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Nine Days of Prayer and Reflection on Mission
Fifth Day: Mission is … Dialogue This is especially what the missionaries in Asia are telling us. In India, Japan, Indonesia, and China, missionaries and local churches are entering in collaboration and dialogue with members of other great religions. There is sharing of religious experiences and of various forms of prayer. Above all there is sharing about peace and human development. Dialogue implies humility and a willingness to pursue our own conversion, to let God who is “greater than our heart” (1John 3:20) be the guiding light. Dialogue requires patient listening and faithful courage to pursue common respect and understanding that avoid anyone feeling superior or center stage. Dialogue becomes a conversation filled with silence and listening, with questions and challenges. Mission is then filled with friendship and faith, respect and hospitality. Reflect & Act
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