsel and instruction can be useful not only regarding the business, but also regarding the persons, as each one may need to be encouraged or restrained…

Title: The relations to their neighbor of those already incorporated…2, 1, 1er The superiors of the Society, in accord with the faculty granted by the Sovereign Pontiff, will have authority to send any of the Society’s members to whatsoever place these superiors think it more expedient to send them.2, 1, 2e the superior general, or whoever holds this authority from him, ought to bestow much careful thought on missions of this kind, so that, in sending subjects to one region rather than to another, or for one purpose rather than for another, or one particular person rather than another or several of them, in this manner or in that, or for a longer or shorter time, they may always be done which is conducive to the greater service of God and the universal good…2, 1, 3e With this thoroughly right and pure intention in the presence of God our Lord, and – should he think it advisable because of the difficulty or importance of the decision – commending the matter to His Divine Majesty and causing it to be commended in the prayers and masses of the house, as well as discussing it with one or more members of the Society who happen to be present and whom he thinks suitable, the superior will on his own authority decide about sending or not sending, and about the other circumstances, as he will judge to be expedient for the greater Glory of God.2, 1, 4e the superior who in the place of Christ our Lord directs him to the path of his greater service and praise.

His superior by whom he should be governed in our Lord2, 1, A directing them in the place of Christ our Lord, as the interpreter of his divine will.2 1 B the general can perform the other functions by himself and through persons under him2 1 C the superior should ponder seriously in the sight of God our Lord whether he ought to send subjects or not, and where and whom…2 1 F Although it is the supreme providence and direction of the Holy Spirit that must efficaciously bring us to make the right decision in all matters… still this must be said in general…Something which the superior will have authority to do, accordingly as the unction of the Holy Spirit inspires him, or as he judges in the sight of his divine Majesty to be better and more expedient.2 1 G in regard to all the details, the superior will consider the greater edification of the neighbor and the service of God our Lord and then decide what should be done.2 1 I the superior who is in the place of Christ our Lord 2 2 Wherever the superior sends someone, he will give him complete instructions, ordinarily in writing, about the manner of proceeding, and the means which he wishes to be used for the end he has in view. Moreover, by maintaining frequent communication through letters and receiving the fullest possible information about what is going on, the superior will, as persons and affairs require, furnish advice and whatever other assistance he can from his place of residence, so that God our Lord may be better served and the common good promoted by the members of the Society. This should be done with all the more care the more it is demanded by the character… of the persons sent, as standing in need of advice and instruction.2 2 M such assistance would be prayers and masses, applied especially at the start of undertakings or when greater need of such aid is experienced because of the importance of the affair or major difficulties which may occur. Thus in this matter, as in other helps such as letters patent or bulls… the superior will provide as reason and charity require.2 2 N this counsel and instruction can be useful not only regarding the business, but also regarding the persons, as each one may need to be encouraged or restrained…

Title: The relations to their neighbor of those already incorporated…2, 1, 1er The superiors of the Society, in accord with the faculty granted by the Sovereign Pontiff, will have authority to send any of the Society’s members to whatsoever place these superiors think it more expedient to send them.2, 1, 2e the superior general, or whoever holds this authority from him, ought to bestow much careful thought on missions of this kind, so that, in sending subjects to one region rather than to another, or for one purpose rather than for another, or one particular person rather than another or several of them, in this manner or in that, or for a longer or shorter time, they may always be done which is conducive to the greater service of God and the universal good…2, 1, 3e With this thoroughly right and pure intention in the presence of God our Lord, and – should he think it advisable because of the difficulty or importance of the decision – commending the matter to His Divine Majesty and causing it to be commended in the prayers and masses of the house, as well as discussing it with one or more members of the Society who happen to be present and whom he thinks suitable, the superior will on his own authority decide about sending or not sending, and about the other circumstances, as he will judge to be expedient for the greater Glory of God.2, 1, 4e the superior who in the place of Christ our Lord directs him to the path of his greater service and praise.

