Category Archives: evangelization

On My Bookshelf: Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic

Posted on 19 June 2013 by

Matthew Kelly is popular among many of our people at the student center. We have a handful of his books in the library. For about a decade, I’ve heard of his speaking appearances. When Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic … Continue reading →

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Pope Improv

Posted on 8 June 2013 by

I heard that with the last pope people in audiences were told not to ask questions. And if questions were to be asked, they were submitted in advance for approval. In the school of evangelization, seekers and doubters and skeptics … Continue reading →

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On My Bookshelf: Rebuilt

Posted on 5 June 2013 by

I lobbied our parish librarian to acquire this book for our faith community. I plan to recommend everybody on the pastoral council read it. My staff colleagues, too. If any reader out there has any sense of commitment to the … Continue reading →

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Ad Gentes Up

Posted on 30 May 2013 by

Six down, ten to go. Introducing the newlyt organized page for Ad Gentes. Over the years, Neil and I have contributed a handful of essays on many of the Vatican II documents. But not on Ad Gentes, at least none that … Continue reading →

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Warming the Pro Multis Discussion

Posted on 23 May 2013 by

After a spate of Pope-Francis-is-really-arch-conservative stories spouting up the past week or two, we get this bombshell from daily Mass yesterday: In a passage that may prompt a theological debate about the nature of salvation, the pontiff also declared that … Continue reading →

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Pickled Peppers

Posted on 10 May 2013 by

From CNS today: Using a phrase that translates literally as “the face of a pickled pepper,” Pope Francis said that when Christians have more of a sourpuss than a face that communicates the joy of being loved by God, they … Continue reading →

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On My Bookshelf: Evangelization

Posted on 3 May 2013 by

I’ve been cleaning off the bookshelf in my parish office. A few weeks ago I noticed two brief, older volumes I must have picked up shortly after grad school. Authored by the Chicago archdiocesan priest Patrick J. Brennan, each is a … Continue reading →

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On Self-Absorption

Posted on 3 April 2013 by

CNS had a teaser of a piece yesterday. Pope Francis, before his election, took his turn talking at the pre-conclave meetings. A message that seemed to point at the institution has a resonance with Christian ministry. I’d like to read … Continue reading →

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Where Does This Holy Thursday Lead?

Posted on 21 March 2013 by

I’ve been reticent about posting on every news item coming from the vicinity of Pope Francis. Cardinal Law. Msgr Marini. Et cetera. It seems he will be celebrating the Mass of the Lord’s Supper in a youth prison. It had … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis On Liturgy II

Posted on 14 March 2013 by

What strikes me most about this image posted at PrayTell is the predominance of women, perhaps as many as four generations represented. Contrast that with the images of popes at liturgy–nearly all surrounded by men. Fawning men. Here, the focus … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis on Evangelization I

Posted on 13 March 2013 by

From another interview, when discussing the missionary spirit of the faith: Staying, remaining faithful implies an outgoing. Precisely if one remains in the Lord one goes out of oneself. Paradoxically precisely because one remains, precisely if one is faithful one changes. One … Continue reading →

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The Technological Door Into Lent

Posted on 12 February 2013 by

My colleague Cody set up a Facebook challenge for our staff and peer ministers, and other student leaders. Our goal is 1500 invitations and 500 going. This is a good start for using social media, but I think in 2014, … Continue reading →

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Porta Fidei 15: Conclusion

Posted on 14 December 2012 by

The Holy Father wraps up his letter: 15. Having reached the end of his life, Saint Paul asks his disciple Timothy to “aim at faith” (2 Tim 2:22) with the same constancy as when he was a boy (cf. 2 … Continue reading →

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Porta Fidei 14: The Witness of Charity

Posted on 13 December 2012 by

In observing the Year of Faith, the pope urges believers to put their faith into action. 14. The Year of Faith will also be a good opportunity to intensify the witness of charity. As Saint Paul reminds us: “So faith, … Continue reading →

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Porta Fidei 13: Retracing the history of faith

Posted on 11 December 2012 by

We stand on the shoulders of saints–women and men who have given the example that assists their little sisters and brothers in faith: 13. One thing that will be of decisive importance in this Year is retracing the history of our … Continue reading →

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