Cup of Covenant October 2009 Theme of Mission

In this edition of the Cup of the Covenant we are publishing selections from several conferences given by Fr. Stephen Bevans, SVD, a leading expert in the field of missiology.  The first is an overview of the Church's teaching on mission.  The second treats the present-day concept ofmission, in which he develops six elements that can guide us to understanding mission.  The third article treats the spirituality of mission.