"Above all, it calls for a deep missionary spirituality, rooted in Christ, with special emphasis on compassion and harmony, detachment and self-emptying, solidarity with the poor and the suffering, and respect for the integrity of creation. The witness of monastic and contemplative communities is particularly called to reveal the authentic countenance of Jesus; likewise, the life and work of consecrated men and women. For this purpose, we need formation programmes to train priests and religious who are men and women of God devoted to prayer and living deep spiritual lives and who are able to guide and accompany others in their road to God." (Message of the Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishop for Asia, no. 5)