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BIBLICAL
BASIS
Biblical Basis
The Spirit of
St. Martin
Many
individuals and organisations have a philosophy, a set of believes and
thoughts that gives direction to their behaviour and activities. St.
Martin-CSA has a biblical basis. It derives its inspiration from the
bible and from the example Jesus set during his life. This philosophy
of work, believes and thoughts, is also called the ‘spirit of St.
Martin’. It is an integral part of the work of the organisation. In
fact, it can be considered the most central and important aspect. It
cannot be ignored or removed, as the organisation would collapse. It is
the heart that makes all other parts of the body function. It is from
this spirit that people get the motivation and drive to work. The work
in St. Martin-CSA is not easy. It asks from staff and volunteers many
sacrifices, a lot of patience and perseverance. It is the ‘spirit of
St. Martin’ that makes us do so and not to give up. Therefore, in our
buildings we consider the chapel to be our most important place. It is
the heart of the organisation. 
The
vision, mission and
approach described find their roots in the bible. This short
biblical basis summarizes what was and still is inspiring the
organisation to do so.
Ecumenical character
St. Martin-CSA has an ecumenical character. People of
different church background feel inspired by the same spirit, by the
example that Jesus gave during his life. They have found out that
despite their denominational differences, they share the same dream and
can work harmoniously together in trying to build a different society;
a society in which vulnerable people are given a central position and
in which strong and weak can meet and learn from each other. The
ecumenical character of St. Martin-CSA has become an enriching
experience to many of us.
2. Only through community
3. Seeing the
poor differently
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