His superior by whom he should be governed in our Lord2, 1, A directing them in the place of Christ our Lord, as the interpreter of his divine will.2 1 B the general can perform the other functions by himself and through persons under him2 1 C the superior should ponder seriously in the sight of God our Lord whether he ought to send subjects or not, and where and whom…2 1 F Although it is the supreme providence and direction of the Holy Spirit that must efficaciously bring us to make the right decision in all matters… still this must be said in general…Something which the superior will have authority to do, accordingly as the unction of the Holy Spirit inspires him, or as he judges in the sight of his divine Majesty to be better and more expedient.2 1 G in regard to all the details, the superior will consider the greater edification of the neighbor and the service of God our Lord and then decide what should be done.2 1 I the superior who is in the place of Christ our Lord 2 2 Wherever the superior sends someone, he will give him complete instructions, ordinarily in writing, about the manner of proceeding, and the means which he wishes to be used for the end he has in view. Moreover, by maintaining frequent communication through letters and receiving the fullest possible information about what is going on, the superior will, as persons and affairs require, furnish advice and whatever other assistance he can from his place of residence, so that God our Lord may be better served and the common good promoted by the members of the Society. This should be done with all the more care the more it is demanded by the character… of the persons sent, as standing in need of advice and instruction.2 2 M such assistance would be prayers and masses, applied especially at the start of undertakings or when greater need of such aid is experienced because of the importance of the affair or major difficulties which may occur. Thus in this matter, as in other helps such as letters patent or bulls… the superior will provide as reason and charity require.2 2 N this counsel and instruction can be useful not only regarding the business, but also regarding the persons, as each one may need to be encouraged or restrained…

2, 1, 1er The superiors of the Society, in accord with the faculty granted by the Sovereign Pontiff, will have authority to send any of the Society’s members to whatsoever place these superiors think it more expedient to send them.

2, 1, 2e the superior general, or whoever holds this authority from him, ought to bestow much careful thought on missions of this kind,

2, 1, 3e the superior will on his own authority decide about sending or not sending, and about the other circumstances, as he will judge to be expedient for the greater Glory of God. 2, 1, 4e the superior who in the place of Christ our Lord directs him to the path of his greater service and praise.

His superior by whom he should be governed in our Lord

2, 1, A directing them in the place of Christ our Lord, as the interpreter of his divine will.

2 1 B the general can perform the other functions by himself and through persons under him

2 1 I the superior who is in the place of Christ our Lord

Christ

Christ’s Vicar

General superior

Superior

2, 1, 1er The superiors of the Society, in accord with the faculty granted by the Sovereign Pontiff, will have authority to send any of the Society’s members to whatsoever place these superiors think it more expedient to send them.

2, 1, 2e the superior general, or whoever holds this authority from him, ought to bestow much careful thought on missions of this kind,

2, 1, 3e the superior will on his own authority decide about sending or not sending, and about the other circumstances, as he will judge to be expedient for the greater Glory of God. 2, 1, 4e the superior who in the place of Christ our Lord directs him to the path of his greater service and praise.

His superior by whom he should be governed in our Lord

2, 1, A directing them in the place of Christ our Lord, as the interpreter of his divine will.

2 1 B the general can perform the other functions by himself and through persons under him

2 1 I the superior who is in the place of Christ our Lord

2, 1, 1er The superiors of the Society, in accord with the faculty granted by the Sovereign Pontiff, will have authority to send any of the Society’s members to whatsoever place these superiors think it more expedient to send them.

2, 1, 2e the superior general, or whoever holds this authority from him, ought to bestow much careful thought on missions of this kind,

2, 1, 3e the superior will on his own authority decide about sending or not sending, and about the other circumstances, as he will judge to be expedient for the greater Glory of God. 2, 1, 4e the superior who in the place of Christ our Lord directs him to the path of his greater service and praise.

His superior by whom he should be governed in our Lord

2, 1, A directing them in the place of Christ our Lord, as the interpreter of his divine will.

2 1 B the general can perform the other functions by himself and through persons under him

2 1 I the superior who is in the place of Christ our Lord

Christ

Christ’s Vicar

General superior

Superior

2, 1, 1er The superiors of the Society, in accord with the faculty granted by the Sovereign Pontiff, will have authority to send any of the Society’s members to whatsoever place these superiors think it more expedient to send them.

2, 1, 2e the superior general, or whoever holds this authority from him, ought to bestow much careful thought on missions of this kind,

2, 1, 3e the superior will on his own authority decide about sending or not sending, and about the other circumstances, as he will judge to be expedient for the greater Glory of God. 2, 1, 4e the superior who in the place of Christ our Lord directs him to the path of his greater service and praise.

His superior by whom he should be governed in our Lord

2, 1, A directing them in the place of Christ our Lord, as the interpreter of his divine will.

2 1 B the general can perform the other functions by himself and through persons under him

2 1 I the superior who is in the place of Christ our Lord

2 1 2e they may always be done which is conducive to the greater service of God and the universal good…

2 1 G in regard to all the details, the superior will consider the greater edification of the neighbor and the service of God our Lord and then decide what should be done.

