Missionaries of the Sacred

We see in the Old Testament how the Chosen People were migrants and immigrants. Abraham was called by God from his homeland (Ur of the Chaledeans) to begin the arduous task of moving to the Land of Canaan. In Egypt he and his household were banished by Pharaoh. (Cf. Genesis 12:1-20).

The Patriarch Joseph was sold into slavery and was forced to migrate to Egypt. But through the grace of God he became in charge of Pharaoh’s palace and with this authority, he was able to welcome his brothers, their families and followers to return to Egypt for safe living and be free from  starvation. (Cf. Genesis 37-45)

In the New Testament we see the migration of the Holy Family. Jesus, Mary and Joseph had to escape from the threat of Herod. They too migrated from Bethlehem to Egypt until the death of Herod. They then traveled to Nazareth, their hometown.

In the life of Jesus, He Himself had no place to rest his head. (Cf. Matthew 8:20)
Jesus called his disciples to recognize him in all persons, particularly the hungry, the thirsty, the stranger, the naked, and those in prison. (Cf. Matthew 25:34-35)