CONCLUSION

These traits of missionary spirituality we have outlined make us see that the fundamental values of all Christian spirituality are lived in it clothed with the implications missionary commitment carries. Out of this grows the witness of Consecrated Life in the local Church.
Missionary spirituality in consecrated life demands living in a permanent attitude of exodus and conversion. Exodus means breaking bonds, living in an attitude of poverty and simplicity, going to the missionary forefront to manifest the plan of God to all the world.

The post-synodal Apostolic Exhortation Ecclesia in Africa, stresses the need of living the witness of an authentic Christian spirituality in missionary work, "The lesson of history confirms that by the action of the Holy Spirit evangelization takes place above all through the witness of charity, the witness of holiness..... The renewed impulse to the mission ad gentes demands holy missionaries. It is not enough to update pastoral techniques, organize and coordinate ecclesial resources, or delve deeply into the biblical and theological foundations of faith. What is needed is the encouragement of a new ‘ardour for holiness’ among missionaries and throughout the Christian community.