The missionary who does not possess the virtues of humility and gentleness is a malformed child in the apostolate of Jesus Christ, even if he had the zeal of Saint Paul or Saint Francis Xavier, for the foundation is lacking. The Spirit of Jesus cannot animate him; that Spirit is most often replaced by his own spirit, and at times by the spirit of darkness.
François Libermann (N.D XIII, 144)
1648 | France
Birth at Vern-sur-Seiche (Diocese of Rennes) of Pierre Caris. For 45 years, he was the bursar of the Community founded by Poullart des Places. He was known throughout Paris as ‘the poor priest’. After his death in 1757, his tomb became an place of veneration.
1980 | Tefé
Dom Mario Clemente Neto is installed as auxiliary bishop.
1981 | Europe
Opening of the first meeting of European Provincials.
1999 | Central African Province
The first meeting of the Gabon region of PAC. It has 46 members. The meeting takes place at the Foyer de Charité with 39 Spiritans present and they elect Jean-Marie Ombe Essomba as the superior of the region.
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