The basis for the Catholic Church has always been missionary work. Saints like Paul and Patrick are the people who made the Church strong. Pope John Paul II has always been a great proponent for missionary works. "St. John tells us that 'God is Love' (1 Jn 4:8, 16). Every person therefore is invited to 'repent' and 'believe' in God's merciful love." In this quote, the Pope tells us that all people of all lands, races, and creeds …showed first 75 words of 551 total…

…showed last 75 words of 551 total…conclusion, both Saint Paul and Saint Patrick are perfect models of the quote: "St. John tells us that 'God is Love' (1 Jn 4:8, 16). Every person therefore is invited to 'repent' and 'believe' in God's merciful love." They lived out this idea to its fullest and have set an example for all future missionaries to follow. Their achievements led to quick growth of the Catholic Church into on of the strongest religions the world has ever known.