…

Title: The relations to their neighbor of those already incorporated…2, 1, 1er The superiors of the Society, in accord with the faculty granted by the Sovereign Pontiff, will have authority to send any of the Society’s members to whatsoever place these superiors think it more expedient to send them.2, 1, 2e the superior general, or whoever holds this authority from him, ought to bestow much careful thought on missions of this kind, so that, in sending subjects to one region rather than to another, or for one purpose rather than for another, or one particular person rather than another or several of them, in this manner or in that, or for a longer or shorter time, they may always be done which is conducive to the greater service of God and the universal good…

2, 1, 3e With this thoroughly right and pure intention in the presence of God our Lord, and – should he think it advisable because of the difficulty or importance of the decision – commending the matter to His Divine Majesty and causing it to be commended in the prayers and masses of the house, as well as discussing it with one or more members of the Society who happen to be present and whom he thinks suitable, the superior will on his own authority decide about sending or not sending, and about the other circumstances, as he will judge to be expedient for the greater Glory of God.

Christ

Apostles

Superior

Subject

I call you my friends…

Ite, inflamate

Christ

Apostles

Superior

Subject

I call you my friends…

Ite, inflamate

The relations to their neighbor

Father

Christ

Christ’s Vicar

General superior

Superior

Christ

Apostles

Superior

Subject

I call you my friends…

Ite, inflamate

The relations to their neighbor

Father

As the Father sent me

In a similar way

I send you

Christ

Apostles

Superior

Subject

I call you my friends…

Ite, inflamate

The relations to their neighbor

Father

As the Father sent me

In a similar way

I send you

Love for the WorldLove of the Son

Sending for love, with love

Christ

Apostles

Superior

Subject

I call you my friends…

Ite, inflamate

The relations to their neighbor

Father

As the Father sent me

In a similar way

I send you

Love for the WorldLove of the Son

Sending for love, with love

Love for the WorldLove of the Apostles

Sending for love, with love

2, 1, 4e the superior who in the place of Christ our Lord directs him to the path of his greater service and praise.

2 1 G in regard to all the details, the superior will consider the greater edification of the neighbor and the service of God our Lord and then decide what should be done.

2 2 Wherever the superior sends someone, he will give him complete instructions, ordinarily in writing, about the manner of proceeding, and the means which he wishes to be used for the end he has in view. Moreover, by maintaining frequent communication through letters and receiving the fullest possible information about what is going on, the superior will, as persons and affairs require, furnish advice and whatever other assistance he can from his place of residence, so that God our Lord may be better served and the common good promoted by the members of the Society. This should be done with all the more care the more it is demanded by the character… of the persons sent, as standing in need of advice and instruction.2 2 M such assistance would be prayers and masses, applied especially at the start of undertakings or when greater need of such aid is experienced because of the importance of the affair or major difficulties which may occur. Thus in this matter, as in other helps such as letters patent or bulls… the superior will provide as reason and charity require.2 2 N this counsel and instruction can be useful not only regarding the business, but also regarding the persons, as each one may need to be encouraged or restrained…

2, 1, 4e the superior who in the place of Christ our Lord directs him to the path of his greater service and praise.

2 1 G in regard to all the details, the superior will consider the greater edification of the neighbor and the service of God our Lord and then decide what should be done.

2 2 Wherever the superior sends someone, he will give him complete instructions, ordinarily in writing, about the manner of proceeding, and the means which he wishes to be used for the end he has in view. Moreover, by maintaining frequent communication through letters and receiving the fullest possible information about what is going on, the superior will, as persons and affairs require, furnish advice and whatever other assistance he can from his place of residence, so that God our Lord may be better served and the common good promoted by the members of the Society. This should be done with all the more care the more it is demanded by the character… of the persons sent, as standing in need of advice and instruction.2 2 M such assistance would be prayers and masses, applied especially at the start of undertakings or when greater need of such aid is experienced because of the importance of the affair or major difficulties which may occur. Thus in this matter, as in other helps such as letters patent or bulls… the superior will provide as reason and charity require.2 2 N this counsel and instruction can be useful not only regarding the business, but also regarding the persons, as each one may need to be encouraged or restrained…

2, 1, 4e the superior who in the place of Christ our Lord directs him to the path of his greater service and praise.

2 1 G in regard to all the details, the superior will consider the greater edification of the neighbor and the service of God our Lord and then decide what should be done.

