One in Christ, United in Mission

This August, Pope Leo XIV invites us to pray for the evangelization in large cities across the world. Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for August invites the whole Church to pray that we may find new ways of proclaiming the Gospel and discover creative paths to build community in large […]

Biblical missionary commentary for the twelfth Sunday in ordinary time (year A: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 69; Rom 5:12-15; Mt 10:26-33) by Father Dinh Anh Nhue Nguyen, Secretary General of the Pontifical Missionary Union.  Courage and Wisdom in Witnessing to Christ Today’s Gospel illustrates the continuation of the important instructions Jesus […]

This Sunday’s Gospel invites us to reflect on Christ’s institution of the group of Twelve disciples-apostles in order to send them out later on mission. This is the initial call of the first missionaries and, as such, the episode is very rich in significant details in missionary perspective even today. […]

Biblical missionary commentary for the SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY 2026 by Father Dinh Anh Nhue Nguyen, Secretary General of the Pontifical Missionary Union.  Detail of Iconostasis in Greek Catholic Co-cathedral of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Zagreb, Croatia. Trinity’s Mission The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity is […]

Biblical missionary commentary for the PENTECOST SUNDAY 2026 by Father Dinh Anh Nhue Nguyen, Secretary General of the Pontifical Missionary Union.  The God’s Mission continues The liturgical celebration of Pentecost is not merely a remembrance of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Mary and the apostles in the Cenacle […]

Biblical missionary commentary for the ASCENSION OF THE LORD 2026 by Father Dinh Anh Nhue Nguyen, Secretary General of the Pontifical Missionary Union.  “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them” The solemnity of the Lord’s Ascension invites us to reflect again on this mysterious event and, in […]

This April, Pope Leo XIV invites us to pray for priests who are facing challenges in their vocation. Many priests experience loneliness, doubt, or exhaustion, and our prayers can give them strength and hope. Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for April invites the whole Church to pray for priests who […]

Easter Greeting from Missio Nordica: In the light of the Resurrection, Missio Nordica extends its heartfelt Easter greetings to all friends, collaborators, and supporters. The victory of Christ over sin and death is not only the foundation of our faith—it is the source and driving force of all missionary life. […]

Biblical missionary commentary for the EASTER TRIDUUM 2026 by Father Dinh Anh Nhue Nguyen, Secretary General of the Pontifical Missionary Union.  As we enter the Easter Triduum, I would like to remind what has been underlined in the commentary for Palm Sunday: “[The liturgical celebration of the Holy Week and […]

Celebrating 100 Years of World Mission Day and 110 Years of the Pontifical Missionary Union In 2026, the Catholic Church celebrates two closely connected milestones that invite gratitude, renewal, and commitment: the 100th anniversary of World Mission Day and the 110th anniversary of the founding of the Pontifical Missionary Union. […]