Editing Redemptorists (section)

==Apostolate==
Redemptorists are essentially a missionary society although their ministry is not confined to developing nations. According to their rule they are "to strive to imitate the virtues and examples of Jesus Christ, our [[Jesus as Redeemer|Redeemer]] consecrating themselves especially to the preaching of the word of God to the poor"{{Cite this quote|date=July 2022}}. Their labors consist principally in missions, retreats, and similar exercises.<ref name= Catholic/> In 2019, there were approximately 5,500 Redemptorists in 82 countries throughout the world.<ref name=  Baltimore>[https://redemptorists.net/ The Redemptorists, Baltimore Province]</ref>

===Preaching and parochial missions===
Alphonsus Liguori wanted his companions to be itinerant preachers of the Word of God. Traditionally, this has been the mainstay of the Redemptorists as they are well known for conducting [[parochial mission]]s. The purpose of these parochial missions and the [[homily|homilies]] preached by the Redemptorists is to "...&nbsp;invite people to a deeper love for God and a fuller practice of the Christian life."<ref name="Generalate what we do">{{cite web|url=http://www. cssr.com/english/works/whatwedo.shtml|title=Redemptorist|website=cssr.com|access-date=23 September 2017}}</ref> In accordance with the instructions of Liguori, preaching is to be down-to-earth and understandable to all who are listening.

===Shrines, sanctuaries and retreat houses===
In order to advance their mission and provide places of pilgrimage, the Redemptorists administer several shrines, which draw hundreds of thousands of people, the best-known being in Brazil, Canada, Colombia, the Philippines, Rome, and Singapore. The congregation operates many retreat houses where people of all walks of life, Catholic or otherwise, can spend some time in reflection, either individually or in a group.<ref name="Generalate what we do"/>

Redemptorists are caretakers of the [[Byzantine icon]] of [[Our Mother of Perpetual Help]], depicting the Virgin Mary with the Child Jesus and the instruments of the Passion. The icon was entrusted to them by [[Pope Pius IX]]. It is now enshrined in the Redemptorist [[Church of St. Alphonsus Liguori, Rome]], and Redemptorists propagate devotion to Mary under this title.

===Other ministry===
As with most religious congregations, the Redemptorists are also involved in other forms of ministry such as parishes, education, youth and social communication. In recent years the congregation has increasingly become concerned with matters of [[social justice]]; as the Generalate website states "Redemptorists believe that the saving love of God touches the whole person and calls for the transformation of social injustice into respect for the dignity of all men and women".<ref name="Generalate what we do"/> The Redemptorist [[religious province]] of [[Cebu]] in the Philippines have made a specific commitment in this regard: "Moved by the poverty and dehumanised condition of our people, and encouraged by their faith and desire for justice&nbsp;... We, the Redemptorists of the Province of Cebu, as an apostolic community dedicated through our vows, are called to respond to the urgent needs of our people, especially the most abandoned and the poor&nbsp;..."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://redemptorists-cebu.com/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110202131835/http://redemptorists-cebu.com/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=February 2, 2011|title=Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer - Province of Cebu|website=redemptorists-cebu.com|access-date=23 September 2017}}</ref>