I like to think I have some powers of persuasion, that I am good with words. But still, the fact remains: I have never succeeded in converting another person. A few years ago, I nearly severed a close friendship in my enthusiasm and zeal over Theology of the Body and Church teaching on contraception. Conversion isn’t something [...]
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Sometimes this gets me in trouble with the hardcore catechetics types… It’s hardly ever the mundane facts of the Faith that work solely for evangelization. Most of the time, if you don’t sell them a bit, they won’t grab hearts. Let’s take an example from my own life. I was recruited into being a Navy pilot by [...]
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You may have heard in the press recently that Georgetown University, a Jesuit institution, has invited the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, to speak at one of its commencement ceremonies in the near future. Kathleen Sebelius, although … Continue reading →
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One of our altar servers is shorter than most his age. It makes him self-conscious. Another altar server, a girl, is tall for her age. People tend to think she’s much older. I feel for these kids because of the … Keep reading
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Upcoming Symposium on the New Evangelization Recently, the Vatican News Agency reported that the symposium on the New Evangelization will address “the necessity to revisit” those areas of the world “that have been evangelized maybe for 1000 years or 500 years and where the faith was once very strong” but where “now people are rather [...]
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• May the face of church shine forth with clarity in the midst of noble Chinese people
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St. Mark the Evangelist – Disciple of St. Peter, traveling companion of St. Barnabas, evangelist and bishop of Alexandria, credited with founding the first Christian school. Author of the Gospel of Mark. Feast Day – 4/25 I love today’s feast of … Keep reading
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It’s hard to reach people outside the Church walls. But that’s the people you’re supposed to reach with evangelization! Most people that want to join the Church already know something about it. But, they’re the brave ones–the 20% with enough gumption to walk through the doors. Probably 80% of those that have questions aren’t ready to take that [...]
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A document on the new evangelization from the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis exhorts Catholics to at all levels in the church to step up to invite Catholics who have stopped practicing their faith to do so once again.
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As you may suspect, I follow a couple of blogs, most of which are listed below and to the right under blogroll. Frequently what I will read is a posting that triggers some strong reactions from readers, some happening in … Continue reading →
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Archbishop John Nienstedt urges crowd of more than 2,000 to “be about the task of living your vocation well.”
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Love of Jesus or Knowledge (Church Teaching)? Is it the love of Jesus that matters most to convey to this generation? Is it to pass on what the Catechism says so they will “know” their faith? Those in ministry have clear opinions about these questions. Sometimes people say the content gets in the way of [...]
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From the movie Inception…Saito: Inception. Is it possible?Arthur: Of course not.Saito: If you can steal an idea, why can’t you plant one there instead.Arthur: Okay, this is me, planting an idea in your mind. I say: don’t …
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I’d like to draw your attention to an article in the National Catholic Register (www.ncregister.com/daily-news/minnesota-bishop-is-encouraged-by-young-peoples-quest-for-truth/) in which my bishop, John Quinn of Winona is interviewed. In this article, he speaks of the youth desiring the truth over self-centered relativism. The … Continue reading →
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Happy Solemnity of St. Joseph! He is the patron saint of the universal Church. Today I wanted to share with you some great quotes about St. Joseph and his influence on the New Evangelization. Quotes St. Bernardine of Siena (d. 1444) said, “He was chosen by the eternal Father as the trustworthy guardian and protector [...]
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Does being Catholic bring you joy? Do you show it? St. Teresa of Avila would say of Catholics who took no joy in their faith, “Lord, save us from sour-faced saints!” There is a tendency in the Catholic Church to emphasize the demands of Catholicism first. Children’s catechesis focuses primarily on learning about doctrine, definitions, and [...]
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Recently, I was with my son at the mall and we had to make a trip to the cookie shop because he wanted to get an after-school treat. I groaned, and agreed, knowing that my sacrifice of not eating chocolate … Keep reading
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When we speak, speak simply, clearly, firmly and directly. Maxim #36 Even though the last maxim suggests speaking only when necessary, there are times when we need to and should speak. When we do, it is best to speak simply, clearly, firmly and directly. Speak Simply. If we as Christians want to successfully share the [...]
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