Missions in the world today

the long version

The Catholic religion is not being propagated at the same rate as the growth in population in the world. One reason is the lack of qualified priests in those lands where the population is most rapidly increasing. The author states: "It is therefore essential for all Catholics to take their share of the difficulties and responsibilities inevitable in the spreading of the Kingdom of God, not only by giving alms, but by constant prayer, positive action suited to their circumstances and through many vocations, for the harvest gives promise of being fruitful, as long as there are labourers enough. We have, however, seen that they ought to be multiplied tenfold. For the final aim of the Church is to bring every human being, without exception, to share in the graces of the Redemption."