2 2 Wherever the superior sends someone, he will give him complete instructions, ordinarily in writing, about the manner of proceeding, and the means which he wishes to be used for the end he has in view. Moreover, by maintaining frequent communication through letters and receiving the fullest possible information about what is going on, the superior will, as persons and affairs require, furnish advice and whatever other assistance he can from his place of residence, so that God our Lord may be better served and the common good promoted by the members of the Society. This should be done with all the more care the more it is demanded by the character… of the persons sent, as standing in need of advice and instruction.2 2 M such assistance would be prayers and masses, applied especially at the start of undertakings or when greater need of such aid is experienced because of the importance of the affair or major difficulties which may occur. Thus in this matter, as in other helps such as letters patent or bulls… the superior will provide as reason and charity require.2 2 N this counsel and instruction can be useful not only regarding the business, but also regarding the persons, as each one may need to be encouraged or restrained…

2, 1, 4e the superior who in the place of Christ our Lord directs him to the path of his greater service and praise.

2 1 G in regard to all the details, the superior will consider the greater edification of the neighbor and the service of God our Lord and then decide what should be done.

2 2 Wherever the superior sends someone, he will give him complete instructions, ordinarily in writing, about the manner of proceeding, and the means which he wishes to be used for the end he has in view. Moreover, by maintaining frequent communication through letters and receiving the fullest possible information about what is going on, the superior will, as persons and affairs require, furnish advice and whatever other assistance he can from his place of residence, so that God our Lord may be better served and the common good promoted by the members of the Society. This should be done with all the more care the more it is demanded by the character… of the persons sent, as standing in need of advice and instruction.2 2 M such assistance would be prayers and masses, applied especially at the start of undertakings or when greater need of such aid is experienced because of the importance of the affair or major difficulties which may occur. Thus in this matter, as in other helps such as letters patent or bulls… the superior will provide as reason and charity require.2 2 N this counsel and instruction can be useful not only regarding the business, but also regarding the persons, as each one may need to be encouraged or restrained…

Title: The relations to their neighbor of those already incorporated…2, 1, 1er The superiors of the Society, in accord with the faculty granted by the Sovereign Pontiff, will have authority to send any of the Society’s members to whatsoever place these superiors think it more expedient to send them.2, 1, 2e the superior general, or whoever holds this authority from him, ought to bestow much careful thought on missions of this kind, so that, in sending subjects to one region rather than to another, or for one purpose rather than for another, or one particular person rather than another or several of them, in this manner or in that, or for a longer or shorter time, they may always be done which is conducive to the greater service of God and the universal good…2, 1, 3e With this thoroughly right and pure intention in the presence of God our Lord, and – should he think it advisable because of the difficulty or importance of the decision – commending the matter to His Divine Majesty and causing it to be commended in the prayers and masses of the house, as well as discussing it with one or more members of the Society who happen to be present and whom he thinks suitable, the superior will on his own authority decide about sending or not sending, and about the other circumstances, as he will judge to be expedient for the greater Glory of God.2, 1, 4e the superior who in the place of Christ our Lord directs him to the path of his greater service and praise.

His superior by whom he should be governed in our Lord2, 1, A directing them in the place of Christ our Lord, as the interpreter of his divine will.2 1 B the general can perform the other functions by himself and through persons under him2 1 C the superior should ponder seriously in the sight of God our Lord whether he ought to send subjects or not, and where and whom…

2 1 F Although it is the supreme providence and direction of the Holy Spirit that must efficaciously bring us to make the right decision in all matters… still this must be said in general…Something which the superior will have authority to do, accordingly as the unction of the Holy Spirit inspires him, or as he judges in the sight of his divine Majesty to be better and more expedient.2 1 G in regard to all the details, the superior will consider the greater edification of the neighbor and the service of God our Lord and then decide what should be done.2 1 I the superior who is in the place of Christ our Lord 2 2 Wherever the superior sends someone, he will give him complete instructions, ordinarily in writing, about the manner of proceeding, and the means which he wishes to be used for the end he has in view. Moreover, by maintaining frequent communication through letters and receiving the fullest possible information about what is going on, the superior will, as persons and affairs require, furnish advice and whatever other assistance he can from his place of residence, so that God our Lord may be better served and the common good promoted by the members of the Society. This should be done with all the more care the more it is demanded by the character… of the persons sent, as standing in need of advice and instruction.2 2 M such assistance would be prayers and masses, applied especially at the start of undertakings or when greater need of such aid is experienced because of the importance of the affair or major difficulties which may occur. Thus in this matter, as in other helps such as letters patent or bulls… the superior will provide as reason and charity require.2 2 N this counsel and instruction can be useful not only regarding the business, but also regarding the persons, as each one may need to be encouraged or restrained…

Christ

Superior

Apostles-Subjects

I call you my friends…Ite, inflamate

The relations to their neighbor

Father

As the Father sent me

In a similar way

I send you

Love for the WorldLove of the Son

Sending for love, with love

Love for the WorldLove of the Apostles

Sending for love, with love

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Chapter 2

… the person being sent

Being missioned

• How should a Jesuit receive a mision given to him?

