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Write a short essay (3-4 paragraphs only); consisting of an

introductory part, the main body, and a conclusion) about (1)what


you find remarkable, surprising, praiseworthy, etc. in the life of
Theophile Verbist, and (2)how you could let yourself be inspired
by him today, in your very specific and personal situation of life.
Father Theophile Verbist, the founder of the CICM Catholic Missionary
Institute, had spent his life for the mission work in China. Ever since he desires to
serve God in priesthood service for the care of the poor, more so in propagating
the Catholic faith in the communist country, especially in China's regions, is what
I find remarkable and praiseworthy of him. All the rest of his life is devoted to the
care of the poor, attended the sick people's miseries, and had overcome hardships
amongst criticism of religion, blasphemies, etc. Service for the glory of God is that
what matters for Father Verbist; he expressed his dedication to the service of God
by taking care of the poor, orphans, the widows, and the old. Henceforth, he
started the Christian foundation in China because of the core mission to spread
God's love to people in the far east area that was longed before he dreamt. Indeed,
it had happened when he had rendered goodwill services for the care and
protection amongst the Chinese people for the greater glory of our Almighty God.
Such virtuous life because of simplicity had made many sacrifices resulting
in many lives changed in China. These people were witnesses of the ideal life of
Father Theophile Verbist. His exemplary performance service dedicated to the
poor for the sake of his sublime faith God characterized his life given servant
leadership ideally has to be taught and inculcated in most minds of today's
younger generation. A man of deeds and perfect example with Christ-like life's
semblance in the utmost part of his missionary journey to bring the gospel of hope
and peace from God. His life became a vessel and instrument of honor
characterizing a martyr's spectacular characteristics who readily present his life to
sacrifice many. Father Theophile had left his remains in China due to a dreaded
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