The primary role of the Church, through the power of the Holy Spirit, is to proclaim the Gospel
of Jesus Christ, in order that all might have an opportunity to receive Christ. Jesus’ act of love
was not so he could be anyone’s personal Savior. His dying on the Cross was an act of love for
the world, by which all are called to be in union with Christ, and God’s love continues to flow to
us through the Holy Spirit. The Spirit is the one who leads those who are lost to find eternal life.
We the Church receive all that we need from the Spirit in order to be provided the means for
holiness. Our pursuit of holiness is tied to the Spirit. The Spirit is also relevant to how unity is
established. It is established through pursuing God-like love. The unity of love present in the
Trinity is the same love that binds us together. The depth of this love cannot be fully
understood by humanity. However, it can be understood much better by coming to know what
it is built on – Jesus Christ. Through Baptism we in a mysterious way become one body. We all
make up this Body of Christ. Connectedness to this Body is to lead to a profound concern for all.
There is both a human and a divine element to the Church, but it is one Holy and Universal and
Apostolic Church. We are sanctified through the cross and provided strength through his
Church. We receive the grace to overcome through the gifts of patience and love. If we remain
faithful, we succeed in announcing Christ to the world.