• freedom FROM• freedom FOR • freedom WITH

Being missioned

• should „... be without interposing himself in favor of going or remaining in one place rather than another“ freedom from (INDIFFERENCE)

• „... leave the disposition of himself completely and very freely to the superior“ freedom for (AVAILABILITY)

• see the superior as one „in the place of Christ our Lord“ freedom with (MYSTIC OF THE KING´S CALL)

• who „directs him in the path of his greater service and praise“ freedom for (MAGIS)

[618] no. 9

Being missioned

• he may express his „motions or thoughts that occur to him contrary to an order received“ freedom for (DIALOGUE / DISCERNMENT / REALISM / CO-RESPONSABILITY OF MAGIS)

• but submit „his entire judgement and will to the judgement and will of his superior“ freedom from (OBEDIENCE of the 3rd grade)

• „... who is in the place of Christ our Lord“ freedom with (MYSTIC: UNITED TO CHRIST)

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Someone else’s mission

• not to influence a movement of the others: „... no one ought to try by any means“ freedom from (OBEDIENCE / RESPECTING COMPETENCES)

• „... unless... with the approval of his superior“ freedom for (REALISM, OBEDIENCE WITH CO-RESPONSABILITY)

• „... by whom he should be governed in our Lord“ freedom with (MYSTIC, OBEDIENCE TO CHRIST)

[618] no. 10

Someone else’s mission

• „Lobbying“ is forbidden. Not to use a person from outside to put pressure on the superior for missioning of someone.

• „... it is clearly forbidden that any member should influence a prince, ... to write to a superior requesting some member of the Society...“ freedom from (NO USE OF POWER / OBEDIENCE / COMPETENCES)

• „... unless the member has fist communicated the matter to the superior and understood this procedure to be his will“ freedom for (OPENNESS, REALISM, CO-RESPONSABILITY, OBEDIENCE IN DIALOGUE)

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Free movement

Freedom in movementand in choice of apostolic means

• You can recall a case when you had some freedom of movement in your mission…

• How did you make your choices?

Freedom in movement• on certain conditions of freedom – in a „large territory“, ... with „no particular

region assigned“

• and after discernment, „having weighed the various factors, found himself indifferent as to his will, and made his prayer...“ freedom from (INDIFFERENCE)

• is free to choose places, lengths of stay, ... whatever „he deems to be more expedient for the glory of God our Lord“ freedom for (MAGIS)

• always under obedience to his superior: „the superior will all the more be able to direct a member to one place or another as he judges in the Lord to be expedient“ freedom for (AVAILABILITY, COMPETENCE, MAGIS)

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• under certain conditions, „if he is not limited to the use of some means...“

• he is free to choose the means „which he judges more suitable among those which the Society employs“ freedom for (MAGIS)

• using some of the ministeria consueta listed in Part IV, Ch. 8, and Part VII, Ch. 4 „Ways in Which the Houses and Colleges Can Help Their Neighbors“, avoiding what is disapproved freedom for (OUR WAY OF PROCEEDING, IDENTITY)

• and being open to getting advice: „... it will always be safer for him to confer with his nearest superior about the means...“ freedom from (INDIVIDUALISM), freedom for (OUR WAY OF P.)

Free choice of apostolic means [634]

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Chapters 2-4

The criteria for missioning

Criteria for missioning

• Selected Criteria for Sending out to a Particular Mission (Brian O’Leary’s choice)

Criteria for missioning

• Greater Glory of Godand

• Greater Universal Good.

Criteria for missioning

• To be sent by the Holy Father according to the fourth vow, is the first criterion

Criteria for missioning

• If the sending is being done by the superior, the following criteria might be considered with regards to WHERE and WHO to send, [621]

• MAGIS

Magis

1. Because of the greater need, lack of workers, because of the wretchedness an infirmity of the place, [622].

2. Where greater fruit is probable.3. Greater debt and gratitude to reach

benefactors.

Magis

4. The more universal good is, the more Divine, that: the greater multiplicity of effects.

5. “Where the enemy has sown cockle.” Working for reconciliation through learning and example. Making peace so that gospel may be proclaimed.

• Did I experience some of these criteria in my chosen case?

• What might have been the criteria for my superior while sending me on that mission?