The present condition of India is one which makes the study of her history peculiarly interesting: it present a contrast to every phase through which she has passes in the long ages which tell of her greatness. For more than twenty five centuries she has acted an important part in the history of the world. No country, in ancient or modern times, has, in a similar way and to the same extent, influenced the destinies of, Asia and Europe: none, without a voice in the councils of civilized nations, has ever gained or been worthy of so much attention.
The trade with which she has enriched the kingdoms that have trafficked with her, and the almost equally continuous spoliations she has been able to endure at the hand of ruthless invaders, alike bear witness to her wealth; and to this day the rule holds good, which history has established by many examples, that the nation which draws most upon the resources of India, is
at leastone of the foremost nations of the world.

The Catholic Church’s mission is to carry out and continue the work of Jesus Christ on Earth. The Church, and those in it, must:
share the Word of God
help those in need
live as examples to all
Through this, missionaries aim to evangelise individuals and convert them to the Catholic faith.

The author of this book (catholic Mission) is Fames F.B Tinling.