Gospel: "The gift you have received, give as gift." (Matthew 10:8)

St. Vincent: "All who are called and chosen have received from the Lord talents in a measure according to their election and holy vocation."

Our Constitutions: "Our Founder knew how to use every material and spiritual resource to extend the Kingdom of God on earth.... Following his example we place every gift of nature and grace at the disposition of the needs
of the apostolate...."   (#31)

In explaining the title of his Union, St. Vincent said that it "is called 'of the Catholic Apostolate," in other words, universal apostolate because its purpose is to inspire and animate all classes of persons to do all they can for the glory of God...".

In so animating others, Pallotti was careful never to impose particular obligations so that their actions would always flow from love, from the desire to do God's will. The one practice he did commend to members was the daily prayer to Mary, Queen of Apostles in which we resolve to devote "our talents, learning, material goods, profession, health, sickness, tribulation, and every gift of nature and grace" to the glory of God and the welfare of others.

As Pallottines we recognize that all is gift from God and that gifts are given for the sake of others. We seek to know our personal gifts, so we can put them at the service of others. We affirm the gifts in others and encourage them to use them for the sake of the Kingdom.