Dear Missionaries of the Congregation of the Mission,
This special issue of our magazine “Nuntia” is an occasion of deep joy and reflection for all of us.
We celebrate a historic moment: the beatification of Ján Havlík, seminarian and martyr of the faith, which took place on August 31, 2024, in Šaštin, Slovakia. Ján, a young Vincentian, was a shining example of fidelity to the mission, facing persecution and suffering with the strength of one who lives for Christ. In him, we find the embodiment of a missionary disciple, faithful to the point of ultimate sacrifice, who invites us to renew our commitment to following the Gospel.
This edition is dedicated to his testimony, a ray of light that illuminates our mission and encourages us to persevere with boldness and love. May Blessed Ján Havlík intercede for us and inspire us daily in our missionary journey.
On October 9, Pope Leo XIV published his first Apostolic Exhortation. Following in the footsteps of his predecessor, Pope Francis, he speaks to us about love for the poor, reminding us that caring for them is not optional, but instead constitutes the heart of the Gospel: Dilexi te, “I have loved you” (Rev 3:9).
Dear Missionaries of the Congregation of the Mission,
