Bishop Badejo: Evangelisation is Not Just for Priests—All Catholics Are Missionaries


-By Ruben Mario Brodrick 

​OYO, NIGERIA — The call to spread the Gospel is a sacred duty for every baptized believer, not a task reserved solely for the clergy. This was the emphatic message from Most Rev. Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo, the Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, during his homily for World Mission Sunday.

​Preaching on the theme, "We Are All Missionaries," Bishop Badejo reminded the faithful at Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral that their current faith is a direct result of someone else's past missionary efforts.

​"Every Christian is both a product and a participant in the Church’s missionary work," the Bishop stated. He stressed that the divine mandate to evangelize is a shared responsibility, extending beyond priests and religious orders to every member of the Church.


​Four Pillars of the Missionary Vocation

​The Bishop detailed four essential ways Catholics can actively fulfill their missionary calling: Praying, Preaching, Giving, and Going.

  • ​🙏 Praying: Prayer remains the absolute foundation of all missionary activity. Catholics were urged to consistently remember missionaries and those who have not yet encountered Christ.
  • ​🗣️ Preaching: The faithful must speak boldly about Christ, not only through their words but critically through their daily actions and personal example, both in their physical communities and on digital platforms.
  • ​💰 Giving: Generosity is vital. Bishop Badejo emphasized that no Catholic is too poor to contribute to the Church's mission, noting that even the smallest offering can bring hope to someone in need.
  • ​🚶 Going: While some are called to physically serve in mission territories, others can "go" spiritually by providing unwavering material and moral support to those who do.

​Bringing Hope in a Troubled World

​Reflecting on contemporary challenges, Bishop Badejo described Christians as "missionaries of hope" in a modern world currently overshadowed by pervasive fear, violence, and despair. He affirmed that God calls all believers to be agents of light, comfort, and peace to those struggling with suffering and uncertainty.

​The Bishop commended the universal Church for its continuous support of missions, particularly in remote regions or areas where Christians face persecution. He concluded by stressing that every act of service—whether it is prayer, preaching, giving, or helping others—must be performed with love and sincerity, assuring the faithful that those who serve others in Christ's name will certainly receive their reward.

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